The emperor looked at the ministers, and finally settled on the Eight Sage Kings and Yang Ke: "Brother Emperor, Prime Minister Yang, I think that Yan Aiqing's style is far superior to that of the ministers. Even if compared with you, it is not as good as the two of you." Do you agree?"
Yang Ke looked bitter.
Even if he were beaten to death, he would not admit Yan Qi's power.
The Eight Wise Kings accompanied him with a smile: "Brother Huang, what you said is so true, so true."
He stared at Yang Ke and winked.
Yang Ke stood up again: "Your Majesty, what Yan Shangshu said is reasonable and the structure is indeed better than that of other officials. However, a small place like Goryeo, a remote and peaceful place, is like a rabbit. It’s a place like Goryeo. What’s the use of Dahua when Goryeo is so small? It’s like a sarcoma on the body. It’s better to cut it off and it will make the whole body more relaxed.”
"If Japan is willing to eat the fleshy tumor of Gao Li, let him eat it. So what if Japan eats Gao Li? It's just disgusting for him, and he has to bother to treat it. What does it have to do with me?"
When everyone heard it, it made sense.
Tang Hanxiao stood up again: "What Prime Minister Yang said is absolutely true. Abandoning Goryeo completely is tantamount to scraping bones to cure poison. It is the best strategy."
Liao Zhan, Minister of the Ministry of War, also loudly echoed: "Right now, we are fighting the Turks, Annan is also confronting me, watching with eager eyes, and Japan is encircling Dahua on the sea. At this time, if we are distracted to deal with the Goryeo issue, wouldn't we be distracted and commit crimes? A big taboo among military strategists?"
"Liao Shangshu is worthy of being a military strategist. This statement is very reasonable."
…
After hearing the words, the emperor also thought secretly.
These things are indeed facts.
Calling Korea a sarcoma is not an exaggeration.
Now, Dahua is in troubled times.
Even if you want to interfere with Goryeo, I'm afraid you are powerless.
The emperor was silent for a long time.
The Eight Wise Kings stood up again and spoke sincerely: "Brother, I have something to say, I don't know whether to say it or not."
The emperor said: "My brother has something to say, but it doesn't matter. You and I are brothers, what can't we say?"
The Eight Wise Kings spoke with emotion: "Brother, I also understand that as the emperor, you do not want to give up an inch of Dahua's land, and you do not want to be criticized by others, so as not to leave a bad name in history."
"However, at present, Dahua is in troubled times. Not only is it facing enemies from both sides, but its economy has also been hit hard. Now, if we are wiser, we should listen to the advice of the ministers, do good, abandon the cancer of Goryeo, and create a better future for the country.
Hua nourishes blood. In the future, wouldn’t it be nice to wait for Dahua to defeat the Turks, pacify Annan, and then take back Goryeo? As the saying goes, things should be done in order and strategies should be prioritized. Brother Emperor, do you think my brother’s words are valuable? "
The emperor looked at the Eight Wise Kings.
This sounds no problem. It is strategically defensive and meritorious, with clear priorities.
It can be said to be Lao Cheng's words to seek the country.
That's right!
The emperor nodded: "Your Majesty is indeed my right-hand man. What you said makes sense. As long as you are here, I will not panic."
The Eight Wise Kings handed over their hands and said, "My dear brother, I only care about the country of Great China. As long as Great China enjoys long-term peace and stability, I will be happy even if I forget to eat and sleep."
The emperor looked at Yan Qi: "Shang Shu, I think it is better to abandon the matter of Goryeo..."
Don't wait for the emperor to finish.
Yan Qi said loudly: "I dare not agree with the words of the Eight Wise Kings and Prime Minister Yang."
"Oh?" The emperor was startled.
As soon as these words came out, it was like thunder on the ground, making all the officials look sideways.
Yan Qi is the only one who dares to go head-to-head with Yang Ke and the Eight Sage Kings above the imperial court and show no mercy, right?
The emperor looked at Yan Qi carefully.
Unexpectedly, Yan Qi was still not convinced.
Because the Eight Wise Kings have already convinced him as the emperor.
Could it be that Yan Qi has some tricky ideas?
Yang Ke glared at Yan Qi: "Discourteous! The truth has been made very clear just now. Goryeo is shunned, poor and of no value. Why do you insist on going against me? Do you have to be in the court?" Pushy?"
"Pushy?"
Yan Qi laughed loudly: "Why does Prime Minister Yang use himself to save others?"
Everyone burst out laughing.
"you……"
Yang Ke's face turned red: "Well, you Yan Qi, it's just your words. I want to hear what you have to say."
Yan Qi snorted: "What else can I say? Of course I think what you said is wrong. If I don't refute you, how can I be worthy of my IQ?"
Yang Ke grinned: "Okay, I want to see how you refute me."
Yan Qi took out a copy of "Goryeo Geography" from his sleeve: "Is Goryeo poor? It is indeed poor! Because Goryeo is located in a mountainous area, with hills everywhere. The land is not abundant, and droughts and floods are frequent. The people rely on the sky for food and cannot eat enough. Coupled with the cold weather and freezing conditions, the people were both cold and hungry. It was indeed incomparable with Dahua’s abundant supplies.
Compare. But... for Dahua, Goryeo could provide exactly what Dahua needed. Moreover, it cannot be replaced by any other country. "
Yang Ke snorted: "It's an exaggeration. Who would believe it? I am a great and powerful person. What else do I need from Gao Li?"
Yan Qi stared at Yang Ke and said directly: "Korean ginseng is a very valuable medicinal ingredient among medicinal materials. Does the Prime Minister think it is necessary?"
"this……"
Yang Ke was stunned for a moment, and after holding it for a long time, he hesitated and said: "It's just Korean ginseng, that's it, so... nothing..."
Yan Qi said: "Does deer antler count?"
Yang Ke's face turned red: "Hey."
“Do tiger bones count?”
"this……"
"Where's the mink?"
"Why……"
"Have you ever heard of uraca grass?"
"you……"
Yang Ke couldn't answer a word.
Extremely embarrassing.
Yan Qi smiled coldly and smashed the Goryeo into Yang Ke's arms.
Yang Ke was hit and tilted his head: "You dare to attack me?"
Yan Qi pouted: "As the Prime Minister of Dahua, you should be knowledgeable and familiar with geography. I gave this book of Korean geography to Prime Minister Yang. Please study it carefully, so as not to be ignorant of three questions and make you laugh and be embarrassed."
Yang Ke is so upset.
In the court hall, hundreds of officials gathered together. As the prime minister, this was the first time that he was humiliated in public.
This kind of humiliation is like a big girl being raped.
The pain that surged through my body will never be forgotten for the rest of my life.
Yan Qi handed over to the emperor: "Although Goryeo is poor, it is poor in economy, not in products. Goryeo ginseng, tiger bone, and deer antlers are all very precious medicinal materials. If they can flow into Dahua, they will definitely relieve a lot of people." Human illness.”
"Ula grass is something to keep out the cold. It is not only cheap, but also has miraculous effects. Tiger skin, bear skin, and leather are all top-quality leathers for making armor."
"Now, because there is no trade and connection with Goryeo, these materials cannot enter Dahua, causing the people to suffer losses."
"If the emperor has the foresight to trade with Korea and establish economic ties, the people of China will benefit a lot. The people will definitely be grateful for the emperor's grace. The emperor's grace will radiate to all directions. Isn't it beautiful?"
The emperor's eyes lit up.
Laugh out loud!
