Chapter 1145: 27: The Tower on the Verge of Collapse (Part 3)

Chapter 1145: Chapter 27: The Tower on the Verge of Collapse (Part 3)

On the Red Steps, Qin Ziheng spoke.

“Your Majesty!”

A cabinet minister from the Internal Affairs Pavilion immediately stepped forward and loudly said:

“Currently, our Da Lan Dynasty faces internal and external troubles, and the Seven Western Countries are staring at us from across the sea, covetously. It is truly inadvisable to start a war now!”

On the Dragon Chair, Qin Ziheng was expressionless:

“Then what do you think should be done?”

This cabinet minister bowed and said:

“I believe we should discuss peace!”

“Absurd!”

No sooner had he spoken than a Minister stood out, angrily saying:

“How can there be war that ends without a fight? When talking about peace negotiations, it’s actually just begging with the tail between the legs! How can someone like you wear this official robe so shamelessly?!”

The scolded cabinet minister straightened up and angrily retorted:

“Am I seeking peace for personal gain? Given the current situation, blindly acting tough will only drain the national power! Only by enduring humiliation and bearing the burden can we find the bright prospects!”

Their spat immediately drew more ministers into the debate.

On the court, the war and peace factions were clearly divided.

Among the ten ministers who stepped forward, seven advocated for peace negotiations!

Among them, some genuinely wanted to do what’s best for the country and truly believed they were acting in the nation’s and people’s interest, thinking this battle should not be fought.

The Da Lan Dynasty now desperately needed to recuperate and revitalize!

“Great Marshal.”

After the ministers finished their bickering, Qin Ziheng finally spoke:

“What do you think, war or peace?”

Wenren Zheng stood up, his voice like a bell:

“Of course, we must fight!”

“Oh?”

Qin Ziheng looked at him, “Does the Great Marshal have a surefire strategy?”

“Reporting to Your Majesty,”

Wenren Zheng stood with a posture as straight as a mountain peak:

“The two Desert Countries have been weak for years, with less than three hundred thousand troops that can fight. Once the Green Frost Army arrives, they can surely defeat the enemy!”

“The Grassland Royal Court has just experienced internal turmoil. Though they appear formidable, their morale is unsteady. My Eastern Territory is guarded by the White Flame Army, so even with a million soldiers, they won’t be able to cross the Thunder Pool!”

“The Northern Barbarian Army may be numerous, but lacks deep strength. We only need to send strong figures to lead the army, capture their banners, and the threat in the Northern Territory will be resolved!”

In a few words, he clearly outlined the situation in the three border areas.

The threat from the two Desert Countries in the Southern Border is the smallest, with the Da Lan Dynasty sending the Green Frost Army there, it’s the most confident battle to win.

The Grassland Royal Court is the strongest, but Wenren Zheng believes with the White Flame Army stationed, the Eastern Territory can be defended, and there won’t be issues in short term.

As for the Northern Barbarians, without the Green Frost Army, just relying on the ten thousand Border Army in the Northern Territory to withstand a million troops is indeed challenging, so the court needs to send people for support.

“Therefore, we only need to stabilize the defense lines in the Eastern and Northern territories, wait for the Green Frost Army to quell the Southern Border conflicts, then provide support, and all three borders will be peaceful!”

Wenren Zheng concluded.

His strategy wasn’t without flaws.

However, as the current sole pillar of the court, a group of ministers didn’t dare to speak against him at the moment.

Qin Ziheng looked at him: “Then who does the Great Marshal propose to lead the troops to support the Northern Territory?”

As soon as he finished speaking, a silhouette in a golden robe stepped out from the front row.

“I am willing to lead the troops to support the Northern Territory!”

The person stepping forward was Li Fei.

His Savage Killing Army is in the Northern Territory, and Li Tianyu is leading the troops there on his behalf.

So for public and personal reasons, he should choose to support the Northern Territory.

Seeing Li Fei stepping out, many ministers who intended to speak fell silent again.

This Marquis Jing’an further raised his prestige after sweeping the World, defeating various Grandmasters in succession.

After teaming up with Sword Immortal to defeat two Evil Demons, it even pushed his fame to a peak!

Now, the court officials generally agreed on one thing—

Li Fei is Da Lan Dynasty’s second strongest figure after Wenren Zheng!

He is also the sharpest sword of the Da Lan Dynasty, apart from Wenren Zheng and the Imperial Camp Army!

His willingness to go and support the Northern Territory at least gave some people confidence.

But, it wasn’t enough.

“Your Majesty, I am willing to go with Marquis Jing’an to support the Northern Territory!”

Another figure stood out.

This person wasn’t wearing official attire, but rather a Daoist robe, appearing somewhat out of place on the court.

Yet, no one dared to underestimate this person.

He was even considered more important than Li Fei!

This person was the newly appointed Deputy Pavilion Master of the Righteous Law Pavilion, True Master Xuan Chen from the Upper Pure Sect.

Xuan Chen stepping forward represented not just himself, but also the Upper Pure Sect behind him.

His willingness to support the Northern Territory means at a crucial moment, the Profound Heart True Monarch might act!

A Peak Strong Person plus Li Fei, it seems the million-strong Northern Barbarian Army isn’t so unbeatable.

“Good!”

Qin Ziheng was overjoyed, “With two pillars of the country aiding me by killing enemies for the nation, how could we fear unfavorable battles?”

His majestic gaze swept over everyone present: “My decision is made!”

The ministers all clasped their hands.

“Command Marquis Jing’an Li Fei and True Master Xuan Chen of the Righteous Law Pavilion to lead ten thousand Forbidden Army north!”

The Emperor’s voice rolled out from Zhenglan Hall.

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After the great assembly ended, the ministers left the Great Hall in groups of threes and twos.

There was much whispering and discussion.

Everyone noticed that today in the Great Hall, the Emperor asked about military and state affairs but did not seek the opinion of the Grand Secretary before making a decision.

And Ye Ze’an remained silent throughout, not expressing any stance.

Combining the stance of the Internal Affairs Pavilion, many realized one point—

That perhaps this Grand Secretary does not support the war.

Today, with so many proponents of peace negotiation on the court, although the Grand Secretary did not express support for war, even if the Emperor, Great Marshal, and Marquis Jing’an agreed, will the upcoming battles truly go smoothly?

Moreover, the strategy proposed by Wenren Zheng is actually quite idealistic.

Can the Green Frost Army fight continuously without any loss?

The Grassland Royal Court with its years of accumulation suddenly declares war, can the White Flame Army truly hold them?

Will the Buddhist stay quietly in the temples without sending anyone to make trouble?

Most importantly, will the Seven Western Countries remain silent while Da Lan Dynasty goes to war without causing trouble?

All these factors, if Da Lan Dynasty insists on fighting, even if one problem arises, it might outright lead to total collapse!

This is why many ministers prefer negotiation rather than going to war.

Their thoughts represent the will of the elite class of the Da Lan Dynasty.

With disunity, how can the battle go smoothly?

This war hasn’t even begun and it’s already shrouded in gloom.

Storms are brewing, and the building is about to topple!

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