"Are the Northern Xiongnu really good people? To befriend them? How can we face Emperor Gaozu, Emperor Wenzong, and Emperor Jingzong..."
After Li Zongmin finished speaking, a chorus of agreement filled the court.
"The Right Chancellor is right, the Northern Xiongnu are no good people either!"
"That's right! How could we, with our great ambitions, possibly lower ourselves to make friends with the Northern Xiongnu!"
"That fool has oversimplified things. He's just talking theory on paper and empty talk will ruin the country!"
Qin Chuan listened to these voices, then glanced at the Empress whose beautiful face was etched with a faint sorrow, pondered for a moment, and said loudly, "My lords, have you ever heard a saying?"
"There are no permanent friends, only permanent interests, and national interests are always the most important factor determining international relations."
"The mighty Daqian may seem like a celestial empire, but which of its neighboring countries truly submits to it? The Northern Xiongnu, Loulan, the Western Dajiang, the Southern Yue, and the Eastern Wokou—aren't they all eyeing it covetously? If it weren't for the Xiongnu's internal strife and division, they would have already marched south and wiped out Daqian!"
Upon hearing Qin Chuan's words, one official sneered, "Why boost the morale of others while diminishing our own?"
Upon hearing this, Qin Chuan could no longer contain himself. He walked over, grabbed the official by the collar, and pulled him out, shouting, "What did you say! Get out here!"
At this point, many officials accused Qin Chuan of disregarding court rules and showing contempt for the court, and demanded his immediate execution...
The Empress didn't say anything. In fact, she had been unhappy with these officials for a long time. No matter what decision she made, there would always be people in the court who would try to obstruct her and vehemently oppose it. On the contrary, she was filled with anticipation to see Qin Chuan teach these officials a lesson.
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