Chapter 29 Emperor Ren asked me to do this? This is completely unrelated to my major!
After Gongsun Changlin finished speaking, everyone immediately showed a hint of anger.
Zhang Fucheng said, "Lord Gongsun, isn't what you're saying too arbitrary? Where did you hear that our Hun Kingdom's medical skills are superb?"
Putting aside other things about the Hun Kingdom, Emperor Ren had thirty-one children, and half of them died.
If their medical skills were truly superb, could so many have died?
Gongsun Changlin's words were clearly rubbing salt into Emperor Ren's wound.
Gongsun Changlin said, "Lord Zhang, the Yan State is our ally. Now the Princess is about to give birth, but the Yan State has no suitable imperial physicians, and our Wulin Kingdom is even more lacking in doctors.
Now we can only turn to your esteemed country. Is your esteemed country going to stand by and do nothing?
Last year, the Yan State lent your esteemed country three cities. If your esteemed country stands by and does nothing, I will ask Emperor Ren on behalf of the Princess to return the cities!"
Everyone's expressions immediately turned ugly.
Gongsun Changlin was simply using moral blackmail.
Bringing the Princess all this way was just to get those three cities back?
Unfortunately, this hot potato had arrived, and it was truly difficult to send her back.
If the Princess were sent away and died on the road, it would be two lives lost.
The Yan State would certainly believe that Emperor Ren stood by and did nothing. If the Yan State were then annexed by the Wulin Kingdom, they would be in a passive position.
Emperor Ren said, "First, please have an imperial physician examine the Princess's pulse."
All the imperial physicians in the palace were already waiting in the Golden Throne Hall. Over a dozen imperial physicians split into two teams, left and right, to examine the Princess's pulse, ask questions, and observe her tongue coating.
Afterward, some midwives also examined the Princess's belly.
After a thorough examination, everyone shook their heads.
It could almost be concluded that the fetus in the Princess's womb was stillborn.
Stillborn didn't mean it was already dead now, but rather that its breath was faint. It was already very weak in the womb and would surely die upon birth.
With the fetus certain to die, the Princess was also at high risk of death.
Midwives usually avoided such situations.
After truthfully reporting the situation.
Princess Naxing immediately became agitated, "Nonsense! My child still has fetal movement. What do you mean stillborn? You are intentionally cursing me!
Emperor Ren, if you are unwilling to take me in, please return the cities, and I will leave immediately!"
Emperor Ren had a headache and said.
"Princess Naxing, please calm down. I still have an imperial physician in my palace. Let's ask him to take a look before making a decision."
Emperor Ren was also in a difficult position. He truly didn't want to keep the Princess, nor could he return the cities.
But he also didn't want to break ties, so he could only hope Shen Yulou had a solution.
Gongsun Changlin said, "Emperor Ren, waiting is still waiting. I have something I'd like to recommend to Emperor Ren."
Emperor Ren frowned, having an ominous premonition.
"What is it?"
Gongsun Changlin picked up a shield from his attendant's hand and said.
"This shield is specially made by our Wulin Kingdom, called the wulin shield. This shield is incredibly sturdy; even a spear thrust will leave it completely unharmed.
Such a divine shield costs only one hundred taels each. Please, Emperor Ren, purchase some."
Zhang Fucheng sneered, "Lord Gongsun, what kind of joke are you playing? Are your shields made of gold?
Even an iron shield is worth at most a dozen taels each. You're asking for a hundred taels, are you taking us for fools?"
Zhang Fucheng was a military minister, naturally very familiar with military matters.
Although the shield in Gongsun Changlin's hand was shiny, it was made of iron inside and was not worth that much money at all.
Gongsun Changlin said, "Lord Zhang, how about this: to prove the incredible sturdiness of my shield, shall we make a bet?
We can test it on the spot. If you are able to pierce my wulin shield, I will give you all five thousand shields I brought this time, free of charge.
But if no one can break my shield, your esteemed country will need to purchase them at one hundred taels each. How about it?"
Zhang Fucheng frowned, "This..."
Logically speaking, even if a shield is sturdy, it's not impenetrable.
Anyone with enough strength should be able to break it.
Emperor Ren said, "I'll bet!"
Emperor Ren also didn't believe this shield was truly that sturdy!
...At this moment, Shen Yulou had already arrived outside the Golden Throne Hall, with the old eunuch who summoned him by his side.
Shen Yulou asked, "Eunuch, what does His Majesty need my help with?"
The eunuch said, "Lord Shen, you'll know once you're in the hall. This humble servant dares not speak carelessly."
Shen Yulou sighed, and upon reaching the entrance of the hall, he happened to witness this scene.
He was stunned for a moment. Emperor Ren wanted him for this matter?
His specialty didn't match!
If a child had some difficult illness, Shen Yulou would have a solution.
But for shields and weapons, he was truly not skilled.
However, since Emperor Ren called him, he had to help solve it to earn some rewards.
Shen Yulou took a glance, then said to the old eunuch.
"Eunuch, please fetch me some aged vinegar. It's urgent. I will enter the hall once the vinegar arrives!"
"Yes!"
...Gongsun Changlin said, "Since Emperor Ren has agreed, please proceed."
Zhang Fucheng selected one from among the guards and called him over.
"You try!"
The guard drew his saber and fiercely struck the shield on the ground.
With a clang.
Accompanied by a shower of sparks, the saber in the guard's hand broke directly into two halves.
And the shield remained completely motionless.
The hall was silent.
This shield was quite formidable.
Zhang Fucheng narrowed his eyes, "Zheng Feifan, you come!"
Zheng Feifan was the tallest and most powerful among the saber-wielding guards. In terms of both martial arts and strength, he was more than just one level above the others.
Zheng Feifan walked into the hall, looked at the shield, and said.
"Your Majesty, Your humble servant requests to use an iron hammer!"
Using a saber to hack at a shield was indeed somewhat unsuitable, as shields were designed to defend against sabers.
But using an iron hammer was different; as long as there was enough strength, any shield could be smashed to pieces!
Emperor Ren looked at Gongsun Changlin and said, "What does the Envoy think?"
Gongsun Changlin was very calm, "As you wish."
Zheng Feifan brought an iron hammer, spat twice on his hands, gripped the hammer, swung it high, and then slammed it down with all his might!
Bang!
A deafening roar made everyone instinctively cover their ears.
The hammer in Zheng Feifan's hand flew out, and the immense impact caused his tiger's mouth to split open, his hands in excruciating pain.
And after the hammer flew out, everyone looked closely, and the shield was once again completely unharmed!
Zheng Feifan's face turned pale, "How can this be?"
How could this shield be so sturdy?
Gongsun Changlin laughed, "Emperor Ren, it has been tested twice. We'll give your esteemed country one more chance. If it cannot be broken, then please have your esteemed country purchase them."
Emperor Ren narrowed his eyes.
The Wulin Kingdom wouldn't be so kind as to sell him such good shields.
The one in his hand was definitely specially made; after winning the bet, the shields they would give them would be ordinary!
Emperor Ren was a bit regretful. He should have known not to bet with him. Who would have thought their shield would be so sturdy?
"All my beloved ministers, there is one more chance. Who will try?"
Emperor Ren looked at everyone, and everyone avoided his gaze.
Who would dare to try this?
Wouldn't trying it make them a culprit