If she had obtained this item earlier, the casualties in that great battle two years ago could have been reduced by half!
"You make it sound so simple. I'm just a lowly ninth-rank official. How could I possibly travel all the way to the capital to present weapons to His Majesty? Do you think I respect the Grand General? Do you think I respect the Ministry of War? Do you think I respect the Prefect of Yingzhou?"
Tang Huan looked heartbroken, and tapped the table every time she mentioned a department.
"If I really did that, it would be considered usurpation! His Majesty might be pleased, but in reality, I would have offended a whole host of people. Tell me, do you think I could have a good ending?"
"I had no choice! Loyalty to His Majesty is important, but before that, I have to save my own life, right?"
Wu Lanxi was stunned.
This is exactly the problem that's bothering her right now!
The civil and military officials formed cliques and pursued personal gain, often banding together in groups.
Many times, even her orders as emperor could not be carried out.
Because these ministers only do things that benefit them, and when things are not to their advantage, they outwardly comply but inwardly defy them and act perversely.
But they all covered for each other, making it impossible for her to find a loophole to make an example of them.
Seeing the atmosphere begin to turn tense, Tang Huan chuckled again.
"I only spoke so frankly because you two look kind, but it's best if we don't talk about these things anymore. Come, have some tea!"
He stood up and poured Wu Lanxi a bowl of tea.
Wu Lanxi picked up the cup and took a small sip, and was immediately surprised: "This tea is the same as the one I drank at the inn, it has a sweet taste."
"Your taste is truly exceptional!"
Tang Huan smiled and pushed the small jar on the table forward.
"This tea does have a sweet taste because I added a little white sugar. This sugar is a specialty of Qihuai County. It is soft and sweet. Whether you are making desserts or drinking tea, just adding a little bit can bring about a qualitative change in flavor."
"Gentlemen, would you be interested in buying some to take back to the capital? To be honest, the reason I invited you upstairs is to sell you this sugar."
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