The most romantic little emperor

Wei Zheng was furious, as if someone had stepped on his tail. He shouted, "You warmongers are just crazy! All you care about is fighting wars, getting promoted, and being rewarded with honors. Can't you see the suffering of the people and hear their cries?"

"Lord Wei, what do you mean? As military generals, we fight to defend our country and save the people from suffering. How come it has changed in your mouth? You distort our original intention to make it just for your own selfish desires?" Li Zhen, a veteran general, was the first to jump out and refute.

Li Zhen's words fueled Dong Wenwu's arrogance. He widened his eyes and sneered, "Old Wei, it seems that these things didn't happen to you. I will take you to the border later and let you see what kind of life the people there live and how they are insulted and robbed by the Liao people."

"I'm not saying anything bad about you pedantic civil servants, but do you know what those Liao dogs call our people? Two-legged sheep. How can we tolerate such an insult? This war must be fought!"

Wei Zheng was so angry at his words that his face turned blue, his lips trembled but he couldn't speak. He pointed at Dong Wenwu and managed to utter a sentence after a long while: "You... you are not worthy of being my advisor!"

Dong Sicheng, an old fox who knows the world well, saw that the atmosphere between the two sides was tense, as if a powder keg was about to explode. He immediately stepped forward to smooth things over, bowed to Wei Zheng and said with a smile: "Sir Wei, please don't be angry. We are all loyal to the court. Although our starting points are different, they are all for Daxia and the people."

Then, he turned to look at Dong Wenwu, who was standing aside with a stubborn look on his face. A hint of severity flashed in his eyes, and he snorted coldly, "Wenwu, how can you be so rude? Apologize to Lord Wei immediately."

Seeing his father angry, Dong Wenwu knew that the matter should not be made worse, so he restrained his arrogance and bowed to Wei Zheng. Although there was still reluctance in his tone, there was also some respect: "Sir Wei, Wenwu is young and hot-tempered, and his words are inappropriate. In fact, I am angry for the people in the border area. Please forgive me and don't bother with me, a young man."

Wei Zheng looked at the clumsy performance of the Dong family father and son, which was like a double act, snorted coldly, and chose to remain silent.

Qin Hao sat quietly on the dragon chair, secretly laughing in his heart. He neither interrupted nor rebuked, allowing the two sides to fight each other and compete secretly.

Because, for him, having different voices is always better than the one-man rule of some powerful officials.

Moreover, national affairs always require different opinions and different voices. This is reasonable and can bring vitality to the lifeless court, making it easier for him to make decisions and reflecting his wisdom and bravery as a monarch.

At this moment, Xie An slowly stood up. He smiled slightly, his eyes revealing a calm and confident look: "Your Majesty, what my colleagues said just now is all reasonable."

"As subjects, we should bear in mind the suffering of the people and not slack off in the slightest. Recruiting soldiers and rectifying military equipment are related to the safety of the country, so we cannot be careless."

"However, the key to the problem still lies in silver. As long as there is enough silver, then whether it is to help the people or expand the military, it will no longer be a problem."

"So, instead of arguing here, you should think of ways to get more money. I hope Your Majesty will understand."

I have to say that Xie An's words were indeed brilliant. They not only eased the conflict between the two parties and prevented the situation from escalating, but also pointed out the crux of the problem.

Qin Hao nodded slightly, with a hint of appreciation in his eyes. He said calmly, "Thank you, my dear minister. You are absolutely right."

"Reducing taxes and calming people's hearts is the key to stabilizing the country. Recruiting soldiers and strengthening military equipment are the cornerstones of resisting foreign enemies."

"These two are like the two wings of a country, equally important and indispensable. I must grasp both with both hands, and both hands must be strong to ensure that my Great Xia is more stable."

He turned his gaze to Dong Sicheng, Xie An and Wei Zheng, and said in a firm and powerful tone: "Teacher Dong, Master Xie, and Protector Wei, I entrust the affairs of the people's livelihood to the three of you."

"You need to come up with a practical plan to reduce taxes as soon as possible, so that the people can get real benefits and feel the care of the court."

The three of them accepted the order in unison and said in a loud voice: "Your Majesty is wise and wise. We will live up to your expectations, seek the welfare of the people, and help the court solve its problems."

Qin Hao waved his hand gently, his eyes revealing an unquestionable majesty, and said to Shen Nanheng: "Minister Shen, I order you to temporarily take over the position of Minister of War, cooperate with the generals of the two camps and four guards, recruit soldiers immediately, and prepare for war."

Shen Nanheng's face lit up with joy when he heard this. He bowed and saluted, his voice full of gratitude: "I accept your command and thank you for your grace."

Then, Qin Hao turned his gaze to Li Zhen and said solemnly, "General Li, I have decided to temporarily let you serve as the general of the Xuanwu Guard and be fully responsible for all matters in the army."

"At the same time, I also grant you the position of Grand Marshal of the Army of the World, commanding all the troops of the world and protecting the country of Daxia."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone was envious and cast congratulatory glances towards Li Zhen.

Li Zhen's expression was full of excitement at this moment. He knew very well that this was not only the emperor's great trust in him personally, but also a high affirmation of the military achievements he had accumulated on the battlefield for decades.

However, he remained calm and composed, and responded with a smile: "Your Majesty, I am old, but you still trust me so much and give me many military posts. Aren't you afraid that I am unable to do my job?"

Qin Hao smiled slightly, his eyes revealing determination and trust: "In extraordinary times, we need pillars of the country like the old general to step forward. Your prestige in the army is unmatched. With you in charge, you can stabilize the morale of the army and convince those generals."

"Furthermore, you need to find a group of brave and skilled generals for Daxia to fill the vacancies in the various armies. In particular, you need to quickly restore the establishment of the Right Camp, Xuanwu Guard, and Qilin Guard to help Daxia become stronger."

Li Zhen was even more excited when he heard this. He knew that he had a heavy responsibility and understood the emperor's expectations. He cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, rest assured. I will do my best to live up to your expectations."

Qin Hao saw that the matter had been settled, and the pride in his heart surged like the surging river, and his voice revealed unquestionable determination: "The prosperity and tranquility of Daxia needs a strong army to protect it. I will not let anything hinder our progress."

"Regarding the funding problem, I will find a way to solve it. You just need to follow my instructions and do your best to complete the tasks I have instructed you to do."

Upon hearing this, the ministers were filled with confidence. They immediately knelt down and shouted in unison, "Your Majesty is wise. We are willing to serve Daxia and Your Majesty, and we will sacrifice our lives for you!"