Inside the palace hall, the debate was still raging.
The noise made Xiao Yu feel somewhat irritated.
Xiao Yu was torn between the fall of the dynasty and the importance of saving face.
Although Mu Zian has already demonstrated his strength, he is now facing a full 100,000 Xiongnu cavalry.
Bandit suppression and national war are not even in the same league.
If the army were to fail and the Xiongnu cavalry were to penetrate deep into the heart of Dali, the consequences could be unimaginable.
Outside the main hall of the imperial palace at this moment.
The young eunuch bowed deeply and said softly.
"Please wait a moment, Duke Zhenguo, I will go and report to him immediately."
Mu Zian stood on the steps, the sounds of arguing echoing in his ears from inside the main hall.
For a moment, Mu Zian felt somewhat dazed, realizing that the Xiongnu army of 100,000 had already marched south to attack.
However, these ministers in the imperial court were still thinking about paying reparations and seeking peace.
The Xiongnu army was indeed very powerful. Once the front line was dragged into a quagmire of war, there was a high possibility that remnants of the previous dynasty would rebel within the dynasty.
But should one turn around and consult with that lurking wolf just because they're afraid of the lice on their own body?
If I give you a piece of meat, can you come back to eat it tomorrow?
At this moment, Su Xun's essay "On the Six States" involuntarily echoed in Mu Zi'an's mind.
"Today we cede five cities, tomorrow we cede ten more, and then we can have a night's rest. But when we rise and look around, the Qin army is already here."
Since Mu Zian's father, Mu Zhanying, died on the battlefield, the entire Dali seemed to have its spine ripped out in an instant.
The once mighty Dali, a small territory that once boasted the ambition to conquer the mighty Chu, is gone forever.
Money, princesses, and even courage have all become bargaining chips in politics.
Faced with a powerful enemy, we constantly compromise, compromise, and compromise again!
Then they placed all their hopes on a woman.
As someone who experienced nine years of compulsory education in later generations.
He knows honor and shame! He also understands the meaning of "those who are not of our kind will surely have different hearts"!
He had witnessed the devastation brought about by the swords of foreign tribes!
The Five Barbarian Invasions! The Humiliation of Jingkang! And that day in Nanjing!
China's millennia-long history has been telling Mu Zi'an one thing!
One step back, and you'll be forced to retreat step by step! Retreat means national ruin and extinction!
The discussion taking place inside the palace hall at this moment.
Mu Zi'an only had one sentence: Gan Lin's mother!
Taking a deep breath, Mu Zian waved his hand to summon a young eunuch, then whispered something in his ear.
Upon hearing this, the young eunuch bowed respectfully and then turned to leave.
Inside the main hall, Eunuch Cao stepped forward and spoke to Xiao Yu, who was covering his head.
"Your Majesty, the Duke of Zhenguo is already waiting outside the main hall."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Yu straightened up slightly.
Mu Zian had already given him too many surprises, and now Xiao Yu even felt a little bit of anticipation.
"Announce!"
Upon hearing this, Eunuch Cao immediately stepped forward and spoke loudly.
"Summon the Duke of Zhenguo to the palace!"
The once noisy hall immediately fell silent.
Everyone's eyes turned towards the main hall's entrance.
Snap! Snap!
Accompanied by a series of crisp footsteps.
Wearing a gilded python robe, Mu Zi'an slowly appeared before everyone.
With 30,000 to break through 100,000, we established our dominance in Luzhou!
At the poetry gathering on the painted boat, masterpieces rained down, astonishing the world.
During the court assembly, the prime minister was dismissed, the cabinet was established, and the imperial examination system was forced to be reformed!
Using the people as his sword, he angrily slays the number one family in the Great Li!
Even though this was only the second time these officials had seen Mu Zi'an at the court assembly.
However, the impact he had had was already deeply ingrained.
Mu Zian walked to the center of the main hall, cupped his hands and bowed.
"Your subject, Mu Zian, pays his respects to Your Majesty!"
Xiao Yu waved his hand.
"You may dispense with the formalities, Duke Zhenguo."
Xiao Yu coughed twice, then asked.
"I suppose the Duke of Zhenguo already knows why I summoned you."
Mu Zian had a faint smile on his face.
"Your subject understands."
Upon seeing this, the officials began to whisper among themselves.
After all, Mu Zian's expression didn't seem like he was going to be angry. Could it be that he had already silently accepted it?
Before anyone could react, Vice Minister Feng, who had spoken earlier, immediately stepped forward and said righteously.
"Now that the Duke of Zhenguo knows the ins and outs of the matter, he should also know that he cannot act rashly at this moment. Personal face is less important than national righteousness."
As soon as Vice Minister Feng finished speaking, Mu Zi'an's face, which had been smiling, turned cold.
"His Majesty is speaking to me, what are you barking like a dog for?"
Upon hearing this, Vice Minister Feng's face immediately turned from white to red. He, a high-ranking official of the third rank, had been insulted in this way.
Vice Minister Feng trembled, and all the words he wanted to say were stuck in his throat, making him feel extremely uncomfortable.
Xiao Yu was quite helpless upon seeing this.
"Minister Feng, you may step aside. I am speaking with the Duke of Zhenguo."
Upon hearing this, Vice Minister Feng could only blush and silently retreat back into the crowd.
"Duke Zhenguo, what are your thoughts on this matter?"
Xiao Yu's voice came through, and Mu Zi'an asked with a puzzled expression.
"Why does Your Majesty ask me this? Haven't all the officials in the court already reached a conclusion?"
Upon hearing this, everyone present exchanged bewildered glances.
Gong Zhengming, who had been resting with his eyes closed, suddenly opened them, as if he had anticipated something.
Upon hearing this, Liu Yi, the Minister of War, couldn't help but say,
"What do you mean by that, Duke Zhenguo? Are matters of the court not child's play? How can there be a result so quickly?"
Mu Zian chuckled upon hearing this, and then looked at everyone and said.
"After all the discussions, isn't it just about ceding territory, paying reparations, making peace through marriage, and admitting defeat?"
Upon hearing this, the hall fell silent instantly.
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