A faint smile appeared on the Empress's stunningly beautiful face, and her voice softened considerably as she continued, "After winning this performance, just tell me what reward you desire, and I will grant it to you."
Clearly, the Empress had absolute confidence in Xiao Yu at this moment.
Moreover, when Xiao Yu spoke up about challenging the Japanese samurai, the Empress knew that Xiao Yu must have other demands.
"Hehehe, nothing can be hidden from His Majesty."
Xiao Yu grinned, then said seriously, "Your Majesty, I wish to appoint me as the General Who Guards the North, so that I may serve like my father, protecting our country and dedicating myself to the cause until my dying breath!"
Upon hearing this, the expressions of Prince Rong and Chief Minister Zhao changed instantly.
Although Xiao Yu is currently a prince, he has no military power. He only has the title of prince and a little over two hundred guards, so his real power is very small.
But if he becomes the General Who Guards the North, Xiao Yu will have military power... This kid killed Duke Liu and Sun Wudi, and has already made a blood feud with his own faction.
Prince Rong and Chief Minister Zhao were both intelligent men; how could they possibly stand by and watch their enemy grow stronger?
"This is inappropriate."
Chief Minister Zhao immediately bowed and said, "Your Majesty, although Xiao Yu is a talented person, he is at most a skilled craftsman. How can he be given the position of general? Ou Ye Zixuan, the number one swordsmith of Great Xia, is the best swordsmith in the world. Can he also be a general?"
Upon hearing this, the Empress remained silent and turned her gaze to Xiao Yu.
This question can only be answered or refuted by Xiao Yu himself...
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