Chapter 1018: William IV

That gaze naturally came from this Deputy Commander of the Capital Cavalry, Cheng Hua.

He stared fixedly at Liu Zheng's back, the hatred in his eyes incomparably intense.

Why?

How could he be so young and yet famous throughout the world, so young and yet receive the Emperor's favor? How could he be so young and yet be both the Crown Prince of Liangzhou and an Imperial Son-in-law?

He could not fathom it!

He himself was born of noble stock, a genius praised by everyone in the Capital since childhood, well-versed in the classics; upon joining the Capital Cavalry, he had also worked diligently without complaint, yet he never expected that at over forty, he would only be a Deputy Commander.

Unreconciled!

The position of Commander should have been his!

He wanted to get ahead.

He wanted to become famous!

Therefore, this time, he was going to pull off a major event! A major event that would shock the entire Longyan!

Kill Liu Zheng!

Wasn't it said that the Emperor was more inclined toward Xie Chan regarding the succession? Then Xie Chan naturally relied on this Liu Zheng! In his view, as long as Liu Zheng died, the entire situation would change! He followed Prince Zhao, Xie Sheng, and Prince Zhao naturally hoped that Longyan would become increasingly chaotic so that he could take advantage of the chaos to raise his banner.

What a pity.

Vice Minister Liu had been too cautious these days.

That personal guard of his, Pei Qianyun, followed closely by his side every day. Cheng Hua still dared not underestimate Pei Qianyun's combat record. This was the number one fierce general of Longyan, yet it was a pity he was always willing to serve as a guard by Liu Zheng's side.

"Boss, we..."

The ceremonial procession continued to move forward.

Several trusted aides were nearby, consulting Cheng Hua for his opinion.

A sharp glint flashed in Cheng Hua's eyes, and he shook his head; they would talk once they reached Wild Boar Forest.

The few men nodded in unison.

They had just set out, so the security work here would certainly be airtight, but if they traveled for another day, passing through Wild Boar Forest would be the best opportunity for them to strike!

Liu Zheng rode his horse, also following the main force, moving slowly.

Soon.

Jiang Xuan appeared by his side.

Liu Zheng looked straight ahead and did not ask him. The latter chuckled: "The Young Master's prediction was correct; this fellow Cheng Hua intends to strike at Wild Boar Forest! These guys are playing quite wild too! Three days ago, they actually dug several underground pits in Wild Boar Forest and buried people inside... there are about five hundred of them."

Liu Zheng raised an eyebrow, smiled faintly, and remained noncommittal.

Five hundred people.

Added to the five hundred hidden within this Capital Cavalry, they could indeed pose some threat to him.

It was a pity.

He had long known that this Cheng Hua was no good, and furthermore, a rather insane person. The group of people under his command were likewise extreme terrorists, and those assassins from Youzhou were even more reckless fellows.

"Don't worry, Young Master, it's a piece of cake!"

Jiang Xuan laughed, full of confidence.

"Do not be too conceited; these people are coming here specifically to throw their lives away. You must minimize the damage and the potential chaos!"

Liu Zheng instructed earnestly.

He knew the mindset of these extremists; they would do whatever caused the biggest sensation, and they cared nothing for the imperial family or human life. In his previous life, those terrorists and their human bombs had caused quite a few casualties and troubles for the world's leading power at the time. Therefore, even if Jiang Xuan's Dark Night Squad had superior equipment, they could still stumble.

Jiang Xuan had been full of confidence, but upon hearing Liu Zheng's words, he was shaken and nodded earnestly.

The ceremonial procession continued to move forward.

Having just left the city, there was another round of procedural rituals.

Liu Zheng sighed deeply.

How many days would it take to reach Lishan at this rate?

At this time.

Britain.

London.

The British Parliament was already in an uproar.

Since ancient times, Western parliaments had always been very lively. Whenever they encountered any major issue, it was a group of Councilors in robes arguing back and forth, even spitting as they spoke. This was especially true in Britain. Because those who could participate in the political situation in Britain had changed from the former nobles to the current Gentry.

Since ancient times, parliaments in the West have always been very lively. Whenever some major event is encountered, it is always a group of Councilors wearing robes arguing back and forth here, even spitting as they speak. This situation is especially prevalent in Britain. Because those who can participate in the political situation in Britain have changed from the previous Nobles to the current Gentry.

Every member of the Gentry argues and debates for their own interests.

"Your Majesty, that godforsaken place? We have already invested heavy troops there, why is this necessary?"

"Your Majesty, I believe we should still focus our efforts on Western Europe!"

"Your Majesty, I believe that we should still shift our focus toward Western Europe!"

William IV was a young man with blonde hair, watching these old men argue quietly.

William IV is a young man with blonde hair, and he quietly watches the Bitter Remonstrance of these old men.

He still felt some fear in his heart. He was annoyed by these voices; he just wanted to go back and raise his Corgi... He didn't even want to be this King, yet he had been elected by the nobles. He was the symbol of the British royal family, and he had to sit in this position and give his approval to the results of these people's arguments.

He still feels some fear in his heart. He is very annoyed by these voices; he just wants to go back and raise his Corgis... He does not even want to be this King, yet he was elected by the Nobles. He is the symbol of the British royal family, and he must sit in this position to give his approval to the results of these people's debates.

And so, Luojinsi's proposal had caused a huge stir in this parliament.

After all, Britain's colonization of Africa was currently going very smoothly—history had changed at this juncture. Originally, Britain's colonial journey had started in India. Furthermore, they had begun colonial expansion into Iran, Myanmar, South Africa, Egypt, East Africa, and other places.

After all, Britain's current colonization in Africa is proceeding quite smoothly—history has undergone some changes at this juncture. Originally, Britain's colonial journey began in India. Furthermore, it has begun to launch colonial expansion into Iran, Myanmar, South Africa, Egypt, East Africa, and other places.

But in this world.

Because of the East India Company's rule over India, and the sudden stability of the Ottoman, Britain's reach is somewhat limited.

Therefore.

Britain's primary colonial focus in this world has been placed on Africa and over in America.

At this moment.

Australia has suddenly emerged.

Australia's resources are indeed mouth-watering, but it is truly too far away.

Right now, they have not yet completely begun their rule over in America...

If they want to station heavy troops in Australia, they still need to set out from America.

The front line is too long.

Many people have begun to worry whether their investments will yield returns in a very short time.

"Your Majesty, I, on the contrary, believe that Australia must be taken!"

Just then, a Duke stood up.

He glared fiercely at this bunch of "country bumpkins."

He is Duke Humphrey, a man of genuine high status in Britain; in his eyes, these Gentry are all people with shallow vision! Profit, profit—since when has Britain's expansion ever prioritized profit first!

Strategy!

Do they understand strategy?

"How so?"

"Why?"

"I don't quite understand!"

That group of Councilors began to rap on the tables one by one.

Duke Humphrey gave a cold laugh: "Luojinsi's suggestion is merely to take prisoners to Australia, and we would only be paying some transport costs; however, if Australia truly falls into our hands, gentlemen, we could then plot against Longyan from the direction of Australia! We could even sit back and watch over the entire world!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the whole room was in an uproar.

Longyan?

William IV's eyes also lit up.