I, the villainous eldest prince, will suppress everything!

Qin Feng's voice echoed throughout the hall, lingering for a long time.

Many ministers were deeply moved and excited upon hearing Qin Feng's words.

Several ministers who originally wanted to follow and pledge allegiance to Qin Feng were even more eager to kneel down on the spot to show their submission.

This is the enlightened ruler they are seeking.

They do not wish to seek peace and avoid war when facing the Northern Barbarians.

If I could follow the Seventh Prince to the border to fight the enemy, even if I died, it would be worth it.

"No!"

Just then, a voice rang out; it was Prime Minister Xiao Yuanlu.

He abandoned his usual cheerful expression, becoming extremely serious, and cupped his hands in greeting, saying:

"Your Majesty, you mustn't!"

"How can the Seventh Prince, a member of the imperial family, risk his life at the border?"

"Furthermore, this time the Northern Barbarians are coming with great force, and the Northern Barbarian Empress is personally leading the army. Our dynasty is absolutely no match for them."

"The only way out is to first submit to appeasement and lull the Northern Barbarians into a false sense of security!"

While he claimed to be afraid that Qin Feng would put himself in danger, Xiao Yuanlu had already seen through the situation. If Qin Feng took this opportunity to escape the capital and develop his own power on the border, he would never let Qin Feng succeed.

"this?"

Emperor Xuan frowned and pondered inwardly.

Qin Feng's willingness to volunteer for the border post is commendable; he is far better than his other timid sons.

But what Xiao Yuanlu said wasn't entirely unreasonable.

This time, the Northern Barbarians are powerful, and the Empress is personally leading the army. What if Qin Feng goes and still can't defeat them? Wouldn't that be...?

While hesitating, Emperor Xuan heard Qin Feng say, "Father, have you ever heard a saying?"

Qin Li raised an eyebrow again. Here it comes, finally it has arrived. Though late, it has finally come. The moment of showing off that belongs only to the protagonist has finally arrived.

The next moment, Qin Feng spoke like a master orator, his voice ringing out, each word striking a chord:

"Countless ordinary people of the Great Zhou are willing to fight to the death for our Great Zhou, so why shouldn't I, as a prince, do the same?"

"How can the three-hundred-year reign of the Great Zhou Dynasty be ruined in this generation!"

"The emperor guards the nation's gates; the monarch dies for the state!"

"No marriage alliances, no vassalage, no ceding of territory, no tribute!"

"This is the true Zhou Dynasty!"

boom!

As Qin Feng finished speaking, the entire hall fell silent.

Hearing Qin Feng's words, many people felt a surge of pride, especially the military officers, who were excited and trembling all over!

After a moment, several people spoke up, clasping their hands in a gesture of respect and volunteering:

"Well said! The emperor guards the nation's gates, and the monarch dies for the state!"

"Your Majesty, this humble general is willing to follow the Seventh Prince to the border to fight the Northern Barbarians to the death, and will not return until victory is achieved!"

"I would also be willing!"

"Your Majesty, please grant permission for the Seventh Prince to travel to the border..."

For a time, there were many voices in the court echoing this sentiment, and for the first time, the pro-war faction, which had been at a disadvantage, overwhelmed the pro-peace faction.

Even the Xuan Emperor on the dragon throne trembled with excitement upon hearing these words, but there were exceptions.

clap clap clap!

Qin Li, who was leading the princes, almost couldn't help but clap and cheer.

As expected of the main character, a master orator!

Even he, the villain, was almost persuaded.

pity.

As the villain, he won't let Qin Feng succeed.

rub!

next moment.

Qin Li drew the longsword he had brought to the main hall, held it in his hand, and said righteously:

"Father, I have benefited greatly from my seventh brother's words!"

"The emperor guards the nation's gates, the monarch dies for the state; no marriage alliances, no submission, no ceding of territory, no tribute! How well said!"

"Your subject is also willing to go to the border and fight a decisive battle against the Northern Barbarians!"

"Aren't you afraid?" Emperor Xuan didn't believe that Qin Li would give up his great power in the capital, nor did he believe that Qin Li had the courage to do so.

"Of course I'm afraid."

Qin Li said, "Your Majesty is afraid, and so is Seventh Brother, but as the eldest brother, how can I willingly hide in the capital and watch Seventh Brother risk his life on the border?"

"Therefore, even if I am afraid, I must go."

"If anyone's going to die, it should be me, your son!"

"Oh?" Emperor Xuan frowned. "Li'er, what do you mean by that?"

Qin Li finally bared his fangs and said, "What I mean is, I am willing to go to the border in place of my seventh brother!"

Upon hearing this, Qin Feng was stunned and looked at Qin Li in disbelief.

replace?

Replacing whom?

Replace him?

Is Qin Li going to the border?

No, no, he can't move an inch in the capital, in Qin Li's territory, which is why he wants to go to the border to seek development.

If Qin Li is to go to the border in his place, how can he develop his own power there?

Confined to the capital city his entire life, even with his immense talent, he was unable to fully utilize it.

Thinking of this, Qin Feng quickly clasped his hands and said, "Father, as the eldest prince of our Great Zhou and the future heir apparent, elder brother must not take any risks!"

"It's safer for me, the seventh prince, to go to the border. Even if I die, it won't be a great loss!"

"Sigh~"

Qin Li walked over and took Qin Feng's wrist. "Seventh Brother, what you're saying doesn't sit right with me."

"Whoever dies will be a loss to the Great Zhou, and a loss to Father. Does Seventh Brother want Father to outlive his son, a man with white hair?"

"Take my advice, stay in the capital. I'll go to the border for you."

After saying this, Qin Li turned to Emperor Xuan on the dragon throne and said, "Father, it is more suitable for me to go to the border than for my seventh brother."

"Firstly, as the eldest prince and the future heir apparent of the Great Zhou, my presence at the border would greatly boost morale!"

"Secondly, my uncle is the General of Zhenwu. With his wholehearted assistance, our chances of winning this battle are even higher!"

"Third, my seventh brother is going to the border, but he is of low status and his voice is not strong enough to convince the people. Therefore, I would like to ask Father to issue an edict allowing me to go to the border, while my seventh brother stays in the capital."

joke.

Could he just stand by and watch the protagonist, Qin Feng, escape the capital, escape his grasp, escape his control?

Needless to say, the trip to the border was a fortuitous adventure arranged by the author for the protagonist Qin Feng. After Qin Feng returned from the border, he was followed by at least a thousand troops, enough to rival even the Xuan Emperor, let alone him, the eldest prince.

According to the usual plot, the protagonist Qin Feng should kill the villain after he returns.

Therefore, he would absolutely not give Qin Feng any time or space to grow stronger.

Qin Feng, right here in this small corner of the capital, will be under his surveillance and trapped until he dies.

Without going to the border, we cannot grow and thrive!

Qin Feng quickly stepped forward and said, "Father, my elder brother, as the eldest prince..."

Before he could finish speaking, Emperor Xuan raised his hand to interrupt him, saying, "Seventh Prince, you don't need to say anything more. I have my own decision!"

During this time, Emperor Xuan had figured it out.

Qin Li's words make a lot of sense.

One was the eldest prince, who held a high position and great power.

One is the seventh prince, whose words carry little weight.

He knew who could best boost morale when sent to the border.

Most importantly, when Qin Feng went to the border, let alone fight, the border generals didn't even give him a second glance.

Only if Qin Li takes Wang Hu with him can they be kept in check, and the chances of winning the battle against the Northern Barbarians will be higher.

Moreover, Emperor Xuan had another plan in mind.

That is, they were worried about how to deal with Qin Li, the eldest prince who held a high position and wielded immense power.

Unexpectedly, Qin Li offered to go in Qin Feng's place, which he was more than happy to do.

He wanted to stay on the throne for a long time.

Even if it's your own son, you can't take him away from him.

"Father, I am willing to go to the border. I pledge that I will not return until I win. Please grant me permission to go to the border!" Qin Feng made a final effort and attempt. He did not want to stay in the capital for the rest of his life.

Want to go to the border?

Save your breath!

All the adventures on the frontier are mine, and the Empress of Northern Mang is mine too.

Thinking of this, Qin Li's lips curled up slightly. He placed the long sword against his neck and, channeling his inner actor, said, "Father, I am more suited to go to the border than the Seventh Prince. Please grant me permission. If I cannot go, I would rather die in the palace today. I mean what I say."

Holy shit! !

Qin Feng's eyes widened, speechless with shock.

This is ridiculous! Why are you even bringing props?

Who could play Qin Li better?

"Shut up, all of you!"

Seeing the two arguing incessantly, Emperor Xuan waved his dragon robe sleeve and reprimanded, "I have decided to send the eldest prince, Qin Li, to the border, with General Wang Hu accompanying him. Seventh Prince, you will stay in the capital and take good care of your health..."