The atmosphere of impending war was shrouded in the Yanshan Imperial Palace.

The palace was bustling with activity day and night, and the officials stayed with the emperor in the main hall.

For two whole days, the palace guards launched three raids outside the palace, but unfortunately they failed to wipe out the enemy completely.

Archie was indeed quick-witted, knowing that at this point our side could only defend and not launch an attack in order to preserve our strength.

However, as time passed and no news came from the prince, he had a bad feeling.

Looking at the low walls of the Yanshan Palace, he wondered if he had a chance to break through and kill the Zhao Emperor.

Inside the palace, at dusk, Huo Jindao strode into the main hall, carrying a military report. Overjoyed, he knelt down, weeping, "Your Majesty! Your Majesty! A great victory! A great victory!"

Zhao Yunqi stood up, and even though the Emperor System had already received the general information, he couldn't help but feel excited.

Despite his advanced age, Li Xiao was still vigorous. He darted forward, snatched the urgent military report, tore it open, and stared intently at it. Before he could speak, he laughed, his voice booming like thunder, "Haha, haha, we've won! We've won!!"

"Hey, Grand Tutor, hurry, hurry, let us see too!"

The others couldn't wait any longer either; they had all lost weight from the ordeal of the past few days.

Li Xiao excitedly read the news aloud: "In the Battle of Sanqingyuan, the Northern Barbarians were routed. Led by the Southern Jiangsu Army, the border troops drove the enemy northward, killing nearly 70,000 enemy soldiers!"

"The sixth prince of the Northern Barbarians is seriously injured and missing. Xiao Kui has fled in panic. Princess Qingluan pursues the enemy day and night and seriously wounds the traitor Xiao Kui at Guixiong Pass!"

"Now, the princess and the Southern Jiangsu army have arrived at Guixiong Pass and are holding their ground!"

A brief silence fell over the hall, followed by a chorus of "Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"

Zhao Yunqi smiled as the dark clouds dispersed, revealing a clear and bright sky.

"Good! Good! Issue my order: all units shall slaughter all the routed soldiers!"

He paused, then continued:

"A decree is drafted to appoint Xiao Qingluan as a third-rank military officer, with the title Yuansheng. In addition to the Southern Jiangsu Army, an additional 30,000 troops will be assigned to his command to defend the Guixiong Pass!"

"Furthermore, all border troops may, as appropriate, await orders and work together to resist foreign enemies!"

The ministers looked at each other, paused for a few seconds, and then shouted "Long live the Emperor!"

Li Xiao stroked his beard, and had to carefully remind him:

"Your Majesty, is the name 'Yuansheng' too much?"

They didn't object to anything else; they had already witnessed Xiao Qingluan's abilities in this battle.

As long as this crisis can be resolved, regardless of seniority, age, or even gender, one should be given important responsibilities.

However, the title Yuansheng makes people think of Yuansheng.

And Sheng was the name of the Great Sheng Dynasty, a title that was both magnificent and evocative.

Zhao Yunqi said calmly, "My mind is made up. Yuan Sheng deserves the greatest credit in this battle. It is a great fortune for our Great Sheng to have such a capable general!"

The ministers remained silent, unsure of what expression to make, and could only stare at their own noses like wooden puppets.

The Emperor System exploded in Zhao Yunqi's mind:

"You bastard, you bastard! How could you grant her such a title on your own?! I knew it, I knew it, you must think she's your child!!"

"You actually gave her an additional 30,000 troops! Are you crazy?!"

"One Southern Jiangsu Army soldier is enough to keep us up at night, Zhao Yunqi, you've really gone mad!!"

Zhao Yunqi: "I'm not crazy. I just want to see if Xiao Yan will show up and let her daughter seize power. I don't believe she won't come out and stir up trouble!"

The Emperor System's screams gradually subsided, and the wildly fluctuating data slowly calmed down. "You really think so?"

It was somewhat annoyed. In recent years, Zhao Yunqi's thoughts had been blank, especially regarding Xiao Yan, and it could not sense any fluctuations in them.

"We are one, our interests are aligned, and I will not disregard my own life!"

"Hmph, you better be like that!"

"Since you took it upon yourself to make the decision, my men will not show themselves. As for your injuries, let them heal on their own. My resources are limited."

The Emperor System said ominously, "If you are rebelled against in the future, I will absolutely not help you again."

"Yes, I know."

Xiao Zhixing was multitasking, listening to the conversation between the main system and Zhao Yunqi, and watching the camera at the palace. He was just as curious as Zhao Yunqi: was Xiao Yan really dead?

Or should we hide somewhere and watch the storm unfold?

Meanwhile, the viewers in the live stream started discussing her background again.

[To me, the title that Zha Zha Qi gave our princess seems a bit off!]

[Historians have long pointed out that the title "Yuan Sheng" is indeed special. Grand Tutor Li was right; this title is too prestigious and makes people think too much.]

[Hey, do you guys think that Zha Zha Qi might actually be treating the princess like his own daughter? Where's his shame?]

[That's not right either. Zha Zha Qi's attitude towards the princess is quite normal, even somewhat indifferent. It's too contradictory.]

No one could figure it out either.

Xiao Zhixing is listening to the casualty data.

"Young Master, the casualty statistics are in. Out of 50,000 soldiers from Southern Jiangsu, 10,000 are wounded and 2,000 are dead. The Imperial Guards and the escort team are also wounded, with 1,000 dead!" Su Zhen reported.

"Even in their rout, the elite Northern Barbarians inflicted considerable casualties on our side. Furthermore, the casualties of the border troops led by General Qi have not been tallied."

Xiao Bei exclaimed excitedly, "We have annihilated nearly 70,000 enemy troops, wounded over 60,000, and forced the retreat of less than 30,000 enemy soldiers from Guixiong Pass. Xiao Kui is seriously injured, and Xiao Long is missing! Princess, we have won a great victory!"

Xiao Zhixing smiled brightly, "Good! Good! You've all worked hard. In this battle, you are all heroes of the Great Sheng!!"

"Princess!" The crowd couldn't help but cup their hands in gratitude for her strategic planning.

Otherwise, they would already be dead by now.

"Princess, I, Huo Baijun, admire you! You saved Dasheng!" A loud voice shouted, causing everyone to burst into laughter.

Xiao Zhixing, leaning on his longsword, looked in the direction of the voice and asked, "Huo Baijun, how are you?"

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