Chapter 995: Diverting the Disaster to the East

Of course.

Whether Xie Tianyao believes Xie Fang is dead or not is actually no longer important.

Because almost everyone can see that, is this grief of Xie Tianyao's even real?

Who is this?

This is Xie Tianyao!

A person with the deepest hidden motives under heaven!

Since ancient times, the imperial family has been heartless; would he care about the life or death of a son?

It's a pretense.

What state funeral, what grand burial, it is entirely put on. Everyone knows that Xie Tianyao wants to stir up trouble at this grand burial and, incidentally, announce who will inherit the throne.

However, this is an open conspiracy.

You must come; not coming is not an option.

Therefore.

Every Feudatory King has made full preparations.

These Feudatory Kings are not stupid either.

They understand that in the current Great Trend of the world, Liangzhou is the strongest. So almost everyone is bracing themselves, targeting Liu Zheng, targeting Vice Minister Liu!

"Has the letter been sent over there?"

Prince Zhao, Xie Sheng, had already arrived within the borders of Guanzhong by this time. He was no longer riding in his own horse carriage, but had boarded the track carriage within Guanzhong. He knew this was a strange contraption created by Vice Minister Liu. He had originally been dismissive, but who would have thought that upon sitting in it, he would find it astonishing.

This...

Is the speed too fast?

And is it too stable?

It is not just Prince Zhao; the other Feudatory Kings are likely of the same opinion at this moment. But fortunately, although this track carriage is much faster and more stable than a traditional horse carriage, according to their analysis, this still cannot allow the troops Vice Minister Liu has abroad to return to Longyan quickly. Only then did people feel relieved.

"Your Highness, the letter has already been sent to Tsarist Russia."

The servant reported immediately.

A sharp glint flashed in Xie Sheng's eyes: "These Russians have quite the appetite! Hmph! Once the Great Trend is settled, I will certainly make them pay!"

His subordinates laughed one after another.

"Just a bunch of barbarians, uncivilized and greedy by nature, that is normal. Your Highness need not worry too much; we are only borrowing their troops, what kind of waves could they possibly stir up?"

Only then did Xie Sheng nod and smile: "To achieve something, the first target must be this Vice Minister Liu! And Vice Minister Liu's grand plan is currently in Liaodong!"

He pointed at the map and continued: "As long as we can take the land of Liaodong into our hands, the entirety of Qingzhou and Jinzhou will be completely surrounded by us! Hahahaha, by then, no matter how strong those New Aristocracy are, they will surely be firmly within our grasp!"

"Your Highness is wise!"

"Your Highness is the one destined by heaven!"

"Destined by heaven!"

Xie Sheng laughed triumphantly: "No, no, no, take note, this kind of talk cannot be said recklessly once we reach Jinghua..."

The group was full of confidence, laughing together.

Tsarist Russia.

Saint Petersburg.

Peter I, who was becoming increasingly mature and steady, looked quietly at the letter in his hand.

For Peter I, who had finally ascended the throne with great difficulty, now was the time for him to display his grand ambitions. Just in these past few days, he had defeated many traditional ideas in Russia and introduced many Western technologies into Russia, especially starting large-scale development of the navy. One must know that when Peter I traveled through Europe, he had once served as the captain of a fleet in the Netherlands and had also worked in a shipyard in Britain. He knew how earth-shaking the changes were that reforms had brought to the Netherlands and Britain.

After persuading that group of traditional officials, he began to partially reorganize the Eastern Orthodox Church and, to a large extent, gained control over it.

Not only that.

He vigorously developed industry and commerce; his reform policies for industry and commerce were already ranked among the best in the world. He allowed business owners to buy whole villages of serfs to work in factories,

approved foreigners to set up factories in Russia, and he also introduced many Western technical personnel and sent many young people to the West to study science and technology.

In short.

Peter I was absolutely a heroic ruler.

The Russian Empire also began to develop and grow strong in his hands.

These days, Tsarist Russia had just won a stage of the war against the Ottoman Empire.

The whole of Russia was flourishing.

"Longyan?"

However, it is rumored that Peter I had a bad habit, which was that he disliked bathing his whole life, and the stench on his body could be imagined.

"Great Emperor, it is indeed a request for help from Youzhou of Longyan..."

A man dressed in court attire replied respectfully.

Peter I chuckled: "What does this Prince Zhao of Youzhou mean? Does he really think he can defeat that Vice Minister Liu?"

As a heroic ruler who had seen the world, Peter I naturally knew the status of Longyan in the whole world today.

A great power.

If it could be said that the previous Longyan was somewhat tottering, then the sudden emergence of this Vice Minister Liu had absolutely played the role of turning the tide. Peter the Great was known as a reformist heroic ruler, the first Great Emperor of Russia; his vision was not something an ordinary person could possess. He paid attention to the reforms of all countries in the whole world, which was how he formulated the reform strategy that best suited Tsarist Russia.

But he still had a strong interest in this Vice Minister Liu and the reforms of Longyan.

Especially his promotion of industry and commerce, which was exactly the same as his own ideas.

Even Peter the Great had started to poach people from Yinzhou, poaching those technical talents to return to his own Russia to open factories.

Such a person...

A mere Prince Zhao of Youzhou wants to challenge him?

"Great Emperor..."

"Longyan is rising precisely because of this Vice Minister Liu!"

"Great Emperor, recently, his development of Liaodong has been slowly approaching our territory."

"Indeed, some serf owners have already clashed with their people!"

"If we wish to dominate the world, Longyan is a place we must conquer!"

"Great Emperor, this is absolutely our best opportunity! As long as we can throw Longyan into chaos, such a place of outstanding people and divine spirits will definitely be the colony we need!"

A group of officials spoke up one after another.

They believed that although this Prince Zhao was not a man of great talent and bold vision, it was precisely such a person who was worth them utilizing. Youzhou was originally in the Beijing of Longyan; when the time came, as long as Prince Zhao opened a gateway, they would have the opportunity to invade Longyan from the south!

Moreover.

Longyan was about to fall into great chaos; anyone could see it. Such great chaos brought about by a change in imperial power was something rarely encountered even in decades. At the very least, if Peter wanted to encounter such a great opportunity again, he would likely be on his deathbed by then.

"So what you mean is..."

Hearing this, Peter also felt a stir in his heart.

"Great Emperor, since this Prince Zhao wants to stir up trouble, then let our army take the opportunity to head south!"

"Five hundred thousand!"

"Five hundred thousand of the Tsarist Russia Army can at least swallow up the entire Liaodong region of Longyan!"

Peter the Great took a deep breath.

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