Destiny Manor.
The benevolent Han Xu stood in the hall with his hands behind his back.
Compared to Han Yin, he had always presented himself as a benevolent person.
"Has Du Ruhui been released?" he asked.
The hall had just been cleaned, and the thick stench of blood had yet to dissipate.
The armored Marquis of Wugong stood to the side. "This subject only relaxed a little, and he escaped. This person is truly a thorn in Great Yong's side. This time, we have released a tiger back into the mountains. "
As the youngest marquis of Yong, Xue Mingyi was a resolute progressive. He was very dissatisfied with the old Yong's stagnant state. In terms of political views, he hit it off with Han Xu and had long since pledged his loyalty.
"How could I not know how terrifying Du Ruhui is? However, matters have their priorities. In the face of a life and death crisis, I can only release the thorn in my flesh. Although this reformation of the state is a time when changes must be made, it is still somewhat dangerous. It is truly difficult for me to be at ease … this is not the time to anger Zhuang Gaoxian. "
Han Xu looked outside the hall. The sky was only a step away from him, and he had already grasped the highest authority in this land.
"Marquis Weining and the others, what are their attitudes?" he asked.
Of the four Marquises of Yong who had participated in the encirclement of Du Ruhui, Marquis Weining had the most experience and could very well represent the attitudes of some of the meritorious nobles.
"Marquis Weining did not say anything," Xue Mingyi replied.
This was a wait and see.
"This is very good." Han Xu nodded. "We, ruler and subject, need to produce some results."
He took a step forward and extended his hand to support the sky outside the hall. "Look at this vast world. It is finally time for us to gallop."
He clenched his fist and retracted it as if he had grasped the entire world. "Minister Xue, are you confident?"
"Many people are waiting to see you make a fool of yourself, Your Majesty." Xue Mingyi bowed.
Han Xu strode forward. "In this world, there are not many who are blind, but there are many whose hearts are blind!"
Xue Mingyi's spirited face revealed a brilliant smile. "I am willing to be the sword in Your Majesty's hand to slay powerful enemies, break through powerful armies, and sweep the world clean!"
On the day of Han Yin's death, it had been over a hundred years since Han Xu ascended the throne.
During this long period of time, although he was the ruler, all military affairs and matters of state were decided by Han Yin Yin.
He had been the King of Yong for over a hundred years and had also been a puppet for over a hundred years.
For anyone who still had ambition, this was the most unbearable torture. He had clearly ascended to the throne, and the power was clearly at hand, but he couldn't touch it at all!
His feelings for Han Yin had long since changed from reverence to hatred.
Even so. His performance of being a filial son for more than a hundred years was flawless.
Even though Han Yin had been an ambitious and ruthless person all his life, he had never doubted him.
Who would have thought?
The good emperor who was lenient to his subordinates, filial to his superiors, and conscientious for more than a hundred years.
For the sake of grasping complete power, for the sake of becoming the true sovereign, he had not hesitated to invite a wolf into his house, personally dismembering the State of Yong!
But it was precisely because this seemed impossible that he was able to succeed!
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…
Dragon Sealing Pass, above the city walls.
Zhuang Gaoxian sat there without any dignity, his two legs dangling outside the city, overlooking the Zhuang soldiers going in and out of the city.
Du Ruhui, who had lost an arm, was standing very upright at the side.
The State of Zhuang wasn't rich, but it could still find the medicine to repair broken limbs. However, returning to its former peak wasn't something that could be done in two or three days.
In this war, the true strategic goal of the ruler and his subjects had been achieved. It could be said that they had achieved a complete victory. From today onwards, the State of Zhuang's territory had crossed the Qichang Mountain Range and used the Dragon Sealing Pass as a stronghold, eyeing the hinterland of Yong like a tiger.
Even if he stopped advancing, he would still be the undisputed ruler of the State of Zhuang. As for Zhuang Gaoxian, he was still in his prime and had great potential in the future.
There was no reason for him to be in a bad mood!
Sitting here as the ruler was naturally to calm the hearts of the soldiers and boost their morale.
"What about the warrior who first ascended the city walls?" Zhuang Gaoxian tilted his head and asked, "I asked you to invite him over. Why hasn't he come?"
The attendants looked at each other, and then one of them braced himself and stepped forward, "Your Majesty, that Du Yehu is truly hateful. He said that the main general is unconscious and that he doesn't have the face to accept the credit. At this moment, he is serving General Duan and isn't willing to move … How dare he defy the emperor's orders. Should I bring him over? "
"It's just an invitation. How is that a big deal? Besides, he has his reasons. "Zhuang Gaoxian smiled and waved his hand," Don't criticize the warrior. "
He turned his head and met Du Ruhui's gaze. He paused and said, "After this, I will personally visit General Duan."
After the battle, he didn't visit the injured and unconscious Duan Li. It wasn't because he was negligent. It was because … he didn't let Duan Li and He Badao know about his cooperation with Han Xu of Yong. If they did that, they wouldn't be able to fool Han Yin.
Therefore, they were really fighting to the death with Li Yingsheng. They were really fighting to the death for their country. They didn't know the meaning of their battle. It wasn't to defeat the enemy, nor was it to delay the enemy. It was to die in the hands of the enemy and become a bargaining chip to increase the enemy's trust.
He Badao was dead, and Duan Li was crippled. Even though it was Zhuang Gaoxian's decision, he still subconsciously avoided facing it.
Du Ruhui's gaze was telling him that he couldn't do that.
"Report!"
Suddenly, someone flew over and knelt in front of the Dragon Sealing Pass. "Your Majesty, there is an urgent report from the Lan 'an Manor!"
Zhuang Gaoxian frowned. The battle at the Dragon Sealing Pass had just been settled, and he hadn't had the time to stop the navy. The navy was only there to restrict the enemy and didn't have any hopes of achieving any outstanding results. Now that the news came, he felt uneasy, as if the situation was out of his control.
"Speak!" Du Ruhui said.
The soldier said loudly, "Zhu Weiwo suddenly appeared at the Lan 'an Manor battlefield. When the Qinghe Water Lord was facing off against Beigong Yu, he attacked alone and broke through ten cities!"
This was obviously good news.
If the Zhuang navy could take over the Lan 'an Manor, they definitely wouldn't retreat. At that time, with the Lan 'an Manor and the Dragon Sealing Pass in their hands, the Yong Country's Fuming Manor, which was sandwiched between the Lan' an and Yiyang Manors, would become half a piece of land that could be swallowed by the Zhuang Country at any time.
Zhuang Gaoxian exchanged glances with Du Ruhui. He couldn't help but shake his head and laugh. He purposely complained, "Minister Zhu is really impatient. He can't sit still in Xin 'an City? Toss him into the White Feather Army to prevent him from causing trouble! "
Although it sounded like a complaint, it was actually praise.
Furthermore, the commander of the White Feather Army, He Badao, had just died in battle. If Zhu Weiwo went, what position would he take?
Anyone with a discerning eye could see Zhuang Gaoxian's satisfaction and expectations for Zhu Weiwo.
"Report!"
At this moment, another person flew over, "Urgent report from the Lan 'an Manor!"
The two messengers came one after the other. It was really surprising.
Zhuang Gaoxian asked with interest, "What did Zhu Weiwo do again?"
"Zhu Weiwo, he … he …" The soldier stammered, "He betrayed the country!"
"Speak clearly." Du Ruhui said in a low voice, "What exactly happened?"
The messenger bowed and said, "Zhu Weiwo broke through ten cities and collapsed from exhaustion. Fortunately, the soldiers risked their lives to save him. He recovered slightly and left with his spear on the way back to the camp. Our brothers stopped him, but he only said … said … "
"What did he say?" Zhuang Gaoxian asked.
"He said that if the ruler treats his subjects like brothers, then the subjects will treat the ruler like confidants. If the ruler treats his subjects like dogs and horses, then the subjects will treat the ruler like countrymen. If the ruler treats his subjects like dirt, then the subjects will treat the ruler like enemies!"
The messenger soldier said with fear and trepidation — —
"That Zhu Weiwo said that he would definitely not forget the matter of Fenglin."
"He risked his life to break through the cities and expand the land for the country. He was lucky to not die and had already repaid the kindness of grooming him."
"From today onwards, he will treat you … as enemies!"
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