latelenovela Chapter 157 Strange Events in the Western Zhou Dynasty, Qin Wu's Arrangements
Chapter 157 Strange Events in the Western Zhou Dynasty, Qin Wu's Arrangements
After making the arrangements, Jiang Pingle immediately had his bodyguards relay the message to Qin Wu.
After all, if Qin Wu were to be kept in the dark about the Grand Princess's near-death experience from an assassination attempt, he might blame her when he returned.
You should know that since the Grand Princess returned, she has been very kind to Qin Wu.
She was also the person in the royal family with the best relationship with Qin Wu, and Qin Wu also respected the Grand Princess very much.
In the following period, both the Imperial Shadow Guard and Qin Wu's secret guards began a thorough investigation of the entire capital, trying to find out who was behind the assassination attempt on the Grand Princess.
The investigation lasted for half a month, and the secret guards finally discovered some clues.
He then returned and reported to Jiang Pingle.
"Mistress, we have news. We have found a group of people in the south of the city. They should not be from our Eastern Qin."
Do you know where they come from? Who are they?
Jiang Pingle inquired.
"We haven't found anything yet. These people don't usually go out. Their daily purchases are delivered by someone. If we hadn't accidentally discovered that the weapons they were using were unlike anything we'd ever seen before, we wouldn't have been able to trace them. We just assumed they were out-of-town merchants."
The guards reported.
They did indeed make the discovery by accident.
While they were investigating, one of the guards suddenly felt unwell and ran to their residence to relieve himself.
They then discovered that the weapons carried by the people in their household were rather strange, completely unlike any they had ever seen before.
The final investigation revealed that these people were not ordinary businessmen.
"Oh, and their language is something we've never heard before, so we have no idea what they're saying."
The guards recalled that when they went to investigate, the language spoken by those people was not the language of their region at all.
They couldn't understand their language at all.
“Continue to send people to monitor them. Since they are not from my Eastern Qin, it is absolutely impossible for them to assassinate the Grand Princess without leaving any clues. Someone must be helping them behind the scenes.”
"Especially keeping an eye on several princes and powerful ministers in the cabinet; only they in the capital can do that."
After thinking for a moment, Jiang Pingle finally gave his explanation.
She had to find out where these people came from.
"Yes, I will make arrangements now."
After the guard finished speaking, he prepared to leave.
"Wait, pass this message on to the Prince and see if he knows where these people came from."
Just as the guard turned around, Jiang Pingle called him back and gave him another order.
Since they don't know where these people came from, they can only ask Qin Wu.
If Qin Wu knew, they would have far fewer troubles.
"Yes."
The guards waited a few moments after receiving the order, and seeing that Jiang Pingle had nothing to say, they turned and left.
"It seems that the capital is about to become unstable again."
After the guards left, Jiang Pingle couldn't help but sigh.
Half a month later.
The Zhenbei Army barracks.
"Your Highness, news has arrived from the capital; it's urgent."
Liu Yu strode into the main tent and handed two secret letters to Qin Wu.
Qin Wu was somewhat curious. Had something major happened in the capital? Several people sent a secret message via urgent means.
After receiving the secret letter, Qin Wu carefully checked it and, finding no problems, opened it to read it.
These two secret letters were delivered by Jiang Pingle's secret guards.
After reading the secret letter, Qin Wu frowned.
He never expected that someone in the capital would dare to assassinate the Grand Princess, and almost succeed.
Where is Liufeng now?
Qin Wu looked at Liu Yu.
"My elder brother is currently refusing to enter Beicheng."
Liu Yu reported.
"Send a message to him, telling him to return to the capital and take charge, and to find out who assassinated the Grand Princess. I want to see who has such audacity."
When Qin Wu heard that Liu Feng was in Jubei City, he ordered Liu Feng to return to the capital.
With Liu Feng guarding the rear, he didn't need to worry about his safety.
"By the way, what's the situation in the Western Zhou Dynasty now?"
Qin Wu continued to ask questions.
"The Western Zhou Dynasty is still embroiled in internal strife, but they are also reinforcing their troops on the border."
Liu Yu continued to report.
He's currently by Qin Wu's side, so the intelligence received by the secret guards will be sent to him.
"Winter reinforcements? Continue to keep an eye on it."
"Also, have someone remind the border guards not to let their guard down, otherwise they won't be able to bear the consequences if something happens."
After thinking for a while, Qin Wu gave the order.
They cannot withdraw their troops now, so there must be absolutely no problems on the border with the Western Zhou.
Otherwise, if problems arise on the Western Zhou border, his side will also be affected.
Furthermore, the border between the Western Zhou and the barbarian tribes needed to be prepared in advance; otherwise, if the Western Zhou suddenly sent troops to launch a pincer attack with the northern barbarians, even the Western Zhou would not be able to withstand it.
"Yes, I will inform them immediately."
Liu Yu accepted the order and left immediately.
After Liu Yu left, Qin Wu went to the map.
We began to analyze the current situation carefully.
With the fall of the Southern Qi dynasty and the devastation of the Northern Barbarians, the Western Zhou dynasty would be in grave danger once the Northern Barbarians were defeated.
After all, there are no other powerful countries that can help them share the burden.
They simply could not possibly be a match for Dong Qin.
The Western Zhou's sudden reinforcement of troops on the border was likely intended to help the Northern Barbarians repel them, or even annihilate them.
Once they are wiped out, the Eastern Qin will lose its hundreds of thousands of troops. Even if it doesn't damage its foundation, it will still suffer some losses.
They won't be attacked again in the short term, giving them a chance to catch their breath.
Thinking of this, a cold glint flashed in Qin Wu's eyes.
The Western Zhou Dynasty was courting death!
"Someone, go and tell Fu Hua to come and see me."
After Qin Wu finished his analysis, he immediately gave instructions to the guards outside.
Not long after, Fu Hua entered the main tent.
"Your Majesty."
"No need for formalities, come here."
Qin Wu interrupted Fu Hua, who was about to perform the salute.
"The Western Zhou is currently reinforcing its troops. I am worried that they will make a big move after winter ends. I hope you will personally go here to guard the area and prevent the Western Zhou from sending troops."
As Qin Wu spoke, he pointed to the border between the Western Zhou and the Northern Barbarians on the map.
Qin Wu had already sent troops to garrison that place, but he was not entirely at ease with the abilities of the generals in command.
That's why they decided to send Fu Hua over. With Fu Hua there to oversee things, everything would be foolproof.
"Alright, Your Highness, the roads haven't been blocked by heavy snow yet. I'll make arrangements and set off immediately."
Fu Hua didn't say much.
He understood what Qin Wu was worried about, and he could often grasp Qin Wu's meaning immediately.
This is why Qin Wu often had him oversee things alone.
"Alright, go ahead! Be careful on your journey, and take your own trained personal guards with you, so it will be easier for you to take command of the army."
"And this is my token. Take it. Anyone who dares to object will be killed on the spot."
After Qin Wu finished speaking, he took out a token from his pocket and handed it to Fu Hua.
"Yes, Your Highness, I know what to do."
Fu Hua accepted the token before taking his leave.
Two days later, Fu Hua left his military camp with his personal guards.
The army he commanded was handed over to Li Ziyu, the Dragon Cavalry General.