334: Demons besiege the city, three counties are in danger
Prince Yans Mansion.
Liu Rushuang, in a plain dress, her face cold and beautiful, quietly looked at the crowd.
“The Lord Chief leaving at this time must be for a major event.”
With the Commander of the Demon Suppression Division absent, Zu Cang was the core of the Demon Suppression Division, and his every move attracted the attention of countless forces.
“Investigate immediately!”
“Within three hours, I want to know the reason for his departure from the Imperial Capital!”
“Yes, Liu Guniang!”
The advisors and generals nodded.
… …
Prince Qi's Mansion.
Prince Qi sat on the fishing platform, took a piece of bait, and threw it into the water, causing ripples that scared all the fish away.
“The Lord Chief leaving the capital is no small matter; how interesting.”
“Has the Demon Suppression Division had any major movements recently?”
He looked at the old man beside him.
The old man replied, “I haven't heard of any major movements from the Demon Suppression Division recently. The only thing worth noting is the early assessment for the Deputy Commander, with Yun Province Pacification Envoy Chu Jiang's name added to the list.”
Prince Qi narrowed his eyes and said, “My two brothers are quite interested in Chu Jiang, sending him resources and even beauties.”
“It's all for naught, a wasted effort!”
The old man raised an eyebrow, puzzled, “Your Highness, why do you say that?”
Chu Jiang was a peerless sword, and whoever could wield him would gain a significant advantage in the struggle for imperial power.
He had advised Prince Qi to win over Chu Jiang a while ago, but his suggestion was rejected.
Prince Qi said indifferently, “This sword can only belong to my Imperial Father; only he can wield it. As long as Chu Jiang isn't too foolish, he won't join the Three Kings' faction. He can only be my Imperial Father's lone official.”
“Moreover, once Chu Jiang becomes the Deputy Commander of the Demon Suppression Division, he will be completely independent and not subject to the court's constraints.”
This was also why he didn't try to win over Chu Jiang. Knowing it was impossible yet still trying was foolish. Even if he gave resources, Chu Jiang would simply take them.
Work for you?
Sorry.
That's not happening. It would be good if he didn't cause trouble for you.
He had thoroughly studied Chu Jiang's character.
Even if Prince Jin, under the title of Supervisor, ordered Chu Jiang, he might not necessarily obey your command.
The old man pondered for a moment and said, “That makes some sense, but you are certain that His Majesty will not die.”
Whereas those two are certain that His Majesty will die.
And quickly.
That's why they are desperate, snatching the blade from their own father's hand.
After all, once they ascend the throne, it will all be theirs.
“Imperial Father, I suspect he is playing a grand game, with all of us—including me, Prince Jin, Prince Yan, Chu Jiang, and many others—on the chessboard.”
The Chu Emperor's blades were not limited to Chu Jiang; some were hidden very deeply.
As for death?
Anyone could die, but he refused to believe the Chu Emperor could die.
“Then Chu Jiang, in terms of strength, is not outstanding among the Deputy Commander candidates. His competitors are very strong. Is Your Highness so confident that Chu Jiang can come out on top?”
The old man chuckled.
“We'll see. In a while, Chu Jiang will come to the Imperial Capital. Although this King has no intention of winning him over, getting to know him shouldn't be a problem.”
Prince Qi said with a faint smile.
Clatter!
Whoosh!
“Ah, it's hooked…”
Prince Qi reeled in a red brocade carp, held it in his hand, and played with it for a while.
Plop!
Then he threw it back into the fish pond.
“Your Highness, that red brocade carp just now was a superb specimen. Why did you release it?”
The old man asked.
“The fish is good, but what I want to catch is not a carp!”
Prince Qi simply replied.
The old man fell silent.
This fish pond was entirely stocked with carp, yet he didn't want to catch carp?
Catching other types of fish was simply impossible.
Alas.
One could only say that Prince Qi's way of thinking was different from ordinary people.
… …
Prince Jin's Mansion.
“The Lord Chief leaving the capital, such a major event, yet not informing the cabinet. This simply doesn't put me, the Supervisor, in their eyes.”
Prince Jin said gloomily. Since he became Supervisor, he had commanded the world, and all obeyed, but only the Demon Suppression Division repeatedly went against him.
“Prince Jin, the Demon Suppression Division has always only been constrained by His Majesty and Yuan Siming. Although you are now the esteemed Supervisor, you are not yet the Emperor. It is normal for the Demon Suppression Division not to notify you.”
His strategist said in a deep voice.
“When this King ascends the throne, whether it's Jixia Academy or the Demon Suppression Division, there can only be one voice, and that is mine.”
“Imperial Father is still too soft, allowing both to be independent of the court. This great task of reform shall be completed by this King.”
Prince Jin's eyes shone like a god. He wanted to lead Great Chu to new heights that no previous Chu Emperor had ever reached.
To become the Emperor with the highest power.
Throughout Great Chu, there could only be one voice, and that was the Emperor's. Once an imperial decree was issued, no one in the world would dare to disobey.
“We are willing to die for Prince Jin!”
“We are willing to die for Prince Jin!”
“We are willing to…”
Everyone cheered.
Important things are said three times.
… …
The bright moon hung in the sky, casting a silvery glow over the land.
The Yunzhou Demon Suppression Division was still brightly lit, with people working day and night.
Sun Commander, responsible for managing the intelligence department, was sitting in the Intelligence Hall.
“Report! Lingfeng County is besieged by a large number of demons! The county city is sealed by a demonic formation! The Demon Suppression Guard has sent a request for aid!”
“Report! Annan Prefecture is besieged by a large number of demons! The county city is sealed! The Demon Suppression Guard has sent a request for aid!”
“Report! Dahe Prefecture is besieged…”
“What?!”
Three consecutive messages caused Sun Commander's face to change drastically. Where did these demons suddenly come from? Why had no news been received at all?
A demonic siege of a city had not happened in Yun Province for hundreds of years.
Even attacking a single county was rare.
Let alone besieging three prefectures simultaneously.
“Immediately contact all departments of the Demon Suppression Division, enter Level One combat readiness, and all personnel stand by!”
“Yes!”
The Demon Suppression Guard in the Intelligence Hall began to contact them rapidly.
A moment later.
The high-ranking officials of the Demon Suppression Hall gathered.
🔊 Text To Speech
Listen while reading