Song Qingshu's expression changed. "You mean those assassins just now?"
Dongfang Muxue nodded. "Haven't you been worrying about how to stop the war between the Manchurian Qing and the Golden Snake Battalion? Now, the opportunity has come."
"Oh?" Song Qingshu's interest was instantly piqued. Although the Manchurian Qing lost close to a hundred thousand elites in the previous war, the Manchurian Qing could be considered as a powerful nation after years of development. After the initial panic from the previous defeat, the Manchurian Qing's national machinery was quickly mobilized. A large number of troops were assembled on the north bank of the Yellow River, preparing for war against the Golden Snake Battalion. Even as' Kangxi ', Song Qingshu and Dongfang Muxue could not stop this.
With 'Kangxi' as his trump card, Song Qingshu was not afraid that the Golden Snake Battalion would be annihilated by the Manchurian Qing. However, whether or not they were annihilated was one thing, and whether or not they could grow stronger was another. Now, whether it was the Manchurian Qing or the Golden Snake Battalion, both were actually Song Qingshu's bargaining chips. If both sides were to fight, regardless of who won or lost, to Song Qingshu, it would be a loss. This was because there were many other powerful nations and powers in the world.
If his own forces were exhausted, how would Song Qingshu have the capital to fight for the world?
"You mean the three border defenses?" Song Qingshu was not a fool and quickly reacted.
Dongfang Muxue nodded. "Yes, Wu Sangui and the others have always had the intention to rebel, but previously they were afraid of the imperial court's strength and did not dare to make trouble. Last time, with just a few thousand men, you almost completely annihilated the imperial court's most elite army of a hundred thousand. This finally made Wu Sangui change his mind. In his opinion, the imperial court's army must have been rotten to the point of being unable to withstand a single blow despite the huge difference in strength between both sides. Wu Sangui has always prided himself on being a famous general. You, a Nameless pawn, could defeat the imperial court's army of a hundred thousand with a few thousand old, sick, and disabled people. He has tens of thousands of elite soldiers under him. It is impossible for them to be inferior to you. Therefore, it is normal for him to want to rebel. "
"Old Wu has really provided timely help this time." Song Qingshu was so excited that he did not know what to say. As long as the three border defenses rebelled, Kangxi would be able to stop the war with the Golden Snake Camp and concentrate his forces to suppress the rebellion of the three border defenses. The ministers in the imperial court would also have nothing to say. After all, compared with the three border defenses, the threat of the Golden Snake Camp was much smaller.
"Don't count your chickens before they hatch." Dongfang Muxue poured a bucket of cold water on him. "Although the San Francisco Border Defense Forces are getting restless, I think that they are not as strong as they used to be.
You see, they have not made up their minds. "
"How did you know?" Song Qingshu asked curiously.
"Two days ago, the three border defenses sent envoys to the capital. Nominally, they were there to pay tribute, but in reality, they were there to probe the imperial court." Dongfang Muxue said indifferently, "Their actions just happen to show their current hesitant mentality."
"If they hesitate, we will help them make up their minds." Song Qingshu said in a deep voice. The Golden Snake Camp was currently in the growth stage and urgently needed time to develop and strengthen. Obviously, the rebellion of the three border defenses was the biggest opportunity.
"It seems that we have the same idea." The corner of Dongfang Muxue's mouth curled up, revealing a strange expression.
"It seems that you already have a plan?" Song Qingshu's eyes lit up.
Dongfang Muxue's smile became even more strange, "Although I have a plan, you may not be willing to do it."
Song Qingshu said in a deep voice, "Don't worry, I know what's important and what's not. This time, forcing the three border defenses to rebel is imperative. No matter what it is, as long as I can do it, I will definitely do it."
"Don't be too confident." Dongfang Muxue snorted, "The key to the success of this plan lies in a woman."
"A woman?" Song Qingshu frowned. Which woman had such great power?
"Have you heard of Wu Sangui's raging fury for a beauty?" Dongfang Muxue asked.
Song Qingshu nodded, thinking of Chen Yuanyuan he met at Shanhai Pass. How could a man not be angry when such a beauty was snatched away?
"Then this time, let's concoct another 'raging fury for a beauty'!" Dongfang Muxue's phoenix eyes flickered with a strange light, as if there was an indescribable excitement.
"Raging fury for a beauty?" Song Qingshu frowned, "Who is this beauty?"
Chen Yuanyuan? Definitely not, could it be Ah Ke? But was she that important …
"Didn't I say that I needed an opportunity to make a move on Yue Le?" Dongfang Muxue smiled, "Do you know who the husband of Yue Le's daughter, Princess Roujia, is?"
"Yue Le's daughter?" Song Qingshu was confused. He had not been in the Forbidden City for a long time, so he was not as clear as Dongfang Muxue about the situation of the Eight Banners Royal Clan.
"Yue Le is just a prince.
Originally, his daughter was not qualified to be called a princess. However, in order to win over the three border defenses, Emperor Shunzhi chose the daughters of the royal clan to marry with the three border defenses. His daughter happened to be chosen and was conferred the title of Princess Roujia. She married Geng Jingzhong, the grandson of Geng Zhongming, Prince Jingnan. After Geng Zhongming died, Geng Jingzhong inherited the throne, and Princess Roujia became Princess Jingnan. "Dongfang Muxue said slowly.
Note: In history, Princess Roujia married Geng Jingzhong's younger brother, Geng Juzhong.
"Prince Jingnan's Mansion is thousands of miles away. Do you want me to travel day and night to kidnap her?" Song Qingshu asked, puzzled.
"You don't need to kidnap her. Because she heard about her father's imprisonment, she has already come to the capital with the envoy of Prince Jingnan." Dongfang Muxue smiled.
"At such a delicate time, why would Geng Jingzhong let his Princess come to the capital?" Song Qingshu asked, puzzled.
Dongfang Muxue answered, "Firstly, Princess Roujia's identity is special. Geng Jingzhong believes that no matter what happens, the imperial court will not make things difficult for her. Secondly, Geng Jingzhong wants to know more about Yue Le's defeat through her so that he can judge the military strength of the imperial court."
"She is indeed the best candidate to spy on information!" Song Qingshu sighed. However, he was soon puzzled again. "Is she the Hongyan you are talking about? How can she rise to the crown? "
"Unlike the usual marriage, according to the information, this Princess Roujia and Geng Jingzhong are very loving. Geng Jingzhong dotes on her very much." The smile on Dongfang Muxue's face deepened. "If I am not wrong, she will definitely enter the palace tomorrow to plead for her father, Yue Le. At that time, you just need to let her stay in the palace for one night. I guarantee that Geng Jingzhong will rebel."
Song Qingshu's expression immediately became very interesting. "What kind of rotten idea is this?"
"This is not a rotten idea." Dongfang Muxue's expression turned serious. "Do you know what it means for the wife of a foreign official to be allowed to stay in the inner palace? It means that everyone in the world knows that the Emperor has made him a cuckold. How humiliating is that? Geng Jingzhong is a hot-blooded person who loves his wife deeply. Not to mention that he has long had the intention to rebel, even if he did not, he would immediately have the intention to rebel! "
"And the three border defenses have always advanced and retreated together. Once Geng Jingzhong rebelled, Wu Sangui and Shang Kexi, no matter how unwilling, could only follow."
(End of this chapter)
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