Chapter 470 Peace and Prosperity in Foreign Lands (Part 5)
"Resupplying on the island is difficult, and we have to rely heavily on Chongqing."
Therefore, sometimes, even if you want to have ulterior motives, you need to have the ability to back them up.
If the King of Qin harbors ulterior motives, he might as well be a free pirate and enjoy life instead of trying to conquer the island!
The most crucial point is...
The Pingnan Army of Dayu also had considerable naval combat capabilities.
With the Pingnan Army becoming powerful, no one would dare to harbor any disloyal thoughts.
Once the King of Qin takes over all those islands, it will not only ensure the safety of the coastal people of Dayu.
Developing agriculture, commerce, and even aquaculture would be extremely beneficial.
"Your Majesty, I believe... these troops can be borrowed!" Shen Qingjun said solemnly.
Emperor Xiao Wu was secretly pleased.
As expected of my cousin, he said exactly what I wanted to say.
However, this facade still needs to be maintained.
"What about the other officials? Do they have anything else to say?" Emperor Xiaowu asked.
The other ministers knew what was going on as soon as they heard Emperor Xiao Wu ask that question, just by exchanging glances.
His Majesty must think so too.
Their years of experience as subjects have taught them that now the only option is to agree.
It is also necessary to conduct argumentation from all sides, explaining how good the decision is.
If you object at this point...
Haha, if your objection is reasonable, then it can be forgiven.
If your objections are unreasonable, then you'll be fined and have your salary docked!
"I second that proposal!"
"I second that opinion! Prime Minister Shen is right. With peace along the coast, the lives of the people will be greatly improved."
Given time, some coastal cities might even become major trading centers like the border fortresses!
"Yes, King Qin's move is greatly beneficial to Dayu. I second that opinion!"
Emperor Xiao Wu was very satisfied with the ministers' attitude.
That's good, they're all quite self-aware...
"In that case, Shen Qing, you shall take responsibility for this matter!"
Since the King of Qin wants to borrow troops, then I will lend them to him!
However, the King of Qin must tell me his plans in person.
"Inform the Prince of Qin! He shall come to the capital in half a month and discuss the matter of borrowing troops with me in person," Emperor Xiao Wu said solemnly.
Shen Qingjun and the others were all taken aback.
Summon the King of Qin to the capital...
"Your Majesty... it would be best to consider this matter further!" Shen Qingjun quickly bowed.
"It's settled then! Half a month from now is my aunt's birthday, and there's nothing else going on during that time."
"Let the King of Qin enter the capital at that time!" Emperor Xiao Wu made the final decision.
Having no other choice, Shen Qingjun and the others had to agree.
......
In less than half a month, just ten days later, the King of Qin answered the summons and went to the capital.
That morning at the morning assembly, everyone watched as a middle-aged man walked into their field of vision with his back straight.
Emperor Xiao Wu sat upright on his throne, watching a person walk step by step from the entrance of the hall to the center of the hall.
Twenty years have passed in the blink of an eye...
The once young King of Qin is now in his forties, approaching fifty.
His skin tone wasn't as fair as it was when he first left Beijing; it was a purplish-red from being exposed to the wind and sun.
The only things that remained unchanged were his straight back and his bright eyes.
Emperor Xiao Wu didn't say a word, just watched as the Prince of Qin walked down the steps.
The King of Qin was also filled with mixed feelings.
He has been away from Beijing for twenty years!
From the moment he stepped onto that warship, everything in Da Yu became irrelevant to him.
For the past twenty years, he could only set foot on the land of Dayu when his warships docked for resupply.
Every time he left the shore, he would secretly fill a bag with soil from the Da Yu region.
He constantly reminds himself that he is a native of Chongqing.
He is a member of the royal family of Dayu...
Now he can finally come back openly and legitimately...
King Qin suppressed his excitement and stood before everyone.
Looking up at Emperor Xiao Wu above, the Prince of Qin knelt down without hesitation.
"Your Majesty, I, the guilty subject Xiao Congze, pay my respects."
Long live Your Majesty! Long live Your Majesty! Long live Your Majesty!
The ministers all subconsciously breathed a sigh of relief.
Before they could even catch their breath, Emperor Xiao Wu stood up from his throne.
Then I slowly walked down.
After walking to the kneeling King of Qin, Emperor Xiao Wu personally helped the King of Qin up.
"Third Brother! You're finally back!" Emperor Xiao Wu said with a smile.
All the ministers in the court...
Your Majesty is trying to wipe the slate clean of everything that happened before...
The King of Qin even had tears in his eyes.
Emperor Xiao Wu called him Third Brother, which relieved him of any concerns about being a treacherous minister...
"Your Majesty..." The King of Qin didn't know what to say.
"Alright! I've been waiting for you day and night! It's good that you're back!"
Court is adjourned! We can discuss this tomorrow, or you can submit your memorials first.
"I want to have a good talk with my third brother today!"
After saying this, Emperor Xiao Wu took the Prince of Qin's hand and left.
The remaining officials looked at each other, unsure of what to do.
“Sinking Prime Minister…”
"Didn't His Majesty say? Court is adjourned!"
Let's talk about it tomorrow!
Your Majesty is right. The Prince of Qin was the third son of the late Emperor, so it is perfectly acceptable for Your Majesty to call him "Third Brother".
"Alright, everyone disperse!" Shen Qingjun waved his sleeve and walked out of the main hall.
This prime minister doesn't want to be a prime minister for even a day longer.
Why do they always launch surprise attacks? Can't they at least give themselves a heads-up beforehand?
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