Chapter 157 Satisfactory Answer
Nangong Yu took in the reactions of his two sons and the prince, and he understood everything and felt deeply moved.
He cleared his throat, suppressed the excitement in his heart, sat back on the dragon throne, and slowly swept his eyes over his three sons standing in the hall with the scrutiny and expectations of an emperor.
The atmosphere became solemn and dignified again.
"Jun'er, Tian'er."
Nangong Yu's voice regained the calmness of an emperor, but it contained unquestionable majesty.
"This trip to Yanmao has been a fruitful one, and I am deeply pleased. However, a young phoenix's first cry is not a long-term plan. Have you ever thought about what you will do in the future after returning?"
He paused, his gaze fixed on his two sons.
"Today is the day for you to give your answers to me and Dayan!"
The question raised is of great weight.
The hall fell into silence again. Everyone's eyes were focused on Nangong Yijun and Nangong Lintian.
Even Nangong Chengqian, who was immersed in complicated emotions, temporarily calmed down and looked at his two younger brothers with a serious gaze.
This is a test of growth and also a choice of future path.
After a brief silence, the fifth prince Nangong Yijun was the first to step forward.
He adjusted his robe with meticulous movements, then lifted it, bent his knees, and kowtowed deeply before the throne with the most standard etiquette of a subject.
His posture was humble and respectful, but when he raised his head and met his father's sharp hawk-like gaze, his calm eyes burst out with a rock-like firmness and a clear light that came from seeing through the world.
His voice was not loud, but every word was clear, steady and powerful, like the sound of a jade chime, echoing throughout the palace:
"Reporting to Father!"
"I am not very smart, but fortunately, my aunt has taught me. After several months of working in Yanmao, I finally understood the hardships of people's lives and the prosperity of various industries. I also realized that commerce is the lifeblood of the country and the foundation for enriching the people and strengthening the army!
I, your son, know that I am of limited talent and learning, and I dare not aspire to greatness. I only wish to follow my aunt with this body and this heart, and devote myself to studying the ways of governing the country and benefiting the people, the rules of commercial law, and the study of things for practical application!
With my humble efforts, I will help my aunt organize the business, prosper Yan Trade, and fill the national treasury!"
He paused, then turned his gaze to Crown Prince Nangong Chengqian, who was standing beside the throne. His eyes were filled with sincere respect and unconditional loyalty.
"I am willing to use all my life's knowledge and all my abilities to assist my brother, the Emperor! To bring peace to the people at home, to appease the barbarians abroad, to increase revenue and reduce expenditure, and to strengthen our foundation! Let us work together to create our Great Yan—a prosperous era where the seas are peaceful and the rivers are clear, and all nations come to pay tribute!"
His words were clear and well-organized, with a clear goal. He was very humble, but his ambition was very high, to assist his brother the emperor in creating a prosperous era.
He clearly understood his own role - not to fight for power and profit, but to learn, to practice, and to become the kind of loyal minister that his brother the emperor needed most when governing this vast empire, one who was proficient in practical matters and could enrich the country and the people!
With this pattern, this vision, and this attitude of being willing to be the cornerstone, where is there any trace of the pampered prince of the past?
Nangong Yu's eyes flashed with brilliance, and he was very pleased. He clapped his hands and praised:
"Great! You're doing your best to assist your royal brother! Jun'er, you have such a heart, such ambition, and such vision! I'm so pleased! Very pleased!"
Dongfang Qiwu looked at his son (the fifth prince), who was calm and composed with a clear and determined gaze, and his eyes were filled with tears of pride.
Crown Prince Nangong Chengqian looked at his elder brother who was bowing deeply, speaking sincerely and willing to help at the steps. The heavy bitterness in his heart seemed to be diluted a little by a warm current.
At least, he wasn't completely alone. He nodded slightly, and when he looked at Nangong Yijun, there was a bit more genuine warmth and expectation in his eyes.
Nangong Yijun had just kowtowed to express his gratitude and stood up when the Sixth Prince Nangong Lintian strode out!
His movements were sharp and powerful, typical of a soldier. It was also a standard bowing ceremony, but when he raised his head, his eyes, as sharp as an eagle, instantly ignited the entire hall!
A cold and murderous aura of swords and iron horses burst out without reservation!
"Father!"
His voice was like a drawn sword, clear and passionate, with a resolute determination.
"What I seek is not in the imperial court!"
He suddenly raised his right hand, palm facing up, to hold up the heavy burden!
His gaze was not looking at anyone, but penetrated the magnificent dome of the palace and was cast at the imaginary smoke and majestic passes on the vast border of Dayan!
"I, your son, am willing to follow the example of my uncle! I will take over his responsibilities! I beg Your Majesty to grant me the defense of the northern border, the western frontier, and even all the border towns of Dayan!"
His voice suddenly rose, carrying a piercing force that could split rocks and pierce clouds, and every word sounded like the beating of a war drum:
"I swear an oath here! In this life, I will turn myself into a nail! Nail it firmly to the gate of my country! Every inch of my Dayan territory, every inch of mountains and rivers!
As long as I am here, I will never allow the enemy to take a single step! As long as the city survives, we will survive! If the city falls, we will perish! With my blood, I will forge our border walls! With my iron bones, I will defend our country!
"boom--!"
It was like thunder exploding in the imperial study!
The young man's sonorous oath, wrapped in fearless sharpness and determination to face death, resounded among the beams and pillars of the temple!
The eight characters "As long as the city survives, the people will live; if the city dies, the people will die" are like a bloody brand, hitting everyone's heart hard!
At this moment, Nangong Lintian no longer had any trace of boyish innocence, but only the soaring passion of a young general who was ready to rush to the battlefield and die on the battlefield!
He is like a peerless sword that has just been tempered and is sharp. He can't wait to rush to the battlefield where he is most needed and prove his worth with the blood of the enemy!
The entire imperial study fell into deathly silence.
Nangong Yu suddenly stood up from the dragon throne! His tall body trembled slightly with excitement, and his dragon eyes flashed with brilliance as he stared at his son who was standing at the bottom of the stairs with his head held high and his chest puffed out.
A huge, indescribable feeling of pride and arrogance, like a surging tide, instantly overwhelmed him! Good! What a transformation into a nail!
What a great land that won't tolerate foreign enemies! This is the true son of his Nangong family! This is worthy of the unyielding spirit of Prince Dayan!
Dongfang Qiwu covered her mouth, tears welling up in her eyes. She felt pride, heartache, and a complex sense of relief that her son had finally found his life's purpose and was about to spread his wings and soar.
The bloodiness and determination in that oath made her heart ache, but she was also deeply shocked by the manliness of the man.
Crown Prince Nangong Chengqian was also completely shocked by his brother's earth-shattering oath.
He looked at his sixth brother standing like a javelin below, radiating an unstoppable aura, and the suppressed fire in his heart was ignited! It was a desire for power and a yearning for protection!
Although their paths were different, the sincere heart to protect their country, at this moment, the two brothers were connected! He looked at Nangong Lintian with eyes full of admiration and pride as an older brother!
"Good! Good! Good!"
Nangong Yu said three "good" words in a row, his voice as loud as a bell, with irrepressible excitement and joy!
He strode down the imperial steps, personally helped Nangong Lintian up, and patted his shoulder with great force, showing his inner excitement.
"What ambition! What courage! This is my son, Nangong Yu! This is the responsibility that my Prince Dayan should have! Tian'er! Father approves!"
"This thousand-mile border, this national security, your father leaves it to you! Do not bring shame upon your uncle's reputation! Do not betray this bloodline!"
"I will live up to my father's trust! I will live up to my uncle's expectations! I will live up to the people of Dayan!"
Nangong Lintian held his head high and chest out, his voice firm and resolute!
Nangong Yu looked at his two sons, who had very different temperaments but were equally reborn and had lofty ambitions, and then looked at the steady and prudent prince beside him who shouldered the future. An unprecedented sense of satisfaction and pride filled his heart!
He turned around abruptly, his eyes sweeping across the imperial study that symbolized the core of power, and across the layers of magnificent palaces outside the window. He saw a vaster territory, and the rising and unstoppable national destiny of Dayan!
"Hahaha!"
The hearty and heroic laughter shook the palace.
"Good! Good! My child... has really grown up! All grown up! God bless Dayan! There will be successors!"
He laughed heartily, his gaze seeming to penetrate time and space, falling upon the woman far away in the South China Sea who had poured countless efforts into all this transformation, with undisguised admiration and gratitude:
"This little sister-in-law of mine... is truly a good educator! She has made great contributions to the country! Her contributions will be remembered for generations to come!"
In the shadow of the corner of the hall, an inconspicuous old eunuch stood with his hands hanging down. He quietly took out a corner of a secret letter with the words "Deposed Crown Prince" written on it from his sleeve, twisted it with his skinny fingers, and tore it into pieces that could never be put together again.
His cloudy old eyes glanced at the three young princes in the hall, who were all handsome and powerful, with different auras but equally sharp and intimidating. The corners of his mouth curled down almost imperceptibly, revealing a trace of fear that was almost awe-inspiring.
Tsk, that wolf cub that was personally trained by my aunt far away in the South China Sea... his teeth are really sharp.
If it bites someone, not even a bone will be left.
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