Chapter 2595 The Emperor is so cunning
Everyone knows that if you want to seize the interests of an enemy country, the more the better.
But since Zhu Feng asked this, the answer is obviously not necessarily.
Zhu Feng originally thought that she would express her opinion immediately, but he saw her lowering her head, thinking seriously, with her long eyelashes covering her eyes. Even in the dim light, he could see a little glimmer of light in her eyes.
He couldn't help but smile.
Everyone likes smart people and dislikes stupid people.
However, compared to smart people, he prefers people who are willing to use their brains, who do not speak out on things they are not good at, but who think seriously and consider carefully before expressing their opinions.
In the previous dynasty, most of the ministers he trusted were also like this.
Seeing Nan Yan like this, he did not urge her, but just held her hand and walked slowly forward.
After walking for a while, Zhu Feng heard her take a deep breath and said with a smile, "What did you think of?"
Nan Yan looked up at him and said softly, "Your Majesty, what you want to say is a question of degree."
Zhu Feng smiled and said, "Tell me about it."
Nan Yan said seriously: "Although Monk and Arslan are both seeking cooperation from the emperor, they are actually wary of the emperor."
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"If the benefits the emperor seeks are too great, so great that they outweigh the damage they could inflict by fighting each other, then this kind of cooperation will naturally not continue."
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"It is very important to strike a balance between the choices and give-and-take in relations between countries."
Zhu Feng smiled and nodded, "Well, it's great that you can understand this truth."
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"In relationships between nations, it's crucial to strike a balance between giving and taking. For example, during the Zizhi Rebellion, if Qi and Zhongshan hadn't intended to annex Yan, they wouldn't have aroused Zhao's vigilance. Given their conquests and plunder of Yan's land and population, it would have been difficult for Yan to rise again. Both countries would have undoubtedly become richer and stronger as a result of this war."
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"Later, when King Zhao of Yan ascended the throne, Le Yi led his army and captured over seventy cities in Qi, nearly destroying Yan. This crisis, on the contrary, inspired the Yan army and people to fight to the death."
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"In fact, both Yan and Zhao have the opportunity to weaken each other to the greatest extent possible and strengthen themselves."
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"Unfortunately, they all failed to grasp this degree."
At this point, he sighed deeply and said slowly: "The war of national destruction is not so easy to fight."
Nan Yan said softly, "So, for all these years, no matter how Arslan and Monk fought—I heard that many people among the people didn't understand why the emperor didn't take advantage of the chaos to attack the Neng Kingdom and destroy them. In fact, the emperor had this consideration."
Zhu Feng said: "If you can't destroy the foundation of a country, then don't even think about destroying it."
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"If I take advantage of their war and try to take what I can from them, it will only provoke their resistance. After all, they are both on the side of the Neng Kingdom, and I am on the side of the Yan Kingdom."
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"My involvement in the battle of White Tiger City this time was a very sensitive matter. Both sides understood that I wanted to maximize my gains and make them consume their resources, but they still allowed me to participate because they wanted to completely defeat the other side and unify the Kingdom of Dan."
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"To this end, they can allow themselves to lose some first."
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"But, they cannot allow me to become a problem after unification."
Nan Yan nodded and said, "I understand."
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"Therefore, the Emperor must show his greed, but not in a way that would cause them more harm than they otherwise would. This way, he won't push them both together."
"good."
Zhu Feng said: "I can't push them together."
Then he murmured, "Absolutely not."
Nan Yan took two steps forward, then turned back to look at him and said, "But after listening to the results of the negotiations between the Emperor and Arslan and Monk, there is one thing I don't understand."
"What?"
"White Tiger City or the Great Wall, which one does Your Majesty want?"
Zhu Feng smiled and said, "Which one do you think I want?"
Nan Yan looked at him for a moment and said softly, "From what the Emperor has said to both sides, I think the Emperor wants White Tiger City."
Zhu Feng smiled but said nothing.
Nan Yan continued, "However, from what the emperor said and your conversation with Arslan, the Great Wall Moat is of great significance to Yan Country and should not be let go."
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"So, I still don't understand."
Zhu Feng said, "You have a good feeling. I want White Tiger City."
Nan Yan opened her eyes wide: "But the Great Wall Moat——"
Zhu Feng said, "From the current perspective, the Great Wall moat is not important. Because as long as I am here and defend Beiping, the Kingdom of Neng will not pose much of a threat to us. As for Baihu City, it is related to my layout in the northwest. After the northwest gate is opened in the future, if the two important cities of Baihu and Bailong are established, I will no longer worry about this road being blocked."
Nan Yan listened and nodded.
But his brows furrowed.
Zhu Feng smiled and said, "You also heard the problem?"
Nan Yan looked up at him, hesitated for a long time, and then said softly: "I dare to say that with the emperor here, the Great Wall trench is indeed of little significance, because the emperor can defend Peking. But, but——"
"But, after me, will there be anyone who can defend Peking without the Great Wall, right?"
Nan Yan nodded vigorously.
This was not her flattery. Zhu Feng was indeed a rare military genius. He was enthroned as the King of Yan when he was in his teens. Over the years, no soldier from the Kingdom of Dian could go south. He conquered them all by fighting one battle after another.
But what if Yan Country no longer has him?
He was appointed Prince of Yan and sent to guard the Yanyun region. This was partly because Emperor Gao had already decided to pass the throne to Emperor Wen and was wary of him. However, it was also because no one else had the ability to hold the northern defense line. Others, such as Prince Jing and Prince Ning, were also considered rare talents, but their abilities were simply not enough to defend Beiping.
if--
What if Zhu Feng is gone?
Can the Yanyun area still be as peaceful and prosperous as it is now?
I’m afraid that by that time, we will really have to defend the country’s borders with blood.
Zhu Feng said, "Right now, White Tiger City is the most important to Yan Nation, but in the long run, the Great Wall and the Moat are the foundation of national stability."
"so,"
Nan Yan looked at him and said softly, "The emperor told both sides the truth."
Zhu Feng smiled and said, "Arslan and Monk are both smart people."
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"Telling lies will only make them more wary of me at a time like this."
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"I must tell them the truth. However, the truth also depends on how it is said. I must know how to say it so that the other party will believe it."
Nan Yan looked at him and sighed, "The emperor is so cunning."
Zhu Feng was so angry that he reached out and twisted her hand: "What cunning are you talking about? Can't you even say that the emperor is wise? I think you are going backwards as you grow older!"
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