Chapter 3551 His body is failing
A cold light flashed in Li Wushang's eyes, and he said, "Because his body is no longer able to function."
Chen Wenxiao opened his eyes wide in shock.
He had met Zhu Feng once before when the monarchs of the two countries met at the border. This man had always been famous. Even apart from his identity as the emperor of Yan State, his tall and strong figure and his awe-inspiring temperament were indeed outstanding. Deep down, they all knew that Li Wu Yu was not worth mentioning in front of him.
Even the scheming Li Wushang in front of him was "raised" by Zhu Feng himself.
Such a man, no matter whether he obeys you verbally or not, will be feared by everyone in his heart.
But now, Li Wushang said that his health was not good.
Chen Wenxiao understood very well what it meant for an emperor to be "failing." He was filled with excitement, yet also with a touch of inexplicable fear. His eardrums were pounding, and he lowered his voice anxiously, "Why do you say that, Your Majesty?"
Li Wushang asked, "Did you know that eight years ago, Emperor Meng Ke of the Neng Kingdom led a large army to the gates of Beiping and nearly captured the city?"
Chen Wenxiao said, "I have heard a little about this matter."
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"I heard that Meng Ke plotted against Zhu Feng, leaving him critically injured and near death, unable to get up for several months. He then took advantage of this opportunity to lead his army to attack Beiping City."
As he spoke, he carefully looked up at Li Wushang and whispered, "I heard that during the time when the Emperor of Yan was seriously injured, it was all thanks to the Imperial Concubine of Yan who was behind the government, assisted the Crown Prince of Yan in rectifying the situation, and even accomplished several important things."
When mentioning the "Noble Concubine of Yan State", a hint of tenderness appeared in Li Wushang's gloomy eyes.
But then he immediately gathered his spirits and said calmly, "That was the time."
Chen Wenxiao thought for a moment and said, "Your Majesty, are you saying that the Emperor of Yan has never recovered from his injury?"
Li Wushang said, "He recovered, but it was only from the external injuries. He had injured his heart meridian and had just woken up after being in a coma for several months. He should have been recuperating properly, but upon hearing that the army of the Neng Kingdom was approaching the city, he rushed to the battlefield despite his illness. Even with his severe injuries, he forced the bow of the Divine Arm to kill Temur, the Neng Kingdom's greatest warrior, and also injured Monk, thus repelling the Neng army."
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"After that, his health just failed him."
Chen Wenxiao's eyes flickered.
Li Wushang said, "Even though others may not know, the few people close to him are actually very clear. He no longer wants to rush into battle when there is a war at the border like he did in the past. Even if he does, he will not personally fight in the battlefield."
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"In the past few years, if he wasn't on patrol outside, when he stayed in the capital, he wouldn't rest for more than five days a year. He would often go to bed after four o'clock in the morning and wake up before dawn."
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"Furthermore, after that incident, he became quite devastated. The food he ate every day couldn't even feed a single concubine in his harem."
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"Although he tried his best to conceal it, anyone with a discerning eye could see through it."
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"This is his state in the next life."
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"Even if he looks healthy now, as he ages, his body can no longer sustain him, and those old ailments will emerge like a war, taking his life."
Hearing this, Chen Wenxiao couldn't help but show joy on his face.
At any rate, it was a cause for delight to hear that an enemy emperor, especially one so formidable, might be dying.
He thought for a moment and then said, "But, what does this have to do with him transferring the King of Han here?"
Li Wushang said: "Zhu Feng is a person who thinks and does things with a long-term perspective—"
At this point, he recalled his experiences over the years, which seemed to perfectly embody this sentence. His eyes, which had softened slightly at the thought of Nan Yan, darkened again, and his tone became even colder. He continued, "Now that he has been appointed Crown Prince, the situation in Yan State will mirror that gentle Crown Prince's personality over the next few decades. However, civil and military skills must complement each other, and neither can be neglected. Relying solely on benevolence and virtue cannot rule the world, so he must train a military commander as reliable as himself."
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"His youngest son is naturally his best choice."
Chen Wenxiao immediately understood and said, "Your Majesty means that the Emperor of Yan Kingdom does not intend to fight this battle personally this time, but wants his son to do it instead!"
Li Wushang said, "Not bad."
Chen Wenxiao frowned: "But, isn't this King of Han only in his teens?"
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"At such a young age, with the cautious character of the Emperor of Yan, would he dare to let this child come and fight us? If something happened——"
Li Wushang said coldly, "He's not stupid. Cultivating it is one thing, but if he pulls it out completely, he'll be the one to suffer. So, if he wants his son to fight this battle, he must be fully prepared and confident of victory before he lets Zhu Chengjun take action."
Upon hearing this, Chen Wenxiao couldn't help but sneer, "On the battlefield, who can guarantee perfection?"
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"Even a man who has fought hundreds of battles wouldn't guarantee he'd emerge unscathed from the 101st."
Li Wushang suddenly said, "Of course this kid can escape unscathed."
Chen Wenxiao was stunned for a moment, then immediately came to his senses. This Prince Han was none other than the child of the imperial concubine of the State of Yan. In order to return to the State of Yue, Li Wushang had placed Princess Xinping under house arrest, but he also provided her with good food and drink, fearing that she would suffer any grievances. It was not because these children were so important, but because he did not want to hurt the imperial concubine's feelings.
This time, it's the same.
Even if Zhu Feng really wanted to send His Royal Highness the King of Han to the battlefield, even if they really met on the battlefield, Li Wushang would definitely save the child's life as long as he had the strength to spare.
Chen Wenxiao frowned.
Li Wushang seemed to see through his thoughts. He coughed lightly and said, "There's no need to harm his life, but there are many ways to win the battle. Besides, you know, Zhu Chengjun is only in his teens. He can't really fight them head-on. Zhu Feng must have sent him here to play a clever trick. If they defeat us in this way, they can also publicize the reputation of a ten-year-old child, making our soldiers and civilians tremble in fear when they mention this child in the future. This is the path he's paving for the future after he's gone."
Chen Wenxiao immediately understood: "So, as long as we can understand their thoughts, we can win."
Li Wushang said, "Not bad."
Chen Wenxiao frowned again: "But, if it's called a clever fight, how do they plan to fight? Where do they plan to start?"
Li Wushang was silent for a while, then suddenly asked, "Where are we weakest?"
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