Chapter 308 The relationship between the Third Prince and Gu Junze?
The details of the negotiations were like a basin of cold water poured over the pilgrimage temple in the capital.
The battle report sent back at full speed described Duan Qingye's outrageous words in detail.
The emperor's face turned from green to purple, and he threw the battle report to the ground!
“Arrogant!”
"You arrogant boy!"
The emperor's roar echoed in the hall, "Duan Qingye! How dare you, a mere warrior, humiliate me like this!"
"No one bullies my Eastern Jin Dynasty?!"
His chest heaved violently, and his eyes burned with rage.
"Not a single inch or centimeter of the territory of the Eastern Jin Dynasty will be lost in my hands!"
Inside the hall, there was total silence, and one could hear a pin drop.
Prince Su took a step forward, his voice steady, yet with a hint of barely perceptible excitement.
"Father, calm down."
"Duan Qingye is nothing but a clown, just showing off his quick wit."
"I think that since Zheng State is shameless and wants to give me face, we don't need to endure it any longer."
He turned slightly sideways and glanced at the ministers in the hall.
"The 'big killer' that the Grand Council has spent countless efforts developing is now almost ready."
"It's time to open the eyes of those barbarians in Zheng State and let them know that our Eastern Jin Dynasty is not a soft persimmon that can be easily bullied!"
Prince Su's voice suddenly rose, carrying a chilling murderous intent.
"Only by completely scaring them and crippling them will these jackals, tigers and leopards no longer dare to covet our borders!"
As soon as these words were spoken, they immediately attracted the support of many generals.
"Your Highness Prince Su is absolutely right!"
"It's time to teach Zheng Guo a lesson!"
However, amidst the excited noises, an inappropriate figure slowly walked out.
The man was wearing a monk's robe that was washed white, which seemed out of place in this magnificent and murderous court.
The third prince clasped his hands together, twisting the Buddhist beads in his hands, his face calm.
"Buddha is merciful. Killing too much will inevitably lead to karma and harm the harmony of heaven. Your Majesty, please think twice."
Upon hearing this, Prince Su's face suddenly darkened and a trace of disgust flashed in his eyes.
"Third brother!"
Prince Su snorted coldly, "What do you mean by that?"
"On the battlefield, it's either you die or I live. Do you really want to show mercy to the enemy?"
"Father is the true dragon emperor, he is blessed by heaven, why should he fear karma?"
"When you say this, are you cursing Father?"
It's such a big hat to put on.
The Third Prince lowered his eyes, "Amitabha."
This unyielding look completely ignited the emperor's already suppressed anger.
"Rebellious son!"
The emperor grabbed another memorial on the table and threw it hard at the feet of the third prince!
The memorials scattered and fell on the edge of the plain monk's robe.
"The nation is in crisis, yet instead of sharing our burdens, you're spreading lies and misleading the people!"
"You disobedient and unfilial creature!"
"Go back and chant your sutras!"
The third prince bent down, silently picked up the memorial on the ground, and returned it to the eunuch with both hands.
He then bowed, turned around, and slowly walked out of the hall amidst the various gazes of the crowd.
A smug smile appeared on Prince Su's lips, but it disappeared in a flash.
"Convey my will!"
"Order the Military Affairs Council to immediately transport all artillery shells to the Pingzhou front!"
"No mistakes!"
Upon seeing this, all the ministers in the palace knelt down and said, "Your Majesty is wise!"
The third prince walked out of the pilgrimage hall, but did not leave in a hurry. Instead, he stood in the corridor with his hands behind his back.
The attendant beside him whispered, "Master, what should we do now?"
The third prince gently twisted the Buddhist beads and lowered his eyes slightly.
"Send the news of today's court proceedings to Jing'an Residence."
The attendant was startled when he heard this, and hesitantly asked, "Can Madam Gu do anything? Besides, didn't the prince say that she's pregnant and asked you to take care of her?"
The Buddhist beads in the Third Prince's hand suddenly stopped. "Just go ahead and do it. She will pass the news to Gu Junze."
"Yes." The follower took the order and hurried away.
The Third Prince watched him leave, his eyes filled with depth.
A sage once said: "A benevolent person loves others." Compassion is something that everyone has.
He looked up at the sky. The clouds were light and the breeze was gentle, but now a storm was about to come.
I hope Gu Junze can stop all this...
When Chu Ruohan got the news, her heart sank.
Without hesitation, she immediately got up and hurried to Du Ruoling's residence.
At that time, Du Ruoling was staring out the window in a daze, with an inextricable sorrow between her brows.
Gu Cheng'an is still on the Pingzhou front.
When Chu Ruohan informed Du Ruoling of the emperor's order, her face turned pale instantly.
She stood up suddenly, her voice trembling.
"No! We have to find someone to pass the message over quickly!"
"Let Cheng'an run! The farther the better!"
Chu Ruohan grabbed her arm with a serious expression.
"Calm down."
"Is Gu Chengan the only one who wants to run away?"
"Once that thing explodes in Pingzhou, the entire city of Pingzhou, the hundreds of thousands of civilians within, and... the soldiers of both countries, will be reduced to scorched earth!"
"That would be a real hell on earth, a disaster for all living beings!"
Du Ruoling paused, and the color on her face faded even further.
She shook off Chu Ruohan's hand irritably and paced back and forth in the room.
Yes, how could she forget.
When she presented the artillery blueprint in order to climb up the social ladder, her mind and eyes were filled with only her own future and wealth.
"Then...what should we do?" Du Ruoling's voice was trembling and she was crying.
"I...I really didn't think so much at the time..."
Chu Ruohan took a deep breath and forced herself to calm down.
"It's too late to say that now."
"Do you have an antidote for the poisonous smoke from the artillery?"
Du Ruoling shook her head blankly.
"No."
"I was only responsible for providing the initial concept and some drawings. The subsequent improvements and poison fume preparation were all handled by those in the Military Affairs Office. I had no access to the core."
Chu Ruohan's heart sank, but she was not in despair.
"So...what about the powder used to make poisonous smoke?"
“It’s just the most basic raw materials.”
Du Ruoling's eyes lit up, then dimmed again.
"Powder...powder should be under strict supervision at the Military Affairs Office."
She bit her lip, a look of determination flashing in her eyes.
"However, I'm familiar with the Military Affairs Office. I can find a way to get it!"
A glimmer of hope ignited in Chu Ruohan's eyes.
"good!"
Without further ado, the two looked at each other and immediately set off for the Military Affairs Office.
The Grand Council was heavily guarded, but the artillery was originally the "merit" contributed by Du Ruoling.
She was also a princess personally appointed by the emperor and often went in and out of the Grand Council. The officials there were no strangers to her.
The guard at the door checked the badge and let me in respectfully.
As soon as he entered the inner courtyard, he was greeted by a familiar official.
"The princess is here."
The official's gaze lingered briefly on Chu Ruohan behind Du Ruoling, with a hint of inquiry.
"Um."
Du Ruoling nodded with forced composure, trying her best to make her tone sound casual.
"I just came to take a look, you guys go about your business."
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