"What a loser!" Ji Xuan couldn't help but shake his head. "With that little courage, he can only fool Liu An."
Despite saying that, Ji Xuan didn't intend to make things difficult for him any further. "How about the crops that have been treated with the pesticide? Can they really be harvested ahead of schedule?"
"Yes," Qi Yong said with absolute certainty, "the ears of grain have already sprouted in just three days, and we will definitely be able to harvest the grain in seven days."
Thinking of this, Qi Yong couldn't help but doubt Jiang Nuan's identity.
He used to think this person was a banished immortal who was promoted by his master, but after all sorts of unimaginable things happened, he felt that even a true immortal was not this powerful.
That's good.
Ji Xuan let out a soft sigh of relief.
As the ruler of a country, he appeared calm and composed on the surface, but in reality, he was extremely nervous inside.
Under such immense pressure, if the grain cannot be received ahead of schedule, then, not to mention anything else, the two Grand Secretaries, An and Zhong, will not easily let it go.
"Master," Qi Yong hesitated for a moment, but still decided to tell his master the news, "Liu An asked me to keep an eye on Gan Dan's movements. After sending people to investigate, it seems that there are indeed some abnormalities."
"What's wrong?"
“They are secretly gathering troops and preparing provisions,” Qi Yong said, frowning. “But it’s August now, and Gandan is lush with water and grass, and the horses and men are strong. It’s not a time when we are short of food. Logically speaking, we shouldn’t be heading south.”
"What?" Ji Xuan's expression turned serious. "Why didn't you say so sooner?"
"I just found out," Qi Yong said, feeling wronged. "Although Gandan has always been restless, they have never launched an attack southward at this time."
"Bring Wang...bring Yang Qing and Fang Han here."
Once bitten, twice shy. At this point, Ji Xuan had completely given up hope on the generals in the court and was preparing to use his trusted confidants whom he had cultivated for many years.
"Yes, ma'am."
A moment later, the two of them came over, looking bewildered.
"Your subordinate greets Your Majesty."
"Qi Yong, tell them what happened."
“That’s right,” Qi Yong said with a solemn expression, “It seems that Gandan is about to make a big move. His Majesty wants you to go to the Northwest.”
Upon hearing this, the two exchanged a glance, both incredulous. "How is that possible? It's only August."
The Gandans did indeed invade from time to time, but that was only during the winter when they ran out of food.
"It's better to be prepared," Qi Yong said dismissively. "Whether it's possible or not, we should prepare in advance."
“If it is absolutely necessary to go,” Fang Han carefully stated his request, “Your Majesty, I would like to ask you for a favor.”
"who?"
"The second son of the Lady Protector of the Nation," Fang Han felt a pang of pain all over his body when he thought of this man. "He is unparalleled in bravery and martial prowess, unmatched in the world."
"Fang Han," Yang Qing said in surprise, "Are you serious?"
"Extremely serious!"
“Huang Shu does indeed have great potential,” Ji Xuan said after thinking for a moment. “If he were paired with Jiang Chao, one would use his hands and the other his brain, and they would definitely be able to maximize their potential.”
Upon hearing this, the three of them inwardly grumbled.
His Majesty's idea is good, but will the Lady Protector of the Nation really agree?
Qi Yong, who knew more, hurriedly tried to persuade her, "Your Majesty, it's one thing for Young Master Huang Shu to be a problem, and the Lady Protector of the Nation has many sons, but the Jiang family only has one heir, wouldn't that be..."
In the end, Qi Yong couldn't continue speaking.
The battlefield is ruthless. If given a choice, no one would willingly send their juniors there, especially two at once.
“That’s right,” Fang Han agreed wholeheartedly. “The Immortal Manor was hidden by the Lady Protector of the Nation using an array. If she doesn’t agree, we have no way of finding her.”
"Qi Yong, take the Protector of the State..." Ji Xuan suddenly remembered that the man was exhausted from harvesting grain ahead of schedule, and reluctantly changed his words, "We'll talk about that later. Let's get things ready first. Also, issue a proclamation to conscript soldiers."
"Conscript soldiers now?" Qi Yong asked anxiously. "Your Majesty, the national treasury is already empty."
"Let's march to Shu to conquer!"
Upon hearing this, the three immediately understood.
This approach reduces the pressure of disaster relief and minimizes obstacles, and the people of Sichuan are brave, hardworking, and resilient, making them the most suitable choice.
A win-win situation!
Immediately, everyone cupped their hands and shouted, "Your Majesty is wise!"
Jiang Nuan was completely unaware of this and didn't know that her jinx had once again come true.
Of course, I don't have the mind to think about these things right now.
At this moment, although her body was being helped to bed, her soul had already entered the space.
Looking at the man before her, who seemed like a god from the heavens, Jiang Nuan tentatively asked, "Great...Great God?"
As he spoke, he carefully pressed his hand against his rapidly beating heart.
Upon hearing this, the man immediately curled his lips into a smile, reached out his dazzling hand to pat Jiang Nuan's head, and corrected her, "You should call me Father God!"
These one words alone startled Jiang Nuan so much that she stumbled and fell to the ground. "Father, Father God?"
Oh my god, oh my god, oh my god!!!
Why was today's dream so terrifying?
Jiang Nuan was completely dumbfounded.
Jiang Qi had no idea what she was thinking. When he heard his daughter call him, the corners of his mouth turned up even wider. "Good girl!"
Although her voice was slightly hoarse, the joy in her words added a touch of sensuality.
After realizing what was happening, Jiang Nuan couldn't help but rub her eyes. "Is this real?"
"That's natural."
Jiang Qi's expression remained unchanged, but he was very excited inside, wishing he could take his daughter home immediately. Reason made him suppress this impulse.
"Are you really a god?"
After asking that question, Jiang Nuan wanted to slap herself.
Is there anyone who knows better than oneself whether God is God?
Whether it's time travel or spatial manipulation, which of these is the work of an ordinary person?
"God?" Jiang Qi paused for a moment, his tone becoming strange. "You could say that."
A deity is still a god, so it seems reasonable.
"Great...Father...God," Jiang Nuan said somewhat awkwardly, unsure of how to address him, "I didn't know you were here this time..."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Qi snapped out of his joy at seeing his daughter and said, "This is just a wisp of my divine consciousness. I am currently on the outer battlefield deep in the starry sky. I have come here to tell you something."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Nuan was taken aback. "What did you instruct me to do?"
"Ten thousand years ago, I was fighting on the battlefield outside the realm and had no time to take care of my family, which resulted in you being seriously injured and your soul being shattered."
Although her tone was calm and even, Jiang Nuan could sense the heaviness in her words.
“Your mother nurtured you for a hundred years, using countless rare and precious materials to repair your soul, yet a trace of it still drifted into the outer world.”
"Left with no other choice, your father had to send you to the outer realms to merge with that wisp of divine soul."
"But," Jiang Nuan asked, puzzled, "why can't we go back directly after the fusion?"
According to the above, after merging with the divine soul, the divine soul should be restored, so why was there a subsequent time travel?
“The opportunity hasn’t arrived yet,” Jiang Qi sighed softly before explaining, “This wisp of divine soul has been drifting through time and space, tainted by the aura of the years. Even if your main soul can merge with it, it cannot achieve perfection, like a broken mirror being mended.”
"I see!" Jiang Nuan vaguely understood.
"Although this world is incomplete, it is very special and extremely suitable for tempering the soul. Therefore, I have sent you here."
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