Chapter 75: offense is the best defense 6 (2/2)
While he didn't like Lu Yaozhu staying too long in that capital, he wasn't about to send him to a prime spot. He was trying to destroy Lu Yaozhu's moral, not give him a good weapon to hurt the stability of Northern Wei.
Emperor Zhong shut the military report angrily and threw it aside. ”Shameless! These old servants have gotten too comfortable in their position.”
Caihong who stood at his side ran quickly and picked up the fallen report. He placed it on the evaluated pile and returned to his position by the Emperor's side.
He was familiar with the Emperor's temper and didn't say anything, a few minutes later he poured the Emperor a cup of tea and kept it close enough that the Emperor could easily pick it up and far enough that he wouldn't easily knock it down.
Emperor Zhong glanced at the cup and took a sip then placed it back on the table. ”How are things at the Empress's palace,” he asked some minutes later.
”Answering your majesty, this little one heard from a servant at the Empress's palace that she had received a letter from Princess Ni'an, a day earlier”
The Emperor”s lips curved up as he sat up, ”this would be the fourth later in the past few days. My elder sister is getting impatient as expected. Consort Shi's made a dent in her relationship with my elder sister. Things are escalating quickly, send over some drinks to calm her down”
”Yes,”, Caihong bowed and ran out of the Empress's sturdy. He ran into Minister Zhu at the door and after saluting him, went off on his errant Minister Zhu shook his head when he saw how jumpy Caihong was. The Emperor was not in a good mood, he walked forward.
Emperor Zhong looked up from the reports as he came in. ”You haven't left”, he asked.
”Not yet, your majesty”.
”You have worked hard, head home quickly and rest, good friend. You have to take care of your health”
”Yes”, Minister Zhu replied walking forward.
Emperor Zhong dismissed the servants present be and sat back on his seat. ”What do you have to report?”, He asked.
Minister Zhu reported in a low tone ”I spoke with the crown prince of Chu state a few days ago. After explaining everything, they are in”
”Wonderful, then we will proceed with the plan”
”Yes”, Minister Zhu stayed back for a few minutes. Emperor Zhong looked up in surprise ”how come you are still here, any other thing?”
Minister Zhu nodded ”yes, at the end of everything, what would happen to my eldest daughter?”
Emperor Zhong chuckled ”don't worry, about her. she too would be safe”.
Minister Zhu replied ”thanks, your majesty, I will go meet with the Chu Envoy”
Emperor Zhong just nodded without saying anything more.
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At the crown prince of Chu state end
He received the go-ahead from Minister Zhu and informed his special forces. Northern Wei was currently the strongest of all the states Although they had lost to northern Wei, he was still aiming to make a comeback.
The undisguised hatred the Emperor had for the Lu family and Lu Yaozhu was obvious. While he didn't understand the foolish Emperor's actions, he fully intended to fan the flames. Lu Yaozhu was a difficult competitor to him. He was a talented strategist, who was unfortunately too loyal to his motherland
It was a pity that the Emperor he fought to protect was blinded by jealousy and wanted his head. The Crown Prince penned another note to his partner and informed him of his progress. The next few months was bound to be fun. if everything goes as planned, he and Lu Yaozhu would have a rematch.
He was looking forward to that rematch because unlike last time Lu Yaozhu wouldn't come out the victor. He would finally fulfil the long time dream of his grandfather and conquer the powerful Northern Wei with ease.