Chapter 1054: Chapter 765: Sister-in-Law, Are You Well? (2)
Everyone knows that this is a life-saving grace as large as the sky!
Yu Mingli, having served by Chu Yang’s side for many years, cannot possibly be unaware of the choices he now faces. Even though his actions do not openly reveal his inclinations, his movements cannot escape notice.
He is leaning towards King Qin, Yu Wenye!
In other words, the appointments and dismissals of personnel in the palace, as well as the affairs big and small, even if they haven’t completely fallen into the hands of Yu Wenye and Shang Ruyi, at the very least, they cannot escape their scrutiny.
It is increasingly difficult for her to use such small manipulations to shake those two in the Qianqiu Palace!
Thinking of this, Yu Mingyue couldn’t help but grit her teeth.
Because she knows, if she cannot, like this time, use some people and events that won’t taint her hands to calculate against Yu Wenye and Shang Ruyi, she can only leverage certain major upheavals and wars, for example, like the previous Battle of Fufeng and the Battle of Taiyuan. But after several attempts, she discovered that these are too difficult to control and can easily trigger other issues. Besides, there is not much time left until the most critical "matter."
Fortunately, there is still one more thing in front of her!
Thinking of this, she revitalized herself, cast a cold glance at her "father," and said indifferently, "Father, there’s no need to panic. I’ve always said that we still have a chance."
"..."
"This incident is merely paving the way for the upcoming ’opportunity.’
"...!"
Upon hearing these words, Yu Dingxing frowned again.
Another upcoming "opportunity."
Since this daughter came with the princely heir of Duke Sheng to him, persuading him to rely on Duke Sheng, she’s said similar things countless times. Though Yu Dingxing doesn’t believe her, he can’t help but believe in Yu Wenquan, who possesses absolute power amidst the turmoil and has truly established his own nation and crowned himself emperor, granting him rewards.
Now, what else can he do if he doesn’t believe her?
She is Yu Mingyue, the eldest legitimate daughter of the Yu family, who has already recognized her ancestry. The things she has done, along with those he followed her in doing with Yu Wenqian, have long since offended King Qin thoroughly, making it impossible for him to turn back now.
With a livid face, Yu Dingxing remained silent for a long time before saying solemnly, "Just hope that you don’t lead the Yu family down a path of no return with these ’opportunities’ one after another."
"...!"
Yu Mingyue furrowed her brow.
After a moment of silence, she suppressed that sudden inexplicable unease in her heart and said calmly, "How could that be."
Yu Dingxing, still seething with anger, said, "Then what do you plan to do?"
Yu Mingyue smiled faintly, "Wait."
"Wait? Still wait?"
Yu Dingxing laughed in anger, saying, "Do you think the weakening of Han Yuhui’s power is the entire outcome of this event? Today, the Ministry of War has already ordered Shen Tu Tai to lead the army eastward to attack Song and Xuzhou!"
"..."
"Fan Cheng’en, the Songzhou Governor is a scholar and doesn’t have a capable military general by his side. He stands no chance against Shen Tu Tai. Once Song and Xuzhou fall to Shen Tu Tai, the responsibility of attacking Luoyang will undoubtedly fall on King Qin. By then—"
A cold gleam flashed in Yu Mingyue’s eyes.
But she still remained composed, saying calmly, "So what?"
"You—"
"What I want is for Shen Tu Tai to capture Songzhou."
"...!"
This time, Yu Dingxing couldn’t help but show a surprised expression, while Yu Mingyue slowly rose and walked towards the entrance of the main hall. Looking at the sky outside, she said indifferently, "Don’t worry, there’s still a few months left, be patient."
"..."
"The real show is yet to come."
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After preparing for nearly half a month, on the second day of April, the Dasheng Dynasty’s great general Shen Tu Tai led eighty thousand troops, moving east.
Accompanying him in the expedition was Prince Qi, Yu Wencheng.
Although the campaign was merely to attack the Song and Xu States and wasn’t a large-scale operation, the people of the court were no fools. Everyone knew how strategically important capturing Song and Xu States was for the future conquest of Eastern Capital Luoyang, and for the Dasheng Dynasty’s eastward expansion, so quite a few court officials came to see them off.
After all, they weren’t fools either.
Not only because Prince Qi was among those dispatched this time, but also because Princess Qin was with child, pregnant with the Imperial Grandson, and was showered with countless rewards by the Emperor. Moreover, due to a "minor incident" in the palace, Han Shanggong, who leaned towards the Crown Prince, was divested of power, after which the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, Pei Xingyuan, was promoted to Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue. Several other generals under Yu Wenye were also promoted, which significantly expanded the influence on King Qin’s side, making them the most powerful faction for a time.
Gradually, people also realized that even though the victory at the Battle of Taiyuan secured Yu Wenqian’s position as Crown Prince, for the Dasheng Dynasty to continue its eastern expansion and extend its influence, it still had to rely on King Qin.
