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Empress Dowager Xiao had not yet reacted, but Empress Xiao could no longer contain herself and burst out laughing.

But he immediately covered his mouth.

Empress Dowager Xiao looked calm and said, "This question has troubled Master Chen. It's my fault."

"I'll ask you another question."

"If a full-scale war broke out between Liao and Yan at this moment, Master Chen, which side do you think would have a greater chance of winning?"

As soon as this question came out, Empress Xiao, who had a smile on her face, was instantly dumbfounded.

Chen Lang's pupils also suddenly contracted.

If the previous question was difficult to answer, then this question is a deadly one.

Chen Lang didn't understand. He should be the most inconspicuous person in the entire delegation because he had no resume and was at most a merchant with some talent.

I can totally understand asking you about poetry, songs, or business matters.

Asking ourselves about the issue of war is really too outrageous.

Could it be that the fact that he was Li Shirong's son was also spread to the Liao royal family by his third uncle and was known by Empress Dowager Xiao?

But just because Li Shirong can fight doesn’t mean that I, as his son, can also fight.

The nine sons of the dragon are all different. Let alone fighting a war, he has not even read two military books and cannot remember all the Thirty-Six Stratagems.

Chen Lang secretly clenched his fists and tried hard to think about the reason why Empress Dowager Xiao asked him this question.

Empress Dowager Xiao didn't intend to give Chen Lang too much time to think, and said indifferently: "Why? Is it difficult to answer?"

Chen Lang gritted his teeth and said, "It's not that I can't answer, but I dare not answer."

Empress Dowager Xiao said, "I understand. What you mean is that my Great Liao cannot defeat your Great Yan."

Chen Lang said: "That's right."

Empress Xiao angrily shouted, "How outrageous!"

Empress Dowager Xiao waved her hand and said, "Listen to him."

"Why do you think so?"

Chen Lang took a deep breath and said, "On the way north, I have been observing and have found that the Liao people, from the commanders to the soldiers, are more lazy and greedy than our Great Yan."

"For the past twenty years, His Majesty the Emperor of Great Yan has diligently governed the country, strengthened its armaments, and trained its soldiers, constantly preparing to reclaim its homeland."

"But the Liao Empire, from top to bottom, was obsessed with pleasure and had no ambition to make progress. Even foreign officials heard that ministers in the court were wantonly embezzling military funds, making the soldiers at the bottom suffer."

"If the two countries go to war, our dynasty might suffer a few defeats at first, but this will not be due to military strength, but to psychological weakness. Because our soldiers always believe that the Liao Dynasty is invincible."

"But if we win once, we can get rid of our worries and achieve a comprehensive strategic counterattack!"

Empress Xiao gnashed her teeth and said, "Mother, don't listen to this man's nonsense. He is from Yan, so he will naturally speak in favor of Great Yan."

"My great Liao warriors, especially the Yan people, can't defeat them."

Chen Lang sneered, "You have bullied the Jurchens for over fifty years, and you can no longer suppress them."

"The Li family of Western Xia just suffered a defeat at the hands of our Great Yan, and we recaptured Xiazhou. If the Great Yan and the Great Liao go to war, will you still expect Western Xia to help you?"

"By then, not only will Xixia not help you, but the Jurchens will also take advantage of your misfortune. We'll attack you from both sides, and the day will come when the Liao Kingdom will be defeated..."

Empress Dowager Xiao slapped the armrest of the chair, her eyes widening: "Shut up!"

Chen Lang stood proudly, without any fear.

But I was very nervous.

Although the verbal attack just now was very satisfying, it was actually like sawing a light bulb or welding a detonator. If you are not careful, you will be smashed to pieces.

Empress Dowager Xiao said calmly, "Now, even the Yan people in the south can say that our Great Liao is arrogant, extravagant and licentious... Hehe... Hehe... These are the words we used to humiliate the people of the Southern Dynasty."

"But even a sleeping tiger is still a tiger, and even the most ferocious goat is still just a goat."

"How can a goat fight a tiger?"

Chen Lang said, "In my opinion, this tiger isn't asleep, but has lost its claws and fangs, leaving only its massive body. On the other hand, the goat's horns are sharpened to a point, and with a single push of its head, it could gut the tiger."

Empress Dowager Xiao slowly stood up and said with a half-smile, "The people of Yan are still so sharp-tongued."

"Aren't you afraid that I'll pull out your teeth?"

Chen Lang raised his head and said, "Personal safety is of no concern! The honor of the nation must not be humiliated!"

Empress Dowager Xiao said, "Your appearance reminds me of an old friend."

Chen Lang thought that this was not a good thing to say.

In Chen Lang's place, the old friend usually represents Brother Kun...

"I'm a little tired, Chen Qing, please go back." Empress Dowager Xiao waved her hand. "By the way, you sent back someone who should have died twenty years ago. This move will cause dissatisfaction among many people."

"I'm old now, and my words are no longer effective. So if someone in Shangjing harms you, don't misunderstand and think it was my idea."

Chen Lang bowed and said, "The Queen Mother's words will be remembered in my heart."

"However, foreign ministers are always tough and have an aura of seeking profit and avoiding harm. It is difficult for danger to find me."

Empress Dowager Xiao said, "As for the wedding date between your princess and my son, let's set it on the eighth day of next month. The priest has calculated it to be an auspicious day."

Chen Lang quickly calculated and said, "Queen Dowager, isn't this time too tight?"

Empress Dowager Xiao said indifferently, "Is it too tight? Chen Qing, figure it out yourself."

After saying this, he left the side hall with the help of the queen.

Then, a eunuch walked up to Chen Lang and said, "Please follow me."

Chen Lang was still pondering the meaning of what Empress Dowager Xiao said before she left.

I have to figure out the wedding date. Why do you always put everything on my shoulders?

I'm not Prime Minister Zhuge Liang, who has all the tricks up his sleeve.

After leaving the palace, the only person waiting for him outside was He Jinling. The rest of the delegation had already left.

These guys really don't hide their "malice" towards me at all. They are in a foreign country and still try to exclude me.

However, Chen Lang didn't have the heart to argue with these officials. After getting on the carriage, he collapsed directly on the cushion.

He Jinling said, "Sir, you look so bad, are you being given a hard time?"

Chen Lang said, "I was walking around the gates of hell and almost got taken away by the King of Hell."

He Jinling said, "Why do you say that, sir?"

Chen Lang said, "I originally thought the Queen of Liao wanted to discuss business with me, but I ended up meeting Empress Dowager Xiao."

"Just meet her. After all, the princess is getting married, and Empress Dowager Xiao is her mother-in-law. As a special envoy, it is only natural for me to help the princess understand her future mother-in-law's habits in advance."

"However, the two questions Empress Dowager Xiao asked me had nothing to do with the marriage."

He Jinling asked, "What did Empress Dowager Xiao ask?"

"She asked, 'If the two countries go to war, who will win?'" Chen Lang said, spreading his hands.

He Jinling was horrified, but then he turned to an expression of admiration: "Sir, it's really not easy for you to come out alive..."

Chen Lang rubbed his temples: "Not really."

"Let's not talk about this anymore. Let's go back to the Honglu Temple first. I need a couple of drinks to calm my nerves."

As he was speaking, the sound of hurried horse hooves suddenly came from outside. He Jinling lifted the curtain and saw a cavalry team of about ten people galloping towards him, then divided into two rows, sandwiching the carriage in the middle.

He Jinling's expression suddenly changed.

"What... is going on? Is there going to be a murder at the gate of the palace?" "Sorry, there are so many things to do at the end of the year, so the number of words in the update is not stable. Today's 8,000 words are to make up for the chapter I owed yesterday.

I apologize again, and please forgive me, dear readers."