Capítulo 994: Chapter 67: Nightfall
July 6, late night.
Lanling City, Imperial Palace.
Inside Qingde Palace, the Crown Prince was looking at the telegraph in his hand.
The contents of the telegraph all related to the Southern Border.
On the night of July 5, after the Eldest Prince and Prince Li arrived at the Southern Border to start their actions, news had already reached Lanling City.
But separated by thousands of miles, even with the news, Lanling City could not change the final outco.
Sending reinforcents?
With Prince Li present, hastily sending troops or strong individuals from the nearest provinces would simply be sending them to their deaths.
Instructing the soldiers in the Southern Border to retreat quickly?
A blockade at main routes would trap most people, making escape impossible.
Ordering the Southern Border soldiers to resist resolutely?
Indeed, so chose to resist to the death, but it didn’t change the overall situation.
Ultimately, what Lanling City could do was to instruct so resolute soldiers who couldn’t leave to resist fiercely and destroy most of the weapons and resources, leaving nothing for the rebels.
Then a small number of elites would discreetly evacuate, taking small paths out of the Southern Border.
Of course, so were instructed to pretend to surrender and act as internal agents…
In just two days, the Crown Prince and nurous ministers had made many arrangents.
Since receiving the news, the Crown Prince hadn’t rested at all.
His eyes were filled with bloodshot veins, and his gaze seethed with unconcealed anger.
He had anticipated what the Eldest Prince might do.
But Prince Li suddenly rebelling and siding with the Eldest Prince was completely unexpected for him.
The other party had shown no interest in power for all these years, focusing solely on martial arts.
This hadn’t changed in over a hundred years, so why the sudden shift?
Moreover, Prince Li choosing to support the Eldest Prince—how was that different from accompanying him to death? Where did the confidence co from that relying on the Eldest Prince would achieve success?
Without Prince Li, could just an Eldest Prince incite rebellion across the entire Southern Border?
From the night of July 5 to July 6.
In just one day and night, too much had changed in the Southern Border, and so rapidly!
Even with the Eldest Prince’s influence and operations, plus the coercion of a Martial Saint, the Crown Prince didn’t believe they could control the entire Southern Border so quickly.
There must be other forces involved in this!
As expected, he soon received news of Lu Wenzheng and Xu Jing’s betrayal.
Outside Feng Province, Lu Wenzheng’s forces were almost completely ‘annihilated’, but within Feng Province, he still had considerable control.
Adding Hongyi University and the Great Grandmaster Xu Jing, apart from Datong Prefecture, the entire Feng Province could potentially fall into their hands.
Located in the Southwest, Feng Province would be crucial for the Eldest Prince and Prince Li as they marched north; the fastest route would certainly pass through Feng Province.
Controlling Feng Province offers ample supplies, and it serves as both an offensive and defensive strategic location.
The rebels gained another strategic stronghold!
At this point, the Crown Prince already harbored faint displeasure towards Li Fei.
To him, if not for Li Fei’s relentless pressure, leaving no room for Lu Wenzheng, the latter wouldn’t have risked ‘turning against’ him to gamble their lives with the Eldest Prince!
But it’s too late to say anything now.
Even without Li Fei’s urgings, the Crown Prince wouldn’t easily give up Feng Province.
In a short ti, the only Great Grandmaster who could be sent was Yan Shangzhen, the president of iyun University from iyun Province.
Yet he hadn’t moved, and instead, the Gouchen Sword Master Bai Chen appeared in Feng Province.
Upon receiving this news, the Crown Prince’s heart grew heavier.
The Eldest Prince gained another unexpected card!
In his view, since Gouchen Sword Master went to Feng Province, Shi Caiming was dood, and Feng Province couldn’t be held.
“Your Highness, urgent news! From Feng Province!”
Outside the Great Hall, an eunuch hurried in, holding a wooden box.
The Crown Prince’s hands trembled slightly.
All the telegraphs he’d received recently were bad news, delivering blow after blow.
Now, hearing of new telegrams instilled fear in him.
Afraid of receiving even worse news.
“…Bring it here.”
Taking a deep breath, calming himself, the Crown Prince spoke.
Soon, the wooden box was presented.
The Crown Prince opened it and took out the telegraph inside.
With just one glance, he showed an astonished expression, imdiately followed by imnse joy!
“Li Fei killed Xu Jing!”
“Then tead up with others to also slay Gouchen Sword Master Bai Chen!”
His hands holding the telegraph trembled, and after reading it several tis to confirm he wasn’t mistaken, he told the eunuch who delivered the ssage:
“Imdiately verify, confirm the telegraph’s authenticity? I want more detailed information!”
“Yes, Your Highness.”
After the eunuch left, the Crown Prince stood, pacing back and forth in the Great Hall, unable to calm his heart.
Ten minutes later, more detailed information arrived:
Li Fei first killed two Martial Arts Masters from the Green Mountain Sword Sect, then Xu Jing in one-on-one combat!
Finally, teaming up with Shi Caiming and others to slay Bai Chen, playing a critical role in the battle!
“Hahaha, well done! Beautiful!”
Laughter filled the Great Hall.
At that mont, only one thought remained in his heart:
“Father is wise!”
He was extrely grateful that the Emperor stopped him from testing Li Fei and grateful he had proactively sent a Martial Arts Master to secretly protect Li Fei’s adoptive parents in Xing City.
At this mont, looking at the incredible achievents on the telegraph,
The Crown Prince had to admire the Emperor’s foresight!
…
The sa late night.
Lanqing Hall, Emperor’s bedchamber.
A fit of intense coughing resounded within the bedchamber.
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