Chapter 299 Never Invade
Sister Guo walked down the steps with measured steps, one by one, towards the chariot that belonged to the "bride".
Every step felt like stepping on the hearts of everyone in the British Duke's mansion.
Behind him, there was a deathly silence.
Inside the gates of the British Duke's mansion, not a single elder came out to see them off.
They would probably never want to mention such a humiliating occasion again in their lives.
This was not only a humiliation for Zhou Congxian, but also a mark on the entire Zhou clan.
A thunderous murmur erupted from the crowd of onlookers.
"They're out! They're out!"
"Tsk tsk, how rare! The bride comes to pick up the groom!"
"Look at the Duke of Ying's mansion, they didn't even have a single person to escort the bride. They've completely lost face!"
Amid the clamor, no one noticed that in a corner of the crowd, two people were watching everything with a cold, sinister gaze.
One of them was none other than the old man who had contacted Song Jiyun at the tofu shop a few days ago.
Beside him stood a sharp-looking young man.
The two exchanged a glance and then quietly slipped away from the crowd.
In a quiet alley.
The young man lowered his voice, his tone full of contempt.
"Uncle Gori, they really did hold a grand wedding."
"They were so careless that they actually thought they had won the battle."
A glint of light flashed in Gori's cloudy eyes.
He gave a cold laugh, his voice hoarse.
"That old bastard Meng Yushan is already halfway to his coffin."
“He had no children and his family line had ended. Now that he has finally found two grandchildren, he will naturally spare no effort to do so.”
"Using such a method of marrying into the family is nothing more than wanting to leave behind the bloodline of the Meng family and continue the family line."
His tone was filled with an air of omniscience and self-importance.
"Let them be happy."
Gori raised his head, glanced at the birds circling in the sky, and his eyes revealed a murderous intent.
"Quickly send a message by carrier pigeon to inform the prince."
"Let's say everything in the capital is normal, and Zhou Congxian is troubled by his marriage. This is the perfect time for us to make our move!"
"Catch them off guard!"
"yes!"
The young man responded and quickly took out a small bamboo tube from his pocket. A carrier pigeon flapped its wings, soared into the sky, and flew swiftly towards the northwest.
The border region thousands of miles away.
It's no longer the scene of sudden warmth followed by chill.
Spring is in full bloom, and the grass is lush and green.
The wind carries the fragrance of earth and grass, which is refreshing and delightful.
Inside a simple military tent, Zhou Congxian no longer needed to show his face with a mask.
Now, his identity is Zhou Xian, a newly promoted young general.
It's an extremely ordinary name.
The curtain was lifted, and a tall, imposing figure walked in.
The person who arrived was none other than He Xun, the commander-in-chief of the reinforcements.
He Xun's gaze fell on Zhou Congxian's face, paused slightly, and a hint of doubt flashed between his brows.
"General Zhou."
He spoke, his voice steady.
"Your training methods are quite effective, and the morale of our troops has been greatly boosted."
Zhou Congxian bowed with his hands clasped, his expression indifferent.
"The head coach is too kind."
He Xun stared at him, feeling an inexplicable sense of familiarity with the face and the man's demeanor before him.
It feels like I've seen it somewhere before.
But even after searching his memory, he couldn't recall it.
Zhou Congxian, however, was completely clear-headed.
He wore a mask and dealt with He Xun for several months, so the latter naturally didn't know his true identity.
Now that we are seeing each other in person, let us treat this as our first meeting.
He cannot reveal anything, not even the slightest bit.
Just then, a scout rushed in, looking flustered, and knelt on one knee.
"Report!"
"Commander, urgent military intelligence from the Northwest Battalion, delivered over 800 li!"
"There's been some unusual activity in the Kingdom of Ule!"
He Xun's expression hardened. "Speak!"
"It seems that internal strife has broken out in the Ule League Banners, with people fighting fiercely over water and grasslands. At the same time, Prince Ule, unaware of the danger, is secretly gathering troops and moving towards our Yumen direction!"
The atmosphere inside the tent instantly became heavy.
Before He Xun could speak, another guard quickly entered, carrying a wax-sealed letter tube.
"Commander, a secret message from the capital!"
"It's...it's a letter from the Duke of Zhenguo's mansion!"
The guards specifically emphasized the source of the goods.
He Xun took the letter tube, noticed the sealing wax mark on it, his expression changed slightly, and then handed it to Zhou Congxian.
"This was specifically given to you by General Meng."
Zhou Congxian's heart skipped a beat, and he took it.
Upon opening the envelope, however, it was not Meng Yushan's handwriting inside, but a letter with delicate handwriting and an exotic style.
The contents of the letter made his pupils shrink suddenly.
This is a handwritten letter from Queen Ule, Princess Yalan.
In her letter, Princess Yalan expressed her sincere desire to form an alliance with Dasheng.
If only Da Sheng could help her son ascend the throne and replace the ambitious Prince Bucha.
She then agreed to represent Ule and sign a century-long alliance with Dasheng, promising never to invade again!
Zhou Congxian held the letter tightly, his knuckles turning slightly white from the force.
It was as if a thunderbolt exploded in his mind, instantly shattering all the fog!
He finally understood.
I understand everything now!
Back then, Meng Yushan told him in his study to give him a month, until spring arrived.
He thought that Meng Gong had foreseen that the various tribes of Wule would fight amongst themselves for resources in the spring, and that he should seize this opportunity to achieve a surprise victory.
He devised a detailed battle plan for this purpose, believing it to be flawless.
Only now did he realize that his so-called strategy was merely an insignificant link in Meng Gong's grand scheme.
Meng Yushan's vision was never about the gains or losses of a single city or battle.
Springtime and blooming flowers are not just a time for internal strife in Ulli.
This was also the opportune moment when Princess Yalan and the forces behind her, and the Prince, were caught off guard and their conflict escalated to an irreconcilable point!
They joined forces with Princess Yalan to sow discord within Ule and support a new king who was close to Dasheng.
This is Meng Gong's true purpose!
To subdue the enemy without a fight, to make the entire Ule completely submit to Dasheng, and to eliminate future troubles forever!
Such skill and strategy, how magnificent and profound!
Zhou Congxian slowly closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, his eyes were filled with turbulent waves.
He recalled that before he left, Meng Shilan asked him outside the pavilion, "Are you still willing?"
Now, he has the answer.
For such a peaceful and prosperous future, for the woman who is waiting for him to return home.
There's no question of whether one is willing or unwilling.
All of this is his glory.
He raised his head, his gaze fixed intently on He Xun, his voice steady and firm, carrying an undeniable power.
"Commander, I have a plan."
"I can ensure that Ule will not dare to invade the borders of my Great Sheng again within ten years!"
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