Quickly wear "I am the empress"

Chapter 555 Ming Dynasty: The Emperor Guards the National Gate (44)

Zhiyu raised his hand, "Fifth brother, don't get excited."

"The Art of War says: To conquer the enemy without fighting is the best strategy."

"I think seeking peace is a good idea......"

Upon hearing this, Zhu Youjian's expression changed instantly, "Your Majesty, this is absolutely not possible."

The Prime Minister of the Cabinet heard the hidden meaning in Zhiyu's words and asked uncertainly, "Your Majesty, are you trying to pretend to seek peace?"

Zhiyu nodded and said with a smile: "The one who knows me best is the Prime Minister."

"Sowing discord among them will not be of much use, but I am pretending to seek peace and promising them many benefits. I don't believe they won't be tempted."

Zhu Youjian frowned, "My Great Ming has always been an unyielding nation. If we suddenly ask for peace, won't they be suspicious?"

Zhiyu shook her head. "I'm a woman, and I encountered war not long after taking the throne. Isn't it inevitable that I would be afraid?"

Everyone nodded. Your Majesty's reason was really well used.

The reason why the Later Jin Dynasty now wants to launch a large-scale attack on the Ming Dynasty is definitely partly because they think Your Majesty is a woman and poses no threat to their southward advance.

Now they are taking advantage of your Majesty's status as a woman to deceive the Later Jin Dynasty and the Ming Dynasty into seeking peace. The Later Jin Dynasty will naturally believe it...

But this is just a delaying tactic, and there is not much time left for the Ming Dynasty to buffer.

Seeing the solemn atmosphere in the imperial study, Wei Zhongxian looked around at everyone, and finally his gaze fell on the hair on his chest, most of which was white.

He is now doing all the dirty work and has no intention of participating in discussions on state affairs.

After finally completing the task assigned by His Majesty, he just wanted to rest at home and enjoy his hard-earned leisure.

If he doesn't take a rest now, His Majesty will give him another task later, and he won't even have time to rest.

Thinking of this, he took a few steps forward, bowed and said to Zhiyu: "Your Majesty, the Jinyiwei still have matters to attend to. I will withdraw first."

Seeing Wei Zhongxian's tired face, Zhiyu nodded and said, "Since you have something to do, Lord Wei, please go first."

"Yes, I will retire."

After saying this, Wei Zhongxian left without even looking at the other people in the imperial study.

Looking at Wei Zhongxian's old and frail back, everyone in the imperial study sighed.

The once arrogant Nine Thousand Years Old has become like this now. It's really fate that plays tricks on people...

After Wei Zhongxian left, Zhu Youjian looked at the jade statue and said, "Your Majesty, pretending to seek peace is just a delaying tactic."

"Once the Later Jin discovers the intentions of the Ming Dynasty, they will undoubtedly become enraged and launch a massive attack on the Ming Dynasty."

"How should the Ming Dynasty respond then?"

Zhiyu was silent. "Regarding this issue, I do have an idea."

"I feel that since we are seeking peace, the Ming Dynasty must naturally offer sincerity."

"I plan to personally go to the border to discuss peace with Huang Taiji."

Zhu Youjian frowned, "Your Majesty, you want to use yourself as bait to catch the turtle in the jar......"

"But this is too risky."

"You are the emperor. If something happens to you, what will happen to the Ming Dynasty?"

Zhiyu waved his hand, "No venture, no gain."

"As long as I can delay the Later Jin offensive and buy the Ming Dynasty a chance to recuperate, I am willing to take the risk."

Zhu Youjian shook his head in disapproval, "Your Majesty, please think twice."

"If anything happens to you, it will shake the foundation of the country."