xymnovel Chapter 12: Was I the Mastermind?
Chapter 12: Was I the Mastermind?
Just as the uprising of Zhang Jiao at the end of the Han Dynasty may have been driven by powerful families.
The Taiping Cult, which is now thriving in the Great Qian Dynasty, must have a large number of behind-the-scenes manipulators, with Old Silver Coin providing support.
Otherwise, Zhang Jiao had only been in Tianwu Continent for a short time, so it would have been impossible for him to have built up such a large-scale Taiping Sect.
Without a local guide, Zhang Jiao's Taiping Religion might have been suppressed by the Daqian Dynasty before it could even develop.
Therefore, Su Ye estimated that most of the people in charge of the Taiping Sect today are definitely from the group of forces behind it.
In other words, the Taiping Sect's winery probably only had a few drops of real wine from Zhang Jiao and his disciples, not even enough to fill a single bottle.
It's estimated that only the name Taiping Sect was coined by Zhang Jiao; the rest were all generously funded by kind-hearted people.
Therefore, this Yellow Turban Rebellion was most likely a power struggle between the various forces of the Great Qian Dynasty and the Great Qian imperial family.
Of course, the other four great dynasties and other kingdoms must have secretly lent a hand as well.
The Taiping Cult, a winery made up of various counterfeit liquors, accepts all comers. As long as you target the Daqian royal family, then we are good brothers!
"So, could it be that the Taiping Cult still has members from the Yunwang Mansion and the Nine Heavens Army?"
Su Ye suddenly thought of a possibility, and his expression became somewhat strange.
More than 500 years after the founding of the Great Qian Dynasty, the relationship between the three non-royal princes and the royal family had long been exhausted, and they could no longer get along.
After all, the Great Qian Dynasty only had nine provinces, and the three kings of different surnames occupied three of them.
Moreover, in the last hundred years or so, the three kings of different surnames have not been entirely clean, and have begun to meddle in the large states next to their garrisoned territories.
If the three kings of different surnames were to succeed, wouldn't the royal family only have three provinces left?
What is this? A role reversal?
I woke up to find myself surrounded by the territories of three powerful men.
The next part will probably be about why His Majesty plotted a rebellion.
Therefore, for more than a hundred years, the Daqian court has been desperately trying to weaken the three kings of different surnames.
No matter which aspect, they have to be censored, focusing on something that doesn't cause much damage but is extremely insulting.
How could these three kings of different surnames tolerate this?
Therefore, whenever it comes to matters concerning the Great Qian royal family, the three princes of different surnames will definitely take the lead in the charge!
Therefore, the more Su Ye thought about it, the more he felt that the Yunwang Mansion and the Jiuxiao Army definitely had a hand in the Taiping Sect, and that their hand was very deep!
...
So what's going on here?
I sat up in shock while on my deathbed, realizing that I was the one who had been responsible.
As expected, I was too naive.
Su Ye smacked his lips, his expression somewhat subtle.
Since that's the case, he doesn't have many concerns anymore.
War gods with distinct characteristics like Baihu and Yuwen Chengdu definitely cannot make a move.
Their unique White Tiger World-Slaying Spear, White Tiger Holy Blade, and flamboyant Phoenix Winged Gilded Axe.
Furthermore, their unique fighting style, as war gods, means that once they make a move, their true abilities will be revealed.
But they can't make a move, but Meng Zhang can!
With the strong support of Meng Zhang, a top-tier Saint General with a base commander level of 104.
It's not that we'll let the peasant army of the Taiping Sect overwhelm the regular army of the Great Qian Dynasty, but at least we can let them hold out for a while.
Even with the Yellow Turban Army's exaggerated numbers, they had a numerical advantage and were not their own people, so they could be easily worn down.
Su Ye didn't think anyone could defeat Meng Zhang, a basic commander of level 104, head-on under these conditions.
Moreover, Meng Zhang will only coordinate the overall situation from the center and will not show his face in public, which greatly reduces the risk of exposure.
Thinking this, Su Ye slowly put down the intelligence in his hand, got up and walked towards the study in the Prince's mansion.
Su Kai usually prefers to handle political affairs in the study of the Prince's Mansion.
"Father, are we involved in the Taiping Rebellion?"
Upon entering the study, Su Ye didn't stand on ceremony and sat down next to Su Kai, asking directly.
While asking the question, he also peeked at the scroll in Su Kai's hand.
Su Kai glanced at him, shoved the official documents in his hand into his hands, and pushed a huge pile of official documents on the table, as tall as a person, in front of Su Ye.
"How did you know...?"
"Oh, I forgot."
Su Kai, who was slowly bringing his hands together, asked a question casually, then suddenly remembered the net in Su Ye's hand.
Although the Luo Net was planted throughout various countries, its intelligence network still had some overlap with the Yunwang Mansion's intelligence system.
Subsequently, the Luo Wang organization will integrate the important information obtained by the two intelligence organizations and send it to Su Ye.
"What countermeasures does the Taiping Cult have against that invincible war god?"
Sensing something was amiss, Su Ye moved her chair away and asked curiously.
Gu Changqing, the invincible war god of the Great Qian Dynasty, is also a veteran of three reigns and a minister entrusted with the care of the young emperor. He has devoted himself to protecting the foundation of the Great Qian Dynasty.
For so many years, he has fought in the east and west, pacifying the land and stabilizing the destiny of the Great Qian Dynasty.
He was upright and incorruptible, highly respected, and extremely loyal to the royal family.
With the Golden Whip bestowed by the late king, it can strike down tyrannical rulers and treacherous officials. Even the current Emperor Qianlong greatly respects and fears it. It is capable of governing the country with its civil power and securing the nation with its military prowess.
He can be described as a figure like Wen Zhong.
"Um?"
"No!"
Su Kai looked at his son with a strange expression, seemingly puzzled as to why such a foolish question would come out of his mouth.
If the three kings of different surnames were truly confident in defeating Gu Changqing, the invincible war god, why would they be playing house with the Great Qian Dynasty?
We'd already rolled up our sleeves and were all shoulder to shoulder getting to work.
"In that case, how about letting Uncle Mengzhang lead our forces within the Taiping Sect?"
Ignoring his father's look of disbelief, Su Ye turned his attention to the influence of the Yun Prince's Mansion within the Taiping Sect.
"Um?"
"Feasible? Believable?"
Su Kai glanced at Su Ye in surprise and said slowly.
Are they capable? Are they loyal and trustworthy?
"Can!"
Meeting Su Kai's questioning gaze, Su Ye nodded firmly.
"Then let him come over."
Seeing Su Ye's determined look, Su Kai didn't ask any more questions.
The future of the Nine Heavens Army belongs to Su Ye, since Su Ye finds it credible.
That's believable!
It's just a minor move, whether you move left or right.
The three kings of different surnames never thought that a mere peasant uprising could cause any harm to the Great Qian Dynasty.
I've just been disgusted by this before, so I'm just going back for it this time.
To everyone's surprise, the scale and scope of this uprising far exceeded everyone's expectations.
Various forces entered the fray one after another, and several imperial stars began to emerge, stirring up trouble.
There were even some random people who got involved.
"Your Highness, Your Highness, General Meng has arrived."
During the question-and-answer conversation between the father and son, Meng Zhang, who had been summoned from the military camp, also arrived.
"Let Uncle in!"
"I'm going to inspect the military camp."
Upon hearing that Meng Zhang had arrived, Su Ye gave an order to the outsider and then quickly got up.
When Meng Zhang pushed the door open and came in, he patted him on the shoulder and then quickly left.
Next up was Su Kai, the leader of the Nine Heavens Army, testing Meng Zhang. There was no point in Su Ye just sitting there.
Moreover, he didn't want to be stuck in Su Kai's study all afternoon doing manual labor, overwhelmed by countless government affairs.
...
Several hours later, when Su Ye leisurely returned to the Yunwang Mansion.
Meng Zhang has already set off.
Alone, accompanied by a few of Su Kai's bodyguards, he crossed Dongling Pass and secretly headed to the Central Region Taiping Sect headquarters.
A vast net targeting the Great Qian Dynasty is gradually being cast!