The Prodigal Son

I certainly agree with Prime Minister Gao's point of view!

A stone stirred up a thousand waves.

As soon as Qin Yu finished speaking, several pairs of eyes shot towards him.

Qin Fumeng glared at him fiercely.

If it weren't for the fact that this was in the Imperial Study, he probably would have started fighting right away.

It's understandable that Gao Yi would make things up without knowing the specifics.

But the plan to destroy Yan was actually proposed by him!

Is he still causing trouble here?

"Why are you looking at me?"

Qin Yu met Qin Fumeng's gaze and said, "He deserved to be hit!"

"I think you're the one who deserves a beating!"

Qin Fumeng suddenly raised his voice, "Don't think that just because His Majesty is in front of me, I won't dare to hit you!"

"Even if you hit me, I'd still agree with Gao Xiang's point of view!"

Qin Yu stiffened his neck. "I can add a third point to Prime Minister Gao's argument. Chu's support for Yu Wu's rebellion and power grab can be interpreted as a test of our dynasty! If our dynasty simply stands by and watches Yu Wu seize power without taking any action, Chu will inevitably become even bolder! Do you think Chu doesn't want to take back Yinzhou?"

"Dr. Qin is right!"

Gao Yi nodded in deep agreement, but secretly felt a sense of wonder.

Unexpectedly, the only person who supported his viewpoint was Qin Fumeng's grandson.

The ministers led by Qin Fumeng and Xue Chengdao were all short-sighted!

At your age, you're not as good as a young person!

"Duke of Wei, look at your grandson! His vision is far more far-reaching than yours!"

"Exactly, that's what you call a descendant of a military family!"

"Even your grandson agrees to send troops to quell the rebellion in Min State, what else do you have to say?"

This gave the officials, who were seizing the opportunity, a burst of energy, and they launched a counterattack.

"This old man..."

Qin Fumeng was furious and instinctively wanted to give Qin Yu a lecture about elder care, but Zhao Luan's warning gaze swept over him.

Qin Fumeng forcibly suppressed the urge to teach Qin Yu a lesson on the spot, and glared at Qin Yu with his beard puffed out and eyes wide open.

Although he didn't speak, Qin Yu seemed to hear his voice: "Just wait and see how I deal with you later!"

Xue Chengdao hadn't expected Qin Yu to betray them, and his face darkened as he said, "Prime Minister Gao's viewpoint is indeed sound, and his three reasons are quite valid! However, we must consider the actual situation of our dynasty!"

As he spoke, Xue Chengdao gave Qin Yu another meaningful look.

He completely understood that young people are hot-tempered and eager to make a name for themselves.

He fully agreed with the three reasons given by Gao Yi.

If it weren't for the plan to destroy Yan, he would definitely be the most steadfast advocate of war.

"right!"

Du Zhiwen nodded and said, "Times have changed! If there were no threat from the north, I would certainly support Prime Minister Gao's viewpoint!"

As Du Zhiwen finished speaking, many people nodded in agreement.

Zhao Luan pondered for a moment, then said, "Duke of Wei, Lord Xue, and Qin Yu, the three of you stay here. Shangguan, you take Prime Minister Gao and the other officials to the side hall and have them brief Prime Minister Gao on the situation of the various departments of the court! Order a banquet to be prepared to welcome Prime Minister Gao!"

Zhao Luan's sudden words puzzled the assembled officials.

Why leave those three behind?

Could it be that Qin Fumeng and Xue Chengdao are going to team up against Qin Yu in a mixed doubles match?

"yes!"

Shangguan Youyi accepted the order and gestured with his hand, saying, "My lords, please!"

After a brief moment of distraction, the ministers who had not been named rose and took their leave.

Soon, only the four of them remained in the Imperial Study.

As soon as everyone left, Xue Chengdao glared angrily at Qin Yu: "Are you just bored and looking for trouble? Did you have to cause any more problems?"

Upon hearing this, Qin Yu immediately became displeased. "Lord Xue, if that's how you put it, then I won't say anything more! Don't blame me if something goes wrong!"

"Something happened?"

Xue Chengdao looked at Qin Yu suspiciously, then smiled and said, "Don't try that on me. Talk it or not! Anyway, if anything happens, I definitely won't beat you! As for whether His Majesty and your grandfather will beat you, that's none of my business!"

"..."

Qin Yu's face darkened.

Isn't this just harassment?

"What exactly are you trying to say?"

Qin Fu glared at Qin Yu, "Don't you even know what time it is? You still have the mind to spout nonsense?"

"It's not me talking nonsense! It's you guys talking nonsense!"

Qin Yubai glared at the old man. "I'd like you to take another good look at the map! It's only if we don't send troops that our grand plan to destroy Yan will be affected!"

Ok?

Upon hearing Qin Yu's words, the three of them immediately turned their attention to the huge map in the imperial study.

Xue Chengdao observed for a while, then stroked his chin and said, "Could it be that you, kid, are planning to take this opportunity to annex the Min Kingdom, and then send a large army out of Min when we are at war with the Yan Kingdom?"

If that's the case, then it makes sense.

"That's not entirely impossible!"

Qin Yu nodded and smiled, "However, what I'm about to say is far more important than that!"

The three were puzzled and looked at Qin Yu with suspicion.

By this time, they realized that Qin Yu was not exaggerating.

Qin Yu likely discovered a problem that none of them had noticed.

Seeing that the three of them still hadn't reacted, Qin Yu stopped dawdling and shouted, "Food! Food!"

"What's the prerequisite for our grand plan to destroy Yan to succeed? It's that we stop selling grain to Yan next year!"

"And if we don't sell, we can also make sure the Min Kingdom doesn't sell!"

"If the State of Yan wants to travel by sea to the State of Chu to purchase grain, the navy of the State of Min can intercept their maritime merchant fleets!"

"But once Yu Wu, who is pro-Chu, completely controls the Min state, do you think the Min state will still listen to us?"

As Qin Yu finished speaking, the expressions of the three people suddenly changed.

They suddenly realized that they had overlooked an extremely important issue.

Qin Yu's previous plan to destroy Yan was based on the premise that Min Kingdom would listen to Da Ning and could assist Da Ning in blocking Yan Kingdom's grain purchase channels!

Once this prerequisite is lost, the entire plan to destroy Yan will be disrupted!

Xue Chengdao looked at the map in front of him, then at Qin Yu, and cold sweat began to pour from his forehead.

so close!

They were so focused on making thorough preparations for their grand plan to destroy Yan that they overlooked such an important issue!

If it weren't for the Qin family's young man's clear thinking, their plan to destroy Yan might have failed at the last minute, and they would have added a potential enemy to Da Ning.

"call……"

Xue Chengdao let out a long breath, his face grave as he looked at Zhao Luan. "Your Majesty, we truly have no choice but to send troops this time!"

"really!"

Zhao Luan nodded. "You should discuss it with the Duke of Wei and see how many troops would be appropriate to send!"

As she spoke, Zhao Luan glanced at Qin Yu out of the corner of her eye, secretly admiring him.

That bastard has a really discerning eye!

He noticed the problem that even his grandfather and Xue Chengdao had overlooked!

He really is a lucky charm!

"I think at least 80,000! To be on the safe side, it should be 120,000!"

Xue Chengdao first shared his thoughts, then asked Qin Fumeng, "Old Qin, what do you think?"

"almost!"

Qin Fumeng agreed, saying, "Min State's 100,000-plus troops are not a major concern, but we must consider the possibility of Chu State sending troops to assist Yu Wu..."

Next, the two began to discuss troop deployment.

Just as the two were having a heated discussion, Qin Yu's voice suddenly rang out.

"I'm asking you, haven't you ever considered seeking outside help?"