Chapter 640: Silence the Witnesses

eath grew heavy, Li Chen leaned close to Jin Xueyuan's ear and said, "This young master can have the Crown Prince host a banquet, and I can also have the names of the envoys from Xian Chao removed fro...Chapter 640: Killing to Silence

For how many years has this been the case The Qin Dynasty has always been the one paying reparations to foreign powers. While it hasn't come to ceding territory, every time there's a conflict with another country, the Qin Dynasty invariably ends up paying reparations.

Even if the other party starts a conflict, it is the people of Qin who will die.

This time, Li Chen had managed to forcibly wrest nearly ten million taels of silver and twenty thousand fine horses from the mouths of the Liao people. It was already a miracle.

Once this matter gets out, and even when the Liao Kingdom actually sends these things over later, at that time, the East Palace Prince's reputation will reach its peak.

Even if within the court, Zhao Xuanji could use his influence to forcefully suppress the rising momentum of the East Palace, in the hearts of the people, Li Chen's prestige would be impossible to contain.

This mountain and river, in the end, is all about where the people's hearts lie.

Once this matter has completely fermented, even if one wanted to go all in, it would be difficult.

Most importantly, the crown prince currently has no intention of killing Yelü Guzanqi to silence him. Instead, he wants to exchange benefits.

Once Yelü Guzanqi returned to the Liao kingdom, after the truth came to light, Zhao Xuanji knew very well that the Liao kingdom would not let things go. And knowing all his secrets, Wanyan Zidao would definitely not stand idly by either.

Thinking of this, Zhao Xuanji felt even more uncomfortable.

Under complicated emotions, he finally uttered such a good tactic.

"This palace shall treat it as praise from Lord Chancellor."

Li Chen said lightly, "Is there anything else, Elder"

This is seeing guests off.

Zhao Xuanji bowed respectfully and said in a measured tone, "Your Majesty, I have one more thing to report."

"Order the execution of Yelu Guzanqi, Prince!"

As soon as he said that, Li Chen didn't react much. However, Su Zhen Ting and Zhao Qing Lan beside him both frowned at the same time.

Obviously, Zhao Xuanji's proposal was completely beyond their expectations.

Zhao Xuanji quickly followed up, "This Yelu Guzanqi is the ninth prince of the Liao Kingdom. Today he has suffered such a humiliating defeat. He will definitely not let this go in the future. Moreover, he leads nearly 100,000 Liao cavalry. Whether it's military strength or influence in the Liao Kingdom, letting him return will surely turn him into a major threat to our Great Qin. Your Highness must absolutely not let the tiger return to the mountain."

Looking at Zhao Xuanji, Li Chen said: "Lord Zhao previously wanted to promote cooperation between Qin and Liao with all his might. Now he wants to kill Yelu Guzanqi"

Zhao Xuanji said expressionlessly, "Regardless of what I do, my starting point is always to consider what's best for Qin. In the current situation, killing Yelü Guzan Qi is more suitable than letting him go."

"Is the Grand Elder afraid that Yelü Guzanqi will retaliate against the Great Qin after returning, or retaliate against you personally"

Li Chen's question caused Zhao Xuanji's face to darken. He said, "Your Majesty, this old minister does not understand your meaning."

"If you don't understand, go back and think it through."

Li Chen casually flicked his robe sleeves and calmly said, "Please, Elder Ge, go back to rest earlier."

Zhao Xuanji's eyes sank, he didn't say a word, and turned to leave.

Since Li Chen won't kill, then he can only find a way to kill.

Otherwise, the day Yelü Guzanqi returned to the Liao Kingdom would be the day Zhao Xuanji was disgraced.

Squinting at Zhao Xuanji's figure, Li Chen whispered to Su Zhen'ting beside him: "General Su, in your opinion, why has Zhao Xuanji's attitude changed so drastically"

Su Zhen's voice was frigid: "It must be pressure from the Liao kingdom. Before, he desperately tried to push for cooperation between the two countries, he must have been instructed by high-ranking officials of the Liao kingdom. Now that things are impossible to succeed, all he can do is silence those who know."ly the two of us, so there's no need for so much formality. If he wasn't capable himself, I wouldn't help him, and I couldn't lift him up."The subtle change in tone made Su Zhenting realize that Li Ch...