In the Ziwei Hall, the lights are as bright as beans.
Wei Zhongxian stood on one side, looking at his nose and his eyes, motionless like a wooden man.
There was a breeze blowing outside the hall, hitting the closed doors and windows without causing any ripples.
Fan Li's body had froze, and he stared at His Majesty the Emperor in front of him with dumbfounded eyes.
Since he came to the court to ask for help, how could he not inquire about the situation in Daqian and the DPRK?
Civil and military forces each hold their own, and in a stalemate they will definitely not be able to send troops!
Therefore, Fan Li had a plan before he came, and he also borrowed troops from the imperial court! Only in this way can the Yue Kingdom be saved!
However, he had never told anyone about this matter, so how did His Majesty the Emperor know about it?
Could it be that he also thought of it?
Facing his question, Li Qian just smiled and placed his hand on the tea cup with light gold dragon pattern glaze.
Fan Li finally came to his senses and realized that he had lost his composure.
His face stiffened, and he smiled bitterly and cupped his hands: "I bumped into your Majesty, please forgive me."
"It doesn't matter."
Li Qian smiled and waved his hand, gesturing for him to sit down: "I think Fan Gong also knows the situation in the Qian Dynasty. If the Yue Kingdom asks the imperial court to send troops, it is nothing more than a dream."
Fan Li remained silent and nodded slowly.
Li Qian continued: "Only borrowing troops at this time can the crisis of Yue be resolved. I also want to stop the war between the two countries, and do not want to see the people of Wu and Yue causing a catastrophic war."
"So, at tomorrow's court meeting, I will ask the general, the generalissimo and the Duke of Tang to lend troops to the Yue Kingdom. Presumably the Yue Kingdom will not refuse, right?"
Fan Li had been silent, with a complicated look on his face, and now he was finally sure of one thing.
His Majesty the Emperor actually thinks the same as he does!
But isn’t it widely rumored that His Majesty the Emperor is a dandy?
But after being in contact with Li Qian for a while tonight, Fan Li's impression of him was being subverted.
"Your Majesty, I...the State of Yue is willing to obey the orders of the imperial court." Fan Li said slowly.
He had not communicated with King Gou Jian of Yue, but he knew that the King of Yue would definitely agree to this request.
Even compared to the imperial court's reinforcements, he hopes to borrow troops from the imperial court!
To borrow troops, you only need to pay money and food. If the imperial troops and horses come over... he may not be able to become the king of Yue.
"That's good."
Li Gan smiled and nodded, and Yue Guo's reaction was also what he expected.
But opposite him, Fan Li's expression changed several times, as if he was hesitating.
The candlelight shone on his face, flickering on and off.
"Your Majesty, the feud between Wu and Yue has been going on for a long time. Thanks to your Majesty's benevolence, although it can be settled this time, it will definitely rise again in the future."
Fan Li's words were faint and he seemed to have made a lot of determination.
"As long as Wu and Yue exist, there will be fighting."
Li Qian looked at him with some confusion, picked up the tea cup and took a sip: "Does Mr. Fan want the imperial court to help Vietnam annex Wu?"
"I dare not have such delusions."
Fan Li lowered his head and said: "I just feel that if the Wu Kingdom is destroyed and returned to the imperial court, there will be no more fighting between the two places."
Li Qian's hand holding the teacup paused, but after thinking for a while, he shook his head slightly.
The State of Wu just sent troops to cross the country without asking the court, so it was not a serious crime.
If the imperial troops really used this reason to destroy the state of Wu, I am afraid that everyone in the other princes and states would be in danger, and they might even do something drastic.
"Fan Gong had a good idea, but the imperial court had no reason to attack and destroy Wu."
Fan Li also knew that this was the case, but he had already made a plan before speaking.
"Your Majesty can first issue an order tomorrow to order the Wu State to cease its troops and withdraw from the territory of the Yue State."
His brows were calm and calm, and he said slowly: "King Wu Fu Chai is arrogant and willful and will not obey. In this case, the imperial court will have the right to send troops."
"In addition, it was King Gou Jian of Yue who led the army to conquer Wu, and other princes could not comment on it."
It is a default unspoken rule that princes fight against each other. As long as the court does not interfere too much, other princes will ignore it.
Li Qian nodded slowly, considering the pros and cons.
Fan Li said that it was true, this could indeed bring the land of Wu back to the imperial court, but what belonged to the imperial court was not equal to what belonged to the emperor.
At that time, the ministers in the court will definitely quarrel over the ownership of Wu land.
Li Qian could almost foresee that situation. Every minister wanted to enfeoff his own people to the land of Wu and monopolize that area.
‘Yesterday I would not have agreed...but now...’
If it were just him, he would definitely reject Fan Li, because Li Qian knew that he could not defeat those cunning ministers.
But now that Wu Meiniang is giving advice, it's different.
Li Qian was eager to give it a try. He raised his head and looked at Fan Li with burning eyes: "The imperial court issued an order, but Wu State refused. It will take a long time to go back and forth. Can Yue State still hold on?"
"Besides, how can Duke Fan be sure that King Gou Jian of Yue will cooperate with the court?"
Fan Li had a hint of admiration on his face: "Your Majesty is very considerate and I admire you very much."
"But please rest assured, Your Majesty. Although the Yue Kingdom is not defeated by the Wu Kingdom, it can still survive for a while."
"The King of Yue is a wise king of his generation. He will definitely understand the pros and cons and cooperate with His Majesty in bringing the Kingdom of Wu back to the imperial court."
In his words, he highly praised the King of Yue.
Li Qian's brows wrinkled slightly, but he still smiled and said: "Okay, in that case, I will follow Mr. Fan's plan."
The two continued to chat for a few words, and then Fan Li stood up and said goodbye: "It is rude for me to enter the palace at night. Please allow me to leave."
Li Qian smiled softly, stood up, and said casually: "Mr. Fan, please go slowly. I hope I and Mr. Fan can see each other again in the future."
Fan Li's brows jumped, but he didn't say anything. He just bowed and saluted, then walked out of Ziwei Hall.
There will be eunuchs outside to lead him out of the palace.
Li Qian stood there, watching the palace door open and close, and sighed quietly.
Beside him, Wei Zhongxian, who had been standing silently, had already stirred up a storm in his heart.
‘That’s not right! Is this the Majesty I know?’
'Could it be that Your Majesty was hiding his clumsiness before...'
After listening to the conversation just now, Wei Zhongxian's world view was almost subverted. His eyes were straight and his heart was numb.
How could His Majesty speak like this in the past? How could His Majesty think so much?
He would scold anyone who disturbed his sleep at night!
At this moment, Li Qian's voice came faintly: "Daban?"
"Here! Your Majesty, my servant is here."
After all, Wei Zhongxian was a senior eunuch who had been in the palace for a generation. He quickly reacted and knelt on the ground with a plop.
"Big companion, if someone asks you about what happened in Ziwei Palace tonight, what would you say?"
Wei Zhongxian subconsciously replied: "I will keep my mouth shut..."
Halfway through, he seemed to suddenly wake up and changed his words: "Your Majesty, let me say whatever you want me to say!"
"Haha~"
Li Qian's chuckles came from above: "Big companion, get up, there is no need for this between you and me."
"As long as you let the eunuchs in the palace know at the right time, Fan Li will come to the palace tonight to offer me good advice and borrow troops to cross the country."
"Remember, the safety of the Yue State depends entirely on Fan Li. He is the greatest contributor to the Yue State. Do you understand?"