Chapter 100

In the imperial palace.

Emperor Yongsheng stared straight at Gu Jinnian.

He was very puzzled.

And also very curious.

None of the officials knew, and neither did he, the emperor, why Gu Jinnian knew that the Xiongnu's visit for a marriage alliance was to steal the nation's fortune.

Where was the evidence?

Facing his maternal uncle, the emperor of Daxia, Gu Jinnian appeared calm.

"Uncle."

"My body is blessed by the mandate of heaven. When the Xiongnu came this time, I sensed something, and thus concluded that their purpose was to steal the nation's fortune."

Gu Jinnian spoke, prepared with this explanation.

But as soon as he finished speaking,

Emperor Yongsheng's gaze was incredibly calm, staring straight at Gu Jinnian.

"Jinnian, do you think I will believe you?"

Emperor Yongsheng spoke calmly, looking at the other party.

Upon hearing this, the other party fell silent immediately.

Such a reasonable reason, and you don't believe it?

"Jinnian, speak the truth, I won't blame you."

Emperor Yongsheng spoke, urging Gu Jinnian to tell the truth.

"There is an ancient tree in my body. As long as it absorbs gold and jade, it can know all the matters of the world."

"Uncle, do you believe this?"

Gu Jinnian asked.

Emperor Yongsheng: " "

Clearly, Emperor Yongsheng did not believe this. Compared to this, he would rather believe the former.

For Gu Jinnian, this was a dilemma. No one believed the truth.

Seeing that Gu Jinnian did not speak, Emperor Yongsheng did not continue to press, but changed his approach.

"Jinnian, I ask you, how certain are you that the Xiongnu's plot this time is real?"

Emperor Yongsheng did not press further.

If Gu Jinnian had his own thoughts, he could ignore this, but what he was most concerned about now was this issue.

If it was just a guess, it wouldn't matter much. But if Gu Jinnian was absolutely certain, then he would have the confidence.

"Ten out of ten."

Gu Jinnian gave a definite answer. The ancient tree never made mistakes, so he believed it was ten out of ten.

"Ten out of ten."

Upon receiving the answer, Emperor Yongsheng's expression was somewhat strange.

He believed what Gu Jinnian said.

But after a while, Emperor Yongsheng sighed, his expression somewhat melancholy.

"Even so, Jinnian, you shouldn't have said it."

"If the Xiongnu dared to steal the fortune of Daxia, it means this matter is not as simple as it seems."

"There are many parties involved, including the Fuluo Dynasty, the Jin Dynasty, and even other forces."

"You should have informed me immediately upon discovering their plot, rather than bearing it alone. Now the Xiongnu hates you to the bone, and the Fuluo Dynasty and the Jin Dynasty are likely to have issues with you."

"This is not a good thing for your future."

Emperor Yongsheng spoke, knowing in his heart that Gu Jinnian did this for him.

But doing so would make him a target. These people might not dare to move against him, but they would dare to move against Gu Jinnian.

Moreover, if this matter is true, it means there are traitors in the court.

Not just minor officials.

These people already hate Gu Jinnian to the bone, and will target him everywhere, which is not a good thing.

This is absolutely true.

The other party is so deeply hidden, it's hard to catch them. If given time, once he is gone, they will easily target Gu Jinnian.

Even if he is still here, can he prevent others from impeaching Gu Jinnian because of this matter?

Will Gu Jinnian never make mistakes?

Having too many enemies is not a good thing, although he knows why Gu Jinnian is making enemies.

"Uncle, this matter cannot be left unsaid."

"I want to cut off all the villains' thoughts."

"If I had informed you immediately upon discovering it, given your character, you would have chosen to act secretly."

"But this matter involves the nation's fortune. If we choose to act secretly, we can indeed trace the traitors."

"But a mere traitor will eventually reveal themselves. If we don't expose them today, the Xiongnu will find other ways to steal the nation's fortune."

"Then we will be unprepared. They can make a thousand mistakes, but Daxia cannot afford even one, which is clearly a disadvantage."

Gu Jinnian spoke.

He had his own thoughts.

Faced with this matter, Emperor Yongsheng would inevitably choose to investigate secretly, use other methods to prevent the marriage alliance, and then trace the traitors.

This idea is definitely good.

But the problem is, how do you dig out someone who is so deeply hidden in the Daxia Dynasty? How much time would it take?

Even if you are the first in political strategy, it would take at least half a year.

But in this half a year, if you don't arrange the marriage alliance, they will use other methods to steal the nation's fortune.

If Daxia makes a mistake, it will face the theft of the nation's fortune. Is it necessary?

A mere traitor, what does it matter?

Knowing it is enough, and they will eventually be caught.

Anyway, it's just these people. If necessary, a complete reshuffle before the imperial succession would be enough.

But the theft of the nation's fortune is not a small matter. Even if all the officials are executed, it would be of no help, and it would become a laughingstock to the world.

Gu Jinnian's words.

Indeed make a lot of sense. Emperor Yongsheng also acknowledged this reason. However, they have their own level of thinking, and Gu Jinnian has his own. Both methods are feasible.

As long as the result is good, there is no problem.

"Next time if you encounter such a matter, you should still inform me."

"You have not yet entered the court, and there are many things you do not know."

Emperor Yongsheng spoke, acknowledging Gu Jinnian's words but still giving a reminder. After all, he is the elder and the emperor of Daxia, and any matter can be discussed with him.

"Please rest assured, Uncle. Next time if I encounter such a matter, I will notify you promptly."

Gu Jinnian smiled.

Emperor Yongsheng also sighed, looking at Gu Jinnian and said,

"Jinnian, you are about to be ennobled. How do you feel?"

Emperor Yongsheng spoke, asking about other matters.

"Fine."

"Anyway, I will eventually inherit my father's title. It's just a bit earlier."

Gu Jinnian appeared very calm. Being a noble, being ennobled now is just a way to prove his capability to the world.

There is no particularly strong feeling in other aspects.

"A bit earlier?"

"You shouldn't say this. Be careful not to be calculated against."

Emperor Yongsheng said somewhat irritably. For others, being ennobled is a big deal, a matter of glory, and they would want to celebrate for ten days and nights.

For Gu Jinnian, it's just a bit earlier. If this were to be known, the officials and generals would skin him alive.

"Right."

"Jinnian, answer me honestly."

"If Daxia were to fight the Xiongnu, what are the chances of victory?"

Emperor Yongsheng spoke, asking Gu Jinnian this question as a test.

Upon hearing this, Gu Jinnian almost answered without hesitation.

"The Daxia army has a ten out of ten chance of victory."

Gu Jinnian spoke very seriously.

Flattering the Daxia Dynasty.

"Be serious."

Emperor Yongsheng glanced at Gu Jinnian, urging him to be honest.

Upon hearing this, Gu Jinnian became more honest.

"Uncle, it's not that I'm not serious. This is such a big matter, you want me to speak? If I say it poorly, it will affect the morale of the troops. If I say it well, you won't believe it."

This is not Gu Jinnian being evasive. For such a big matter, what are the six secretaries and the prime minister doing?

To put it bluntly, for such a big matter, it's best not to speak. Whether we can win or not depends on the situation. If I speak and it affects Emperor Yongsheng's judgment, wouldn't that be a huge loss?

"Your opinion, I will just listen to it, I won't take it too seriously."

"Consider it a test to see if you have any knowledge. Speak up."

For some reason, Emperor Yongsheng felt that his nephew had a lot of knowledge, but he was just hiding it.

If Gu Jinnian is steady, in politics, he is indeed very cautious, completely lacking the demeanor of a military family, more like those officials, all secretive.

But if Gu Jinnian is impulsive, he is also quite impulsive, standing up for the people, the Daxia poetry meeting, and this time the marriage alliance, everyone else did not step forward, but Gu Jinnian insisted on stepping forward, fortunately on the side of justice.

If it were on another side, with a lot of controversy, it would not be good.

Hearing his uncle ask this, Gu Jinnian pondered for a moment.

Then he slowly spoke.

"If it's just a confrontation, Daxia has a nine out of ten chance of defeating the Xiongnu."

"After all, it's just a show of force. Daxia has many soldiers, and with the support of the Dragon Gate cannons, it's not a problem."

This is Gu Jinnian's judgment.

If it's just a show of force, Daxia has a high chance of winning. The Fuluo Dynasty and the Jin Dynasty will not intervene, just making a show of it. A great nation must have the demeanor of a great nation.

It's not possible that after so many things happen, the Daxia Dynasty says nothing.

Sending people to fight and vent, will the people and soldiers be satisfied?

Dynasties may sabotage each other, but when it comes to principle, they will accommodate each other, as long as it doesn't affect their own interests.

Gu Jinnian's answer is not a problem.

But Emperor Yongsheng continued to ask.

"If I want to reclaim the twelve cities?"

Emperor Yongsheng spoke, looking at Gu Jinnian and asking.

Upon hearing this, Gu Jinnian fell silent.

If it's just a show of force, Daxia will definitely win. But reclaiming the twelve cities is a different matter, and a very different matter, extremely difficult.

"Six out of ten."

"The Fuluo Dynasty and the Jin Dynasty will definitely intervene. Normally, it would be four out of ten, but now Daxia's morale is high, and the people support it. If we really fight to the end, there is a six out of ten chance