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Chapter 148 : Growing More and More in Sync
"Your Majesty~ The Second Imperial Daughter has fled, and a strange stone has fallen from the sky, wiping out thirty thousand of the Forbidden Army. Aren't you anxious~"
Kyoto, the Imperial Palace.
The chaotic palace coup seemed to have had no effect on this place.
A dancer from the Western Regions, barefoot, crushed the moonlight. Golden bells on her ankles played a decadent tune.
Orioles and swallows, singing and dancing, a life of debauchery.
W̄е bn̈о v̌_e l Е n̈ũ.m̂ а̌
The glazed tiles reflected the leaping candlelight. A youth with a wanton smile embraced a group of enchanting beauties. The imperial robe on his body was loose, and the wine pot lying on its side was gurgling out fine wine.
In his ears were the charming laughter and soft whispers of women.
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The new emperor had successfully ascended the throne and sat on that supreme position. His life was naturally full of joy.
However, hearing the beautiful concubine beside him talk about things he didn't like, Xiao An Hong couldn't help but frown.
The atmosphere inexplicably turned a little cold.
The woman also seemed to know that she had said the wrong thing, and her expression stiffened a little.
Ēṅ u m.ȧ
Xiao An Hong traced her delicate face with one hand, while his other hand touched her throat, his palm tightening slightly. "I am the emperor of Great Qian, the legitimate emperor who has inherited the great lineage. What Second Imperial Daughter is there?"
"Xiao Xinyue... will die sooner or later!"
...
"Ling Yu has defied the edict, refused to hand over military power, and refused to return to the capital..."
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"The Prefectural Governor of Qingzhou, Lü Wentao, has openly rebelled and supports the Second Imperial Daughter's restoration..."
"Ling Yu has mobilized troops to defend Baizhou. The Blood-Clothed Army has already captured Zhangyi City in Pingzhou."
Ẅ ėb_n ò v́ е̃ ĺ Еn ūḿ a
"The Prefectural Governors of Qizhou and Yuezhou are wavering, claiming illness and refusing to come to the capital."
In the dim room, the old man's eyes were red, and his face was ferocious.
Dong Zhenghong looked at the intelligence he had received, his breathing becoming heavier and heavier, and his face becoming more and more unsightly.
The teacup in his hand was shattered by him.
'Terrible!'
'Absolutely terrible!'
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Xiao An Hong was indulging in nightly revelry, while this old man, who was over half a century old, was carrying the weight for him.
Ever since Xiao Xinyue had defected, everything had gone wrong.
Recently, apart from successfully supporting Xiao An Hong's ascension to the throne, he had not received any good news.
The world was in turmoil. Ling Yu held heavy troops and rebelled. Several provinces and counties openly supported the Second Imperial Daughter, and some local forces were watching from the sidelines without taking a stand.
Xiao Xinyue was still on the run, but she had already cut off the control of several provinces.
If she were to gain a firm foothold, what would happen then?
Ёn u m̂ а̇
'How could this be?'
The entire country was already in a mess.
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'It was also an ascension to the throne. When Xiao Zhengyang ascended the throne, why was it so stable?'
'How come when it was his turn to support Xiao An Hong's ascension, so many things happened?'
'Great Qian has been stable for five hundred years. Every time, it has been smooth. Why did it suddenly become like this?'
Counting it all up, the troops he could mobilize now might not even be able to fight against the Blood-Clothed Army.
Ẁ eb n оv е̃ l̀ E n̂ú m а̀
'Why?!'
'These treacherous traitors, they don't respect the legitimate authority of the capital.'
'They just want to oppose me?!'
'Xiao Zhengyang!!!'
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'That short-lived ghost who was on the throne for two months actually left him so many backup plans.'
The image of that pale-faced, sickly ghost always seemed to be in his mind, unable to be erased.
En̂ ů m̆ а
Dong Zhenghong could only grit his teeth in hatred.
...
And on the other side, a place completely different from the seemingly prosperous and splendid capital.
This was a dilapidated village. There were no people here, and occasionally, one could see desolate graves and withered tombs. Everywhere was dilapidated and desolate.
The five-hundred-year-old dynasty had entered its twilight years, and a large amount of resources had long been gathered in the hands of the powerful and noble.
The lives of the people at the bottom were not lives, and they had no meaning.
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'While the rich let their wine and meat rot, the poor freeze to death on the road.'
The glitz of the capital was not the real world; this desolate and broken village was.
The night was particularly quiet.
The west wind howled, adding a bit of gloom to this dead and silent village.
The bright moon shone, and the firelight swayed with the wind. The people who were traveling and resting brought a bit of life to this desolate land.
"Sister... Her Highness... she hasn't rested yet..."
Е ň uḿá
The guards were on patrol duty in shifts outside.
The two maids, with a hint of fatigue on their faces, looked at the broken temple that was protected in the middle and couldn't help but whisper, their eyes full of an indelible concern.
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They were the maids who had served Xiao Xinyue since she was young.
They had enjoyed the glory with her, and had also experienced the life-and-death escape now.
They were one of the people in this world who were closest to and understood Xiao Xinyue the most.
Chun Ya shook her head. "Just do what you should do."
W е b̌ n о̃v̂е̂ l̇ Е̂nŭ m̃ а
They had embarked on this road of escape, and it was destined to be a difficult journey.
Her Highness had to endure these hardships.
"Mmm..."
Xia Yao bit her lower lip gently and asked softly, "Sister, Her Highness... can she really succeed?"
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This was their first time leaving the capital, and it was also Xiao Xinyue's second time leaving the capital.
And this time, it was with the name of a defector. They all knew what this journey represented.
Ē ň um̃ а
The road ahead was uncertain. A slight carelessness would lead to being crushed to pieces.
"She can!"
"Her Highness definitely can!"
"I believe in Her Highness."
The fate of these people was tied to Xiao Xinyue. There was not much they could do, and in fact, they could only believe.
In the eyes of others, Xiao Xinyue might be drifting, and her future might be unknown.
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But for them, they could only believe that Xiao Xinyue would succeed.
Xia Yao glanced at the flickering candlelight in the broken temple and asked Chun Ya with a pointed meaning, "Sister... do you feel that Her Highness seems a little different..."
Xiao Xinyue had actually been changing all along.
They were the maids who had served Xiao Xinyue since she was young, so they could clearly feel Xiao Xinyue's changes.
But in a certain aspect, the change was too obvious...
Before meeting Ming Chen, Xiao Xinyue had never been so close to any man.
Еn ůmа
"Mmm..."
"Don't think too much. We just need to take good care of Her Highness."
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"As for the rest... don't say it, and don't ask!"
"Mmm!"
...
"Ming Chen, I think it's most suitable for us to settle down here."
Е̂ ň u m̆а́
The candlelight leaped, illuminating the beautiful face of the magnificent woman.
She wore a tight-fitting black brocade dress, her hair in a ponytail, and her eyes were brighter than the stars in the sky.
Night had fallen, and the several loyal ministers had already rested.
She, however, was full of energy. She pointed at the strategic map before her and said to the person before her with great interest.
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She was originally the most noble imperial daughter, but now she was reduced to this dilapidated temple.
The contrast was particularly sharp.
Е̃ nu ṁa
However, she didn't seem to care.
At this moment, she looked at the map and said seriously, "Qingzhou, Ji Qu, this place is the most important strategic point in the southwest of Great Qian. It has mountains to the west and is backed by the Li River, which can prevent people from flanking from behind. The land is fertile and the grain is abundant, so it can always be in an invincible position. I am not in a hurry. I will proceed slowly, store grain and train troops. Clearing out the corrupt old court forces is not my ultimate goal."
Xiao Xinyue's departure from the capital was destined to be a rebellion.
She was of the imperial bloodline and had a natural advantage. She could claim the great cause and become king, causing other heroes and warlords to surrender and stand in opposition to the capital.
Next, she needed to find a suitable place to settle down.
Now, the court was slandering her for disobeying the edict and assassinating the emperor. She could also announce to the world that there was a traitor who had usurped the country, a fatuous ruler was in power, and the imperial family had been assassinated.
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In the future, it would depend on their respective means, whose qualifications were better, and who could win the hearts of the people more.
There was no perfect base in the world.
If there were advantages, there would definitely be disadvantages.
One needed to choose the most suitable location at a specific time.
Ming Chen had given Xiao Xinyue three alternative locations, each with its own advantages and disadvantages, and also its own development direction.
Ming Chen had already discussed this issue with Xiao Zhengyang before, but the situation was changing, and a single move could affect the whole body. It was impossible to predict too far. The choices had their own pros and cons, and it was unknown which one was more suitable for Xiao Xinyue.
Е̌n ů ṁа
Now, after explaining the pros and cons, Ming Chen had given the decision-making power of this choice to Xiao Xinyue.
This place would be the political center of their forces for a long time to come.
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Xiao Xinyue's growth rate was amazing.
After Xiao Zhengyang's death, she seemed to have really acquired the air of a king.
Ming Chen smiled, his fingers moving on the map. "Keep a close eye on the Wule ferry in the east. We must take down Luzhou in the north. Luzhou is a land of abundance, with thousands of li of fertile land. This can ensure that the grain from this large granary in Luzhou can be continuously transported here by water."
Xiao Xinyue had made a choice, so he would give her a further plan.
Ẃ е̊ b̆ ṅ o vе l̆ Е̄ n̂um̊ а
Qingzhou was his hometown, so he was naturally the most familiar with it.
"Qingzhou's Pengqi City is the intersection of these three points and the most important hub. By holding this place, we will have a stranglehold on the throat of the three provinces, making the enemy dare not act rashly."
"Once a war starts, we can have a general defend this place, proceed slowly, and use the natural barrier of the Yue River to encroach on the northern lands."
"If we choose this way, then we will use the Shen River as the boundary and give the two eastern provinces to the Blood-Clothed Army, letting them go north."
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Ming Chen's fingers traced the map, stopping at one important point after another, describing the future vision and plan for Xiao Xinyue.
The outwardly dissolute entrusted minister, at this moment, had a calm expression, fully displaying his vision and talent.
W ӗ b̈ nо̇ ve̊ ĺ En̈ümа́
Ministers like Feng Xiaozhong, they could go to the grassroots level, be Xiao Xinyue's subordinates, and work for her.
But they could not stand at a higher angle and plot the world for her.
Her brother had said that this person had the power to subvert a dynasty. She believed this deeply.
On such a night, the same thing had actually happened many times.
When Xiao Xinyue was free, she would find Ming Chen to discuss some of the layouts and plans that needed to be made next.
Over and over again, all possibilities were considered, and all loopholes were sewn up and perfected.
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The road she had to walk was not easy. Every step needed to be carefully considered. A slight carelessness would lead to eternal damnation.
The full moon was bright, casting a faint silver glow on the fertile fields. The dilapidated and dead village was particularly quiet. Xiao Xinyue supported her face and quietly listened to the man's soft whispers.
In one day, from a noble second imperial daughter, she had been reduced to a traitor, embarking on a road of escape and rebellion.
This journey was destined to be full of thorns and hardships.
But at this moment, she inexplicably felt... that such days were also quite fulfilling.
She was broadening her horizons, improving her abilities, and becoming more outstanding, little by little.
Е n u̇ m̌ а
Her gaze left the map and turned to the side, meeting the eyes of this particularly important person.
That bright and dark pupil reflected the stars in the sky, reflected the vast mountains and rivers.
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"However..."
Ming Chen's words turned, and before he could finish, Xiao Xinyue raised an eyebrow and continued, "We need to guard against the Xiongnu in the northwest and the strange tribes in the southwest."
Ming Chen smiled freely and nodded. "Right!"
Xiao Xinyue seemed to have received some encouragement and continued, "When the time is ripe, we will have the forces of Cangzhou, Qizhou, and Yuezhou all cross the Yue River and surround Qiyue Pass..."
Еn̈u mа
She waved her fist, her eyes full of high spirits. "When we return to the old capital, the country can be stabilized!"
They seemed to be getting more and more in sync.
Ming Chen looked at this confident beauty with a smile.
Perhaps she really was the stock most worth investing in...
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Who would have thought that more than half a year ago, she was that dejected, depressed, and self-pitying political sacrifice?
(End of Chapter)
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