Chu Lang swallowed hard, his expression changing rapidly, and he was having an unknown battle in his heart.
Yes, as long as that old guy dies, everything will be solved!
He is the legitimate emperor, so what is there to worry about?
Huge risks are accompanied by huge temptations, and the pinnacle of power seems to be right in front of you, within reach.
Chu Lang's breathing became heavy.
final--
"Bang!"
He slammed his fist on the only intact desk in the room, making a dull sound.
"you're right……"
"They forced me to do this. Since they are so unkind, don't blame me for being unjust..."
Chu Lang raised his head, his eyes filled with cold murderous intent and determination.
Then, he beckoned his trusted guards and ordered:
"Inform our people immediately, including Mother, and have her find a way to increase the old man's dosage so he can pass away naturally! For those commanders of the capital's garrison and the imperial guards who refuse to swear allegiance to me, you know what to do."
The guard was startled at first, but soon bowed and took the order and left.
Seeing that he was finally persuaded, Gu Yanran also showed a crazy look on her face.
Next, the two discussed some details of forcing the emperor to abdicate and rebel. It was not until after midnight that Gu Yanran got up and returned to the princess's mansion.
——
At the same time, at the border of Daqin.
Inside the military camp, the candlelight in the tent flickered, reflecting Qin Yuan's stern face.
He was dressed in a dark brocade robe with a cloak of the same color over it. His fingertips tapped the border map on the table, his eyes fixed on the location marked "Youzhou".
This is an important city on the border of the Great Chu State and also where Zhao Mang’s army is stationed.
Qin Yuan had little desire to fight. Chu Qingluan's disappearance for months, with the uncertainty of her fate, weighed heavily on his heart. However, due to the interference of Gu Yanran and Chu Lang, the Chu court dispatched Zhao Mang to attack the Qin forces, claiming that the Qin forces had failed to protect the crown princess, Chu Qingluan, resulting in her severe injury. The attack was intended to annex the three Qin cities Qin Yuan had previously gifted him.
At this time, Daqin naturally would not do it.
The nature of what is given and what is robbed is inherently different.
Therefore, Qin Yuan had already rushed to the border. The armies of both sides were facing each other at the border. The war had not yet started and the situation was in a stalemate.
"Your Highness!"
At this time, the curtain was lifted, and Li Linyuan walked in in military uniform, holding a secret report in his hand, with a suspicious look on his face.
"I just received the latest news from Great Chu. The Crown Princess Chu Qingluan and Prime Minister Xie Yunqi are about to get married. Moreover, Great Chu is recruiting soldiers everywhere. It seems that they are determined to attack our Great Qin."
Qin Yuan took the secret report, quickly read it, and frowned slightly.
This imposter is actually going to get married at this critical moment?
That’s right, Qin Yuan had already guessed that the current Crown Princess of Da Chu was most likely an imposter!
He knew Chu Qingluan. Even if she woke up from a serious injury, she would never change her temperament drastically or even send troops to attack Daqin.
Combined with what he had people investigate, the series of changes that this 'Crown Princess' had undergone after returning to Beijing further confirmed his guess.
I think the news released by this counterfeit must be a smokescreen.
But Qin Yuan couldn't figure out why the other party did this.
"Your Highness, the Chu people are treacherous and capricious, and now even more arrogant! We can no longer passively defend! Zhao Mang sends people to insult and provoke us daily, and the soldiers are almost exhausted! Why not take advantage of their wedding celebrations and let their defenses down? We should take the initiative and attack, take Youzhou City first, and teach them a severe lesson."
Li Linyuan suggested.
However, Qin Yuan remained silent.
Finally, he slowly shook his head, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes: "Not right!"
"Your Highness?" Li Linyuan was stunned.
"Are we going to just keep on being the passive target? Zhao Mang's provocations are getting more and more excessive, and the soldiers can no longer bear it!"
Qin Yuan stood up and looked at the mountains in the distance through the window, his voice low:
"I have no intention of attacking Great Chu."
Qin Yuan paused, his eyes filled with fatigue. "Qingluan has been missing for ten months, and there's been no news yet. If a war breaks out now, it will only make it more difficult to find her, and might even... put her in danger."
Qin Yuan always believed that Chu Qingluan must still be alive. In a corner somewhere.
"But Da Chu is pressing on step by step." Li Linyuan added.
"Zhao Mang is constantly increasing his troops at the border and has even spread the word that he will destroy our city within three days!"
Li Linyuan's words rang like a warning bell in Qin Yuan's heart.
At the moment, we have indeed reached a situation where we must respond. Continuing to be tolerant will only encourage the other side's arrogance and discourage our own soldiers.
After a long moment, Qin Yuan finally said, "I have no intention of starting a war, and I have no wish to harm the innocent people of Great Chu."
"But the dignity of the Great Qin cannot be trampled upon, and the peace of the border must be protected."
He looked at Li Linyuan and ordered:
"Immediately select the most elite scouts and archers in the army and form a surprise attack team. They have only one goal—
Then, among the vast army, kill or capture the enemy commander, Zhao Mang!"
When Li Linyuan heard this, he immediately became alert and his eyes suddenly lit up.
"Your Highness, I am willing to personally lead the team to capture that Zhao Mang."
Li Linyuan had heard of Zhao Mang. He was arrogant and conceited, and had won several famous victories thanks to his good fortune, which had made him feel very proud.
It was he who proposed to Chu Lang to attack Daqin this time, threatening to crush Daqin!
Li Linyuan had long wanted to punch him in the face.
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