Chapter 152.1

Chapter 152.1

Yuan Tiangang clasped his hands and said, Your Majesty, your humble servant has a strategy that could bring the greatest benefit to our Great Xia!

Lin Beifan laughed and said, Minister Yuan, what is your plan? Speak quickly!

Yuan Tiangang chuckled, Your Majesty, at this moment, the three kingdoms are at war, and our Great Xias stance is extremely important! It can be said without reservation that whichever side we favor will surely win! So, why not extort all three kingdoms at the same time?

Everyone was shocked. Extorting all three kingdoms at the same time?

This Yuan Tiangang truly dares to think big!

However, the other partys words seemed to make some sense!

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Minister, explain your method in detail!

Yes, Your Majesty!

Yuan Tiangang began to speak, sharing the thoughts he had in mind.

After listening, Lin Beifan was very satisfied: This method is good, but the demand is a bit modest! How about this, I have decided that we will demand 10 million taels from each country!

Ten million taels! Everyone was shocked.

My goodness, His Majesty really dares to ask for a high price!

Although Great Shi, Great Zhu, and Great Xue are all great kingdoms with relatively strong national power, their national treasury income might not even reach ten million taels!

Asking for so much right off the bat, isnt that digging their roots?

Your Majesty, isnt that a bit too much to ask for? Im worried

No need to worry, they can definitely afford it. I have full confidence in them! Lin Beifan said with a beaming smile.

The civil and military officials looked at each other, and since His Majesty had spoken, they could only nod in agreement.

Lin Beifan continued, There should be no problem with the Great Shi and Great Zhu kingdoms, as their nations are on the brink of collapse and they should agree to our terms. However, its not the same with Great Xue!

The power of the Great Xue Kingdom is at its peak, and they definitely wont submit easily! Moreover, this trip to Great Xue could be particularly dangerous! After all, I have executed two of their envoys, and the Great Xue Emperor is a man who insists on vengeance. He might seek retribution!

So, who is willing to make this journey on my behalf?

At this, the officials looked at each other in dismay, and no one spoke up.

After all, since His Majesty had executed two of their envoys, it was only proper for the other side to respond in kind. If negotiations failed, it was possible that one of them would be executed in return.

Therefore, they truly dared not go to Great Xue, fearing that the Great Xue Emperor might snap them away.

Yuan Tiangang spoke loudly, Your Majesty, it was this humble servant who proposed this idea, so please entrust this matter to me. This humble servant is confident in accomplishing the mission and returning unscathed!

Lin Beifan looked at his very confident demeanor and, recalling the others capabilities, smiled, Very well, this matter shall be entrusted to Minister Yuan! Upon your return, we shall discuss your reward. Additionally, I will dispatch the Heng Ha Generals to ensure your safety throughout the journey!

Thank you, Your Majesty! Yuan Tiangang exclaimed loudly.

After the morning court session, Yuan Tiangang set off with the Heng Ha Generals towards the Great Shi Kingdom.

Traveling as fast as lightning, they arrived at the imperial palace of the Great Shi Kingdom in just three days and met with the Emperor of Great Shi.

The Great Shi Emperor was very surprised; Great Xia had actually sent an envoy at this time.

What exactly was the other party planning?

Great Shi Emperor, his mind buzzing with thoughts, asked, What important matter brings you here on behalf of Great Xia?

Yuan Tiangang bowed respectfully and said, Great Shi Emperor, currently, the nations of Great Shi, Great Zhu, and Great Xue are embroiled in conflict. Great Shi and Great Zhu are suffering defeat after defeat, and the situation is dire! His Majesty is deeply concerned and has sent us to discuss an urgent matter with you!

An urgent matter to discuss?

Great Shi Emperor pondered for a moment, his eyes lit up as he quickly asked, Is Great Xia willing to send troops to join us in resisting Great Xue?

Upon further reflection, he realized he was worrying too much, as he no longer had a choice.

If he disagreed, Great Xia would send troops, and he would be finished immediately.

If he agreed, Great Xia would not send troops, and although he would still be doomed, he would have an additional way out.

Ordinary people all know how to choose.

However, he still asked a question: Does your Great Xia truly honor its promises?

Great Shi Emperor, you have absolutely no need to worry about this.

Yuan Tiangang said with a smile. Our sovereign is a person who keeps his word! Look at how many emperors are now residing in Great Xia, arent they all safe and sound?

The Great Shi Emperor nodded slightly.

This was no secret. Basically, everyone knew it.

Great Xia was now home to five former emperors. They had once fought each other to the death, but now they were all gathered together, enjoying food, drink, and leisure!

Although they no longer held the power they once did, their status and wealth remained, allowing them to live a life of dignity and comfort.

It was precisely because he understood these matters that he hesitated when the Great Xia Emperor proposed this condition.

To be honest, he felt that if he needed to flee, Great Xia would be a good destination.

After much deliberation, he finally spoke up: Someone come, tally the gold, silver, and jewels in the national treasury and send them to Great Xia!

The officials were immediately shocked and spoke anxiously.

Your Majesty, you must not do this!

The national treasury is the foundation of our nation; it must not be used lightly and certainly not given to Great Xia!

Great Xia is an enemy state; their words cannot be trusted!

Please reconsider, Your Majesty, do not act on impulse!

Great Shi Emperor became furious: Great Xias words cannot be trusted, but can yours be trusted? Dont think Im unaware that many of you have already secured your escape routes, ready to flee at any moment! I too wish to live, what is wrong with that?

The officials blushed with shame, for indeed they had prepared their escape routes.

In this era, wars were frequent and the turnover of states was common, so the loyalty of the civil and military officials was very low.

They could serve this Emperor, or they could serve another.

Seeing that the situation is unfavorable, escape immediately; staying alive is the most important thing.

Now, the Great Shi is on the brink of collapse, they will certainly flee. They cant just accompany it to its death, can they?

The Great Shi Emperor roared, Now, I am still the Emperor of Great Shi, and my word is law here! I am laying down the law nowif any of you speak another word, I will have his head chopped off!

The officials looked at each other, and in the end, no one spoke again.

The Minister of the Ministry of Revenue stepped forward with a wry smile and said, But Your Majesty, there isnt so much gold, silver, and jewels in the national treasury!

Is there not

The Emperors eyes sharpened: Then seize the assets. Whose family is wealthy, seize from them; whoever has money, seize from them. We must gather a total of 10 million taels!

Yes, Your Majesty! the officials trembled with fear.

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