Chapter 924: So That's How It Is

candidate to take the next step, but he was preempted by Zhao Jianye. With Zhao Xuanji's support, Liu Bingcheng could only accept his fate, but since then, he and Zhao Jianye have been at odds. He h...Chapter 924 I See

Over the years, he used his control over government affairs to gain the power to allocate grain and military supplies to Yueya Pass. He indeed managed to rally a group of people to his side through this.

"Those who follow Zhao Xuanji are nothing but small fry. They're only desperate to survive in the power struggle between my younger brother and King Ning, so they throw their lot in with Zhao Xuanji out of necessity. They are not worth worrying about."

Li Chen, hearing this, looked at Wu Qingcang and said, "If Zhao Xuanji wanted to deceive Kaiyue Gate..."

"It must go through my younger brother."

Nodding, Li Chen said: "How confident are you about your brother"

Wu Qingcang calmly replied: "Comrades, life and death are easy to come by."

With a slight raise of her eyebrows, Li Chen said, "I am from the royal family. As you know, the royal family doesn't trust sibling relationships the most. Moreover, over ten years, people's minds change. How can you guarantee that your brother hasn't changed his original thoughts"

But we two brothers are not of the royal blood.

Wu Qingcang bowed and said: "My brother and I have been dependent on each other since childhood, and we are even more aware of the righteousness of the country. Please rest assured, Your Highness, Yueya Pass will always be the Yueya Pass of the imperial court, Your Highness's Yueya Pass."

"Good."

Li Chen said, "Since that's the case, you shall go to Yuéyá Pass for this palace. The two of you have only one task: to protect Yuéyá Pass from any unforeseen incidents."

Wu Qingcang immediately said, “Qingcang obeys.”

Li Chen thought for a moment, then spoke: “Wu Qingsang has received the imperial decree.”

Wu Qingscang immediately knelt down.

“During times of great crisis, extraordinary measures are needed. Wu Qingsang is a pillar of the state, a brilliant general with unparalleled talent. Today, I bestow upon him the Imperial Seal, a token of my trust. When you see this seal, consider it as seeing me, the Emperor himself. You shall have the power to act first and report later. From now on, at Yueya Pass and throughout the vast territories of Qin, every citizen is subject to your authority.”

Saying that, Li Chen took off the jade pendant with the imperial prince's seal of the Qin Empire engraved on it from his waist and handed it to Wu Qingcang.

Although this is not as useful as a formal imperial edict, if someone disregards it, they are likely to disregard an edict as well.

Looking at Wu Qingcang as he took the jade pendant, Li Chen said: “Your identity cannot be made public for now, so everything must be done in secret. This jade pendant, like my presence, is for you to use if you encounter difficulties at Yueya Pass. Even the King of Ning would not dare to disobey you openly if you were to take out this jade pendant in public.”

Wu Qingcang asked, "Your Highness, are you not afraid that I will collude with Zhao Xuanji and King Ning"

Li Chen smiled and said, "To suspect people unnecessarily is unwise, but to trust those you employ is wise. This palace believes that your thirteen years of dedication are not for the purpose of betraying this palace today."

Wu Qingcang also burst into laughter, he looked down at the jade pendant in his palm, clenched it tightly, and said: "Your Highness, we won't disappoint you."

"Go."

Li Chen said slowly, "Time waits for no man. The current situation is very dangerous and an accident could happen at any time."

"Your Highness, take care."

Wu Qingcang bowed to Li Chen and turned to leave the Taimiao.

From this point forward, the Temple of Tai would be missing its sweeping monk, and the Qin Empire would gain a god of war.

Today's trip to Taimiao was incredibly rewarding for Li Chen.

If Wu Qingscang and his younger brother, Wu Banshan, are truly loyal, the benefits they bring to Li Chen are no less than those from the Su family.

Speaking of the Su family, Li Chen frowned.

Where did Su Zhenting go

Stepping out of the Tai Temple, Li Chen saw Su Zhen Ting standing outside waiting for him.

Seeing Su Zhen'ting with a smile on his face, Li Chen patted his forehead and said, "You knew all this!" and thought the Crown Prince wouldn't dare to offend her was struck with fear.And Chen Tong already hated this palace maid who had caused him to be disliked by the Crown Prince. Before, it was becaus...