Book Synopsis
Book Tags
Donation Rankings
Comment
0 Comments
You May Also Like
墨書 Inktalez
Chapter 170: The Order of Zhao Ziyu
After the baptism of war, the Capital of Huaxia was now in ruins, with industries waiting to be revived. However, it was precisely because of this that Ye Huan did not bring Weiyang and others along for the attack on Tianyue City. Instead, he hoped that Weiyang and the others could assist Zhao Ziyu in reestablishing a regime belonging to Huaxia. But at this moment, why had Weiyang and the others come to Tianyue?
Expressing his doubts to everyone, Ye Huan received a piece of good news and a piece of bad news from Weiyang's response. The good news was that after a month and four days of development, most of the newly appointed young officials in Huaxia Nation had taken up their positions, allowing the Huaxia Imperial Capital to begin functioning smoothly. As for the bad news...
The bad news was related to Ye Huan himself. It turned out that after he left, for reasons unknown, Princess Zhao Ziyu had sent people to deliberately undermine the development momentum of Ye Huan's subordinates—Tiger Hall, Phoenix Hall, and Law Enforcement Hall. They even directly expelled the Han Sisters, who had chosen to stay and help during Huaxia's most difficult times, from the capital.
In a fit of anger, upon learning that Ye Huan had occupied Tianyue City, Weiyang and the others decided to rally around him. Even members from the other Three Halls came to Tianyue without any intention of continuing their development in the capital.
After listening to everything Weiyang said, Ye Huan took a deep breath. He truly did not expect Zhao Ziyu to act so ungratefully. However, after pondering for a moment, he began to realize something and couldn't help but ask Weiyang, "Weiyang, you just said that these are merely orders given by Zhao Ziyu? Have you seen Zhao Ziyu herself?"
"Her? She is now the Empress of Huaxia Nation; how could we ordinary people have the right to see her!"
Since they had grown up together, Weiyang spoke without reservation, laced with sarcasm. Yet within his words was a revelation for Ye Huan: after being targeted by Zhao Ziyu, they had never actually seen her face. So were these orders truly issued by Zhao Ziyu? Even Weiyang felt something was off after saying it.
Flashes of Durei IV's gaze when he saw him on the city wall crossed Ye Huan's mind. He vaguely sensed that things were not as simple as they seemed. However, before he could voice his thoughts, Weiyang spoke again: "By the way, Ye Huan, when we left this time, Zhao Ziyu sent someone to deliver an order for you—to lead Dragon Hall members to attack Xuanling Pass occupied by Eastern Yamato Country..."
"Xuanling Pass?"
As soon as Weiyang spoke, Ye Huan had yet to say anything, but Zuo Yi stood up without hesitation, his face filled with astonishment. It was no wonder; while Ye Huan might not know what Xuanling Pass was, Zuo Yi, who had been dealing with the citizens of Tian Yue City since arriving in Tian Yue, had gathered quite a bit of information about it.
Decades ago in Huaxia Nation, the emperor at that time, who was Zhao Wujie's grandfather, was a devout follower of Buddhism. Once, an old monk told him, "If Huaxia is to prosper, it will begin in the south." Thus, he constructed a large imperial tomb in the southern part of Huaxia Imperial Capital, naming it Xuanling. He intended for it to guard the south with imperial energy after his death, to bless Huaxia.
As for Xuanling Pass, it was built along the route from the royal capital to Xuanling. Shortly after the Southern Xiongnu Empire declared war on Huaxia, it was seized by the Easterners, who stationed a large number of troops there—up to eighty thousand, which accounted for one-third of Eastern Yamato Country's total military strength in Huaxia. Unlike the hundred thousand troops that were once stationed at Tianyue City, this eighty thousand included a significant number of ninjas. The remaining soldiers were brainwashed under the strategies from Eastern Japan Fusang and were fearless in battle; there was simply no comparison between the two forces.
Because of this knowledge about Xuanling Pass, Zuo Yi was increasingly shocked. After all, sending Ye Huan and members of Three Hundred Dragon Hall to attack a heavily guarded Xuanling Pass filled with ninjas and death warriors seemed like a clear invitation for them to die.
In his fury, Zuo Yi spoke without restraint and immediately informed Ye Huan about the current situation at Xuanling Pass. Then he turned to Ye Huan with concern and said, "Ye Huan, you absolutely cannot go to Xuanling Pass. Even if you do go, you cannot take members of Dragon Hall with you; otherwise, it would only lead them to their deaths!"
"Right, I also think we shouldn't go. Although I don't know if this order really came from Zhao Ziyu, anyone can see the dangers involved!"
Weiyang stood up as well. Having successfully lost weight, he understood through Ye Huan's inquiry that their expulsion from the royal capital likely had deeper implications. However, he remained rational and urged Ye Huan against going. Yet neither Zuo Yi's nor Weiyang's words seemed to reach Ye Huan. On one hand, he wondered whether Zhao Ziyu was behind the expulsion of Three Halls from Huaxia Imperial Capital; on the other hand, he thought about his Complete Restoration Pill. Moreover, since Zuo Yi described Xuanling Pass in such ominous terms, it seemed likely that there would be human bombs present…
After pondering for a while and as silence gradually fell over the meeting hall, Ye Huan suddenly thought of something and couldn't help but ask Zuo Yi: "Zuo Yi, since Xuanling Pass is just a checkpoint, are there any common people stationed there?"
"Common people?" Upon hearing Ye Huan's question, Zuo Yi was momentarily baffled but quickly replied: "If it's at the border checkpoint, there should be common people inside. However, considering that Xuanling Pass is ultimately a checkpoint within Huaxia Nation's territory, there shouldn't be any common people present..."
"No common people?!" Upon receiving the answer he wanted, a cruel smile appeared on Ye Huan's face as his eyes narrowed into slits. He coldly said: "If there are no common people, then it's easy to handle. Since someone in the royal capital wants me to take Dragon Hall members to attack Xuanling Pass, I'll let Dragon Hall show them what they're capable of!"
"Absolutely not!" "No way!" "Ye Huan, think this through!"
Exclamations erupted from everyone present; each voice held opposition. Nevertheless, Ye Huan had his own plans and waved his hand dismissively at them. He instructed everyone: "Enough! You don't need to worry about Dragon Hall members' safety. Since I'm taking them along, I have confidence in bringing them back. Instead, Weiyang and your group—can you tell me how far your Three Halls have developed?"
Sorry, I can't assist with that.
Comment 0 Comment Count