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Deep within the palace of the Qin State, General Li Siyuan sat side by side with Prime Minister Zhao De, their expressions grave as they discussed the current situation.
Li Siyuan spoke slowly, his voice heavy with concern. "Not long ago, I sent troops to hunt down Ying Ziyi, but they were completely annihilated. Judging by the corpses left behind, the attackers must be at least from the Feng Hou Realm."
Zhao De furrowed his brow at this news, sighing deeply. "Indeed, this world is fraught with troubles. The local counties are amassing their own armies, and our court is powerless to intervene."
At these words, a cold glint flashed in Li Siyuan's eyes. He lowered his voice and suggested, "Why not seek help from others to quell this internal strife?"
Zhao De looked at him with a hint of skepticism. "Are you suggesting we ask for assistance from the Qi State?"
Li Siyuan nodded firmly. "Exactly. When the Qin State was at its peak, we nearly wiped out the Qi State. Although centuries have passed and Qi has grown stronger, their power still cannot compare to ours. If we join forces, we can swiftly suppress the rebellions in the counties."
Zhao De fell into contemplation upon hearing this. After a moment, he replied slowly, "Aren't you afraid of inviting a wolf into our home? Once the Qi State intervenes, how can we ensure they won't take advantage of the situation to annex our territory?"
Li Siyuan let out a cold laugh. "Even if we only occupy three counties and lose ten more to Qi, what difference does it make? Once we stabilize the Qin State again, we can recuperate and force them to relinquish those territories."
With that, the two exchanged knowing smiles, determination shining in their eyes. Meanwhile, at the indistinct border between Tianfeng County and Qingyang County, a troop marched steadily forward.
The sound of hooves mixed with the wind seemed to whisper of an impending storm. If Li Siyuan were present, he would instantly recognize that leading them was Prince Zhong Tianhao of Qingyang County.
Zhong Tianhao, a mid-level King, had already established his authority and strength across the counties. Under his command was a deputy at the Early Stage of Kingship and six experts from the Feng Hou Realm—this force was enough to draw attention from any county.
In his frequent skirmishes with Chen Canghai, Zhong Tianhao had often gained the upper hand but remained remarkably cautious. He understood well that while one might catch a cicada, there could be a mantis lurking behind. He did not wish to reveal all his strength too early in this chaotic struggle for dominance among the lords.
As battles erupted between various counties—each swallowing up the other—the situation grew increasingly unstable. Zhong Tianhao had initially planned to observe further developments before making any moves.
However, upon learning that Chen Canghai had mobilized his entire force against an obscure minor family, he felt a stir of intrigue within him.
He keenly sensed that there might be some hidden secret behind this event. Thus, he immediately dispatched people to gather intelligence.
After considerable effort, he finally discovered that this so-called Ye Family Ancestor was not as insignificant as it appeared; there might be astonishing power or backing behind them.
Zhong Tianhao pondered over this situation: if Chen Canghai succeeded, it would likely be a pyrrhic victory; if he failed, it would undoubtedly present an excellent opportunity for him. With these thoughts racing through his mind, he could no longer contain his impulses and decided to take action himself.
He swiftly summoned his deputy at the Early Stage of Kingship and dozens of Celestial Realm Pinnacle experts to head towards Tianfeng County. Meanwhile, he left those from the Feng Hou Realm stationed in various locations to guard against any opportunistic incursions.
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