The ministers stared at each other with big eyes.
A better way? What solution would be better than forming an alliance with the female empire?
"Father, please tell me objectively, is the female empire stronger, or am I, Daqing?"
Emperor Qing snorted lightly.
"Does this need to be said? Of course I, Daqing, am stronger."
At this time, all the ministers' faces were full of questions, and no one understood what Liu Qi meant.
"That being the case, wouldn't the Female Empire recognize this reality? Whether it is comparing national strength or the combat effectiveness of its troops, the Female Empire is far behind!"
"At this point, according to what I think, even if the female empire has secretly colluded with the Xiongnu, they will never dare to rashly challenge me, Daqing, unless they feel that their good days are over."
"Taking a step back, even if you are concerned about the Lucheng area, you will not launch an attack until I, Daqing, finish the battle with the Huns, and only after I, Daqing, lose."
The ministers nodded repeatedly, but didn't Liu Qi repeat what he said?
Emperor Qing naturally had the same idea, so he asked.
"What you said is indeed reasonable, but even if the female empire will not attack Daqing for the time being, if this battle fails, how can we ensure that the female empire will not join forces with the Huns to invade Daqing?"
"Although we, the Daqing Iron Army, are not afraid of them joining forces, once a war breaks out, countless of our Daqing soldiers will die on the battlefield, and this can be avoided."
What Emperor Qing said is what everyone thought.
"To say something useless, am I, Daqing, afraid of the female empire? Isn't it just to prevent more people from dying innocently in the war?"
"Huh, His Highness is still a young man after all, so short-sighted!"
But these whispers did not affect Liu Qi at all. He looked directly into Emperor Qing's eyes, chuckled and shook his head.
"Father, I have one more question!"
"explain!"
"In the eyes of the female empire, who is the most beneficial to them, Daqing or the Huns? Who is the greater threat to them?"
Emperor Qing snorted coldly.
"Of course it's me, Daqing!"
"Okay, Na Chen suggested that before attacking the Xiongnu this time, we can send one person to the female empire. We might as well tell them directly that we want to attack the Xiongnu."
Speaking of this, the court officials were in an uproar.
Liu Yin heard the sound and laughed.
"Your Highness, are you crazy? Such a military secret is not kept secret enough, and you actually take the initiative to inform other countries?"
The other ministers also laughed and laughed, feeling that Liu Qi's policy was simply too childish.
Liu Qi looked at Liu Yin and chuckled disdainfully.
"You know nothing, this is a conspiracy!"
Liu Yin's face darkened after being scolded like this, but Liu Qi continued to look at Emperor Qing.
"I think the female empire will definitely be very surprised when they learn that I, Daqing, are going to attack the Huns. And the more so, the less likely they are to act rashly."
"At that time, our troops in Lucheng, Daqing, can be open and honest, and often display troops at the border, so as to frighten the female empire and make them confused about what our true intention is in Daqing.
"Both of them can also let them see that I, Daqing, have already prepared for this matter, so they don't dare to take the opportunity to launch an attack."
Hearing this, Yang Wenyuan rubbed his cheek and stood up.
"What His Highness said is just a tactic to delay the attack."
"Your Highness led the troops to attack the Xiongnu. If they were defeated, wouldn't it be all empty talk?"
As soon as Yang Wenyuan finished speaking, Li Shouting echoed.
"That's right, since His Highness just said it, even if the female empire wants to attack us, it will have to wait until we fight the Huns and see the results before taking action."
"Does His Highness have full confidence that he will definitely win this battle? If there is an emergency, how should I, Daqing, deal with it?"
Liu Qi turned around, his sharp eyes causing all the smiling ministers to suddenly tighten their expressions.
"I just said that I, Daqing, can send one person to the Empress Empire to inform me of Daqing's intention to attack the Xiongnu."
"In addition, you can also cooperate with the female empire."
Liu Yin couldn't help laughing and pointed in the direction of Liu Qi.
"Hahaha, after all that you have said, aren't you talking nonsense? Aren't you trying to make peace with the female empire? Master Yang is right, isn't this just a delaying tactic?"
Liu Qi didn't tolerate him at all.
"Fourth brother, if you don't have a brain, you won't speak less in the future!"
"you...."
"What are you talking about? What I said is completely different from what Mr. Yang said."
Emperor Qing took a deep breath thoughtfully and leaned back.
"Liu Qi, what's the difference between your He?"
"The harmony that I mentioned is cooperation, not a lowly rapport."
"cooperate?"
At this moment, everyone was a little confused.
"Father, we can talk to the female empire. This time they attack the Xiongnu, they can work with me, Daqing..."
Before he finished speaking, the hall began to become noisy.
"Haha, what nonsense are you talking about, Your Highness? How could the female empire send troops with me, Daqing, to attack the Huns together for no reason?"
"In this case, what benefits should we give them? Wouldn't it be more than what we should give them if they are friendly?"
"Hmph, Your Highness is really good at making jokes. If the female empire had a private appointment with the Huns, how could she agree to such a ridiculous idea?"
For a time, no one agreed with Liu Qi's idea.
Facing the accusations from everyone, Liu Qi did not panic at all.
"Father, before this battle, we, Daqing, do not need to give any substantial benefits to the female empire. Moreover, we can also inform the female empire that there is no need to cooperate with me, Daqing, in sending troops together."
According to what Liu Qi said, Emperor Qing became more and more confused the more he listened.
"what for?"
"It's very simple. I, Daqing, only need to promise that after we win the battle with the Xiongnu, we can send a message to them. At that time, they will attack from the east towards Garukin Hetao, the land of the Xiongnu."
"It was one of the places where the Huns were rich in cattle and sheep, and the spoils of war could be the first benefit given to them."
"Secondly, the Garukin Loop borders South Korea, so they can station troops there for a long time to contain South Korea's threat to them."
Li Shouting laughed.
"Your Highness, you are so generous. You actually threatened to give the Galuchin River Set to the female empire."
"Our territory in Lucheng was originally designed to contain the female empire and border South Korea. Doesn't this method give them such an opportunity? If it grows stronger in the future, won't it threaten me, Daqing, even more?"
"Besides, what you said must be discussed with the female empire. How can they believe your empty talk? I, Daqing's ministers, who does Your Highness want to go?"
After Li Shouting finished speaking, everyone quickly stepped back.
It was obvious that no one wanted to wade into this muddy water.
In particular, most of the people present were Yang Wenyuan's cronies, who would take the initiative to stand on Liu Qi's side.
Also, if the negotiation is successful, it can at least be counted as merit. If the negotiation is not successful, there may be a risk of being sacrificed by the female empire.
Seeing this, Emperor Qing spoke.
"Liu Qi, what Mr. Li said is not unreasonable. Not to mention what you said, can the female empire agree? Who is the right person to send here to negotiate?"
Everyone retreated again.
Looking around, Liu Qi smiled and then shouted loudly.
"Father, I already have one, the most suitable candidate!"
