God's Daughter, Queen of Miraculous Medicine

Hu Yanzhuo sneered: "Second brother, don't blame me for being ruthless, this is the will of our father."

Hu Yanji said: "Third brother, you have been blinded by the war. Can't you see the disaster that war brings?"

Hu Yanzhuo was unmoved and said, "Second brother, stop talking nonsense."

Chahar said anxiously, "Third Prince, don't delay any further, lest something unexpected happens."

Hu Yanzhuo's eyes became fierce and he waved his hand to signal his men to take action.

Seeing this, Hu Yanji's confidants immediately protected him and shouted, "How dare you!"

For a moment, the atmosphere became extremely solemn, as if even the air had solidified. The two sides remained in a stalemate, and neither side was willing to give in.

Huyanji shouted loudly: "Stop it!" Everyone was shocked by his momentum and stopped what they were doing.

Aba took a step forward, and with his eyes wide open, he shouted at Hu Yanzhuo: "Your Highness, Third Prince, you must think clearly! Our Highness is the commander of this army and has an important responsibility. How dare you be so rude to him?"

Hu Yanzhuo's face was as gloomy as water, and he was unmoved. He just glanced at Aba coldly, then turned to Chahar beside him and said, "Chahar, read out the imperial edict of our father."

Chahar nodded respectfully and replied, "Yes, Your Highness the Third Prince."

Then, he carefully took out a bright yellow imperial edict from his bosom, unfolded it with both hands, cleared his throat, and read aloud: "By the will of Heaven, the Emperor decrees... Now I appoint you as the general to lead the army. I hope you will live up to my trust, defend our country, and enhance our national prestige! I decree this!"

After Chahar finished reading the imperial edict, he gently rolled it up and handed it to Hu Yanzhuo, then looked at Hu Yanji and said loudly: "Second Prince, please accept the edict."

Huyan Ji was filled with astonishment and looked at the imperial edict in disbelief.

He widened his eyes, took the imperial edict with trembling hands, and read every word on it carefully.

When he saw the final signature and the imperial seal, he was completely stunned and murmured to himself: "Father, how could it be... how could it be like this..."

Hu Yanzhuo said in a deep voice: "Second brother, please go in. This tent now belongs to me."

Hu Yanji said: "Third brother, since you have taken over, I have nothing to say, but starting a war at this time may not be beneficial to us. The Chu State has been prepared for a long time. If we attack rashly, I am afraid we will suffer heavy losses."

Hu Yanzhuo fell into deep thought. Chahar said, "Third Prince, don't listen to his nonsense. We have the advantage in military strength. There is no need to be afraid."

Hu Yanji said: "General Chahar, war is not a simple comparison of military strength. Tactics, morale, and public opinion are all crucial. How can we fight when our army is internally unstable?"

Hu Yanzhuo frowned, his face was as solemn as frost, his tiger eyes flashed with cold light, and he said in a deep voice: "Second brother, don't say anything more. I have already made a decision on this important matter."

After saying that, he suddenly turned his head, looked at Chahar who was standing beside him with a sharp gaze, and shouted in a voice like a bell: "Chahar, quickly go and gather all the generals to come to the tent to discuss important matters! There must be no mistakes!"

Upon hearing the order, Chahar did not dare to be negligent in the slightest. He immediately clasped his hands together, bowed and said, "I obey your command!" Then, he flashed away from the tent like an arrow.

Not long after, many figures came in one after another and poured into the spacious tent.

For a moment, the atmosphere in the tent was solemn, and everyone stood still in silence, waiting for Hu Yanzhuo to speak.

Hu Yanji looked at everyone and continued, "Third brother, we can't be blinded by the momentary impulse. Once the war starts, countless families will be broken and the people will be displaced. Is this really the result we want?"

Hu Yanzhuo's face was gloomy and he didn't respond, but he was conflicted in his heart.

Chahar stamped his feet anxiously, "Third Prince, don't listen to Second Prince's sweet talk. If you back down now, how will you explain to the Emperor when you return?"

Hu Yanji glared at Chahar and said, "You only seek credit and don't care about the lives of soldiers and civilians. What qualifications do you have to say more?"

Chahar was intimidated by Huyanji's momentum and was speechless for a moment.

Hu Yanzhuo waved his hands impatiently and shouted, "That's enough! Shut up, everyone! Stop talking!"

Chahar on the side seemed a little anxious. He stepped forward, bowed to Hu Yanzhuo and said, "Third Prince, you can't just ignore it like this! The eldest prince and General Nurgu are still trapped in the enemy's army! The eldest prince is your biological brother!"

Hu Yanzhuo sat in the first seat and said solemnly, "Generals, this prince wants to hear your opinions."

An old general spoke first: "Third Prince, I think that war is a waste of money and manpower. If it can be resolved peacefully, it will be a blessing for the people."

Chahar retorted: "Humph, our army has half the number of troops as the enemy, and the enemy has no reinforcements. This is a good opportunity for us to attack. How can we let it go?"

Another young general echoed, "That's right. Our army has more troops than others. If we ask for peace now, won't it make Chu look down on us?"

Hu Yanzhuo listened to everyone's discussions and his face became increasingly gloomy.

At this time, Hu Yanji said: "Everyone, listen to me. Chu is not a weak country. If we force a war, the outcome is unpredictable. Besides, the people of Liang have suffered enough from the war. It is really not appropriate to fight again."

Hu Yanzhuo was silent for a moment, then said, "Second brother, the dignity of our country cannot be trampled upon."

Hu Yanji said: "Third brother, dignity cannot be defended through war. If we can resolve disputes peacefully, let the people live and work in peace, and the country prosper, this is the real dignity."

Chahar said, "Second Prince, this is wrong. If we surrender without a fight, other countries will think that we are weak and can be bullied."

The young general also said: "That's right. If we retreat now, other countries will dare to provoke our country in the future."

Hu Yanji said sternly: "You only seek temporary bravery, but do not care about the lives of the people. If we go to war, how many families will be torn apart, and how many fields will be left barren and uncultivated?"

There was a brief silence in the tent.

Hu Yanzhuo stood up suddenly and said, "My father asked me to take over to fight the enemy. How can I ask for peace?"

Hu Yanji said: "Third brother, don't be impulsive. Father may be confused by the current situation and fail to think it through. War brings only destruction, not glory."

Chahar said: "Second Prince, please stop trying to persuade Third Prince. This battle must be fought."

The young general also echoed: "Yes, Second Prince, we can't retreat."

Hu Yanji looked at the determined attitude of the crowd and became anxious: "You are so stubborn, it will definitely bring disaster to Liang State."

Hu Yanzhuo waved his hand and said, "Second brother, no need to say more. I have made up my mind. I will prepare the army and attack the State of Chu tomorrow."

Hu Yanji sighed and said, "Third brother, you will regret this."

After saying this, Huyanji left the tent angrily.

Back at the Chu army camp, Lu Tingyan had been concentrating on making the artillery platform. The long hours of work had left her physically and mentally exhausted.

She straightened up, gently patted her sore back, and murmured to herself: "Rest for a while, go out for a walk, and relax."

After saying that, she put down the tools in her hands and slowly walked out of the tent.

Lu Tingyan thought: Why not go to the enemy side and see what they are doing.