One faction is the main battle, the other faction is the main harmony.

The reason why Qin Zhen went out frequently was because he couldn't decide whether to fight or to reconcile.

"There are two major sects divided in the court?" Empress Dowager Han immediately arrested the key in Ji Xiaotang's words.

"Oh," Ji Xiaotang paused a little, "This is not what the prince said, it was summarized by me after I heard the prince talk about his troubles."

"Master and..." Empress Dowager Han's eyes sank, and she thought secretly in her heart.

It seems that there are indeed many ministers in the court who advocated peace talks with the barbarians. If so, should she follow the flow?

Queen Mother Han knew the current dilemma of the Qin Dynasty clearly and said that he should give priority to mobilizing people and food to supply to the north, but he also needed people and food to be served.

People may be able to get together, but the food and grass...

The national treasury is empty. As a result of years of famine among the people, almost every household has lost food.

In this case, if you want to fight the Northern Barbarians, although she has full trust in Qi Younian. However powerful Qi Younian is just a person, without strong soldiers and enough food and grass...

The mighty Hou is the lesson of the past.

If Qi Younian fought with the Northern Barbarians but could not defend Zhenshan Pass, then not only would the northern gate of the Qin Dynasty be opened, but from then on, the Northern Barbarians' army could go south and there would be no more obstacles.

Zhenshan Pass is the northern gate of the Qin Dynasty, and so are the Weiwu Hou and his son.

In order to protect the capital and the great Qin Dynasty, at least most of the country, Empress Dowager Han had long tended to talk in her heart. It was just because Da Qin had always been towards the Northern Barbarians that she did not want to be caught and even fell into a bad reputation, so she endured and didn't say anything.

But if someone in the courtiers say it, things will be different.

Empress Dowager Han immediately cheered up and asked Ji Xiaotang carefully.

At this time, Ji Xiaotang refused to say it. She told Empress Dowager Han that Qin Zhen was just talking about family complaints with her and did not mention specific people and things. Most of what she told Empress Dowager Han was her own judgment.

"The Empress Dowager treats my close relatives, and I will only say such unscrupulous words in front of the Empress Dowager."

If Ji Xiaotang is so vague, Empress Dowager Han can't do anything to her.

But after finally hearing the word "peace talk", Empress Dowager Han did not intend to let Ji Xiaotang go easily like this.

"Now my Qin Dynasty is in internal and external troubles,... before the troops move, food and grass go first..." Empress Dowager Han also complained to Ji Xiaotang. "I really don't want to watch Ayou and other soldiers use their flesh and blood..."

"Then, mother, can't we have a peace talk?" Ji Xiaotang looked at Empress Dowager Han, with an urgent need for innocence and a confusion in his eyes. He seemed to be deeply moved by Empress Dowager Han's compassionate words.

"We in Daqin have no precedent for peace talks with the barbarians." Empress Dowager Han said slowly.

"Previous cases are made by people. The mother and queen are wise and wise. They can see what ordinary people cannot see, and they can see farther than ordinary people. People are so mediocre. Why should mother and queen care about their thoughts? The mother and queen are for the Qin Dynasty and the people of the Qin Dynasty, right? If the mother and queen do not do such a precedent, who else can do it?"

"Xiaotang, do you really think so?" Queen Mother Han asked as she stared at Ji Xiaotang.

Ji Xiaotang nodded seriously.

Empress Dowager Han has been in charge of the government for many years, not out of necessity, but a choice. Empress Dowager Han has a stronger desire for power and control than ordinary people, and claims to be wise and magical, not inferior to men, not to Qin and emperors of previous dynasties.

It was Ji Xiaotang who caught Empress Dowager Han’s mind that he said such words.

Empress Dowager Han was already thinking about peace talks, but Ji Xiaotang said something and was full of confidence. However, she was a veteran woman after all.

"We are still the experience of women. Xiaotang, are you influenced by King An when you think so?"

Ji Xiaotang immediately shook her head and told Empress Dowager Han that Qin Zhen was the main force in the war.

"The prince wishes he could lead his troops to the north in person."

"Oh." Empress Dowager Han was skeptical, "There is no need to mention the peace talks."

"Yes." Ji Xiaotang nodded immediately, "I just talked about the major national affairs and relieved the empress dowager."

"That's right." Empress Dowager Han also smiled.

After talking for a while, Empress Dowager Han did not mean to let Ji Xiaotang leave.

"Ayou's expedition is a foregone conclusion." Empress Dowager Han told Ji Xiaotang, "The Weiwu Hou Mansion has lost a general. Ayou is here... Alas..."

Empress Dowager Han sighed and then said that she wanted Qi Younian to get married before going to war.

"Mrs. Weiwu Hou has agreed. Changning is willing to marry into Weiwu Hou Mansion at this time. Changning is a princess after all. Although this is a grievance, she is for the sake of national justice and inspiration of Weiwu Hou Mansion..."

"I didn't expect that Changning was so wise and felt sorry for her." Ji Xiaotang immediately said in Empress Dowager Han's tone.

Empress Dowager Han looked at Ji Xiaotang and seemed to be very satisfied with her attitude.

However, what made Queen Mother Han more satisfied is still to come.

After Ji Xiaotang left the palace and returned to Prince An's mansion, he would repeat Empress Dowager Han's words whenever he saw the female relatives in the capital. Soon, not only the high-ranking officials and officials in the capital learned, but even ordinary people also learned how Princess Changning understood the righteousness and served the country, and did not hesitate to compromise herself for this.

Originally, Changning's reputation in the capital was not good, but after Ji Xiaotang's efforts, Changning's image in the eyes of the world has undergone earth-shaking changes.

Only in times of crisis can one see the true nature of people. Princess Changning is very wise and sacrifices herself for the country.

When Empress Dowager Han heard the news, she didn't know what it was, but Ji Xiaotang smiled.

Qi Younian would not marry Changning, but she had paved the way for Changning, a path that Changning had to go.

...

Grand Court Meeting

Sure enough, some court officials mentioned peace talks, and soon the court officials were divided into two factions, one of which was based on Qin Lin and Qi Younian, who firmly dominated the war, while the other faction was based on the war peace talks.

The two factions had a big debate, and the debate lasted intermittently for three days.

Mr. Han and Mr. Xie also turned to the peace faction.

The voices of peace talks became louder and louder, and Qi Younian seemed to be moved, but he still insisted on fighting with the Beiman.

Finally, Emperor Longqing made the final decision.

As a result, it was naturally consistent with Ji Xiaotang and Qi Younian's discussion.

The war is for peace talks, and peace talks are for the ultimate solution to the hidden danger of the Northern Barbarians.

The Qin Dynasty needs time to breathe, and Qi Younian’s strategy of farming requires time to implement.

As the battle is about to go, Qi Younian has said goodbye to Ji Xiaotang.
Chapter completed!