Chapter 1538

But she could not help but be curious, "What did Gao Yang do? It has even influenced my Chu Kingdom!"

Speaking of this, even Chu Ningyu's beautiful eyes held a look of shock.

"It is rumored that the young master of the Pei family, known as a family of sages in Da Qian, offended the Living Yama, and thus the Living Yama took action against him."

"He created bamboo paper, breaking the Pei family's monopoly. You must know that the Pei family's paper sells extremely well even in our Great Chu, at a full hundred coins a sheet, but the Living Yama's bamboo paper sells for only eighteen!"

"Once the bamboo paper appeared, it broke the scholar-official class's monopoly on the classics of the sages, but that was not all; the Living Yama also created movable type printing and the Da Qian Gazette!"

Although Chu Ningyu was very dissatisfied with Gao Yang, she could not hide her excitement when speaking of these things.

After a long while.

Chu Qingluan was also shocked.

"With these three moves from Gao Yang, not only is the Pei family finished, but the noble families throughout Da Qian have all been invisibly dealt a heavy blow!"

"Da Qian... will become even more powerful!"

Chu Ningyu nodded. "Coupled with the fact that the Zhao Kingdom was previously tricked by the Living Yama, leaving the people in dire straits with corpses littering the fields, it is as if they are on the verge of a dynastic change."

"Therefore, officials in the court are worried that if the matter of the child is exposed and the Living Yama launches a retaliation against Chu, or even incites the Da Qian Empress to send troops, that would be terrible news for the Chu Kingdom."

Chu Qingluan had not expected such a turn of events; although Gao Yang was heartless, the things he had done had influenced the Chu officials and the decisions of the Chu Kingdom.

"I hope Heaven looks upon us with favor and everything goes smoothly."

Chu Qingluan muttered to herself, praying in secret.

But the next second.

An extremely cold voice arrived.

"Heaven will not look upon you with favor. I advise you to give up this hope."

"Father!"

Chu Qingluan and Chu Ningyu were shocked to see the Emperor of Chu.

The Emperor of Chu stood with his hands behind his back, his face indifferent: "I have come today for only one thing: the marriage alliance is not up for discussion, and the timeline has been moved forward. In one month, you will take this bastard and head to the Xiongnu to marry that Xiongnu prince!"

The Emperor of Chu's words were like sharp arrows, piercing deeply into Chu Qingluan's heart, leaving her unable to breathe.

The marriage alliance was not only not delayed, but moved forward?

"Father, Jun Jun has just recovered from a major illness and is still so small. With such a long and arduous journey, I fear her body will not be able to withstand it. I implore Father to let Jun Jun recuperate for a few more months."

Chu Qingluan pleaded.

But the Emperor of Chu's eyes were extremely cold. He stared at Chu Qingluan, endless rage in his heart. He had once trusted Chu Qingluan so much, but she had failed him.

Furthermore, his most perfect daughter had conceived the daughter of his enemy and was attempting to defy him by sending the child away from Great Chu.

How could the bloodline of the Great Chu Imperial Family be sent to Da Qian?

Every time he thought of these things, his heart turned as cold as iron.

Chu Ningyu could not hold back and spoke up to persuade him, "Father, the Living Yama is too terrifying. Da Qian is undergoing continuous reforms, and they have wealth-gathering miracles like white jade sugar and soap; their national strength is immense. The Zhao Kingdom is currently on the verge of collapse due to one of the Living Yama's schemes. It would be better to reconsider this matter."

The Emperor of Chu showed a look of mockery, his eyes indifferent as he spoke.

"Da Qian is powerful? That is saying too much, too soon!"

"I admit that the schemes against the Zhao Kingdom, as well as this bamboo paper, movable type printing, and the Da Qian Gazette are indeed astonishing methods, but if Da Qian wants to be powerful, let them destroy the Xiongnu first!"

"Such is the trend of the world; do not blame me!"

Having said this, the Emperor of Chu left with his hands behind his back.

Chu Ningyu frowned. "I fear something has happened. The Xiongnu and several other kingdoms must have sent news, otherwise Father's attitude would not have changed so quickly."

Chu Qingluan lowered her head and said in an extremely certain tone.

"The Xiongnu have taken action, and the movement is not small."

"Now, if we want Father to change his mind, unless Gao Yang can deal a heavy blow to the Xiongnu, Da Qian will only be exhausted by running about, given the support from the three kingdoms behind them and the Xiongnu's unique geographical advantage!"

"But to want to deal the Xiongnu a heavy blow, how is that possible?"

Chu Qingluan was a military officer by background and was well-versed in military classics.

Gao Yang circling behind to flank and launching a surprise attack on the Xiongnu's lair to wipe them out in one fell swoop was already a rare miracle in this world, carrying a significant element of luck.

To want to deal the Xiongnu a heavy blow, in her eyes, was almost impossible!

Chu Ningyu knew this, and she also suddenly fell silent.

Now that Gao Yang hadn't even sent a letter, let alone expect that after the Xiongnu launched a massive invasion, Gao Yang would still be thinking of this child he had never met.

Everything seemed to be a foregone conclusion...

"..."

At the same time.

The Yan Kingdom Imperial Palace.

Yan Wushuang was dressed in his dragon robe, and when he saw the letter sent from Da Qian's Changancheng, he also suddenly fell silent.

"Bamboo paper..."

"The movable type printing, claimed to be ten or even a hundred times more efficient than block printing, and this Da Qian Gazette that controls the public opinion of the world..."

"This opponent, the Living Yama, is truly terrifying!"

Chen Ping was in a white robe, holding a feather fan.

He also had a solemn expression.

"Bamboo paper and movable type printing can shake the roots of the aristocratic families and curb their influence; once this Da Qian Gazette takes root in people's hearts, it can easily manipulate the direction of public opinion."

"I heard that even in the first issue, it was written that the Living Yama's enemy's mother pig screamed in the middle of the night, dogs fled with their tails between their legs, and a seventy-year-old grandmother accidentally became pregnant, yet many people still believed it."

"If public opinion is used well... it is also a sharp weapon for killing!"

Chen Ping also sighed with emotion.

At this moment.

"Report!"

"Reporting to Your Majesty, the Xiongnu Chanyu has sent word that he has finished organizing his troops and is on the way to launch a lightning strike on Da Qian!"

As soon as these words were spoken.

Yan Wushuang stood up abruptly in excitement, and he asked aloud, "How many days ago was this news?"

"Five days ago!"

Yan Wushuang's mouth curled up, revealing a smile.

"Then calculating the time, I fear the Xiongnu cavalry has already arrived at the Da Qian border and is about to launch an attack."

Chen Ping's feather fan stopped abruptly, and he asked aloud, "Did it say where the attack is?"

As soon as Chen Ping said this, it also attracted Yan Wushuang's attention.

"Is it Yuyang Commandery?"

"It is indeed Yuyang Commandery!"

Once these words were spoken, Chen Ping and Yan Wushuang visibly breathed a sigh of relief.

Chen Ping said with a deep gaze, "When the enemy's loved ones are placed before them, I am curious to see what this Xiongnu Chanyu and the Chanyu's son will do."

Yan Wushuang stared at Chen Ping and exclaimed in admiration, "When it comes to a poisonous strategist, the Living Yama's poison is not as great as yours, sir!"