Chapter 305

The world is in ruins, and not a single soul can escape unscathed.

"The Great Tang is destined to suffer this calamity; it is fated, and no human effort can change it."

Qin Mu nodded indifferently.

He knew this better than anyone else.

This war is merely the beginning of the Great Tang's civil strife that has lasted for hundreds of years!

Heaven and Earth are unkind; they treat all living things as straw dogs.

Whether the subjects of the Great Tang live or die, that is simply their fate.

"Sigh! To think that back then, the Great Tang launched reforms through a single article, and all sorts of new things sprouted like bamboo shoots after a spring rain, refreshing people's perceptions. The level of prosperity was breathtaking. The scene of ten thousand nations coming to pay homage is still vivid in my mind."

"In just a few short years, it has fallen to such a state; how can one not sigh with emotion?"

Lu Dongzan sighed.

What is called a reflection in the mirror or the moon in the water—gains and losses are but a blink of an eye.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, the thirty thousand remnants of the Tibetan Empire have been successfully escorted to Jiannan Circuit."

General Yue Fei cupped his hands and said in a deep voice.

Ever since receiving Qin Mu's order, he had traveled day and night to escort the 30,000 Tibetan remnants to Jiannan Circuit.

It took only a few days to arrive successfully.

"Very good, General Yue has worked hard." Qin Mu nodded approvingly: "Since you have already arrived, do not return just yet."

"Your Majesty, what does this mean?" General Yue Fei frowned.

At present, the Great Qin is at a critical moment of development and growth; a commander must be stationed here to ensure nothing goes wrong.

"The Tibetan Plateau and the Wang Cheng are about to complete their mission. Before long, our Great Qin will move its capital."

"There is no need for you to be stationed there anymore; stay in Jiannan Circuit for now and await further orders."

Qin Mu explained.

Hearing this, everyone was extremely astonished.

What?

Moving the capital?

When did this happen?

Why are we unaware of it?

"Your Majesty, where are we moving the Wang Cheng to?"

Lu Dongzan couldn't help but ask out of curiosity.

"Don't be anxious, there will be a result on this matter very soon."

Qin Mu smiled meaningfully, turned his head, and said to Eunuch Wei Zhongxian:

"Transmit my order: recall General Xin Qiji, who is guarding Tuyuhun, back to the Potala Palace, and appoint him as the Eastern Expedition General to be stationed on the Tibetan Plateau."

"Further order Liu Bowen to be the Viceroy of Tibet, and work hand-in-hand with Xin Qiji to continue developing the Tibetan Plateau."

"Order Zhang Juzheng to be the Prime Minister of Great Qin, and hand over the matter of building the Grand Canal entirely to Shen Kuo; tell him to come and see me in one month, no mistakes allowed."

"Order Yan Song to be the Viceroy of Tuyuhun, and Jiang Huai to be the Northern Defense General; command the two of them to work together to govern Tuyuhun and guard the Hexi Corridor well." One order after another was issued.

Wei Zhongxian was not idle either; almost at the same time, he transmitted all these orders out.

Hearing these orders, Li Xueyan, who had been silent all along, felt extremely shocked in her heart.

Heavens!

What is my husband trying to do!

Almost all the top-level power holders of the Great Qin have been shifted.

Is there going to be a major move?

"Your Majesty, are we going to have a showdown with the Great Tang?"

Lu Dongzan's heart was pounding.

It couldn't be wrong!

With so many major moves, His Majesty must be preparing to declare war on the Great Tang.

"Old Lu, it's not that I want to criticize you, but you are being a bit too impatient. With the strength of the Great Qin, wanting to swallow the Great Tang in one bite is simply impossible. Not only would it be time-consuming and labor-intensive, but it might also trigger rebellions across the Great Tang. Suppressing them one by one later would just be a waste of time."

Qin Mu shook his head and smiled.

He did not want to become Li Er.

If one wants to make the people of the Great Tang submit, relying on military conquest will only be met with even stronger resistance.

Why bother?

When there is clearly a better way, why do such a foolish thing?

When it comes down to it.

The Central Plains is the foundation of Qin Mu.

All the people of the world will sooner or later be in his pocket.

Once war breaks out, how many millions will die?

It is the national strength of the Great Qin that will be consumed!

"It is this humble subject who was impatient!"

Lu Dongzan smiled awkwardly.

"Your Majesty, the Empress has brought the Great Tang special envoy to request an audience."

Wei Zhongxian walked over respectfully to report.

"Oh? They arrived quite quickly. Let them wait at the door! Just say that I am currently discussing state affairs with my ministers."

Subsequently, Qin Mu smiled slightly and waved his hand: "You may all withdraw."

"We take our leave!"

General Yue Fei, Lu Dongzan, and the others withdrew one after another.

At the entrance of the private room.

Empress Zhangsun, Li Er, Fang Xuanling, and others were waiting anxiously.

Especially Li Er.

He paced back and forth repeatedly.

It was clear how anxious he was!

"Can you stop walking back and forth? It's annoying!"

Empress Zhangsun glanced at Li Er and said irritably.

She was currently full of anger.

Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui looked at each other, their expressions quite complex.

Sigh!

Women are truly not to be trifled with!

Li Er stopped obediently, looking into the private room from time to time.

He was burning with anxiety!

It had been almost an hour!

What on earth is that brat Qin Mu up to?

"Everyone, His Majesty invites you in."

After keeping them waiting for a full hour, Qin Mu finally had Wei Zhongxian call Li Er and the others in.

"Greetings, Your Majesty!"

After entering the room, Li Er and the others bowed one after another.

After all, their status was that of Great Tang special envoys, so they should naturally bow upon meeting the Great Qin monarch.

"And this is?"

Qin Mu raised his head, suddenly saw an unfamiliar face, and asked with a frown.

"Let me introduce him; this is also a Prime Minister of the Great Tang, named Du Ruhui. Our Great Tang Emperor specifically had him travel day and night to come here, as there is an urgent matter he wishes to seek the monarch's help with."

Li Er introduced him proactively.

In this way, the purpose of Du Ruhui coming to Jiannan Circuit could be explained clearly.

"Du Ruhui?"

"People say the Great Tang Prime Ministers are 'Fang's Schemes and Du's Decisions'; today, they are finally all here."