"They think that our Yan country is weak, but has interests that tempt them, so of course they will do this." Listening to his father's sigh, Zhang Zisheng said softly.

"Yeah." Zhang Li nodded slightly, then frowned and shook his head: "I just don't understand why we can't live in harmony."

Zhang Zisheng sighed slightly: "Even the island nation of Fusang is like this, let alone the big countries overseas?"

"This time they came to Nangang, and since His Majesty said he wanted to fight them directly, I believe he has already won. He should have received the news in the next few days."

Speaking of this, Zhang Li's brows gradually relaxed, and he stroked his beard and said, "Although it's too early to say it, Your Majesty always makes full preparations before doing anything."

"If we can defeat them this time, those overseas countries will curb their ambitions and retreat. Our Yan country will be able to live in peace and stability in the future."

Zhang Zisheng's hands that were rubbing her shoulders gradually slowed down. She lowered her eyes and sighed inaudibly, "Dad, I'm afraid they won't stop."

Zhang Li pursed his lips tightly, and after a long while he slowly said, "Maybe."

Zhang Li didn't want to say more on this heavy topic, so he changed the subject and said, "After the Nangang incident is over, Your Majesty will probably return to Beijing." As he spoke, Zhang Li raised his head slightly and looked at his daughter.

Zhang Zisheng hummed, and then said: "Come to think of it, some people came back early."

Zhang Li was slightly startled and asked in confusion: "Who?"

But as soon as he asked the question, he suddenly came to his senses and his face became heavy.

The day before yesterday, all the members of the Jin family were escorted back to Jinling from Nanze. The most important one among them was the former monarch Jin Fengluan.

Since arriving in Beijing, they have been detained in the Tianlao, and Zhang Li has never been there. When his daughter mentioned it, Zhang Li said in a deep voice, "I don't know why His Majesty wants to take her back to Jinling."

Zhang Zisheng did not say anything. Zhang Li paused for two breaths before continuing:

"I think it would be more appropriate to execute them all during the attack on Nanze."

"All the people in the Jin family must be eliminated as soon as possible." When he said this, a rare fierce look appeared on the old man's usually gentle face.

"Your Majesty has certainly considered it." Zhang Zisheng let go of his hand, walked to the desk and casually flipped through the memorials.

Zhang Li did not take it seriously. After all, although he was the one acting as the "regent" during these few months, his daughter was always there to assist him. She was in charge of secrets, wrote articles, kept notes in books, and kept all affairs in order.

Although he knew that his daughter was smart and clever, Zhang Li still couldn't help but sigh that if she were not a girl, she would definitely achieve something by joining the officialdom and holding a high position.

Zhang Li picked up the teacup and drank the remaining tea. After putting the teacup down, he said casually:

"Jin Weizun's daughter, Jin Changge, was not sent back to the capital this time."

As soon as these words came out, Zhang Zisheng stopped flipping through the memorials. She turned to look at her father and raised her eyebrows slightly.

"The whole country knows about the Nangang assassination. She risked her life to kill the enemy. She is a good woman who understands justice. How could Dad say such a thing?"

Zhang Li shook his head and said solemnly, "She is Jin Weizun's daughter and a member of the Jin family."

"so what."

"How? This is not enough? You must know..."

Before he could finish his words, Zhang Zisheng put his hand on Zhang Li's arm and interrupted him, "Dad, your brain is not working well again."

Zhang Li sighed helplessly: "We must eradicate all evil. Now that we have overthrown the Jin family, we naturally cannot leave any trouble behind."

"I know this girl is very righteous and puts her family and country first, otherwise she wouldn't have committed such a shocking crime. However, her identity as a member of the Jin family is a fact that cannot be concealed."

"It's fine now, but I'm afraid someone with ulterior motives will make a big fuss about her in the future."

Hearing this, Zhang Zisheng's frown gradually relaxed, and finally he burst out laughing.

"What are you laughing at?" Zhang Li looked up and asked, puzzled.

Zhang Zisheng restrained his smile, looked at his father and said, "But His Majesty said that he not only wanted to keep the princess, but also to protect her safety."

"Moreover, he said this in person in front of many people, at the execution ground."

"Dad, do you still want to advise His Majesty not to leave this trouble behind?"

Zhang Li's face froze, but Zhang Zisheng continued, "If Your Majesty really followed your advice, wouldn't that mean you would lose face? And how would the people view this betrayal? If you lose your promise when you first establish a new monarch, how can you make people trust you in the future?"

Zhang Li smiled bitterly and sighed.

"His Majesty has decided to keep this girl. Who can influence his decision? He saved this girl at the execution ground, and it is a foregone conclusion."

"But if we stay here, there will inevitably be hidden dangers. It would be best if this incident did not happen."

"My daughter has a different opinion." Zhang Zisheng said with a smile.

"Oh?" Zhang Li held his beard with his hand and listened attentively.

"What Dad said about eradicating all evil is true, but the evildoers are now exposed. The princess risked her life on the foreign ship and was a hero. The person she killed was a foreigner who was connected to the Jin family. Therefore, her actions show that she has completely separated from the Jin family. In this way, she is naturally not in the category of 'evil'."

"Your Majesty saved the princess and praised her as a 'righteous hero' in front of the people. Not only is there nothing wrong with that, but it also shows that you are fair in rewarding and punishing, and are generous and merciful."

Zhang Li nodded repeatedly after hearing this. Zhang Zisheng then said:

"As for the hidden dangers you mentioned, that is true. Judging from history, even if the princess has no intention of causing trouble, there is no guarantee that there will not be people with ulterior motives who will plot rebellion in the future under the guise of her former leader. Of course, it is impossible to happen now, but who can guarantee it in a few decades."

Hearing this, Zhang Li lowered his head slightly, his eyes flashed with coldness, and he said in a low voice: "That may not be the case. Everyone is born, grows old, gets sick and dies. Maybe she won't live that long."

"Dad!" Zhang Zisheng pushed his arm in dissatisfaction: "You are imagining nonsense again."

"Acting on your own will only result in good intentions leading to bad consequences."

"My daughter hasn't finished her words yet. There is a good way to make this matter completely safe."

"Okay, okay, you go ahead." Zhang Li waved his hand.

Zhang Zisheng bent down and lowered his head, then whispered something in Zhang Li's ear.

After he finished speaking, Zhang Li was surprised. He looked at his daughter's smiling face in astonishment.

"Zi Sheng, are you joking with your father?"

"My daughter is not joking." Zhang Zisheng restrained her smile, but even so, the corners of her mouth were still slightly raised.

"This...this...it seems..." Zhang Li stuttered and spread out his hands.

"Is it not good?" Zhang Zisheng stood beside him coquettishly, trying her best to hold back her smile.

With a "pa" sound, Zhang Li punched his palm and then laughed out loud: "Okay, hahahaha, I just don't know if His Majesty..."

Zhang Zisheng's smile finally blossomed. She said with a smile, "He, that's what he thinks."

"Otherwise why would it be necessary..." Zhang Zisheng showed a meaningful smile, and Zhang Li naturally understood.

"Then let's wait for His Majesty to return to the capital, hehe."

Having said this, the father and daughter smiled at each other, and the gloom in Zhang Li's heart also disappeared.

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