The internal strife in Wushui Kingdom lasted only a year before the second princess ascended the throne.
This chaos severely damaged the Wushui Kingdom.
Fortunately, the Yu Kingdom kept its promise and did not take the opportunity to attack the Wushui Kingdom, giving her a buffer period.
However, the ten-year agreement still came to an end.
The second princess's governing skills were not much better than those of the previous emperors. When internal troubles could not be resolved, external war was the best solution.
Not many years later.
The second great war between the Kingdom of Yu and the Kingdom of Wushui finally began.
This time, Guo Feng was once again appointed as the General of the Valiant Cavalry to pacify the Wushui Kingdom.
After ten years of respite, the Yu Kingdom had already become a strong and well-equipped army, and good news kept pouring in as soon as the war began.
Before long, they penetrated deep into the territory of the Wushui Kingdom and captured three cities in succession.
However, at this time, they were deep in enemy territory, the supply of food and provisions was slow, and they encountered fierce resistance from the Wushui Kingdom.
The war has reached a stalemate.
Just then.
Guo Feng received a package.
After opening.
He was immediately stunned.
It was a hand-drawn map of the Wushui Kingdom, extremely detailed, more detailed than any map he had ever seen before.
Where is the messenger?
Seeing the general's urgency, the soldier quickly said, "The messenger was a boy. He left immediately after delivering the item."
"Did they leave any message?"
"Yes, yes, it's said that the Emperor of Pingnan sent his greetings to the General, wishing him a successful campaign and an early conquest of the Wushui Kingdom..."
The Emperor of Pingnan!!!
Xiao Ling!!!
Guo Feng's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately examined the map carefully. Sure enough, in the lower right corner, he saw a line of small print:
Your Majesty's deepest grace has bestowed upon me the humble subject Xiao Ling the power to travel throughout the Wushui Kingdom and personally draw a map, wishing Your Majesty to bring peace to the land and enjoy eternal prosperity.
As expected, he is the Imperial Minister of Pingnan!
Holding the map, Guo Feng felt reassured. With this map, he was confident he could conquer the Wushui Kingdom.
Not many days later.
Guo Feng then ordered someone to draw a map based on the original image and keep it for his own use, while sending the original map to the capital by fast horse.
After that.
According to this map, Guo Feng deployed his troops as if divinely inspired.
Within three years, they stormed into Wangdu, the capital of the Wushui Kingdom, and captured the two princesses alive.
From then on, the Kingdom of Wushui was destroyed.
The Kingdom of Yu became the largest country on the continent.
His might shook the world, and all under heaven submitted to him.
...
After escorting the second princess back to the capital.
Everyone thought Guo Feng would rise to a higher level and take command of all the military forces in the country.
However……
No.
Guo Feng is sick.
She claimed that her old injury had flared up again and asked His Majesty to grant her the title of a prince and a large sum of money so that she could retire home.
The ministers were astonished.
Many submitted memorials speculating on the emperor's intentions, some advising him to agree, while others cautioned him against discarding his usefulness after the fact, lest he be condemned for eternity.
The Imperial Study.
Jiang Wujiang looked at Guo Feng kneeling on the ground and said:
"Get up and speak. When I was young, it was you who came to the aid of the emperor. I remember your merits. Why do you want to be a lazy prince as soon as you return? Do you think I have mistreated you?"
Guo Feng raised his head, looked at Jiang Wujiang, and his eyes were filled with tears.
"Your Majesty, I have been fighting for over twenty years. I have almost forgotten what my eldest daughter looks like. My sisters, who grew up with me, all have more than a dozen children, while I only have four. My two daughters died young..."
Jiang Wujiang sighed and said, "General Guo has worked hard all these years. Since that's the case, I will grant your wish."
"Thank you for your great kindness, Your Majesty!"
...
The next day.
Guo Feng was granted the title of Prince Jingyang as he wished, and returned to his hometown to live out the rest of his life in peace. The things he did most every day were drinking, watching dances, listening to music and singing operas.
When she sobered up, she would often read a letter written by the former regent, which told a story:
The story of a man named Emperor Yongzheng and a general named Nian Gengyao...
This is the regent giving her some pointers.
He wielded immense power yet the court did not fear him; his achievements surpassed those of his generation yet the emperor did not doubt him.
She remembers!
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