Chapter 485: There are Crouching Dragons and Phoenixes Everywhere
The emperor frowned slightly, but there was no surprise on his face. It was obvious that he had guessed both of these analytical conclusions.
The civil officials, especially those who liked peace talks, had ugly expressions.
The Minister of War happily took out a small notebook to record. He was not recording information, but rather writing down the famous lines from the quarrel:
——On X month X day of X year, the system gave examples to prove that peace talks are bullshit and that only genocide can bring safety.
The Minister of Revenue, who took a glance at it, had his mouth twitching:...
——With your ability of comprehension, go back and re-study the Four Books and Five Classics!
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At this time, Yuan Ruan suddenly interrupted: [What if we don't use interests to intimidate the Western Regions, but use force? ]
The corners of the melon-eating crowd's mouth twitched: ...
The system hesitated for a moment and said softly: [Aruan, this is a good idea, but no emperor can do it except you.]
Yuanruan choked and suddenly realized that he was confused.
This is like going to work for a big company, but the big company only has militarized management but does not pay wages. Who can stand that? The rebellion will happen even faster.
Yuan Ruan muttered: [That is not a permanent solution. But considering the lessons of history, it should be the best option to subdue some of the Xiongnu who came to surrender and spread Han culture to the people.]
System: [Yes. Although there were criticisms in the later generations’ summary, it was generally positive. After all, if the emperor had not chosen to tame some of the Huns, the dynasty might have fallen even faster.]
The onlookers nodded slightly, as if thinking about something.
…
After this topic, some people in the Imperial College raised several more political issues.
Yuanruan was not very interested in these things and felt sleepy after listening for a while. But every time when she was about to fall asleep, she would be awakened by the words of the show-off.
For example, after conquering the Huns, should they be completely assimilated into Han Chinese farming? Should they be strictly monitored so that they would always be inferior to the Daxia people?
The scholars discussed with each other.
The arguments between the pros and cons were heated, and the words of ancient sages were quoted to support their own arguments.
At this time, a certain scholar suddenly stood up and said loudly: "Zai Wo, a disciple of Confucius, once said, "Treat others with kindness and you will win the world, but scare others with death and you will lose the world!"..."
At this time, another scholar also stood up and said loudly: "Confucius's disciple Ran Qiu once said, "The barbarians in the Western Regions are like cattle and sheep. They don't know etiquette. Only by treating them harshly can we maintain stability"..."
Yuan Ruan listened for a while and suddenly became more and more alert.
She couldn't help but poke the system: [Tong'er, did Zai Wo and Ran Qiu say these two sentences? ]
System: […No.]
Yuanruan: [……]
Courtiers: ...
For example, another political topic: Suppose a foreign enemy invades, how can we pass through two natural barriers and seize Baidi City.
There were people talking eloquently in front about how to circumvent natural dangers and how to deploy troops. Although it was a bit of theoretical talk, they all seemed very capable.
When the scholars were excited, suddenly someone shouted: "Why bother? Just give me an assistant and I promise to lead the troops to flatten Baidi City!"
These words sound very arrogant, but Daxia is a martial country and they like such courageous words.
The emperor sat up straight, wanting to see what kind of confident and brave general this was.
Yuan Ruan also woke up from his sleepiness and looked up.
Under the gazes of the crowd, the man stood up confidently and said loudly: "As long as the Imperial Master goes with me, the Imperial Master can freeze the river and cause thunder and lightning, and I can lead the troops to announce that Baidi City has been punished by heaven. This will weaken the enemy's momentum, and my soldiers of Daxia will be as powerful as a rainbow, and we will definitely be able to capture Baidi City as if we were walking on flat ground."
When this suggestion came out, everyone was speechless: …
What are you talking about?!
It's as if you're saying that the money I and the richest man together can buy a city!
What does it have to do with you?
Yuan Ruan was immediately perked up by the laughter: [Hahahaha… As expected, there must be a phoenix next to the sleeping dragon. ]