noffsinger Chapter 299 Persuasion
Chapter 299 Persuasion
"Indeed, we will be busy from now on. Now that Beiyuan and Dong'a have all returned to Anqing, the situation is unstable. The countries in the Western Regions and Nanli will surely revolt. It seems that only you, Father, can take charge of the center."
"Well, Nanli is stronger after all, even stronger than Beiyuan. Their previous attempt to subjugate Dong'e wasn't as smooth as Beiyuan's. It caused quite a stir, and since it's so close to Nanli, Nanli has already sent troops to test it. That's why your mother stayed in Dong'e to guard it."
"Once things here are settled, I will take the Yueling Guards to Fengyu Pass." Gu Can nodded. His mother was guarding Dong'a and fighting against Nanli, so she was the only one going to the Western Regions.
"How do you plan to deal with Xiao Yuanjing and the others?"
"Xiao Yuanjing is a man of real talent, Shangguan Jinrui is a natural born general, and Yue Siyuan may seem careless, but he is a man of profound learning and unparalleled wisdom. Xiao Mengxi and Princess Xianyang are no ordinary women, their talents rival those of men. General Ling and General An's military achievements are beyond words. This is a time to use these men, and we cannot waste them."
"Grand Tutor Yue's reputation among scholars transcends national boundaries. With him supervising the school, things will definitely get twice the result with half the effort. And Duke Mu, half of Beiyuan's territory was conquered by the Mu family. His reputation in the army can help us quickly subjugate all the generals."
"Grand Tutor Yue and Duke Mu have stubborn tempers. Are you sure?"
"Of course, although these two old men are stubborn and proud, they are people who truly care about the world. We choose to do this not because of power or status, but because they will choose us." Gu Can said.
"Then I'll wait for your good news. Now is the time to hire people. If I can recruit more talents, I will be able to relax a lot." Gu Liang said.
"No rush. By the time I draw up the plan, they should have calmed down." Gu Can said.
The father and daughter had dinner, had a good sleep, and then plunged into the busy construction work again.
Everyone in the princess's mansion was unable to sleep or eat.
"Fourth brother, what do you think she means? I accept being killed or shaved, but what is the point of locking us up like this? This princess was blind to acknowledge her as her best friend. She is really ambitious. She is actually targeting Beiyuan." Xiao Mengxi was so angry that her heart ached.
"I don't think so." Yue Siyuan said.
"You're still speaking for her."
"Huaixu, Princess Yueling is an old acquaintance of yours. Please tell us in detail." Taifu Yue was quite able to sit still.
"It's father."
"Princess Yueling is widely rumored to be the most beautiful woman in the world, but she's illiterate and eccentric. However, since entering Beiyuan, she's seemingly endured countless humiliations, yet she's managed to turn the tide every time. Her ability to understand the lives of ordinary people through their simple food demonstrates her exceptional intelligence and unique perspective."
"Did she really do the disaster relief work herself before?" asked Duke Mu.
"Indeed, she is unequivocal in her commitment to curing illnesses and saving lives. She has never treated herself as a princess in a high position. She truly understands what the people need. The plans she proposes and the materials she prepares are all just right."
"So you're saying she wasn't aiming for Beiyuan."
"What she wants is the unification of the world." Yue Siyuan said.
"Just her!" Xiao Mengxi didn't believe it.
"In just a few months, the Yueling Guards were able to easily defeat the Beiyuan Dark Guards. They are well-trained and disciplined. Even I have to admit that she is better at training soldiers." Duke Mu had to admit that Princess Yueling was no ordinary person.
"Princess Yueling is truly an extraordinary woman." Princess Xianyang expressed some admiration.
"Anyway, we are all prisoners now. We can't stop her from doing anything." Xiao Mengxi was angry.
Xiao Yuanjing got up and walked to the yard. He looked at the peach tree and made a swing. Gu Can loved to lie on the swing, reading and drinking tea.
"You should have known that there is no love in her eyes." Shangguan Jinrui patted Xiao Yuanjing's shoulder.
"I was just wondering, she looks so lazy, yet she can sit for an entire afternoon with a pot of tea and an ancient book. When did she plan all this and contact Anqing?"
"There's no ambition in her eyes, no desire for power. Although she loves money, she's not greedy. Jewelry, fine clothes, and other luxurious items are all acceptable to her. Although she loves to eat, she's not picky. With such a lack of desire, what does she need in this world?"
"Only she knows that. But I know it's definitely not for someone." Shangguan Jinrui said.
"Xing Heng, there's no love in her eyes. The you I once knew was a man of strategy, but how come you're now obsessed with love? I'm really afraid that one day you'll be like Xiao Yuanyu, going crazy for a woman."
"I am attracted to her, but knowing both ourselves and the enemy is the key to success. How did she connect with Anqing? How did she understand the Qi family's conspiracy? How did she know the palace secrets? How did she control Qi Miaowei and Xiao Yuanyu? We must uncover these secrets before we can find a way out."
"Pa pa pa." The applause woke the two of them up.
"Princess Yueling."
"This is the Prince Anchen I know. Although I don't know what makes you fall in love with me, I still thank you for your affection. I'm also glad that you didn't lose your mind because of love. Otherwise, I would have had no choice but to send you to death."
"What dead end? Yueling, you are here to help us get out of here." Hearing the voice, everyone in the room came out. Xiao Mengxi was the most angry.
"You've gone too far. Fourth Brother loves you deeply, but what about you? You're just trying to seize the throne of Beiyuan."
"Hehe, Beiyuan, do you think you want it really? " Gu Can laughed.
"Yes, I really want it. I not only want Beiyuan, but also Dong'an and Nanli. I want the entire Central Plains." Gu Can answered himself.
"Greed is insatiable. The higher you climb, the harder it will fall. Princess Yueling is too ambitious." Taifu Yue said with a wave of his sleeves.
"In order to avoid falling, Yue Ling came to ask you for help." Gu Can was not angry.
"Us? Don't even think about it." Duke Mu had a bad temper.
"That's right. I, Xiao Mengxi, will never beg for mercy from my enemies." Xiao Mengxi said.
"When we first met, you said that we would be good friends in the future. I gave you the Moon Spirit Hairpin as a gift, and I hope that the Moon Goddess will protect you with good fortune and longevity. I meant it sincerely." Gu Can looked at her with the Moon Spirit Hairpin still on her head.
"Princess, I misjudged you." Xiao Mengxi reached out and took off the hairpin and threw it on the ground.
Gu Can walked up, picked it up, and wiped off the dust.
"Whether you believe it or not, I never use sincerity as a bargaining chip. Otherwise, the world would be easily within my grasp." Gu Can's words were very confident. After all, she was holding the script of the evil queen who brought disaster to the country.
"Prince Anchen wants to know why I want this world. I simply want a prosperous and peaceful world without war. I want everyone in this world to have food to eat, clothes to wear, and education to attend. I want women in this world to have the right to freely choose their own lives, not to be commodities, not to be used as tools to continue the family line."
"I want this Moon Spirit Flower to bloom all over the continent, bringing peace and prosperity."
"That's ridiculous. Anyone can boast, but what gives you the right? You're just talking nonsense. It's absolutely ridiculous."
"I know that the Grand Master will definitely not believe my empty words. Guoguo."
Following Gu Can's call, Guo Guo and Yue Lingwei unfolded a long scroll. This was a rendering of the entire continent's construction. There were many more scrolls following, covering plans for river construction, agriculture, commerce, urban development, and so on.
The Yueling Guard also brought over a large box.
"This material is called cement. It works like sticky rice paste. It's corrosion-resistant, impervious to moisture, insects, and ants. It's also fireproof. It's made of simple materials and is as strong as iron. What do you think of using it to build city walls and houses?"
“Sure enough, there really is such a magical object.”
"Please move to the backyard." Gu Can had already had a cement floor built in the backyard. After all, seeing it with your own eyes is worse than saying it.