After being demoted, my 300,000-strong army trampled the imperial city!

This time, Ake's search of Taiping Granary will surely yield results. Just to be on the safe side, Chen Futu sent another letter to Chu Jiang, telling him not to cause any trouble during this period and not to plunder the grain. Once Liu Bainian's only value is used, this useless commander can die.

At the No. 1 residence in Pingkangfang, Li Xiuning's belly is becoming increasingly prominent. It is estimated that she will give birth after autumn, but it is unknown whether it will be a son or a daughter.

Qin Liangyu had been shuttling between home and the academy during this time. She had no objection to Li Xiuning's pregnancy. On the contrary, like Yue Fei, she was more concerned about when to crush the steppe Tartars. This had almost become her obsession.

Her and Yue Fei's deep regret stemmed from the destruction of their country by a foreign tribe; Chen Futu understood her feelings all too well.

"Husband, Sister Qin said that if troops are dispatched, she will be the vanguard," Li Xiuning said with a smile, nestled close to him.

"What, you want to go to the battlefield too?"

"If I hadn't been pregnant, I would have been indispensable in this matter."

Li Xiuning touched her belly resentfully. Now she was being fattened up like a little pig, and her combat power was far from its peak. Just thinking about it made her feel uncomfortable.

"The war won't end so easily, and you'll have your chance to step up."

As the couple were talking, Consort Ge rushed in. "Your Majesty, an urgent report from the royal court says that Princess Beiwu has successfully usurped the throne. Military Advisor Zhang has helped her control the situation in the Northern Frontier. Emperor Beiwu has been placed under house arrest, and Empress Dugu has fled and her whereabouts are unknown."

"So fast?"

Chen Futu was shocked. That little vixen Liu Longyue was ruthless; she had succeeded in such a short time.

"Oh, right, there's also a message from Strategist Zhang."

A letter arrived from Consort Ge. Chen Futu opened it and frowned. Zhang Liang wrote in the letter: "The princess is not content with the status quo and plans to send troops to attack the northeastern defense line of Daqian. Taking advantage of the chaos in Daqian, she wants to march into the Central Plains and take a share of the spoils. I originally wanted to advise her to act cautiously, but she has gradually distanced herself from us and intends to break free from the king's control."

"What a clever princess from Beiwu! Has she grown too big for her britches? She's only just learned to walk and she's already trying to fly?"

Chen Futu snorted and handed the letter to Li Xiuning. After reading it, Li Xiuning clicked her tongue in amazement. "She keeps saying that she hopes Beiwu can get rid of the bitter cold land. From a big perspective, this is indeed an opportunity, but she has forgotten who supported her to rise to power."

"Consort Ge, have the Embroidered Uniform Guards tell the strategist to keep her under control and not let her act recklessly."

The Central Plains are already in chaos enough. If she enters the fray, it will be a repeat of the chaos of the Ten Kingdoms. What do they take the Central Plains for? Someone they can come and go as they please!

Consort Ge hesitated and said, "What if we can't stop them? The strategist and General An have too few troops; I'm afraid they can't control the overall situation."

"Then we'll use a trick to lure and kill her."

Chen Futu made a tough decision. As the King of the Northern Frontier, he would never allow the northern defense line to be breached. If all else failed, the Northern Frontier would first crush the northeastern defense line of the Great Qian Dynasty, take control of the passes, and then move south.

The military strength of Beiwu is similar to that of Huma. Once the northeastern gateway is opened, the consequences will be too severe. Not only will Daqian be exposed to Beiwu's iron cavalry, but the Kaiyang Pass area in the northern frontier will also be at risk of invasion. That damned woman is too obsessed and cannot be trusted at all.

"Report!"

No sooner had Consort Ge left than the Imperial Guards arrived at Residence No. 1 once again.

Chen Futu asked unhappily, "What has happened now?"

"Your Majesty, the Great Qian has withdrawn all its garrison troops along the northeastern border, and the 100,000 iron cavalry of the Northern Wu have already entered the pass."

"What did you say!" Chen Futu roared in fury, smashing his wine cup. "How dare Liu Longyue! What is Zhang Liang doing!"

"I don't know."

The Imperial Guards didn't dare to breathe loudly; this was the first time they had seen the King angry.

Li Xiuning quickly got up to comfort him, "Husband, don't be angry. That woman's goal is only to relocate her entire clan. She shouldn't dare to use force against the northern frontier."

"Okay, very good..."

Chen Futu was so angry he almost laughed; what he feared most had come to pass.

The reason for the withdrawal of the Daqian army was the relocation of the capital. The new emperor was going to completely abandon the northern territories. What a coward! Why didn't he dare to fight a battle to defend the capital?

As for why Zhang Liang failed to stop Liu Longyue, it's likely that something unexpected happened, or Liu Longyue was too fast, and he didn't have time to make any arrangements before the Northern Wu army was mobilized.

The Great Qian Dynasty is now like a piece of fat meat, and all forces have bared their fangs. Only time will tell who will become the ruler of the world.

Chen Futu bid farewell to Li Xiuning and returned to the royal court. Before he could even settle in, he received a message from Liu Longyue.

She first thanked him, then apologized, and finally said, "Your Majesty, I have no intention of being your enemy. Please grant me a piece of land to settle the people of Beiwu. I would be extremely grateful. If Your Majesty refuses, I will have no choice but to raise an army and fight south."

Chen Futu stared at the letter in silence. Now he finally understood why she was able to gain support to send troops in such a short time. It must have been a pie in the sky. She promised those powerful officials in the court that they could plunder the territory of Daqian and that the Northern Wu could move south to settle down. There was no other possibility.

Just as Chen Futu frowned deeply, Zhuge Liang and the others arrived.

Unlike rebel kings, the Northern Wu have the ability to sweep across the land. If they join forces with the Western Regions coalition and send troops from the Northern Frontier, they are very likely to be attacked from both the east and the west.

Zhuge Liang said, "My lord, the best course of action now is to appease the princess and verbally promise her a piece of land. We can deal with her after we resolve other problems."

"Yes, after all, we're family. Let's not tear things apart." Liu Bowen agreed with Zhuge Liang's strategy.

"Liang is willing to personally go to the Beiwu military camp to act as an envoy, and I think the princess will not refuse."

"Do you think I'm raising a tiger that will only cause more trouble?" Chen Futu asked self-deprecatingly.

Liu Bowen shook his head and said, "Of course not. The Queen Consort is different from Emperor Beiwu. She only wants the migration of her people, not to become the ruler of the world. As long as Your Majesty speaks kindly to appease her, the Beiwu Kingdom will eventually submit to you. This will prevent the bloodshed in the chaos of war and is a great merit."

"Very well, Prime Minister, take my personal letter to her and tell her that I agree. As long as she agrees to the merger in the future, I will treat the people equally."

Just as Zhuge Liang was about to receive the order, Qin Liangyu arrived and said, "Your Majesty, let me go."

"Are you kidding!"

Chen Futu would never let her pass, and all the soldiers shook their heads in disapproval.

She didn't get along with Liu Longyue, and since she went alone, who knew what Liu Longyue would do to her?

"She wouldn't dare."

Qin Liangyu was certain that as long as Liu Longyue wasn't stupid, she wouldn't touch her. She was the Northern Frontier King's beloved, and killing her would surely enrage the royal court. Given the Northern Frontier King's nature, he might slaughter the entire Northern Wu Kingdom in his rage, as the Western Regions' Longman had served as a cautionary tale.

Liu Bowen pondered, “Your Majesty, it’s certainly no problem for General Qin to go, and it’s easier to talk to women.”

Even so, Chen Futu still hesitated.

Qingyi suddenly appeared and said, "It's alright. Zhensu and I will kill Princess Beiwu on the spot if she dares to have any disloyal intentions."