in2ebook Chapter 65 reports to the Emperor of Eastern Qin, who agrees.
Chapter 65 reports to the Emperor of Eastern Qin, who agrees.
royal palace.
"Your Majesty, the Divine Martial King has sent someone to pay his respects, and they are waiting outside."
Eunuch Yongfu reported to the Emperor of Dongqin.
"pass."
Although the Emperor of Eastern Qin was puzzled as to why Qin Wu was sending someone to pay homage now, he still agreed to meet him.
After all, Qin Wu always sent people because of something important.
"This humble general pays his respects to Your Majesty."
Qi Ye bowed in respect.
"No need for formalities. What brings you here, Xiao Jiu?"
The Emperor of Eastern Qin inquired.
"Your Majesty, the Prince will be taking a concubine in a month. He would like to invite the Prince of Jiangnan and the Prince of Liuyun to stay for another month. We will invite the two princes to a celebratory banquet then."
Qi Ye reported this.
These words struck like a bolt from the blue, so much so that even the Emperor of Eastern Qin was caught off guard and didn't react immediately.
The capital of Eastern Qin thought he had misheard.
One month later?
Taking a concubine?
Are you inviting me to your wedding?
He could understand these words individually, so how could they seem so absurd when put together?
It's just taking a concubine, why make such a big fuss?
Are you sure you're not joking with me?
The Emperor of Eastern Qin inquired.
He wanted to confirm whether he had misheard.
"Your Majesty, haven't you heard? A prince is taking a concubine in a month and wants to invite both princes to the wedding banquet. Please allow the two princes to stay for a month, and then we will allow them to return to their fiefdoms."
Qi Ye spoke again.
There was no hint of joking in his tone.
"Speak, what exactly does Xiao Jiu want to do? Otherwise, it's impossible for two princes to stay in the capital just because she's taking a concubine. We can't break the ancestral rules."
The Emperor of Eastern Qin quickly realized what was happening.
Qin Wu must be plotting something, otherwise he would never do something so absurd.
If this gets blown up, it will be bad for one's reputation.
Although Qin Wu doesn't have a good reputation now.
"Your Majesty, may the others leave?"
Qi Ye did not intend to hide it, after all, this matter required the approval of the Eastern Qin Emperor, otherwise they would not have kept the King of Jiangnan and the King of Liuyun.
Unauthorized troop deployment is also a serious crime.
"You all stand down."
Without the slightest hesitation, the Emperor of Dongqin dismissed the other servants, leaving only Eunuchs Yongfu and Yongle behind.
"Go ahead."
Only after everyone else had left did the Emperor of Eastern Qin allow Qi Ye to continue speaking.
"We discovered that the King of Jiangnan has 20 private soldiers in Jiangnan and is also in contact with three major Jianghu forces. The King plans to keep the King of Jiangnan for a month under the pretext of taking a concubine so that we can mobilize a large army to wipe out these 20 private soldiers first."
"To prevent the King of Jiangnan from rebelling when the Marquis of Zhennan sends troops to Southern Qi."
Qi Ye directly explained the reason.
"you sure?"
The Emperor of Eastern Qin almost thought he had misheard once again.
The King of Jiangnan kept 20 private soldiers.
This is no small amount.
"It's confirmed. The Prince sent people to Jiangnan at the end of the year. After this period of investigation, it can be confirmed that the Prince of Jiangnan has raised 20 private soldiers."
"The loss of a million shi of grain and military equipment this time was orchestrated by the King of Jiangnan."
Qi Ye said with certainty.
If it weren't for the fact that the King of Jiangnan and the Empress Dowager plotted against their queen during Qin Wu's wedding, Qin Wu wouldn't have sent people to Jiangnan to investigate the King of Jiangnan.
They wanted to find something to do with the King of Jiangnan and then eliminate him.
Unexpectedly, their investigation actually yielded some results.
"Good, good, good, what a fine King of Jiangnan, what a fine King of Jiangnan."
The Emperor of Eastern Qin was so angry he laughed.
He knew that the princes secretly kept private soldiers and assassins, but as long as they didn't go too far, he wouldn't bother them, just to give them a sense of security.
But to everyone's surprise, the King of Jiangnan had amassed a private army of 20.
It's obvious what he's going to do without even thinking about it.
Emperor Dong Qin immediately realized that they were about to send troops to Southern Qi, and if the King of Jiangnan rebelled at this time, things would be troublesome.
In particular, the King of Jiangnan was found to have colluded with various Jianghu (martial arts world) forces.
"Very well, I agree to this matter. As for the matter of the Prince of Jiangnan's private army, let Xiao Jiu handle it as soon as possible. We don't have much time left."
Upon considering this matter, the Emperor of Eastern Qin agreed without the slightest hesitation.
This matter is of great importance and absolutely cannot be delayed.
As for Qin Wu's absurd reasons, what does it matter? As long as the threat from the King of Jiangnan can be eliminated, those are minor matters.
"Yes, we will get out as soon as possible."
"There is another matter. The Northern Barbarians have suffered severe disasters and problems have arisen in the country. At most one month, the Northern Barbarians will send troops, and Your Highness will most likely have to return to Jubei Pass."
"Your Majesty, please make preparations in advance and prepare sufficient food and weapons for the Zhenbei Army."
Qi Ye then brought up a second matter.
This problem is beyond their ability to solve.
They must prepare in advance to avoid being caught off guard by the Northern Barbarians.
Is this information accurate?
The Emperor of Eastern Qin asked in a deep voice.
"This news is accurate. Our spies in the Northern Barbarians reported that the Northern Barbarians are in turmoil. The only way to resolve the problem is to send troops south to plunder. Moreover, in order to plunder enough resources this time, they may send a Grandmaster. That's why Your Highness decided to go to Jubei City to oversee the situation."
Qi Ye said seriously.
Although these were all premonitions of Yan Wushuang, he still had to be cautious, so he didn't make any definitive statements.
However, the invasion by the northern barbarians is undeniable.
At most, it's just a matter of whether a Grandmaster-level expert will appear.
"I understand. You all need to be careful around Jubei City. Jubei City absolutely cannot be breached."
The Emperor of Eastern Qin gave a solemn explanation.
Once Jubei City falls, the northern border will be thrown into chaos.
"Yes, we will make arrangements, but we need to replenish our food and military equipment as soon as possible."
Qi Ye raised the issue of provisions and weapons again.
"Don't worry, I will arrange it."
"The Emperor of Eastern Qin said."
"Yes, I will retire at the end."
Qi Ye bowed and then withdrew.
"Yongle, you should go there yourself and ask the Prince of Jiangnan and the Prince of Liuyun to stay for another month."
"Afterwards, you will personally go to Jiangnan to confirm this matter as quickly as possible. If it is true, I will grant you permission to act expediently and take down the families involved."
The Emperor of Eastern Qin immediately gave instructions.
Emperor Yongle rarely sent people out, but when he did, it was always for a major event.
"Yes, old slave, go right away."
After saying this, Eunuch Yongle disappeared from the Imperial Study.
This shows that his cultivation level is also very high.
Soon, the Prince of Jiangnan and the Prince of Liuyun received the news that Eunuch Yongle, who was close to the Emperor, had personally come to deliver the imperial decree.
This decree seemed absurd to them, but once it was issued, they could not resist.
This allows us to stay for an extra month.