The Feast of Taming the Concubine (Completely Revised Edition) (Volume 2, pages 1-7)

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Chapter One: The Conquest

Late winter of the twentieth year of Chongguang's reign. Tuoba Qiu, the Great Chanyu of the Five Barbarian
Tribes of Mangzhou, coveted the beauty of the Empress Dowager of the Celestial Dynasty and led his tribes to attack Anjing, intending to seize her. King Wuji of Wei personally led 100,000 Wei troops to the rescue, but they were blocked by the Zhao army. In this
desperate moment of despair, Emperor Chongguang climbed Han Mountain, bit his finger, wrote a blood edict, and buried it
along with the Imperial Seal under an old locust tree before hanging himself from it. The Empress Dowager, to uphold her chastity as the mother of the nation, threw herself into a well.

However, some local legends say that

the Empress Dowager did not die but mysteriously disappeared; the truth remains unknown. The following year, on the first day of the first month of the first year of the Great Contention, at dusk, the Wei army finally drove the barbarian troops beyond the borders of the Chihe River and recaptured
Anjing. However, by this time, all members of the Celestial Dynasty's royal family were dead; only the Emperor's body, the Empress Dowager's body, the blood edict, and the Imperial
Seal were recovered. On that day, the King of Wei gave the emperor and empress a grand funeral, posthumously honoring them as Emperor Zhuanglie and Empress Zhuanglie. He also released Emperor Chongguang's will

amidst the watchful eyes of his subjects .
The will read: "The iron hooves of the barbarians have trampled upon us, shattering our land. I am ashamed before the nation and before
the people, having failed both. My only recourse is death! I lament that the people are suffering in misery, and the nation is reduced to a sand dune. How can I bear this?!

The ancestor of Prince Wei, Wuji, is my kinsman, a man of both literary and military prowess, capable of shouldering great responsibilities! Therefore, I leave this blood-written edict and
the Imperial Seal to Prince Wei, Wuji, hoping you will accept them. I hope you will save the people from suffering, shoulder the burden of the nation, and turn the tide of the nation
."

Prince Wei wept and said: "I am of the same lineage as the late Emperor. The late Emperor entrusted the flame of the Ji Clan's Heavenly Dynasty to me, and
I cannot refuse even at the cost of my life! I will do my utmost, unite the hearts of the people, sweep away the barbarian rebels from the world, bestow benevolence and good laws
upon the people, and restore the land of our Heavenly Dynasty!"

In March of the same year, he presented the Imperial Seal and edict at Weiyang Palace, proclaimed himself Emperor, appointed officials, and granted a general amnesty. Upon hearing this
, the various feudal lords and warlords were in uproar and refused to acknowledge it. The five states of Qi, Chu, Yan, Liang, and Wu launched a joint attack on Wei, but due to internal
discord and disunity among their generals, they were defeated piecemeal by the Wei army at Luoshui Pass and suffered a crushing defeat. Simultaneously, Wei
allied with Zheng, Xu, and Shu, amassing a million-strong army, a force to be reckoned with! Wei's power was at its zenith, and the other states could no longer accept the reality of the King of Wei
occupying Anjing and proclaiming himself emperor. In April of the same year, the Wei emperor, feeling the new dynasty was newly established and everything was renewed,
embarked on a massive reconstruction of Anjing, west of the former capital, on a scale far exceeding its former glory. In July of the same year, the Wei emperor and empress moved into
the new Anjing.

The Wei emperor's empress, known as the most beautiful woman in the land, whose beauty could topple cities and kingdoms with a single glance, and possessing great wisdom, was
deeply favored by the Wei emperor, who bestowed upon her the title: "Beautiful Empress." Her subjects addressed her as "Her Majesty the Beautiful Empress." In the spring of the second year of the Great Struggle,
Emperor Wei suffered a setback in his campaign against the State of Chu, was assassinated and wounded, and subsequently fell seriously ill. Influenced by his beloved empress, and disregarding the opposition of his ministers, he resolutely allowed
her to co-rule with him.

Although the empress enjoyed the emperor's exclusive favor and thus gained power, there was considerable opposition both within and outside the court. Lacking powerful relatives, she feared she could
not maintain control alone, so she recruited the eunuch Zhang Changshi to her service. From then on, the empress repeatedly
spoke highly , often praising him, which earned Zhang Changshi the emperor's trust. He gradually seized power, then ruthlessly purged
dissidents, appointed his cronies, and eventually consolidated control of the Wei palace.

During the years of co-rule by the emperor and empress, Emperor Wei became complacent and indulged in pleasures. He further spoiled the empress,
becoming addicted to wine and women, and living a life of extravagance and debauchery, unable to extricate himself. Finally, after eight years of great strife, at the urging of the Empress Dowager, the Emperor, disregarding
the opposition of his ministers and the imperial clan, once again installed the Empress Dowager's son, Crown Prince Ji Yu, as Emperor, abdicating to become the Retired Emperor, and the Empress Dowager becoming
the Retired Empress . The Emperor and Empress Dowager ruled from behind the scenes, instructing the young Emperor Ji Yu in governance, thus controlling the Wei court.

From the second to the eleventh year of the Great Strife, during these ten years, although the Emperor and Empress Dowager did not commit any major transgressions in governing the country, their extravagant
lifestyle drew mixed reviews. Meanwhile, Zhang Changshi and the other three Changshi were outwardly compliant but inwardly defiant, abusing their power,
selling official positions, and persecuting loyal officials. Many officials, powerful figures, and members of the imperial clan plotted to eliminate them. Now, beneath the
outward strength, undercurrents were surging. During these ten years, the Wu Kingdom in Jiangzuo, relying on
its unparalleled wealth and marriage alliances with the Baiyue tribes, dominated the southeast and simultaneously usurped the throne. The Wei Emperor was furious and launched a military campaign, only to be defeated again.

In the first year of the Great Contention in the northeastern state of Zhao, Marquis Wu of Zhao, Ling Xiao, was appointed Grand Marshal and General-in-Chief, in charge of the Secretariat.

He established the Grand General's Office, developed military doctrines, and proclaimed himself the Lord of War. He recruited extraordinary individuals and cultivators from across the land, aiming to
dominate the eastern lands. Together with his sister, Empress Ling, he controlled the Zhao court, implementing a series of military
reforms, including adopting nomadic dress and cavalry tactics. This enabled Zhao to command 500,000 elite cavalry, and in the second year of the Great Contention, they attacked the Five Barbarian tribes of Mangzhou, seizing thousands of miles of territory,
shaking the world!

Everyone spoke highly of the might of Grand General Ling Xiao! Wei's hegemonic position was once again challenged!

Following the conflicts between Wei and Chu, and Wei and Qi, the conflict between Wei and Zhao was imminent!

In the eleventh year of the Great Contention in the East, the ruins of an ancient divine dynasty appeared in the Ordos region, leading to a covert power struggle between Zhao and Wei. Zhao,
using Empress Dowager's extravagance and corruption, and the chaos in the harem, launched an attack with 100,000 troops to quell the unrest.

In Anjing, Wei, in the main hall of the Weiyang Palace...

Nine dragon-carved pillars stood majestically within the hall, their imposing presence amplified by a floor paved with obsidian that shimmered like a mirror. In the center of the hall
was a rectangular pool, where several Tian Shan snow irises grew, and koi fish swam and chased each other. On either side
of the pool sat two rows of civil and military officials, civil officials in black robes and wearing official hats, military officials in
red robes and tiger-patterned hats.

Some were arguing, others were discussing amongst themselves, creating a lively scene. Suddenly,

a sly voice rang out: "The Empress Dowager has arrived! The Emperor has arrived!"

The hall fell silent instantly.

Above the main hall, a beautifully sculpted young man, supported by two eunuchs, walked towards the gleaming golden throne
. He wore a twelve-tassel crown and a black upper garment and a red lower garment. The throne is adorned with sun and moon motifs on both shoulders
, and its entire body is embroidered with twelve symbols, including dragons, pheasants, water plants, rice grains, axes, and flames
, creating a vibrant and majestic spectacle.

Behind the throne is a wooden pavilion carved from rosewood, even
more luxurious and . Curtains hang on three sides of the pavilion, embellished with various exotic gemstones that shimmer
with iridescent light, making each curtain appear like a starry sky. Above the pavilion
hangs a golden pearl the size of a watermelon and a white pearl the size of a cantaloupe, their contrasting shapes and,
against the backdrop of the three starry curtains, resembling the sun and moon high above.

This is the Regency Pavilion, where the Emperor and Empress jointly rule from behind the scenes, a masterpiece of the Emperor, symbolizing their
radiant rule over the land of Wei, like the sun and moon.

Behind the curtain, a voluptuous and graceful woman sat veiled. She was none other than
the Empress Dowager, who had ruled behind the scenes with the Emperor for over a decade, and the renowned beauty of the Wei Kingdom.

"Long live the Empress Dowager! Long live His Majesty!" the courtiers shouted, kneeling in unison.

"Rise, my lords!" came the Empress Dowager's sweet, alluring voice from behind the curtain, mature and sensual yet undeniably
authoritative . "The Emperor Emeritus has urgent business to attend to. Today's court assembly will be attended by me and the Emperor."

After a pause, the Empress Dowager asked, "The Zhao army has invaded the border. What strategies do you, my esteemed ministers, devise?"

Immediately, the civil and military officials began to discuss the matter, their voices growing louder until, finally,
an argument broke out.

After a short while, the Empress Dowager spoke again: "The Zhao army's 100,000 iron cavalry have invaded the border, and you ministers are arguing so much, yet you still
can't come up with a solution! Do you expect a woman like me to personally go to the battlefield and fight those traitors?"

The noisy hall immediately fell silent again.

At this moment, a tall and robust middle-aged man stepped out from the military officers' seats, stood up, and walked to
the center of the hall. He bowed and said, "Your Majesty, in my humble opinion, although the Zhao army is skilled in archery and horsemanship and their advance is fierce,
I predict that Zhao will suffer three defeats! We only need to deal with them calmly one by one, and we can defeat them in one fell swoop!"

"Oh? What makes you say this, Commander Wang?" the Empress Dowager asked.

Wang Sima said unhurriedly, "Zhao suffered three defeats. First, the new ruler of Zhao
had just
not yet settled. A hasty military campaign inevitably allowed some to take advantage of the chaos and create internal strife. Second, although the Zhao army consisted of cavalry, long-distance raids would lead to insufficient supplies, making prolonged fighting unsustainable. Moreover, the commander was Shi Hu, a man of courage but lacking strategy and decisiveness. He

only rose to the rank of general because of his mother's relationship with Ling Xiao; he was incompetent and unworthy of mention! Third, our
Wei is prosperous and wealthy, with a million
armored soldiers. We only need to send a skilled general to hold the Heyuan Pass, allowing us to wait in comfort and repel the enemy beyond the Hetao region!"

The Empress asked, "Oh, does Wang Sima have anyone in mind?"

"Your Majesty, I recommend General Liu Chang!" the Empress

Dowager said. "Hmm, General Liu Chang is indeed excellent, and he is certainly a suitable candidate. What about the others?
Any opinions?"

At this moment, a short, thin, and hunched old man, but full of energy, came to the head of the civil officials' table. He bowed and said,
"Your Majesty, I am honored to receive your greetings!"

"Minister Li, then tell me why," the Empress Dowager said, her voice somewhat puzzled.

Li Sikong said, "General Liu Chang is a fierce general of our Great Wei, and he is not unsuitable to deal with the Zhao army. However
, there are refugees gathering in several counties in the southwest, which is very unstable. General Liu is more familiar with the south. I believe that the most urgent task is to send General
Liu Chang there first to prevent a peasant uprising. As for Heyuan, we can send the old General Lin Huli to guard it! General Huli has fought in many battles and killed countless enemies. He has fought against the Hu soldiers of Dai for many years. I believe that dealing with the new general Shi Hu is no problem for him." 　　"What you two say makes sense. I will consider it." 　　Among the civil officials, an old man with a simple and honest face and a short and stout figure walked into the hall and said, "Your Majesty, I have something to say!" 　　"Minister of the Left, please speak freely," the Empress said. 　　"Your Majesty believes that Shi Hu should not be underestimated. The Zhao army has been honed over many years by the Zhao general Ling Xiao, and its strength is no longer what it used to be . Since they have come, they must have made preparations! It is best to be cautious. I think it is more appropriate to send General Lin Qin to lead the army! As for the southwestern counties, we can send troops to suppress them." 　　"Your humble servant agrees!" 　　At this moment, another civil official stepped forward. Standing with the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, he said, "Your humble servant believes that the Left Vice Minister of the Ministry of Personnel's words are reasonable. In recent years, the State of Zhao has annexed vast tracts of land, civilians, and pastures in the surrounding areas. Its army is strong and well-equipped. General Ling Xiao's headquarters is filled with talents from all walks of life, from military to legal, and they have been sharpening their swords for the Central Plains. This time , their invasion of our Great Wei must have a grand scheme. If we only focus on defense, not only will we fail to drive out the enemy, but it may also embolden them! At that time, we will surely bring even greater trouble upon ourselves. Therefore, we must punish them severely now! Only by making them fearful can we demonstrate the might of our Great Wei and protect the people of our Wei! Therefore, your humble servant also recommends that General Lin Qin lead the army to resist the enemy!" 　　"What the four of you have said is all reasonable, which puts me in a difficult position. Minister Wu, what about you? What is your opinion?" 　　An elderly man stepped forward from the civil officials' seat and said, "This humble servant believes that while Minister Sikong's words are not wrong, they only focus on the superficial situation. Although King Zhao has just ascended the throne, his mother, Empress Dowager Ling, is skilled in both literature and martial arts. Although Shi Hu is reckless, he has Gongsun Li, known as the 'Little Zhuge Liang,' as his chief advisor. Although our Wei Kingdom is wealthy, currently, Longliang County and Xichuan County..." " The drought in Nanping County has not yet subsided, and now a locust plague has struck. Flood victims are everywhere, and the fields are littered with the dead decisively to resolve the North-South conflict. We must send a brave, resourceful, and resolute leader to lead the expedition and quell the unrest, lest delay lead to further complications." The Empress 　　pondered for a moment, then asked, "Minister Wu's words are correct. Who is capable of this task?" 　　Minister Wu replied, "Regarding Heyuan, I recommend General Lin Qin as commander-in-chief, and General of Chariots and Cavalry Hulü Shan as deputy commander! 　　The two generals have worked together for many years, their strengths and weaknesses... " "Complementary strengths will surely break through Zhao's army this time! As for the southwestern prefectures, I recommend General Liu Chang to pacify them. A good sword should be used where it's needed most." 　　The Empress asked again, "Hmm, Minister Wu speaks well! Prime Minister Tian, I've seen you remain silent for so long, do you perhaps have a brilliant plan? Tell me your thoughts?" 　　At the head of the civil officials' table, an elderly man with a dark complexion and medium build slowly rose and walked into the hall, saying, "This old minister believes that both Wang Sima and Li Sikong's methods are worth trying, but for the sake of peace in both the north and south, it is more appropriate to use both methods. Therefore, this humble minister also suggests Minister Wu's plan, sending General Liu to guard the south to prevent unforeseen circumstances , and General Lin and General Huli to Heyuan Pass, which is the safest course of action." 　　Minister Wu said again, "I leave it all to Your Majesty's wise decision!" 　　The Empress asked, "General Lin, what are your thoughts?" 　　At the military officials' table, a tall, middle-aged man with a full beard quickly stepped forward from his seat and said: "Your Majesty, I am willing to lead the troops into battle!" 　　After a pause, the Empress asked again, "Where is General Huli?" 　　"Although I am old, I am still in good health and am willing to join forces with General Lin to defeat the Zhao army!" Huli Shan stepped to the center of the hall. He was tall and strong, even more so than Lin Qin. His skin was fair with a reddish tinge, and he had blue eyes and a hooked nose. He was actually of Western race! Although his beard and hair were all white, he looked energetic and vigorous for his age .

"What do you all think, my esteemed ministers?" the Empress Dowager asked the assembled officials.

"We second that!" the ministers responded in unison.

"Then so be it. Zhang Changshi, draft the edict!" the Empress Dowager said calmly.

"This old servant is here!" a cunning voice rang out outside the Regent's Platform.

...

Northern suburbs of Anjing.

A strong wind rose, bending the grass and trees.

At the General's Platform.

Banners fluttered, and black-armored soldiers, wielding spears and shields, stood in neat square formations, a hundred in total, like
chess pieces on a game of chess.

General Lin Qin, clad in black iron armor and with a halberd at his waist, looked imposing and awe-inspiring. To his left was Hulü Shan,
also in black armor, his face serious. Surprisingly, standing beside him was a female general!

The female general was incredibly tall, a full 1.8 meters. She far surpassed both Lin Qin and Hulü Shan in height. Her
body was voluptuous and curvaceous, clad in red fish-scale armor that tightly covered her shapely figure, highlighting her curves.
Her large breasts were held firmly within two bowl-shaped plates, resembling inverted bowls, appearing resilient, upright, and
full .

Her lower abdomen, however, possessed a cheetah-like, flowing line, seemingly easily grasped yet harboring a hidden, fierce power. She
didn't wear an armor skirt, but rather tight leather trousers that tautly constricted her round, plump buttocks, making them
appear as if they were about to burst from a basin of water, concealing a uniquely feminine allure. Her most striking feature was her
pair of long, slender legs; her calves were rounded, and her thighs were firm and full, yet not plump. She wore over-the-knee leather boots
with sharp blades at the toes, exuding a menacing aura. Her skin appeared healthy, a wheatish hue that gleamed in the sunlight. Her

face was that of a typical mixed-race woman, with deep-set eyes and large, bright, piercing eyes, like a hawk soaring over the plains. Her
eyebrows were long and slender, curved like crescent moons, sharp as knives. Her face was slightly large and long, with high yet full cheekbones.
Her red lips burned like fire, and her white teeth gleamed like snow. While not stunningly beautiful, her face possessed a unique, bold, and
unrestrained beauty.

She held her head high, and no one knew what she was thinking or looking at. Standing there, she was like a
proud and untamed white horse, possessing both feminine gentleness and the wildness of a beast. She was heroic and spirited,
her charm captivating.

She was Huli Jiao, a specially appointed female general of the Wei Kingdom, the Prideful Cavalry General.

Emperor Xiaowei, dressed in a grand fur coat and crown, stood in the center of the platform, presenting the imperial axe to the general with a reluctant expression.
He said, "General, your journey to Heyuan is long and arduous, frost and fog are heavy. I hope you will be cautious along the way. Although I am reluctant to part with you,
I can only wish you a swift victory! The Empress Dowager and I await your triumphant report!"

"Your Majesty, please rest assured and remain in Anjing! Your subject will do everything in his power to wipe out the Zhao barbarians!" Lin Qin accepted the imperial axe, bowed his head, and
replied in a deep voice.

Emperor Xiaowei nodded, approached Huli Shan, and said, "General Huli is over ninety years old, yet he still
rushes to the battlefield with a heart full of passion for the country. May the God of Taiyi bless the general and bring him back in triumph!"

Huli Shan wanted to kneel, but because of his armor, he could only bow slightly and said excitedly, "Your Majesty need not
worry . Although I am old, my heart is not old and still beats for the Great Wei!"

Emperor Xiaowei sighed, "The old general's loyalty and bravery are truly admirable!"

He paused, then turned to Huli Jiao and said, "General Jiao, the Empress Dowager and I are also waiting for you to achieve great feats and be sent
to the capital!"

Huli Jiao was simple and clear, raised an eyebrow, and said proudly, "Jiao will surely slay all the Zhao bandits for Your Majesty!"

In the suburbs, countless people bid farewell to their sons and husbands. Some of them were even dressed in tattered clothes and
looked emaciated . It could be seen that the soldiers who participated in this battle were all from poor families.

An old woman thumped her son's face, sobbing, "Tiger, you must take
good ! Your mother is waiting for you at home, waiting for you to come back. I'll promise you a job!"

Tiger, who looked honest and reliable, said with tears in his eyes, "Mother, don't worry, I will definitely
come back safely."

Another young woman held her husband's hand tightly, as if afraid that if she let go, she would never be able to hold it again.
The woman sobbed, saying intermittently, "Brother Niu, remember to take care of yourself. The wheat at home is waiting for you to come back and harvest it,
and Jun'er is waiting for you to teach him kung fu! You must come back soon!" Although she knew that her husband couldn't
decide when he would return, the woman just kept hoping that he would really come home as soon as she had asked
.

Her husband had dark skin and looked like a farmer. Although he looked rugged, there was a hint of
tenderness in his eyes. He patted his wife's shoulder, comforting her, "Yingniang, don't suffer too much while I'm away
. Look how thin you've become, it breaks my heart! Who am I, Shi Niu? I'll definitely return safely, so don't worry!"

These scenes of parting were repeated in the same place, at the same time, in different families, bringing
tears to the eyes and saddening those who listened.

After the young Emperor Wei finished giving his instructions, Lin Qin stood on the high platform and raised his arm, shouting, "Form ranks, march!"

He mounted a black horse, Huli Shan mounted a white horse, and Huli Jiao mounted a beautiful
crimson horse. Lin Qin was in the center, with the Huli father and daughter on either side, followed by a dozen or so lieutenants.

The desolate yet heroic horns sounded, and the banners fluttered wildly.

The armored soldiers in the square formation also began to change their formation, forming two ranks, and set off in a grand procession with the generals
.

Fifteen hundred thousand men was simply too many, like a long dragon stretching as far as the eye could see, raising billowing
dust and banners billowing in the wind, obscuring the sky.

In the summer of the twelfth year of the Great Struggle in the East, General Lin Qin of Wei and General of Chariots and Cavalry Hulü Shan led an army of 150,000
to Heyuan Pass. General Hulü Jiao, specially appointed by the court, also accompanied the army.

In a secret chamber in Anjing,

Li Sikong, Wang Sima, and General of the Flying Cavalry knelt facing each other on mats. The cramped space was illuminated only
by a single kerosene lamp, creating an eerie atmosphere.

The three sat in a circle, with the imperial edict issued just yesterday laid out in the center—the very order for Liu Chang to lead
the expedition .

Li Sikong said, "Our lord is truly wise! Now that things have changed in Heyuan, those four old eunuchs can't sit still anymore
. They've even sent two of their trusted generals. It seems the world is truly about to change!"

Wang Sima said bitterly, "The world should have changed long ago! These eunuchs have been ravaging the land for over ten years thanks to the Empress's favor.
I wish I could exterminate them all!"

"Yes! Ten years have passed, and we scholars have had enough of this humiliation!" Liu Chang said, slamming
his hand on the ground.

Li Sikong sighed, "Alas! How majestic the Emperor Emeritus was back then! Our Great Wei commanded the world,
we were the hegemon, who dared disobey! In just ten years, Zhao has declared itself emperor and refused to submit! They have repeatedly invaded our borders!"

"It's all because of these eunuchs! They are corrupt, pervert the law, harm loyal officials, and manipulate the Emperor Emeritus at will, turning Wei
into a chaotic mess, a place of utter unrest. Fortunately, we have our lord, with him here, Wei still has hope!" Wang Sima said.

He then turned to Liu Chang and asked, "Are preparations complete on the Heyuan front?"

"Yes, as soon as Lin Qin and Huli Shan arrive there, our men will seize the opportunity to kill them. Once they are dead, we will
take control of the 150,000-strong army. I will lead the southern garrison to join them in besieging the capital. At that time, even if Zhang Jin has
the Imperial Guards, he will find it difficult to resist!"

"Is this really a safe bet?" Wang Sima asked with some worry in his eyes.

Liu Chang said, "Our lord naturally has other meticulous arrangements. The two of you should first win over Prime Minister Tian in Anjing.
He has a very high reputation among the officials and the people, and he will surely be able to rally a large following. His son is
one of the captains of the Northern Army's Imperial Guards. As long as they abandon neutrality and surrender to us, they will deliver a heavy blow to Zhang Jin and his men from behind, and our chances of victory
will be even greater!"

Wang Sima said with a worried expression, "It's just that Prime Minister Tian is always impartial and extremely cunning. It's not easy to deal with him!"

"Yes!" The other two also deeply agreed. Tian Fu had served as Chancellor for many years, handling matters with caution and gentleness,
never making a mistake in his work. Over the years, none of his colleagues had ever discovered his likes or dislikes. Even Zhang
Jin, the head of the Four Attendants, praised him highly.

"Everyone has weaknesses," said Liu Chang, General of the Cavalry, "It's said that his favorite concubine, Yao Ji, was kept by the General for many years and bore him a daughter
and two sons. I wonder if this is true?"

"I've heard of that," Liu Chang replied. "That concubine is quite a legend. She had four husbands and
three sons, all of whom died because of her. Later, she seduced the Chancellor, bearing him a daughter. Not long after,
the General forcibly took her as his wife! She bore him three more children. She's got a big
bottom , definitely empress material!" Liu Chang clicked his tongue, his eyes filled with envy.

"Hahaha, since that's the case, this is a very good starting point. For a man, the hatred of killing his father and
the humiliation of having his wife stolen are both shameful. Even if the Prime Minister is wise and self-preserving, I believe he will
not stand idly by if there is an opportunity to wash away the shame. Haha, let's find an opportunity and do it!"

Li Sikong asked again, "What's the news from the four eunuchs?" "

According to the information from the inside, things seem to be normal at the moment, but the Sili Colonel Zuo Qun seems to
have angered Zhang Jin and is being suspected! It seems that Zhang Jin wants to make a move against him! However, the lord has invited a master to come and help!

The Zhao army's attack on Heyuan has undoubtedly thrown them into chaos. The eight fortified villages they built in Heyuan are
full of rare treasures and grains! Once they are captured by the Zhao army, hehe!" Wang Sima
almost smoked his two beards when he mentioned the fortified villages.

"Yes, but you must instruct your informants to be extremely careful. The Eagle Guard is treacherous and vicious! They've recruited a large number of desperate outlaws from the evil sects
of the martial world ; they're not easy to defeat. We're walking on thin ice right now; the slightest mistake could mean our entire families
are crushed to pieces!" Wang Sima warned.

"Don't worry, Li Sikong," General Piaoqi patted his chest, brimming with confidence, "all my brothers are highly skilled in martial arts. The lord specifically stayed behind
to keep an eye on their lackeys!"

Li Sikong continued, "While that's true, we can't let our guard down against those cunning eunuchs!

According to our lord's plan, we've completed the first step. The second step is to monitor the movements of Lin Yun, son of Lin Qin,
and Huli Ying, son of Huli Shan! Both are from the Imperial Guard and have close ties to the army. They are
known for their ferocity and have long established their military prestige, but they didn't accompany the army this time, probably to prevent any unrest in the capital!
Our lord's intention is neither to eliminate them immediately nor leave any potential threats. We must closely monitor them and control them properly."

"Furthermore, there's Zhang Jin's nephew, Zhang Bao, and Song Gong's adopted son, Song Ping. Both are
members of , and Zhang Bao also serves as the Prefect of Anjing. He has many informants, his movements are unpredictable, and
he's deeply entrenched in the Jianghu (martial arts world) forces. These four are Zhang Jin's most trusted henchmen, and we must also break through their defenses simultaneously!"

"Hmm."

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