Fortunately, Shen Ning defeated the Prince of Eastern Qin in the horse-monument competition and exempted Western Chu from a year's tribute. He was able to recuperate and use the money to train his troops. However, after all, he only trained for a few months. Day is still short and there is no way to withstand the powerful soldiers of the two countries.
"Emperor, you don't have to worry too much. Eastern Qin and South Vietnam can form an alliance. Can't we Western Chu follow suit?" Empress Dowager Zhou said calmly.
Mo Chuan raised his head and looked directly at the Queen Mother Zhou: "What does the Queen Mother mean by asking the ministers to take the initiative to write a letter to the Northern Qi to show their goodwill and propose an alliance? However, the Northern Qi has always been neutral and has trade relations with each of our three countries. The Eastern Qin and South Vietnam has tried its best to win over them, but the king of Northern Qi has never formed an alliance with any family. "
"One moment, another moment, but the Ai family does not ask you to take the initiative to show your favor to Northern Qi." Queen Mother Zhou shook her head and said.
"What does the Queen Mother mean?" Mo Chuan asked doubtfully.
Empress Dowager Zhou smiled slightly: "Because Northern Qi has already written a letter to express its goodwill, revealing its intention to form an alliance with me, Xi Chu."
"Mother, are you serious?" Mo Chuan opened his eyes wide, almost in disbelief.
"When has the Ai family ever lied to you? How can a national event like this be child's play?"
"Did Northern Qi put forward any conditions?"
After Mo Chuan was overjoyed, he quickly calmed down.
Northern Qi has never formed an alliance with other countries. If the king of Northern Qi wants to form an alliance, he will definitely choose the powerful Eastern Qin and South Vietnam, and will never choose Western Chu, which is the weakest among the three kingdoms. Unless Northern Qi has other plans for Western Chu picture.
"Yes, Beiqi's letter did put forward a condition."
Empress Dowager Zhou nodded approvingly at Mo Chuan.
Mo Chuan couldn't help but gasped: "Could it be a marriage?"
"Yes, it's a marriage!"
Empress Dowager Zhou nodded: "The King of Northern Qi is willing to marry his third daughter to you. As long as you make her his queen, Western Chu and Northern Qi will form a state of Qin and Jin, a lip-and-tooth alliance. With Northern Qi as a strong supporter, , Eastern Qin and Nanyue will not dare to invade Western Chu easily. Do you think this is a good thing for the country and the people? "
Mo Chuan gritted his teeth and his facial muscles twitched slightly.
Yes, this is indeed a good thing.
However, he could never agree to this condition!
Not long ago, he had sworn in his heart that from now on he would never do anything against his mother's wishes, but immediately, he encountered such a difficult decision.
Of course I can’t agree to this!
But if he doesn't agree, he will disappoint his mother and plunge the people of Xichu into a raging war.
When war breaks out, people will be displaced, their wives and children will be separated, and their families will be destroyed...
This is what he never wants to see.
Queen Mother, Queen Mother, you have really given me a huge problem.
Empress Dowager Zhou stared at Mo Chuan's face and suddenly said: "Emperor, are the people of the country, country, country, and country not as important as a woman in your heart?"
Mo Chuan raised his head and took a deep breath.
"Okay, I agree!"
Every word he spoke was sonorous and powerful.
"What? You... what did you say?"
Now it was Queen Mother Zhou's turn to be in disbelief.
She looked at Mo Chuan in shock, stood up, and grabbed Mo Chuan's hand.
"Can you say that again."
Mo Chuan exhaled slowly and said slowly: "My son promised to marry Northern Qi, did the queen mother hear clearly?"
"Clear, the Ai family heard it clearly." Queen Mother Zhou stared at Mo Chuan: "But, why did you agree?"