Rebirth of The Deer and the Cauldron, Wei Xiaobao Becomes a God

"What kind of solution is this? If you don't give me a clear answer today, I will never let you off easily." Kangxi said angrily.

Suo Etu was even more panicked when he heard this. He quickly explained, "Your Majesty, you also know that those Western devils are Europeans, not Chinese descendants of the Yan Queen. If they occupy Songjiang Prefecture, they will only enslave our Chinese people. Although the Tiandi Federation originated in Ryukyu overseas, there are only Chinese survivors there."

"You don't need to explain this, I naturally understand these principles. What I want to ask you now is, how can you rent Dongzhou Island and Jinxia Island to others?" Kangxi interrupted Soetu.

Suo Etu knelt down hurriedly and said, "Your Majesty, I have no choice! Think about it, if we don't lease Dongzhou Island and Jinxia Island to the Tiandi Federation, those Western devils will definitely take the opportunity to occupy Songjiang Prefecture. At that time, we will not only lose this important strategic location, but also face greater threats. Although the Tiandi Federation is powerful, they are also descendants of the Chinese and share a common cultural origin with us. As long as they are willing to protect us, why should we care whether they lease Dongzhou Island and Jinxia Island?"

Kangxi's face became even gloomier after hearing what Suo'etu said. He said coldly: "You said it lightly! Don't you know what leasing out means? This means that we will lose sovereignty over these two islands! Moreover, who can guarantee that the Tiandi Federation will not be as greedy as the Western devils? Once they control Dongzhou Island and Jinxia Island, wouldn't it be like inviting a wolf into the house?"

Suo Etu was so frightened that he trembled all over. He kowtowed repeatedly and begged for mercy, saying, "Your Majesty, please calm down! I know that this matter is of great importance, but the situation was urgent at the time and there was really no other way. Please forgive me, Your Majesty!"

Suo Etu observed Kangxi's expression and continued, "If Your Majesty is worried that Wei Xiaobao will rebel, there is no need to worry. As the saying goes, eggplants don't bloom in vain, and real people don't tell lies. If Wei Xiaobao was going to rebel, he wouldn't have come to Beijing alone to pick up Princess Jianning and her daughter."

Suo Etu saw Kangxi's thoughtful expression and knew that he was moved, so he struck while the iron was hot and said, "A few days ago in Shanghai County, I watched the war between the Tiandi Army and the Western devils. Whether on the sea or on land, the Tiandi Army was like thunder and defeated the Western devils. It can be said that the Western devils didn't even have the strength to fight back. It was a completely one-sided massacre on the battlefield. The military strength is not equal at all."

Kangxi came to his senses after hearing this and asked calmly, "Is their military strength really that strong?"

Suo Etu replied respectfully: "Your Majesty, everything I said is true. I was at the scene and witnessed the war with my own eyes. The weapons and equipment and tactics of the Tiandi Army are very advanced. Their artillery is powerful and can easily destroy the enemy's defenses. Their warships are fast and maneuverable, and can quickly penetrate into the enemy's rear and deal a fatal blow to the enemy. In addition, the soldiers of the Tiandi Army are well-trained, disciplined, and extremely powerful. In comparison, although the Western devils' army is also very powerful, it seems vulnerable in front of the Tiandi Army."

After hearing this, Kangxi fell into deep thought, and his worries became even more intense. He realized that if the hidden danger of the Tiandi Lianbang could not be solved as soon as possible, it would become a ferocious beast and a major concern for the court in the future.

"Your Majesty, I think that the current military strength of the Heaven and Earth Federation is powerful, like a ferocious beast. Our Qing Dynasty should put aside past grudges and make peace with it. Fortunately, the commander-in-chief of the Heaven and Earth Federation is the son-in-law of our dynasty and a relative of Your Majesty. I suggest that we first adopt a policy of appeasement, lure them with benefits, and then send people to Ryukyu to learn their tricks. When the military strength of our Qing Dynasty can compete with it, we will annihilate the Heaven and Earth Federation in one fell swoop." Soetu said.

Kangxi was moved after hearing this, because he knew that he couldn't even do anything to the Western devils at the moment, let alone the Tiandi Federation.

However, it is not easy to completely eliminate the Tiandihui, and a comprehensive plan is needed. At the same time, he also understands that now is not the time to confront the Tiandi Federation head-on, and he must wait for the opportunity.

Suo Etu saw that Kangxi was lost in thought, so he stopped talking and stood quietly aside. After a while, Kangxi raised his head and said to Suo Etu with a firm gaze: "I understand. Thank you for your reminder. This matter requires long-term consideration. We must discuss countermeasures carefully. So what do you think we should do next?"

"First of all, I suggest restoring Wei Xiaobao's title of first-class Duke Lu Ding. This is equivalent to telling the world that no matter how powerful he is, he is always the emperor's subject." Soetu said, his voice echoing in the imperial study, as if showing his wisdom and loyalty to Emperor Kangxi.

"Well, this is good!" Kangxi, who was very concerned about his reputation, nodded and praised, with a hint of admiration for Soetu in his eyes.

"Secondly, Princess Jianning and Wei Xiaobao only eloped and have not been officially chosen by the emperor. He is only a consort in name only. Therefore, the emperor has to issue an imperial decree to have Princess Jianning marry Lord Wei, so that they can complete their wedding and let the world know that Wei Xiaobao is the son-in-law of the Qing royal family. In this way, if he rebels, he will lose his moral integrity." Soetu said, his tone firm and powerful, as if he was giving advice to Emperor Kangxi.

"Finally, Princess Jianning's daughter, Princess Zhaoyi, was born with supernatural powers. Even Li Yuanba of the Tang Dynasty was not as good as her. Princess Zhaoyi has half royal blood. She will definitely be a female war goddess when she grows up. So we have to be on guard against Wei Xiaobao abducting her. I suggest that Princess Zhaoyi be named the Goddess of the Qing Dynasty, with the title of Baturu and the status of the eldest princess, and be named after her mother, Aisin-Gioro Shuangshuang." After saying this, Soetu looked at Emperor Kangxi, his eyes full of expectation and trust.

"The first and second ones are easy to handle. The last one means that the children do not take their father's surname. Among the Han people, this is considered marrying into the wife's family. Not marrying into the wife's family and taking the mother's surname is a heinous act!" Kangxi said, with a hint of worry and hesitation in his tone.

"Your Majesty, it is precisely because of this that we can see whether Wei Xiaobao has any rebellious intentions. Under normal circumstances, parents will consider the future of their children. We have given his daughter such a great future. If he values ​​it, it means he has the Qing Dynasty in his heart and will not rebel. If he does not value it, it means he does not have the Qing Dynasty in his heart and will be a disaster sooner or later." Soetu said, his tone firm and powerful, as if he was solving problems for Emperor Kangxi.

"That makes sense. I agree to all three of these. You go down first and bring them up at the court tomorrow morning. We should do it quickly while Wei Xiaobao is in the capital!" Emperor Kangxi said, with a flicker of resolution and decisiveness in his eyes.

"Yes, I'll take my leave." After saying this, Soetu left the imperial study. His steps were light and firm, as if he was pleased with himself for having once again changed Emperor Kangxi's decision.