Douluo: My dear grandson, come quickly, Grandpa, I am Titled Douluo

Chapter 262 Emperor Xingluo’s decision

Prime Minister Zhu Mao, after requesting de Gaulle for nationwide mobilization.

No other minister came forward immediately.

Instead, they hesitated and looked at each other.

"My dear friends, may you have different opinions?"

At this time, de Gaulle spoke.

The voice was calm, so that the courtiers present could not hear the joy, anger, sorrow or joy.

However, the ministers present all knew it.

This is de Gaulle, who can't make up his mind.

De Gaulle was always a proud man and did not like to hide his expression.

Happy is happy, angry is angry.

Only when de Gaulle was unable to judge a matter, would he show such a calm and plain expression.

The matter is so big that even the king has no idea.

Those who are courtiers are naturally even more afraid to speak.

Silence enveloped the hall.

No one came forward to respond to de Gaulle's words.

"Qianlong." De Gaulle called a person's name.

Ganlong was born into a noble family on the southeastern coast of Star Luo. His family had been engaged in maritime transportation for generations. He was as rich as anyone in the country. Moreover, the Gan family had a long heritage and could be said to be the head of the Star Luo nobles.

"Your Majesty, I'm sorry for the old minister's blunt words. If we choose to fight, we will definitely lose."

Qian Long was quite old, with an old-fashioned appearance, leaning on a cane tremblingly, came forward, cupped his hands, and his voice was loud.

"Continue." De Gaulle looked straight ahead, his posture majestic.

Qianlong said: "In terms of financial resources, manpower, and army, our Xingluo is not as good as either of the Tiandou Empire and Wuhun Palace."

"Now, Xingluo is facing the alliance between the two sides."

"I feel that Xingluo's winning rate is zero."

"For the current plan, we should give in on the surface and send envoys to lobby the top officials of the Tiandou Empire. The emperor of the Tiandou Empire is stupid, but there are always ministers who dare to face the truth and serve the country and the people. This will be our breaking point."

After Qianlong finished speaking, a veteran official of the court stood up and expressed his stance respectfully.

"I think what Qianlong said is good."

"My minister agrees."

"My minister agrees."

De Gaulle was deep in thought. It was indeed not a wise move to face the two armies head-on.

The ministers behind me, like parrots, kept 'seconding' the proposal endlessly.

De Gaulle felt a dull and irritable feeling in his heart, and he waved his hand: "For today's court meeting, let's go here first, Zhu Mao will stay."

Zhu Mao is the Prime Minister of Xingluo and an in-law of the royal family for generations.

He was the person de Gaulle trusted most.

After the ministers retreated.

De Gaulle put down the emperor's airs and walked down from the throne with his hands behind his back.

De Gaulle looked at Zhu Mao, laughed, and then sighed again:
"My eldest brother-in-law, you are the only one who has a different opinion than everyone else today."

"Your Majesty, I must be in great torment." Zhu Mao bowed.

Although de Gaulle called him brother-in-law, Zhu Mao, who received a good aristocratic education since childhood, knew that he should always treat the king like a tiger.Tigers can play with you, but you can't take them seriously.

Therefore, every move Zhu Mao makes is in line with etiquette.

"Yes." De Gaulle looked up at the dome of the hall, his brows slightly wrinkled, and the wrinkles on his forehead were clearly visible.

The traces of time have not let go of this ambitious emperor.

"The current situation in the mainland has exceeded my expectations."

"I didn't expect that Emperor Xueye would pass away so early."

"I didn't expect that the Heaven Dou Empire would seek refuge with the Spirit Hall."

"I'm confused. I don't know the next path or where to go."

Zhu Mao said: "In my heart, I am completely opposite to Your Majesty."

"The edict of the Tiandou Empire has stated that after surrendering to the Tiandou Empire, the title of the noble will be retained, and as long as the property is legal, it can also be retained."

"The mainland is so vast that no matter who is in power, it needs officials to govern it."

"I am a Contra-level powerhouse myself, and I have served as Prime Minister of Xingluo for many years. I think I have some talents in civil and martial arts."

"I estimate that the Tiandou Empire and Wuhun Palace will also appoint me with important responsibilities in order to win over the nobles of Xingluo. The wealth of the Netherworld Civet Cat family can still be preserved."

"I plan to move the Netherworld Lingmao family to Wuhun City. In the future, the family's children will also study at Wuhun Palace Academy."

Hearing this, de Gaulle was slightly startled, but not angry at all, because he knew that Zhu Mao was speaking sarcastically.

As an in-law family from the Xingluo royal family era, how could the Nether Civet Cat family be so isolated from the political influence of the royal family.

De Gaulle laughed out of his misery and said: "Brother-in-law, there are no outsiders here. If you have anything to remind me, just tell me."

Zhu Mao arched his hands, and said solemnly: "Anyone in the Star Luo Empire can surrender, except His Majesty, who cannot."

"Your Majesty is a ninety-five-year-old. If you surrender, can Emperor Tiandou arrange an official position for you?"

"Your Majesty is still a role model for the people of Xingluo. If one day, the people of Xingluo cannot stand the oppression of the Tiandou Empire and raise their arms, they will definitely use your majesty's name."

"Will Emperor Tiandou tolerate such a thing?"

"Your Majesty has only one ending, and that is death."

"Only the dead Emperor Xingluo is a good emperor and a good sage!"

When de Gaulle heard this, he was shocked and his hands and feet were cold.

De Gaulle murmured and paced back and forth in the hall, then suddenly turned back and stared at Zhu Mao:

"Can I, Xingluo, win this war?"

Zhu Mao did not answer directly. Instead, he kicked his hand and said in an extremely indifferent tone:
"For me, the greatest benefit is not to start a war. Even on the battlefield, there will be danger."

"It would be better to negotiate peace. Even if there is no benefit gained for the Star Luo Empire during the peace negotiation, the worst case scenario is that we will become a rich man and live quietly for the rest of our lives."

After hearing this, de Gaulle finally lost his confusion and gradually regained the majesty and coldness of his former superiors.

"Come here and draw up a decree. From now on, anyone who dares to contact the Tiandou envoy in private or write a letter asking for peace will have the three tribes wiped out!"

"In addition, this afternoon, I summoned the civil and military officials above the second rank in the court and told them that I want to discuss with them the mobilization of the army."

"Yes." In a dark corner of the hall, a dumbfounded eunuch stood there. He respectfully responded and left.

After the eunuch retreated, De Gaulle looked at Zhu Mao, his voice was louder than before.

"Zhu Aiqing, I would like to appoint you as the Grand Marshal of the Star Luo Empire, grant you the title of Prince, and control all military power within the Empire. Are you willing?"

Zhu Mao smiled heartily and looked at de Gaulle: "Your Majesty, please don't forget that our two families have been married for generations. If your Majesty has a need, I will naturally be obliged to do so!"

"Okay!" De Gaulle laughed loudly, then his expression turned cold, and he cast his eyes across the hall outside the hall: "I, De Gaulle, must mobilize the power of the whole country to prevent the enemy from killing my people! Wuhun Palace, Tiandou Empire If you have the guts, see you on the battlefield!"

(End of this chapter)