Chapter 782: I Shall Rule by Controlling the River

ards royal power ran deep, and no one wanted to risk the annihilation of their entire family by rebelling against the crown."Lay down your weapons, and this palace will hold no grudges. No one will be...Chapter 782: I Will Govern by the Rivers and Lakes

Zhao Xuanji's two words, spoken with absolute certainty, brought Yelu Shenxuan's laughter to an abrupt halt.

The smirk on his face gradually faded, replaced by an intense seriousness as he fixed his gaze on Zhao Xuanji. Yelu Shenxuan spoke in a low voice, "Do you know what you're saying If you dare to joke with me like this, you'll surely regret it."

Zhao Xuanji said impassively, “Yueya Pass is known as the world's first pass, having blocked the Liao Kingdom’s iron cavalry for decades without making an inch of progress. There are over 80,000 of the Qin Empire’s most elite border troops stationed there year-round. The history of this batch of border troops can be traced back to the founding of the Qin Dynasty.”

More than three hundred years ago, the founder of the Qin Dynasty established the country. He knew that the nomadic tribes who existed in a tribal form at the time would become a major threat to the Qin Dynasty. However, as the new dynasty had just been established and everything was in disarray, even the emperor, like the founder of the Qin Dynasty, could not solve this problem during his lifetime.

Thus, the Sixteen Prefectures of Yan and Yun came into being. Most of these sixteen prefectures were garrisoned by veteran soldiers from the founding era. Later, those soldiers brought their wives, children, and elderly relatives to settle there. Over time, they gradually developed the Sixteen Prefectures of Yan and Yun.

But after three hundred years of iteration, the descendants of those veterans had long since lost their ancestors' ferocity. Furthermore, with the unification of nomadic tribes into the Liao and Jin dynasties, the Sixteen Prefectures of Yan and Yun became lost territory.

“Back then, the founding emperor was far-sighted and stationed the most elite soldiers from the founding of the country at Moonlit Pass. These soldiers have always adhered to the teachings of the wise emperors of that time, passing it down from generation to generation. Moreover, every emperor of the Great Qin Dynasty never forgot the threat posed by nomadic tribes on the northern grasslands. They continuously sent the strongest troops of their time to reinforce Moonlit Pass, which is how the pass gradually earned its reputation as the number one formidable pass in the world today.”

And throughout history, the garrison commanders of Yuemen Pass were personally appointed by the emperor and were not subject to the control of the Ministry of War or the Five Armies Inspectorate. They reported directly to the emperor.

Yelü Shenxuan frowned, impatiently saying, "I know all that you're saying. I don't want to hear about history from you. What's your solution for the 600,000 Liao army to break through Yueya Pass"

"This generation's Moonlit Pass defenders, owe me a life."

Zhao Xuanji's words made Yelü Shenxuan sneer. He said, "A life For such a big thing, he wouldn't even dare to do it if his head fell off, let alone owe you a life."

"This is my business."

Zhao Xuanji said calmly, "I'm confident I can deceive the gate of Yueya Pass. It all depends on whether the prince of Liao dares to march south."

When these words reached his ears, Yelü Shenxuan fell silent instead.

He paced the room with his hands behind his back, then suddenly turned to Zhao Xuanji and smiled, saying, "As the Prime Minister said, you, Zhao Xuanji, always have a backup plan, no matter what."

"The move you just showed me, I believe Li Chen definitely wouldn't know. So, do you still have any other moves hidden up your sleeve that I don't know about"

Zhaoxuanji said calmly, "Of course there are, but I hope you never see that day."

"Haha."

"As long as you can open the Moonlit Gate, Zhao Xuanji, you will be a great hero of my Liao Kingdom. Whatever you want, my Liao Kingdom will give it to you."

"No need."

Zhao Xuanji shook his head and said faintly, "Power Money If I wanted those things, I wouldn't be in this situation."

Yelü Shenxuan was not surprised. He narrowed his eyes and said to Zhao Xuanji: "Once the Moonlit Pass gates open, 600,000 troops will march south. Your Qin Dynasty will cease to exist. What benefits do you want"

"I shall govern by navigating the river."

Zhao Xuanji's expression finally contorted into a grimace.

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