Heartstrings Resonance: The Beloved Princess of the Female Power

Mu Yunxi said, "The people have been chosen. What are your requirements?"

Arosha thought about the request he had discussed with his tribesmen, rubbed his hands nervously, and then said, "We hope that after we settle down, Zhaoguo can help us move our ancestors' graves to where we live!"

Mu Yunxi frowned slightly, and after a moment of contemplation, she slowly said, "Of course it's possible, but it depends on the situation. After all, Zhao State and Youdu are currently at war, and the situation is volatile. If we move the graves at this time, it might disturb the rest of our ancestors. Therefore, I think we should wait until the situation stabilizes before making a decision."

After hearing this, Arosa nodded in understanding. He knew Mu Yunxi had a point, and they weren't the kind of people who would be unreasonable. Although they had stayed in the cabin all the way from Pro City to Biqing City, they had heard about what was happening outside. They knew the current situation wasn't suitable for relocating the graves, so they were willing to wait patiently.

Inside the palace, Emperor Qing Zhao was sitting in his study, handling state affairs, when he heard a eunuch arrive to announce a letter from Bi Qingcheng that needed his personal attention. He opened the envelope and, after reading the contents, frowned, lost in thought.

A moment later, Emperor Qing Zhao walked to his desk, spread out a map of Zhao State, and began to study it carefully. He finally drew a circle around Huaishiling, west of Zhao State, and decided to allocate this area for the relocated people to live in. Huaishiling was not far from Youdu, separated from Xicheng by only three smaller prefectures. Emperor Qing Zhao also ordered the allocation of 30,000 taels of silver from the imperial treasury to fund the reconstruction of these people's homes.

A few days later, after receiving the order from Emperor Qing Zhao, Mu Yunxi and the others immediately began preparing for their trip to Huaishiling. They had originally planned to depart from Biqing City and return along the same route, with the silver used for house construction being delivered directly to Huaishiling.

When the clan learned that Emperor Qing Zhao had allocated 30,000 taels of silver as resettlement expenses, their panic and anxiety were immediately alleviated. The imperial edict also explicitly stated that upon their arrival at Huaishiling, land resources would be allocated according to population. This news brought even greater relief to the clan, and their worries were finally put to rest.

While the Aluosa clan may be reserved, they are not ungrateful. Upon hearing the news, they immediately offered to provide the Gu worms needed for treatment free of charge. However, Mu Yunxi unexpectedly declined their offer. After all, she had not yet reported the matter to Emperor Qing Zhao, and she felt she could not yet accept the gesture. Faced with Mu Yunxi's persistence, Aluosa and his clansmen finally offered to sell the Gu worms to the Zhao Kingdom at a very low price.

Due to the large number of people, the entire team's marching speed slowed down significantly. The journey from Biqing City to Huaishiling took half a month. When everyone finally arrived at Huaishiling, a mountain with a strange shape appeared in front of them. The mountain was like a pregnant lion, lying there quietly. Mu Yunxi thought to herself: "So this is how Huaishiling got its name! Shouldn't it be called Shi Huailing that would be more catchy?" She had passed by this place before, but it was at night and she didn't notice there was such a unique mountain. Feeling the pleasant climate of Huaishiling, Mu Yunxi secretly praised Emperor Qing Zhao for his thoughtfulness. And not only Mu Yunxi, but all the people from Pro City had the same feeling.

Mu Yunxi also told them to settle down here briefly. Someone would come to inquire about their population situation, then build houses and allocate land according to the number of people in each household. Special personnel would also explain the laws of the Zhao Kingdom to them, and she hoped everyone would cooperate actively. After explaining these matters, Mu Yunxi returned to the capital with the people given by A Luosha and the group she had originally brought with her.

However, just as they had left Biqing City, Wu Jianghua launched another attack on Youdu. In just half a month, he successfully captured two cities in Youdu. Mu Yunxi only learned of this news after returning to the capital. She did not immediately return to the Princess Palace to see Yongle. Instead, she went straight to the palace and reported to the emperor the terms of her exchange with A Luosha and the people she had brought back.

When Emperor Qing Zhao heard that she wanted to introduce the art of curing people with poisonous insects to Zhao State, he was very shocked. However, considering that Mu Yunxi had surprised him many times in the past period of time, and each of them was a complete success, he thought that this matter might be worth a try! So, he happily agreed.

But Mu Yunxi's next words shocked Emperor Qing Zhao again: "Your Majesty! I believe that if we want to end war in this world, the only way is unification!"

Upon hearing this, Emperor Qing Zhao's eyes flashed with surprise, but he quickly regained his composure and said, "I naturally understand that if the world is unified, disputes will end and peace and prosperity will usher in. However, how easy is this? Not to mention whether other countries will surrender easily, the manpower and material resources required for the war alone are difficult to estimate. Moreover, now that we have declared war on Youdu, I only want to capture a few cities and have not considered annexing Youdu."

Mu Yunxi frowned slightly and said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, I understand that unification is not something that can be achieved overnight; it must be approached gradually. Soldiers and food supplies are indeed important, but even more crucial is firm resolve and strategy. Zhao State and Youdu are at war, and the Hucha are also ready to make a move. Although they are intimidated by our new weaponry, I'm afraid they will be difficult to maintain in the long run. Furthermore, I heard that someone in the army was caught stealing a bow and crossbow. As the saying goes, 'A thief can steal for a thousand days, but he can never be on guard against thieves a thousand days.' We cannot always be on the defensive."

Emperor Qing Zhao was silent for a moment, then slowly asked, "Do you have a specific plan?"

"Youdu has no intention of surrendering now. They are just trying to come up with a big move to take down our soldiers in one fell swoop. But as of now, they can only use Gu, and I have also asked Chief Arosha to leave a few elders who are more powerful than the one called Nilong in General Wu's military camp. I think, why not take advantage of this opportunity, strike while the iron is hot and directly attack the Youdu royal family." Mu Yunxi saw that Emperor Qingzhao had a frown on his face, and guessed what he was worried about. "We just need to strictly guard the border town of Husha. They dare not really attack us. Even if they do, we don't have to be afraid. We have catapults and Ten Thunder-breaking crossbows, and then spread the news that Youdu has been captured. If Husha still insists on attacking, it will be easy.

Hearing her casually decide the life and death of the other two countries, Emperor Qing Zhao couldn't help but say, "How shameless! Conquering a country is not as easy as you say!"

Mu Yunxi didn't refute him, but simply said, "If Your Majesty can't take Youdu at this rate, it will be a joke. Husha is not even as big as Youdu, so Your Majesty is worried? Do you have to wait until those people steal bows and crossbows, build them, and then use them against our Zhao Kingdom? Then there will be endless wars. Do you think that will be the only way to unify the country?"

Seeing that Emperor Qing Zhao didn't say anything, Mu Yunxi continued, "Your Majesty! If there's no war, do the soldiers not have to eat? Do they not have to pay their salaries?"

Emperor Qing Zhao looked at Mu Yunxi with a deep gaze. He hadn't expected Mu Yunxi to have such a profound transformation after just one trip to Youdu. He knew they had been ambushed in Youdu Bay, but his side hadn't suffered any casualties, while the enemy's ships had been destroyed and their men dead. He wondered if Mu Yunxi had been upset by this incident, so he asked, "Did the battle in Youdu Bay upset you?"

Mu Yunxi shook her head and said, "No."

Emperor Qing Zhao frowned and asked, "Then why do you suddenly have such an idea?"

Mu Yunxi was silent for a moment, then said, "Your Majesty, we have already gone to war with Youdu, and we have the Zhaoyang warship. Why are you still hesitating?"

Emperor Qing Zhao sighed and said, "I am not hesitant, but I do not want to let more people suffer. War is always cruel. Regardless of victory or defeat, people will be injured or even lose their lives. I hope to achieve the greatest victory at the lowest cost."

Mu Yunxi nodded and said, "Your Majesty's concerns are not unreasonable, but the current situation does not allow us to hesitate any longer. If we cannot resolve the problem of Youdu as soon as possible, I am afraid we will face even greater threats in the future."

Emperor Qing Zhao thought for a moment and said, "Okay, I will consider your suggestion. But this requires time to prepare and plan, so we can't rush it."

Mu Yunxi said, "Your Majesty, rest assured. I won't rush you. I just hope Your Majesty can make a decision as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this opportunity."

Emperor Qing Zhao nodded and said, "I understand."

Mu Yunxi thought for a moment and continued, "In fact, continued war will only lead to more bloodshed and sacrifice. Your Majesty, why don't you be the one to end this war?" Her tone was still calm, but every word was full of determination.

Hearing this, Emperor Qing Zhao was silent for a moment, a surge of strong emotion in his heart. As the ruler of a country, he naturally had his own grand ambitions. He suppressed his excitement and told Mu Yunxi to go back and rest, saying that he needed time to think about it.

After Mu Yunxi left, Emperor Qing Zhao sat in his study, lost in thought. He pondered over Mu Yunxi's words: Continuing the war would only result in more bloodshed and sacrifice. Why not, Your Majesty, be the one to end it? Those words, like a sharp sword, pierced his heart, leaving him with a stinging pain.

After careful consideration, Emperor Qing Zhao finally made a decision. He immediately ordered the heads of various departments, including the Ministry of War, the Ministry of Revenue, the Ministry of Works, as well as important ministers such as the prime minister and generals, to come to the palace.

In late autumn, when the autumn wind blows gently, the leaves dance like butterflies and fall one after another.

As soon as Mu Yunxi walked out of the palace gate, she saw Mother Wu and Ruo Ling standing under a tree not far away, looking towards the palace gate.