Chapter 1783

Gu Yi pondered for a moment and shook his head: "Increasing military forces is certainly possible, but in doing so, it will also bring greater pressure to the national treasury. We must find a way to solve the problem from the root."

Upon hearing this, another staff member suggested: "Prime Minister, we might as well conduct more in-depth negotiations with surrounding countries to see if we can resolve this crisis through diplomatic means."

Gu Yi nodded in agreement: "This plan is feasible. But for the matter of negotiation, we must select someone who is eloquent, wise, and brave to go. Do you have any suitable candidates?"

The staff members lowered their heads and pondered one after another. At this moment, a young staff member suddenly spoke: "Prime Minister, I believe Young Lady Yuan Li might be able to take on this responsibility."

Upon hearing this, Gu Yi looked at the young staff member, a flash of surprise in his eyes: "Oh? Yuan Li? Although she has insights, she is after all young and a woman; I fear it will be difficult for her to take on such a heavy responsibility."

The young staff member shook his head: "Prime Minister, Young Lady Yuan Li is not only clever and agile but also has extraordinary courage and insight. Her performance in the academy is obvious to all, and she grew up together with her brother Yuan Han, having quite a few insights into military affairs. If she can go to negotiate, perhaps there will be unexpected effects."

Upon hearing this, Gu Yi pondered for a moment and finally nodded: "These words are reasonable. I will consider letting Yuan Li go. But this matter still needs to be discussed in the long term; you may withdraw first."

After the staff members bowed, they withdrew from the study one after another. Gu Yi sat alone before the desk, secretly pondering whether Yuan Li could truly take on this responsibility. He knew that this was not only a test for Yuan Li but also a test for the entire Great Zhou.

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Several days later, after Yuan Li finished discussing academic matters with Li Mu in the academy, she was just about to return to the Prime Minister's mansion when she suddenly heard a maid's voice behind her: "Young Lady, the Prime Minister requests your presence."

Upon hearing this, Yuan Li felt a tightness in her heart; she knew that her father, Gu Yi, summoning her at this time must have important matters. Thus, she hurriedly followed the maid to the study of the Prime Minister's mansion.

Entering the study, Yuan Li bowed: "Prime Minister, what matter do you have for summoning Li'er?"

Gu Yi looked up at Yuan Li, a flash of seriousness in his eyes: "Yuan Li, I have a matter I want to discuss with you. Recently, the border situation is becoming increasingly tense, and I intend to send you to surrounding countries to conduct negotiations; what is your intention?"

Upon hearing this, Yuan Li was shocked in her heart; she did not expect Gu Yi to send her. But she quickly calmed down, and after pondering for a moment, said firmly: "Prime Minister, Li'er is willing to go. Although Li'er is young and a woman, Li'er believes that as long as one has the world in one's heart, regardless of gender, one can serve the country."

Upon hearing this, a flash of appreciation appeared in Gu Yi's eyes: "Yuan Li, you indeed have courage. I also know that this matter has no small risk, but if you can successfully complete the negotiations, you will certainly be able to perform a great service for Great Zhou."

Yuan Li nodded, her heart full of determination: "Prime Minister, rest assured, Li'er will certainly do my utmost and not fail the trust."

Gu Yi looked at Yuan Li's firm eyes, his heart full of emotion. He knew that although Yuan Li was young, she had courage and wisdom beyond ordinary people. He believed that Yuan Li would certainly be able to successfully complete this negotiation.

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Several days later, in the courtyard of the Prime Minister's mansion, Yuan Li said goodbye to Feng Ji. She was dressed in casual clothes, but her eyes flickered with a firm light.

Feng Ji held Yuan Li's hand, her eyes filled with tears: "Li'er, you must return safely. Mother believes in you and is also proud of you."

Yuan Li gently patted the back of her mother's hand and said softly: "Mother, rest assured. Li'er will certainly return safely, win glory for the Yuan family, and also serve Great Zhou."

After speaking, she turned and walked toward the outside of the courtyard, embarking on the journey to surrounding countries. Feng Ji stood in the courtyard, watching her back gradually fade away, her heart full of expectation and blessings.

And the moment Yuan Li walked out of the Prime Minister's mansion, she also secretly made up her mind that she must successfully complete this negotiation, share the pressure for her brother Yuan Han, and also contribute her strength to the peace and tranquility of Great Zhou. She knew that this would be a journey full of challenges and opportunities, but she was already prepared, and no matter what difficulties she encountered, she would persist until the day of success. ===== CHAPTER 1784 =====