Eternal Life as False Emperor-Chapter 94 - 68: Grand Concubine Candidate Selection
Youzhou, Yan Land.
The Pseudo-Yan King, Zheng Yuantao, looked at the letter in his hand, his youthful, sinister face full of murderous intent.
"Refused my goodwill? Do I need the Great Yu Court’s recognition to become king?"
"Now, the world is in chaos, and the ruler of the world is the one with strong soldiers and horses!"
He is the third son of King Yan, yet remarkably talented, his Martial Arts Cultivation advancing by leaps and bounds, now reaching the First-grade Realm.
Behind him, several Martial Arts Sects and Noble Families support him, already harboring ambitions to usurp the throne.
In the Six Northern States, chaos is rampant, the Great Yu Court is corrupt and incompetent, requiring a true leader to rejuvenate Great Yu.
Zheng Yuantao believes himself to be the true leader of Great Yu.
For this, he secretly aligned with many Yan Land officials and troops, bestowing high positions to those who submit and secretly assassinating those who oppose.
Encouraged by him, his father’s ambition continued to rise.
But unexpectedly, his father was assassinated!
Now, tracing the assassin’s origin is unrealistic.
On the day of his father’s passing, he immediately convened his subordinates, using thunderous means to kill his eldest and second brothers, monopolizing the entire Prince Yan’s Mansion, becoming the true ruler of Yan Land!
The Capital City is only three days away from Yan Land!
If he wishes, he could storm into the Capital City in three days, committing regicide.
Unfortunately... heavy snow blocks the mountains!
More than half of his troops are Northern Lands cavalry.
In the heavy snow blocking the mountains, rapid marching is impossible, only sending spies to scout the surroundings of the Capital City continuously.
Shortly, a general clad in armor swiftly walked in, bringing a gust of wind and snow.
"Prince! The scouts report that all three routes—Tiger Mountain Pass, Baisha, and Fenghe Ferry—have heavy snow, cavalry cannot raid."
"Reaching the Capital City in a short time is unrealistic."
Zheng Yuantao stood with hands behind his back, gazing at the heavy snow, saying, "Heavy snow from the heavens, is this Heaven’s warning to me?"
"Is my step too perilous?"
"According to my plan, I should wait at least another three years to act, who would have thought it would be so urgent?"
"Prince!"
A strategist suddenly spoke up, "As the saying goes, planning is man’s work, success is Heaven’s will. With the Imperial Sword Manor suddenly being sealed by the court, we’re forced to act early."
"Also, the old prince’s sudden demise may be related to Emperor Zhengyong."
"Otherwise, soon after the incident at Imperial Sword Manor, the old prince is assassinated, who else but Emperor Zhengyong could have the power to do such a thing?"
Then someone else added, "Indeed, Prince, Emperor Zhengyong has under him a new espionage organization called ’Embroidered Uniform Guard,’ gathering Martial World people with money."
"Being able to assassinate the old prince within the heavily guarded Prince’s Mansion, their Martial Arts Cultivation must be at least in the Grandmaster Realm!"
"Throughout the world, who else but Emperor Zhengyong could summon a Grandmaster Realm Martial Artist for assassination?"
"Emperor Zhengyong...!"
Zheng Yuantao gritted his teeth, saying, "The Emperor of Great Yu, ruler of the world, resorting to such petty acts, assassinating my father through assassination!"
"This hatred... is irreconcilable!"
"Cheng De!"
A strategist immediately stood up, saying, "I am present."
"Use Emperor Zhengyong’s assassination of my father as the main point, write a proclamation to denounce the Emperor, I want the world to see Emperor Zhengyong’s true appearance."
"Once the snow stops, dispatch twenty thousand Dragon Cavalry to gallop into the Capital City!"
"Understood!"
Cheng De responded, then added, "Prince, as the saying goes, a good omen of abundant harvest is signaled by snow. Although this snow is a hindrance to us, for the common people of the Six Northern States, it’s a sign of good fortune."
"This omen also indicates the righteousness of your military action, receiving the endorsement of thousands."
"Otherwise, why is most of Youzhou and Binzhou snowing, yet only the Capital City is free of ice and snow?"
Upon hearing this, Zheng Yuantao laughed heartily, "Hahaha, truly worthy of being my top strategist, Cheng De’s words align perfectly with my heart!"
"This is Heaven’s will, Emperor Zhengyong is doomed."
"I am the true Emperor of Great Yu!"
The entire Yan City began to mobilize with Zheng Yuantao’s command.
In this situation, several carrier pigeons took off into the night, flying south.
The Capital City, Qiankun Hall.
Zheng Yi looked at the secret letter handed over by the Embroidered Uniform Guard, a flash of murderous intent in his eyes.
"After the snow stops, that’s the day Pseudo-Yan makes its move?"
"Twenty thousand Dragon Cavalry!" 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎
"Under the Youzhou Warlord Gongsun Bo, there are only six thousand Dragon Cavalry!"
"Pseudo-Yan’s strength, surprisingly so powerful?"
"Lu Lian."
"At your service."
"Continue monitoring Pseudo-Yan’s army movements, any sign of unusual activity, immediately send a message with carrier pigeons."
"Understood!"
Lu Lian quickly withdrew, while Zheng Yi got up and gazed in the direction of Pseudo-Yan.
"Planning a lightning strike with Dragon Cavalry against the Capital City? Too bad you miscalculated, I’m waiting for you!"
At this time, Liu Cheng’en quietly walked in, speaking in a low voice, "Your Majesty."
"What is it?"
"Consort Shuu sent someone to request an audience..."
"Consort Shuu, huh..."
Zheng Yi murmured, wondering if Zhai Fang, second in command of Yang Xuansu’s remnants, knows Consort Shuu?
She has been confined in Yonghe Palace for nearly two years, why suddenly request to see him?
Could it be... she knows Zhai Fang?
And is aware of the matter between Zhai Fang and the Empress Dowager?
For a moment, Zheng Yi felt somewhat uneasy.
Consort Shuu, Yang Huan, was the first woman to stir his heart, also giving birth to his first child.
But her father committed a grave mistake, no matter what she does, this fact cannot be erased.
After thinking for a few moments, he shook his head saying, "Tell her I have urgent matters, I’ll visit Yonghe Palace in a few days!"
"Proceed to Xianfu Palace!"
