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Chapter 760 Long Live the Emperor! (30)
Yu Muhuai spoke in a calm tone, but his words were firm, containing a power that could convince people.

"The situation in Cong Kingdom is indeed better than in previous years, but there are still many starving people in the north, there are still disasters every year, peasant armies are stirring up trouble, and there are still many parasites in the country."

The Kingdom of Cong has only just begun to improve from its dire circumstances. If, for the sake of so-called great power dignity, you are willing to disregard the safety of your nation, is this what you call 'loyalty'?

Huang Jidao frowned, unwilling to admit defeat, and retorted, "But Your Majesty, the ancestral teachings must not be forgotten!"

Ancestral precept: [No marriage alliances, no indemnities, no tributes, no ceding of territory; the emperor guards the nation's gates, the monarch dies for the state.]

Yu Muhuai looked at the other person with a gentle gaze, but there was a sharp glint in his eyes that was hard for others to detect.

"Minister Huang, when did I ever say that we needed to make peace through marriage, pay reparations, or cede territory?"

"But Your Majesty, this is precisely the meaning behind Jian Kingdom's visit for peace talks. If they were to agree to the peace negotiations, there's no guarantee they wouldn't break their ancestral precepts!"

Yu Muhuai chuckled lightly, making no attempt to hide the confidence in his tone.

"If they have this intention, should the Cong Kingdom just go along with it? In the battle of the Yueqing Mountains, our side had the upper hand, so naturally we had the initiative."

Now that they have taken the initiative to come and negotiate, I have gained the upper hand in the negotiations.

"Negotiations haven't even begun, yet Huang Aiqing already believes that Cong Kingdom will inevitably suffer humiliation. Isn't that showing a lack of confidence in the country and in me?"

Upon hearing this, Huang Jidao trembled and involuntarily knelt down.

"Your Majesty, I had no such intention. I merely..."

Yu Muhuai interrupted the other party, then took two steps forward and patted Huang Jidao's shoulder lightly to appease him.

"Alright, Minister Huang, I have no reason to blame you. Get up."

"Your Majesty, I thank you."

Huang Jidao stood up shakily.

Yu Muhuai looked at Huang Jidao, his eyes revealing a captivating sharpness, and a faint glow stirring in his deep eyes.

She spoke calmly, as if stating an established fact, leaving no room for doubt.

"The land of Cong Kingdom was built by generations of heroes. But the future of Cong Kingdom will continue in my hands, and I will create a new path for it."

My view is very clear: First, we must secure the internal situation before we can deal with external threats. If we attack external enemies before we have pacified the internal situation, we will end up being unable to take care of both sides.

Second, sufficient food is essential for a sufficient army. Without a rich material foundation, the people will still be hungry. If the supply of the soldiers can be guaranteed, then the army will be able to fight.
Third, protecting the people is the key to defeating bandits; the people are the foundation of the nation. Water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it. As long as the common people are guaranteed food and clothing, I believe that neither internal nor external enemies will be a match for me.

Yu Muhuai's words start with the most basic aspects of people's livelihood and illustrate a very simple fact.

Only when the people are at peace can the nation prosper.

Huang Jidao, who had just been able to speak eloquently and fluently in front of his ministers, found himself unable to utter a single word when he looked at the serious-faced Yu Muhuai.

He began to struggle internally.

Not long ago, the unwavering belief began to deviate, like a tall building that rose from the ground, but whose foundation was removed, and it gradually began to collapse.

Yu Muhuai strolled slowly among the officials, a faint smile playing on her lips, as she continued to explain her views.

Every word and phrase seemed to enter the ears like a demonic sound, deeply penetrating the hearts of all the ministers present.

Especially those who opposed Yu Muhuai's opinion and insisted on fighting.

They could feel that the emperor's words had an extraordinary power, filling their entire minds.

It was as if a tiny figure was pulling at their minds, slowly drawing them toward the Emperor. Those previous opposing thoughts, somehow, were pushed aside, gradually vanishing into thin air and forgotten.

Now, the Emperor's words are flowing through their minds, hearts, and every part of their bodies.

In summary, it boils down to five words: 【The Emperor is right!】

After the morning court session, Yu Muhuai nodded in satisfaction, having gained the support of all the ministers, and left with a smile.

Huang Jidao, who had just voiced the strongest opposition, looked bewildered for a moment after the Emperor's figure disappeared around the corner.

Who am I? Where am I? Where am I going?
Well, none of that matters. The key point is that [the Emperor is right!]

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After Yu Muhuai expressed his willingness to negotiate, the envoy from Jian Kingdom returned and reported the news to their Khan, the ruler of Jian Kingdom, Badachi.

Badachi was the supreme ruler of Jian Kingdom and also Timur's father.

Timucheng was also sent to the capital before the envoy from Jian Kingdom arrived again.

He was taken to the palace, where Yu Muhuai met him.

Timur was at least 190 cm tall, with a robust and muscular build; he looked like a mountain when he stood there.

Because he had been living a life of hardship and hiding from the Cong Kingdom, he hadn't taken care of himself properly after being captured, so now he was unshaven and looked filthy.

Timur's clothes were tattered and worn, and he had many injuries, large and small, and after amputation, he only had one arm left.

There was an arrow wound on his shoulder, which was only treated and bandaged simply, and the dried blood could still be faintly seen.

It looked like they had just come from purgatory.

Although he was badly injured, had traveled a long way, and looked disheveled, his imposing aura remained undiminished, and his eyes still shone with a sharp and ruthless light.

His eyes conveyed the message that even in the enemy camp, he was still the invincible general.

Yu Muhuai understood that this person was not to be underestimated.

Although he is very muscular, he is by no means simple-minded.

He is a rare military genius.

With strength, intelligence, and strategy, Timur stood out among Badachi's many sons and became the most watched one.

The royal families of Jian Kingdom and Cong Kingdom have different educational philosophies.

If Congguo establishes a crown prince, he will be very careful about the crown prince's health and daily life. Unless it is to enable the crown prince to make military achievements and maintain his position, he will generally not be allowed to go into battle.

But Jian Kingdom is different. It is a country on horseback, which has carved out its territory through battlefield fighting. Some princesses even enter the military camp and fight alongside the soldiers, regardless of gender.

Throughout the history of the Jian Kingdom, there have been quite a few princesses who led troops into battle.

All members of the royal family who wish to gain recognition must have distinguished military achievements.

If one unfortunately dies on the battlefield, it can only be attributed to one's own incompetence.

Timur, as the most important general and member of the royal family of Jian State, was undoubtedly a crucial bargaining chip in this peace negotiation.

Yu Muhuai carefully examined Timucheng, then gave instructions to have someone take Timucheng to wash and clean himself up.

Wish you sweet dreams and good night (づ￣3￣)づ╭～
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