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"What are your plans then? Even if we return to the Central Plains early, if the timing is not right, we won't be able to stir up much trouble. We must remember that if we handle things poorly, it won't just be the Fall of Zhou and the Rise of Han; we could end up as rebels who everyone will want to eliminate," Princess Zhulan reminded.
Lu Chen nodded and said, "The princess makes a valid point. If we don't handle this well, we will indeed become targets for everyone, so we must proceed with caution."
"So what exactly do you plan to do?" Princess Zhulan asked Lu Chen, her voice slightly tense, as if she had something else on her mind.
"I plan to throw out the coin mold obtained from the Martial Arts Association and mint our own currency. In the Great Zhou Dynasty, this is a crime punishable by extermination of three generations, but I hope it will serve its purpose."
At this point, Lu Chen glanced at Princess Zhulan, but she did not seem very happy. Noticing this, Lu Chen immediately asked, "Is the princess unhappy because of the news from the Central Plains?"
Since leaving the Central Plains, Lu Chen and his companions had kept a method of communication open to ensure that messages could be quickly relayed back and forth. This allowed them to stay informed about major events happening in the Central Plains.
Of course, much of the credit for this went to Princess Zhulan and Sun Zizhao's intelligence network, which operated on the front lines.
Some spies had infiltrated various noble households and even the Great Zhou Imperial Palace, where they had already arranged for secret agents. News would soon be transmitted and relayed through established channels.
Princess Zhulan nodded and said, "Kalan Prince launched a coup last night, forcing Yushan King to abdicate. My mother may be facing life-threatening danger; I am very worried about her. Although Tu Youdong is there to protect her, Kalan Prince's strength is formidable and not something ordinary people can contend with."
Lu Chen fell silent for a moment before analyzing, "Kalan Prince is powerful and has strong support from the Border Minister, Minister of Commerce and Politics, and Cabinet Minister. Since Yushan King has not passed away yet, his coup was inevitable; it was only a matter of time. I didn't expect it to happen at such a critical moment. What is the current situation?"
"It's still not that bad. I have already sent a letter to the Demon King Dynasty headquarters of the Tu Family. My mother's family will not stand by idly; the Five Tigers of the Tu Family are on their way here. I hope they can hold out. As for my uncle Adolf, he hasn't taken any action yet because as Naval Minister alone, he cannot compete with those people."
Lu Chen nodded; he understood quite well some of the situations within Yushan Kingdom. Now that the Five Tigers of the Tu Family were on their way to the Central Plains, Princess Zhulan's mother March Consort was temporarily safe.
The situation in Yushan Kingdom was already severe. Kalan Prince had gained significant power; although he did not dare to openly target March Consort due to her being from the former king's family, he would certainly set traps against her in secret.
If he truly intended to send someone to assassinate March Consort, the Five Tigers of the Tu Family would take action; he would not find it easy to succeed.
As for Naval Minister Adolf, he was Princess Zhulan's uncle and would definitely stand on her side. Kalan Prince also did not dare to openly target Naval Minister.
Especially now that Adolf was behaving very honestly; it seemed intentional on his part. By appearing more compliant, he made it difficult for officials in court to find grounds for impeachment—this was his goal.
Moreover, since Adolf had a loyal group of subordinates at the Naval Base in Dama Town, it wouldn't be easy for anyone to dig up dirt on him from within.
Overall, while there had been significant changes in Yushan Kingdom's situation, it still did not pose a threat to Lu Chen and his group. However, Lu Chen could not afford to ignore it; on the contrary, he took it very seriously and felt it necessary to personally visit Yushan Kingdom. When he acted, he would hold nothing back and aim to strike Kalan Prince down so that he could never rise again.
The most critical task at hand was to settle everything here. The Ape Demon Clan needed to integrate into human cities and end their savage ways of living in caves—a rather troublesome endeavor that could be quite complex and time-consuming.
To this end, Lu Chen arranged for Youth and the craftsmen to expand the city while constructing houses and cannons, allowing the fierce Giant Apes to reside on the outskirts of the city.
Moreover, aside from the enemies in the north, the Giant Ape Clan also had conflicts with some races in the dense forests to the south. However, those races were weak enough that even the Giant Apes could easily crush them.
For instance, there were originally wild men on the Wasteland Continent, considered by Lu Chen to be its only inhabitants. However, Lu Chen did not order their extermination; they were the true masters of this land, and driving them away would be a great sin.
Additionally, they posed no malice and did not constitute any threat, so those wild men were temporarily left alone.
As for creatures like wolves and leopards, Lu Chen did not hold back and directly dispatched Youth to assist the Ape Demon Clan in driving them away, ensuring they did not linger nearby.
The reason was that some of these vicious creatures not only ambushed humans but also recklessly destroyed mechanical creations, damaging energy transmission lines and causing parts of the city to become paralyzed, severely disrupting normal operations.
After spending considerable time, Lu Chen cleared out all threats surrounding the city and even from outside brought by the Ape Demon Clan. Some special exotic beasts and poisonous insects were captured for research or to harvest materials like antlers for medicine.
Once this was completed, Lu Chen began to consider the races in the northern part of the Wasteland Continent. They were incredibly fierce beings; if they united and marched south to attack the Ape Demon Clan, it would result in unimaginable losses.
In response, Lu Chen and Princess Zhulan conducted a detailed assessment with others. They even subjected birds and beasts migrating from the north to severe interrogation to extract information about northern conditions.
Then Lu Chen and his companions compiled and evaluated this information. It appeared that these northern races would not have such intentions in the short term due to a lack of troop mobilization and food storage activities.
Last time, when the Demon Sculptor and Minotaur faced off against the Fire Thunder Cannon here, they likely learned their lesson and would be hesitant to act recklessly. Perhaps their higher-ups were also accumulating strength in preparation for the arrival of the Demon Thirteen Tombs at Goat Path Peak three years later to seize resources.
Overall, this was a good omen; at least Lu Chen and his companions did not have to worry about their northern rivals for a while and could develop steadily. However, even if they did come, if Lu Chen and his group were not present at that time, just the Fire Thunder Cannon installations in the city would be enough to give them a hard time. After being worn down, they could be dealt with by a well-rested Ape Demon Clan.
With that settled on the Wasteland Continent side, Lu Chen and his companions prepared to return to Central Plains. After all, it had been over half a year since they last visited; situations in Central Plains had changed repeatedly and seemed on the verge of spiraling out of control.
Furthermore, Lu Chen did not intend to remain idle; he believed he should stoke tensions in Central Plains. Thus, he secretly sent out his coin minting templates to a certain lord in hopes that they would prove useful.
Chen Qilin's Mechanism Base had made significant progress over these days. The Thunderbolt he often mentioned had been successfully developed and perfected—truly remarkable.
Additionally, four Dragonbone Chariots had been manufactured thanks to labor from Giant Apes of the Ape Demon Clan. Two of these would be taken by Lu Chen for deployment on battlefields in Central Plains while the remaining two would be used for city defense.
Moreover, Nether War Armor had already achieved mass production but had yet to be tested for its effectiveness. Even during previous attacks from northern Hoofed Tribe and Wing Clan forces, it was not necessary for Lu Chen's people to engage directly.
Thus, Nether War Armor had remained idle until now. This time, Lu Chen planned to take a significant portion—around eighty units—enough parts alone to fill a ship.
After statistical analysis, it was determined that this quantity could satisfy sixty members of Dragon Slayer Legion. Another portion would also be integrated into the city's defense system.
Chen Qilin has no intention of leaving with Lu Chen, and he himself does not have that thought either, as he is deeply engrossed in his research on mechanisms, to the point of obsession. Even if Lu Chen wants to meet him, he might be turned away.
Cities can be destroyed, and even if nothing is left behind, Lu Chen will not mind. However, Chen Qilin cannot afford any mistakes. Whether considering his value or their friendship, Lu Chen must ensure his safety in life.
Therefore, when Lu Chen returns to the Central Plains, he will not take everything with him. Aside from the Dragon Slayer Legion and a few specialized craftsmen who operate mechanisms, everyone else will be left behind for Chen Qilin.
At this point, things are nearly arranged. Overall, there should not be any unexpected incidents. Lu Chen leaves contact information so that those stationed here can report any unusual information immediately.
Then, Lu Chen begins preparing to return to the Central Plains. He selects an auspicious day and gathers all the people and items he needs. On a sunny day, he officially sets off on the journey back to the Central Plains.
Once again, two Thousand-Step Ships sail across the vast ocean towards the Central Plains.
During the journey, Lu Chen intentionally avoids Yuanrong Immortal Island, preferring to take a longer route rather than delay his schedule due to the Xuan Huang Sect on Yuanrong Immortal Island.
Fortunately, his calculations were correct; the journey is smooth and calm, with hardly any difficulties encountered, making it relatively safe.
On a night more than half a month later, the night sky is clear, and a bright moon hangs above.
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