"But in the future, the land in their hands can also become more, and the money they earn will not be less than before."
Hearing this, the officials present finally understood what Chu Chen had said earlier, and the latter half of his sentence.
Although Chu Chen promised them that these lands could be purchased first.
But this was clearly drawing a big picture. Who could guarantee that they would be invincible and unstoppable in their conquests?
The officials were all thinking about this, but soon they realized that while this might be true for others, it was not difficult for Chu Chen.
After all, Chu Chen was not only the Prime Minister but also the Grand Marshal of the Army.
He had never lost a battle he had personally fought, and could be called the new generation of God of War!
Of course, it was still too early to call him a God of War. Only by continuously conquering territories and encroaching on other countries in the future.
To expand the territory for the Yunyue Kingdom, could he truly be called a God of War.
As for now, the God of War was still the old God of War, Huo Qing!
Thinking of this, the officials suddenly realized another point: Chu Chen might have brought Huo Qing into the court precisely to increase his support.
If Huo Qing could support Chu Chen, the probability of Chu Chen's success would be much higher.
At this moment, the officials were no longer so resistant to Chu Chen's request for external campaigns. They were still weighing the pros and cons.
No matter how they thought about it, they felt that agreeing to the campaign was more beneficial to themselves.
After all, they were ministers of the court. Even if a war might have a certain impact on the common people.
But they were officials, ministers. No matter how much impact there was, it would not affect them.
As soon as they thought of this, they became even more excited.
"Your Majesty, this minister believes that the Prime Minister's words have some truth to them."
"Although going to war may affect the livelihoods of the common people, as long as we can defeat the enemy and gain more benefits."
"The common people will also gain more benefits, and the Yunyue Kingdom will become stronger with each war."
The other officials also came to their senses and knew what they should do.
Wu Sheng, the Minister of Rites, stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, this minister also supports the Prime Minister's proposal."
The Minister of Punishment also stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, this minister also seconds the motion."
Several ministers who had been opposing Chu Chen's proposal earlier now turned to support him. It had to be said that the world was changing too fast.
Seeing this, the Empress couldn't help but show a wry smile.
She hadn't expected her important court officials to be manipulated by a mere Prime Minister like Chu Chen.
But she had no choice but to continue to rely on Chu Chen. There was no other way, Chu Chen was simply too brilliant.
If she didn't rely on Chu Chen, she would either have to kill him, or Chu Chen might flee to another country.
At that time, the Yunyue Kingdom might face a disaster of extinction.
Chu Chen could propose conquering other countries in the Yunyue Kingdom, and he could also propose conquering the world in another country.
Chu Chen glanced at the Empress and found that she seemed hesitant. He immediately said.
"Your Majesty, all the officials have reached a consensus. I wonder what Your Majesty is still worried about? Could you please inform this minister?"
The Empress glanced at Chu Chen and said, "This matter is of great importance. Even if everyone agrees, we must consider it carefully. How can it be achieved overnight?"
Chu Chen heard this and quickly cupped his hands, saying, "Your Majesty is right. This matter is still under discussion, but the general direction has basically been determined."
The Empress nodded and said, "This matter will be decided at the next court session. If Your Excellencies have nothing else, you may now be dismissed."
Hearing this, the officials all withdrew.
The Empress looked at Chu Chen and said, "Minister Chu, you stay. I have something to discuss with you."
Upon hearing this, Chu Chen couldn't help but be slightly stunned, then nodded, waiting for everyone else to leave.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
After all the court officials had left, the Empress said to Chu Chen.
"Minister Chu, were you serious about what you said earlier, or were you just playing with those ministers?"
The Empress was a little unsure and wanted to test Chu Chen's intentions.
Chu Chen nodded, very resolutely saying, "Your Majesty, what this minister said is naturally serious."
"Perhaps this matter is extremely difficult, but this minister is willing to die for Your Majesty."
"Even if I die on the battlefield, as long as I can expand the territory of our Yunyue Kingdom, this minister will pour out his heart and soul, and will not hesitate to die a thousand times."
The Empress's eyes lit up, and she couldn't help but feel happy.
It seemed that Chu Chen was serious and not joking.
If that was the case, then she was interested.
Sending Chu Chen out to conquer was beneficial to the entire Yunyue Kingdom.
Either Chu Chen would expand the territory for the Yunyue Kingdom, or Chu Chen would die on the battlefield.
This way, Chu Chen could also preserve his reputation, and the Empress would have one less major concern.
It could be said to be the best of both worlds, killing two birds with one stone.
The Empress had been looking for an excuse to get rid of Chu Chen for a long time, but she hadn't expected Chu Chen to find this excuse himself.
"Minister Chu, you must think clearly. Fighting on the battlefield is not just talk."
"Moreover, it involves conflicts with other nations."
"You, a dignified Prime Minister, can discuss national affairs from the high hall, enjoy wealth and honor, and avoid danger. Why must you go to war?"
Chu Chen was stunned for a moment.
The Empress's reaction was somewhat different from what he had expected.
Logically speaking, the Empress wanted to get rid of him. He had given her an excuse, so she should accept it.
Why did she seem so close to him? Was it because of Princess Xin Yue?
Chu Chen shook his head inwardly.
How could that be? The Empress was the ruler of a nation, and her cultivation had reached such a level.
Affection was no longer that important to her, let alone a son-in-law who hadn't even married yet.
As long as the imperial power was threatened, even the closest of relationships could be disregarded.
Didn't Li Shimin kill his two biological brothers during the Xuanwu Gate Incident and threaten his father to hand over the throne?
Chu Chen sighed and said, "Reporting to Your Majesty, Chu Chen is deeply indebted to Your Majesty for being granted the position of Prime Minister."
"If I don't wholeheartedly consider Your Majesty and the Yunyue Kingdom, how can I repay Your Majesty's kindness?"
"Moreover, this minister is also fulfilling his duty as a subject."
"If Your Majesty trusts this minister, this minister is willing to die for Your Majesty."
"Everything I said in front of the ministers earlier was not a lie."
The Empress nodded, but said nothing.
Chu Chen continued, "Your Majesty, with the spiritual energy recovering and cultivators everywhere becoming stronger, we must prepare early."