Only Private Matters, Not Official Matters
Before Qi Zhen Emperor could respond to Su Ziluo's words, the crown prince became anxious.
He immediately said, "Teacher Su, is it? It doesn't matter whether War Secretary Ji killed him or not. In short, isn't it a life for a life? If War Secretary Ji killed him, then just punish him accordingly. Do you want my Great Lin to compensate you ten to one? "
What a hateful way to put it!
But …
Qi Zhen Emperor was very satisfied with the crown prince's words. After all, they were exactly what he wanted to say.
'Good son, well done!
You've said everything I'm thinking! '
However, he couldn't indulge his son too much on the surface. For the time being, he glared at Jing Hua.
"Don't be rude!"
"This son knows his mistake!"
Jing Hua reluctantly retreated.
Qi Zhen Emperor sneered and said to Su Ziluo, "We will definitely give Qujiang an explanation for this matter. Teacher Su, please stay at the relay station for the time being."
Su Ziluo nodded lightly. "In that case, I hope this matter can be resolved quickly."
"Definitely!"
"But …" Su Ziluo suddenly said, "This matter concerns both countries. Some things are not so simple. I hope Your Majesty understands."
His words contained a deeper meaning.
Even a fool would understand!
What about a life for a life? What about using the Great Lin's laws to deal with it? None of these were Su Ziluo's goals!
Jing Hua glared at him angrily. He couldn't help but blurt out, "Do you really want ten lives for one?"
"Crown Prince is wrong!" Su Ziluo replied.
"How is it wrong?"
Su Ziluo said solemnly, "If we can use our lives to pay for it, then doesn't your Great Lin owe my Qujiang countless lives?"
Whoosh ~
Su Ziluo's indifferent words shocked everyone present.
Before anyone could react, Su Ziluo's strange smile disappeared from his face. He raised his eyes and stared at them with eyes as deep as ink.
He continued, "Five years ago, the Great Lin and Qujiang fought at Cangshui. In the end, there were countless casualties and rivers of blood. My Qujiang army was defeated and was forced to pay tribute to the Great Lin every year. We even gave you two cities at Luhai Pass. This incident has been a knot in the hearts of my Qujiang citizens for many years. Now, I only hope that this knot can be untied. Then, the matter of General Yuchi will be forgotten."
Just as the last word fell —
"Impudent!"
Qi Zhen Emperor was enraged and slammed his palms heavily on the dragon throne.
Immediately after, a dozen armed guards rushed in and surrounded Su Ziluo and his entourage.
The moment the sword was pulled out from the hilt, a loud sound rang out!
The two people who were trapped in the middle were not afraid at all.
Su Ziluo was still Su Ziluo!
The attendants beside him naturally followed him.
He was very calm!
But in the next moment, Qi Zhen Emperor slammed his hand down on his throne.
What followed was another shout of "impudent!"
All the guards threw their swords to the ground and knelt down in an instant.
All of them fell to the ground.
"Who gave you the courage to bring weapons into the palace?"
Qi Zhen Emperor angrily rebuked.
The leader of the guards raised his head and trembled as he looked at Crown Prince Jing Hua.
Jing Hua, on the other hand, broke out in cold sweat and gave him a look to shut up.
'You brat, if you dare reveal that it was this Crown Prince's order, I will make your entire family suffer!'
The guard knew this very well, so he lowered his gaze again.
He did not speak.
Qi Zhen Emperor was burning with anger. He pointed at the guard. "Men, behead him!"
"Your Majesty, spare us!"
"Drag him out."
Someone came from outside and pulled him out. The other guards who were kneeling on the ground took their swords and retreated in panic.
The scene just now was like a farce.
Su Ziluo looked at them coldly from beginning to end, not caring at all. He only waited for Qi Zhen Emperor's reply.
Qi Zhen Emperor calmed his anger and explained to Su Ziluo, "What happened just now was not directed at Teacher Su."
"I understand!" After he finished speaking, he continued, "However, even if His Majesty were to kill us here, it would still be pardonable."
"If I kill you here, where would I put my face?"
"Is that so? Then, how would Your Majesty feel about General Yuchi's death? "
"You want this Prince to return those two cities? Impossible!"
There was no room for negotiation!
"Your Majesty, don't be in such a hurry to reply. You have a long time to think about it." Su Ziluo spoke slowly.
The onlookers were anxious when they heard this.
Su Ziluo made his intentions clear and immediately cupped his hands. "During this time, I will stay at the relay station. I hope Your Majesty will consider this carefully. In short, my suggestion remains the same!"
His attitude was firm.
In the end, he left Zhangzhi Hall under the watchful eyes of the crowd.
For one life, the Great Lin would have to return two cities exchanged with the blood of tens of thousands of generals.
Don't even think about it!
Qi Zhen Emperor was determined not to return it!
However, someone in the imperial court said, "Your Majesty, the Qujiang of today is no longer the Qujiang of five years ago. Just this time, they only used thirty thousand soldiers to cause chaos in our border region. Their strength cannot be underestimated!"
"Lord Zhang means that we should return the cities?"
"This official is only stating my opinion!"
'You dare to contradict the Emperor's opinion? You're doomed!'
At this time, it was Jing Yi's turn to speak. He first looked at Jing Rong, then said, "Imperial Father, this son feels that although this matter involves the friendship between our two countries, there is no need to return the cities. That Teacher Su is only a small military officer and is not a threat."
Qi Zhen Emperor narrowed his eyes. "Then what do you mean?"
"There is no need to pay attention to it. Since this happened in the capital, it must be handled according to the Great Lin's laws. These are the rules and cannot be broken. As the saying goes, everyone is equal. Even if the other party is a great general of Qujiang, we can just compensate them with some gold, silver, and jewels."
"Hmm, what you said is correct."
"Moreover, they came to the capital under the guise of a marriage proposal. Whether or not they have other motives remains to be investigated. Imperial Father is the monarch of a country. Naturally, you cannot allow yourself to be led by the nose by a small Qujiang." Jing Hua spoke clearly and logically.
When the onlookers heard this, they felt that it was indeed the case.
Jing Hua couldn't restrain himself and bluntly said, "This time, this son also thinks the same. At worst, we will kill War Secretary Ji and compensate them with our lives."
Jing Hua was furious.
Although his future Crown Princess was Ji Li's biological younger sister, he understood very well that he shouldn't help his own family and should not help his own family.
Or perhaps he followed his Imperial Father's temperament and thought that killing people would solve the problem!
But if he became the Emperor in the future, wouldn't there be wandering ghosts everywhere? Even the underworld wouldn't be able to contain them all.
The ministers also had their own opinions.
Apart from Jing Rong, he didn't say a word. After the meeting was over, he immediately chased after Su Ziluo, who was about to board his carriage.
"Is something the matter, Prince Rong?" Su Ziluo was polite to him.
"Teacher Su, why don't we find a place to talk?" Jing Rong went straight to the point.
"At this critical juncture, Prince Rong wants to talk to me? Isn't that inappropriate? "
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