Chapter 1518: Another Battle is Needed
Suddenly, his brows furrowed.
Nan Yan was also a little nervous and asked softly, "Your Majesty, is there something important?"
“…”
Zhu Feng did not answer her immediately. He just looked at the document in his hand, his expression gradually becoming solemn, as if he was thinking about something.
I'm afraid it's a very important military and national matter.
Nan Yan suddenly didn't dare to speak.
The imperial concubine didn't dare to speak, and the people around her naturally didn't dare to speak either. Everyone held their breath. The whole hall had been filled with singing and dancing just a moment ago, but now, even the sound of a needle dropping could be heard.
But after a while, Zhu Feng let out a long breath and then raised his head.
He first turned around and looked at Nan Yan.
Nan Yan immediately said, "Your Majesty, is Your Majesty okay?"
Upon hearing her words, Zhu Feng's eyes lit up, and the gloom brought by this expedited document that had traveled eight hundred miles was instantly dispelled.
He smiled and said, "Are you concerned about me?"
“……!”
Nan Yan didn't expect him to say that, especially in such an occasion. Fortunately, his voice was not loud and no one around could hear it. However, Gu Qiqing and Xiao Xinping, who were sitting next to her, both looked at them with wide eyes, especially at her.
As if waiting for her answer.
Nan Yan couldn't help but tug at Zhu Feng's sleeve: "Your Majesty, really, you're still saying this at this time!"
Hearing her say this, Zhu Feng couldn't help but laugh.
Said: "Yes, yes, yes."
As he said this, he folded the document in his hand and put it back into the box. Although the sealing wax had been opened, he handed it to Xiao Shunzi, who immediately took it away and put it away so that no one else could see it.
Zhu Feng raised his head, smiled and said to everyone in the hall, "It's okay."
Everyone nodded in agreement.
Although it seemed that nothing was wrong, everyone could see that the urgent document sent over 800 miles must have reported some important news.
I just don’t know whether it is good news or bad news.
Zhu Feng picked up the cup and took a sip, then raised his eyes and said with a smile: "Where were we talking just now?"
Gu Tingqiu turned back hurriedly.
The young man standing behind him immediately stood up, bowed deeply to Zhu Feng, and said, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty just asked for our opinions on current affairs."
Zhu Feng smiled: "What do you think?"
The young man spoke loudly, "Since the Emperor ascended the throne, all industries within the country have flourished, and the people are living and working in peace and contentment. The country is already thriving. However, in my humble opinion, it's important to be prepared for danger in times of peace. Our Great Yan Dynasty still needs a war before it can be fully reborn from the ashes and once again experience the grand occasion of nations coming to pay tribute."
Upon hearing this, a gleam of light flashed in Zhu Feng's eyes.
He raised his head and looked at the young man in front of him.
This man was only about twenty years old, of medium height, but his figure was as straight as a bamboo, with a very elegant and romantic demeanor; he looked very much like Gu Tingqiu, especially his sparkling eyes, and coupled with his youthful and handsome appearance, he had even more youthful spirit than Gu Tingqiu.
Zhu Feng did not speak immediately, but continued to hold the cup in front of his mouth, blocking most of the expression on his face.
He said, "What kind of war are you talking about?"
The young man said word by word: "The Seven Guards of Guanxi."
Hearing these words, Zhu Feng took a deeper breath.
Nan Yan's heart sank immediately.
Seven Guards of Guanxi.
If she didn't quite understand when Xiao Shunzi whispered the word "Shazhou Guard" in Zhu Feng's ear, then it was impossible for her not to understand when this person mentioned the "Seven Guards of Guanxi".
At this moment, she vaguely remembered——
Shazhouwei...
Shazhou...
Isn’t that a place very close to Yumen Pass?
Thinking of this, she shuddered suddenly. Turning around, she saw Zhu Feng had already put down the cup in his hand and was staring at the young man intently. He said, "Everyone wants peace, why do you want war?"
The young man said, "War can be good or bad. If it's simply for plunder and aggression, then such a war is naturally bad. However, if it's to restore the original order, or even for the ten-thousand-year foundation of the Great Yan Dynasty and the emperor's grand ambitions, then this war must be fought."
Zhu Feng narrowed his eyes slightly: "You mean——"
The young man raised his head and spoke loudly, "When the Emperor first ascended the throne, and at the ceremony of conferring the title of Imperial Concubine, he vowed to open the country's doors, exchange goods with neighboring countries, and revive the Silk Road. However, as far as I know, most of the areas where the Seven Guards of Guanxi are located have been harassed or even occupied by troops from the Kingdom of Dian. There are also some bandits in the sand who, leveraging the power of the Kingdom of Dian, have caused chaos in the Guanxi region and are gradually becoming more powerful."
“…”
"If the Emperor wants to open the country and re-establish the Silk Road, these people must be eliminated, and the influence of the Neng Kingdom must be eliminated even more."
“…”
"This is what I call war."
“…”
After hearing his words, Zhu Feng said nothing more, but just looked at him quietly, his eyes deep and distant.
At this moment, Gu Tingqiu immediately stood up and kowtowed to Zhu Feng, saying, "Your Majesty, this little dog has spoken nonsense and polluted your ears. I beg Your Majesty to forgive his sin of ignorance."
“…”
Zhu Feng was quiet for a while, then he looked down at Gu Tingqiu and said, "He is Master Gu's son. What's his name?"
The young man stepped forward and said, "I am Gu Yiyou."
“…”
Zhu Feng looked at him quietly for a moment, then nodded. He raised his hand towards Gu Tingqiu, motioning him to stand up. He then smiled and said, "The voice of a young phoenix is clearer than that of an old one. Sir Gu, you have a good son."
Hearing this, Gu Tingqiu was surprised and happy.
The father and son hurriedly knelt down and kowtowed to Zhu Feng repeatedly.
Zhu Feng added, "However, from what I heard from you just now, I'm afraid these words are not just what you have read in books. You seem to have witnessed it in person."
Gu Yiyou said hurriedly, "In reply to the emperor, I and my brothers all like to travel around. These things are exactly what I saw in the Guanxi area two years ago."
"Oh? You guys like traveling too?"
Having said that, Zhu Feng turned around and glanced at Nan Yan.
That look seemed to be saying: You seemed to have said before that your grandmother also loved traveling.
Gu Tingqiu said hurriedly, "Yes, they are a few kids who like to run around. Xiaoquan Yiyou and my brother-in-law Tong Sinian all came back from outside the Great Wall a few days ago."
Zhu Feng looked at the young gentlemen and couldn't help but laugh: "It seems that you all like to travel around."
Everyone laughed awkwardly.
But at this moment, Simulan sneered and said, "Your Majesty is right."
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