novelSusiti Chapter 637 The Yuan Family's Scheme!
Chapter 637 The Yuan Family's Scheme!
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"Why did this happen... why did it turn out like this..."
Shi Fuchen murmured to himself in a low voice, weak and hoarse, as if it might stop at any moment.
He knew that the defeat in this battle was not only due to the strength of Nangong Tianxia and Lei Zelongqi, but also due to the internal strife and contradictions within himself.
He looked at Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu beside him. He saw that Yuan Shao's face was solemn and his teeth were clenched, as if he was trying to suppress the gasps that were about to escape his lips.
Yuan Shu, amidst his panic, inadvertently revealed a hint of secret joy in his eyes.
Shi Fuchen's heart sank. He knew that the Yuan family's ambitions were now obvious, and the defeat in this battle might just be the beginning of their usurpation of the Yan King's throne.
However, at this point, he had no time to think further.
Now he must lead the Crimson Guard to evacuate this land of death, otherwise, every single one of them will perish here.
Shi Fuchen gripped his longsword tightly as he led the remaining Crimson Imperial Army in a desperate struggle against the Great Qian army's offensive, trying to find a way to escape.
Yuan Shao and Yuan Shu also stayed close to Shi Fuchen. They knew that the defeat in this battle might be an excellent opportunity for their Yuan family, but only if the two of them could survive.
Otherwise, even the best opportunities would be irrelevant to them. Therefore, at this moment, they were more concerned about how to escape this land of death and save their lives.
Under the fierce attack of the Razer Dragon Riders, the Red Imperial Army's formation gradually collapsed.
The soldiers scattered, trying to avoid the rain of lightning spears.
However, no matter how they tried to evade, they could not escape the pursuit of the Razer Dragon Riders.
They were like a pack of prey, helplessly awaiting their fate.
The figure of the Thunder Dragon Rider was like a black lightning bolt on the battlefield, constantly shuttling through the formation of the Crimson Imperial Army. Each charge was accompanied by a roar, shattering the soldiers of the Crimson Imperial Army into pieces.
However, Shi Fuchen was powerless to reverse the defeat at this moment and could only watch helplessly as the Crimson Imperial Army was forced to retreat under the charge of the Thunder Dragon Cavalry.
Finally, after paying a heavy price, the Crimson Imperial Army successfully withdrew from that land of death.
Dragging his weary body and covered in wounds, he returned to the rear camp of the Crimson Imperial Army.
However, for Shi Fuchen, the defeat in this war became a permanent pain in his heart.
Inside the Red Imperial Army camp, Shi Fuchen sat on the throne, staring blankly into the distance, a surge of indescribable grief and helplessness welling up in his heart.
With Wei Linchao dead, he now had to face the predicament and the threat from the Yuan family alone.
Furthermore, the Crimson Imperial Army had just suffered a major defeat, and their morale was extremely low. If the Great Qian army were to take advantage of this and launch a large-scale attack...
This series of major blows that occurred in such a short period of time left him feeling powerless.
"My lord, please pull yourself together!"
"Now that our army has suffered a recent defeat, we need our lord to step forward, take charge, stabilize morale, and eliminate the threat posed by the Great Qian's pacification army!"
Yuan Shao walked to Shi Fuchen's side and comforted him in a deep voice.
Upon hearing this, Shi Fuchen slowly raised his head, glanced at Yuan Shao, and a complex expression flashed in his eyes.
Now, for him, besides the threat from the Great Qian army suppressing the rebellion, the biggest threat is the Yuan family, who have become deeply entrenched within the Red Imperial Army.
Meanwhile, as night fell, the Red Imperial Army camp was dimly lit, reflecting a somber and silent atmosphere.
Outside the tent, the wind swirled the clouds, seemingly recounting the thrilling battle that had taken place during the day.
In this turbulent atmosphere, Yuan Shu's figure moved swiftly through the dimly lit camp passages, his steps light and hurried, his face revealing an undisguised excitement that stood out starkly in the dull night.
Yuan Shu pondered in his heart that this great defeat of the Red Imperial Army was not only a setback for Shi Fuchen, but also a golden opportunity for the Yuan family.
In this chaotic world, the change of power is often accompanied by bloodshed and sacrifice, and now, the door to supreme power is slowly opening for him.
Entering a relatively secluded tent, Yuan Shu quickly lit the candles on the table, then took out a secret letter from his bosom, on which he wrote in great detail his analysis of the current situation and his plan of action.
He carefully unfolded the letter, a meaningful smile playing on his lips. He then began grinding ink, preparing to write a crucial secret letter to his father, Yuan Feng, and his uncle, Yuan Kui, who were far away at the Yuan family's headquarters.
"Father, Uncle, the defeat of the Red Imperial Army this time is truly the will of Heaven to help our Yuan family. The death of Wei Linchao has undoubtedly removed one of Shi Fuchen's arms, leaving him isolated and helpless, and his morale is low."
"This is a golden opportunity; we must strike while the iron is hot and not let it slip away."
As Yuan Shu wrote, he muttered to himself, the pen tip flying across the paper, each character revealing his intense ambition.
"I propose that we immediately mobilize the family's influence and, taking advantage of the Red Imperial Army's crushing defeat and heavy losses, extensively infiltrate all levels of the Red Imperial Army, from the lowest-ranking soldiers to the highest-ranking officers, ensuring that we are omnipresent and omniscient."
"Only in this way can we gradually infiltrate and eventually take complete control of this army. Although Shi Fuchen has the title of Yan King, he no longer has real power. When the time is right, we can take his place and establish the Yuan family's hegemony."
After finishing the last stroke, Yuan Shu examined the secret letter with satisfaction, as if he could already foresee a glorious future.
He carefully folded the letter, put it into a specially made bamboo tube, and then sealed it with wax to ensure the safety and accuracy of the message.
"Send this letter to the Yuan family headquarters immediately, and make sure to deliver it personally to your father and uncle without fail."
Then, he quietly summoned a trusted aide and whispered his instructions.
The trusted confidant took the order and left, while Yuan Shu sat at his desk, tapping his fingers lightly on the table, a surge of indescribable excitement welling up inside him.
If this move succeeds, the Yuan family will no longer be a behind-the-scenes family dependent on the Yan King's Mansion, but will truly become the new rulers of Yanzhou.
Thus, they became fully involved in this great struggle amidst the chaos of the world.
As for the fact that after usurping the throne, he would have to face the threat of the Great Qian Dynasty alone.
This is no problem for these aristocratic families.
The Great Qian Dynasty is now fragmented, and the Great Qian court is left with only Qianzhou and some surrounding areas, barely clinging to life.
Once the Yuan family takes over Yanzhou, they should directly declare their willingness to follow the orthodoxy of the Great Qian Dynasty. At that time, the new emperor will naturally not be able to fight the Yuan family to the death in Yanzhou.
After all, the reason why the Great Qian army is now fighting the Yan King so fiercely is that the Yan King and his allies, as one of the Great Qian kings of different surnames, have been favored by the emperor for generations, yet they dare to take the lead in launching a rebellion.
In this situation, whether for the greater good or for the legitimacy of the Daqian dynasty, the Yan King's lineage must be beheaded to deter the world.
However, there is still a possibility of reconciliation with the Yuan family under the command of King Yan.
After all, the Great Qian Dynasty is currently riddled with problems, and these hundreds of thousands of troops sent to quell the rebellion are a vital force for the crippled Great Qian court.