He never expected that Li Changfeng could say such heroic words, and he couldn't help but start to imagine the scene when he ascended the throne and led the army to fight against the Southern Barbarians and was admired by thousands of people.
Li Ji was not only amazed but also angry and worried.
Because it can be seen from the eyes of Emperor Qianwu, as well as some courtiers and generals, that they very much agree with this concept.
However, this is just a beautiful fantasy after all. Things are far from that point. As long as everyone is rational, they will not allow that situation to happen.
When he was about to retort, Li Changfeng paused and looked at the many generals. He continued to speak and said loudly: "You have all sacrificed your lives and blood for me, Da Gan. Do you just want me to be so humble? Are you just because of peace? It has been so long that you have no bloody fear of war? Are you willing to let the descendants of Daqian poke your backs? Are you willing to do so?!"
"Dagan is surrounded by enemies. If we compromise today and send the thirteenth princess for a marriage, will other powerful enemies follow suit and ask for the princess? If I marry the princess of the right age, will I have to cede territory and ask for peace? Or will I have to pay indemnity and pay tribute? and?"
Anyone who can enter the eyes of Emperor Qianwu and be appointed as a general is not an elite soldier and a brave general.
This series of questions made most of the generals' eyes burst into astonishing expressions, and their expressions became excited.
Li Changfeng took a deep breath and said loudly: "Only when a country's soldiers have character and blood, can this country have hope and will not be bullied by others!"
At this point, Li Changfeng looked at Emperor Qianwu and shouted: "I, the Qian Dynasty, must have character! No marriage! No compensation! No land! No tribute! The emperor guards the country, and the king dies in the country!"
As soon as these words came out, Emperor Qianwu looked even more excited.
Seeing this scene, Li Ji was very anxious.
He quickly interjected: "Father, don't listen to his deceptive words. How can you fight without money? Do you rely on words? Can you rely on blood? Can you not be hungry?"
This series of questions was like a basin of cold water poured on the heads of Emperor Qianwu and everyone.
yes!
No matter how good your words are and how strong your heart is, how can you fight without money?
In an instant, everyone calmed down, even the radicals in the military calmed down.
They wanted to conquer the barbarians from all over the world and make great achievements, but they also had to respect reality and not drag the cadres they had worked so hard to build into the abyss of war.
Even Emperor Qianwu sat down on the dragon throne with a dejected look on his face.
There seemed to be no choice but to get married.
Emperor Qianwu said in a low tone: "That's all, that's all, pass on my decree to the Thirteenth Princess Li Mingzhu..."
However, he was interrupted by Li Changfeng mid-sentence.
"Who said you can't fight without money? My son..."
As a result, he was interrupted by Li Ji before he finished speaking.
"Absurd! If you don't have money, are you going to let my soldiers drink from the northwest wind?"
Hearing this, Li Changfeng's face darkened, he looked at Li Ji, and said coldly: "You weakling with no balls, if you dare to interrupt this prince again, be careful, I will beat you to death!"
"You dare!"
Li Ji shouted loudly and seemed not to be afraid at all, but he took a few steps back in an extremely honest manner, keeping a safe distance from Li Changfeng.
Emperor Qianwu naturally didn't believe that it was possible to fight without money, but he was very curious about what Li Changfeng said, so he scolded Li Ji: "Shut up!"
Then he looked at Li Changfeng: "You continue."
At this time, everyone turned their attention to Li Changfeng.
Li Changfeng said in a firm tone: "My minister's method is very simple, support war with war! Select elite soldiers and strong generals without baggage and food, use the determination to break the cauldron and the indomitable momentum to defeat the enemy's effective strength as quickly as possible and seize the enemy's Use food and grass for your own use, so you don’t have to worry about running out of money!”
As soon as these words came out, Emperor Qianwu and many military generals fell into deep thought.
Li Jize sneered and said: "It's absolutely ridiculous. Who can guarantee victory in every battle? If we fail and there is no food and grass supply, wouldn't all our previous efforts be wasted and we will suffer heavy losses?"
Li Changfeng suddenly turned to look at Li Ji and said coldly: "Consider defeat before fighting. What qualifications do you, a spineless and self-confident waste like you, have to discuss this matter with this prince? If you dare to say more, I will be beaten to death." you!"
"You!..." Li Ji shivered with anger, but did not dare to say anything. He could only ask Emperor Qianwu for help: "Father..."
Emperor Qianwu waved his hand to signal him to shut up, and then looked at Li Changfeng: "The strategy of using war to support war is very good, but what Li Ji said is not unreasonable. What do you think?"
"Father, my sons and ministers also understand this truth. The matter of food and grass can be discussed in the long term, but this battle must be fought even if it is not fought."
Li Changfeng also knew that what Li Ji said made sense. What should he do if he failed?
Insufficient food and money will put all soldiers in trouble.
But this point can be considered in the long term. He is even willing to use his own money as military pay, as long as Li Mingzhu is no longer sent to negotiate peace. But when it comes to such national events, it must be considered in the long term. All he needs to do now is to come up with a strategy.
Li Changfeng cupped his hands and said: "Father, the elite who followed you to conquer the world are still there, so what does it mean to be a mere southern barbarian? If you don't dare to fight now, those warriors who followed you will be old and have no actual combat experience. Wouldn't it be even worse for new recruits who have never seen blood? The Southern Barbarians have not had a war for many years, how can they be the match for my generals?"
Emperor Qianwu frowned and looked hesitant.
As Li Changfeng said, when those who have followed him in the Northern and Southern War are old, how can there be any usable troops in Da Gan?
More importantly, a thousand troops are easy to come by, but a general is hard to find. When those experienced battlefield veterans cannot ride into battle, even if there are thousands of troops, who will lead them?
Seeing this scene, Li Changfeng continued: "If you don't have long-term worries, you will have short-term worries, especially for a country! Now it is the time when the old and new generals and soldiers of Daqian are changing, and Daqian is surrounded by enemies on all sides. Think about the future of Daqian , we need to cultivate a group of young generals and a formidable strong army, so that we can intimidate Xiaoxiao, and in the future we can open up new territories and expand our territory when our country is at its peak."
As soon as these words came out, Emperor Qianwu's frown relaxed and he was completely convinced by Li Changfeng.
Before he could speak, Ye Qingcang, who had never spoken before, spoke.
"Okay! Okay! Okay!"
After praising three times in a row, Ye Qingcang looked quite excited and raised his hands to Emperor Qianwu and said: "Your Majesty, His Highness the Ninth Prince's far-sighted words make me admire him! You must know that there is only peace in this world, so I must have the backbone! The strategy of using war to support war is something that is deep in my heart. Without fighting on the battlefield, how can we train an elite army and strong generals?"
Having said this, Ye Qingcang let out a long sigh, looked around at everyone, and said in a low tone: "When the time comes for me, a veteran general, to be unable to go to the battlefield, if there is no successor, wouldn't it be in danger for me to do so? "
After a pause, Ye Qingcang took a deep breath, his expression gradually became firm, and an astonishing aura erupted from his body. He said with a rainbow of momentum: "Veteran Ye Qingcang is opposed to the marriage proposal and peace, and only wants a fight!"
Ye Qingcang's prestige in the army was rarely matched by anyone, and Li Changfeng's words spoke to the hearts of all generals.
Immediately, a large number of generals agreed.
"I am opposed to the proposal of marriage and peace, and I only want a war!"
"The general seconded the proposal!"
"war!"
For a time, the generals' voices became louder and louder.
Although civil servants did not fight on the battlefield, they still had character. What Li Changfeng said also aroused their hearts. In addition, their foresight and foresight made sense, and they all agreed.
Even the officials who supported Li Ji expressed their approval.
They support Li Ji's succession to the throne, but this does not prevent them from thinking about the present and future of Da Qian.
Seeing this scene, Emperor Qianwu showed a smile on his face.
After the eldest prince Li Chengye saw it, he expressed his position loudly: "Father, what the Nine Emperors said was so inspiring that I also thought that I should not send my relatives to negotiate for peace. I should use the force of thunder to teach the Southern Barbarians a bloody lesson!"
Feng Quji also spoke at this time: "His Royal Highness the Ninth Prince's character is impressive. Fighting to support war is the best strategy. I think it can be implemented!"
Lian Feng Quji, the leader of hundreds of officials, expressed his attitude, and there was no opposition in the Xuanzheng Palace.
Seeing this scene, Li Ji knew that the situation was over, and his face couldn't help but look a little pale.
Emperor Qianwu even laughed out loud.
The worries in his heart were completely gone.
Li Changfeng's words, "The emperor guards the country, the king dies in the country" aroused his great pride.
Emperor Qianwu took a deep breath and said in a firm and loud voice: "I hereby declare that I, Dagan, will not be reconciled! No compensation will be paid! No land will be ceded! No tribute will be paid! If the Nanman dares to offend me, Dagan, they will be punished no matter how far away they are!"
As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere in Xuanzheng Hall reached a climax. Everyone was excited and the pride in their hearts was aroused.
After a while, everyone calmed down a lot. Emperor Qianwu looked at Li Ji with undisguised disgust in his eyes, and said in an indifferent tone: "As my prince of Daqian, you should have the backbone."
"Father..."
Li Ji wanted to defend himself, but Emperor Qianwu raised his hand to stop him. He then looked at Li Changfeng, the admiration on his face undisguised.
"You have guts and well said!"
The contrast in Emperor Qianwu's attitude before and after made Li Ji crazy with jealousy, but he had no choice but to look at Li Changfeng hatefully.
What Li Changfeng said in court today must have greatly increased his prestige in the hearts of civil servants and generals, especially since it was highly praised by Emperor Qianwu and Ye Qingcang, making Li Chengye feel an unprecedented threat.
Although he had an appreciative smile on the surface, he felt a chill in his heart.
The old enemy of the second prince Li Shou was completely finished, but a stronger enemy came.
Next, Emperor Qianwu discussed with his ministers the specific strategy of using war to support war.
Because Li Changfeng had no experience in leading troops in war, he did not participate. He returned to the corner very low-key and continued to be his little transparent.
Finally, Li Mingzhu no longer had to go to get married, his mother and concubine no longer had to worry about it, and he no longer had to feel guilty.
This was the countermeasure he came up with after returning to his mansion and thinking hard last night, and the effect was unexpectedly good.
Li Changfeng couldn't help but sigh. The character of the Ming Dynasty in the previous life was still so exciting even if it was applied to this world.
This court discussion took a full two hours, and then the specific plan to support war with war was finalized, and Emperor Qianwu announced his withdrawal from the court in a happy mood.
Li Changfeng was about to go to Jingren Palace to tell Li Mingzhu and Concubine Lan the news in person, but he was stopped by an angry voice.