Half an hour later, all the officials gathered in the political hall.
This time, not only the ministers of cultural relics but also the two princes Fusu and Fuyao came to the Yizheng Hall.
The ministers, you look at me and I look at you, they are all a little confused: Your Majesty suddenly summoned the ministers, what does this mean? Do you want to establish a crown prince?
But...there's no need to be so anxious about establishing a crown prince, right?
Many people even looked at Li Shui. These people always subconsciously felt that if something happened in the court, it would most likely be caused by the banished immortal.
Li Shui looked innocent.
Ying Zheng did not speak, but waved his hand and asked Fusu to explain the situation in the Western Region.
After hearing this, the courtiers breathed a sigh of relief.
Although the situation in the Western Region was very bad, compared with what I had imagined, it couldn't be better.
Ying Zheng said calmly: "Now the Xiongnu Kingdom is ready to take action and has contacted the Peacock Kingdom. What do you think should be done?"
A courtier stood up and said, "I didn't expect that the Western countries would be so vulnerable. Shatilie and Maodun, with only a dozen Huns, actually restored their kingdom in the West. This is simply unprecedented. A strange thing."
Ying Zheng nodded.
The courtier added: "I thought that Shatilie and the Xiongnu had not yet established a stable foothold in the west, so they reluctantly used the banner of the Xiongnu kingdom. In fact, it was just a banner. I am afraid that they are strong on the outside and weak on the inside."
Ying Zheng said: "So, do you think I should send troops to destroy the Huns?"
The courtier was stunned for a moment, and then said with some embarrassment: "What I mean is...the Xiongnu Kingdom is not worth mentioning at all, so...we can just ignore him."
Ying Zheng looked at him speechlessly, and then said, "What else do other people think?"
The courtiers whispered for a while, and finally Chunyu Yue stood up and said to Ying Zheng: "Your Majesty, I think that the Huns should still pay attention to this."
Ying Zheng nodded with satisfaction.
Unexpectedly, Chun Yuyue went on to say: "However, once there is a war with the Huns, there will definitely be wars and disasters, countless casualties, and the people of Li will be displaced. This is a great misfortune for the world."
Ying Zheng looked at Chunyu Yue with some disappointment: "So, Dr. Chunyu doesn't agree to fight?"
Chunyu Yue said: "Yes, I believe that we should continue to build the Great Wall to keep the Huns away from our territory of Great Qin. Although building the Great Wall is very expensive, it is much more economical than fighting a war."
Ying Zheng looked at Li Shui.
Obviously, he was not satisfied with other people's answers.
Li Shui stood up and said to Ying Zheng: "I suggest that we send troops to destroy the Huns."
A smile appeared on Ying Zheng's face.
Chunyu Yue looked at Li Shui a little annoyed, thinking: This person is really a sycophant. I only thought about pleasing His Majesty, but never thought about the common people.
Ying Zheng said: "However, aren't you worried that the Xiongnu country will become too powerful and my people will be displaced?"
Li Shui said: "I believe that the people are willing to fight this war. To expand the territory and expand the power of our Qin Dynasty, the people can also obtain titles."
"In the past, when the six kingdoms were destroyed, the common people fought bravely to take the lead. It was our powerful army of Great Qin that was the master of tigers and wolves. This is why."
"What's more, Shatilie and a dozen Huns can conquer the Western countries. Can't we, the Great Qin, defeat them? You know, Shatilie and Maodun are defeated by my Great Qin."
Ying Zheng nodded repeatedly.
Chunyu Yue was a little unconvinced and reminded Li Shui: "However, the banished immortal should not forget that the Xiongnu Kingdom has already united with the Peacock Kingdom. If they attack us, the Qin Dynasty, from both sides, what should we do?"
Li Shui said: "This is very simple. The Xiongnu Kingdom and the Peacock Kingdom just seem to be stronger. Our Great Qin is fully capable of attacking from both sides."
Chunyu Yue frowned: "Exalting an immortal, this is not a child's play. Once defeated, I am afraid it will damage the foundation of our Great Qin."
Li Shui said quietly: "I am absolutely sure."
Chunyu Yue asked reluctantly: "Where does your confidence come from?"
Li Shui said: "Xiao Yi led a thousand men and horses, marched straight into the capital of the Peacock Kingdom, rescued Wang Ben, and then returned to Da Qin unscathed. Isn't this enough to explain?"
"Xiao Yi, who originally lived in a deep palace, has never been on the battlefield. Such a person can turn the Peacock Kingdom around. What else does Dr. Chunyu have to worry about?"
Chunyu Yue sighed: "The idea of banishing an immortal is too simple. What if..."
Li Shui spread his hands: "I have been laying out evidence, but Dr. Chunyu has been making random guesses and unfounded worries. What? Does Dr. Chunyu think that our Great Qin cannot defeat the Peacock Kingdom?"
Chunyu Yue said: "Well... I just think there may be a better way."
Li Shui said: "I would like to hear the details."
Chunyu Yue pondered for a while and said: "In the old days of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, our country, Qin, was weak and located in the west, and was often harassed by Rong and Di."
"At that time, we were unable to defend ourselves against the enemy and the people were fighting hard for years. What should we do?"
Li Shui stared and thought to himself: When discussing politics, we just discuss politics. Why did we take the history exam? I really know how you did it?
Li Shui said nothing, but Fusu said, "It's a marriage."
Chunyu Yue nodded: "Yes, it is a marriage. The Jiang family has been married to our Great Qin army many times. With this method, we have stabilized the surrounding barbarians."
"After we have accumulated strength, we will send troops to pacify the rear. Then we will leave Hangu Pass to fight for the world."
Li Shui's eyes widened: "You two don't want to..."
Fusu and Chun Yuyue looked at each other and nodded as if they had seen their close friends.
Chunyu Yue said: "Your Majesty, I suggest a marriage with the Xiongnu Kingdom or the Peacock Kingdom. If the two parties become in-laws, they will naturally not go to war."
Ying Zheng said nothing, his face looked a little unhappy, and he was obviously not very interested in this proposal.
However, some courtiers began to agree with Chunyu Yue.
The courtier said: "It may be a bit difficult to marry the Xiongnu. After all, we have a hatred of genocide with the Xiongnu. I'm afraid they won't agree."
"But a marriage with the Peacock Kingdom is quite possible. I don't know if the Mauryan King has a daughter. Or we can choose a clan daughter to marry to the Peacock Kingdom."
"As long as the Peacock Kingdom is stabilized, we can then use all our strength to pacify the Xiongnu Kingdom. After the Xiongnu Kingdom is destroyed, it will be easy to deal with the Peacock Kingdom."
Li Shui looked at the group of people speechlessly.
I didn’t expect that. There are actually people in Da Qin who want to get married.
In fact, these courtiers did not think that getting married was such a shameful thing. Their ideas have not yet changed.
They still feel that women are like a commodity, and if they can be exchanged for political benefits, that is the greatest benefit that this commodity can achieve.
Li Shui looked at the courtiers and said calmly: "My lords, let me tell you what will happen after the marriage."
"First, the daughter of the clan married a barbarian. This weak woman will definitely shed tears for the rest of her life. She misses her hometown."
"Secondly, the people will have doubts about the national strength of our Great Qin. Such a powerful Great Qin actually relies on women to commit themselves to the barbarians to survive. Do you still have the dignity to stand in this court and talk about state affairs?"
Everyone present blushed a little.
To be scolded by a shameless person like Huai Guzi for being thick-skinned? This is simply a shame.
Li Shui sighed and continued: "Besides, if you marry the daughter of the clan, will the Peacock Kingdom really give up? On the contrary, they will think that our Great Qin is very weak and timid."
"They will be more unscrupulous, do you believe it? Even if you marry a clan girl, they will still attack you from time to time."
The courtiers looked at each other, and someone said: "These are just speculations about banishing immortals."
Li Shui said calmly: "Whether it is speculation or not, even if you want to get married, you have to have a fight. If you really can't win, then that's it. When the time comes, I will never stop you from getting married."
The courtiers wanted to speak again, but Ying Zheng said calmly: "I have made up my mind to attack and destroy the Peacock Kingdom and the Xiongnu Kingdom."
As soon as these words came out, all the discussions in the court fell silent.
Your Majesty has already made a decision, so what else is there to say?
Ying Zheng didn't even mention getting married after the defeat. It seemed that even if he was defeated, he would not marry the daughter of the clan.
Not only that, Ying Zheng also took a deep look at Fusu.
At this moment, Ying Zheng had decided to pass the crown prince's position to Fu Yao.
"Fusu, you are not like me." Ying Zheng thought secretly in his heart.
Wang Wan stood up and said in a deep voice: "Since we are going to attack the Peacock Kingdom and the Xiongnu Kingdom, we must have some plans. I feel that since the banished immortal advocates war, it is better... to listen to the banished immortal's opinion."
The courtiers all looked at the banished immortal, many of them just wanting to watch the fun.
They all know it. Li Shui was indeed good at inventing and creating, but he seemed unfamiliar with leading troops in war.
Li Shui coughed dryly and said, "I recommend one person, General Li Xin, who is quite experienced in this matter."
The courtiers were a little speechless, feeling that Li Shui was really shameless. If he didn't know, he just said he didn't know, and actually pushed Li Xin out.
Li Xinzhi said proudly: "I can destroy the Huns within three months."
Ying Zheng nodded with satisfaction.
Then he asked the officials: "Who is willing to lead the troops to attack the Peacock Kingdom?"
All civil and military officials in the dynasty responded, but no one responded.
Some courtiers said: "Why don't we banish the immortal and lead the troops to attack the Peacock Kingdom?"
Ying Zheng looked at Li Shui, who was a little helpless and said, "If no one else dares to go, I am willing to go."
Regarding Li Shui's relatively low-level provoking method, the ministers did not have Li Shui at all.
Ying Zheng said: "You two, divide your troops into two groups and attack the Peacock Kingdom and the Xiongnu Kingdom respectively. I will give you six months."
Li Shui agreed.
To send troops to the Peacock Kingdom is not something that can be accomplished overnight.
During this period, intelligence must be gathered, troops must be dispatched, and food and fodder must be prepared.
Therefore, this court meeting is just to confirm the big ideas, and Li Shui and Li Xin will have to prepare slowly later.
After the court was dismissed, Li Xin said to Li Shui: "Brother Huai, do you want my help?"
Li Xin's meaning is obvious: You Huaiguzi don't know how to dispatch troops, why not let me help you.
Li Shui smiled: "No need for the time being. If you want to destroy the Peacock Kingdom, we don't have to do it ourselves."
Li Xin asked in confusion: "What do you mean? You don't plan to send troops?"
Li Shui said: "At least we don't plan to send troops now."
Li Xin asked curiously: "Then what are you going to do?"
Li Shui pointed to the cell: "The solution is inside."
Li Xin followed Li Shui in.
As soon as the two of them entered, they heard someone wailing and saying: "This matter has absolutely nothing to do with the Prime Minister. I can guarantee it with my life. It has nothing to do with the Prime Minister."
Li Shui glanced over there in confusion and saw a disheveled and extremely embarrassed man being tied to a pillar and being beaten.
Li Shui called a jailer over and asked in confusion: "Who is over there?"
The jailer said with a flattering look on his face: "It's businessman Zhou Gui."
Li Shui suddenly realized that there was no need to ask about the following matters.
Seeing that Li Shui didn't care, the jailer went to torment Zhou Gui again.
Li Shui took Li Xin to the deepest part of the cell.
An envoy from the Huns was locked up there.
This messenger has yellow hair, blue eyes, a high nose, and a pale complexion.
Li Xin crossed his arms, stared at this person and said, "This person looks a bit strange."
Li Shui called over a jailer: "Can you understand what he said?"
The jailer said: "There is a businessman here who used to do business with various countries in the Western Regions. He can barely understand."
Li Shui nodded: "Call."
The merchant arrived soon.
Li Shui said to the businessman: "You come to translate."
The businessman responded.
It seems that he has done this kind of thing often, so he seems to be very familiar with it.
Li Shui asked the envoy: "What is your name?"
The messenger remained silent.
Li Shui didn't bother to bother and said to the jailer next to him: "Beat."
When the jailer entered, he was whipped.
Just after being whipped twice, the messenger couldn't help it anymore and said loudly: "My name is Matt."
Li Shui said nothing, so the jailer continued to beat him.
The businessman whispered: "Exiled the Immortal, he has already said that his name is Matt."
Li Shui said calmly: "I know. The remaining whip is to teach him a lesson and let him know what is good and what is good."
After more than twenty whips, Matt was covered in bruises and huddled in the corner, shivering.
Li Shui said to Matt: "Do you know how we caught you?"
"I happened to be hit by a patrolling soldier," Matt said.
Li Shui laughed loudly: "Just right? You underestimate me, Da Qin."
Then, Li Shui turned around and left.
Li Xin followed Li Shui in confusion: "Is the trial over now?"
Li Shui came out of the prison and said to Li Xin: "It's enough to stop the trial. It's just right."
He asked the businessman around him: "Can you write Sanskrit?"
The businessman said: "This Matt, does he understand Sanskrit?"
The businessman said: "Yes, the villain asked him before. It was because he knew Sanskrit that he was sent to the Peacock Kingdom by Satile."
Li Shui smiled and asked, "Do you understand?"
The businessman said: "The villain knows a thing or two."
Li Shui said: "That will be easy, you can help me put on a play..."
