"Then you're giving Xiao Chi an opportunity."

She would never allow the Northern Barbarians to unify; a divided Northern Barbarians would be more beneficial to the Great Sheng Dynasty.

Once she and Xiao Bao are locked in a life-or-death struggle, Xiao Chi will definitely seize the opportunity and eventually take over the entire Northern Barbarian territory.

She was even more wary of Xiao Chi.

Regarding the cooperation with Xiao Chi, after Xiao Kui's death, he received a message from An Wuxi from the Khan's capital.

Xiao Chi decisively withdrew his entire army from the northern frontier and focused all his efforts on attacking and occupying the northwestern and western parts of the Northern Barbarians.

His reasoning was simple: he did not have enough troops to occupy both the northern frontier and the northern barbarian lands.

Compared to the unfamiliar territory of the northern frontier, he was naturally more willing to seize the land of the northern barbarians.

Most importantly, he was wary of Xiao Zhixing.

She controls the southeastern part of northern Xinjiang. If he were to occupy the northeast, she would definitely keep a close eye on him.

He did not want to be attacked from both sides while his throne was not secure.

Therefore, even without her cooperation in pressuring him at Guixiong Pass, he still chose to hand over the Northern Frontier and left decisively.

"Originally, I did intend to seize the northeastern part of the Northern Frontier and establish myself as emperor. However, the situation has changed. I now desire the Northern Barbarians' territory more. I also did not expect that Xiao Zhixing would be able to seize the southeastern part of the Northern Frontier. Therefore, after weighing the options, I believe this is the best choice at this time."

When his subordinates had doubts, Xiao Chi answered them in this way.

"Your Majesty is wise. If the situation changes in the future, Xiao Zhixing's territory will be located between our country and the northern border. Perhaps we can join forces with Yelü Ge to encircle her from both sides."

Xiao Chi smiled, not agreeing with his wild ideas.

Would Xiao Zhixing give them the opportunity to encircle them?

Xiao Zhixing would certainly take this into account; she certainly wouldn't give them the opportunity to outflank her.

After spending two months occupying the entire eastern part of northern Xinjiang.

Xiao Zhixing issued a public notice to all slaves and commoners in the northern frontier and provided a comprehensive interpretation of the policies for the northern region.

Then they were called upon to stand up and overthrow Yelü Ge's rule.

The Ghost Guards played a crucial role, leading uprisings of slaves and commoners across the land in response to Xiao Zhixing's actions, and slaughtering the nobles in various regions.

Soon, Yelü Ge had barely caught his breath when he faced a massive wave of uprisings sweeping across the western territories.

To make matters worse, the Mu family army and the Heroines' Army launched a fierce attack on Xining Pass at the same time.

The new bombs manufactured by Xiao Jiajun were delivered to this location, breaking through the defenses of Yelü Ge's army.

In the spring of the twenty-third year of Yunping, the ice and snow in the north had not yet melted.

Braving heavy snow and in a season unsuitable for war, the Mu family army recaptured Xining Pass.

Mu Wan was ordered to pursue Yelü Ge. "Soldiers, now is the time to expand our territory. We cannot lose to our brothers in the south!"

What Xiong Chumo and Huo Baijun can do, she, the heroine, can do too.

Thus, Mu An and the others had no choice but to follow these fierce female warriors into the northern desert and begin to expand their territory despite the severe cold.

In the east, Xiao Zhixing personally led an army of 300,000 and began a full-scale westward advance to coordinate with Mu Wan's forces, determined to annihilate Yelü Ge.

"Slaves and commoners in each city opened their gates to welcome the general. Xiao's army was invincible, conquering twenty cities in a single day. In the early spring of the twenty-third year of Yunping, the eastern, southern, southwestern, and central parts of the northern frontier were all taken over. At that time, Prince Yuansheng pursued relentlessly with three arrows in quick succession. Yelü Ge was seriously wounded and fled to the Northwest Arctic with his remaining troops. Not long after, he vomited blood and collapsed. The northern frontier was destroyed!"

The few words recorded in historical books represent the unparalleled glory forged by the soldiers with their blood and lives.

When Xiao Zhixing personally planted the battle flag on the summit of the polar region, carved the declaration with his sword, and watered his horse in the Tianshan Mountains.

[Yellow barrage: Fire! Congratulations!!]

[Red bullet comments: Global celebration!]

[Green comment: I cried, everyone cried, boohoo—]

Xiao Zhixing turned and gazed at Dasheng, his eyes like a sky full of stars.

"Long live the Prince!"

The entire army roared, their voices echoing for miles.

The North State Daily newspaper prominently displayed the words "Good News" on its entire front page.

The words "Northern Frontier is destroyed" are so inspiring.

The whole place was filled with joy and celebration.

In the main hall of Gansheng, Zhao Yunqi held the military report in his hand, his eyes slightly moist.

After their initial jubilation and excitement, the assembled officials fell into an eerie silence.

For example, Li Xiao was somewhat bewildered, thinking that Xiao Zhixing's achievements were comparable to those of a founding emperor.

The issue is no longer about rewards, but about how the court should treat her.

The Emperor System fell completely silent, and the program entered a strange sluggish state.

"See? She's already done it. Unifying the Qian Yuan Continent is within reach. Old friend, do you really want to miss out on such a rising star?"

The Emperor System snapped out of its daze and scoffed, "What do you mean by so eagerly encouraging me to bind with her?"

Zhao Yun chuckled, "To be honest, I want to see Xiao Zhixing under your control, and let her experience the same suffocating life I have."

He sighed, “I envy her, for she can expand her territory at will. In this world today, who does not know Xiao Zhixing? Even I, the emperor, have to retreat a step.”

The Emperor System thought that his idea was definitely sincere, after all, Zhao Yunqi was not a good person to begin with.

Now look at the officials in the court.

Ignoring their conflicted expressions, Zhao Yunqi laughed loudly, "Issue my decree: grant a general amnesty, eliminate the most wicked, and let the whole nation rejoice!"

He didn't mention the reward, which made the officials feel uneasy and their hearts were filled with complicated emotions.

That's true, we can't just have the emperor abdicate and award the dragon throne to her, can we?

Everyone was celebrating this joyous occasion.

Only Xiao Yuanshan felt sorry for Xiao Zhixing's hardships.

"Chasing the enemy through freezing snow and ice, a thousand-mile raid, my son has suffered countless hardships."

Xiao Yuanshan, who was still in Baixiong Village, kept wiping away tears.

The old man opposite him disdainfully moved his precious teacup away to avoid getting it splattered with his tears.

Upon seeing this, Xiao Yuanshan glared and bristled, "What? You don't agree?"

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