In order to recapture the Yanyun Sixteen Prefectures, the use of force to seize them was no stranger to the Song Dynasty, but every military operation ended in an anticlimax.
Nowadays, the mainstream political opinion above the court is to defend. As long as we can ensure that we will not lose the territory of mountains and rivers, we will be lucky.
As for those generals who still have the courage to counterattack, they are either ignored or suppressed by civilian officials and have long been marginalized.
Everyone sneered at Zhao Huan's answer.
"Take the initiative to attack? To put it lightly, how do you attack?"
"Since the prince is so courageous, you might as well take back all the sixteen states of Yanyun."
"Everyone can boast, but the question is whether it can be fulfilled. In the current situation of the Song Dynasty, even if it is fully defensive, it is stretched, how can it still have the strength to counterattack?"
"Does the prince want to attack the Kingdom of Jin with just a tiger-winged army in his hand? Aren't you afraid that your home will be ransacked as soon as you send out the troops?"
"You don't have tens of thousands of troops, and you want to attack the Jin people? It's simply a wishful thinking!"
Faced with everyone's doubts, Zhao Huan didn't bother to explain. After all, his target in the game was Li Shishi, and he had no reason or obligation to give guidance to others.
Just as Li Shishi was about to ask, Zhao Huan pointed at the bell with his backhand, indicating that it was Zhao Huan's turn to ask.
There was no other way, Master Li had to wait for the next round.
Zhao Huan showed his usual evil smile again, and Master Li's heart sank, realizing that something was wrong, but there was nothing he could do.
"Master Li is as beautiful as a fairy and has countless suitors. I wonder if there is anyone who would like him?"
This question was obviously meant to push Master Li into a blind corner.
The singers in Hongyan Pavilion all gasped.
At first, they fell in love with Zhao Huan because of his "power and money," but when they heard this question, their impression of Zhao Huan instantly fell to the bottom.
The look in Zhao Huan's eyes was full of hostility.
"My lord, let me change the question!"
"The servants treat the prince as a distinguished guest and serve him well. How can the prince repay such kindness with enmity?"
"I thought that the prince was both bad and good, but now it seems that I have misunderstood. The prince is simply evil!"
The reason why the singers reacted so fiercely is because Zhao Huan's question is very likely to ruin Li Shishi's reputation.
If the person that Master Li favors is not His Majesty, then he will definitely lose His Majesty's love.
On the contrary, those literati, nobles and nobles who pursue Master Li will give up completely.
You must know that Master Li's success depends not only on his unparalleled appearance and talent.
She emerged from the mire without stain, and she is still innocent until now. Even His Majesty admires her more than he desires her.
It can be said that as long as Li Shishi answers, scandal rumors will spread all over the sky in an instant.
Faced with Zhao Huan's dirty tricks, Li Shishi bit his thin lips lightly, his eyes obviously no longer as calm as before.
"The prince and the slave family have an open and honest game. The slave family will naturally not reject anyone who comes."
"But the prince has repeatedly used such despicable tricks to humiliate the slave family. Isn't it beneath the status of the prince?"
Not only did Zhao Huan not restrain himself at all, but his attitude became even tougher, as if he wanted to make Li Shishi look bad.
"Can't afford to lose?"
"The rules are set by Master Li, but I have always followed them strictly and answered whatever is asked. On the contrary, Master Li is picky and picky."
"If Master Li is not convinced, you are free to ask me about my private matters."
At this moment, Li Yulan, who had been waiting by the side, couldn't bear it anymore and asked softly: "Well, who does the prince like more, the princess or Miss Zheng?"
Everyone's eyes suddenly gleamed, and they secretly sighed that Li Yulan's question was too subtle, and Zhao Huan would definitely not be able to answer it.
The result was beyond everyone's expectations. Zhao Huan did not hesitate at all, and the corners of his mouth raised, looking very free and easy.
"This question is a gift from me to you."
"Only children make choices. I want them all. I love both the princess and the concubine equally."
Li Yulan couldn't stand it anymore and said angrily: "What kind of answer is this? The prince is cheating, you can only choose one!"
The singers and guests at the scene all echoed the song.
"That's right, you can only choose one!"
"Do you dare to choose?"
Zhao Huan raised his eyebrows and said neatly: "Why don't you dare to choose? At the moment, Zhu Lian is my wife, and of course I love Zhu Lian more."
"What's wrong?"
"When Zheng Qingyun gets married, I will naturally be able to drink a bowl of water."
These words were well-founded and without any cover-up, which made it difficult for everyone to find fault with him.
Li Yulan's face turned red. The more free and easy Zhao Huan was, the more helpless she was against Zhao Huan. As the saying goes, a dead pig is not afraid of boiling water...
At this moment, Zhao Huan stretched out his hand to light the incense: "It's almost time. If the bell doesn't ring, Master Li will lose."
"Could it be that for the sake of a mere private matter, Master Li can even neglect the important responsibilities entrusted to him by His Majesty?"
Murder and heart-wrenching!
These words directly penetrated Li Shishi's heart. It turned out that Zhao Huan knew everything.
Rather than saying that the protagonists of this incense-burning debate were Zhao Huan and Li Shishi, it would be better to say that the person Zhao Huan played against was His Majesty from beginning to end.
Li Shishi's handsome little face sometimes turned red and sometimes turned pale.
Since she became famous, this is the first time she has been crowded to such an extent. Her first taste of the chaos left a deep impression on her!
Under the nervous gazes of all the singers, Li Shishi took a deep breath and risked his life. He was about to answer, but was interrupted by Zhao Huan.
"Forget it, I'd better change the question."
"What does Mr. Li like to eat?"
The surrounding singers were almost dodged. They were stunned for a while, and then started to curse.
"The prince is too bad, he will play tricks on us!"
"Your Majesty is so good! I like you so much..."
"I was so scared that I broke out in a cold sweat. I thought the prince really wanted to corrupt the owner of the hall, but it turned out to be another false shot."
"The incense-burning policy is over. Your Majesty must stay and appease the slave family. The slave family is all frightened."
Although the singers were constantly fussing, they all breathed a sigh of relief.
If Master Li is corrupted, the Hongyan Pavilion will be doomed, and singers like them will also be implicated. If you are lucky, you will be married into a rich family as a concubine. If you are lucky, you will meet a gentle and kind lady.
On the other hand, if you are not very lucky, your life will be in danger. You will either be beaten to death by your wife, or you will end up on the street. The worst is to make a living in a "black kiln" and be ravaged by others.
Zhao Huan naturally knew that these singers were helpless. If they directly opened the Hongyan Pavilion, they would probably suffer.
As for the Jiaofang Division, there are already enough singers, and there really is no room to accommodate so many more singers.
Therefore, Zhao Huan naturally would not really embarrass them before considering the resettlement method.
The way Li Shishi looked at Zhao Huan had undergone subtle changes.
Some are disgusted, some are angry, but most of all, they are grateful.
Fortunately, Zhao Huan let her go, otherwise the Hongyan Pavilion would have been ruined!