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"Chief Secretary Pang, there's no need to look so gloomy. I'm just laughing bitterly. It's clear now that Father won't send a single soldier to Cangzhou. We have no choice but to rely on ourselves. At this point, all we can do is give it our best and leave the rest to fate. Since that's the case, why not go all out? Not only will I demand money and grain from King Wei, but I'll also demand them from Father. Those who want to watch me fail will have to pay for the show." Xiao Ming, who had been laughing…-
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By the lotus pond, the blood that once stained the ground had long been washed away by a heavy rain. The serene scenery made it impossible to tell that a brutal battle had taken place here not long ago. The King of Wei smiled as he watched Xiao Ming, waiting for his response. "Third Uncle, if Cangzhou cannot be held, can your fiefdom truly withstand the onslaught? Or are you still counting on the Kings of Yan and Chu to come to your rescue?" Xiao Ming said coolly. Now, he no longer needed to spare the…
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"I've said everything that needed to be said. Given Father's temperament, he will surely adopt my plan." The Third Prince gently fanned himself with a paper fan, exuding confidence. Li Zhong, upon hearing this, revealed a sly smile. "Your Highness, this is a plan that kills two birds with one stone. The most important target is King Wei. When the barbarians invade, neither King Wei nor Prince Qi will be able to stop them. Once Qi and Wei fall, the barbarians, driven by their greed, will inevitably…
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In the Bishui Pavilion, Xiao Wenxuan continued to admire the glass goblets for a while longer. Seeing that Consort Zhen still looked worried, he comforted her, "But you don't need to worry too much. The barbarians' southern invasion is a matter of national importance. I won't treat it lightly. If Prince Qi can't hold out, I will order King Wei to send reinforcements. To the west is Prince Yong, and to the south is King Wei. If even that isn't enough, there are still my imperial guards." Consort Zhen…
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The glaring sunlight extended into the court, illuminating the fine dust particles floating in the air. The heated arguments between civil and military officials, as well as the princes, filled Xiao Wenxuan's heart with irritation. Like everyone else, he knew that the Great Yu Empire was no match for the barbarians. When Prince Zhao had visited the capital recently, his words had been filled with apprehension about the barbarians. Although Prince Zhao's underlying message was a plea for more money and…
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"Your Majesty has already made arrangements?" Empress Zhao was genuinely surprised, her expression one of astonishment. Consort Zhen was equally taken aback, as she had never heard Xiao Wenxuan mention this before. Xiao Wenxuan nodded. "The marriages of the princes of the Great Yu Empire are no trivial matter. They must be considered with the stability of the empire in mind." "Yes, Your Majesty!" Empress Zhao bowed, her expression tinged with disappointment. Her plan to further win over Xiao Ming had…
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A gentle, warm breeze wafted through the Bishui Pavilion, carrying with it the faint scent of spring from the newly sprouted greenery in the courtyard. Consort Zhen's delighted expression did not escape Xiao Wenxuan's notice. He smiled and said, "However, don't get too excited just yet. The Fei family is not an easy one to deal with. Prince Qi's marriage will have to wait for some time." "As long as the consort is a daughter of the Fei family, it will be worth it even if Ming'er has to wait a few more…
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"Consort Zhen, yesterday in court, many ministers impeached Prince Qi, seemingly quite dissatisfied with his actions in Qingzhou." As they strolled leisurely through the garden, Empress Zhao spoke to Consort Zhen. The imperial harem was a place where news traveled fast, and the concubines close to her had already informed her of this matter. Not only were Qingzhou's policies vastly different from those of the Great Yu Empire, but recently, rumors of Xiao Ming targeting and massacring local noble…
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"Fire tubes? What are those?" Pang Yukun looked puzzled. As a civil official, he had little knowledge of military weapons, so he asked. Fire tubes were the local term for cannons in the Great Yu Empire. The earliest cannons came in various shapes, with tube-like designs being the most common, hence the name "fire tubes." In Xiao Ming's previous world, fire tubes were also known as fire lances. Back then, the use of fire lances began in the Song Dynasty and matured during the Yuan and Ming Dynasties. By…
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The possibility of a barbarian invasion in the autumn. Apart from Pang Yukun, military generals like Lu Fei soon received the news. "Your Highness, as long as the equipment and weapons can keep up, defending Cangzhou City won't be a problem. But so far, even the equipment for the Qingzhou camp hasn't been settled. Can you hurry Chen Wenlong along?" Lu Fei shot a sideways glance at Chen Wenlong, who stood with his eyes fixed straight ahead, his teeth clenched in frustration. Chen Wenlong had a calm…
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