Chapter 1105: Grand Finale: Return of an Old Friend (13)

So to deal with her, you have to strike the snake at its most vulnerable part.

The once-famous Madam Mei, revered and respected by everyone in the imperial harem, was gone. Her emergence, abandonment, and demise were all too swift, leaving behind only her stunning beauty and a reputation as a spy for the Liang Dynasty.

But what about Fu Xiuyi?

Ye Mei's curse has been coming true.

Even though he shifted the blame onto Ye Mei, the world still viewed him as a joke. He had a spy by his side, yet despite being an emperor, he was so engrossed in beauty that he failed to recognize her, ultimately leading to the defeat of the Thirteen Capitals of Youzhou. The reputation of "incompetent ruler" had gradually spread among the people.

People don’t see the process, they only see the results.

Fu Xiuyi had become a complete joke. Even worse, as everyone had predicted, after Daliang had captured the Thirteen Capitals of Youzhou, they fought with increasing strength, winning numerous battles. Ming Qi was losing ground, a horrific sight, as if all their previous victories had been illusions. Daliang's strength was terrifying.

To make matters worse, the Qin State at this time actually began to gradually take the path of self-preservation, and seemed to be willing to surrender to Daliang. Daliang's spearhead was now aimed at Mingqi. Fu Xiuyi was worried every day.

It's terrible.

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The battle situation is always changing rapidly.

Daliang took over the Thirteen Capitals of Youzhou and used them as a base to launch a counterattack. Instead of confronting Qin, Daliang attacked Mingqi first.

As expected, Qin chose to play it safe when Daliang launched its attack on Ming Qi, even sending envoys to negotiate. They were willing to cede territory and pay compensation. Qin was already militarily weak, and the prolonged war had left its treasury empty. The taxes collected from the people also gradually fueled rebellion.

The Qin State realized the seriousness of the situation and believed that ceding land and paying compensation was nothing compared to the loss of the country.

Qin's decision to abandon the cause at this time was clearly not a good thing for Ming Qi. However, despite Fu Xiuyi's soft and hard tactics, Qin ignored him.

This was naturally also due to Xie Jingxing's contribution. He had painted a pie in the sky for Qin, making the Qin emperor think that Daliang really did not have the extra energy to deal with Qin, and now only wanted to take down Mingqi. Xie Jingxing had done it perfectly.

His intention was to defeat them one by one, and he had mastered this strategy of sowing discord.

The Daliang army quickly reached the capital of Ming Qi.

In the Weiyang Palace in Longye, Empress Xian De was having the palace maids pour wine for people.

This was a "palace banquet," but without the civil and military officials, or the imperial concubines, there were only Shen Miao, Luo Tan, Emperor Yongle, and Empress Xian De. Empress Xian De said, "Just treat it as a family banquet, and celebrate Jing Xing's achievements from a thousand miles away."

Once Xie Jingxing captured Dingjing City, Ming Qi would be truly defeated. Xie Jingxing would naturally not let Qin go. Cutting the grass at its roots, once and for all, was the best strategy. Without Ming Qi's support, Qin was nothing more than a spent force. Xie Jingxing had dragged out the battle for so long, and now was exerting his strength, all for this moment.

Soon, this long and brutal war will be over. By then, the world will be at peace and stability, and everyone's wish will be truly fulfilled.

"Little cousin, drink this." Luo Tan placed the plum juice in front of Shen Miao, held up his chin and looked at Shen Miao's belly, saying, "The imperial physician said that the baby will be born in about two months. I don't know if it will be a nephew or a niece."