Chapter 996: Chapter 996
Capítulo 996: Chapter 67: Nightfall_3
If employed properly, this official will be beneficial to the nation and bring fortune.
If not used well, this official may cause chaos and bring disaster to the country!
Obviously, the Emperor is a prime example of employing people correctly.
“It’s a pity that the Imperial Uncle ultimately chose this step.”
The Emperor suddenly looked somber and sighed.
In terms of employing people and commanding subordinates, he considered himself not inferior among the past monarchs of the Da Lan Dynasty.
First, there was the Grand Secretary Ye Ze’an, under his full support, the cooperation between ruler and minister led to the ‘Mingxin Reformation.’
Then, there was Marquis Jing’an Li Fei, whom he promoted greatly, trusted completely, and thus received Li Fei’s full repayment.
But in the matter of Prince Li Qin Mingli, the Emperor felt he bore some responsibility.
This responsibility lay not in failing to keep an eye on Prince Li, giving the other party the chance to rebel. Official source ıs novel⚑fire.net
In fact, the court’s ‘strict defense’ against Prince Li had reached the extreme; any more would have truly been pushing the other party into rebellion!
For a Peak Strong Person who has decided to ‘strike violently,’ the court is unable to fully guard against them.
Such was the case with Qing Xu, such was the case with Qi Ming.
And now, it is the same with Prince Li.
Even if it was discerned in advance that Prince Li might rebel, it was just a possibility.
Could one, for such an uncertain possibility, actively push the other party to rebellion, and then expend national power to kill a Peak Strong Person?
Perhaps in another era it could be considered, but given the state of the Da Lan Dynasty, it was clearly not feasible.
Therefore, whether it was the Emperor or Ye Ze’an, there was actually little that could be done about Prince Li.
No extreme actions could be taken, nor was it wise to probe excessively.
If the other party did not rebel, letting the Eldest Prince cause trouble, the southern border would not change hands.
If the other party did rebel, then it would naturally be the worst outcome.
In the current situation, the Emperor could only blame himself for not decisively eliminating the person in advance when the other party had not yet broken through!
This is the point at which the Emperor reflects and reproaches himself in this matter.
“Blame only Qing Xu for letting him see the possibility of advancing further.”
Wenren Zheng comforted him.
If it weren’t for the changes brought by Qing Xu, with Qin Mingli’s temperament and the bonds accumulated over the years, the other party wouldn’t have come to this point today.
Back then, the Emperor acquiesced to Qin Mingli seeking guidance on Martial Arts Cultivation from Wenren Zheng, allowing him the possibility of a breakthrough, also because he appreciated Qin Mingli’s character of not caring about power.
If employed properly, one more Martial Saint for the nation, one more Peak Strong Person for the Imperial Family, it is still more beneficial than harmful.
Yet no one foresaw that the West Continent would invade, making people see the real possibility of unifying the world and see hope beyond the peak.
Nor could anyone predict that Qing Xu would rebel, bringing so many variables.
The Emperor repeated this name, his expression complex.
In a certain sense, the fate of the Da Lan Dynasty, his own fate, and the fate of many people were all changed by Qing Xu!
“Cough, cough, cough!”
The Emperor began to cough violently again.
Wenren Zheng’s eyes flashed with a hint of sadness, as he used Force to calm the other’s breath and spoke:
The Emperor was about to nod, but the words of Yun Shu’s hexagram phrase emerged once more in his mind—stability and danger exchange, disaster and fortune arise together.
His eyes flickered, and finally, he spoke:
“Wenren, fetch paper and pen.”
Inner City of Lanling City.
Under the moonlight, the sounds of zither, flute, and drums played together.
By the lake, over ten beautiful dancers in brightly colored long skirts and revealing snow-white legs, each holding a round fan, danced gracefully to the music.
The Third Prince sat in a pavilion, drinking wine and loudly applauding.
He had drunk quite a lot, and those phoenix-like eyes were already somewhat blurry, making him appear even more graceful.
The maid Xiaohua stood quietly behind the Third Prince, like the other’s shadow.
She paid no attention to the beauties dancing by the lake, but silently sensed the prying eyes in the dark.
Since the Eldest Prince escaped Lanling City, the surveillance on the Third Prince had become even more intense, to the point of being blatant!
Moreover, subtle undercurrents began to stir within the Capital, impacting many forces belonging to the Third Prince.
Previously, due to the Righteous Law Pavilion’s case of selling Exotic Beasts and various materials, the Third Prince’s forces in various Provinces suffered severe setbacks!
Now, the forces he had inside the Capital City were either removed or chose to ‘abandon the dark for the light.’
It appeared that this prince, once a promising contender for the throne, was now weak and alone, seemingly resigned to wasting away in his manor.
And the way the Third Prince presented himself was exactly like that—
Spending his days drinking and watching dances, indulging in enjoyment, seemingly abandoning himself to despair and completely laid back.
The dance party continued late into the night before the Third Prince embraced several dancing girls and returned to his chamber.
Soon, sensual sounds emanated from the room.
The Third Prince’s body seemed strong, engaging actively until late into the night before the room quieted down.
In the room, several dancing girls lay half-naked, sprawled haphazardly across the carpet, all deep in sleep.
The Third Prince lay with his upper body bare, embracing two dancing girls in bed.
Suddenly, a shadow appeared by the bed.
Xiaohua silently appeared here using [No Distance] Divine Skills.
She moved her fingers slightly, and a completely transparent silk thread fell on the Third Prince’s forehead.
The next second, Xiaohua appeared within the Third Prince’s consciousness.
“Your Highness, Xu Jing is dead, Bai Chen lost an [Ying Body].”
Xiaohua detailed the situation in Feng Province.
After hearing, the Third Prince showed no surprise.
Within the Consciousness World, he appeared extremely indifferent, exposing no emotion:
“Let the Gouchen Sword Sect begin action, Bai Chen goes dark, await the right timing.”
“Continue pushing forward according to plan.”
A moment later, Xiaohua silently vanished from the room.
On the bed, the Third Prince, embracing two beauties, wore a smile like he was having a good dream.
Year 49 of Hong Guang, July 7th.
The Eldest Prince Qin Zihong and Prince Li Qin Mingli led the Southern Border Army to officially march north!
This time, the Southern Border rebellion and internal conflicts caused some casualties, plus existing vacancies and the need to keep some people guarding.
So the Eldest Prince and Prince Li actually led just over fifty thousand troops.
This troop, claiming to ‘purge ministers close to the throne,’ was falsely proclaimed as a hundred thousand army!
The same day, as the Southern Border Army marched north, Li Fei was also on a ‘northern march.’
He departed alone from Datong Prefecture, heading for Feng Province.
Xu Jing is dead, half of the great vengeance repaid.
The remaining half, it’s time to settle it!
Year 49 of Hong Guang, July 7th.
The Eldest Prince Qin Zihong and Prince Li Qin Mingli led the Southern Border Army to officially march north!
This time, the Southern Border rebellion and internal conflicts caused some casualties, plus existing vacancies and the need to keep some people guarding.
So the Eldest Prince and Prince Li actually led just over fifty thousand troops.
This troop, claiming to ‘purge ministers close to the throne,’ was falsely proclaimed as a hundred thousand army!
The same day, as the Southern Border Army marched north, Li Fei was also on a ‘northern march.’
He departed alone from Datong Prefecture, heading for Feng Province.
Xu Jing is dead, half of the great vengeance repaid.
The remaining half, it’s time to settle it! Year 49 of Hong Guang, July 7th.
The Eldest Prince Qin Zihong and Prince Li Qin Mingli led the Southern Border Army to officially march north!
This time, the Southern Border rebellion and internal conflicts caused some casualties, plus existing vacancies and the need to keep some people guarding.
So the Eldest Prince and Prince Li actually led just over fifty thousand troops.