Chapter 50 The old prime minister's plan
In the imperial study, the quarrel continued.
"Hmph, what's the majesty of our court if this happens? If it is spread, the court will be truly disgraced."
"What can I do if I don't agree? I mobilize the army to encircle and suppress it? I'm afraid that a large army will be useless. The question is, what should I do if the encircle and suppress it fail?"
Everyone was talking and quarreling endlessly, which made Emperor Longqing’s forehead hurt.
"Stop all."
Looking at the noisy imperial study room, Emperor Longqing couldn't help but shout angrily.
Seeing Emperor Longqing get angry, the ministers shut up and banned their words.
"Prime Minister, what do you think?" The emperor rubbed his eyebrows and looked at the Prime Minister who was silent on the side.
Prime Minister Wende was a veteran of three dynasties and a teacher of Emperor Longqing.
Emperor Longqing knew very well that his teacher was as smart as a demon.
Many seemingly difficult problems can be easily solved when it comes to the old prime minister.
The Prime Minister took a step forward and bowed: "Your Majesty, the purpose of the Immortal Sect is very obvious, which is to shock us with strength, cooperate with the court, and obtain various conveniences. Therefore, the current situation is beneficial to the court."
"Well, I can see this too. Teacher, what should we do to this Immortal Sect?" asked Emperor Longqing.
Prime Minister Wende pondered for a moment and said, "At present, I can only satisfy the appetite of the Immortal Sect. Not only should I agree to the conditions they proposed today, Your Majesty also has to issue an order to enthrone the Immortal Sect as the first sect of our dynasty."
"In order to show the mighty grace of our dynasty, Your Majesty also needs to give additional rewards to the Immortal Sect. We will give whatever they lack."
"Not only that, Your Majesty should also issue an order to define Lanqiong Mountain within a radius of a hundred miles into the territory of the Immortal Sect."
"If possible, Your Majesty will also choose a princess from the royal family and give it to the head of the Immortal Sect."
"In addition, your majesty's princes can also be sent to the Immortal Sect to practice."
Prime Minister Wende's words shocked everyone present.
They all looked at the old prime minister dazed.
For a moment, the entire imperial study room was silent.
“Bold.”
"The treacherous minister makes a mistake in the country. Your Majesty, I request that this treacherous Wende be killed."
"The treacherous and slander should be killed."
“…”
For a time, there were constant calls for impeachment in Xiaoxiaoyu's study.
Even the emperor had a gloomy face.
What does this old thing mean? I still think it is not majestic enough today? I still have to take the initiative to come to the door and lick it?
Is this going to find a Supreme Emperor for the court?
"Prime Minister, I hope you can give an explanation." Emperor Longqing said in a deep voice.
Faced with the wave-like impeachment and the anger of Emperor Longqing, Wende's face remained unchanged and said calmly: "There are four reasons."
When everyone heard this, they calmed down one after another, wanting to see what he would say.
Even Emperor Longqing suppressed his anger and wanted to hear how Wende explained it.
Prime Minister Wende said: "First, additional rewards can numb the Immortal Sect, making the Immortal Sect think that the imperial court has accepted their existence and lay the foundation for future dealings. If so, it can even penetrate the Immortal Sect."
"Secondly, the people in the martial arts world are unruly. The imperial court's enthronement of the Immortal Sect as the No. 1 sect in the world will inevitably cause dissatisfaction among the people in the martial arts world, and it will definitely cause trouble to the Immortal Sect. Even if the Immortal Sect is strong, facing the challenges of the entire martial arts world, I think they will have a headache."
"Third, giving marriage to the head of the Immortal Sect is also a strategy. With the relationship between the in-laws, it can also deepen the connection between the court and the Immortal Sect. However, I think the other party is likely to refuse."
"Fourth, although it was my first contact, it can be seen that this Immortal Sect is not simple. Arrange the prince to go to the Immortal Sect to practice. On the one hand, you can understand this sect, and on the other hand, you can also practice their practice methods. I think their practice methods must be very extraordinary in the sect that has been passed down for ten thousand years."
In the imperial study, listening to Prime Minister Wende's talk, the king and his ministers fell into deep thought.
"Hmph, my princess is a noble status in the dynasty. This Immortal Sect is just a rural sect. Can you still dare to refuse Your Majesty's marriage?" Zhao Kaichang, the Minister of Rites, snorted coldly.
"Mr. Zhao, don't deceive yourself."
Prime Minister Wende said without raising his eyelids.
Zhao Kaichang was speechless and hummed and stopped talking.
Wende said again: "I think if the head of the Immortal Sect does not agree to get married, he can retire and give him a marriage to other senior leaders of the Immortal Sect."
Emperor Longqing's eyelids twitched.
Good guy, this must be paid back!
But think about it, what Wende said makes sense.
If there is a marriage relationship, it may be much more convenient to penetrate the Immortal Sect in the future.
"What do you think the Prime Minister said?" Emperor Longqing looked at everyone.
Hearing the emperor's question, Li Fei, the Minister of Revenue, stepped forward and bowed: "Your Majesty, I have different opinions."
"Your dear," said Emperor Longqing.
Li Fei, the Minister of Revenue, bowed and said: "According to the Prime Minister, the Immortal Sect is the first sect in the world, to make the Jianghu and the Immortal Sect opposed it. But in this way, our country will be uneasy! At present, the war on the front line is in a tight position. If there is another internal incident, if the ferocious beast breaks through the defense line, it will be in danger of dying back to our court. Please think twice."
The Minister of Revenue Li Fei finished speaking, and other ministers nodded, obviously they also had such concerns.
"Does Lord Li look at people in the world too highly?"
The old prime minister looked calm and said, "Not mentioning the specific strength of the Immortal Sect, the twenty strong men who stayed in the palace who were not inferior to Eunuch Liu can sweep the entire martial arts world. Those people in the martial arts world alone are not enough to cause chaos in our country."
"Also, I have a guess. The earthquake and mountain shaking incident that happened in the Heilong Mountains yesterday may have nothing to do with this Immortal Sect, otherwise it would not be such a coincidence. Perhaps it was their birth that caused the vision of Heilong Mountain to be full of strange phenomena."
"If my guess comes true, then this sect will be very terrible. The strength they show today is probably just the tip of the iceberg. Isn't it easy for such a sect to deal with those martial arts people in the martial arts world?"
Everyone pondered for a moment, and Zhao Kaichang, the Ministry of Rites, asked: "Since it cannot threaten the Immortal Sect, why did the Prime Minister come up with this idea?"
"Your Majesty, and you all, don't you think the martial arts world in the nearest is a bit too jumping?" The old prime minister's eyes were bright.
Everyone suddenly realized.
Yes! The court can no longer suppress the martial arts world with spiritual energy revived. If this continues, it will be bad for the court.
If you use the hands of the Immortal Sect to suppress the martial arts world, it would be a big deal.
"If the world is suppressed, then will the Immortal Sect be even more arrogant?" Li Fei of the Ministry of Revenue frowned.
"It's okay."
The old prime minister waved his hand, "The name of the world's number one sect will only attract those rebellious and powerful people. These people are what the court needs to solve. Those respected old people in the world will still exist. Although they cannot threaten the Immortal Sect, they can also play a certain balance."
The ministers nodded when they heard this, as if they were convinced.
Chapter completed!