"If there are branches, the people of Gu Clan will scatter and it will be difficult to find them."
Song Jiujiu sucked her fingers and said, "Dad, it's okay. As long as we catch Qi Yan, no matter which branch the people behind him are from, they will jump out."
"Well, there's no rush. The grudge between the Gu Clan and our royal family has been going on for a long time, and this matter cannot be resolved in a short time.
The most important thing now is what's happening at the border. Let's wait and see what's happening over there in the Immortal Dynasty."
As Song Jinming spoke, he looked down and saw his daughter chewing her fingers again, so he pulled her little hand out.
"Jiu'er, you can't chew your hands. If you really want to chew something, I'll ask the kitchen to make some hard food for you to chew on."
"OK."
.......
Shortly after the little pigeon raised by Song Jiujiu delivered the letter to the border, Emperor Yong'an of the Xian Dynasty also received the news from the captain who came from the border.
"You said our border soldiers were warned by Fufeng soldiers?"
"Yes, Your Majesty, all along, the border between our Xianchao Kingdom and Fufeng Kingdom has always been a state of non-interference.
But some time ago, the soldiers stationed at the border of Fufeng State suddenly came to warn us.
They said that if we continue to provoke and test them, they will not tolerate us and will directly declare war on our Xian Dynasty!
The other party came with great momentum and left after saying these words. We didn't even have the chance to ask them what they meant.
After that, I and others investigated the surrounding area for a few days, and found out that the reason why Fufeng Kingdom did this was because their border soldiers were attacked by our Xianchao Kingdom’s soldiers some time ago!
And the attacks didn't just happen once or twice! That's why they issued a final warning to us."
The captain paused after he finished speaking, and before he could continue, Emperor Yong'an frowned.
"You're saying it was our border soldiers who took the initiative to attack the Fufeng soldiers?!"
"Yes, but don't worry, Your Majesty, I have investigated this matter.
None of the soldiers in the border camp had done this!
After checking one by one, I found that someone else was impersonating us.
I'm afraid the other party's goal is to provoke a war between Fufeng Kingdom and our Xian Dynasty."
The captain's words gave Emperor Yong'an a guess, but he didn't say it out loud.
"Then, my dear minister, have you found out who is impersonating a soldier from our Immortal Dynasty?"
"Reporting to the Emperor, I have sent people to investigate and have found some clues. I also have a guess.
Our Xianchao Kingdom borders the Fufeng Kingdom and also the Yanchi Kingdom.
It is very likely that people from Yanchi State came to our border along the border route, disguised as our soldiers to provoke Fufeng State.
I have found out that some time ago a soldier vaguely saw someone passing by while on night watch. However, because it was too late, the soldier was confused and thought he was hallucinating, so he did not take it seriously.
If my guess is correct, this was most likely done by someone from the Yan Chi Kingdom!"
The captain's guess was different from that of Emperor Yong'an.
Emperor Yong'an rubbed his brows, his voice a little tired, "If it really is the Yan Chi Kingdom... My Xian Dynasty has had little dealings with Fufeng Yan Chi for hundreds of years, and we have lived in peace. Why would the Yan Chi Kingdom want to sow discord between us and Fufeng?"
"Your Majesty, please forgive me. I can't figure this out either."
Emperor Yong'an waved his hand and said, "You should rest tonight and rush to the border early tomorrow morning. You must guard the border well."
"yes."
Emperor Yong'an tapped the table lightly with his fingertips, thinking carefully about what to do next.
At this time, there was a knock on the door.
"Your Majesty, the Ninth Prince requests an audience."
"Come in."
The Ninth Prince, dressed in a light blue robe, walked in steadily.
"Your son pays homage to His Majesty the Father."
"Qing'er, please don't be polite. You came just in time. Your father also has something to discuss with you.
But what do you want to say to me, your father?"
Emperor Yong'an asked.
Rong Yanqing nodded, "Your Majesty, I do have something to say, but it's something old news, something about evil ways.
Recently, evil ways have been rampant in the capital, killing some people.
But the government still couldn't catch the murderer, nor could they find out who the evil group was."
Upon hearing this, Emperor Yong'an looked worried.
"It's the evil ways again... Qing'er, it's not that your father is timid, but your three brothers were killed because they went to investigate the evil ways.
I only have you and your third brother as my sons, you...”
"Father, if no one steps forward and takes action, the evil will become even more rampant, and countless civilians will be killed or injured!
Don't worry, Father, I will act with caution."
Rong Yanqing, who was only eight years old, still had some baby fat on his face, and his voice was still childish.
But his eyes were so determined at this moment that even the elderly Emperor Yong'an felt a little ashamed.
"Qing'er, let's put aside the evil things for now. Your father wants to tell you something else.
The captain who just came from the border said..."
Emperor Yong'an told Rong Yanqing what happened on the border.
"This is most likely done by the Yan Chi Kingdom, but I don't know what their purpose is.
As a father, I am worried that the Fufeng Kingdom will really think that it was done by our Xian Dynasty and launch an attack on us.
If that happens, our Xian Dynasty will be faced with internal and external troubles.
Now that internal troubles have not been resolved, we can only resolve external troubles first.
Qing'er, you have been smart since childhood. How do you think this matter should be resolved?"
Rong Yanqing thought for a while.
"Father, as far as I know, our Xianchao Kingdom has not had any contact with Fufeng and Yanchi for hundreds of years.
If it is really Yan Chi State that is trying to sow discord between us and Fufeng State, then Yan Chi's ambitions are very great.
Perhaps Yan Chi wanted to take advantage of the conflict between the two parties.
But father, what if this was planned by Xie Dao and Yan Chi?
The purpose of the evil path is nothing more than to replace you, father, and obtain the entire Xian Dynasty.
Perhaps Yan Chi’s purpose is the same.
If this is true, Father, since Xiedao can cooperate with Yanchi Kingdom, then we can also cooperate with Fufeng Kingdom.
I absolutely do not believe that Yan Chi did not do anything to Fufeng.
The enemy of my enemy is my friend."
Rong Yanqing spoke slowly, and Emperor Yong'an nodded repeatedly with admiration in his eyes.
"That makes sense, Qing'er and I have the same idea.
As a father, I also intend to mention this matter directly to the Fufeng Kingdom, at least to let Fufeng know that we have absolutely no intention of attacking or provoking them.
I heard that the new emperor of Fufeng Kingdom ascended the throne not long ago, so we can go to Fufeng Kingdom to offer congratulations.
This is the right person... I, as a father, need to think carefully about it."
Rong Yanqing bowed, "Father, evil ways are rampant now, and we can't tell who in the royal family and the court are evil.
I suggest that Father send a trusted aide to Fufeng State."
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