newbobooks Chapter 1171 Strategic Propaganda
Chapter 1171 Strategic Propaganda
After hearing Lin Zhen's words, which could only be described as "utterly shameless," Murong Yan was at a loss for words, feeling both amused and exasperated.
She looked through the mirror at the man behind her, who was combing her hair with a smug expression.
It's both infuriating and hilarious.
"Your skin is getting thicker and thicker."
She couldn't help but give him a reproachful glare.
"It's clearly their own backyard that's on fire, so they ran away."
"How did it become your unparalleled feat of 'subduing the enemy without fighting' in your mouth?"
"Does it make any difference?"
Lin Zhen said it as if it were the most natural thing in the world.
"The art of war says, 'Use illusion and reality interchangeably; when it is real, make it seem illusory.'"
"The outcome of war is never determined solely by the battles fought on the battlefield."
"It's also about who can deceive better and who can create more momentum."
"Now, we must seize this opportunity to completely deify our Great Qian Dynasty and the name of Lin Zhen!"
"We must make everyone in the world believe that our Great Qian Dynasty is ordained by Heaven and is invincible!"
"Only in this way can we deter potential enemies to the greatest extent possible."
"Only then can we buy ourselves the most precious time for peaceful development."
Murong Yan listened quietly.
She knew that this man, although sometimes seemed very frivolous and shameless.
But behind every seemingly absurd decision he made lay the deepest and most far-sighted strategic considerations.
She had to admit that he was right.
"Okay, it's all up to you."
She shook her head helplessly.
"Anyway, this isn't the first time you've lied and boasted."
What does it mean to lie or boast?
Lin Zhen was unhappy.
"I call this 'strategic propaganda'!"
The two bickered for a while longer.
Finally, with the help of palace maids, she was dressed properly.
I'm getting ready to go to the Taiji Hall for today's morning court session.
A quarter of an hour later.
When Lin Zhen and Murong Yan walked side by side into the solemn and majestic Taiji Hall.
The entire court fell silent instantly.
All the civil and military officials stared wide-eyed and gaped, as if they had seen a ghost.
Staring blankly at His Highness the Regent, who should have been leading his army on the northern grasslands thousands of miles away.
And just like that, they appeared right in front of them, alive and well!
"Your Highness... Your Highness?!"
Zhou Xing, the Minister of Revenue, rubbed his eyes, his face filled with disbelief.
"This old minister...this old minister is not dreaming, is he?"
“Fatty Zhou, of course you’re not dreaming.”
Lin Zhen looked at his silly antics and teased him with a smile.
"What? You don't recognize me after just a few days?"
"boom--"
These words were like a thunderclap, instantly exploding throughout the entire Taiji Hall!
After a brief moment of stunned silence, all the civil and military officials finally came to their senses!
Then one by one, they all revealed expressions of immense excitement and ecstasy!
The prince is back!
Their invincible and undefeated military genius prince has returned!
Moreover, judging from his nonchalant demeanor, it was clear that the war in the north had ended!
How long has it been?
It's only been a little over three months since the prince set off on his campaign, right?
In just over three months, a huge crisis that threatened the entire northern grasslands was quelled.
This...this is terrifying, the speed of their deployment!
"Your Majesty, we pay our respects! Your Highness, we pay our respects!"
"Long live the Emperor! Long live the Prince!"
After a brief period of shock and ecstasy, all the civil and military officials knelt down from the bottom of their hearts.
That roaring sound was louder and more sincere than ever before!
"Everyone is safe."
Murong Yan sat upright on the phoenix chair, her voice clear and melodious, yet full of confidence.
She was still wearing the same Phoenix Descent Dress, which served as her only nightgown.
They simply covered the outside with that black and gold shawl that represented supreme imperial power.
At this moment, against the backdrop of the solemn and majestic atmosphere of the Taiji Hall, she appeared even more radiant and incomparably dignified.
The extremely dark black Suzhou brocade base is like the deepest night sky, and the giant phoenix embroidered with real gold thread is like the most brilliant star in the night sky, with bright eyes and a domineering look down on the world.
It was as if she was declaring to everyone that the empire she and the man beside her would be protected forever!
The five-zhang-long dark gold brocade train behind her spread out smoothly, intertwining with the train of Lin Zhen's dark unicorn prince robe, covering the entire massive imperial steps.
Black and gold intertwine, dragons and phoenixes sing in harmony.
It symbolizes the unbreakable alliance and supreme absolute power of this legendary emperor and empress!
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
After the officials stood up, all eyes turned to Lin Zhen.
They were all eager to know what the situation was like in the northern frontier.
Lin Zhen cleared her throat and stepped forward.
Then, he vividly recounted the story he had discussed with Murong Yan the night before, in front of the entire court.
Of course, he concealed the real reason why the "Rakshasa Kingdom" was on fire in its backyard.
It only emphasized how awe-inspiring and majestic the Great Qian Army was.
How could Lin Zhen be so shrewd and decisive in his strategies?
The ultimate question is how, without firing a single shot, the ferocious "Rakshasa demon" was terrified and fled overnight.
His words were passionate, stirring, and deeply moving.
Upon hearing this, all the civil and military officials were filled with excitement and their hearts were pounding!
Subduing the enemy without fighting!
This is the highest level of military strategy!
Their Great Qian Dynasty, their Regent, has become so powerful!
How could they not be proud? How could they not be arrogant?
"Your Highness's divine might is unparalleled!"
"The might of our Great Qian Dynasty is boundless! The four seas submit to us!"
For a time, the entire Taiji Hall was filled with the sounds of singing praises and flattery.
Lin Zhen and Murong Yan looked at the old ministers, whose faces were flushed with excitement.
Smile at each other.
They knew that their "strategic propaganda" had been successful once again.
However, at this very moment when the emperor and his ministers were enjoying themselves together, and the atmosphere was extremely lively.
An untimely voice suddenly rang out.
"Your Majesty, Your Majesty."
Then, the newly appointed Minister of Rites, Wang Anshi, who was known for his uprightness and stubbornness, stepped out from the crowd.
With a solemn expression, he bowed respectfully to the emperor's throne.
"Your Majesty, I have something to report."
Lin Zhen's eyelids twitched when he saw him step forward.
He knew that this stubborn old man was about to cause trouble again.
"Minister Wang, what is it?"
Murong Yan, on the other hand, appeared quite calm.
"Your Majesty, Your Highness."
Wang Anshi raised his head and looked at them intently.
"Now that the war in the northern frontier has ended..."
"Then what we discussed before, about establishing the 'Royal Trading Company' and issuing 'stocks'."
"Shouldn't we officially put this on the agenda?"