latelenovela Chapter 450 Undercurrent
Chapter 450 Undercurrent
After receiving Qin Wu's generous assistance, Qin Chen fell into deep thought.
He weighed the various possibilities and pros and cons repeatedly in his mind, and finally made a major decision—to mobilize a specific army unit to participate in the operation.
Immediately afterwards, a majestic and dashing Divine Warrior, carrying an important mission and a token personally granted by Qin Wu, sped towards the Duke of Jiang's mansion like an arrow.
Indeed, this time Qin Chen turned his attention to the Jiang clan, one of the twelve major clans to which his mother's clan belonged.
Before this, he had tried to seek help from his maternal grandfather, but because he had not received a clear decree from his father, even though the Jiang clan was one of the twelve major royal clans, his maternal grandfather did not dare to easily send troops to help him.
After all, once her father finds out about this, even if her maternal clan is as powerful as the Jiang clan, she will probably not be able to escape her father's severe accountability and punishment.
However, the situation is now very different!
Now, holding the token bestowed by his father, it was as if he possessed an invincible imperial sword, allowing his maternal grandfather to go all out without any scruples.
It should be understood that for a royal clan to mobilize its military forces is no small matter.
These royal armies had been tempered on the battlefield for a long time and had accumulated a wealth of practical experience; moreover, their overall strength was exceptionally powerful, and no ordinary person could contend with them.
As expected, when the Prince of Zhennan saw Qin Wu's token, which symbolized supreme authority, he accepted the order on the spot without hesitation and quickly assembled his troops to prepare for the fierce battle that was about to unfold.
Just as many forces were still immersed in their own calculations and schemes, completely unaware of the impending storm, a jaw-dropping scene unfolded—hundreds of millions of Jiang Clan troops roared out of the Jiang Clan's fiefdom like a surging tide! The mighty army resembled a winding, sprawling dragon, rushing majestically towards every corner of the Great Qin Dynasty.
In the blink of an eye, the Jiang clan army had arrived at its destination and, without hesitation, launched a fierce and brutal attack on those forces with ulterior motives and restless intentions, according to the detailed list in their hands.
In an instant, shouts of killing and cries of agony echoed through the sky, and blood stained the earth red.
However, surprisingly, although the Jiang clan was ruthless in this operation, they ultimately left room for maneuver and did not exterminate the entire clan.
Most members of the opposing forces were merely arrested and imprisoned, and then ruthlessly demoted to slaves and sent to that mysterious continent specifically used for imprisoning and enslaving slaves for further domestication and transformation.
It is foreseeable that the future fate of these once invincible figures will be extremely tragic: not only will they have to endure endless hard labor, but they may also be used as cannon fodder on the battlefield with no hope of survival, thus completely cutting off any possibility of turning their lives around.
The Jiang clan's sudden large-scale military operation truly surprised all parties involved.
No one expected that the Jiang clan, which had always kept a low profile, would act so swiftly and decisively.
Faced with this rapid and overwhelming offensive, the various forces panicked and hastily attempted to gather their strength to resist.
Unfortunately, their reaction was far too slow, and their alliances moved at a snail's pace, far behind the Jiang clan's unstoppable conquest.
Often, while they were still struggling to coordinate relations with various parties and discuss countermeasures, the Jiang clan's iron cavalry had already arrived at their doorstep, delivering a fatal blow with overwhelming force. Thus, one fierce battle after another unfolded on the land of the Qin Dynasty, plunging the entire situation into chaos…
The entire Qin Dynasty was plunged into a bloodbath, with streets stained with blood and corpses lying everywhere.
This sudden massacre shocked and terrified everyone. Even the usually composed cabinet ministers were stunned and completely baffled.
It should be noted that in the Qin Dynasty, powerful clans of the rank of Marquis or above could only mobilize troops with the personal order of His Majesty.
However, the Jiang clan's sudden and unexpected military action is truly baffling.
Cabinet ministers racked their brains trying to figure out the reason, but they could not find a solution.
As everyone was discussing the matter, some speculated that His Majesty might have already emerged from seclusion and secretly instructed the Jiang clan to launch this war.
However, after a thorough investigation, it was discovered that His Majesty was still in seclusion and showed no signs of emerging. As for when he would end his seclusion and regain control of the situation, no one knew.
As cabinet ministers, they knew all too well that the rumors circulating outside about His Majesty's demise were utter nonsense.
Given His Majesty's unfathomable cultivation and supreme status, if he were to encounter any misfortune, the fortunes of the Great Qin Dynasty would inevitably be greatly affected, causing violent fluctuations.
But the truth is that the Qin Dynasty not only did not experience any abnormalities, but its national fortune was prosperous and its luck was steadily improving.
Especially recently, the fortunes of the Qin Dynasty have been soaring like a rocket, and all these signs indicate that the previous rumors about His Majesty's demise were completely unfounded.
The ministers sprang into action, each employing their own methods, in an attempt to uncover the true reason behind the Jiang clan's audacious military campaign.
However, not long after, they received a series of stern warnings from the Divine Warriors.
These guards, with stern expressions and serious tone, warned the ministers to focus on their own duties and not to overstep their bounds.
Only then did the ministers realize that there must be a deeper, unknown reason behind this.
Many people secretly speculated that their long-absent emperor had probably already emerged from seclusion and was now hiding in the shadows, silently observing the development and evolution of events.
Some astute individuals have even boldly speculated that this incident is very likely a severe test that His Majesty is giving to the Crown Prince.
After making this conjecture, the ministers unanimously stopped all their investigations into the matter, as if all their previous efforts had never happened.
On the surface, they were still busy with government affairs as usual, seemingly unconcerned about the turmoil. But in reality, everyone was secretly instructing and restraining their own children, strictly ordering them to be careful in their words and deeds during this turbulent situation, lest they inadvertently invite disaster upon themselves.
Although the ministers pretended to be calm and ignorant, the people below were not so composed.
They were filled with worry and anxiety, constantly sending out large numbers of people to investigate the true reasons behind the Jiang clan's military campaign.
Unfortunately, the Jiang clan remained tight-lipped and kept their mouths shut in the face of questioning from various forces; and the high-ranking figures in the court also remained silent and turned a deaf ear to the matter.
Moreover, even Qin Chen intentionally covered up the truth, making the whole incident even more confusing.
What's even more troublesome is that the mysterious and unpredictable Luo Wang organization is also secretly assisting the Jiang clan, creating numerous obstacles for the investigation.
With so many factors interfering and hindering them, finding out the truth was harder than climbing to heaven. In the end, they expended a great deal of manpower, resources, and money, only to return empty-handed, filled with doubt and helplessness.