"this……"
Manager Hu was speechless for a moment.
He really has no idea about national affairs.
"Samuel is the Princess of Xiliang."
"She and Prince Ning had a pretty good relationship before."
"Ever since I took revenge, I have been staying in Wangyi Palace."
"We've been getting along well with Xiliang lately, and the two countries have been mutually beneficial in their trade. Dafeng has acquired many war horses and livestock through silk and tea. So far, Dafeng has actually gained some advantages."
"Um."
Hu didn't say it explicitly, but his meaning was clear. He clearly believed that cooperation with Xiliang was good, and now that the Xiliang princess, Princess Samuel's biological mother, had passed away, returning to Xiliang at this time to attend the funeral was reasonable.
Emperor Feng was banging on the table.
At the same time, look at the silk painting hanging in the distance.
He squinted his eyes and was also thinking.
"A lot has happened during this time."
"Goguryeo was just annexed, and it will take time to digest."
"The Liao Kingdom is eyeing us covetously, and has assembled an army of 100,000."
"I have no choice but to send the Duke of Zhenguo to help."
"And there's Xiliang..."
"During this period, we have indeed gained a lot of advantages. But Xiliang has also survived a difficult winter and has recovered its strength. Now Dafeng's generals are fading, the Gu family has been destroyed, and Xiao Ning has faked his death to escape. I don't have many generals left at my disposal. Now Xiliang, citing the death of the princess, hopes to let Samuel return."
"I know this could be true, or it could just be Xiliang's excuse. After Samuel returns, Xiliang will likely break the alliance and attack Dafeng. Xiliang's generals are still relatively inexperienced, and I wonder if they can hold their own against Xiliang's attack."
Emperor Feng has a lot to consider now.
He actually knew that Wang Wu's guesses were all reasonable.
Ning Que most likely fled to the Kingdom of Nanyue.
But he had no choice now, as Dafeng's territory had grown significantly. Especially after annexing Goguryeo, he needed to deploy sufficient troops to garrison the city to prevent a resurgence. Ning Que's fake death and escape had left Dafeng severely damaged.
Xiliang and Shuofang are likely to take advantage of the situation.
Then there's the Shang Empire, rumored to be deploying its troops and poised to attack Dafeng at any moment. And then there's the King of Chu, a wily old fox who's secretly in contact with the King of Jin. If the two of them join in the rebellion, Dafeng will be in grave danger.
Therefore, Emperor Feng had no time to care about Ning Que right now. Even though he knew Wang Wu was right and Ning Que was likely hiding in Lingnan, he could only ignore him for the time being. The most urgent task was to quickly prepare for war.
besides……
He didn't want to attack Ning Que.
He knew that Wang Wu was right.
Killing Ning Que now was the best option. Ning Que was already dead, so if he asked the King of Chu to send troops to destroy the Nanyue Kingdom and kill Ning Que, no one would blame him.
But he still couldn't make a decision...
It's a bit like running away.
This contradictory feeling made Emperor Feng feel very uncomfortable.
"Let Samuel go back." Emperor Feng finally made a decision. He waved his hand and said, "General Manager Hu, summon Samuel tomorrow. I have something to say to her."
"promise."
Manager Hu raised his hand and bowed.
Emperor Feng didn't want to dwell on it any more.
If Xiliang truly wanted to use military force, it wouldn't be his fault. Dafeng might be without Ning Que, but the soldiers and spirit he left behind still existed. Dafeng was known for its martial spirit, and while its military might be somewhat limited, it wouldn't pose much of a problem against Xiliang. Even if it couldn't defeat Xiliang, holding the pass would be more than enough. If the two countries were to completely implode, by the time Dafeng had time to maneuver, Xiliang would be completely finished.
"And then there's the King of Chu..."
Emperor Feng narrowed his eyes and said coldly, "Ever since he learned of Xiaoning's death, he's been recruiting troops and preparing for war. This old fox is quite clever, having been lurking in the south for years. He appears harmless, but in reality, he's secretly colluding with the Western Ou and continuously encroaching on Lingnan. Coupled with his close relationship with the Prince of Jin, he's already posing a threat to Dafeng. When Xiaoning was still alive, he had to be more restrained. Now that Tian Zhongxun has been executed and Xiaoning has faked his death, Dafeng is left with only three kings of other surnames, and the Prince of Lu is at my service."
"Given the King of Chu's intelligence, he must have known that I would soon take action against him. Perhaps he's just biding his time, hoping to strike first."
Emperor Feng looked at the map and muttered to himself.
Dafeng may appear strong now, but in reality, it faces internal and external troubles. Not to mention the powerful enemies outside, there are also numerous internal problems. If Ning Que were still there, he wouldn't have worried at all. After all, Prince Ning's reputation and fighting ability are there, so it wouldn't be difficult to deal with a king of a different surname. The deterrent effect alone is enough.
But now...it's all gone.
Emperor Feng needs to handle these matters on his own.
While targeting the King of Chu, we must also guard against foreign enemies.
"I've heard that the King of Chu is coming to Chang'an." Steward Hu raised his hand and whispered, "The Ghost Guards have also sent word that the King of Chu has recently begun a large-scale conscription of troops within his fiefdom. The King of Jin has also begun actively preparing forage supplies."
"Yes, I know."
Emperor Feng waved his hand calmly.
Now I just feel extremely tired.
After sitting in this position, he realized that there were many things he couldn't help. Often he envied Ning Que, but he couldn't resist the temptation of power, and eventually became a puppet of power.
The King of Jin and the King of Chu were simply biding their time, as they couldn't do anything on their own. They both saw the situation clearly, so they were waiting for the right moment. They were actively preparing for war now, ready to deploy their forces when the opportunity presented itself.
Emperor Feng breathed a sigh of relief.
The medicine is now taking effect.
His face flushed red, and his entire body felt incredibly hot. It got so hot that he even opened his clothes. His consciousness was hazy, and he drank several gulps of cold water.
"His Majesty?"
"Take me back now and summon the Queen to bed!"
Emperor Feng stood up with difficulty.
This is actually one of the side effects of Wu Shi San. Wu Shi San's main ingredients are five yang stones, which, after taking, can make people feel euphoric and forget all pain. Then, the whole body will become extremely hot and the desire will soar, requiring someone to sleep with them.
According to the imperial physician, Wushisan is essentially a chronic poison. With continued use, the intervals between doses shorten. Once the addiction sets in, control becomes impossible. Eventually, one becomes completely addicted, needing to take more frequently or else losing concentration.
Wu Shi San completely overdraws one's potential, and once you're addicted, it's difficult to quit. The key is that the more Wu Shi San you take, the greater the damage to your body. Especially when desire is aroused, you can lose control.
Emperor Fengdi has had some health problems over the past two years. If he continues to take Wushisan, he will probably die within five years...
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