PNB Chapter 281 Resistance and Disobedience
Chapter 281 Resistance and Disobedience
"I agree with the Ninth Prince. How can a woman who is powerless decide the war between the two countries? Our Dasheng has never had a precedent of marriage. Do you think that if our Dasheng does not agree to the marriage, you Nanyue and Xiliang will open fire on our Dasheng?"
"Equal negotiations between the two countries rely on soldiers winning battles, not on sacrificing women in exchange for some false peace. If a war really breaks out, our Dasheng soldiers are not cowards. If we want to fight, then we will fight!" This time it was General Sun who spoke up.
In the eyes of these military generals, marriage was a bad idea and a humiliation, and it declared that Dasheng had been defeated without a fight.
The national strength of Nanyue and Xiliang is comparable, and they are also among the most powerful countries.
Before the previous emperor of Da Sheng ascended the throne, Nanyue and Xiliang repeatedly launched wars against Da Sheng, and both countries were defeated later.
Therefore, an armistice agreement was signed with Dasheng, stipulating that neither country would provoke war within a hundred years.
By the time of Emperor Jingzhao, the agreements signed previously had long since become invalid.
In recent years, Nanyue and Xiliang have become ambitious again and have begun to set their sights on Dasheng, which had just pacified external and internal troubles a few years ago.
Expanding territory is probably the ideal ambition of every king. Dasheng has a vast territory and a sparse population, and all kinds of resources are abundant.
Nanyue and Xiliang had thought about the idea of annexing Dasheng.
Since Emperor Jingzhao came to power, Nanyue and Xiliang have launched several wars on the border of Dasheng.
Fortunately, there are still people like Lord Shen, General Sun and General Zhenyuan in the court who lead the soldiers to protect the country of Dasheng.
This also meant that although Nanyue and Xiliang were ready to make moves, they restrained themselves.
Emperor Jing Zhao naturally had a plan in mind regarding the marriage between the two countries.
Nanyue has currently developed new weapons, while Xiliang's heavy cavalry is world-famous.
Of course he knew that what Madam Xie and General Sun said was true.
He believed that as the king of Dasheng, he was just doing the right thing at the lowest cost.
It only requires sacrificing a few women and not moving a single soldier to gain peace for Dasheng.
Even if it is just a few years, it is enough for Dasheng to recuperate and recuperate. When Dasheng has strong troops and horses, it may be possible to unify the world.
Emperor Jing Zhao never concealed the fact that he was an ambitious monarch.
This could be seen when he was still a prince.
The other party also brought a princess with him, and as for whether she was a real princess or not, both parties knew the answer. The marriage was just a fig leaf, a tool to reasonably send resources.
Qin Ruo was not originally on the list of candidates for marriage this time. The person for marriage had already been secretly selected from among the ministers and clan members.
Qin Ruo was originally a chess piece used by him to balance the infighting among several princes.
The attitudes of his sons in the hall towards Qin Ruo made him feel a sense of crisis.
To achieve great things, how can one be confined to love affairs?
Qin Ruo's existence has already violated his bottom line.
Not to mention, she still has that kind of relationship with the Wu'an Marquis Mansion. Even if it has not been made public yet, it is an ironclad fact.
Although Shen Weishan and his son handed over the military power, they still had to be on guard against the cunning rabbit that has three burrows.
No matter which prince marries her, the balance in the court will be broken.
This is a situation he doesn't want to see.
Listening to the ministers on the scene being divided into two factions, arguing fiercely over whether to have a marriage alliance, his eyes grew colder and colder.
"Princess Ning'an, don't you have anything to say? Don't you care at all about the safety of the people and the country of Dasheng?" The Imperial Censor knew Emperor Jingzhao very well. Judging from the situation, a marriage was inevitable.
As for who to send as the marriage partner, although it is hard to say, it does not prevent him from adding fuel to the fire.
The Imperial Censor stared at Qin Ruo and began to speak aggressively.
"Isn't it because you are all rushing to speak that I am silent? Previously, the adults said that I am supported by the people, so I should share the country's worries? I have no fiefdom, no salary, and even the title of group leader is earned by merit. I was born in the countryside since I was a child, and I have paid a lot of taxes. I have never enjoyed a bit of the glory of the royal family. How can I be supported by the people?"
Qin Ruo looked directly at the Imperial Censor with a stern tone.
"Sir, you accuse me of not caring about the lives of the people right away. Do you think that the safety of Dasheng is something that a woman like me can decide? You are enjoying the people's hard work, but you don't make progress at the critical moment. You have no courage. You only know how to push a woman out to calm the situation without any responsibility. You might as well go home and farm, so as not to harm the country and the people."
"You keep saying that you advocate marriage to stop the war, but why has no one ever suggested sending the prince to another country as a hostage? The prince is also supported by the people, and as long as he is alive, he can hold power. How can the blood and tears behind the marriage and the woman be taken for granted by you?"
"How dare you! How can a woman be compared with a man? You are just making trouble." The censor's face flushed red. It was a great shame and humiliation that a dignified censor was forced to retreat step by step by a woman.
Emperor Jing Zhao looked coldly at the ministers who were arguing in the audience, and when he saw Qin Ruo who was still responding calmly until this moment, he felt a little regretful.
If Qin Ruo were a man, with this courage, he would definitely be able to make a difference in the court.
Unfortunately, she's just a woman.
"Princess Ning'an, what will you do if I insist on you marrying Nanyue or Xiliang?" Emperor Jingzhao said in a cold tone.
The Chief Censor and a group of ministers who supported the marriage felt relieved upon hearing this.
Although they didn't know why Qin Ruo suddenly lost favor with Emperor Jing Zhao, the result was developing in the direction they wanted, and they were happy to see it happen.
"I am sent to protect the country, but I don't know where to use the general. A strong country cannot have weak soldiers, and a weak country cannot have foreign relations. What is marriage? It is like cutting a wound to heal the flesh, or drinking poison to quench thirst! As a citizen of Dasheng, I am of course willing to serve the country, but not in the name of marriage. If there is a chance, I would rather die on the battlefield than be a humiliating tool for marriage."
Qin Ruo was extremely annoyed by Emperor Jing Zhao's constant pressure and calculations.
She just calls herself a commoner, she doesn't care about the title of princess.
Only a cowardly king would sacrifice women for temporary comfort.
Marriage with a foreign ruler is a symbol of the regime's failure and a disgrace.
The incumbent was old and confused, and unfortunately he chose the wrong chess piece.
There was a large warehouse of modern weapons in the space, and a bomb could raze the palace to the ground. Since Dasheng couldn't accommodate him, he could just move to another place.
Her words echoed in the hall, instantly quieting the originally noisy court.
"You have sent me to protect the country, but I don't know where the general is needed. Well said! The soldiers of our Dasheng are strong and brave, and it is not the responsibility of women to defend the territory. If we really have to fight, let the men go to the front!" General Sun's voice echoed in the hall, and immediately resonated with the other generals, who nodded in agreement.
"Your Majesty, please think twice about the matter of marriage." The generals led by General Sun knelt down first.
"So, you want to disobey my order?"
"The emperor is incompetent and cannot distinguish between loyalty and treachery. So what if I disobeyed his order today? Does the emperor want to behead me or exterminate my entire clan?" Qin Ruo interrupted Emperor Jing Zhao in a cold voice.