Chapter 596: Besieged on All Sides
Officials from all over the country arrived in Anyang and were immediately shocked by the scene before them.
There are shops on both sides of the flat and wide cobblestone road, selling all kinds of goods.
The streets are bustling with people and traffic.
They did not take time to rest, but visited and studied everywhere, going deep into the streets and alleys, the fields, the embroidery workshops and academies...
Wherever they went, they took out the small notebook they carried with them and densely recorded every detail.
Time flies. A year later, thanks to the experience learned from Anyang, various places adapted to local conditions and became prosperous and strong.
The national strength of the Da Ning Dynasty was growing day by day, the people lived and worked in peace and contentment, and were rich and healthy. A scene of prosperity was everywhere.
As the saying goes, 'A big fish shows its true colors, a big tree attracts the wind'.
The prosperity of the Da Ning Dynasty aroused the envy of neighboring countries.
The Northern Yi Kingdom watched the Daning Dynasty grow stronger and stronger, and was filled with resentment and jealousy.
But he also knew in his heart that the Da Ning Dynasty was now strong in both military and national strength. If he launched a war rashly, not only would he not gain any benefits, but it might also lead to the destruction of the country.
But the Northern Yi Kingdom did not give up, and actually joined forces with Southern Xinjiang, Xiyue, and Gaoluo.
After some conspiracy, they decided to unite and create trouble on the border, trying to put the Daning Dynasty into a dilemma where it would be attacked from all sides.
Gaoluo State took the lead in launching a war on the border.
When the news reached Kyoto, Chu Jiuqing was furious.
He quickly dispatched an army of 100,000 and ordered it to attack the capital of Gaoluo within three months.
A few days later, another emergency document was received, and southern Xinjiang was also mobilizing troops on the border and could launch a war at any time.
Chu Jiuqing was furious and immediately sent troops to southern Xinjiang to resist the enemy's attack.
Just as the decision was made, another secret report came in that Xiyue and Beiyi were also ready to make a move, gathering hundreds of thousands of troops on the border.
For a time, the Da Ning Dynasty was surrounded by enemies on all sides.
Chu Jiuqing knew the seriousness of the matter, and immediately issued an order to all states and counties to enter a state of war readiness, and to hold the defense line and not lose the city.
At the same time, he quickly deployed troops to the border.
He knew that the neighboring countries' joint efforts to create trouble were premeditated.
As the saying goes, killing the chicken to scare the monkey,
In recent years, the Xiyue Kingdom has been paying tribute on the surface, but in fact it is ambitious and has been eyeing the territory of Daning. As long as the Xiyue Kingdom is destroyed, the other small countries will collapse on their own.
He then decided to send General Cheng Zhao, the son of General Cheng, to lead an army of 200,000 to attack the border directly in order to destroy the Xiyue Kingdom.
West Moon Kingdom.
An army of five hundred thousand was assembled.
"Chu Jiuqing would never have dreamed that we would make a feint to the east and attack his northwest border. Brother Xiyue is really smart. I admire you." The tone of Barhu, the general of the Northern Yi Kingdom, was full of compliments.
Xiyue Kingdom's Crown Prince Xiyue Lei sneered, a hint of gloom flashing in his eyes. "By the time he reacts, we will have already captured the wealthy Anyang. It is said that Princess Anyang is as beautiful as a flower and very scheming. She is the reason why the Daning Dynasty is what it is today. If you take Anyang, all the gold, silver and jewelry will be yours. This Crown Prince only wants that woman."
"Hahaha... Brother Xiyue only cares about beauty and not money!" Gao Luo State's Crown Prince Gao Lizhu said sarcastically, "But Princess Anyang is indeed extraordinary. Whoever gets her will be gifted with a priceless treasure."
Upon hearing this, Barhu snorted in disdain, "She's just a little girl, and you're almost calling her a god. In my opinion, it's just rumors."
"Brother Ba, you are wrong. Princess Anyang is no less capable than men in both business and city management. Her sugar is sold all over our country. It is not an exaggeration to say that it is worth a ton of gold."
Gao Lizhu took over the conversation, "It's not just sugar. The Ruyi Restaurant is all the rage in our Gaoluo Kingdom. Everyone who joins the Ruyi Restaurant is incredibly wealthy. It's said that for every penny they make, Princess Anyang gets 10% of the profit. Do you think that woman is a mortal?"
"Why is the Daning Dynasty so prosperous? According to our spies, the corn planted by Princess Anyang has grown to a foot long, and one acre of land can produce a thousand kilograms of corn. With this kind of crop, how can the Daning Dynasty not be prosperous?" Xi Yuelei's eyes gleamed with greed. "As long as we capture Anyang and capture Princess Anyang alive, our four kingdoms will be able to defeat Daning in no time."
"Hahaha... Kill, I want to see who this Princess Anyang is." The eyes of Nangong Jin, the crown prince of Southern Xinjiang, flashed with brilliance. If that woman was so capable, how could she be let go to Xiyue Kingdom? His Southern Xinjiang also needed such a genius.
Nangong Jin has made up his mind that as long as he can capture Anyang, the princess will not give way.
Xi Yuelei raised the wine glass in his hand with an expression of determination, "Brother Nangong, Brother Ba, Brother Lizhu, let's raise our glasses together, march into Anyang in one fell swoop, divide up the Daning Dynasty, and avenge the shame that Chu Jiuqing once brought upon us."
The four of them raised their glasses and drank it all. Each of them had his own little plan in mind, thinking about how to win Chen Qingqing and make her their own.
Half a month later.
When Chu Jiuqing learned that the four countries had jointly assembled their troops and arrived at the northwest border, he was immediately furious, with a bloodthirsty light in his eyes.
"What the hell are you doing here, you useless idiots? Hundreds of thousands of troops have quietly arrived at the northwest border, and you're completely oblivious. Tell me, what are we going to do now?"
"Your Majesty, please calm down. I have received news that four countries have assembled their troops on the northwest border. They are targeting Princess Anyang. If you hand Princess Anyang over, you can avoid this war." The right prime minister Liu Changbai spoke tremblingly with a white beard.
"Hand over the princess? You're so lucky to have such an idea. Our Daning can be what it is today thanks to the ability of the imperial sister. If you hand her over to the four countries, aren't you afraid that she will turn against you and become a threat?" Chu Jiuqing had a gloomy face and wished he could execute Liu Changbai on the spot. What a bullshit idea! It would be better not to say it.
Although General Cheng was old, he was in good spirits and his eyes were firm. "Your Majesty, I am willing to lead the troops to support Anyang and will set off today."
Liu Changbai immediately retorted, "General Cheng, if a 500,000-man army attacks our northwest border, it can be taken in two days. If you march non-stop to Anyang, it will take at least a month, by which time the city will have already been captured. Even if you go, you won't be able to rescue Princess Anyang in time. In my opinion, peace is the best option at this time."
General Cheng was furious. "How can we, the great Great Ning Dynasty, hand over the princess? How can we, Great Ning, claim to be a great and prosperous country?"
"General Cheng is wrong. For the sake of Daning's century-old foundation, sacrificing the princess in exchange for Daning's peace is the best solution." Liu Changbai argued.
The ministers were divided into two factions, each expressing their own opinions and arguing fiercely.
Chu Jiuqing's brain was about to explode. The treasury was gradually becoming richer, and the people had enough food and clothing. All of this was brought by Chen Qingqing.
What's more, she not only saved his life, but was also the adopted daughter of the Supreme Emperor. He couldn't do such a thing that was worse than pigs and dogs.
"Alright, shut up!" Chu Jiuqing shouted, "I have decided to gather a hundred thousand troops tomorrow and personally lead the Longying Army to defend Anyang and keep Princess Anyang safe."
"Your Majesty, this is absolutely not possible." Liu Changbai shouted at the top of his lungs.
"I have made up my mind. Pass the order and march day and night." Chu Jiuqing's voice left no room for argument...
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