As soon as Qin Rushuang said these words, everyone in the court was excited!
Even several veterans who were good friends with Xie Xun couldn't help but offer words of comfort, "We can understand that you miss your husband so much, but do you know that saying this... deceiving the emperor is a crime that can be beheaded!"
Qin Rushuang bowed politely to the gentleman and said, "Thank you for your concern, sir, but since I dare to tell this matter, it proves that I have evidence in my hand."
"If my father and the ministers have any doubts, I can ask Mr. Shen to bring in all the personal and material evidence later. I have the original correspondence with the prince, as well as ancient books on how to crack it, and I also have homing pigeons kept in the Imperial City Army.
Veterans testify!”
The courtiers looked at each other.
The original battle at the border had greatly enhanced their reputation as Daqi. It was a battle they could show off every time they talked to foreign envoys!
How could they not be shocked that the solution to this battle came from a housewife?
Xie Yang, who had been silent for the whole time, was already shocked by these changes one after another.
On the one hand, he was unwilling to believe that Qin Rushuang had this ability; on the other hand, he was even more unwilling to let Qin Rushuang, an uncertain factor, go to the border!
What if Qin Rushuang can really turn the tide?
What if Qin Rushuang really has a way to rescue Xie Xun?
Then wouldn’t everything he had done before be in vain?!
So Xie Yang immediately said: "I can understand the concern of my second sister-in-law for my second brother, but the border battle is not a child's play, not to mention that although you were the one who came up with the plan, the person who finally implemented it was also the person who adapted to the situation on the battlefield.
, but they are all second brothers!"
"Let's not mention these for the moment, let's talk about the food and grass. The current border is not the same as when the soldiers and horses were strong. Food and grass are in short supply, and it is difficult for a clever woman to make a living without rice. My second sister-in-law went to the border alone. I'm afraid it can't change the situation at the border!"
Xie Yang paused, "Or... if my second sister-in-law dares to be a guarantor in this court, she will surely win at the border?"
Xie Yang's words meant that Qin Rushuang was put on a fire and roasted, without leaving any way for her to escape.
After all, even Xie Xun cannot guarantee that any battle will be won!
Because there are too many emergencies on the battlefield!
But he said this just to put Qin Rushuang, who had no one to support her, into a dilemma.
Or, give up your proposal in despair;
Or, issue a military order above the court. If you lose... you will be dead!
Xie Yang is very good at calculating.
He knew that Qin Rushuang had a child, so how could he agree to such a dilemma!
However, he did not see any panic look on Qin Rushuang's face.
Qin Rushuang even smiled at him gently and said, "Sure enough... the person who knows your husband best is the fourth prince..."
What she said was neither light nor serious, but it secretly alluded to the previous food and grass incident and Xie Xun's assassination.
The speaker was unintentional, but the listener was interested. Many courtiers cast thoughtful glances at the fourth prince.
Originally, they just speculated whether the fourth prince might be behind these two incidents, but now that Xie Xun's widow has said such ambiguous words openly, could it really be...?
Xie Yang felt very uncomfortable with those looks. He cleared his throat and said, "Second sister-in-law, you don't have to do Tai Chi with me. You just need to tell me how to solve this food and grass issue? Also, if you are really allowed to lead the troops, you
Are you sure that you will come back victorious?"
"Fourth Prince, don't worry, I haven't finished what I said. I want to say that the Fourth Prince really knows my husband best, but the Fourth Prince may not know me very well. Since I dare to make such a request, I have naturally thought of a response.
Of the policy."
"Father, I have taken the risk of disobedience and asked to lead troops at the border because I have already thought of a way to solve the problem of grain and grass!"
"That's not a bad tone!" A minister muttered in a low voice, "Can this food and grass be transformed out of thin air?"
Qin Rushuang turned her head and quickly locked her eyes on the person who spoke in a low voice, "This gentleman really guessed it right."
"This time the food and grass will be raised by all the Dushi industries in Kyoto and the Jiangnan Dushi Chamber of Commerce!"
"You all know the power of the Du Family Chamber of Commerce, right? Some adults may have secretly said that I, the Du Family, are so rich that I can rival the country..."
Qin Rushuang straightened her back and said in a sonorous voice: "Yes! I, the Du family, are indeed as rich as the country! But my Du family's wealth is based on the stability of Da Qi and the wise governance of my father! Every man is responsible for the rise and fall of the country.
, when it is our merchants’ responsibility to provide food and grass at the border, we will never be ambiguous!”
As soon as these words came out, everyone present was stunned!
They knew that Du was very rich, but who would be willing to use their own money to fight?!
In the war, if you win, you will only gain some fame. After all, the court cannot return the silver coins, but if you lose, it will be a thankless task!
Of course, many people looked at Qin Rushuang with a little more admiration. This Qin Rushuang... had some courage!
Seeing someone's mentality wavering, Qin Rushuang took advantage of the victory and pursued him.
"Today, as Princess Huai, as the daughter-in-law of the Tian family, and as a citizen of Da Qi, I only have one question..."
"If I don't go to this border, who else would dare to go?!"
"If I, the Du family, don't come up with this food and grass, which adult would dare to pat his chest and say that he will take out the food and grass?!"
"In this matter of using troops, which general dares to compete with me face to face in this court and compete!"
"If anyone wants to challenge me, Qin Rushuang, I will never refuse. We will see the truth in the court!!"
Qin Rushuang's words were resounding, but after she finished speaking, the entire hall fell silent!
Even Xie Yang was frightened by Qin Rushuang's words!
When he spoke again, his tone was already timid, but he still kept his face and asked: "Then do you dare to guarantee the border..."
"dare!"
Qin Rushuang looked straight at Xie Yang, "I dare! I, Qin Rushuang, made an oath in the court hall today! If I fail to win at the border, I am willing to commit suicide on the battlefield to apologize!"
Now, even Xie Yang had nothing to say.
Besides Qin Rushuang, who else dares to say these words?!
Those who are barefoot are not afraid of those who wear shoes. Qin Rushuang doesn't even care about life and death. How dare he argue with her!
If Qin Rushuang turned the tables and asked him if he was willing to go to the battlefield in person, how would he answer?
After all, Xie Yangxin still doesn't believe that a businessman can spend all his wealth to support the border battle!
He also didn't believe that Qin Rushuang, as a woman, really had the ability to turn the tide!
Xie Yang could only take a step back bitterly and said to Emperor Qi, "Since Princess Huai is so confident, she should leave such important matters to the father."
Emperor Qi hesitated.
To be honest, although he didn't want to admit it, he also had some appreciation for Qin Rushuang at this time.
How could he not know that these courtiers in the DPRK were unwilling to take over the border affairs because they were afraid of death and taking responsibility?
Now suddenly a person jumps out and is willing to risk his life as a guarantee. How can he not appreciate and agree with it?
And most importantly...
Daqi's treasury is really running out of money.
This is a fact that Emperor Qi was too ashamed to mention and unable to declare, but it really exists——
Kyoto's granaries are empty.
The treasury is almost empty.
Da Qi has been at ease for too long in these years, and moths are slowly growing underneath. In addition, not long ago, his birthday was celebrated with great splendor, and there were also wars at the border... and the disasters in Jiangnan...
Emperor Qi really had no money.
Now that there are wealthy merchants who are willing to donate generously, and Qin Rushuang is willing to risk his life to go to the border, should he give in...
Even if the border battle is not won in the end, Du's money will be enough to support him for a while.
"Since you care about me so much and are willing to shed your blood for Da Qi, then I will risk the disapproval of the world and agree to this matter!"
After Qin Rushuang heard this, she felt no gratitude at all, but wanted to sneer.
Do you really think she doesn't know Emperor Qi's plan?
After all, Emperor Qi didn't believe that she had the ability to lead troops in battle, but he was reluctant to part with Du's money, so he agreed to her request with a pinched nose.
Qin Rushuang had long been disillusioned with the royal family, and now she was even more disgusted.
You get a bargain but you still behave well, and you look so ugly when you eat!
But... Qin Rushuang's eyes darkened, how could it be so easy to get her Du family's money?!
Qin Rushuang took a step forward and said, "Thank you, Father, for your appreciation! But... since I have made such an oath, I am handing over the Du family's property and also tying my head to my waistband!"
“I don’t ask for many sons and ministers, but I only ask for one thing that my father can promise me——
If we win a big victory at the border in the future, can my father promise me a request?"
