Chapter 92: Chapter 92

Feng Qiwu wasn’t intimidated in the least by Feng Qingyang’s rebuke, and just calmly said, "National affairs are indeed important, but this time I’m afraid I cannot help you share the burden, Father. You know, this mind of mine could become mad at any moment, and if I can’t distinguish friend from foe at a critical time, things might end badly."

"It’s not that I’m unwilling, it’s just that I’ve recently felt an increasing restlessness within myself that’s hard to control, and I cannot guarantee I can keep it under control when needed." Feng Qiwu wore a heavy expression.

Upon hearing this, only then did Feng Qingyang show concern and said, "I see, I wrongly accused you."

"But earlier, you mentioned there’s a way to deal with those bandits, what good idea do you have?" Feng Qingyang asked immediately.

As long as there’s a solution, it would be even better if Feng Qiwu doesn’t go!

Seeing Feng Qingyang’s eager expression, Feng Qiwu said indifferently, "It’s very simple, have the army advance from the foot of the mountain upward."

Upon hearing this, Feng Qingyang immediately frowned, "The mountains behind Xiayu Pass are deeply poisoned, how can the army advance? What if those bandits launch a sneak attack during the advance?"

Feng Qiwu sneered coldly, "Set the mountain on fire, once the forest is no longer there to shield them, how could they launch a sneak attack?"

"Set the mountain on fire?" Feng Qingyang was taken aback.

Then frowned, "This method seems a bit too harsh on nature."

Everything has a spirit, and this is, after all, territory that belongs to Da Qin.

Once the mountain is set on fire, countless animals will meet their deaths. Will the karma fall on this emperor’s head then?

This is completely different from hunting during autumn.

Upon hearing Feng Qingyang’s words, Feng Qiwu only felt how hypocritical he was.

Now, suddenly concerned about nature?

Have you not created enough bloodshed yourself?

But verbally he said, "This idea is mine, the sin is committed by the leading general, even if it harms heaven’s harmony, the karma will only fall on me, Father, you need not worry."

"Besides, this is all for the eternal stability of our Great Qin." Feng Qiwu said calmly.

Upon hearing this, Feng Qingyang’s furrowed brows relaxed.

After all, he’s not the one setting the mountain on fire, and it wasn’t his idea either.

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Upon this thought, Feng Qingyang sighed hypocritically, "I’m just really unwilling to kill so many animals."

Feng Qiwu acknowledged and then said, "If Father truly cannot bear it, you can refrain from setting the mountain ablaze, just have the army cut down all the trees in the mountain, that way the living beings won’t be harmed, and trees can be planted afterward."

"However, doing so will take more time, it depends on what Father decides." Feng Qiwu said.

Upon hearing this, Feng Qingyang’s eyebrows twitched.

After quickly calculating the time required to cut down the trees, he shook his head and said, "The All Nations Conference is imminent, the bandit problem at Xiayu Pass can’t be delayed, cutting trees would be too slow, better to set the mountain on fire."

Upon hearing this, Feng Qiwu sneered inwardly.

What do you mean it can’t be delayed?

Sending tens of thousands of troops, how long could it take to cut down a mountain’s worth of trees?

Can’t they clear a mountain in half a month?

It’s just that he’s not the one carrying out the sin, that’s why he’s indifferent to harming nature.

"Father can make the decision on this matter, I can’t personally lead troops now, even if I want to help, I am powerless, I can only offer suggestions. As for how effective they’ll be, it depends on how the leading generals execute them." Feng Qiwu said.

Feng Qingyang still trusted Feng Qiwu’s suggestions.

So he nodded and said, "If even setting the mountain on fire can’t eradicate the bandits, then the person leading the troops must be incompetent and deserves to die!"

If the enemy’s retreat is completely cut off and they still can’t annihilate them, what difference is there from being useless?

Feng Qiwu nodded, "Father is absolutely right, if there’s nothing else, I’ll take my leave."

Feng Qingyang, now satisfied, nodded, "Mm, go ahead."

"I take my leave, Father." Feng Qiwu casually saluted and then left with large strides.

After he left, Feng Qingyang looked at Li Cheng, "What do you think of the Crown Prince’s idea?"

Upon hearing this, Li Cheng showed a hesitant expression, "Your Majesty, the Crown Prince’s idea indeed involves creating quite a bit of karma, but, in the servant’s opinion, extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures, what’s creating some karma for the sake of our Great Qin’s lands?"

"You’re right." Only then did Feng Qingyang feel at ease.

Then he said coldly, "Let Lin Changqing personally lead one hundred thousand elite soldiers there!"

"Yes, Your Highness!"

Lin Changqing, precisely the legitimate son of the Mighty General Mansion, brave and skilled in warfare, has always been at odds with the Crown Prince, also the most trusted newcomer general by the emperor.

Soon the news of the emperor sending Lin Changqing to the northwest spread.

Everyone had confidence in Lin Changqing.

Because, apart from Crown Prince Feng Qiwu, he was the most skilled in warfare among the young generation of Da Qin, and he was the most skilled in martial arts as well.

Therefore, for Lin Changqing going to eliminate the bandits, failure was nearly impossible.

Once Lin Changqing left, everyone’s eyes fell on Lin Changqing’s younger sister, Lin Changyue.

If Lin Changqing returned victorious, the Mighty General Mansion’s prestige would undoubtedly increase, and with such a brother, highly esteemed by the emperor, Lin Changyue’s status and position would rise accordingly.

In no time, noblewomen began competing to befriend Lin Changyue, while sons of noble families circled around, seeking to make a good impression.

And because Nanny Zhou had just advised Lin Changyue on her appearance and attire, many sons of noble families now noticed how radiant and captivating Lin Changyue looked, as if she were a distant moon with an aloof and noble aura.

This noble and elegant aura indeed brought much prestige, clearly suitable to be their wife.

But Lin Changyue had no interest in socializing at this time.

Her heart was filled with worry for her brother.

Others may think going to the northwest to eliminate bandits was a good thing, but she knew her brother was going to set the mountain on fire!

Ordinary people who burn a field of grain might face a year of poor harvest as retribution, let alone setting a mountain on fire with such bloodshed.

But this plan was made by the Crown Prince, mandated by the emperor, how could her brother as a minister not comply?

If the people’s resentment is aroused, the hatred will also fall on her brother as the general.

And these noble sons, trying to flatter and make connections at this time.

If they admired her brother so much, why didn’t they go before the emperor themselves and request to go to battle?

But when Bai Wanwan heard that the emperor sent Lin Changqing, she couldn’t help but feel overjoyed.

Because in her past life, the bandit problem at Xia Yu Pass was resolved by Feng Qiwu and Lin Changqing together.