xymnovel Chapter 378 The Game Between the Parties
Chapter 378 The Game Between the Parties
Meanwhile, Su Kai did not fall asleep in the Yunwang Mansion.
He sat in his study, toying with a chess piece in his hand, as if pondering his next move.
His son, Su Ye, had already received his letter and must already know the whole plan.
He was looking forward to Su Ye's reaction and the final outcome of this game.
At the same time, the Great Qian Dynasty.
The night was as dark as ink, and the lights within the Great Qian Imperial Palace were dim. The layers of palaces appeared and disappeared in the darkness, as if telling the story of the imperial family's glory and its heavy burden.
Emperor Si Xiaofei of the Great Qian Dynasty stood alone in the imperial study. Beside him, his chief attendant, the personal eunuch who had accompanied him since childhood, stood quietly with his eyes lowered.
The atmosphere between the two was silent and heavy, as if even the air itself had frozen.
"The Yellow Turban Army should be entering Qianzhou soon, right?"
Finally, the emperor broke the long silence, his voice both confused and resolute.
Behind the splendor of imperial power, powerful clans, like ancient trees with intertwined roots, were deeply rooted in this land, their lush foliage overshadowing the glory of the imperial family.
Over the course of several generations, these aristocratic families gradually gained influence in the imperial court, becoming a force to be reckoned with.
However, the authority of the royal family cannot be challenged.
Si Xiaofei's predecessor had long been aware of the threat posed by powerful clans.
Under this immense pressure, the previous and current emperors of the Great Qian Dynasty began to meticulously plan to weaken the power of aristocratic families in order to consolidate imperial authority.
As mentioned before, another top war god of the Great Qian Dynasty who was taken away by the previous emperor was once ranked alongside Nangong Tianxia as a pillar of the Great Qian Dynasty, and was a prominent representative promoted by a noble family.
His death not only devastated the aristocratic families by losing a great general, but also revealed the undercurrents of competition between the royal family and the aristocratic families.
Through the royal family's ingenious schemes, this war god ultimately met his demise.
His fall was like a brilliant star falling from the sky, shocking the entire Great Qian Dynasty.
Amid their grief, the aristocratic families also sensed the royal family's determination and power to weaken them.
In the previous arrangements, the royal family demonstrated superb political skills.
By exploiting the conflicts between powerful families, they divided and weakened them, gradually eroding their power.
The death of this top war god was a key part of the royal family's plan.
His departure not only weakened the military power of the aristocratic families, but also dealt them a heavy psychological blow.
Within the royal family, two emperors plotted together, proceeding step by step with great care.
They knew that the power of aristocratic families should not be underestimated, so they proceeded with extreme caution, afraid of alerting the enemy.
In this silent contest, the relationship between the royal family and the aristocratic families has become increasingly delicate and tense.
As the scheme unfolded, the aristocratic families began to feel immense pressure from the royal family.
They realized that they were gradually falling into a trap set by the royal family.
However, these powerful families were not ones to sit idly by and wait for their doom.
They began actively seeking countermeasures, attempting to disrupt the royal family's plans and restore the prestige of their aristocratic families.
The Taiping Rebellion, and even the Yellow Turban Rebellion, were just the beginning!
Similarly, just as powerful families were exploiting the Yellow Turban Rebellion, so too was the Great Qian imperial family.
Otherwise, given the foundation that the Great Qian Dynasty had built up over hundreds of years in the five states of the Central Region, how could the Yellow Turban Army have stirred up such a huge storm?
It was nipped in the bud by the Suspended Mirror Division of the Great Qian Dynasty long ago.
Why make such a fuss!
The Yellow Turban Army was merely a weapon forged by the combined efforts of the Great Qian imperial family and numerous powerful clans.
As for who this knife will ultimately strike.
Then it's up to each person to rely on their own abilities.
Upon hearing Si Xiaofei's words, Da Ban raised his head slightly, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure.
He was well aware of the emperor's determination and understood the weight and helplessness behind this decision.
"Your Majesty, this move is extremely risky. If the Yellow Turban army gets out of control, it could endanger the safety of the entire Great Qian Dynasty."
After thinking for a moment, Otomo said softly.
"Risk? Is there any greater risk in this world than that of powerful clans? They are like a bone-deep ailment, and we must get rid of them!"
"I would rather endure the pain of scraping my bone to heal myself than fail to deliver a heavy blow to these powerful families."
Si Xiaofei sneered, his fingers rubbing the jade seal in his hand.
Ōtomo remained silent, knowing that the emperor's mind was made up and any persuasion would be futile.
He could only silently support the emperor and accompany him through this difficult period.
"Qianzhou, as the capital of the Great Qian Dynasty, is the Qianzhou of the Great Qian imperial family, and also the Qianzhou of many aristocratic families."
"In Qianzhou, where the capital of the Great Qian Dynasty is located, the powerful aristocratic families are the most formidable! How laughable!"
"The Yellow Turban army's invasion of Qianzhou this time is intended to deal a heavy blow to the aristocratic families."
"I want them to know that this world ultimately belongs to me!"
Si Xiaofei walked to the window, looked at the night outside, and said wistfully.
"Your Majesty, although this move may severely damage the powerful families, in the end, it will be countless citizens of the five states in the central region of the Great Qian who will suffer."
Daban sighed softly.
"I know, but a short pain is worse than a long one."
"For the future of the Great Qian Dynasty, and for the stability of the royal family, I must do this."
The emperor turned around and looked at his lord with unwavering eyes.
Otomo lowered his head and said nothing more.
He understood the emperor's predicament and determination, and knew that he could not change anything.
All we can do is pray silently, pray that this painful but necessary reform will be successful, and pray that the Great Qian Dynasty will usher in a new dawn.
"It'll be soon, it'll be soon..."
The night breeze blew gently, carrying away the noise and heat of the day, but it couldn't take away the tension and excitement of this game of power.
All factions are secretly plotting and scheming against each other, all for the sake of final victory.
In this game, only time will tell who the real winner will be.
...
In the days that followed, Su Ye and Meng Zhang exchanged secret letters like a gentle stream, constantly discussing the details of their upcoming operation.
The two were like two masters of chess, meticulously planning and advancing step by step, all to ensure the plan would be foolproof.
Under Su Ye's rigorous training, the Cangzhou army has increasingly shown its prowess, with soldiers in high spirits, waiting for the moment to emerge from their cocoons and transform.
On this morning, the sun arrived as promised, its golden rays shining upon the majestic pass, making the ancient city walls appear even more solemn and majestic in the dawn light.
Su Ye stood atop the city wall, his armor gleaming coldly in the sunlight, the longsword in his hand seeming to yearn for blood.
As the sun slowly rose, the Yellow Turban army camp gradually became lively.
Soldiers busily moved between tents, some preparing breakfast, others sharpening their weapons, creating a tense yet orderly atmosphere of combat readiness.
However, beneath this calm surface lie turbulent waves.
As the supreme commander of the Yellow Turbans, Meng Zhang held a pivotal position in the Yellow Turban army, and the false information he deliberately leaked quickly spread throughout the army.
He claimed that several Daqian generals behind the Cangzhou army were preparing to launch a fierce attack on the rear of the Cangzhou army at some point, intending to form a pincer movement with the Yellow Turban army.
This news was like a bombshell, causing a huge uproar among the Yellow Turban Army.
This news will not expose his identity as a double agent, since this intelligence is true!
It's just targeting certain people...
That's a bit hard to say.
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