The Destiny of Going to Hell

Chapter 260 Do You Know Sheng Molan 16

Molan gently broke free from Zhao Yunchuan's hand and strode forward.

Zhao Yunchuan looked at his hands in a daze, then followed Molan's steps.

The appearance of Molan was like a huge rock thrown into a calm lake, instantly making the ministers in the court frown.

In their opinion, the court is not a place a woman can set foot in.

Molan was not afraid at all. She spoke frankly and said that she wanted to abolish the policy of emphasizing culture over military affairs.

When these words were spoken, the generals were overjoyed, as if they saw a bright future for themselves.

However, as the Crown Princess, Molan is still not important enough in the eyes of the generals.

The civil officials stood up one by one, speaking in passionate tones and sharp words.

They were criticizing Molan for interfering in state affairs, and believed that women should stay at home and should not interfere in state affairs.

"Crown Princess, you are just a woman, how dare you talk about the affairs of state?"

An old minister glared at Molan, his words full of contempt for him.

But their excitement died down for a moment when they saw Zhao Yunchuan's gloomy expression behind Molan.

But it was only for a moment.

This concerns their status as civil officials, and they must not give in!

Moreover, in their minds, a woman's virtue lies in her lack of talent. Even though Molan was the first in the imperial examination, it could not change their prejudice against women.

Molan sneered, her eyes firm and sharp.

"My Lords, please do not underestimate women. Although I am a woman, I also have the ambition to serve my country."

"The policy of emphasizing culture over military power is no longer appropriate. Now the country has powerful enemies outside and troubles inside. If we don't change, how can we protect our country?"

Every word she spoke was so powerful and insightful that the civil officials were speechless for a moment.

But how could they compromise easily? A fierce verbal confrontation broke out in the court.

"Our dynasty is now economically prosperous. Isn't what the Crown Princess said an exaggeration?"

A minister took the lead in launching the attack.

Molan responded calmly and neither humbly nor arrogantly.

"Today, our dynasty is indeed economically prosperous, but for a long time, our dynasty has been threatened by regimes such as Liao, Jin, and Xixia."

"Military weakness has put the country in a state of passive defense. Only by improving the status of military generals and vigorously strengthening military power construction can we ensure the security and stability of the country."

Another minister stood up to question.

"Even so, there is no need for the Crown Princess to lash out at the civil officials so much, right? There were so many wars that were led by the civil officials themselves. Isn't this a contribution to the country?"

Molan's eyes were firm and her words were sharp.

"It is no different from talking about war on paper if a civilian officer who lacks actual combat experience and military strategic vision is appointed as the commander of the army. Only by letting military commanders who truly understand military affairs take charge of the military can the combat effectiveness of the army be effectively improved."

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Every time a minister stepped forward to raise questions, Molan was able to refute them with reason and evidence.

After a fierce rebuttal, all the ministers in the court shut their mouths, and for a moment, the court was silent.

Zhao Yunchuan looked at Molan, who single-handedly refuted those pedantic Confucian officials in the court and made them lower their heads. He felt that Molan at this moment seemed to be emitting a dazzling light all over her body.

Just when everyone was shocked by Molan's momentum, another minister stood up.

"What the Crown Princess said is absolutely right. Then I would like to ask, the Crown Princess proposed to abolish the policy of emphasizing civil affairs over military affairs. I am afraid it is not just for this reason. What exactly is the Crown Princess planning?"

Molan looked at the man and couldn't help but admire in her heart that there are still smart people out there.

Her real purpose this time was to go to the battlefield in person and take the initiative to recover the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun.

This heated debate with the ministers was just to pave the way for subsequent actions.

"I want to recover the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun. Please allow me to lead the army!"

Molan's voice was sonorous and powerful, echoing in the court.

Zhao Zhen couldn't help but sigh that if Molan was a man, she would definitely be the brightest pearl in the dynasty.

No, even as a woman, she possessed such outstanding strategic thinking and fearless courage that she had already surpassed many men.

Zhao Yunchuan was filled with panic at the moment. Although he knew Molan's plan, he would never have thought that Molan would go to the battlefield in person.

He instinctively stood up and wanted to object, but when he met Molan's bright eyes, his heart softened and all his words turned into a sigh.

He slowly turned to face the minister, suppressing his worry and reluctance.

"I am willing to support the Crown Princess from behind. Do you have any objections?"

He was struggling inside. He wanted so much to go with Molan and not let her get hurt in any way.

But he also understood that if he followed, no matter how successful Molan became, the title of glory would ultimately go to him.

This was the result he least wanted to see. Molan's brilliance would not be shared by anyone, not even if that person was himself.

He would rather guard silently in the rear and watch Molan shine on the battlefield.

A minister's eyes were filled with contempt, and he said coldly, "Does the Crown Princess know that starting a war is a sin of killing?"

The corners of Molan's mouth rose slightly, but her voice was as clear as a bell and reached everyone's ears.

She chuckled contemptuously, and every word she spoke spoke loud and clear.

"With a sharp blade in hand, it is easy to be murderous! Now our dynasty has many soldiers and generals, and sophisticated weapons. If we don't start a war, what's the point of keeping these generals? Do you keep them for show?"

Her eyes were sharp as she continued to speak.

"You said I committed murder? Do we have to take the beating for nothing if someone comes to our door? If someone beats up your wife and children, are you willing to endure the humiliation?"

"As the Crown Princess, I work for the stability of the country and the peace of the people. And you, as a minister, don't you see things more clearly than a woman like me?"

"Which palace struggle didn't involve the flashing of swords and sabers? Which emperor didn't have blood on his hands?"

"Intrigue and struggle for power. If I don't kill him, he will kill me! Such stories have existed in the past, exist now, and will never disappear in the future!"

Having said this, Molan flicked her sleeves violently, looking very imposing.

"If I don't start a war, will we have peace? This is clearly inviting death and waiting for others to trample over the territory of our Song Dynasty!"

She pressed on step by step against the ministers who questioned her.

"Is this the peace you want? If so, then you ministers are sinners of the country!"

The minister was speechless after hearing what Molan said, and beads of sweat instantly covered his forehead.

He knelt down in panic and said to Zhao Zhen in a trembling voice: "I dare not."

The other civil officials were also moved by Molan's words and fell into deep thought.

The generals were deeply inspired by Molan's heroic words.

A military commander with a burly figure and a resolute face immediately strode forward, clasped his hands solemnly, and spoke in a voice as loud as a bell.

"I am willing to go to war with the Crown Princess to recover the Sixteen Prefectures of Yanyun and protect the territory of the Song Dynasty. I will have no regrets even if I die!"

Then, another general stepped forward and said firmly, "I am willing to do the same! For the glory of the country and the long-term peace of the people, I am willing to follow the Crown Princess to the battlefield!"

Afterwards, the generals knelt down one after another, with flames burning in their eyes, full of admiration and support for Molan.

The neat sound of their kneeling seemed to announce to the world that they would fight side by side with Molan, and they would not hesitate to sacrifice their lives and shed their blood for the dignity and territorial integrity of the Song Dynasty.