Quick Transmigration: Survive to the End

Upon hearing Yin Yin's words, the emperor's anger turned into a smile.

He said to Eunuch Wu, "She is indeed my daughter, and she is of one mind with me."

Eunuch Wu replied, "The princess was raised under His Majesty's tutelage."

The Emperor nodded and looked at Yin Yin again: "The Prefect of Linxian has committed many serious crimes, yet he shows no remorse and even fled to Li Kingdom with the map of this dynasty."

"Li Guo knew that this was a sinner, yet he still accepted him. His intentions were malicious and he must not be forgiven."

"Yinyin, I wish to appoint you as marshal, leading half of the Dragon Soaring Camp to the border of the country, and also drawing troops from various prefectures, totaling 100,000 men, to your command."

"I hope you can bring me good news."

Yinyin solemnly replied, "Your subject obeys."

After the emperor's order was issued, the ministers didn't care much about his plan to attack Liguo, but they were quite unhappy about his appointment of Yinyin as commander.

But now that the emperor holds great power, he has gradually become stubborn and refuses to change his mind.

However, just to be on the safe side, the emperor still found two very experienced veteran generals to serve as his deputies, and also created a luxurious military corps for Yin Yin.

The court officials all realized that the emperor was trying to reward Yin Yin with military merits.

Knowing that the emperor had assembled such a formidable army of generals, the Li Kingdom was eager to submit, but just as the Li Kingdom captured the prefect of Linxian and was about to send him away, the prefect of Linxian committed suicide out of fear of punishment.

This time, Li Guo panicked.

Li Guo never saw any maps from beginning to end, but the prefect of Linxian died at this critical juncture. Li Guo is now in a situation where he can't clear his name no matter what he does.

Faced with the massive army led by Yin Yin, the Li Kingdom hastily engaged in battle and was naturally routed, losing ten cities in succession and losing half of its territory.

The old emperor of Li Kingdom died of anger because he had not designated an heir. His sons fought each other for the throne, completely disregarding Yin Yin who was attacking them.

Seeing this situation, Yin Yin felt it was an excellent opportunity. She ordered her men to continue fighting while simultaneously writing a letter to the emperor, suggesting that they might as well just destroy the country.

Yinyin has over 100,000 troops, the strongest generals and legions, and the Dragon Soaring Army she trained herself. Even if she fights in several places at the same time, it's not impossible.

But to be on the safe side and minimize casualties, Yin Yin also resorted to scheming.

The princes in the capital who only dream of becoming emperor, the ministers who dream of gaining power by marrying into the imperial family, and the corrupt officials outside the capital who cause unbearable suffering to the people are all bargaining chips that Yin Yin can use.

Because the people of many cities knew that their old neighbors had been doing well these past years, thanks to an emperor who was favored by heaven, and because Yin Yin had also obtained a new policy from the emperor, after the news was spread, the people of many cities simply opened their city gates without even having to fight.

Even the most loyal ministers who left the country were no match for Yin Yin's army because they had no support.

By the time the people in the capital of Li Kingdom reacted, Yin Yin and her men were already close to reaching the capital.

Because everything was going so smoothly, Yin Yin was starting to have doubts: "Even though the politics in Li Guo are corrupt, it's unlikely that they're only now trying to organize people to resist us. Have they really been blinded by the temptation of power?"

The deputy general said, "Marshal, you may not know this, but although Li Kingdom has famous generals, the old emperor of Li Kingdom is very suspicious. A year ago, he killed the Grand Marshal of the Army on charges of treason."

"The soldiers who used to serve under this Grand Marshal were either scattered by him or implicated by him. I heard that many people died because of this."

"The people who left the country still remember the kindness of that Grand Marshal, and are utterly disappointed in the old emperor. In addition, some of their relatives and friends have been implicated and died as a result..."

Yinyin understood: "We've come at just the right time."

She then looked at the deputy general in front of her: "General Sun knows a lot about the Li Kingdom."

General Sun said meaningfully, "I have been stationed on the border of Li Kingdom for many years, so naturally I need to know more about Li Kingdom in case of emergency."

"I see," Yin Yin said, her smile unchanged, but she was already beginning to suspect that this Li Kingdom might just be the third fire that Mingjing Hall had started.

Of course, this doesn't mean that the Mingjing Hall is stirring up trouble in the current court of Li Kingdom, but rather it's about the timing of this event.

Yin Yin had always wondered how the Prefect of Linxian could manage to escape to Li Kingdom with his entire family without anyone noticing along the way; it was quite remarkable.

When he reached the border, he would feel distressed just from the inspection, unless he had smuggled himself across from a mountain with few guards or had someone help him.

If General Sun was the border garrison commander back then, it means that he not only didn't suffer any consequences for letting the prefect of Linxian escape, but also gained the emperor's trust.

So, did the prefect of Lin County just happen to flee to the State of Li, or did someone know about the situation in the State of Li and want to do something to lure him there?

Yinyin felt that the latter was more likely.

However, it's best for Yinyin not to delve too deeply into such matters.

With the victory of conquering a nation imminent, and her soldiers waiting to be rewarded, she had no time to think things through.

Although the Li Kingdom's court reacted and organized troops to resist, Yin Yin finally revealed the crossbows and other weapons she had hidden all the way.

Yin Yin personally took action, employing a strategy of capturing the leader first.

With their commander-in-chief killed on the battlefield and their army falling, defeat became the only way out for them.

Yin Yin pressed her advantage and led her men to capture the capital of the Li Kingdom.

On the walls of the capital city of Liguo, the flags of other countries flew, and the newly victorious emperor of Liguo surrendered from the palace.

The prince of Li Kingdom, who had been sent abroad as a hostage, was also present. Although he was heartbroken by the fall of his country, he was still able to speak properly with Yin Yin.

In his words, "The disaster of leaving the country, though caused by external factors, was more often a self-inflicted destruction."

"I did my best, and although I didn't get a good result, I accept it."

"You're quite carefree," Yin Yin said. She didn't know him well and this was the first time she had heard that the prince of Li Kingdom was such a wonderful person.

The prince of Li Kingdom said, "I have no choice but to be carefree. My wife and children were killed because of the chaos in Li Kingdom, leaving only my daughter and me alive. What reason does Li Kingdom have to exist?"

Yin Yin suddenly realized: "Did you conceal the news of the defeat?"

The prince of Li Kingdom smiled and nodded, then called his daughter to his side and pushed her in front of Yin Yin.

“I once studied with the princess, so I shamelessly assumed that we were classmates. The country has fallen, and as a man, I am not afraid of anything, but I only have this one daughter, and I hope the princess can take care of her.”

Although he was smiling, Yin Yin felt that he was already like an empty shell.

"You have rendered meritorious service. When you return, His Majesty will surely forgive you and your daughter. It is best for children to grow up with their elders."

He shook his head: "How dare I, a sinner, presume to call myself a meritorious official?"

He gently stroked his daughter's head and wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes.

“My father-in-law was the Grand Marshal of the Li Kingdom back then, and my daughter is now the only surviving member of the Yue family.”