In the Snow: The Prince of Beiliang Rebelled at the Beginning

Chapter 28: Strengthening Border Defense: The Empress's Situation

Lu Bu now has only one thought in his mind:

"Achieve fame"

Xu Ping'an did not refute, but asked: "Fengxian, let me ask you, if we take Huainan, is there any barrier left?"

Lu Bu thought about it and shook his head: "No."

Xu Ping'an asked again: "Fengxian, after we conquer Huainan, who will take charge of Huainan?"

Lu Bu wanted to say himself, but he looked at Zhang Liang and said, "This... is up to Zifang."

"And...Your Highness has the final say."

Xu Ping'an did not answer his question, but continued to ask: "If we attack Huainan, what will happen to Shu? If they immediately prepare for war, how many people will die?"

Lu Bu was stunned, sweat dripping down his face, and he stammered, "So Your Highness and Zifang have other plans?"

at this time.

Suddenly someone came to the door.

Mao Xiang turned around and saw that it was a soldier from the Embroidered Uniform Guard holding the intelligence. Mao Xiang took the intelligence, but without reading it, he quickly handed it to Xu Ping'an.

Before Mao Xiang came closer, Xu Ping'an said, "Leave it to Zifang."

Zhang Liang took the information and read it quickly.

His face relaxed slightly.

Then he bowed to Xu Ping'an and said, "Your Highness, General Bai Qi has properly handled the matter of Gusai Mountain."

"This battle yielded great results, and we obtained ten thousand fine horses."

"There is also a large grassland. We will also have a vast horse farm in the future."

Xu Pingan glanced at Zhang Liang and said, "Zifang, you draw up a strategy to consolidate the border defense and capture Shu. Mao Xiang will send someone to Liuzhou City as fast as possible to let Bai Qi start the next plan."

"Yes, sir!" Zhang Liang and Mao Xiang bowed.

The two left.

In the study, Lu Bu was left behind.

"Fengxian, is there anything else?" Xu Ping'an stared at Lu Bu and asked.

"Your Highness, can I follow General Bai Qi to attack Shu?"

Lu Bu almost begged.

"No."

Xu Pingan said.

"why?"

Lu Bu asked.

"Because you have something very important to do." Xu Ping'an stared at Lu Bu. Lu Bu asked suspiciously, "What else? More important than fighting?"

"Let General Bai Qi and his men conquer Shu. From today on, I allow you to wield the Fang Tian Hua Ji."

"I will give you a secret manual of superior martial arts. You should concentrate on practicing and strive to break through to the level of "Land God" as soon as possible."

Hearing this, Lu Bu was shocked.

"I have broken through to become a "Land God"? "

"Yes."

"Your Highness, if I break through to the level of "Land God", will I be discovered?" Lu Bu asked suspiciously, "I saw in the chronicles of this world that if a warrior enters the level of "Land God", he will be found. Those old guys who have been silent for many years will come out, and even ask the old monster Wang Xianzhi from Wudi City to come to Beiliang."

Xu Ping'an said calmly: "Don't worry, I will let you break through, and if you do, I will cover you."

Lu Bu looked Xu Ping'an up and down, and a hint of joy flashed in his eyes, "Your Highness has already reached the Great Celestial Realm?"

Xu Ping'an nodded.

Lu Bu looked at Xu Ping'an again, and a look of horror suddenly appeared on his face.

murmured:

"I have never seen such a powerful person. We are both in the Great Celestial Realm, but in front of His Highness, I am like a small mountain, while he... is actually a towering mountain."

"Is it because His Highness is already a "Land God?" Is he suppressing it on purpose? "

"So, if I ever become a "Land God", Your Highness can help me suppress it."

Lu Bu figured it out immediately, his eyes burning, "Your Highness, give me the 'Fang Tian Hua Ji' and the 'Secret Book'. Now, now I will go into seclusion, and I will never come out until I become a 'Land God'."

Xu Ping'an threw the "Fang Tian Hua Ji" to Lu Bu, who caught it.

Then he took out a secret book from his sleeve and threw it to Lu Bu.

"Remember, just practice." Xu Ping'an reminded:

"After practicing the techniques above, you can burn them."

Lu Bu clasped his fists and said, "Yes, I will follow your instructions."

This man who was capable of defeating ten thousand enemies turned and headed towards the back mountain of Beiliang.

Watching Lu Bu's back as he left.

Xu Pingan murmured:

"Fengxian, ah Fengxian, you should first step into the "Land God" and try it out."

"See if that old monster in Wudi City can find you?"

"I also want you to become Beiliang's nuclear weapon, or at least the pillar of combat power."

…………

"Snapped!"

The memorial on the imperial desk fell to the ground, making a sound.

The four people in the imperial study all lowered their heads.

Li Mibi, Tuoba Bodhisattva, Xu Huainan and Dong Zhuo.

The Northern Mang Queen chuckled and said, "Why didn't Tao Qianzhi come to see me?"

"Reporting to your majesty, Tao Qianzhi died in battle." Dong Zhuo fell to his knees and kowtowed to the empress, saying, "It's all my fault. I didn't expect that Bai Qi would die so suddenly."

"Otherwise, I'll send more people."

"Tao Qianzhi would not be killed."

The Queen of Northern Mang was still furious and looked at Li Mibi, "Li Qing, why don't you say anything?"

Li Mibi clasped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, I think Dong Zhuo did the right thing by remaining calm in the face of danger. Otherwise, the Northern Liang Youzhou and Liangzhou would have sent their armies to attack us."

"Our intelligence shows that there are signs of troop deployments in Liangzhou and Youzhou."

"I'm afraid that this Beiliang prince has already taken full control of Beiliang's military and political affairs."

The Queen of Northern Mang was somewhat surprised. After thinking carefully, she said calmly, "Xu Xiao played a big role in this, right?"

"Right, Xu Qing."

When asked, Xu Huainan said respectfully: "Your Majesty, Xu Xiao is capable of doing such a thing."

"But, there is still one thing I don't understand."

"Tell me," the Queen of Beimang said. Xu Huainan thought for a moment and expressed his doubts, "Why did Chen Zhibao obey the Prince of Beiliang?"

"According to the intelligence sent to and from Beiliang, there are still many people behind Chen Zhibao who support him to become the next King of Beiliang."

"Even Xu Xiao hasn't made up his mind yet, but now he has suddenly changed his mind. I always feel that there is something weird about this Xu Ping'an."

"It has quite the demeanor of Xu Xiao back then."

The Queen of Northern Mang glanced at Dong Zhuo who was kneeling on the ground and said, "Get up. It hurts me to see you like this."

Dong Zhuo stood up slowly with a tear on his face. "Your Majesty, Tao Qianzhi is my brother. He has been the governor of Gusaizhou for many years and has always been on good terms with me."

“I’m sad for him.”

"I have sent people to look for his lost widow."

There was a flash of surprise in the eyes of the Northern Mang Queen, "Tao Qianzhi still has a widow?"

Dong Zhuo nodded and said, "A great war was about to break out. Tao Qianzhi knew that it was a life-or-death situation, so he sent someone to send the mother and daughter away."

The Northern Mang Queen frowned and said, "Go find her. Find her and I'll be your adopted daughter from now on."

"I will confer her the title of Princess again."

"what do you think?"

The words of the Queen of Beimang caused a huge uproar.

Li Mibi and Xu Huainan both looked at Dong Zhuo.

Even Tuoba Bodhisattva, who was usually taciturn, looked at Dong Zhuo.

Everyone wanted to see how the King of Nanyuan of the Southern Dynasty would answer.

Dong Zhuo said calmly with a smile on his face, "On behalf of the governor Tao Qianzhi, I would like to thank Your Majesty for your grace. I would also like to thank Your Majesty for the imperial decree on behalf of Tao Manwu. Once we find Tao Qianzhi and her daughter, I will definitely take good care of Princess Tao Manwu."

"Become a useful person in Beimang in the future."

The Queen of Northern Mang nodded and said, "Well, Dong Zhuo, do you know what I like most about you?"

Dong Zhuo shook his head, "I don't know."

The Northern Mang Queen said calmly: "Be honest."

"Your ability is obvious to all, and no one in Beimang doubts you."

"What do you think, General Tuoba?"

When asked, Tuoba Bodhisattva said respectfully:

"Your Majesty said so."

The Queen of Northern Mang glanced at everyone and said, "I have two things to say: First, General Tuoba must suppress the rebellion within Northern Mang as soon as possible, subdue those old nobles, and train new troops."

"The second thing is to prepare for war and everything to do before going south."

"The second task falls on Dong Zhuo's shoulders. Once the situation in Beimang is resolved, the march south will be just around the corner."

"Gather your forces together. When the time comes, General Tuoba and Dong Zhuo, you two must cooperate sincerely."

"Yes, sir!" Tuoba Bodhisattva and Dong Zhuo said respectfully.

"Dong Zhuo stays, and the rest of you go away."

The Queen of Northern Mang waved her hand.

Li Mibi, Xu Huainan and Tuoba Bodhisattva left the imperial study.

Protect the remaining Dong Zhuo.

Seeing the three people leave, Dong Zhuo seemed like a different person.

There is no more restraint between the emperor and his subjects.

The Queen of Beimang glanced at Dong Zhuo and asked, "Is it tiring to stand here?"

Dong Zhuo smiled and said, "Your Majesty really understands me."

"Come here, please take a seat." said the Queen of Beimang.

Soon, the eunuch came out quickly, carrying an embroidered cushion.

Dong Zhuo sat down and rested for a while.

The Queen of Beimang asked, "Tell me the truth, what do you think of Beiliang now?"

Dong Zhuo thought about it and said, "It's like an iron barrel. This is on the premise that we don't rebel against the Liyang Dynasty. If we go south, Beiliang will be a tough nut to crack."

"What about the two Liaos?" asked the Queen of Beimang.

"The two Liaos are not under my jurisdiction. They are the territory of the old nobles. If Your Majesty wants to go south, it will be difficult for the two Liaos. Unless Tuoba Bodhisattva clears up the internal strife, the price of breaking through the two Liaos will be no less than attacking Liyang." Dong Zhuo analyzed:

"First, it was because Beiliang set up a trap in the Liao Kingdom, causing my Beimang army to move south, but was beaten back by Gu Jiantang, who also pushed the northern border northward by a hundred miles."

"The interests of the old nobles in Beimang have been threatened. Your Majesty will be held responsible for this."

“So, it is more difficult to unify the country now, and Tuoba Bodhisattva is under greater pressure.”

The Queen of Beimang stared at Dong Zhuo, who felt a little uncomfortable.

"You know, in Beimang, the only person who truly understands me is you, Dong Zhuo."

The Queen of Beimang said.

When she said this to Dong Zhuo, she did not use "朕" but "我".

Dong Zhuo could hear it.

He has always been very casual in front of the Queen of Beimang.

Dong Zhuo said respectfully, "Thank you for your trust, Your Majesty."

The Queen of Northern Mang stared at Dong Zhuo and said, "Dong Zhuo, I handed over the Southern Dynasty to you because I hope you can shine in that position, for me, for Northern Mang, and even more for you."

Dong Zhuo nodded and said, "Your Majesty, I will not refuse even if I die."

"As long as I, Dong Zhuo, am here, the Northern Liang army will never be able to invade Northern Mang."

"If one day I really can't resist, I will protect your majesty."

The Queen of Beimang had clear eyes and said calmly, "I have no way out. Those old nobles of Beimang want me to step down. So, even if I have to hold on to my last breath, I will move forward."

She knew very well:

Once she softens, she will be greeted with crazy revenge.

She will die without a burial place.

Dong Zhuo heard this and said with a resolute look, "Your Majesty, I will do whatever you want me to do."

The Northern Mang Queen smiled and said, "You should go back to the Southern Dynasty. They can't do without you there."

Dong Zhuo bowed deeply to the Empress, then turned around and left slowly.

…………

"How handsome! Today I'll definitely earn you 16,000!"

"Go for it!"

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