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One was the right to mint currency!
The other was the right to collect taxes autonomously!
The former meant that the Langya Prince could issue his own currency!
The latter meant that the Langya Prince would have absolute power over life and death concerning the people in his territory!
No matter what, it was impossible to agree to these two points. If these powers were truly delegated, the Langya Prince would undoubtedly rebel at that moment.
Su Qianxue shot a cold glare at Minister Wang, demanding, "What do you mean by this, Minister Wang? If you wish for death, you can say it directly to me!"
At her words, the court officials were taken aback and turned their gazes toward Minister Wang. Who didn’t know that he was a trusted confidant of the Langya Prince? At this moment, with external threats looming, he dared to make such demands. It seemed that the Langya Prince could no longer wait.
However, Minister Wang remained unfazed. He knelt before Su Qianxue with a sincere expression and said, "Your Majesty! Everything I do is for our Great Zhou Dynasty! The Langya Prince commands over ten Wan Dajun, who have been lacking food and military supplies in recent years! If we don’t take action now, when the Xia Kingdom Army invades, these troops will be unable to mobilize."
"If you do not grant these two powers, then the sixteen Wan Dajun under the Langya Prince may not be able to participate in battle. I have already laid out the conditions clearly!"
The Langya Prince had begun to test Su Qianxue's resolve! He aimed to gain unimaginable benefits at this critical moment.
Seeing this scene unfold, the Lingnan Prince Heir was about to step forward and declare that his Lingnan King's army could join the fight! But Su Qianxue interrupted him, stating directly, "If you cannot engage in battle, then there is no need for the Ministry of Revenue to provide food and supplies! My Royal Guard can handle it!"
Though there were only thirty thousand men, they were elite among elites!
" Shopkeeper Jiang," she continued after court adjourned, "I can only plead with you now! In order to ensure that our dynasty does not lose its power and that there is no internal strife in the court, I must say this."
The officials murmured among themselves. They all knew how elite the Royal Guard was; they had once annihilated the One Thousand Maple Forest Iron Cavalry! But that had been against an enemy of one hundred thousand troops. What if more were added?
Minister Wang glanced at several court officials, preparing to pressure Su Qianxue together. Yet the Langya Prince felt it was wise to wait a little longer and stepped forward to say, "Your Majesty, since you are unwilling to provide food and supplies, my troops cannot guarantee a smooth transition! When that time comes, please do not blame me for my inability to perform!"
He showed no semblance of a minister, arms crossed, gazing at Su Qianxue. Most of the Civil and Military Officials remained discreet and silent. Instead, a few court officials, including Minister of Justice Luo Yuhua, stepped forward to speak: "Langya Prince, are you planning a rebellion?"
Rebellion? How could that be possible! However, if the soldiers fail to receive their military pay and food, and become desperate with hunger, then who knows what they might do! That would be beyond my control as the Langya Prince!
The Langya Prince spoke leisurely, appearing unconcerned as he watched Luo Yuhua seethe with anger. Su Qianxue, however, coldly laughed and replied, "That's fine. When chaos arises, I will dispatch the Imperial Guard to suppress it!"
Thirty Thousand Royal Guards? That depends on Your Majesty's leadership! The Langya Prince continued to speak slowly, completely dismissing Su Qianxue's words. "If you had one hundred thousand Royal Guards, the king might fear you! But you only have Thirty Thousand Royal Guards to face Xia Kingdom's ten Wan Dajun! Do you really think those thirty thousand men are equivalent to three hundred thousand?"
The officials were left speechless; at such a critical moment, few dared to voice their opinions. After all, it was an open confrontation between the Langya Prince and Su Qianxue. To step forward meant having to resolve the issue, and none had the capability to do so.
Thus, it was a matter of authority! No more discussion! As for Xia Kingdom's affairs, Honglu Temple's Minister, do your best to avoid involvement! Prevent war if possible, but if unavoidable, remember one bottom line!
Su Qianxue boldly declared, "Our Great Zhou Dynasty does not favor warfare at present but has never feared it!" With that statement made, she turned grandly and left.
In the vast hall, the officials began to murmur among themselves. Thirty Thousand Royal Guards? How could that be feasible! Even if those three thousand elite soldiers could match ten thousand men in strength, they could not simultaneously withstand both Xia Kingdom and the Langya Prince!
The Langya Prince clearly had other intentions; internal strife coupled with external threats created a precarious situation. With an external army and internal dissent from the Langya Prince, it was a stormy time indeed. They hoped that His Majesty could stabilize the court and the nation.
Many ministers whispered among themselves. The Langya Prince heard them but raised his head defiantly, disregarding their words! The king holds military power; would he still fear Su Qianxue? Let a wave of refugees trouble you first; then let the Xia Kingdom Army teach you a lesson.
The Langya Prince did not believe that Xia Kingdom's ten Wan Dajun could not eliminate Thirty Thousand Royal Guards.
Even if the Thirty Thousand Royal Guards wielded the most powerful weapons, they would still be unable to contend with such a vast army. Among the crowd, many military generals felt a headache coming on at the mere thought of facing the Xia Kingdom's forces. The elite troops of the Xia Kingdom ranked at the top among the armies of a hundred nations; not only were their weapons advanced, but their soldiers also possessed formidable combat skills and exceptional organizational capabilities.
While these generals were troubled by the prospect of the Xia Kingdom's army not engaging in battle, Lin Qingyue's mind was filled with images of Su Qianxue's domineering demeanor. She pondered, is this what a woman from Jiang Han is like? Even in the face of such immense pressure, with both internal and external troubles looming, she remained unyielding and fearless. This must be the confidence that Jiang Han instilled in Su Qianxue. With Jiang Han backing her, what could Su Qianxue possibly fear?
But shouldn't that fearless attitude belong to me, Lin Qingyue? As she reflected on every word Su Qianxue had spoken, she felt overwhelmed by a sense of loss; all that confidence was derived entirely from Jiang Han. The more she thought about it, the more her heart ached, and she found herself unable to focus on the issue of the Xia Kingdom's army.
No, I must go find Jiang Han! Why should Su Qianxue possess such confidence? I was here first; why should she have it all?
A look of unwillingness crossed Lin Qingyue's face as she turned and dashed toward Jiang Han Tavern.
Inside Jiang Han Tavern, Jiang Han was lounging comfortably on a sofa. Beside him, Su Qianxue was giving him a leg massage, her face adorned with a smile that was a stark contrast to her imposing demeanor in court.
" Shopkeeper Jiang! I still need more Eight-Sided Han Swords, Oil Saws, as well as those Hei Jia armors, Fire Axes, and Compound Bows!" Su Qianxue spoke softly. "I probably need around thirty thousand sets to equip the newly recruited soldiers. With troubles both inside and outside our kingdom, I can only rely on you for help!"
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