The armies of the three countries were pressuring the border. Among them was Mo Jingli from Jiangnan. Even though Mo Jingqi hated Mo Xiuyao, he could not spare any energy to target him. Every night, Mo Jingqi regretted being too impulsive and creating a situation where he could neither advance nor retreat. He knew that he had completely pushed the Mohist army and Mo Xiuyao to their limits. From now on, the Mohist army would no longer be the strongest barrier and protector of the Da Chu State. Instead, they would be the most dangerous enemy. Right now, he could not even deal with Mo Xiuyao because he could not even protect himself. As Prince Ding, he knew that the appetites of the neighboring countries could not be satisfied just by ceding a city or land. However, he had always thought that as long as he did not have the Ding King's household, he would be able to make the Da Chu State powerful in a short period of time and conquer the surrounding countries. However, when the Ding King's household really left, he found that the other countries would not give him the chance to become powerful.
"Send an edict to Mo Jingli. Tell him that I agree to him dividing the river to rule. Also … let him recognize who the true enemy is! "
"This official accepts the order."
In Ruyang City, Feng Zhiyao looked at the indifferent and leisurely man in front of him. A trace of worry quietly rose in his eyes. Four months had passed. Mo Xiuyao seemed to have gradually recovered from his wangfei's disappearance. At least, he was not as lost in thought as he had been in the past two months. But at the same time, that increasingly indifferent expression made Feng Zhiyao feel faintly uneasy. Right now, it seemed that the entire world knew that the Ding King's household and the Da Chu State had turned against each other. No … in the eyes of the world, the Ding King's household had already betrayed the Da Chu State. But he could not see Mo Xiuyao's thoughts and plans for the future. Right now, Mo Xiuyao was more like an outsider watching a play. He sat idly in Ruyang City and watched the world fall into chaos. The West-Hill was the strongest, so he sent troops to attack the West-Hill. The Northern Tribes were worried that the Mohist army would interfere in the war with the Da Chu State. He ordered all the Mohist army to retreat to Feihong Pass. Even the news that Mo Jingqi wanted to join forces with Mo Jingli did not move him in the slightest. Looking at the letter in his hand, he smiled faintly, "Mo Jingqi is too weak, there's nothing wrong with having one more person to play with him. Otherwise, when the time comes … I won't be able to continue playing … "
"Prince, someone from Yunzhou has arrived," Feng Zhiyao reported in a low voice.
Mo Xiuyao was startled. He sat up and frowned. "What happened to the Xu family and Mr. Qingyun?" Feng Zhiyao shook his head and said, "No, although someone from the Chu capital did mention the relationship between the Prince and the Xu family, he was persuaded by many ministers. Also, with the reputation of Mr. Qingyun and the Xu family, Mo Jingqi would not dare to touch them easily. " Mo Xiuyao was slightly relieved. Feng Zhiyao frowned and asked, "Since the Prince is worried about the Xu family's safety, why not bring them to Ruyang?" Mo Xiuyao shook his head and remained silent. Feng Zhiyao looked at him for a long time before saying, "The Prince has never planned for the future, has he? That's why he doesn't want to see the Xu family come to Ruyang. He's just afraid that one day the Prince … "
"Feng San …" Mo Xiuyao called him and looked at him steadily. Feng Zhiyao waved his sleeve and said, "Forget it, do as you see fit! In any case, the lives of hundreds of thousands of Mohist army brothers and their families are in your hands! "After saying this, he turned and left. Looking at his departing figure, Mo Xiuyao frowned deeply and muttered in a low voice, "Hundreds of thousands of Mohist army … so tiring … Feng San, how many years can I take care of them … Father King, Big Brother, you were also very tired back then …"
Not long after, someone walked in. Seeing Mo Xiuyao sitting there in a daze, the person didn't say anything and just stood at the door looking at him. Mo Xiuyao frowned and raised his head to look at the person, but was startled. He stood up and looked at the person. After a long time, he said in a low voice, "Mr. Xu, why are you here?" The person took off the felt hat on his head and said with a faint smile, "Is the Prince not welcoming me?" Mo Xiuyao shook his head and said, "Mr. Xu, please sit. What has Mr. Xu come for? " Xu Hongyu looked him up and down and then said, "On the way to Ruyang, I originally thought that when I saw the Prince, the Prince would either be bedridden or drinking to drown his sorrows." Mo Xiuyao was somewhat surprised and said, "Why does Mr. Xu say this?" Xu Hongyu smiled faintly and said, "The Prince has entered Ruyang. The Mohist army now controls five prefectures and nineteen cities, including the northwest. Although it is only one-tenth of Da Chu State's territory, it is not smaller than Nanzhao. But the Prince, what did I see on the way here? The people's livelihood has withered and the people are barely able to get by. If it weren't for the fact that the Mohist army's area of control is currently the safest place, how many people does the Prince think there would be in these places? "Mo Xiuyao was silent.
Xu Hongyu didn't wait for him to reply and continued, "Before I came, my father told me that with the Prince's talent, you can pacify the country and your military might can stabilize the country. You are definitely not inferior to the Regent Mo Liufang or even the first Prince Ding Mo Lanyun." Mo Xiuyao smiled bitterly and said, "Many thanks for Mr. Qingyun's praise. I fear that I am not worthy of Mr. Qingyun's high praise. A person who can't even protect his wife and children … how can he stabilize the country? "Xu Hongyu was startled. When he thought of his intelligent and gentle niece, his eyes dimmed. Ye Li was the only daughter of this generation of the Xu family. Toward this niece who was even more intelligent and decisive than a man, Xu Hongyu truly regarded her as his own daughter and doted on her and taught her. Not only because of his younger sister who died young, but also because Ye Li herself was worth it. Then … this intelligent girl left behind a victory that even a man might not be able to achieve. After that, she suddenly met with such a disaster. She was even younger than her mother by several years. Was the heavens really jealous of her beauty? Carefully looking at the man in front of him who had a calm expression, but whose eyes faintly revealed coldness and boundless hatred, Xu Hongyu suddenly laughed out loud. He stared at Mo Xiuyao and said, "Prince's actions today, could it be that it's because of Li 'er? What an infatuated person. I'm sure Li 'er would be very gratified if she knew in the underworld! "
"Mr. Xu!" Mo Xiuyao said in a deep voice, staring at the middle-aged man in front of him with warning. Even after so long, he still couldn't accept someone mentioning Li's life or death in front of him. Moreover, this person was Li's blood related uncle.
Xu Hongyu looked at him without any fear. He lightly snorted and said, "Prince is so affectionate. This old man wants to thank Prince on behalf of Li 'er. It's just … Li 'er used her pregnant body to set up this situation for Prince in the northwest. So the Prince is hiding in Ruyang City to watch the show and watch the world fall into chaos and the people live in misery? "Mo Xiuyao lowered his eyes. After a while, a cold smile slowly appeared on his lips. He faintly said," So what? Don't they want the world? Then go fight for it. Didn't Mo Jingqi find the Ding King's residence an eyesore? Now that there's no Ding King's residence, isn't it perfect for him to do as he wishes? I will wait for him to bring millions of soldiers to quell the rebellion. From now on … the Da Chu State will have another unparalleled monarch. The future monarchs will no longer have to worry about the Ding King's residence and the Mohist army. In this world, there are many people who want I's life. I will sit in Ruyang City and wait for them to come! "
Xu Hongyu softly sighed. Looking at the man in front of him who had a murderous aura, he asked, "Prince has nothing to live for? What crimes have the people committed? What crimes have those who have been loyal to the Ding King's residence for generations committed? "
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