No one expected that Lu Li would actually speak arrogantly.
Only Lin Wangbei looked at him deeply with a slightly surprised look.
The remaining ministers, even the most fanatical war faction, could not tolerate Lu Li's remarks at this moment.
"Huangkou kid, how do you know the major events between the two countries? The gains and losses of one territory and one territory are nothing special. How dare you say such wild words!?"
An old minister who was also not young stood up, pointed at Lu Li and scolded him angrily.
His words immediately attracted the echo of many people.
Lu Li lowered his head and couldn't see his expression clearly, but he had no intention of speaking anymore.
His Majesty the Emperor and Mu Hongxiu, who forced him to speak, also pretended to be deaf and dumb. However, Mu Hongxiu showed a relieved expression and nodded towards the throne.
"Your Majesty, I think there is some truth in what he said."
Therefore, after a brief confrontation that was difficult to see with the naked eye, Lin Wangbei, a direct descendant of His Majesty, stood up and relieved Lu Li in a calm tone: "The vast territory is the bottom line of the country's dignity. This sentence means that our soldiers fought bloody battles. What does it mean?"
"Also, the term "ceding territory and seeking peace" proposed by this little friend really accurately describes the current predicament of the Holy Kingdom." Lin Wangbei looked at the peace advocates and centrists present, headed by Old Prime Minister Zhang. , said calmly: "If this method of ceding territory and seeking peace sets a precedent, today the Jitian Demon Kingdom comes to ask for a city, and we give it to the city. Tomorrow, the Jitian Demon Kingdom comes to ask for a state, and we will give it to a state. The next day, the Jitian Demon Kingdom will give it to a state. The country wants to swallow the entire Holy Kingdom of Heaven, what should we do?"
The peace seekers were speechless.
Even the main war faction that had previously reprimanded Lu Li couldn't help but be secretly frightened when thinking of the scene at that time.
Old Prime Minister Zhang sighed and said without squinting: "When he gets the chance to make further progress, it will not be too late to start a war."
Lin Wangbei frowned slightly, but did not continue to contradict the old prime minister.
After all, considering the other party's seniority, refuting him again and again will make things worse.
“When is the time to push further?”
But at this moment, a person whom no one expected spoke.
Old Prime Minister Zhang was startled and looked at Lu Li following the sound.
Lu Li raised his head and looked at him.
The old prime minister did not get angry, but thought very seriously for a moment and replied: "With the confidence of the Holy Kingdom of Devouring Heaven, even if it is given to two large states that are not wealthy, it will not damage the foundation. And the relationship between these two states In the hands of the Jitian Demon Kingdom, it will take them at least five years, or even ten years to operate before they can make a slight improvement. The three major Holy Kingdoms that were previously defeated are ironclad evidence of this."
"Exchanging two insignificant states for five or ten years of stability and peace will also be an opportunity for our Holy Kingdom of Tuntian to breathe and develop."
When the old prime minister said this, he looked at Lu Li and said, "Are you satisfied with this answer?"
"Not satisfied."
Lu Li shook his head.
All the officials in the court were in an uproar!
How dare a little palace guard dare to contradict this veteran of three dynasties, the leader of hundreds of officials, during a court meeting
"Lu Li!" Lin Wangbei shouted in a deep voice, feeling that he had gone too far.
It's a pity that Lu Li is in a desperate state now, turning a blind eye to Lin Wangbei's good intentions. He only has eyes for Old Prime Minister Zhang, "You want to give the Jitian Demon Kingdom two states, thinking you can get a few years of breathing time? Then you have Not a single question crossed my mind.”
"Please tell me." Old Prime Minister Zhang looked a little serious.
Lu Li did not ignore his thoughts because of his age.
"The land that the Jitian Demon Kingdom obtained from the other three Holy Kingdoms was snatched by them through war!" Lu Li pointed out the biggest flaw in Old Prime Minister Zhang's statement in just one sentence.
Although some people didn't react yet, people like Lin Wangbei understood what he meant instantly.
Although Old Prime Minister Zhang also understood something, he still disagreed and said: "It is precisely because of this that the Jitian Demon Kingdom is more anxious than us."
"Old Prime Minister, I think you should change your name to Old Fool." Lu Li gritted his teeth and mocked mercilessly.
This time, with Old Prime Minister Zhang's restraint, he couldn't help but open his eyes wide.
It's a pity that Lu Li didn't give him a chance to speak, and spoke like a barrage of bullets: "Jitian Demon Kingdom relies on war to support war. It has defeated three major holy countries in a row and annexed countless territories! This is the dangerous moment when the country's power is empty and it is unable to fight anymore! Compared with The Holy Kingdom of Devouring Heaven and the Kingdom of Jitian Demon are just ferocious beasts that forcibly reveal their claws and claws. They are actually at the end of their power, and they are just superficial!"
"What's the basis for your words?" Old Prime Minister Zhang also raised his voice, pointed at Lu Li and said angrily: "If the Jitian Demon Kingdom just pretends to be weak and starts a war rashly, how many people will lose their lives and how many people will be left homeless. Returnable!? Have you ever thought about this outcome!"
"you shut up!"
Lu Li almost shouted, and even the courtiers standing closest to him were shaken in shock.
"I don't know if the Jitian Demon Kingdom is pretending. I only know that if it is still capable of fighting, it will gather 200,000 soldiers and horses on the border but still send envoys to the DPRK. This kind of behavior is obviously based on its own reputation. I want nothing but a white wolf!”
Lu Li said fiercely: "You old fool, you open and close your mouth all because of the Holy Kingdom. Have you ever thought that once we cede territory to the Jitian Demon Kingdom and sue for peace, the so-called breathing time we gain will actually be what the Jitian Demon Kingdom wants?" ? They can get two big states without spending a single soldier, and at least five years of breathing time! What's more important is that the other side has done nothing, and we have opened the door to the country and ceded the country. By then, then The two big states, which are insignificant in your eyes, will become the best backing for the Jitian Demon Kingdom to attack the Holy Kingdom. With the internal and external cooperation, how will the Swallowing Sky Holy Kingdom resist the more powerful and cunning demon country? Extremely Demonic Kingdom!?”
"you… "
Old Prime Minister Zhang was a little annoyed by Lu Li's words. He opened his mouth but didn't say a word for a while.
However, Lin Wangbei looked at Lu Li with a look of surprise and felt enlightened. There were many vague places that lacked Lu Li's 'key', and he figured out all the links.
"Do you know how many people will die if we start a war with a lunatic like Jitian Demon Kingdom?" Old Prime Minister Zhang no longer insisted on his reasoning at this moment, and instead used the lives of the people to persuade Lu Li.
But Lu Li just sneered, "I don't know how many people will die in the war, but once the precedent of ceding territory and seeking peace is set, I'm afraid not a single citizen of the two major states will be left."
He raised his head, looked at His Majesty sitting at the top, and said word by word: "Every inch of the mountain and river territory must be fought for! If the Jitian Demon Kingdom really wants to negotiate peace on the condition of land, the war has already begun!"
"Why… "
Old Prime Minister Zhang was stunned for a long time, finally sighed and silently raised his hands upward, "Your Majesty, please make a decision."
"Your Majesty, please make your decision."
Lin Wangbei also bowed his head.
"Your Majesty, please make a decision!"
All the officials at the meeting bowed in unison.
His Majesty the Emperor, who was sitting at the top, was silent for a moment. He glanced at Lu Li one last time and said calmly: "Retreat!"
…
When Lu Li stepped out of the palace, he felt wet all over his body, which was very uncomfortable.
Although the words he just said were sonorous and powerful, in fact, he could not stand still several times.
You know, on that occasion, it is not an easy thing to contradict someone with the status of Old Prime Minister Zhang several times.
Moreover, if something is not said right and offends His Majesty the Emperor, his head will be moved on the spot.
Even with a status like King Yun, he was seriously injured by His Majesty using four words just because he said one wrong thing. Lu Li guessed that in his current state, His Majesty could kill him with just one word.
Fortunately, I finally got through this.
After taking a few deep breaths, Lu Li decided that he didn't want to stay in this terrible place any longer and was about to slip away with oil on his feet.
"You just finished showing off your power and want to leave?"
However, at this moment, Mu Hongxiu's playful voice sounded faintly, and the plan to let him escape failed again.
Lu Li stopped and looked at Mu Hongxiu, but didn't say a word.
How could Mu Hongxiu not know his little thoughts? He just said calmly: "Follow me."
"Where to go?" Lu Li suddenly became alert.
He was deceived by this cruel woman.
He has pushed himself to the forefront time and time again, but this time he went even further, actually trying to trick himself in the court meeting.
However, Mu Hongxiu did not answer, but silently walked ahead to lead the way.
When Lu Li saw this, even though he was reluctant in every possible way, he could only follow him.