"I have no intention of bullying Princess Lingyu. If Princess Lingyu were to back down and choose someone else, I could offer her some additional benefits as compensation, which would also save face for Princess Lingyu."
Lingyu remained silent, her face cold and indifferent, and the atmosphere in the hall also quieted down, taking on a slight chill.
"I'll go back to the post station first. I'll think of a solution that benefits both sides, and I hope Your Majesty will also consider the diplomatic relations between the two countries as much as possible."
She rose, bowed to the emperor, and left the hall.
The emperor frowned, his face showing impatience: "This Princess Lingyu is really troublesome. Of all the princes in the royal family, she chose to target Pei Er."
When he took his leave, he even threatened, "Would a great and powerful nation like Daze be afraid of a mere Dongfu Kingdom?"
"Lian'er, what will you do if Princess Lingyu insists on not changing her mind?" the emperor asked.
Qiao Lian'er thought for a moment and said, "I believe in the prestige of the Great Ze Kingdom and it will not be swayed by a foreign woman. In terms of overall national strength, the Eastern Fu Kingdom is insignificant in front of the Great Ze Kingdom. How dare they be so arrogant? They have no right to do so."
The emperor said, "Lian'er has solved many troubles for me and brought me much joy. On this matter, I will stand firmly on your side without the slightest compromise."
Qiao Lian'er felt a warmth in her heart and couldn't help but ask, "What if the Dongfu Kingdom becomes even more aggressive and further harasses the borders of the Daze Kingdom?"
The emperor waved his hand: "Then let's teach them a painful lesson so they'll never dare to act recklessly again."
"It's just that the navy of Daze Kingdom isn't very strong. If Lian'er can also develop the navy, it will save us some effort and everyone will be happy."
Qiao Lian'er was well aware that if the emperor had this intention, she also had to reciprocate. Otherwise, it wouldn't be easy to truly make Dongfu Kingdom suffer.
Countries skilled in naval warfare have navies that appear and disappear like ghosts, and they also have advanced shipbuilding and artillery. This is why the Great Swamp Country has been troubled by these factors for many years.
"Since His Majesty has spoken, no matter how this matter unfolds, I will dedicate myself to strengthening the navy of the Great Ze Kingdom."
The armored cavalry of Qingfeng Plain has taken shape, resembling an iron-clad mobile city wall. The elite infantry of Tianhe Prefecture has also gotten on track and has become one of the backbone forces of Daze Kingdom.
This gives her the time to train the navy.
The emperor's eyes lit up, and anticipation appeared on his face: "Can Lian'er do it?"
He had only mentioned it casually, hoping for a lucky break, and was overjoyed to receive such a response.
It should be noted that Qiao Lian'er did not grow up by the sea, and he had never heard of her being involved in naval affairs, so he did not have high expectations.
"This humble woman is willing to give it a try."
"Very well, if Lian'er can achieve this goal, I will give you a good fiefdom and other benefits, which we will discuss later." The emperor was overjoyed and made the promise.
Qiao Lian'er's heart skipped a beat. If she got another fief, she would have three fiefs. It couldn't be better.
But she still humbly said, "It is my duty to relieve Your Majesty's worries. I already have two fiefdoms, and I will not be greedy for more."
The Emperor said solemnly, “This is what Lian’er deserves. If you make great contributions, I will reward and punish you fairly, which is the mark of a wise ruler. Moreover, training a navy is not an easy task. Lian’er, do not think it is too easy. It involves shipbuilding, artillery power, sea direction and position judgment, as well as the adaptability of our soldiers on board and their naval combat skills. If Lian’er solves this major problem that is troubling me and provides guidance for future naval training, what harm is there in giving you an extra piece of good land?”
For a vast and powerful nation like Daze, a few fiefdoms are nothing; he is neither stingy nor uneasy.
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