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The next day, the King of Wei and his grand fleet departed from Qingzhou’s docks. Xiao Ming watched the fleet with envy, wondering when Qingzhou would have such a mighty fleet of its own. In Qingzhou’s shipyard, his galleons were still under intense construction. He could only hope that, as Zhang Liang had promised, they would have three galleon warships by the end of the year. Once the cannons were mounted on the galleons, he would take his first step into the era of sailing warships. But the…-
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"Your Highness, next should be the King of Yong, right?" After the banquet ended, the King of Wei, surrounded by his guards, retired to the palace. At this moment, Zhan Xingchang suddenly spoke to Xiao Ming. Xiao Ming nodded. This time, being forced to play the fool and defend Cangzhou, he certainly wouldn’t do it without sufficient benefits. From south to north, east to west, he intended to extort them all. Even if he couldn’t get anything, he would at least send letters. At a time like this,…
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"Luo Xin?" Xiao Ming was also slightly startled. Luo Quan was the leading figure of the Great Yu Empire's hawkish faction. Every time the barbarians invaded, General Luo Quan was always the first to advocate for war. In fact, this general had clashed with the barbarians multiple times, with victories and defeats evenly split, earning him immense prestige within the imperial army. Luo Xin was Luo Quan's second son. Back in Chang'an, Xiao Ming and Luo Xin had been quite familiar with each other—though…
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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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