I was kicked out of the house, and I was reborn and became the emperor

"His Majesty is here!"

Following Wen Xi's loud call, Emperor Taining looked down upon his ministers, sitting majestically on the golden throne. He was majestic without even being angry, and his dignity naturally emanated from him.

"Long live my emperor! Long live!"

Civil and military officials on both sides knelt down and shouted "Long live the emperor" in unison. The scene was shocking.

Fang Yi raised the corners of his mouth slightly, with a hint of helplessness, and knelt down as well.

"Everyone is safe!"

Emperor Taining waved his hand, seemingly casually, but his eyes lightly swept in the direction of Fang Yi, full of deep meaning.

"Your Majesty, heavy snow has been raging in recent days. The northern prefectures and counties have suffered greatly from the snow disaster. I beg you to issue an imperial decree as soon as possible to implement rescue operations."

"Your Majesty, this heavy snow has caused serious damage to crops in various places. We must prepare food as soon as possible, just in case..."

"Your Majesty..."

At the morning court, ministers came forward one after another to make speeches. The topics were all related to state affairs, and the atmosphere in the meeting hall was extremely heated.

Fang Yi watched the situation quietly from the side, secretly guessing the real intention of his father in summoning him and Yang Jingyu here.

It's just a trivial matter, doesn't it seem worth making such a fuss?

At this moment, Mu Junsheng suddenly stepped forward and bowed slightly to the emperor.

"Your Majesty, I have received urgent news from the southern border that South Vietnam is gathering troops and is ready to take action. In addition, South Vietnam has always been ambitious and has frequently invaded our borders. We must be on guard!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Wu Minbo, who had just returned from Northern Xinjiang and was promoted to right prime minister, also stepped forward.

"Your Majesty, what Duke Anguo said is absolutely true. Nanyue has long been planning to annex our borders. We must not show weakness!"

"I agree!"

"I also agree!"

Many court officials responded and unanimously supported Mu Junsheng's opinion.

South Vietnam……

Fang Yi raised his eyebrows slightly, vaguely remembering the grudges in his previous life. Nanyue and Da Zhou had been at odds for a long time, and there were constant frictions on the border.

Now that South Vietnam has mobilized its troops, it is clear that they have ulterior motives. If not handled properly, it may lead to an invasion by South Vietnam, and the people of the Great Zhou will suffer!

"Your Majesty, I think that what Duke Anguo said is biased."

Emperor Taining nodded and was about to speak, but unexpectedly, Shangguan Ba, the Duke of Ningguo, frowned and raised an objection.

"If we start a war lightly, it will harm the country and the people!"

The eyes of Mu Junsheng, Wu Minbo and others instantly focused on Shangguan Ba, with displeasure on their faces.

Shangguan Ba ​​has the audacity to speak in such a way, harming the country and the people!

Fang Yi couldn't help but raise his eyebrows. Shangguan Ba, the Duke of Ningguo, was actually a sinister and treacherous old man!

We must be extremely careful in dealing with this old fox in the future...

"If we want to guard against South Vietnam, what should we do?"

Shangguan Ba ​​ignored the gazes from those around him and spoke earnestly and forcefully.

"Recruiting soldiers and buying horses will cost countless silver!"

"If South Vietnam invades, the two countries will go to war, and both people's strength and financial resources will be damaged. It will be another catastrophe!"

"What's more, South Vietnam's military is strong and has been fighting with our dynasty for years, with more defeats than victories. If this continues, the national treasury will be empty!"

"At that time, the government and the people were full of resentment and life was difficult. I hope Your Majesty will think twice before acting!"

Shangguan Ba ​​spoke rapidly, and his sincere concern for the country and the people was very moving.

"Your Majesty, I believe that what Duke Ning is worried about is indeed an important matter that the court must consider carefully!"

Not far away, an old man with gray hair but a ruddy and well-maintained complexion echoed.

"Peace is the key to a peaceful world, and war is not the key to a peaceful world!"

Fang Yi's gaze moved between Shangguan Ba ​​and the old man.

The left prime minister Zhou Zhengxuan is also an old fox!

"I also believe that the words of Duke Ningguo and the Left Prime Minister should be the top priority of the court at this moment!"

Wu Dingyuan nodded at the right time, expressing his agreement in a calm tone.

"I agree!"

"..."

Seeing the scene before him, Fang Yi roughly understood it.

As it concerns the fate of South Vietnam, the civil and military officials in the court are instantly divided into two opposing factions!

Within the palace walls, the situation is turbulent, the struggle between war and peace is like an undercurrent, and the unification of the country is by no means an easy road.

"If we don't have to fight, what do you think is the best strategy?"

On the golden throne, Emperor Taining was wearing a dragon robe, speaking mysteriously, and his emotions were difficult to discern.

The left prime minister Zhou Zhengxuan's voice was as heavy as a bell, and every word was sonorous: "Your Majesty, rather than continuing the war and causing the people to suffer, it would be better to take the initiative to show goodwill to South Vietnam and seek peace together!"

"What Nanyue covets is just a tiny piece of land in my southern border." Zhou Zhengxuan continued, "The northern border is bitterly cold and the tax revenue is meager. Since Nanyue has ulterior motives, why not take advantage of the situation and give up a few cities in the northern border in exchange for long-term peace?"

After he finished speaking, Mu Junsheng, Wu Minbo and the others' faces suddenly changed and they were extremely shocked.

Before Mu Junsheng could refute, Shangguan Ba ​​raised his head and shouted: "Your Majesty is wise, the words of the left prime minister hit the nail on the head! In exchange for the eternal foundation of our dynasty with a few cities in the southern border, this plan is very clever and will have great results! Withdrawing the garrison troops in the southern border will save expenses, the national strength will grow day by day, and prosperity can be expected! This is a plan for the eternal peace of the country!"

Wu Dingyuan and other ministers responded to the call and seemed to seek peace with Nanyue, which became a unique strategy.

Only Mu Junsheng, Wu Minbo and others were upset, their brows were furrowed, and they could not hide their indignation. Seeking peace? In fact, they were kneeling in surrender!

Fang Yi also felt that this matter was absurd. Ceding territory in exchange for peace was actually described as extremely grand. Shangguan Ba, Zhou Zhengxuan and others were so shameless that it was beyond words.

"Cutting meat to feed the tiger in order to seek a moment of peace is a ridiculous plan!" Mu Junsheng refuted in a stern voice, his expression solemn, "South Vietnam will only regard me as weak and can be bullied, how can there be true peace? If we cede cities just because we are afraid of a war, how many cities do we need to cede before South Vietnam is willing to stop?"

Wu Minbo and other ministers looked at Shangguan Ba, Zhou Zhengxuan and his party with sharp eyes.

Faced with the question, Zhou Zhengxuan snorted coldly and asked in return: "If we don't seek peace, can the Duke of Anguo bear to see our soldiers shed blood and the people suffer?"

Mu Junsheng's eyes were as bright as torches, and he refused to give in. "Are you going to beg for mercy from Beimang before we even start the battle? I don't want to be associated with such a behavior that would humiliate the country and lose its sovereignty!"

The two factions of war and peace were confronting each other, and the hall was in an uproar, just like a market.

Fang Yi frowned, weighing the pros and cons secretly. Could it be that the emperor summoned him for this?

Emperor Taining frowned when he saw the ministers arguing. He shook his head slightly and turned to look at Fang Yi.

"Where is Champion Marquis Fang Yi?" The emperor's voice suddenly rang out, and the whole hall fell silent.

Fang Yi was stunned and looked up at his father who was sitting on the throne.

"What do you think about this matter?"

The civil and military officials in the palace were all surprised when they heard this, and their hearts were filled with anxiety. For such a major national event, why would His Majesty ask about a mere warrior, the Champion Marquis who had returned from the northern border?

Fang Yi resolutely straightened his chest, faced everyone's doubtful gaze, and said firmly: "In my humble opinion, the only way is to fight, there is no peace!"

Surrender without a fight and survive on your knees?

Fang Yi felt nothing but contempt for such spineless behavior.

Why should our great Zhou be afraid of the mere land of Nanyue?

At this moment, cowardice is not an option, the only thing to do is to move forward courageously!

"You must also understand that war is inevitable and will not end until death!"

Fang Yi took a step forward resolutely, his voice unexpectedly firm and resounding.

As soon as the words were spoken, the hall suddenly became as quiet as night.

Civil and military officials looked at each other in astonishment, unable to hide their suspicions.