Zhao Xiyan placed the map in front of her, "Yueyue, do you see what place this is?"
Qi Yue knew that Zhao Xiyan wouldn't speak without a precise purpose, so she also beca serious.
As soon as she set her eyes upon the area surrounding the location of the treasure, she instantly furrowed her brows.
This indeed was a bit troubleso.
The National Treasure had been prepared by the forr Emperor of Beiyuan during his reign, located at the Bufang Mountain on the north and south corners of the Northern Ridge of Longnan.
But after the forr Emperor died, and the new Emperor had ascended to the throne for about forty to fifty years, the power of Beiyuan had weakened year by year. Bufang Mountain, bordering on the northern border of Nanyue, had been taken over by Nanyue long ago.
That is to say, this National Treasure was actually on the land of Nanyue.
"I heard that Nanyue has amassed a heavy military presence here. Entering it won't be an overnight matter," Huang Zai'an suddenly said seriously, "Apprentice, this matter likely needs a long-term plan."
"Yes, Yueyue, you shouldn't bother about this for now. I'll have soone look into it further," said Zhao Xiyan as well.
"Okay then, let's wait for the news," Qi Yue cheerfully said, "after all, if it's my property, I must take it back."
In Qi Yue's eyes, anything she fancies should belong to her.
Moreover, the National Treasure was entrusted to Zhao Xiyan by Mo Zhizhi, which, roughly speaking, was also entrusted to her.
Her own property naturally needed to be reclaid.
Moreover, the National Treasure was intended for stabilizing the world, and she was now establishing pharmaceutical factories and resettling displaced people; wasn't that stabilizing the world too?!
At this ti, Huang Zai'an furrowed his brows.
"I don't understand. Why does Nanyue defend Bufang Mountain with such heavy forces? Could they already know about the treasure's location?"
Upon hearing this, Zhao Xiyan nodded in agreent.
"We cannot rule out that possibility. The terrain of Bufang Mountain is special, easy to defend and hard to attack, standing out from Longnan Ridge like a tiger's tail, such locations do not normally require heavy troops...."
At this, he paused, then continued, "...It seems we need to send soone to confirm this."
Learning that Nanyue might have discovered the National Treasure, Qi Yue also beca sowhat restless.
That was her property.
"Confirm what? Are you saying that the people of Nanyue have already started searching for that treasure?"
Before Zhao Xiyan could speak, Huang Zai'an took over the conversation, "I say, apprentice, are you in need of money?"
Qi Yue gave him a blank look.
"Why would I be short of money?"
"Then why are you so anxious?"
"...If my own property is about to be taken by others, how can I not be anxious?"
Huang Zai'an and Zhao Xiyan exchanged a knowing smile, as if to say, "See, we knew she'd react like this."
"Apprentice, don't worry. Ever since the news of the National Treasure spread, it has been decades, and many have looked for it. The Emperor, nefarious characters, various princes, and also Donggao and Western Chu, who hasn't tried to find it, yet all efforts have been in vain? Even if Nanyue heard so rumors and surrounded Bufang Mountain, it will not be so easy for them to find the treasure... Let soone check it first."
Hearing this, Qi Yue nodded repeatedly.
"Alright, I am not in a hurry anyway."
There was plenty of silver in the space, not affected by the imdiate mont.
In fact, Nanyue's occupation of Bufang Mountain was not because they knew about the National Treasure, but because they wanted to use it as a pivot point. They planned to cross the deep chasm between Bufang Mountain and Longnan Ridge to directly infiltrate the north, gradually encroaching upon the territory of Beiyuan.
Over the years, due to the collusion with Hu Chengxuan, Nanyue had already surveyed the entire chasm and found a smooth path through it.
Just as they thought everything was ready and only needed to seize the opportunity to attack Beiyuan, the Longnan County Governnt changed hands.
As soon as Zhao Xiyan took over, he rearranged the military deploynt for both the Southern and Northern Ridges.
He strengthened the military presence at many of the important military locations that Hu Chengxuan had previously neglected.
This adjustnt had disrupted Nanyue's plans.
Regarding this sudden situation, Nanyue also held a large eting.
The Emperor of Nanyue, nad Han Linghe, ascended the throne at eight and took full control of the governnt at eighteen. Now only twenty-eight, he was the most prestigious emperor among the four nations.
At this mont, he was sitting in the center of the great hall, gazing authoritatively at the group of ministers standing in the hall.
"Do none of you love ministers have a good solution?"
The officials were silent as cicadas in winter.
After a mont of silence, Pri Minister Bai Qian stepped forward and bowed, "Your Majesty, this old servant still holds the sa opinion, rising swords unsettle the people, I beseech you not to rashly mobilize the troops."
The mont he spoke, the Great General Chen Tai imdiately stood up in opposition.
"The Pri Minister's words are mistaken. Our Nanyue troops are strong and our horses robust, why fear the re Beiyuan? Now that the Beiyuan Kingdom is in chaos, it is a perfect opportunity to unify the four nations!"
Bai Qian imdiately retorted.
"Has the Great General forgotten Zhao Xiyan? Or does the Great General have the confidence to defeat him? I heard, just yesterday, there were hot air balloons flying over your camp, has the Great General thought of a way to bring those down?"
Chen Tai was rendered speechless.
He was incapable of figuring out a solution, which was why he wanted to seize this opportunity to deploy troops to thoroughly teach Zhao Xiyan a lesson.
But he truly had no confidence at all!
Especially since the deep ravine passageway which he deed absolutely secure had also been blocked by Zhao Xiyan's n, leaving him burning with anger and nowhere to release it!
And Bai Qian just had to ntion what should not be ntioned!
How infuriating!
Seeing this, Han Linghe sitting at the front furrowed his brows even deeper.
"Love ministers, is there really no way to deal with this hot air balloon?"
Upon hearing this, Chen Tai's face tightened, and he imdiately fell prostrate on the ground.
"Please forgive , Your Majesty, this servant is incompetent! Servants shot arrows and used catapults, but all to no avail!"
Han Linghe squinted his eyes, fiddling with a shiny bead in his hand for a long while before saying, "I had originally thought that if we could get one, wouldn't we know how to make those things then? Who knew it would be impossible?"
His voice carried a hint of oppression, making all the ministers' knees instantly buckle, and they knelt down in a cluster.
"We are incompetent!"
The group of ministers cried out, all sowhat trembling with fear.
Bai Qian, however, had the courage and spoke clearly, "Your Majesty, according to the latest news, Zhao Xiyan has established a military base on Flat Peak Mountain outside Yecheng, specifically for raising and lowering hot air balloons. Besides that, our n have also spotted a very large bird made of tal that can fly in the sky!"
"What? A tal bird?" Han Linghe exclaid in surprise.
Bai Qian responded affirmatively and drew a piece of paper from his chest.
Soon a servant stepped forward to present the paper in front of Han Linghe.
The paper clearly depicted a drawing resembling an airplane.
"…Can this thing really fly in the sky?" Han Linghe evidently seed a bit skeptical.
"Yes, Your Majesty," Bai Qian affird, "Our n only saw it from a distance, and when they went to look again later, they could find no trace of it. Later, it was confird that Zhao Xiyan had then appeared in the Longnan County Governnt."
Pausing for a mont, he added, "Your Majesty, I heard Lord Shen had already sent people to Longnan County Governnt, perhaps there will be news on this matter!"
Upon hearing this, Han Linghe frowned, beckoned an eunuch closer to whisper sothing, and the eunuch quickly departed.
"Pri Minister, I understand what you an. You need not worry about other matters. Regarding how to face Zhao Xiyan, let think it over carefully."
Bai Qian hesitated for a mont, then said, "Your Majesty, King Yan Qin Zhongyu is already on his way to Longnan County Governnt, if Your Majesty wants to forge a good relationship with Zhao Xiyan, you must make a decision soon!"
Han Linghe furrowed his brows and waved his hand.
"I understand. Pri Minister, you may withdraw first!"
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