The crowd fell silent again. Even Tiger Cliff and Sword did not say a word. They felt that Chen Wanqin was really going to die.
They might not be afraid to deal with Xingyue Academy alone. They might not lose if they were to fight with the entire country.
However, they were facing three major academies, the Whitewater Legion, and the experts from the North borderline that Tian Daluo brought. If they were to save her with such a grand lineup, it would be like hitting a rock with an egg.
It would be meaningless to save her like a moth darting into the flame.
"Brother, are you still going to stubbornly save her?"
Sword Prince's tone was tired and powerless.
Given the current situation, giving up Chen Wanqin was the wisest choice. If he did so, he might be laughed at as a coward. The great Daqin couldn't even protect the daughter of the State Preceptor.
However, he had no other choice. In the face of overwhelming strength, it was better to swallow his anger than to make a meaningless sacrifice.
With Qin Hao's talent and potential, revenge was a dish best served cold.
"Save her, of course.
In fact, not only do I want to save her.
I also want to eliminate Tian Shulin and Tian Daluo completely. "
Qin Hao replied with a faint smile, "Of course, before that, I have to heal my master and Drunkard."
"What did you say?
Cripple Tian Shulin and Tian Daluo?
Are you crazy? "
Jian Changchun bluffed.
He felt that it was inconceivable.
Qin Hao was too arrogant. He didn't know the immensity of heaven and earth.
How could he boast like this?
"Your Highness, forgive me for being blunt. Daqin has just gotten on the right track. With our current strength, we can't afford to fight with Luoshui!"
At this moment, the Minister of Censorate stepped forward and secretly winked at the Minister of the Military Ministry.
"Deputy Prime Minister is right. Our army has just begun to take shape, and we really can't compete with the Whitewater Army. If Your Highness insists on doing this for the sake of saving people, it will undoubtedly be pushing the civilians into a fire pit. I strongly object!"
"The Ministry of Revenue objects as well!"
"I object!"
"I object too!"
"If there's a war, Your Highness and Your Highness, please remove us from our positions first!"
It was almost as if they had colluded with each other. The three great imperial censors and the six important ministers all objected to the rescue.
To be precise, they were against Daqin declaring war on the powerful Luoshui Empire.
Actually, saving people was tantamount to starting a war. After all, the Whitewater Corps was already on the side of Star-Moon Academy.
And behind the Whitewater Corps was the entire Luoshui Empire.
Ye Longyuan, the Great Emperor of Luoshui, was not someone to be trifled with.
"Malabar, you bunch of good-for-nothings. I get annoyed just by looking at you. What's there to be afraid of? I won't let you go to war. Even if people die, my Furious Bear Corps will be the first to die."
Qi Daxiong could not help but fly into a rage. He hated civil officials who gossiped behind their backs the most.
"That's right. My Wind Howling Army's warriors are ready to join the battle at any time. I don't believe that the Whitewater Army can't fight with three heads and six backs. We'll know who's stronger and who's weaker once we fight!" Third Wind said.
"Long Chuan Army is willing to fight!"
"The local defense army is willing to fight!"
"The Imperial Army is willing to fight!"
"The Qin people's Imperial Army is willing to fight!"
"Your Highness, please give the order. The blades in our warriors' hands are thirsty for battle!"
Unlike the forces of the Sword Union, the forces that were affiliated with the Qin family were all united in their desire to fight.
Moreover, the fanaticism on their faces was not an act. In fact, after the battle of Crimson Peak Canyon, the various armies had been training their troops and their combat strength had increased by several times. They all had the urge to compete with the strongest person in Western Liang.
"Everyone, back down!"
Qin Hao reprimanded, then nodded. "Actually, I think the analysis of the three Imperial Censors and the ministers of the six departments is very correct. Our current military strength is indeed not a match for the Luoshui. I'm very clear about this point."
Qin Hao's agreement to not start a war surprised everyone.
While the three Imperial Censors were shocked, they could not help but be overjoyed.
However, before they could laugh out loud.
Qin Hao continued, "But … we still have to save people."
"This …"
Qi Daxiong and Feng San looked at each other in dismay. They did not understand what Qin Hao was planning.
However, the Sword Union's Ancestor had already guessed it and said, "Your Highness, if Old Man's guess is correct, you plan to send an elite team over, right?
If that's the case, I'm sorry, but the members of the Sword Union will not participate. I can't gamble the rise and fall of the Jian family on a little girl.
However, there is one thing.
You can rest assured that the Sword Union will fulfill the original agreement. When outsiders invade, Old Man will use the strength of the entire family to protect the Daqin.
That's all I have to say. Changnian, Changchun, Qingxuan, leave with me. "
Without waiting for Qin Hao's reply, the Sword Union's Ancestor stood up and left.
"But Grandfather …" The Sword Young Master was anxious and looked at Qin Hao with guilt.
Now that the Qin family was in trouble, how could the Jian family not help?
"Qingxuan, why don't you listen to your grandfather and leave?
In addition, go back to the family's warehouse and take out a ten-thousand-year-old ginseng and give it to the First Prince.
Our Jian family will not gamble the lives of our entire family for a single medicinal herb. "
The champion, Jian Changnian, turned around and glared at the Sword Young Master.
"Sigh, I'm sorry, Younger Brother. I'm useless!"
The Sword Young Master didn't have the face to stay any longer. It was as if he owed Qin Hao money and didn't dare to face him. Thus, he turned around and left.
"Hehe, I'm sorry, Your Highness. As the Patrol Camp's Commander, I still have important matters to attend to. I'll leave first.
Oh, that's right, if Your Highness has the time, you can come and visit our Patrol Camp! "
Jian Changchun sneered and turned around to leave.
It seemed like the old man of the family wasn't muddle-headed. He was afraid that the Sword Union's Ancestor would follow Qin Hao and cause trouble.
"We'll also take our leave!"
"We'll take our leave!"
"We'll take our leave!"
When the Jian family's people left, the three Imperial Censors and the six ministers all ran away faster than rabbits.
"Sigh, I hope the Ancestor's decision this time was correct. Otherwise, it would be the Jian family's greatest loss."
Outside the Great Hall, the Great Elder of the Elder Group turned around and looked at the dazzling First Prince of the Qin family with some reluctance.
He had a faint feeling that since the Sword Union gave up on saving Chen Wanqin, Qin Hao wouldn't give up on saving Chen Wanqin.
Not only that, the Great Elder had a feeling that Qin Hao would be able to save Chen Wanqin.
This thought flashed through his mind, and even he didn't dare to believe it.
Soon after, he shook his head and shouted, "All officials, disperse!"
In an instant, the crowd outside the Great Hall that had been exposed to the scorching sun for a long time finally received salvation. They disappeared in front of the Qin family's Imperial Palace amidst a wave of complaints.
Although the officials didn't know what happened inside.
They had clearly heard the argument between the six ministers and the Qin family's generals outside the Great Hall.
In the end, someone purposely leaked the news and spread the news that Qin Hao had provoked Tian Shulin and was preparing to save Chen Wanqin.
The next day, everyone in the Great Hall knew about it.
Many people were already waiting to see Qin Hao make a fool of himself.
Some people even claimed that if Qin Hao were to save Chen Wanqin, he wouldn't be able to return. The Daqin Empire that had just been established for less than two years would probably be defeated.
In the Military Patrol Camp, Jian Changchun was already laughing to his heart's content when he heard this news.
"Hehe, you want to fight with me?
You even deliberately humiliated me at the city gates. Qin Hao, I'll destroy your reputation! "
As Jian Changchun spoke and laughed, he took a jug of wine and drank to his heart's content.
"But Great Commander, if His Highness Qin Hao really manages to save Chen Wanqin … Won't the Qin family surpass our Sword Union in the hearts of the Empire's citizens?" At this moment, a deputy general beside him worriedly asked.