bestfiction Chapter 795 If Lian'er trains a navy to fight against Dongfu, he will be rewarded with another
Chapter 795 If Lian'er trains a navy to fight against Dongfu, he will be rewarded with another
Princess Lingyu wore a faint smile, revealing a resolute determination to achieve her goal.
There seemed to be an inexplicable sense of pride hidden in that smile.
“We people of Dongfu Kingdom are quite straightforward. We say what we mean and what we mean what we say. Since I have already made up my mind and the Emperor has made a promise, they certainly won’t hide anything from me. This is not a matter of discretion, because we also trust the Emperor of Daze Kingdom.”
When the emperor saw that she refused to back down and was putting pressure on him, his good mood was completely ruined.
He breathed a sigh of relief.
“There are always exceptions to everything. In order to avoid hurting feelings, we need to consider things from both sides’ perspectives. If we insist on getting stuck on a nut and making each other unhappy, is that the situation that Princess Lingyu wants to see?”
"But quite a few people have already started to know about this. Even if I wanted to back down, I'm afraid I would be accused of being a woman who serves two husbands and being promiscuous."
Princess Lingyu looked at Qiao Lian'er: "The Princess Zhenguo is also a woman, so she should be able to understand how I feel right now."
Qiao Lian'er almost laughed. Ling Yu must know that her relationship with Pei Er was not ordinary, yet she still came to ask her.
She even suspected that Ling Yu's choice of Pei Shijiu was intentional.
However, Lingyu had just arrived in Daze Kingdom, and there was no prior grudge between them.
Qiao Lian'er's gaze was calm and composed, revealing no emotion whatsoever.
"Excuse me for being frank, but I don't understand."
"Oh?" Ling Yu's fighting spirit was ignited: "Does the Princess Zhenguo have some prejudice against my choice of Young Master Pei?"
Sure enough, he pretended to be calm on the surface, but he was still extremely concerned.
Qiao Lian'er is nothing special.
“I have no prejudice. It is Princess Lingyu’s freedom to like whomever she likes,” Qiao Lian’er said. “But as a princess of a country, Princess Lingyu should have a magnanimity and breadth of mind that are beyond ordinary people, so that she can set an example for the country. Yet she cares so much about those rumors and gossips. She keeps saying that she is a woman. What is the difference between a woman and a man? Do you think that you are in a weak position? Isn’t that underestimating yourself?”
"If it were an ordinary woman, she would indeed bear many constraints, but as a princess, you have the power to command the wind and rain, and are second only to the emperor. Yet you still cling to these petty prejudices. Aren't you afraid that such a mindset will become a weakness that others use to attack you?"
Ling Yu never expected that Qiao Lian'er, who seemed to be not good with words, would be so eloquent.
These words left her speechless and choked with emotion.
She is quite capable, and of course, she is also quite magnanimous, but she just can't tolerate anyone being above her. She wants to be the most outstanding and dazzling woman in the world, and she just wants to keep winning.
In the vast swampy region, mentioning Qiao Lian'er is like mentioning a god.
She is not convinced!
"So, the Emperor made a promise and then went back on his word, and Princess Zhenguo told me not to worry about it. Could it be that he's taking advantage of my position as a guest and being in a passive position?" Princess Lingyu shook her head gently.
The Emperor said, "Even if I put pressure on the Pei family, the Second Young Master Pei will not be willing to go to Dongfu Kingdom. Moreover, the Pei family has made great contributions to Daze Kingdom for generations. I cannot bear to force him. Right now, the relationship between the emperor and his subjects is harmonious. Why make things worse?"
"I have no intention of bullying Princess Lingyu. If Princess Lingyu were to back down and choose someone else, I could offer her some additional benefits as compensation, which would also save face for Princess Lingyu."
Lingyu remained silent, her face cold and indifferent, and the atmosphere in the hall also quieted down, taking on a slight chill.
"I'll go back to the post station first. I'll think of a solution that benefits both sides, and I hope Your Majesty will also consider the diplomatic relations between the two countries as much as possible."
She rose, bowed to the emperor, and left the hall.
The emperor frowned, his face showing impatience: "This Princess Lingyu is really troublesome. Of all the princes in the royal family, she chose to target Pei Er."
When he took his leave, he even threatened, "Would a great and powerful nation like Daze be afraid of a mere Dongfu Kingdom?"
"Lian'er, what will you do if Princess Lingyu insists on not changing her mind?" the emperor asked.
Qiao Lian'er thought for a moment and said, "I believe in the prestige of the Great Ze Kingdom and it will not be swayed by a foreign woman. In terms of overall national strength, the Eastern Fu Kingdom is insignificant in front of the Great Ze Kingdom. How dare they be so arrogant? They have no right to do so."
The emperor said, "Lian'er has solved many troubles for me and brought me much joy. On this matter, I will stand firmly on your side without the slightest compromise."
Qiao Lian'er felt a warmth in her heart and couldn't help but ask, "What if the Dongfu Kingdom becomes even more aggressive and further harasses the borders of the Daze Kingdom?"
The emperor waved his hand: "Then let's teach them a painful lesson so they'll never dare to act recklessly again."
"It's just that the navy of Daze Kingdom isn't very strong. If Lian'er can also develop the navy, it will save us some effort and everyone will be happy."
Qiao Lian'er was well aware that if the emperor had this intention, she also had to reciprocate. Otherwise, it wouldn't be easy to truly make Dongfu Kingdom suffer.
Countries skilled in naval warfare have navies that appear and disappear like ghosts, and they also have advanced shipbuilding and artillery. This is why the Great Swamp Country has been troubled by these factors for many years.
"Since His Majesty has spoken, no matter how this matter unfolds, I will dedicate myself to strengthening the navy of the Great Ze Kingdom."
The armored cavalry of Qingfeng Plain has taken shape, resembling an iron-clad mobile city wall. The elite infantry of Tianhe Prefecture has also gotten on track and has become one of the backbone forces of Daze Kingdom.
This gives her the time to train the navy.
The emperor's eyes lit up, and anticipation appeared on his face: "Can Lian'er do it?"
He had only mentioned it casually, hoping for a lucky break, and was overjoyed to receive such a response.
It should be noted that Qiao Lian'er did not grow up by the sea, and he had never heard of her being involved in naval affairs, so he did not have high expectations.
"This humble woman is willing to give it a try."
"Very well, if Lian'er can achieve this goal, I will give you a good fiefdom and other benefits, which we will discuss later." The emperor was overjoyed and made the promise.
Qiao Lian'er's heart skipped a beat. If she got another fief, she would have three fiefs. It couldn't be better.
But she still humbly said, "It is my duty to relieve Your Majesty's worries. I already have two fiefdoms, and I will not be greedy for more."
The Emperor said solemnly, “This is what Lian’er deserves. If you make great contributions, I will reward and punish you fairly, which is the mark of a wise ruler. Moreover, training a navy is not an easy task. Lian’er, do not think it will be too easy. It involves shipbuilding, artillery power, sea direction and position judgment, as well as the adaptability of our soldiers on board and their naval combat skills. If Lian’er can solve this major problem for me and provide guidance for future naval training, what harm is there in giving you an extra piece of good land?”
For a vast and powerful nation like Daze, a few fiefdoms are nothing; he is neither stingy nor uneasy.