Three Kingdoms: Domination of the World

With the Heavens' Transmission imminent, Suo Chao issued secret orders to his four military advisors, General Yue Fei, and the various legion commanders. Prioritize development and seize the opportunity to wipe out the Xianbei leader Murong Chui.

Now the commander of the Western Province Army is Yue Yun, the commander of the Qiang Province Army is Huangfu Song, the commander of the Yi Province Army is Zhang Xiu, the commander of the Si Province Army is Ran Min,... the commander of the You Province Army is Chen Tang, the commander of the Bing Province Army is Huang Zhong, the commander of the Bei Province Army is Zhang Meiniang, the commander of the Han Province Army is Taishi Ci, and the commander of the Liao Province Army is Zhao Yun.

Each of these individuals was a leading figure in the military, capable of commanding a region. Suo Chao felt confident handing over military command to them. With the Heavenly Transmission imminent, he had sought out a secluded location and leisurely waited for the portal to open.

[Ding! Teleportation to the Heavens is about to begin! Please select the teleportation location immediately!]

[Option 1: Rescue Shejian from the self-immolation at Julu Battlefield; Option 2: The assassination attempt on Qin Shi Huang failed, and rescue the doomed Jing Ke; Option 3: Travel back to the "Ten Days of Yangzhou" in the early Qing Dynasty and rescue the people from the slaughter; Option 4: Travel back to the Southern Tang Dynasty and rescue the disheartened Empress Zhou; Option 5: Rescue the depressed and poisonous Empress Liang Nüying]

Under Suo Chao's rule, neither the Twelve States of the Eastern Han nor the Twelve States of the D-Dimension World were short of food. On the contrary, he urgently needed a large population. Currently, the D-Dimension World had only 3100 million people, 70 of whom were soldiers.

Option one can rescue the captured Qin army from the Julu battlefield, and option three can save the people in Yangzhou.

Suo Chao was very conflicted. As time was short, he chose to travel back to the time point of the "Ten Days of Yangzhou" in the early Qing Dynasty to try to save the people from the butcher's knife.

Yangzhou before the "Ten Days of Yangzhou" presented a complex scene of prosperity and crisis.

The towering walls of Yangzhou City stood majestically, their blue-gray bricks and stones gleaming with an ancient sheen in the sunlight. The city gates were heavy and solemn, tightly shut. On the walls, Southern Ming soldiers stared warily into the distance with solemn expressions, as if sensing a coming storm.

On the city wall, a black-faced soldier frowned, his eyes full of worry.

"Wang Chuan, the Qing army is marching south, can we hold on?" His voice trembled slightly, and his words revealed deep uneasiness.

The short soldier next to him also had a solemn expression. He raised his head slightly and looked into the distance, remaining silent for a moment.

"I don't know. General Shi's order is to defend Yangzhou to the death." His tone was firm, but he could not hide the uneasiness in his heart.

In Yangzhou, streets crisscross, their pavements paved with wide and clean bluestone slabs. Shops line both sides of the streets, their signboards fluttering gently in the breeze.

The light from the teleportation portal faded, and Suo Chao was the first to step out, his figure as straight and tall as a pine tree. He was dressed in a magnificent robe, a sword strapped to his waist, and his eyes shone with confidence and composure. Following him, his nine wives emerged one after another, each one graceful and beautiful.

"Yan'er, you are a gifted writer. Facing the splendor of Yangzhou, do you feel inspired to compose a poem?" Suo Chao turned his head slightly, his gaze gently resting on Cai Yan. He wore an expectant smile, his eyes filled with doting.

Cai Yan was wearing a light blue long dress, her long hair flowing like a waterfall. She frowned slightly, and her eyes showed a thoughtful look.

"Husband, Yan'er has no inspiration for poetry at the moment. I wonder if you have any good works?" Her voice was as clear and pleasant as a yellow oriole singing in a valley.

"Hehe! Actually, I'm not good at writing poems. I'm only good at transferring them. Those poems from the past were passed down to later generations. Xiang'er should know them." Suo Chao winked at Yan Xiang with a hint of cunning in his eyes.

Yanxiang was wearing a pink silk dress, looking cute and lovely. She blinked and smiled knowingly.

"Sister Yan'er, the scenery here is pleasant! Let's go for a walk." She took Cai Yan's hand, her eyes full of excitement.

The nine ladies were stunningly beautiful, some smiling sweetly, others dignified and elegant, attracting many glances along the way. People stopped to admire their beauty.

The ten people split into three groups, each looking for their own fun. Some strolled along the streets, admiring the shops and scenery; some went into teahouses, tasting Yangzhou's famous tea; and some went to the lakeside, admiring the beautiful scenery.

Yangzhou's architecture is unique, combining the graceful elegance of the Jiangnan water towns with the grandeur and solemnity of northern China. White-walled, black-tiled houses are neatly scattered throughout the streets and alleys, and red lanterns hanging from the eaves add a touch of warmth to the city.

As a major commercial center in the late Ming Dynasty, Yangzhou was a hub of merchants and saw frequent trade. Ships were densely packed at the docks, loading, unloading, and transshipping goods from all over the world.

Boatmen busily shuttled between the boats, shouting orders and moving cargo. On the river, merchant ships came and went, their sails dotting the horizon, creating a bustling scene.

The market was bustling with activity, the cries of vendors echoing one after another, and a dazzling array of goods was on display, including jewelry, antiques, calligraphy and paintings, and specialty snacks.

Suo Chao looked at Xia Ji with a doting look on his face, holding a piece of Yipinsu in his hand and handing it to her.

"Jier, this is a pinch of pastry. Is it delicious?" Suo Chao's eyes were full of anticipation, and the corners of his mouth rose slightly.

Xia Ji took a pinch of the pastry, took a bite, and her eyes lit up immediately. A satisfied smile appeared on her face as she savored the taste of the delicious food.

"Husband, this is delicious too. I never thought there are so many ways to cook delicious food." Xia Ji's eyes were shining with surprise, and there was still a little crispy crumbs at the corner of her mouth.

Suo Chao turned to look at Zhen Tuo again, his eyes falling on the roasted cake in her hand.

"Tu'er, what do you think of this cut flower candy?" Suo Chao raised his eyebrows slightly, with a questioning look in his eyes.

Zhen Tuo took the roasted cake and ate it with gusto. After hearing what Suo Chao said, she raised her head and took a look at the flower candy.

"Husband, please buy it for Sister Xia Ji." Zhen Tuo showed a gentle smile on his face, his eyes full of concern.

Suo Chao then looked at Liu Jian with a questioning look in his eyes.

"Jian'er, what about you? I think the Snowflake Crisp one is also good." Suo Chao's eyes were full of anticipation, hoping to get a response from Liu Jian.

Liu Jian shook his head slightly, a helpless smile on his face.

"Husband, this is too much. I can't eat anymore." Liu Jian's hand gently stroked his stomach, with a hint of satisfaction in his eyes.

The prosperity of Yangzhou City captivated the nine ladies. However, a crisis loomed. The Qing army's cavalry was approaching Yangzhou, and the shadow of war loomed over the city. Although the people continued to go about their daily lives, they were filled with anxiety.

Some foresighted people began to pack their bags and prepare to flee the city that was about to be engulfed in war. Meanwhile, the government was strengthening the city's defenses and recruiting soldiers in preparation for the coming battle.

The air in Yangzhou was filled with tension, as if a storm was about to come. This prosperous city was about to face a cruel test.