The battle for the throne in Kowloon starts with the steady prince

Chapter 98: If he's this ruthless to himself, how much more so to his enemies? (Seeking monthly votes and continued reading)

Yunzhou, Prince Liang's Palace.

In the hall, Xiao Dashan pounded the ground, muttering incantations.

"The merchant girl doesn't know the hatred of the country's subjugation, but she still sings the flowers in the backyard across the river!"

Upon hearing this, Qin Changge stepped out of the underground palace and looked at Xiao Dashan.

Xiao Dashan immediately reported: "Your Highness, the Great Chu has launched a military campaign against the Great Han!"

[Witness the Chu army's expedition against the Han, Witness Points +100!]

Qin Changge said thoughtfully, "That's normal. If you want to unify the world, you have to stir up trouble first, otherwise it will become a two-against-one situation."

"Now that the Great Chu is waging war against the Great Han, the Great Han and the Great Chu already have a thorn in their side. Even if the Great Qin goes all out, their alliance will not be strong enough."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Dashan looked at Qin Changge with some admiration, "Your Highness, you are very suitable to be emperor."

Qin Changge rolled her eyes at Xiao Dashan, "You came to me for such a trivial matter?"

“It wasn’t me…” Xiao Dashan immediately explained, “It was the governor. He asked me to call you, apparently because he wants to discuss this matter with you.”

Qin Changge rolled his eyes.

"The Yunzhou Gang really hasn't changed their ways!"

It should be noted that Qin Changge has already made it clear that the Qin Dynasty must fight, so naturally the Qin Dynasty will attack wherever it commands.

The problem is that this is not in the interests of the Yunzhou Gang, because sending troops would only be a drain on their resources, not a source of profit.

However, this was originally intended to weaken the Yunzhou Gang, so how could we possibly compensate them?
Qin Changge's expression was somewhat solemn. If the Yunzhou Gang couldn't be contained, they might rebel.

"Walk."

Qin Changge took Xiao Dashan to the governor's mansion.

……

State pastoral office.

In the hall, Yunzhou Governor Mei Yinxiang had been waiting for a long time. Upon seeing Qin Changge arrive, she immediately stepped forward respectfully to greet him.

"This humble official greets Your Highness," Mei Yinxiang said respectfully.

Qin Changge nodded, then picked up the talisman and slapped it on the chair.

In an instant, a glint of light flashed across the chair, creating a safe space, and Qin Changge sat down.

All of this was done smoothly and seamlessly.

Mei Yinxiang was astonished by this scene. Qin Changge's talisman skills were truly improving by leaps and bounds. Could he have already reached the level of a ninth-order talisman grandmaster?
"Your Highness, the world is in chaos. What should we do with Yunzhou? Please give us your advice," Mei Yinxiang said to Qin Changge.

Qin Changge asked expressionlessly, "What are your thoughts?"

Mei Yinxiang explained, "Your Highness, the Qin Dynasty has suffered repeated defeats in its wars against the Han Dynasty..."

"You really believe that?" Qin Changge looked at Mei Yinxiang in disbelief.

He's a governor of a province, a first-rank official, how can he not have this much vision?

"Your Highness, there's no way this could be fake. If you said that Emperor Daxing deliberately turned the war into this situation, no one in the world would believe it."

Mei Yinxiang hesitated for a moment, then said, "Your Highness, you don't know, but now everyone in the world is saying that Emperor Daxing is a disgrace to his father and son."

Qin Changge's expression hardened. Mei Yinxiang had gone to such lengths to say this, which made Qin Changge hesitate.

"So what do you mean?" Qin Changge asked.

Mei Yinxiang said, "Perhaps we can take this opportunity to expand our territory, whether it is the Han Dynasty or the Qin Dynasty, by gradually encroaching on their lands. This would be very beneficial to our Great Liang."

Take advantage of the situation!

It's a very simple idea!

Qin Changge looked at Mei Yinxiang with some helplessness. The Yunzhou Gang was really too greedy.

I have no interest in serving the imperial court hand and foot, working myself to the bone.

However, I am still very interested in becoming a founding hero of the Great Liang Kingdom.

Of course, the main reason is that if the Great Liang really rises to power, the Yunzhou Gang, as the core group, can capture the largest share of the profits.

"Have you thought this through?" Qin Changge said earnestly, "The imperial court's current strength is such that even if it were to fight two against one, it wouldn't have any problem." Mei Yinxiang shook her head, "Your Highness, your impression of the imperial court may still be stuck in the past, but the Great Qin of today is not the Great Qin of the past..."

Qin Changge frowned, then felt relieved.

Since Emperor Qin Changqing of Daxing was going to do such a thing, if he wanted to deceive the enemy, he must also be able to deceive his own people.

If even our own people don't believe it, how can we expect the enemy to?

So, Mei Yinxiang was also deceived!
These seasoned officials simply did not believe that Emperor Qin Changqing of Daxing would risk his political life.

However, Qin Changge knew this best because she knew Emperor Qin Changqing of Daxing best.

Qin Changge scratched his head, looking somewhat embarrassed.

To agree to the Yunzhou Gang's demands or not, that is the question.

If Qin Changge is not given his consent, the Yunzhou Gang might abandon him and go it alone. As for how to deal with Qin Changge, it would naturally be to kill him with one blow.

To agree to the Yunzhou Gang's request would mean going against the imperial court, and Qin Changge knew just how powerful the court led by Emperor Qin Changqing of Daxing truly was.

If you don't agree, you'll die sooner; if you do agree, you'll die later.

Qin Changge hesitated, but decided to agree anyway, giving himself some time.

"Report——"

Just then, a figure rushed in; it was the clerk from the governor's office.

“Your Highness, Your Majesty, the Governor,” the clerk hurriedly said, “We have just received an urgent report that the imperial court has driven the Han army out of the entire territory of Qingzhou and has begun a counterattack.”

Witness the Qin Dynasty recover lost territory, Witness Points +100!

"what?!"

Governor Mei Yinxiang of Yunzhou stood up with wide eyes. "So fast?"

"Yes, there is one more thing. Because Qin broke its promise and failed to fulfill the alliance, Chu ended its war with Han and sent troops to attack Qin's Yuzhou, but... the war dragged on without a clear victory."

[Witness the Great Chu declaring war on the Great Qin, Witness Points +100!]

"This……"

Governor Mei Yinxiang's expression immediately became uncertain.

All of this demonstrates that the Qin Dynasty was merely feigning weakness to lure the enemy, and has now successfully sown discord between the Han and Chu dynasties.

So... I'm not pretending anymore!

"Governor, shall we still rebel against the court?" Qin Changge asked, suppressing a laugh.

"No!"

Mei Yinxiang immediately understood that the foundation of the Great Qin was probably even more terrifying than she had imagined, and that Emperor Qin Changqing of the Great Xing Dynasty was also an extremely ruthless person.

He treats it like a game to throw mud at himself; if he's this ruthless to himself, how much more so to his enemies?

If Yunzhou were to become chaotic at this moment, it would likely be massacred.

"Your Highness, please forget what you just said." Mei Yinxiang bowed deeply.

Qin Changge waved his hand, "I didn't hear what you just said at all."

"Thank you, Your Highness." Cold sweat trickled down Mei Yinxiang's forehead.

As expected, Qin Changge understands Emperor Qin Changqing of Daxing better.

Emperor Qin Changqing of the Great Xing Dynasty truly deserves to be the ultimate victor in the battle for the throne. His forbearance and ruthlessness are simply terrifying.

"I'm leaving." Qin Changge turned and left the governor's mansion.

Mei Yinxiang sat in the chair, cold sweat pouring down her forehead.

Since Emperor Qin Changqing of Daxing is so clever and wise, he certainly wouldn't fight a battle he wasn't confident of winning. In other words, if he chose to start a war, he must have been certain of victory.

The unification of the world by the Qin Dynasty is just around the corner.

At that point, Yunzhou, which obeys orders but not summons, will become a thorn in our side...

“No, we need to give the prince more power…” Governor Mei Yinxiang of Yunzhou knew that they couldn’t continue playing with fire.

(End of this chapter)