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Chapter 675: Great Fortune and the Three Rebel Kings
Chapter 675: Great Fortune and the Three Rebel Kings
"King Chen, we should focus on rebelling against the Heavenly Emperor, not getting entangled with the various Celestial God Kings," Yu Qian said with a troubled expression. He had always wanted to steer things back on track, but Chen Liuhuan had already taken full control of the Stone Army, leaving him powerless.
Even the people sent by the clan to assist could not re-establish control; many of them were even driven away by Chen Liuhuan.
After all, the people sent were all newcomers, and even if they were planted within the Stone Army, they had no foundation. Yu Qian had also thought about inciting a mutiny among his subordinates, then supporting a puppet to take over, but he had never succeeded.
"Entanglement? It's not that I, Chen Liuhuan, want to fight them; it's that they won't let me be. If Mr. Yu can persuade them to stop the war, I won't even demand an apology, just a share of their grain and supplies, and this matter will be over," Chen Liuhuan sneered.
"Is that possible?" Yu Qian was dumbfounded. It was impossible because the other side had the same idea. If they really gave him grain and supplies, Chen Liuhuan would only be more determined to continue, and he would launch a full-scale attack to crush the opposition.
The same situation applied to the other rebel kings who had risen to power; none of them would back down.
"Mr. Yu, you are known for your wisdom. I believe you have a plan this time as well," Chen Liuhuan's tone changed, now filled with expectation.
Yu Qian was no fool; he knew exactly what Chen Liuhuan meant. Chen Liuhuan was preparing to kick him out of the power center. After all, for the current Stone Army, he was too much of a hindrance.
In recent days, he had been targeted by Chen Liuhuan multiple times, and many of his past provocations and suppressions had been brought up.
"King Chen is joking. I am just a humble scholar, how could I be so wise?" Yu Qian laughed awkwardly. He knew that if he really agreed to negotiate with the other rebel kings, he would likely be killed on the way.
The ones who would do it were definitely arranged by Chen Liuhuan.
"Mr. Yu, you are too modest. The establishment of my Stone Army would not have been possible without your great assistance. Now, in the time of crisis for the Stone Army, I hope you can lend a hand," Chen Liuhuan said politely, but his meaning was clear: you have to go, whether you like it or not.
This was about saving face. If you went, you could be let off with a blind eye. If you didn't, don't blame him for being ruthless.
This made Yu Qian's expression rather gloomy. How did things end up like this when everything seemed normal at first?
'I can't let Chen Liuhuan grow any further. If the Heavenly Emperor doesn't recover his power, he might be overthrown by Chen Liuhuan, who could establish a new dynasty. That would be a complete waste of our efforts.' Yu Qian realized he had been used, and he couldn't understand why, among so many useless people, one would stand out.
"King Chen's trust is heavy. I will do my best to persuade those Celestial God Kings and serve King Chen in the rebellion against the Heavenly Emperor," Yu Qian knew he couldn't stay any longer and had to leave.
"Good, good, good!" Chen Liuhuan said three times, then added with a worried tone, "The journey ahead is fraught with danger and multiple blockades. I hope Mr. Yu will be cautious on your solo journey to avoid falling into the enemy's trap."
Hearing this, Yu Qian put on a grateful face but couldn't help but think, 'This man is truly ungrateful. He says he's letting me go, but he will definitely send people to intercept me on the way to prevent me from being used by others.'
Not even a guard to protect him, and he still dared to say these things.
"Thank you for your concern, King Chen. If there are no other matters, I will go and pack my belongings."
"Go, be careful on the way."
This exchange, to outsiders, looked like a harmonious relationship between a ruler and his minister.
After Yu Qian left, Chen Liuhuan's false smile vanished.
"Shadow Lord, are you sure this will fool him?" Chen Liuhuan asked.
Somewhere nearby, a shadowy figure sat.
"Yes, you need to achieve the fourth realm of martial arts as soon as possible. The alien races will likely do their best to incite conflict among the rebel kings, so you need to have the ability to protect yourself," the Shadow Guard said calmly.
"These alien races are truly relentless in their efforts to weaken our human race," Chen Liuhuan couldn't help but remark. How else could they do such contradictory things?
To weaken the rebels during the process of rebelling is something unheard of.
"However, this is also an opportunity. We can devise a plan to lure them to the Imperial Capital. Once they are there, we can capture them all at once. No matter how many schemes they have, once they are dead, everything will be resolved," the Shadow Guard said.
"???" Chen Liuhuan was completely baffled. What did he mean? Does the imperial court still have the strength to resist?
"Do you really think that the Great Qian Empire is at its end? The emperor merely wants to capture them all at once. If we follow the usual strategy of suppressing the rebels, we will be fully controlled by the alien noble families. These families have deep roots, with their disciples and old associates spread throughout the empire. Otherwise, why do you think those useless rebels are invincible in their conquests?"
"Isn't it because there are people from the noble families supporting them?"
"So, the best plan is to let them come to us."
Chen Liuhuan found the Shadow Guard's words hard to accept. This plan would undoubtedly abandon a large number of civilians.
"But if we do this, won't the land be filled with suffering and death? How could the emperor be so cold-hearted?" Chen Liuhuan couldn't help but ask.
"Give to gain, only by giving can you gain. If the emperor had a perfect plan, why would the imperial court be controlled by the alien noble families now?"
"You only think about your small family business. Have you thought about what would happen if the aliens win? It would be the end of our race. The Great Qian Empire can fall, but can the human race be destroyed?"
The Shadow Guard started with a bit of manipulation, after all, being a spirit, he had a few tricks up his sleeve.
After these words, Chen Liuhuan fell silent. The moral high ground was so overwhelming that he couldn't even argue.
"Moreover, in recent years, whether it's the high officials or the troops under their command, they are all incapable and unable to provide any real help. Even if they were to come, they would only add to the disaster. That's why you are the main force, building the Iron Blood Army to restore the empire."
Using only moral arguments wouldn't work, so he also played the emotional card. Moral and emotional appeals were combined, and he even painted a rosy picture.
"I understand. I was rash in my thinking and didn't see the emperor's difficulties," Chen Liuhuan said helplessly, because what the Shadow Guard said was true. Along the way, they had seen various cities and states open their gates to surrender without even putting up a resistance. If it weren't for the internal issues among the rebels, they would have already reached the Imperial Capital.
"But how do we lure them to the Imperial Capital? This will not be easy."
Chen Liuhuan knew that, apart from those rebels who were truly content with their current status, those with real ambitions had sensed something and were reluctant to go to the Imperial Capital, which was why they were entangled with each other.
On the one hand, they were preparing to annex the other rebellious kings, but they were stopped by the foreign noble families; on the other hand, they were waiting for the right opportunity.
"We'll take the initiative and with your talents, you can convince these rebels to surrender to you. By then, they can atone for their sins and also avoid calamity." The Shadow Guard instructed him to go and subdue the rebels.
But Chen Lihuan wasn't very confident. "This won't be easy. Neither Duanmu Yan nor Yan Ling are easy to deal with." Chen Lihuan said helplessly.
Now there are three formidable forces, besides Chen Liuhuan, these two are the other two.
The two brothers were strict in their military discipline, and their forces were strong and formidable. However, there were internal instabilities within their ranks due to ongoing conflicts with foreign tribes. They had even accepted followers and officials from these tribes, which further contributed to the current situation.
Without the help of his Shadow Guard, things would have been much more difficult for him.
You may not believe in your own abilities, but you must trust in His Majesty's faith in you. When you cultivated the Myriad Military Strategies, you were already blessed by the fortune of the Great Qian Nation. Although you can't make wishes come true, turning bad luck into good and overcoming difficulties with ease is still no problem. As long as you perform at your best, and move with emotion, enlighten with reason, and entice with benefits, success will come naturally.
Chen Liuhuan had a secondary protagonist's halo, and although it wasn't as good as the real one, he was still enjoying slightly better treatment than the actual protagonist before the latter's halo was fully established.
His tiger-like body trembled, and it wouldn't be impossible for the other party to bow their heads in submission.
The nation's fate rests on my shoulders. Chen Liu Huan muttered to himself, lost in thought.
(End of Chapter)
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