After all, no one can tolerate someone who wants to kill their own child living in this world.
Even if the Fifth Prince is not outstanding.
He would never allow an outsider to humiliate his child.
"What do you think should be done with the people of Xia?" Emperor Yuanwu asked in return.
Emperor Yuanwu's brow furrowed slightly.
According to past practice.
If a country or a city falls.
Then the people of this country would be exiled to some harsh and cold places to do hard labor such as quarrying and carving.
Some of the adult women were enslaved, while others were sent to brothels.
This was also to prevent them from uniting and rebelling, causing even greater turmoil.
But it was King Xia who made the mistake.
It is the ordinary people who truly suffer.
"Your Majesty," Lu Zhaofeng risked his life to advise, "I believe those people are innocent. If they are willing to submit to us, we should let them remain in their original places. If they are unwilling to submit, then they should all be exiled."
Emperor Yuanwu remained silent.
Lu Zhaofeng paused and continued, "The Xia King has been committing atrocities and cruelty over the years, including heart-ripping and branding tortures. He has killed countless people, and his cruelty is beyond human comprehension. Because he has to pay tribute to the surrounding countries every year and increase his corvée labor and taxes, the people are already starving. Even if we don't conquer the Xia Kingdom, I'm afraid those people will be driven to the point of rebellion."
"If that's the case, then do as you say." Emperor Yuanwu paused and continued, "And those subordinates who fought alongside you against the Xia Kingdom, reward them all handsomely, especially the families of the dead and wounded, make sure to appease them well."
"Yes, Your Majesty." Lu Zhaofeng said gratefully, "On behalf of the soldiers, I thank Your Majesty for your boundless grace. We will certainly risk our lives for the Yuan Kingdom without hesitation."
Emperor Yuanwu waved his hand at him: "The people have been settled, and the soldiers have been settled. So, General Lu, having made meritorious contributions, what kind of reward do you want?"
Lu Zhaofeng was taken aback, not expecting Emperor Yuanwu to ask such a question suddenly.
"I'm only giving you this one chance. If you don't speak up, you won't get another one," Emperor Yuanwu said, giving him a slight smile.
“I…” Lu Zhaofeng paused, “I would like to ask the Emperor to grant me a marriage and let me marry Xia Siqi, the eldest daughter of the Imperial Censor.”
Emperor Yuanwu thought he had misheard and asked uncertainly, "Are you sure it's Xia Siqi, the eldest daughter of the Imperial Censor?"
Although Lu Zhaofeng didn't know why Emperor Yuanwu would ask such a question, he still answered affirmatively, "Yes."
Emperor Yuanwu:...
He still remembers it clearly to this day.
Xia Siqi's appearance on the day of the talent show.
Although it is said that one should marry a virtuous wife.
But given Lu Zhaofeng's current status, finding a woman who is both virtuous and beautiful is not a difficult thing for him.
Why make things difficult for yourself?
Moreover, the position of Imperial Censor was not a particularly high one; it was actually two ranks lower than his father's.
In no way can she bring him any benefit after marriage.
What exactly is Lu Zhaofeng's purpose?
"General Lu, are you really sure? Won't you reconsider?" Emperor Yuanwu said helplessly.
"Your Majesty, I am certain that I will not consider it further," Lu Zhaofeng said firmly.
"Since General Lu is so determined to marry Xia Siqi, the eldest daughter of the Imperial Censor, then I have no choice but to grant your wish." Emperor Yuanwu picked up his brush and wrote an imperial edict.
"Thank you, Your Majesty! Long live the Emperor!" Lu Zhaofeng's eyes trembled slightly with excitement.
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