Even so, Guo Feng still said with a smile, "I am originally a Chinese. No matter how much you give me, I am still a Chinese."
"Moreover, our relationship is a transaction, a mutual assistance, not a gift from you to me."
He paused for a moment, then said, "Of course, it seems that our relationship is currently quite good. I can act as a bridge between our two countries, maintain stability, and even establish diplomatic friendship and cooperation to avoid war as much as possible."
"What if war is inevitable?"
The Empress didn't buy into Guo Feng's explanation at all, and continued to ask questions.
Guo Feng then looked at the Empress with a deep gaze: "There is no reason to wage war."
He paused for a moment, then said, "Of course, if war is inevitable, then let it be war. I will fight to the death for China, until my last breath."
"Aren't you afraid I'll kill you right now?"
The Empress's eyes sharpened.
Guo Feng chuckled: "A true man has principles of what he should and shouldn't do! If I were afraid of death, why would I have come to your Yan Yang Empire?"
"woman!"
"We treat each other with sincerity and mutual benefit. If we are destined to be together, we can become husband and wife."
He then smiled and said, "If you keep using your imperial tactics on me, you will lose."
He cupped his hands in farewell and said, "Farewell!"
After saying that, he turned and walked out.
"you--"
For the first time, anger appeared on the Empress's face, but deep down she felt a complex mix of emotions.
As she watched Guo Feng's retreating figure, her mind was in turmoil.
She couldn't help but ask, "Don't you want the imperial edict, the military tally, and the commander's seal anymore?"
"If you are truly willing to give it, then have someone deliver it to my residence."
Guo Feng waved his hand without turning his head and walked straight out of the council hall.
He showed no fear of the Empress's true strength.
Just as he said, if it's war, then let's fight!
We'll fight to our last breath!
A real man, why should you fear life or death?
If one is always obsequious, then one will be obsequious for lifetimes to come.
So what is the meaning of life?
He left with a carefree air, and a woman's voice came from behind the Empress: "Shang Yue, are you just going to let him go like this?"
"Otherwise what?"
The Empress countered with a question.
"This person's talent is nothing short of monstrous, but his willpower is so strong that he is probably beyond your control."
The woman's voice rang out again.
The Empress smiled and said, "Controlling subordinates is about having power, but controlling husbands involves both giving and receiving."
"To tame a husband? Your mind is made up?"
The woman's voice rose slightly, as if she were somewhat surprised.
The Empress said calmly, "It's just an experiment. Alright, we still have a lot to do. With him leading the charge, things will be much easier for us."
Guo Feng?
Keep trying!
As she spoke, she took a step and left the council hall.
...
At this moment, Guo Feng had already walked out of the front hall of the council hall, while the three imperial uncles, Shenwei Marquis, Ming Hao, Wang Shengzhi, Qin Tian, and the nine chief stewards had not left.
After he came out, the Third Imperial Uncle walked over first and looked at Guo Feng: "King Feng, congratulations."
Thank you.
Guo Feng cupped his hands in greeting.
The Third Prince's brother-in-law added, "However, King Feng, you are so young to be in charge of the Heavenly Flame Lion Army. I'm afraid you will face criticism."
"Anyone who dares to criticize me, I will kill."
Guo Feng said calmly.
The Third Prince's brother-in-law chuckled: "Can you slaughter the entire Heavenly Flame Lion Army from top to bottom?"
"Dare to criticize, and I will execute."
Guo Feng then said calmly.
"Okay, then I wish you a bright future."
The Third Prince's brother-in-law bowed and said, "Farewell!"
He originally intended to say a few more words to Guo Feng and then try to win him over.
Unexpectedly, Guo Feng gave him no chance at all.
Every word he uttered was utterly suffocating.
He could only leave with a hint of displeasure.
Minghao couldn't help but say, "King Feng, the Third Prince's brother-in-law wields immense power in the court, and many generals in the Heavenly Flame Lion Army are under his command. It's probably inappropriate for you to speak to him like that..."
Guo Feng chuckled: "If we don't see eye to eye, what's the point of talking to him? Am I supposed to be insincere and evasive?"
He shook his head, looking at Minghao, "Minghao, what is the Empress's true purpose in choosing you and me to be granted titles and seals?"
“Develop a core team.”
Minghao wasn't stupid, and immediately said so.
"Then it's good that you know."
Guo Feng waved his hand, "The Empress is cultivating a new faction to counter the old forces led by the Three Imperial Uncles. If you feign compliance with them, you are betraying the Empress's expectations, do you understand?"
"Of course I understand."
Minghao nodded calmly, but it was impossible to tell what he was really thinking.
Guo Feng was too lazy to continue talking to him, and instead waved his hand: "You go back to the Ming Mansion first. After I get the imperial decree, the military tally, and the commander's seal, you, me, and Lord Shenwei will go together to search the mansions of the Grand Steward and the Eighth Steward."
"What?"
Minghao was taken aback. Confiscating the property of a high-ranking official was a lucrative task.
Does Guo Feng mean he wants a share of the profits?
He immediately cupped his hands in thanks: "Thank you for your kindness, King Feng. I will await good news at the Duke Ming's residence."
Marquis Shenwei then laughed and said, "King Feng, me too."
Guo Feng hurriedly said, "Lord Shenwei, you are different. You currently command the Imperial Guards. Please send troops immediately to detain and blockade the remnants of the Grand Steward. Call me anytime if you need me."
"That's natural."
Marquis Shenwei Qiongwu nodded hurriedly.
Guo Feng cupped his hands in greeting: "In that case, let's leave the Imperial Palace together. See you later."
"good."
Qiong Wu and Ming Hao nodded quickly.
As they talked, they started to walk outside together.
At this moment, Wang Shengzhi hurriedly caught up: "Lord Wind King, please allow me a moment to speak."
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