Chapter 201: Debate
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Golden sunlight blanketed the palace buildings, and the early morning palace seemed to radiate a strong aura of auspiciousness.
Luo Quan’s words made Xiao Ming nod slightly. He wasn’t agreeing to give the cannons to the imperial guards, but he did agree with Luo Quan’s distrust of the vassal lords.
This was exactly what a loyal general should say and a reason that made Luo Quan worth winning over.
“This cannon production technology—I will give it to no one,” Xiao Ming answered Luo Quan with a firm tone.
“Your Highness… this…” Luo Quan looked confused, even slightly angry. It was understandable if Xiao Ming didn’t want to give it to other vassal lords, but to refuse even the imperial guards, who were directly under the emperor—this he couldn’t understand.
Lu Fei, standing behind, let out a big sigh of relief. He had truly been worried Xiao Ming might agree too easily. Luo Xin seemed deep in thought.
Luo Quan’s reaction was just as Xiao Ming had expected. Once he said this in court, the ministers’ reactions would be even stronger.
But before that, he needed to win over Luo Quan’s support in court.
He explained, “General, the imperial court is no longer truly the royal court. How can the imperial guards still be called royal? Be honest with yourself—are the guards now all truly loyal to the royal family?”
Luo Quan was instantly speechless. He admitted, “That’s not true. Many officers in the imperial guard come from noble families of other vassal states.”
“If that’s the case, giving cannon technology to the guards is no different than giving it to the vassal lords,” Xiao Ming said calmly.