After farming, I opened a family tree

Chapter 197 Confrontation

"In Beidi, it's common for mothers and daughters to share a husband, and for brothers to share a wife. Even the Wang family of Beidi has always had this practice.

The Northern Di people are completely different from us in the Great Qi. They have no sense of propriety, righteousness, integrity or shame.

Do you think it is trustworthy to sign a contract with someone who has no sense of propriety or shame?"

Shen Tang's words silenced the entire imperial study.

In history, there were several times when the Great Qi and the Northern Di signed ceasefire agreements, but each time the Northern Di violated the agreements and launched conflicts on the border of the Great Qi.

"Your Majesty, let alone grain and cotton, I do not agree. I do not even agree to give a single cent to the Northern Di.

I demand that the Northern Di pay tribute to the Great Qi!"

Shen Tang said it firmly, but this obviously offended some people.

"Your Majesty, the patriotism of Ning'an Marquis is clear to all, but if we truly reject all of Beidi's demands, where will the prestige of Great Qi be?"

"If they were truly afraid of the might of the Great Qi, the Northern Di wouldn't have the guts to make such an outrageous request."

Shen Tang immediately retorted.

"Your Majesty, gentlemen, Shen Tang is young and does not know how national prestige is defined in the sage books. However, in Shen Tang's heart, a truly great nation should be one that receives tributes from all nations and congratulations from thousands of countries.

Instead of giving generously to everyone who comes, there is a saying among the people that goes "put on a brave face and pretend to be rich."

Da Qi now finally has things like thousands of kilograms of rice and cotton.

We should make good use of these two weapons to enable Da Qi to develop rapidly, leaving other tribes and neighboring countries far behind.

Instead of spreading the word that Da Qi has thousands of kilograms of rice and cotton.

If other tribes and neighboring countries could all produce thousands of kilograms of rice and cotton, wouldn't their national strength also grow stronger?"

They have no idea about making money behind closed doors.

He only knows how to show off that he has good things.

Emperor Jing nodded as he listened.

The art of imperial power is all about balance in the court and the magnanimity of a great nation.

This kind of business method is rarely heard of in the market competition.

But it must be said that Shen Tang's words moved Emperor Jing.

Develop secretly on your own, and when the national strength is strong, quietly conquer all countries.

When Emperor Jing thought of this, he felt relieved.

"Lord Shen, your words make sense. But what if they raise this request again?"

"Your Majesty, I am a woman. I believe you have all heard a saying."

"Only villains and women are difficult to raise."

Shen Tang believes that as long as I have no morals, you cannot use morality to blackmail me, and you can use magic to defeat magic.

The ministers looked at Shen Tang and felt only admiration in their hearts.

If it were before, they would think that Shen Tang was seeking fame and reputation and attacking the aristocratic families.

Now they finally understood that Shen Tang didn't care whether you were from a noble family or not. If she felt that you were doing harm to the people, she would beat anyone.

After coming out of the Imperial Study, many court officials' attitudes towards Shen Tang became much better.

There are many aristocratic families among them.

Although some of Shen Tang's previous actions did harm the interests of the aristocratic family, if the Northern Di people really took away so many things, the aristocratic family would not have an easy time.

What Shen Tang said was not without reason. If there was no one in a century-old aristocratic family who could take up the responsibility, it would eventually perish.

Everything that rises must fall, this truth has not changed for thousands of years.

By the time Shen Tang returned home, the Liu family had already made some simple arrangements.

I knew my daughter was capable, but I didn't expect her to be this capable.

The Liu family had just moved in when someone nearby immediately sent them a visiting card.

"Mom, keep them. When the time comes, pick out a few and take Wanwan to see them."

She herself probably doesn't have time.

Three days later, the court will hold a banquet for the Northern Di delegation, and she will attend.

Because of the visit of the Northern Di delegation, Liu Wendong also became busy, so the Liu family's ancestor worship was temporarily suppressed until the delegation was done.

However, Madam Liu and Liu Xun frequently went in and out of the Ning'an Marquis' Mansion.

Everyone in the capital was secretly asking Madam Liu about Hui Shu's preferences, but Madam Liu always evaded the question.

She had heard that the emperor had asked his niece to participate in the reception of the delegation and had also entrusted her with an important task.

Shen Tang was indeed entrusted with an important task.

Her mission this time is to refute the unreasonable demands of the Northern Di delegation.

She must be obtained at all costs. The Northern Di people must not even think of taking away a single needle or thread from Da Qi.

Not only can you not take away a single needle or thread, you also have to leave something behind.

Three days later, in the Imperial Garden.

Although the court officials had heard that Marquis Ning'an was unwilling to provide supplies to the Northern Di people, they still had to show due courtesy to guests.

After all, this is also a way to demonstrate national prestige, especially since Shen Tang said he would not provide supplies, the banquet became even more luxurious.

As night fell, all the court officials dressed in their best clothes.

Shen Tang's seat was very close to the front, right next to the Duke of Zhenguo.

After exchanging greetings, the ministers stared at Shen Tang intently.

Under the lights, Shen Tang's eyes and eyebrows flashed with a breathtaking beauty. Although many princes and noble ladies were present tonight, they lacked the sharpness of those in power and the calmness of Shen Tang.

Following the eunuch Deng's thin voice, Emperor Jing and the Queen arrived.

"Xuanbei Di Mission~"

After Koda brought the Northern Di delegation in, he saluted Emperor Jing and began to look around unscrupulously.

When his eyes fell on Shen Tang, a hint of surprise and a different light flashed across his face.

"The prince and the envoy have come a long way and have worked hard. This banquet is just to welcome them back. Please don't mind their simplicity."

The Master of Rites spoke the usual polite words.

The two parties had a back-and-forth discussion.

Shen Tang didn't care about anything else. It would be a shame not to eat something from such a delicious banquet, as he had a tough battle to fight later.

But before she could eat much, she heard someone calling her name.

"I suppose this is the Marquis of Ning'an? I offer a toast to him."

Koda stood up and raised his glass towards Shen Tang.

Shen Tang picked up the teacup,

"Prince, you have come from afar. Originally, I would have offered you a toast, but I cannot hold my liquor well. I will serve you tea instead. Welcome to my Great Qi."

When everyone on the field saw this scene, they put down their cups and watched the confrontation between Prince Beidi and Shen Tang. Only singing, dancing and music remained in the field.

"Marquis Ning'an is the female marquis of Da Qi. A woman can be a marquis, but she can't even drink this wine?"

Prince Koda spoke with a smile, but his words were not polite at all.

Shen Tang smiled.

"Prince, you don't understand the rules of our Great Qi. In Great Qi, fine wine is always toasted to heroes. If you insist on toasting, I'm afraid Shen Tang's glass of wine can only be toasted to the soldiers."

The implication is obvious: you Beidi are just the defeated party, how can you have the nerve to ask the winner to drink with you?

As expected, when Shen Tang said this, Koda and the envoys looked unhappy.

Emperor Jing and his court officials, who were sitting at the top, felt relieved.

As expected, he is the Marquis of Ning’an!