After farming, I opened a family tree

Chapter 159 Emperor Jing tries on clothes

Anyone who openly offends the Great Qi will be punished, even though they are far away!

Such powerful words coming from the mouth of a teenage girl.

The officials present felt mixed emotions.

"Marquis, your youthful ambition is truly commendable. But fighting is not like farming."

Shen Tang looked at the other party with doubts:

"Your Excellency is a civil servant, right?"

The other party nodded with pride on his face. He had a good family background, but he was different from other children from aristocratic families. He was very hardworking. After more than ten years of ups and downs in officialdom, he also held a high position in the court.

"Since you are a civil servant, you probably don't understand the war."

"Your Majesty, we can negotiate peace, but once we do, Da Qi will have to pay money to buy peace. I don't know how long this peace will last, but the cost is not a small amount.

"I have a suggestion. If we negotiate peace, then the money for the peace talks should be paid by the officials. The wealthy families have been rich for generations. If half of their wealth is confiscated to use for the peace talks, in exchange for a few years of peace in Da Qi, I believe you gentlemen will agree."

Shen Tang said this lightly, but everyone present was shocked and angry.

How could the Ning'an County Marquis speak so bluntly?

"Of course, since I have been awarded by the imperial court, I am naturally willing to donate half of my wealth. I can even give up my salary."

Shen Tang's words were like roasting them on the fire.

Especially the aristocratic families blushed.

Emperor Jing saw this scene at the top and suppressed the urge to laugh.

There are many aristocratic families in Da Qi, and many of them are descendants of heroes who helped Emperor Gaozu to establish the country. It is indeed as Shen Tang said.

The aristocratic families are powerful, but if you say you want to take money from me, that’s definitely not possible.

Shen Tang didn't have too many entanglements with either the aristocratic families or the poor families, but it was certain that she definitely didn't belong to an aristocratic family.

"Your Majesty, I haven't read much, but I know that those who are not of my race must have different hearts. A moment of peace does not guarantee a lifetime of stability. The Northern Di people are capable of attacking unarmed civilians. Their nature is inherently brutal.

Moreover, this is the first time in all these years that the Northern Di people have taken the initiative to request peace. Why is that?"

Naturally, it was because their living conditions this year were so harsh that they had to negotiate peace.

As long as they can survive, the Northern Di people will never consider peace talks.

"Your Majesty, the Marquis of Ning'an is right. This year the Northern Di people wanted to negotiate peace with us, but if there is no snowstorm next year, I'm sure they will return.

There has been no peace outside the Great Wall for so many years. Isn’t it because of the evil ambitions of the Northern Di people?

How can we make peace with such inhuman people?"

It was the general who spoke again.

"Your Majesty, I am willing to donate half of my fortune to support soldiers fighting the enemy on the frontier rather than negotiate peace!"

The Great Qi emphasizes the demeanor of a great power and the magnanimity to accommodate others. Therefore, throughout the hundred-year history of the Great Qi, whenever peace talks were held, the State would always give the other party a lot of money and materials to demonstrate the demeanor of a great power.

The general's words once again brought the conflict between the pro-war and pro-peace camps into a fiercer state.

Just as everyone was arguing, the eunuchs who had just left the hall came in with something.

Two quilts and two pieces of clothing, or to be more precise, one coat and one jacket.

"Marquis, is this what you want to present to the Emperor? You are truly disrespectful, using such shoddy things!"

"You should take these things back with you, the Marquis. You won't be laughed at if you take them out."

The court officials from the aristocratic families who had just been left speechless by Shen Tang all looked disdainful.

Just now, you, a young girl, were talking about us. Now we have found our chance!

Emperor Jing sat at the top, looking at the things the eunuchs brought in with curiosity.

Aren’t these just ordinary quilts and jackets?

It's just that the style of this coat is a bit strange.

"Your Majesty, these are quilts and clothes made of cotton."

What is a quilt?

It's just a quilt, why do you say it's a cotton quilt?

"Marquis Ning'an, what's so special about this quilt? Could it be better than a brocade quilt?"

When Shen Tang heard this, he smiled slightly and spoke humbly.

"Of course, this quilt isn't as exquisite or expensive as a brocade quilt, but its thickness and warmth are unmatched. Whether it's a blizzard or a sudden cold snap, this quilt can keep you warm. Furthermore, if you use a quilt well, it can last for many years."

"Everyone who attends court wears cloaks and capes to protect themselves from the cold. Not only that, they also carry hand warmers. The hall itself is also protected from the cold thanks to the burning of silver charcoal.

But after putting on this cotton coat, the ice and snow outside are no problem at all."

After Shen Tang said this, someone sneered.

"Marquis, this is simply nonsense."

The weather now is almost cold enough to freeze, but Shen Tang actually said that he could go outside wearing this clothes.

Not only did the officials not believe it, but Emperor Jing also had doubts.

Although I had seen the cotton cloth that Shen Tang had sent me earlier, it was just cotton cloth, not a quilt.

Emperor Jing looked at Shen Tang's serious expression and suddenly said:

"The Marquis has made great contributions to our Great Qi, so I will try this cotton coat myself."

Emperor Jingdi's words made all the ministers change their expressions.

They had just questioned Shen Tang when Emperor Jing said he wanted to try it himself. Where could they put their face?

Naturally, no one refuted the emperor's words, and soon the eunuch brought up the coat with strange workmanship.

The hall was filled with charcoal fire, and Emperor Jing started to sweat shortly after putting on the clothes.

This jacket!

It’s so warm!

When Emperor Jing walked down the platform, all the ministers made way for him. Shen Tang followed behind him, and the others followed closely behind him.

Outside the hall, snow had already started falling without anyone noticing.

There is heavy snow in the north, and there is already a light layer of white on the ground.

Emperor Jing was wrapped in a cotton jacket. When he walked to the door of the hall, he felt a chill on his face, but his body was still warm.

The personal eunuch held Emperor Jing's cloak in his hand, ready to put it on him at any time.

Emperor Jing was wearing a cotton jacket and walked straight out of the hall. Although snow was falling all over the sky and the air was cold, there seemed to be a fire burning in Emperor Jing's heart.

This cotton coat!

It's really amazing!

It's actually warmer than his cloak!

Emperor Jing was also bold. In order to test whether the cotton coat was really warm, he even opened it in the snow.

As soon as he opened his coat, the coldness made Emperor Jing shiver and he closed it in an instant.

It is said that the emperor does not show his emotions on his face, but when Shen Tang saw the smile that could not be suppressed on Emperor Jing's face, she knew that she had succeeded.

Sure enough, when Emperor Jing returned to the palace again, he was reluctant to take off his cotton clothes.

"Marquis Ning'an will not let me down!"

This cotton coat is already so warm, not to mention the thick quilt and jacket.

Emperor Jing looked at the courtiers whose faces were full of curiosity, smiled slightly, and took off his cotton coat.

"This cotton-padded jacket is truly wonderful! My dear ministers, why not try it on and experience it outside the palace?"