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Chapter 741 Helping Duanmu of Hengzhou Reveal His True Colors

"Of course not, but our strategy should be to secretly assist Wuzhou while openly maintaining peace."

"Your Majesty, the way to maintain balance lies in weighing and utilizing resources. Su Ye's strength lies in its military power and popular support, but its weakness lies in its shallow foundation and the fact that it still has conflicts of interest with the court."

"Our dynasty can secretly support Wuzhou by providing supplies, intelligence, and even military assistance, but we must do it discreetly and not let Su Ye find out, so as not to break off relations."

Upon hearing this, Si Yiqi's brows relaxed slightly, but he still looked worried.

Xu Zhongyuan turned around and looked leisurely at Si Yiqi.

"This method is feasible. It preserves the face of the Great Qian Dynasty and also subtly checks and balances Su Ye."

"However, the Yellow Turban Army of Wuzhou is nothing but a band of rebels. How could they possibly accept our aid, and how could they possibly withstand the onslaught of the Duke of Zhenguo's army?"

After listening, Si Yiqi pondered for a moment, then nodded in agreement, and then sighed.

"Your Majesty is overthinking it. The world is bustling with people coming and going for profit."

"Although Wuzhou is not a wealthy place, its people are fierce and its soldiers are brave. In addition, there is Zhu Wen of the Yellow Turban Army and many powerful families led by Jiang Xiaobai in Wuzhou. We may not be unable to fight them."

"As for whether they are willing to accept our assistance, I'm sure that with the talent and leadership that Jiang Xiaobai has shown, he will be able to understand our intentions."

Xu Zhongyuan shook his head slightly, as if pointing something.

"Regardless of the outcome of the Wuzhou victory or defeat, it will be profitable for our Great Qian Dynasty."

"If Wuzhou wins, Su Ye will suffer a setback, and our dynasty can take this opportunity to reassess our relationship with Su Ye and strive for more initiative; if Wuzhou loses, although Su Ye gains territory, he will also be severely weakened, and it will inevitably arouse the vigilance and dissatisfaction of other forces. At that time, our dynasty can unite all parties in the name of righteousness to jointly resist Su Ye, which is not impossible."

Upon hearing this, Si Yiqi's eyes flashed with understanding, and his worries immediately lessened considerably.

"Since you already have a plan, I would like to elaborate on how to secretly support the Yellow Turban Army and powerful families such as the Jiang family in Wuzhou in order to resist Su Ye's advance."

Si Yiqi's gaze lingered on Xu Zhongyuan's composed face for a moment before he spoke slowly, his tone tinged with urgency.

"Does Your Majesty still remember when the Yellow Turban Rebellion first broke out and the situation was turbulent, our Grand General Nangong Tianxia captured a key figure in the Yellow Turban Rebellion—Huang Chao—in the Battle of Ruizhou?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Zhongyuan smiled faintly, clearly having already devised a plan. He gently smoothed his sleeves and spoke slowly.

Indeed, after Huang Chao was captured, the late emperor did not rush to execute him, but imprisoned him in the imperial prison, intending to use him as a secret weapon to deal with the Yellow Turban Rebellion in the future.

Upon hearing this, Si Yiqi's eyes flashed. He naturally remembered the great victory of the Great Qian Dynasty in Ruizhou, which was an important turning point in the Great Qian Dynasty's confrontation with the Yellow Turban Army.

"That's right, the time has come."

"We can take Huang Chao out of the prison and secretly send him to Wuzhou."

"Huang Chao held extremely high prestige within the Yellow Turban Army, second only to the three Zhang brothers. His appearance would undoubtedly inject a powerful spiritual force into the Yellow Turban Army in Wuzhou. With just a shout, he could attract a large number of Taiping Sect followers to join the resistance in Wuzhou, adding considerable strength to the Yellow Turban Army and enhancing its momentum."

Xu Zhongyuan nodded and waved with a smile.

"Even so, the elite cavalry under the command of the Duke of Zhenguo are so powerful that everyone in the entire Great Qian Dynasty knows and is aware of them."

"Even with Huang Chao alone, and the many Yellow Turban soldiers in Wuzhou, they might not be able to withstand him."

Si Yiqi nodded upon hearing this, but then raised another concern.

"Your Majesty is absolutely right. The Duke of Zhenguo's army is indeed powerful and world-renowned, but we are not entirely unprepared."

"I have a disciple named Duanmu Yan, who is the son of Duanmu Lei, the Grand Commandant of the Great Qian Dynasty. This boy has been practicing martial arts since childhood and is exceptionally talented. Now his martial arts skills have reached the pinnacle, but he has never shown them to the world."

Xu Zhongyuan smiled slightly, as if he had already anticipated that Si Yiqi would ask this question.

"Oh?"

"Is this really true? The son of Grand Commandant Duanmu must be no ordinary person."

Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Si Yiqi's eyes.

"Exactly."

"Duanmu Yan is not only highly skilled in martial arts, but also mature and steady in his actions. If he accompanies Huang Chao to Wuzhou, he can provide covert support and protect Huang Chao at crucial moments, ensuring the smooth progress of our plan."

"At the same time, Duanmu Yan's presence can also serve as a form of surveillance, ensuring that Huang Chao will not do anything detrimental to our Great Qian."

Xu Zhongyuan nodded in approval, then said softly.

"Sir, your plan is truly a win-win situation. It strengthens Wuzhou's resistance and allows us to openly plant spies around Huang Chao. However, since Duanmu Yan is the son of the Grand Commandant, it's risky to put him in danger. What about the Grand Commandant himself..."

Upon hearing this, Si Yiqi's brows gradually relaxed, and a hint of joy flashed in his eyes.

"Your Majesty, rest assured, Grand Commandant Duanmu is a man of great principle who understands that the rise and fall of the nation is the responsibility of every citizen. Moreover, that boy Duanmu Yan himself longs for the opportunity to serve the country and prove his abilities."

"This trip to Wuzhou is both a training opportunity and a chance for him to prove his strength."

Xu Zhongyuan gently waved his hand, interrupting Si Yiqi's concerns.

"Sir, you are truly a blessing to our Great Qian! With you here, why should I worry about traitors like Su Ye, or about the decline of Great Qian!"

Upon hearing this, Si Yiqi's last trace of doubt vanished. He stood up, walked to Xu Zhongyuan, and bowed deeply with both hands.

"Your Majesty is too kind. I have only done my best to share the burdens of the country. I only wish that under Your Majesty's leadership, our Great Qian Dynasty will prosper and flourish for thousands of generations."

Xu Zhongyuan quickly returned the greeting and exclaimed in admiration.

"Alright! We'll proceed as you plan, sir. You'll be fully in charge of Huang Chao's affairs. Make sure it's done discreetly and don't let Su Ye find out."

"As for Duanmu Yan, I will summon him personally and give him a secret order to make him understand the importance of this trip."

Si Yiqi pondered for a moment, then finally nodded, a resolute glint in his eyes.

Seeing Si Yiqi's decisiveness, Xu Zhongyuan secretly admired him. Although the new emperor was young, he had extraordinary courage.

Si Yiqi waved his hand gently, signaling Xu Zhongyuan to step down, and then sat back on the dragon throne, gazing intently out the window.

The warm spring sun still shines brightly, but within the palace walls, undercurrents are already surging. The contest between the Great Qian Dynasty and Duke Zhenguo Su Ye has only just begun!

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Meanwhile, deep within the magnificent and majestic imperial city of Daqian, lies a forbidden place that strikes fear into the hearts of countless heroes of the martial world—the "Nine Nether Iron Prison."

This facility, a culmination of centuries of mechanical and martial arts wisdom from the Great Qian Dynasty, was specifically designed to suppress prisoners with extraordinary martial prowess and profound inner strength.

The name "Nine Nether Iron Prison" is enough to send chills down one's spine. Stepping into it means being cut off from the mortal world and entering endless darkness and despair.

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