Chang Tianhao snorted coldly and said, "What else can we do? They've come to bully us so much, are we just going to cower like a coward?"
Anyway, my father is in the capital now and has obviously made enough preparations. He will be sending troops soon. It's not a bad thing for him to confront the imperial army head-on a while earlier, since those people came to us first.
The person below said, "Those people are treacherous and cunning. They seem to have many different kinds of poisons on them. If we act rashly, we might end up losing more than we gain. We should be cautious!"
Upon hearing this, Chang Tianhao immediately asked seriously, "What exactly happened?"
The underground manager then explained that Qin Jian and his men had medicine in their possession, and stated that the brothers who had been lost before had all suffered losses because of those medicines.
“Young Master, we don’t know how much medicine they have left, but it’s definitely not a good thing for us. If they have too much, it will be a huge threat to us.”
He sighed heavily, unable to comprehend how there could be so many strange medicines in the world.
They thought that after discovering the mine, they had been mining it for over twenty years and had also forged many weapons, so they could easily reclaim their kingdom. But who could have imagined that so many people would be defeated by just a few bottles of medicine?
If there were more of them, wouldn't that mean that as long as the other party was willing, not to mention the Northern Flame Kingdom, there was no reason why they couldn't get the whole world if they wanted it?
Chang Tianhao was silently alarmed and asked again, "Do you know where they got their medicine from?"
If he finds someone to specialize in research and development, he can spend a lot of money to buy that person into his camp and make them work for him. In that case, he will have the whole world under his control.
The steward shook his head: "We haven't found out yet, but they should be from the capital. Perhaps we can write to the lord and ask?"
Chang Tianhao paused for a moment, feeling somewhat unwilling.
If this person found out on his own and reported it to his father, he would definitely be credited. But if his father went to find it, then it would have nothing to do with him.
People are selfish; he has to think about himself.
"I understand, I'll mention it later."
He waved his hand dismissively, but actually wanted to send his own people to investigate.
Everyone was shrewd enough to notice his reaction, but they didn't say anything and pretended not to know.
This is a matter between a father and son, and it's not appropriate for them, as subordinates, to get involved.
Just then, someone rushed in and said, "Young Master, a letter from the Lord!"
Upon hearing this, Chang Tianhao's face lit up with joy, and he hurriedly took the document to look at it, but his expression slowly darkened.
"Young Master, has something happened?"
Seeing the change in his expression, the managers all became tense.
Chang Tianhao didn't answer immediately. He waited until he finished reading the letter before showing it to them, and then everyone's expressions became serious.
After everyone had finished reading, Chang Tianhao asked, "What do you all think?"
The letter from the King of Xun states that there is currently a great conflict between the Eastern Court and the Northern Yan. It suggests that they could create trouble when the people from the Eastern Court arrive. If the situation is successful, they could launch a civil war and even cooperate with the people from the Eastern Court. The Third Prince of the Eastern Court has already agreed to cooperate with them. Chang Tianhao is instructed to lead his men to the capital as soon as possible.
If Chang Tianhao and the others had received this letter a few days ago, they would have been very happy and immediately led people to the capital to cooperate with their father.
But our main base has just been attacked and is currently being closely watched by the enemy. How could we possibly go to the capital so soon?
Didn't we agree to go to Chengzhou? Why are we going to the capital now?
For a moment, Chang Tianhao and the managers felt somewhat powerless.
They're currently being watched, making it extremely difficult for their main force to evacuate.
Firstly, people look down on them, thinking they're afraid of trouble. Secondly, with them being watched like this, how can they possibly leave?
"Our lord is unaware of the trouble we're facing. Perhaps we should send a message to the capital..."
Someone suggested something, but before they could finish, another interrupted: "The lord's affairs cannot be delayed. If there's time to send a message, things might be delayed as well. How will we explain it when the lord blames us?"
Someone else objected: "Then what do you suggest we do?"
The man pondered for a moment and said, "How about this, young lord, you take a group of people to the capital first, and our soldiers will disguise themselves and set off a few days later. The rest of the group will handle this matter. This is a very important matter, and we cannot let the court know that we are going to the capital, otherwise it will ruin your plans."
This statement was immediately accepted by everyone, as it seems to be the only solution at present.
Then they started discussing who should stay behind to handle the matter.
It has to be said that this is indeed a very tricky matter.
But if done well, it could severely damage the imperial army, which would be tantamount to making a great contribution.
However, if they could go to the capital with Chang Tianhao this time, their chances would be even greater. If the great cause succeeded, they would become the founding elders of the dynasty.
Then, they started arguing over the spot to go to the capital.
The border troops quickly devised a plan: Qin Jian would lead the Fire Cloud Division to spy out the enemy and hopefully steal some weapons.
Prince Jing and General Li led a large force to follow closely behind, attacking directly up the mountain and launching a pincer attack to increase their chances of success.
While the border was in turmoil, things were also in the capital. Apart from Dongting needing to wait for someone to deliver gold and contracts, Xiteng and Nantai were preparing to return to their own countries.
The Northern Yan side has clearly rejected the princess's request for a marriage alliance, but this has not affected their cooperation.
The Crown Prince and the Third Prince of the Eastern Court are also vying for power, each disliking the other. In particular, the Third Prince still has forces left outside, and although some have sided with the Fifth Prince, there are still truly loyal people among them.
Secretly, they have already begun to work together to prepare for his return to Dongting and his resurgence.
The Crown Prince of Dongting naturally couldn't stand by and watch him make full preparations, and the two brothers fought fiercely.
Nan Tai and Xi Teng didn't make any big moves, they just kept going to the General's Mansion.
Yes, Prince Nan Tai stopped pretending and started talking to Old Man Lu every day. He even took the opportunity to go home with Old Man Lu for a free meal. After going there, he found that the food at the General's Mansion was exceptionally delicious, so he shamelessly went there every few days.
Princess Xiteng went to see Prince Nantai, so she followed suit.
When Prince Nan Tai used Old Man Lu as an excuse, she used He Jiu Niang as an excuse, saying that He Jiu Niang had saved her life and that they should have more contact.
Especially now that they're preparing to leave, they've become even more attentive, practically wanting to live right in the general's mansion.
He Jiuniang was constantly bothered by them, and when she looked at the two of them who were even arguing over her, she couldn't help but roll her eyes.
"Why don't you two get married right here? You two look quite compatible, and Princess Kaya can fulfill her mission of marrying into the country."
He Jiuniang sat at the head of the table, her face full of exhaustion. Could she finally get those two bastards to go back ahead of schedule?
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