Chapter 1162: Su Tang, you are too valuable
King Cheng'en thought Xuanyuan Jin's proposal was very good.
Lord Xia hurried over, but staggered when he heard these words.
Not to mention that it is a Buddhist treasure, the painting itself is a priceless treasure.
"The emperor will definitely not easily agree to marry Fu Ya to Northern Qi." Lord Xia said hurriedly.
He was afraid that if he said it too late, Xuanyuan Jin would destroy the Ten Thousand Buddhas Picture on the spot.
Prince Cheng'en said, "How do you know? Didn't you see that the Emperor was almost stunned when he saw the Ten Thousand Buddhas Painting?"
Lord Xia shook his head and said meaningfully, "Even if the Emperor wanted to keep the Ten Thousand Buddhas Painting, he wouldn't agree to marry Fu Ya off to Northern Qi. Fu Ya knows a lot, and the several workshops she owns haven't even officially started yet."
Lord Xia stopped there, and Prince Cheng'en understood.
In short, Tang Bao has greater value if she stays in Dayan.
The pills and self-heating meals produced by those special workshops in the future, after being transported to the border, may not be less effective than those brought by 5,000 war horses.
In fact, Tang Bao was not worried at all.
Because she was going to marry into Xi Qin.
However, this matter is of great importance and cannot be made public.
Tang Bao glanced at Xuanyuan Jin.
Both of them saw the same meaning in each other's eyes.
Since the Ten Thousand Buddhas Picture had been brought to Dayan, it naturally could not be taken away by King Xiao.
Since it has been delivered to your door, you should of course accept it.
Emperor Tianxi and a group of important ministers appraised the Ten Thousand Buddhas Painting and all came to the conclusion that it was an authentic work.
Prince Xiao looked at Emperor Tianxi with a hint of pride in his eyes and a hint of arrogance on his face. He said, "Your Majesty, I wonder if this sincerity of mine is considered complete? If not, I will also promise to give Dayan 5,000 cattle and sheep, and 5,000 war horses!"
As soon as Prince Xiao finished speaking, the important civil and military officials who had always lived at the top of the pyramid could not help but gasp.
Not to mention the five thousand cattle and sheep, the five thousand war horses alone are equivalent to giving Dayan an iron cavalry!
You know, every time Dayan and Northern Qi fought, they suffered a loss because they were outnumbered in terms of war horses.
The cavalry of Northern Qi was the biggest threat to Dayan.
If Dayan had these 5,000 war horses and armed a cavalry, its military strength would definitely be several levels stronger.
"My God! You're too valuable, aren't you?" Princess Linghua bumped Tang Bao's arm and exclaimed in disbelief, "If I were so valuable, I would probably marry him just for Dayan."
Tang Bao: "...It's really touching."
Tang Bao agreed with what Princess Linghua said.
She didn't expect that she was so valuable.
"What's so exciting?" Xia Siya said angrily, "You're selling yourself just for those things? Are you stupid?"
After saying that, he warned again, "Don't think about anything else!"
Tang Bao: “…”
It's a bit difficult.
Princess Linghua glanced at Xia Siya, shook her head, and said, "I think it's not a question of whether Su Tang wants to sell herself, but that the vast majority of court officials should want to sell Su Tang."
As expected, as soon as Princess Linghua finished speaking, the Minister of War was the first to stand up.
"Your Majesty, I believe that the everlasting friendship between the two countries is a great event that will benefit future generations. Since King Xiao is so sincere, it is better to make this marriage happen!" The Minister of War said firmly.
"Your Majesty, I also believe that a marriage between Dayan and Northern Qi can ensure stability on the border and benefit the country and the people. It is a great blessing that Prince Xiao sincerely proposes marriage!" The Minister of Revenue also said.
"Your Majesty, I second the motion..."
"emperor……"
At that moment, all the civil and military officials spoke up, wishing that Emperor Tianxi would immediately issue an order to grant the marriage.
In this way, not only could the Ten Thousand Buddhas Picture remain in Dayan, but five thousand cattle and sheep, and five thousand war horses would also belong to Dayan.
The Second Prince's heart was completely chilled at this moment.
He had not expected that King Xiao would offer such conditions to ask for Tang Bao's hand in marriage.
Compared to Prince Xiao, he really felt that he was not worthy of Tang Bao.
This is really heartbreaking.
But there's nothing we can do, it's too valuable.
Even though he is the crown prince now, he cannot afford such a generous betrothal gift.
To be honest, the conditions promised by Prince Xiao are even more practical, more generous, and more convincing than what Prince Mingxuan said.
After all, if Princess Huaning married into Western Qin and Western Qin did not attack Northern Qi and committed marriage fraud, Dayan would be helpless for a while.
It’s different here with Prince Xiao.
If things don't come over, people won't marry.
More secure!
When Xia Siya saw this situation, she was so anxious that she almost jumped up.
"Hmph! After all, they are all important officials of Dayan, yet they are so shallow!" Xia Siya's eyes turned red with anxiety, and she said bitterly: "Sister Fuya is not only a good doctor, but also knows a lot!"
"I don't believe it. This King Xiao has fallen in love with Sister Fu Ya. He's clearly attracted by her abilities!"
After Xia Siya finished speaking, she stared hatefully at the ministers who had spoken.
He added, "We've put so much effort into getting Sister Fu Ya to Northern Qi, and yet they want to sell her out just for a tiny bit of profit. It's so infuriating!"
Xia Siya became angrier and angrier as she spoke, and she couldn't help but lose control of her voice, which was heard by some court officials.
Tang Bao patted Xia Siya's shoulder soothingly and said, "Sister Siya, don't be angry. I think this matter can be discussed..."
Since Xi Qin could deceive people into marriage, why couldn't she, Dayan?
How about tricking those 5,000 war horses over here first?
Tang Bao pondered secretly.
"Don't let your imagination run wild!" Xuanyuan Jin seemed to see through Tang Bao's thoughts and glared at her.
Tang Bao: “…”
Well, I’m afraid the little brother won’t agree.
Xuanyuan Jin stepped forward and shouted, "Father, I object! Prince Xiao is not worthy of Princess Fude!"
Upon seeing this, Prince Cheng'en stepped forward and shouted, "Your Majesty, I object too. It's not like we in Dayan are unable to make ends meet. Is it necessary to exchange women for betrothal gifts? It would be embarrassing!"
Lord Xia also stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, I have served as an official for many years and know that many poor families often use their daughters to supplement their income. Our Great Yan is a great country. If you marry Princess Fude to Northern Qi just to gain Prince Xiao's betrothal gift, you will be no different from those poor families who use their daughters to make money."
I have to say that what Lord Xia and Prince Cheng'en said was very bold!
It was just one stroke, and offended half of the people on the boat.
Those officials who had just been anxious to agree with Prince Xiao's proposal for marriage were offended by these two people.
The faces of the Minister of War and others could not help but become very ugly.
However, what made them even more embarrassed was yet to come.
Yang Wu stepped forward and said loudly, "Your Majesty, I believe that what Prince Cheng'en and Lord Xia said is absolutely true. We in Great Yan are not so poor as to sell our daughters. Prince Xiao's condescending promise of these things is a complete insult to our Great Yan!"
At this point, Yang Wu glanced at Prince Xiao, curled his lips, and added in a gruff voice, "He seems to have figured out that the people of Dayan are so lacking in ambition. They're so eager to marry their daughter to him just for a little bit of benefit. He really looks down on people!"
Although Yang Wu’s last sentence did not explicitly say “dog eyes look down on people”, who couldn’t hear it?
Even Prince Xiao knew this sentence.
Involuntarily, his expression changed.
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