Chapter 703 Launch the [Northern Country War]!

The quarrel continues.

Half an hour? 1 hour?

I don’t know how long the quarrel has been going on.

After arguing for so long, we still haven't come up with a solution.

The "pro-war faction" and the "anti-war faction" are still arguing, and no one has convinced the other.

——It’s so annoying...

Ilsa said this silently in her heart.

The endless quarrels and their disregard for her made Ilsa feel more and more irritable.

——Why don't you yell and ask them to quiet down first...

——But what if I yell and get ignored?

——Probably not. I am the emperor now. If I yell and tell them to be quiet, they will probably calm down.

——Okay, I'll yell and tell them to calm down and calm down first!

After making up her mind, Ilsa began to take a deep breath.

Just when Ilsa was about to yell at the noisy group of ministers in front of her, "Please calm down first!"——

"What are you doing...Did I enter the business district?"

An old, weak, and very familiar voice sounded from the door of the study.

After hearing this voice, everyone, including Ilsa, immediately turned their heads in astonishment and cast surprised glances at the door of the study.

The door to the study room was quietly opened at some point just now.

At the door, a waiter dressed as an attendant was pushing a wheelchair. There was an old man sitting in the wheelchair, and the old man was looking at them with a smile.

"Your Majesty?!"/"Grandpa?!"

Ilsa and the ministers in the study shouted "Your Majesty" or "Grandpa" in unison.

The old man and the owner of the voice just now were none other than Ge Zewen, who had now abdicated and was recuperating.

According to the regulations of the Britannia Empire, after Gozevin abdicated, his official title changed from "Emperor" to "High Emperor".

After meeting Go Zewen, the ministers still had to call him "Your Majesty".

"grandfather!"

Ilsa quickly jumped out of her seat and ran quickly to Gozevin who was sitting in a wheelchair.

"Why are you here?"

Although there was no hope of recovery from Ge Zewen's illness, he invited famous doctors from all walks of life and administered medicine regardless of the cost. He finally succeeded in relieving Ge Zewen and allowed him to continue to survive.

Although Ge Zewen is still very weak, he still has the strength to speak and to raise his head to touch his beloved grandson's head.

Ge Zewen raised his right hand with a gentle smile and stroked Ilsa's head:

"Jacob just came to chat with me and told me about Su Cheng and Humphrey's request to the central government to fight through the 'Northern Great Turn'."

"Because I am in good condition today, I am in a good mood, and I am somewhat concerned about the outcome of your discussion, so I asked my attendant to push me to take a look."

Having said this, Gozewen turned his head and looked at the important ministers including Jacob.

"Look at how you looked just now. Did you look decent during the discussion just now?"

As Ge Zewen said just now, Ge Zewen seems to be in good condition today.

When speaking before, after finishing one or two sentences, I had to stop and rest for a while before I had the strength to continue speaking.

At this time, Ge Zewen spoke quite smoothly. He said so many words,

Still haven't stopped to take a break.

Ge Zewen turned his gaze and scanned the faces of every important minister in the study one by one.

"Do you think it's decent to quarrel like two gangs of street gangsters in front of the emperor?"

Although he has abdicated and is no longer their monarch in name, Go Zewen, who has been the emperor for decades, still has a high status in their hearts. He still has the ability to make everyone present shut up. The high prestige of listening to his instructions.

After hearing Gozevin's reprimand, Jacob was the first to kneel down on one knee and apologize to Ilsa for their inappropriate behavior just now.

After Jacob knelt down and apologized, the other important ministers also knelt down on one knee and apologized to Ilsa.

Looking at the scene in front of her, Ilsa didn't even know what to do for a moment.

When everyone was kneeling on the ground, Ge Zewen continued:

"Don't forget, you all only have the right to make suggestions. The decision-making power is still in the hands of the emperor. Whether this operation is passed or not depends entirely on Ilsa's thoughts."

Gozewen's words were addressed to the important ministers in the study, but they seemed to be addressed to Ilsa.

"The matter discussed today should not be delayed for a long time. Whether it is approved or rejected, we will decide today."

After saying that, Gozewen turned his head and looked at Ilsa.

"Ilsa, what do you think?"

"Huh?" Ilsa looked blank.

"What do you think of the 'Northern Great Turn' operation planned by Su Cheng? Do you agree?" Gozewen continued, "Or reject? You are now the emperor of the Britannia Empire. This kind of thing should be your responsibility. It’s up to you to make the decision, others can only give you some advice.”

As Gozevin finished speaking, everyone in the study turned their eyes to Ilsa, who looked helpless and at a loss.

Whether it was Gozevin or Jacob, Bancro, Alfred and others who were now kneeling on the ground, they all looked at Ilsa silently.

Waiting for Ilsa's answer.

With the intervention of Gozewen, the seemingly endless quarrel just now finally came to an end.

Now it has directly entered the final stage.

Whether the "Northern Great Turn" operation is approved or refuted - it depends on Elsa's next answer.

"Well... I... this..."

Elsa hesitated.

Whether to support or oppose this operation - Elsa actually didn't think about it seriously and carefully.

When I heard the two groups arguing just now, I felt that both sides made sense, and I didn't know which side was right.

Elsa was thinking about the pros and cons of this operation while organizing her words.

However - being watched by so many important figures of the empire in unison made Elsa feel very stressed.

This pressure made Elsa more nervous and unable to think seriously and carefully. She was unable to think well and organize her words, and she kept hesitating.

Facing Elsa who was unable to make a decision, Gozewen on the side did not show any impatience.

Instead, he silently extended his old hand and held Ilsa's tender little hand.

"Don't be nervous, Ilsa." Gozewen said softly, "Don't be nervous or afraid, Ilsa. Calm down. You have to get used to the feeling that you make decisions on national affairs. Some decisions must be made by you and said by you."

A steady stream of heat came from Gozewen's old hand.

This wave of heat made Ilsa feel quite at ease.

- Get used to such occasions... I have to get used to such occasions slowly...

Ilsa kept repeating this sentence in her heart.

Every time she repeated it, Ilsa felt calmer.

The whole person gradually stopped being so nervous and afraid, and her mind gradually became active.

Ilsa lowered her head slightly, recalling the content of the quarrel between the two groups just now, and analyzed the views of the important ministers just now with her own will and thoughts.

After a long time, Ilsa finally raised her head.

In her still young voice, with a firm and unquestionable tone, she announced to everyone present:

"I understand the thoughts of everyone who opposes this operation!"

"But I think - the best defense is offense!"

"Although this operation is very risky, it is necessary to try!"

"So I decided - through the [Northern Great Turn Operation]!"

Ilsa didn't say any extra nonsense, and her words were concise.

But she was full of momentum!