Chapter 241 - A Scheme to Sow Discord? Ridiculous! Vast Sea Dynasty Invades, War is About to Break Out, An Imperial Edict of Amnesty?

"Miss, all these men in black carry a token of the Qin Dynasty's Black Ice Platform!"

"Subordinate suspects that the ambushers were undoubtedly from the Qin Dynasty!"

Soon, the Guard Leader handed over a token.

Zi Nu took a glance at it, and a faint, playful smile curled at the corner of her lips.

She neither agreed nor disagreed with the Guard Leader's judgment.

She gave no comment.

"Clean up the battlefield. We're moving on!"

"As for the true identity of these men in black, the truth will come to light sooner or later."

"Yes, Miss."

Inside the carriage, Xue Nu looked curiously at the token.

"Sister Zi Nu, are you suspecting that those people weren't sent by Ying Zheng?"

"Very likely."

"If not the Six Kingdoms, then it was Xiong Qi."

"In order to sow discord between the Hundred Yue City and the Qin Dynasty, they will stop at nothing."

"If the two of us had died here today, with Yan Lingji's temper, even if she realized it was a conspiracy, she would still go to war with the Qin Dynasty without hesitation."

"At that point, the forces of the Six Kingdoms or Xiong Qi would have achieved their goal."

Zi Nu spoke with a chilling tone.

"Xue'er, don't worry about it. Leave this kind of thing to that big scoundrel."

"From what I know of him, he'll never let these schemers go unpunished!"

"Because these people crossed his bottom line."

"Hehe, I'm quite looking forward to seeing how he handles this."

Zi Nu chuckled lightly.

She seemed to have a deep understanding of Zhu Houzhao's personality and temper.

But she was completely unaware that her conversation with Xue Nu was being overheard word for word by Zhu Houzhao hovering in the air outside.

A wry smile appeared on his face.

Still, Zi Nu was right.

He had no intention of letting the masterminds behind this off the hook.

He would make them regret what they did today.

Touching Zi Nu and the other women had seriously violated his bottom line.

The consequences of offending them would be far more miserable than offending Ying Zheng of the Qin Dynasty.

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Former Southern Song Imperial Palace.

Temujin sat high on the imperial throne, rewarding his generals for their merits.

Suddenly, someone reported from outside the hall.

"Reporting to the Khan, the Vast Sea Dynasty in the south has launched an attack against our Yuan Dynasty."

"In just three days, five cities have fallen!"

"Several generals died defending the cities, and our troops suffered heavy casualties!"

"Please, Khan, deploy reinforcements immediately!"

"What? How is that possible?"

Upon hearing this, Temujin and the gathered civil and military officials were all stunned.

The Vast Sea Dynasty had dared to attack so quickly?

"What a bold Vast Sea Dynasty. Because of the Southern Song Dynasty, this Khan has shown you repeated tolerance."

"Yet you dare to bully us again and again!"

"This Khan will destroy your Vast Sea Dynasty!"

Temujin erupted in fury, the long-suppressed rage in his heart surging out all at once.

The deaths of Muqali and Bo'erhu at the hands of the Vast Sea Dynasty still pained him deeply.

He wanted revenge!

"Boorchu, Chilaun, gather the troops immediately. This Khan will personally lead the campaign against the Vast Sea Dynasty!"

"So what if they have renowned marshals?"

"In this Khan's eyes, they are nothing but clowns, not worth a mention!"

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Yue Fei Military Tent.

"Reporting to the marshal, your prediction was spot on. Temujin is personally leading the expedition."

"Except for Prince Ruyang who is holding the former capital of the Southern Song Dynasty, Temujin is bringing the entire Anti-Song Army to fight us!"

"Good. Temujin has fallen for the trap!"

"This time, with the strategy crafted by this marshal and Marshal Han Xin, we will surely succeed."

"We will annihilate Temujin's army."

"And we might even have a chance to take Temujin's life!"

"All the effort the Yuan Dynasty put into conquering the Southern Song Dynasty was just to hand it over to our Vast Sea Dynasty."

"Immediately inform Marshal Han Xin that everything here is ready. Once Temujin arrives, we execute the plan!"

"Yes, Marshal!"

Yue Fei nodded and turned his gaze to the map hanging nearby.

A glint of determination flashed in his eyes.

The Yuan Army had rampaged through Southern Song Dynasty Territory, pillaging and killing, committing all sorts of atrocities.

Such bloodthirsty and cruel soldiers must be eradicated completely.

Every day earlier meant one day less of suffering for the common people.

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In a bustling southern city of the former Southern Song Dynasty.

Within a decent-sized manor.

This was one of the branch bases of the Azure Dragon Association's Intelligence Hall.

"Vice-Hall Master, the Hall Master has issued orders. All intelligence forces are to mobilize immediately."

"This time, the mission is to inflict massive losses on the Yuan Army stationed in the Southern Song Dynasty."

"Ideally, they should be completely wiped out."

"If Temujin dies on the battlefield against the Vast Sea Dynasty, the Yuan Dynasty will inevitably splinter quickly."

"His descendants will surely fight amongst themselves for the throne."

"All of this would benefit the Ming Dynasty immensely!"

"One of the Ming Dynasty's longstanding enemies, the Qing Dynasty, is already destroyed. Next is the Yuan Dynasty!"

"I understand. Report back to the Hall Master that I will carry out all orders without question!"

"Furthermore, I can contact Anti-Yuan forces within the Southern Song Dynasty and cooperate with them."

"We'll do everything possible to eliminate as much of the Yuan Dynasty's military strength as we can."

"As for Temujin's life, not only is the Ming Dynasty interested, the Vast Sea Dynasty is even more eager."

"Excellent. The Hall Master will fully support you."

"If you have any requests, feel free to make them."

"As long as the mission is completed, the rewards will be abundant!"

"Even the thing you've always wanted, the Hall Master will try to arrange it for you!"

"Very well. Thank the Hall Master on my behalf. I will give it my all!"

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Southern Song Dynasty Territory.

Base of a large Anti-Yuan rebel force.

Seated in the high seat was none other than the Rosy Beauty Queen, Qi Bishao.

Ever since the trusted aides of former rebel leader Long Zunyi were exposed as Yuan Dynasty spies, a bloody internal purge had broken out.

Even Long Zunyi himself perished in the chaos.

Fortunately, the Anti-Yuan forces prevailed and eliminated the infiltrators. After regrouping, they began rallying strength once more.

To fight back against the Yuan Dynasty.

But the Yuan Army was far too powerful.

Aside from their losses against the Vast Sea Dynasty, they had swept through all other fronts.

Even the rebels suffered heavy casualties.

Eventually, the Southern Song Dynasty was destroyed.

The entire land fell into the hands of the Yuan Dynasty.

Yet the rebels never gave up on destroying the Yuan Dynasty.

Now, the opportunity has finally arrived.

The Vast Sea Dynasty had launched an attack on the Yuan Dynasty, and war was imminent.

The rebel forces could strike from the side, slaying Yuan Dynasty troops and gaining great advantages.

They might even be able to form a more formal and powerful military and government structure.

In the future, they could stand shoulder to shoulder with the Vast Sea Dynasty and the Yuan Dynasty.

"Leader, what should we do now?"

"The Vast Sea Dynasty wants to issue an amnesty to us. Clearly, they want to use us as cannon fodder against the Yuan Dynasty."

"Their sincerity is lacking."

"Exactly. If they treat us so lightly now, who knows how they'll act in the future!"

"They definitely don't have good intentions!"

"What do you all suggest?"

"I think submitting to the Vast Sea Dynasty isn't a bad idea. At least it could give our brothers a brighter future."

"The Southern Song Dynasty is gone, destroyed by the Yuan Dynasty. The common folk suffer under Yuan Dynasty oppression. Only by siding with the Vast Sea Dynasty can we destroy the Yuan Dynasty and help people live better lives again."

"For that goal, a little sacrifice is nothing."

"Hmph, and you trust the Vast Sea Dynasty that easily? What if they're also treacherous?"

"Impossible. I've done my research. People under the Vast Sea Dynasty live far happier lives than under the Song Dynasty or the Yuan Dynasty."

"I'd rather see all Southern Song Dynasty citizens under Vast Sea Dynasty rule than under the Yuan Dynasty."

For a while, the rebel leaders all voiced their opinions.

There were those who truly meant well.

And of course, some were only thinking of their own power.

"Leader, what do you think?"

"Whether or not we join the Vast Sea Dynasty, we will follow your lead."

"Here's what we'll do, everyone, calm down. This is a serious matter. We must wait and see."

"We'll keep fighting the Yuan Dynasty, but we must remain cautious about the Vast Sea Dynasty."

"Cooperation is fine, but we must not be too submissive."

"Until we fully understand them, we proceed with great caution."

"Better safe than sorry!"

"Being cautious is for the best."

"For now, the priority remains destroying the Yuan Dynasty. Destroying Temujin."

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After dismissing all the senior leaders of the rebel army.

Qi Bishao returned to her tent.

To her surprise, someone was already there waiting for her.

"You're here?"

"Yes. The Dragon Head has just issued an order. You are to fully cooperate moving forward."

"Hmm? What's the mission?"

"This time, the Ming Dynasty and the Vast Sea Dynasty are cooperating to eliminate the Yuan Army within Southern Song Dynasty Territory."

"Temujin must die here."

Qi Bishao was shocked.

The Ming Dynasty and the Vast Sea Dynasty had actually joined forces?

Just to kill Temujin?

Why would they cooperate so easily?

Neither of these dynasties are pushovers.

In the future struggle for supremacy over the Nine Provinces, they are bound to be enemies, not allies. A war between them is inevitable.

There's no way they would truly work together.

"After this battle, Southern Song Dynasty Territory will belong to the Vast Sea Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty will not interfere."

"As for the Yuan Dynasty homeland, that's the Ming Dynasty's goal. The Vast Sea Dynasty won't intervene there either."

Qi Bishao understood.

So the two dynasties had already agreed to carve up the Yuan Dynasty.

"Alright. I will follow the Dragon Head's command and provide secret support."