Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 1318

Chapter 1318: Chapter 1313: Bullying the Weak with Strength

"Our Zhou Dynasty has numerous soldiers and generals. Even if there are three envoys in the Yan Kingdom, what does it matter? When it’s time to fight... we won’t be short of capable generals!" The general bowed in the direction of Bai Qingyan, "Not to mention our Emperor, who is naturally skilled at both recruiting and fighting, and is the God of War of our Zhou Dynasty."

"Currently, it’s the Yan Kingdom that is requesting our Zhou Dynasty’s consent for this gamble of national policy. It’s the Yan Kingdom facing the threat of demise, not a situation where the two nations are signing an equal alliance. What basis does the Yan Kingdom have to demand that our Zhou Dynasty send envoys to Yan?" Bai Qingyan said with a smile, "Since our Zhou Dynasty is powerful, we should display the bearing of strength... How could our court officials even discuss fairness with Yan? Uncle, you are too honest..."

With Bai Qingyan’s words, the atmosphere in the royal court eased, and some court officials laughed because of Bai Qingyan’s phrase "bully the weak."

"Right! The Emperor is correct! We are a powerful nation... we should embody the spirit of a strong nation. If we don’t bully the weak, how can we call ourselves a strong nation? Minister Dong, you are too honest!"

Dong Qingping laughed at this and rubbed his nose, saying, "That’s my fault! Let’s follow the Emperor’s suggestion and bully the Yan Kingdom a bit..."

The tense atmosphere in the royal court dissipated, even Commandant Lu couldn’t help but smile as he exchanged a glance with Minister Shen.

"Naturally..." Bai Qingyan paced the high steps slowly, "Bullying the weak also needs to be measured, not overdone. What I mean is... the Yan Kingdom must send their Regent Prince, Prince Murong Li, and Great General Xie Xun as envoys to our Zhou Dynasty, and our Zhou Dynasty can offer Yunjing to the Yan Kingdom."

"Yunjing is no big deal; a city gained today may be lost tomorrow. It will be ours sooner or later!" A general said confidently, "However, considering that the King of Zhen almost risked his life for Yunjing... it still feels unsettling to just give it to Yan Kingdom."

As a general who didn’t participate in the conquest of Xiliang in Dadu City, he felt unsettled, let alone those from Zhou Dynasty who fought in Xiliang and finally captured Yunjing, especially... the soldiers under the King of Zhen Bai Qingyu.

"Stop acting modest after receiving benefits!" Bai Qingyan looked at the general and said with a smile, "Exchanging one Yunjing for one Yan Kingdom, this deal is not a loss!"

"The Emperor is correct!" Minister Shen nodded, "As long as we detain Yan Kingdom’s capable generals in Dadu City, even if a war breaks out, we in Zhou Dynasty have nothing to fear! This gamble of nations... is worth trying."

"But will the Yan Kingdom agree?"

"The Yan Kingdom now has no other options; either Zhou Dynasty dispatches troops immediately to destroy their nation, or they obediently send people to Dadu City to prolong survival for three years." Minister Shen turned to Commandant Lu, "Commandant, what would you choose?"

"If I were the Yan Kingdom, this three-year period... would be an opportunity to gather strength for a desperate battle. Why refuse?" Commandant Lu said steadily, "Perhaps, the Yan Kingdom still harbors luck, thinking that if they indeed surpass our Zhou Dynasty politically after three years, we would hand over the Zhou Dynasty willingly."

"However, I believe Yan Kingdom is more likely to want to use the three years to build strength for a gamble!" Commandant Lu said.

Bai Qingyan also nodded: "Regardless, the current urgency lies with Yan Kingdom, not us Zhou Dynasty. Yan Kingdom must be more anxious than us, let them wait!"

After speaking, Bai Qingyan looked towards Liu Rushi: "Minister Liu..."

Liu Rushi hurried forward: "I am here!"

"The negotiation concerning the alliance between the two countries shall be entrusted to you. Just say that we Zhou Dynasty agreed to their Emperor Yan’s national policy gamble, but all prerequisites and requirements must be clearly explained to Yan Kingdom! If Yan Kingdom doesn’t agree, we have no other choice but to fight! Let Yan Kingdom not accuse our Zhou Dynasty of disregarding soldiers’ lives, neglecting the lives of civilians, and having a militaristic posture."

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