Chapter 972

Ridiculous!

Qin Mu sat high on the dragon throne, looking down at these two Great Tang envoys.

If they wanted Great Qin not to support the four great aristocratic families in rebellion, they had to see what benefits there were for Great Qin.

Looking at it now, it was obvious that supporting the four great aristocratic families would have more benefits.

And it could divide the Great Tang into two without any effort.

Why not do it?

"Old Li, Prime Minister Fang, you should understand what way to use to persuade Great Qin.

Just speak directly about what benefits your Great Tang can offer?

Help deter the aristocratic families?

I can still consider who exactly to support?"

At this time, the court officials stood up to speak very effectively.

Great Qin Prime Minister Zhang Juzheng had already been demoted and exiled. The successor Prime Minister, Wang Yangming, was still handing over duties in Goguryeo and had not rushed back.

Now among the military officials, the highest was Yue Fei. Among the civil officials, the highest was Bao Zheng.

The one who came out to speak was Xu Guangqi, who had a relatively low official rank.

"Your Majesty, our Great Qin can fully support the four great aristocratic families and then sit back and reap the benefits."

Here, Xu Guangqi clearly stated "sit back and reap the benefits."

He was not afraid at all that the Great Tang side would know his intentions.

This was also a manifestation of strength.

Even if the Great Tang knew, there was nothing they could do.

Old Li and Fang Xuanling were both very worried in their hearts.

If Great Qin really supported the four great aristocratic families, they would be finished.

"Great Qin Emperor, no matter what, the Great Tang empire is still in the hands of the Tang Emperor.

We are willing to offer ten thousand miles of fertile land to Great Qin, only hoping that Great Qin will not form an alliance with the four great aristocratic families!"

Old Li, in his anxiety, wanted to cede territory again to exchange for Great Qin's promise.

For the Great Tang, these lands might not necessarily be defendable anyway.

Ceding them to Great Qin in exchange for some opportunities was better than letting the four great aristocratic families benefit.

As soon as these words were spoken, Fang Xuanling frowned, feeling it was somewhat inappropriate.

However, that was Old Li's golden word, and he could not stop it.

He hurriedly interjected.

"Your Majesty, I hope Great Qin will conduct a joint military operation with our Great Tang.

Use this practical action to deter the petty people."

Fang Xuanling took advantage of Old Li's words and added a request.

Territory had already been ceded, why not raise another requirement?

A joint military operation was the best plan to deter the aristocratic families.

Only in this way would the ceded territory be valuable.

Qin Mu tapped his fingers on the armrest of the dragon throne, seemingly calculating in his heart.

Ten thousand miles of fertile land, for the Great Qin with its vast territory today, really did not count for much.

What Qin Mu was thinking was which side would bring greater benefits if he helped them?

At this time, Bao Zheng stood out with a livid face.

"Your Majesty, if the four great aristocratic families rebel, they are rebels. We must never assist rebels and degrade our Great Qin's reputation!" As soon as Bao Zheng spoke, Yue Fei also stood out.

"Lord Bao is right! Your Majesty, absolutely cannot support rebels; otherwise, how can we explain it to the common people of the world?"

One civil and one military, two powerful ministers, both expressed their stance of not supporting rebels.

This made Old Li and Fang Xuanling feel very comforted.

"Your Majesty, Great Qin really has many good ministers. With such loyal ministers and good generals, why worry that Great Qin will not be prosperous?"

Old Li, in order to express his gratitude, flattered Bao Zheng and Yue Fei in the court.

Qin Mu smiled.

Old Li's little scheme was also quite interesting.

However, Yue Fei and Bao Zheng were right.

This matter was not just a matter of the court; it also had an impact on the common people of the world.

Although the common people hated the aristocratic families, the concepts formed over thousands of years would still support the orthodox emperor.

If Li Tai followed the four great aristocratic families to rebel, he would first violate the first rule of being a person: filial piety!

If Great Qin supported the four great aristocratic families, it would inadvertently touch the taboo of violating filial piety.

"Prime Minister Fang, you want Great Qin and Great Tang to conduct a joint military operation; what is the target?"

"Suppressing bandits in Jiaozhou!"

Fang Xuanling had already thought of the target.

It could be said that there was no better target than suppressing bandits in Jiaozhou.

First, Jiaozhou was originally the place where those aristocratic families were currently entrenched. Within Jiaozhou territory, who knew how many of their troops there were? And a large part of the troops the aristocratic families planted in Jiaozhou were bandits and outlaws hiding in the mountains.

Second, the bandit problem in Jiaozhou was serious and had already affected the lives of the local people.

It was just right to take this opportunity to wipe them out in one fell swoop!