Chapter 948 - 212: The Born Flatterer_2
"Your Majesty, please lead the expedition in person!" Mo Heng also knelt on one knee.
All the ministers were shocked.
Emperor Chu Wen’s heart also fiercely trembled at the sight of Pei Qin’s solemn and profound gaze, full of integrity. He immediately felt his blood boil and stood up with high spirits. Forced to abandon the southern hunting grounds of Capital Jingcheng by the Waci People, as the sovereign of a nation he faced complete humiliation. The disgrace was unbearable! Upon hearing about the Thunder Cannon and mortar, he had already decided that he must annihilate the Waci People, not sparing a single one!
Yet annihilating the Waci People was merely an act of revenge and not enough to dispel the great resentment in his heart. Now that Pei Qin had suggested he lead the expedition in person, even though it was dangerous, with the mortar, the army, and the Imperial Guards, they were surely able to keep him safe. Most importantly, personally leading the troops to reclaim lost territories would not only bolster national pride but also the dragon’s might of him, the Emperor, who had been sneered at as ineffectual!
This was not only about revenge; it would also reinforce his imperial majesty and his power after returning to the capital. The merit of reclaiming the land would belong to the Emperor! An Emperor who fails might be hated and despised, but an Emperor who overcomes past failures and rises again will be revered by the people!
Pei Qin’s suggestion was not just scratching an itch but hitting exactly the right spot, perfectly aligning with his own desires!
After their initial shock, the other ministers, seeing Emperor Chu Wen’s excitement, realized Pei Qin’s suggestion was exactly what the Emperor wanted. However, they still voiced their opposition, prioritizing His Majesty’s safety!
Emperor Chu Wen had already made up his mind, "My decision is final! No more objections from you all!"
The ministers who had expressed opposition quickly changed their tune, "Our Emperor is mighty! With Your Majesty leading the expedition, morale will soar, and reclaiming our lands will be just a matter of time!" Pei Hansan’s suggestion was exactly in line with the Emperor’s thoughts. The Emperor had reached a point where he must vent his frustration. Their opposition was not truly against his leading the campaign; even though he was a scholarly ruler, with the Imperial Guards and the mortar, they would not let the Emperor come to harm. Their opposition was merely to show their concern for His Majesty’s safety and to let him know they were all wholeheartedly looking out for him!
Emperor Chu Wen then personally helped Pei Qin stand up, "Beloved Officer Pei! I appoint you as General Guangwei of Great Chu, to lead the troops with me and conquer the Waci People to reclaim the lands of My Great Chu!"
"Your servant... accepts the decree." Pei Qin couldn’t help but look up at Emperor Chu Wen, Could the Emperor have lost his mind? In ancient times, weren’t women forbidden from entering military camps? He knew she was a woman and yet he still appointed her to an official position!