The candlelight flickered.
Emperor Feng looked at the silk map.
Above are the design plans for sky lanterns.
He looked delighted and nodded with a smile.
"The sky lantern will be handed over to the Ministry of Works for production."
"Xiao Ning, you have done me a great favor."
"This is the duty of a subject."
"Heh." Emperor Feng waved his hand and said coldly, "Since Emperor Wen, Dafeng has been building the Great Wall. When dealing with the Liao Kingdom, we have always prioritized defense. Even when there have been occasional frictions, Dafeng has always yielded. After all, Dafeng's main force is in Xiliang, making it difficult to fight on two fronts. Maintaining stability is our top priority."
"From the reigns of Emperor Jing and Emperor Zhao, six generations have passed. I do not wish to be a ruler who merely maintains the status quo; I seek to conquer the enemy. Only by fighting can we stop the war. I want to tell the people of the world that if the invaders can go, so can I!"
Ning Que looked at Emperor Feng calmly.
There were also waves in my heart.
His father had told him this before he died.
Although Emperor Feng was young, he was extremely ambitious.
From a young age, he had the ambition to conquer the world.
Now, Emperor Feng no longer hides his ambitions!
He wants to become the greatest emperor of Dafeng ever!
Thousands of years later, when people mention him, they only show admiration!
That's why he attaches so much importance to sky lanterns.
If defense is the priority, sky lanterns are not important.
For example, there are Great Walls and beacon towers on the border areas.
But if you want to make a call, communication is a problem.
If you are trapped, sky lanterns will be more useful!
"I will definitely live up to my royal brother's trust!"
"Recover Shuofang and prevent the Liao Kingdom from advancing southwards."
"I believe you." Emperor Feng smiled and jokingly said, "I'll give you the chance. The Queen Mother is quite dissatisfied with me because I forced you to send troops. I think the Queen Mother treats you as her own child, even I can't compare. If you are free tomorrow, please help me plead for mercy."
“Ahem…”
Ning Que looked embarrassed and nodded in agreement.
"And then there's Gu Yuan."
"I know you and the Gu family don't get along."
"It's just that using military force against Liao is a matter of state."
"Gu Yuan is quite capable."
"Gu Mingzhi has just expressed his willingness to serve as a spy and assist me in dealing with the King of Qi. All we need to do is give Gu Yuan a chance and allow him to march to the Shuofang area."
"clear."
Ning Que nodded in understanding.
They had already decided this.
He was indeed dissatisfied with the Gu family.
Moreover, Gu Yuan may have killed his father and brother.
However, these are personal vendettas.
The main reason is that he currently has no evidence.
The Gu family also has influence in Chang'an.
If he proposed it rashly, he might alert the enemy.
As for Emperor Feng...
Ning Que looked at Emperor Feng who was reviewing the documents.
This matter is too important.
He couldn't tell Emperor Feng.
What if...it really has something to do with him?
Ning Que clenched his hands and sighed inwardly.
The struggle for imperial power has always been like this.
He can't gamble with his life!
It won’t be too late to tell Emperor Feng after we have found out the truth.
"Brother Emperor, I will take my leave now."
"Yes." Without even raising his head, Emperor Feng softly instructed, "You can start preparing in the next few days. Once everything is ready, I will send the imperial seal and imperial edict. It won't be too late to dispatch troops then."
"I obey the decree!"
"Back off."
"promise!"
Ning Que pushed the door open and walked out.
Looking up at the bright moon.
The autumn wind blows, making people shiver.
Emperor Feng was a good emperor.
I have known him since childhood.
The two of them shared the same ambition when they were young.
Ning Que hopes that all this has nothing to do with Emperor Feng!
…
…
"Gu Lang!"
"How was the birthday party tonight?"
"Um?"
Gu Yuan frowned.
Looking at Lin Xianhong who was still waiting outside the palace gate.
What a stupid woman!
Still, he managed a smile.
"Xianhong, get in the car first."
"good."
Gu Yuan looked back.
My father hasn't caught up yet.
Obviously, he was trying to plead for him.
This time, Emperor Feng obviously wanted them to express their stance. If they were unwilling to serve him and continue to associate with the King of Qi, they would never be able to go to war again.
What can the Gu family do?
I can only agree!
Even if it offends the King of Qi, there is no choice.
Seeing Gu Yuan's cold expression, Lin Xianhong immediately smiled and said, "Gu Lang, it seems like a falling star appeared in the sky above the palace just now. Many of us saw it, and this is the first time we've seen such a strange sight. They all say it's a lucky star, symbolizing good weather and success in the coming year for Dafeng."
"Lucky star?"
"It's a sky lantern."
Gu Yuan's face showed coldness.
There was no good look on his face.
"Sky lantern?"
"Um."
Gu Yuan briefly explained the situation.
Of course, it was definitely exaggerated.
They said Ning Que had used some means, no doubt paying a master for help, and offered a sky lantern. Then he used this as an excuse to ask for war. Even though all the officials jumped out to oppose it, the Emperor still agreed.
It is obvious that Emperor Feng is suppressing the Gu family!
“That’s too much!”
Lin Xianhong gritted his teeth.
He also thought about being bullied by Hu Feng and others.
These are all the deeds of the villain Ning Que!
I guess it's to prepare for sending troops.
"What now?"
"Don't worry for now." Gu Yuan finally smiled. "Marching and fighting doesn't rely on connections. He disregarded the lives of his soldiers just to gain some military merit. If a war really comes, it will depend on us generals. It's nothing more than us serving as deputy generals and leading the troops together."
"That's true."
Lin Xianhong nodded thoughtfully.
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