However, the Kingdom of Fusang is separated from the Kingdom of Nanyue by a vast ocean, making it very difficult to govern.
If local people are sent to manage it, it is inevitable that they will rebel again after a few decades.
After all, this place is far from the reach of the emperor, and it is the largest island in the world.
Therefore, this palace banquet is to discuss how to handle this matter.
The reason Yin Jiuchen knew that Fusang was willing to surrender was because Fusang had long been eyeing Nanyue.
Some of them specifically studied the Mandarin of Nanyue, so they know it.
The reason Gu Lili was summoned was because there were very few people in the Nanyue Kingdom who understood the Fusang language.
Even if they understood, they could only say a few words, which is why they called Gu Lili over.
On the one hand, Gu Lili was to act as a translator; on the other hand, the people from the Ministry of Rites were to learn a thing or two from Gu Lili.
They were unwilling to learn before because they thought Fusang was just a small country and not worth mentioning.
Unexpectedly, due to underestimating their enemy, they almost lost their crown prince and were even attacked by an army.
"Submit? How do you mean by submitting?" the emperor asked.
The translator from Fusang Kingdom also translated the emperor's words back verbatim.
"The Kingdom of Fusang is willing to let the army of the Kingdom of Nanyue govern Fusang," the envoy said respectfully.
It's clearly impossible for him to say that.
If it were possible, there would have been no need for Gu Lili to come all this way to translate.
Not to mention who went to take over Fusang from the Southern Yue Kingdom, even if they did take over Fusang, the people under them might not necessarily submit.
Therefore, this proposal is naturally impossible.
The Emperor had already devised a plan. Rather than taking over Fusang, it would be better to make it a vassal state, with the ruler remaining unchanged, but the country would have to pay tribute to Nanyue every year and send two princes as hostages to Nanyue.
Otherwise, the Kingdom of Nanyue will not withdraw its troops.
Even if they use women and children as a human wall to block them, the Southern Yue Kingdom can guard the city gates and prevent them from coming out, thus slowly wearing them down.
After the translator finished translating the emperor's words, the leading Japanese envoy's expression changed drastically.
In reality, their only plan was for the Southern Yue Kingdom to take over the Fusang Kingdom.
The Southern Yue Kingdom was already powerful, which is why they were so determined to attack it.
The original idea was that once the Southern Yue Kingdom took over Fusang, it would be able to drive the development of Fusang.
They are waiting for their chance to strike; isn't this a way of enduring hardship and biding their time?
However, the emperor of the Southern Yue Kingdom did not want to take over Fusang, which troubled the Fusang envoy.
When he was sent as an envoy to the Kingdom of Nanyue, he had already discussed countermeasures with their ruler.
The best solution is the one he just suggested.
The worst option was the one suggested by the Emperor of Nanyue Kingdom.
However, to demonstrate their thoughtfulness, the envoys from Fusang did not immediately agree to the emperor's proposal.
"I still need to discuss this with our Crown Prince," the envoy said, bowing.
Gu Lili translated the words verbatim.
The Emperor nodded, indicating that they should have time to discuss the matter.
The messenger bowed slightly and returned to his seat.
Then they began to make a show of discussing things with their so-called crown prince.
The moment Gu Lili saw their crown prince, she almost spat out the water she had just drunk.
Good heavens!
The prince, who looked to be about three or four years old, was sitting in his wet nurse's arms.
There must be just too many people around, because the prince hardly dared to move.
I even felt like crying.
Gu Lili couldn't help but chuckle. What kind of decisions could such a young child possibly come up with?
Meanwhile, the Japanese envoy was speaking quietly to his prince with a serious expression.
The young prince pouted, and finally couldn't help but cry.
The ministers present couldn't help but laugh mockingly.
The envoy's expression changed, and he quickly gave the wet nurse a look, signaling her to go around coaxing the crown prince.
"Your Majesty, may I go out and take a look?"
The envoy bowed to the emperor.
After Gu Lili finished translating, the Emperor nodded in approval.
The Fusang envoys then followed the wet nurse out of the Chaoyang Palace and headed towards a side hall.
"Your Majesty, if you ask me, what is there to discuss? It would be better to wipe them out in one fell swoop! They are cunning and treacherous, causing General Liu to lose his life on the battlefield. Why bother with nice words to them!" Minister Yang said, bowing.
When General Liu was mentioned, Gu Lili clearly saw that Liu Qionghua, who was standing next to Yin Jiuchen, had red eyes.
Gu Lili guessed that this General Liu must be Liu Qionghua's father.
However, although Liu Qionghua was heartbroken, she did not express her opinion.
Women were forbidden from interfering in politics, a taboo that monarchs throughout history had forbade.
She attended the palace banquet today as the Crown Prince's fiancée; otherwise, she wouldn't have been able to come to Chaoyang Palace.
She just wanted to hear how the emperor would deal with her father's killer.
However, no matter how it is handled, it is beyond her control.
With no one from Fusang around, the atmosphere in Chaoyang Palace is much better and more relaxed.
"Minister Yang, you are mistaken. We should kill them all. The women, children and elderly are innocent after all," said Lord Zhang.
Seeing this, everyone nodded in agreement. Even if they could conquer and destroy that tiny place by force, what use would it actually be?
You must understand that a vast and boundless sea lies in the middle of this place. If you really want to relocate your country's people to that place, frankly speaking, who can guarantee that it won't become a second troublesome Japan?
Therefore, the most appropriate approach at present is precisely what His Majesty just explained and decided. That Minister Yang, he only expressed such strong opinions because of his deep-seated aversion to Japan.
The Emperor's decision was actually the result of detailed and in-depth discussions with his ministers beforehand. As the Emperor just mentioned, there was no other choice for Japan today.
If they disagree, then they can expect to be trapped and die in the city by the soldiers of the Southern Yue Kingdom.
Their soldiers had all been captured, and they no longer had the ability to fight to the death.
At this moment, Minister Yang suddenly changed the subject, staring intently at Gu Lili, and asked with a face full of doubt: "However, I am truly curious. May I ask, Princess, what kind of wondrous method has enabled you to be so proficient in the Fusang language? You are merely an ordinary citizen from the Southern Yue Kingdom, yet you are able to master such a foreign language as Fusang. It truly makes one wonder."
Before Gu Lili could respond, Yin Jiuchen, who had a cold expression, spoke first.
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