Chapter 291: Inviting the Wolf into the House

Xiao Dabao nodded immediately, "Prince is right. Why shouldn't we be able to eat this mango?"

After saying this, he took a bite.

Xiao Moting wanted to stop him, but it was already too late; he watched helplessly as Xiao Dabao tore off a piece of mango skin with force and chewed it in his mouth.

"Hiss..." Xiao Dabao chewed the mango skin vigorously while looking puzzled, "Why is this mango a bit astringent? The Emperor loves eating this stuff?"

Qin Zhan laughed until he was doubled over.

"Dabao, you have to peel the mango to eat it!"

Seeing Qin Zhan and Xiao Dabao eating mangoes, the other soldiers could no longer hold back; they ran up, grabbed mangoes, and started eating.

The golden-yellow flesh was as sweet as honey!

Expressions of surprise appeared on the faces of the soldiers.

"The Tribute Fruit the Emperor eats actually tastes like this; it's truly delicious!"

"Delicious! I never expected that in our lifetime, we would also get to eat what the Emperor tastes."

"The Emperor doesn't get to eat these mangoes. The ones Bai brought are bigger and sweeter than the Tribute Fruit."

"We really have to thank Bai for this!"

Everyone drank their beverages and held their mangoes, eating with great delight.

Xiao Moting also picked up a mango and took a light bite.

The rich sweetness went straight to his heart.

He lowered his head, hiding a trace of loneliness in his eyes.

He missed her.

Bai Wei had already been gone for several months; when exactly would she come to Daliang?

A burst of urgent hoofbeats rang out.

Xiao Moting looked up and saw a fast horse galloping from afar.

The soldier riding the horse flipped down and knelt on one knee before him.

"Prince, a secret letter sent from Yannan."

Xiao Moting's expression turned stern, and he immediately took the letter.

Previously, he had let Er Gou return to the Yuan Family Army to gather information, and now there was finally a response.

The letter was sealed with wax.

Xiao Moting opened the envelope and took out the letter.

The letter was written on Coarse Cloth, the handwriting crooked; it was indeed written by Er Gou.

"Reporting to Prince, National Preceptor Zhou Yanli is unwell and has been in seclusion to recover for over a month. All military affairs are managed by Yuan Canghai alone."

"A group of Fusang Ronin arrived, bringing supplies and claiming they wanted to assist the Yuan Clan in creating a natural disaster. They even specifically brought medicine for the National Preceptor, but the National Preceptor refused to see them, saying that those not of our race must have different intentions, and he ordered people to kill the Fusang Ronin."

"Yuan Canghai, however, feigned compliance; not only did he not send assassins to deal with the Fusang Ronin, but he secretly accepted the supplies and medicine sent by the Ronin and colluded with them."

"Now, with the help of the Fusang Ronin, Yuan Canghai wants to wipe out Beijiang to wash away his past shame."

Seeing this, Xiao Moting's handsome face darkened.

Seeing that his expression was off, Qin Zhan asked hurriedly.

"Prince, what happened?"

Xiao Moting said coldly, "Yuan Canghai is colluding with the Fusang People and wants to wipe out Beijiang."

"Fusang People?" Qin Zhan was startled, then his brows knit together, "The Yuan Clan is actually colluding with a foreign race; isn't this inviting a wolf into the house? The National Preceptor even agreed? Doesn't he hate the Fusang People the most?"

"Zhou Yanli is sick and in seclusion, refusing to see anyone. Even if he knew, I fear that in his current state, he is powerless to act." Xiao Moting's eyes were icy, "Last time, Yuan Canghai suffered a great loss at my hands and likely harbored thoughts of revenge, but I never expected him to bring outsiders into Daliang; it is simply insane."

"This is treason!" Xiao Dabao said indignantly, "For the sake of his own selfish desires, he actually sought out the Fusang People; he is truly a disgrace to Daliang."

Qin Zhan said immediately, "Prince, this subordinate is willing to lead a team of assassins to Yannan to kill this gang of Fusang People, so they don't bring disaster to Daliang!"

"Not so fast." Xiao Moting shook his head, "The Fusang Ronin who came to Yannan this time said that a woman has come to the Fusang Kingdom who possesses heaven-reaching magic. The supplies and medicine given to the Yuan Clan were obtained by her."

"According to information Er Gou gathered, this woman returned from the West and only arrived in the Fusang Kingdom half a year ago. She brought large quantities of grain to the Fusang People, solving the famine in their country, and has been providing them with a steady stream of tools and weapons, helping the Tokugawa Family of Fusang become powerful rapidly, wiping out other families and unifying the four seas in less than half a year."

"The Fusang People respect her exceptionally, built a Shrine for her, worship her morning and night, and call her Shennü Daren."

Qin Zhan and Xiao Dabao widened their eyes in unison, expressions of astonishment appearing on their faces.

Being able to provide large amounts of grain and also bring weapons and tools.

Isn't this the same as Bai?

"Fusang actually has a Goddess too?"

The two were shocked in their hearts and exchanged a glance.

Xiao Dabao couldn't help but ask.

"Could this woman also have come from the world of the Goddess?"

Xiao Moting pondered, "It seems not."

He glanced at the torn cloth in his hand.

"Er Gou used silver to bribe a Fusang person and found out some information about this woman."

"According to the Fusang person, this woman and Zhou Yanli have known each other for a long time. This time, she sent a group of Fusang Ronin to Daliang because she knew Zhou Yanli was seriously ill and specifically sent people to deliver medicine to him. It's just a pity that Zhou Yanli didn't appreciate it, refused to accept it at all, and even wanted to kill this group of Ronin."

"Last time, when Yuan Canghai was accused of treason, Zhou Yanli helped him obtain a Firework and sent it before the Emperor, dispelling the Emperor's suspicions about him. This Firework was sent by this woman."

"According to what the Fusang person revealed, this woman also brought out Gunpowder, as well as some design drawings, and is currently helping the Tokugawa Family build ships and even Red-clad Cannons."

After finishing, Xiao Moting looked up at the crowd around him.

"Do you still remember that batch of Firearm from the Rakshasa Kingdom?"

As soon as he said this, the expressions of the few people around him changed immediately.

The Northern Frontier Army had spent a tremendous amount of effort to recover the Snow Mountain Mine and drive away the Rakshasa Bandits!

That was simply a brutal battle!

The power of the Firearm is something the soldiers still remember in their hearts to this day.

If it weren't for Bai Wei helping by sending a large batch of weapons, as well as Steel Plate, and offering strategies, the Northern Frontier Army would never have been able to take the mine.

"Of course I remember." Xiao Dabao brought up the Firearm, still feeling a lingering fear, and patted his chest as he said, "I was terrified at the time!"

Qin Zhan did not mock him for once, his expression exceptionally grave.

"Prince, the Fusang People have always coveted Daliang and have attacked several times in the past, only to be repelled by the Daliang army."

"If there were also a deity like Bai among them who could obtain all kinds of supplies and weapons, that would be a tremendous threat to us."

After he finished speaking, the expressions of the few people around him also became tense.

The Northern Frontier Army relied entirely on the help of Bai Wei to become this powerful and invincible on the battlefield.

If Fusang also had a deity, they would certainly attack Daliang.