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

The officials were even more suspicious after hearing this. Obviously, Fang Yi and Kenjiro Niino not only knew each other, but also had some unknown grievances and entanglements, otherwise how could they be so confrontational?

Mu Junsheng, Emperor Taining and others couldn't help but cast inquiring glances at him, wondering secretly in their hearts, what exactly did Fang Yi do to make Kenjiro Niino so angry?

However, despite all the doubts, no one thought of the poetry event yesterday. After all, in everyone's impression, Fang Yi was a warrior, incompatible with the romantic world of poetry.

"you--!"

Kenjiro Shinno was speechless, his heart was filled with anger. As the ruler of Japan, how could he be treated with such contempt? In Fang Yi's eyes, he seemed to be just an insignificant ant, and he was even deprived of the qualification to compete.

He glared at Fang Yi, veins bulging on his forehead, and his hands clenched into fists.

"This time, we are not competing in poetry. Do you dare to accept the challenge?"

Kenjiro Niino growled, his eyes gleaming coldly, and he already had a plan in mind.

"Didn't you say that Mu Yuqing was personally chosen by the Crown Prince of the Great Zhou Dynasty to marry you? Well, let's make this a bet and see who is better! The winner will win Mu Yuqing!"

Kenjiro Niino took the gamble, knowing that Fang Yi would not be able to refuse the bet.

"I reject."

However, Fang Yi's voice was as calm as before. Upon hearing this, Kenjiro Shinno's pupils suddenly shrank and he was almost choked by his own anger.

Fang Yi remained composed, with a half-smile on the corner of his mouth and a hint of mockery in his eyes, as if he was examining an insignificant fool.

"There is no need to compete. Mu Yuqing is still mine. Why should I compete with you for no reason?"

Having said that, Fang Yi still secretly glanced at Mu Junsheng, fearing that his rash words would anger Duke Anguo.

On the side, Kenjiro Niino's face turned pale and he was furious.

He was not even recognized as qualified to fight Fang Yi? This was a great shame!

Inside the imperial court, all the civil and military officials of the Great Zhou held their breath and watched, not missing a single one!

A royal noble from Japan, with unyielding pride and an indomitable demeanor, stepped into the majestic halls of the Great Zhou Palace.

However, in front of Fang Yi, his majesty disappeared like morning mist, leaving only dignity and pride that were trampled under Fang Yi's feet.

"If you win..."

Kenjiro Niino was breathing rapidly and his eyes were bloodshot.

"Any conditions, you can choose!"

"oh?"

Fang Yi raised his eyebrows, a smile of interest forming at the corner of his mouth.

"Even the Japanese royal family is willing to take such a gamble, so I am finally able to arouse some interest!"

Fang Yi grinned, a fierce look flashing in his eyes.

If you're going to gamble, you're going to gamble big!

He secretly looked around the court. With a bet as the axis, the wheel of the rise and fall of the two countries was turned. Who would dare to respond? Fang Yi's smile was sharp.

"It's okay to compare!"

"Since I set the conditions, then once I win this contest..."

"From now on, the Kingdom of Dongying must submit to our Great Zhou and pay tribute every year!"

After he finished speaking, everyone was shocked, and the waves surged to the sky!

All the civil and military officials looked at Fang Yi, their eyes full of disbelief, as if the person before them was no longer an ordinary person.

Shangguan Ba ​​and Mu Junsheng were also dumbfounded and shocked.

Sitting on the dragon throne, Emperor Taining was so restless that he almost lost his composure. His eyes were filled with shock as he looked at Fang Yi.

Let the Kingdom of Japan submit to the Great Zhou?

Is Fang Yi's ambition too big?

Although Japan is not as powerful as the Great Zhou, it is by no means a weak force.

Even a powerful country like South Vietnam would find it difficult to make such a bold statement.

Fang Yi, Fang Yi, are your fantasies too wild? Do you really regard your opponents as stupid?

When Kenjiro Niino heard this, he was also shocked.

I was so angry just now that I didn't expect Fang Yi to dare to make such a harsh bet!

Who can take such a gamble, where the fate of the country is at stake?

However, the words have been spoken, and if he takes them back now, how can Kenjiro Niino save his dignity?

Where is the dignity of Japan?

So, Kenjiro Niino gritted his teeth and fixed his cold eyes on Fang Yi.

"What if you lose?"

“It’s not that difficult!”

Fang Yi still smiled, glanced at his father the emperor on the golden throne, and waved his hand.

"If I lose, the Great Zhou will cede ten cities to the Kingdom of Japan!"

Ten cities!

Upon hearing this, all the civil and military officials, as well as Emperor Taining, were terrified.

I thought to myself, has this champion lost his mind?

A total of ten cities, nearly one-third of the national strength of the Great Zhou.

If Fang Yi fails, he will be cursed for all eternity and will never be able to turn things around!

And the Great Zhou will become a topic of conversation among the nations.

The court was silent as water, and the atmosphere was so oppressive that one could hear the echo of one's heartbeat.

No one had ever foreseen that a trivial competition would be elevated to an unprecedented level by two madmen!

"Marquis Guanjun, this is absolutely unacceptable. Please think twice!"

Mu Junsheng finally broke the silence and spoke calmly. His voice seemed particularly heavy in the frozen air. After all, the stakes between victory and defeat were not something anyone could easily take, and it was unwise to take unnecessary risks.

Before everyone could savor the moment, Shangguan Ba ​​suddenly smiled and stood up gracefully.

"Duke Anguo is wrong. I think that Marquis Guanjun has great ambitions and is a rare talent!"

"If the Champion Marquis can win the competition, our dynasty will gain another vassal state, and our divine might will reach as far as the shores of Japan, shining brightly across the four seas!"

Emperor Taining frowned and remained silent. Mu Junsheng and Wu Minbo secretly rebuked Shangguan Ba, the old fox, who praised Fang Yi on the surface but actually harbored evil intentions and wanted to push the Marquis of Guanjun into an irretrievable situation.

Fang Yinian was young and energetic, and he might not have foreseen the serious consequences of this action!

"I also think that the Marquis of Guanjun's move will benefit future generations!" Zhou Zhengxuan said slowly and then walked out.

"Why not let the Champion Marquis compete with the Lord of Dongying? If he wins, our territory will be further expanded, and the Champion Marquis will go down in history as the first person to expand the territory of our Great Zhou!"

Mu Junsheng and Wu Minbo looked at each other, secretly cursing the cunning pair of foxes. Mu Junsheng eagerly retorted:

"Your Majesty, please think twice. A competition is a competition, but how can you make such a heavy promise so easily? Your Majesty must be extremely cautious!"

Wu Minbo quickly agreed, looking at Fang Yi with helplessness and concern: "Your Highness, please do not be rash, and be sure to act with caution!"

Fang Yi saw this, his lips curled up slightly, and he understood in his heart that Mu Junsheng, Wu Minbo and others obviously did not have full confidence in him. However, this was also human nature. It was difficult for ordinary people to accept a man who had fought in the northern border for many years and suddenly asked to gamble with ten cities.

But Fang Yi appreciated this cautiousness out of concern. What really made people suspicious were Shangguan Ba ​​and Zhou Zhengxuan, these two old foxes, who set traps everywhere and had sinister intentions!

Emperor Taining sat upright on the golden chair, his expression changing from sunny to gloomy. Even he was made hesitant by this sudden turn of events.

Fang Yi's determination in South Vietnam affairs is in sharp contrast to the ten-city bet he easily proposed on Japan. All this seems too rash!

"Your Majesty, although the Champion Marquis made a bet, his words were spoken in front of Your Majesty, surrounded by officials, in the court, and are solemn and cannot be violated."

Shangguan Ba's words were sonorous and his expression was solemn.

"If you can win the vassal state with just one bet, it will be a great feat for the ages. I hope Your Majesty will think twice and don't miss it!"

Zhou Zhengxuan and other ministers followed closely behind, echoing one after another, and the voices of "I hope Your Majesty will reconsider" echoed in the court.