20demayo Chapter 428 Moral Kidnapping
Chapter 428 Moral Kidnapping
Moreover, they also used public opinion to morally blackmail the Eastern Kingdom.
They criticized the neighboring country to the east for being a nation of etiquette and for not being reserved in the exchange of seeds.
They not only demanded that we teach them the complete planting techniques, but also asked for double the amount of seeds.
Completely disregarding the fact that the exchange agreement was reached on the principles of fairness and voluntariness, their behavior is truly appalling.
Faced with these unfounded accusations, the emperor's cousin, upholding the civility of a nation of etiquette, did not bother to argue with them.
But they became increasingly arrogant and went so far as to cause trouble at the border.
Little did they know that the special forces that Helian Jun had been secretly training over the years were no pushovers.
The multi-shot crossbows manufactured by the Ministry of Ordnance were extremely powerful and highly accurate.
Furthermore, the advanced weapons manufactured by the Helian Army Arsenal, such as grenades and bombs, possessed formidable destructive power.
He copied all of these things from his wife's computer and gave them to the Divine General.
Furthermore, thanks to the items copied from his wife's refrigerator and freezer, he saved his emperor cousin a lot of supplies.
If the Xiongnu state continues to provoke others at Longhu Pass, they will likely not gain much advantage.
If we don't frighten and subdue these barbarian states, they will continue to harass us endlessly.
Only by demonstrating the strength and prestige of the Eastern Kingdom can peace be restored to the border.
Shadow listened from the side and couldn't help but sneer, his face full of disdain: "That kind of enemy has absolutely no credibility; they say one thing and do another."
The Imperial Tutor took a sip of tea, his movements unhurried and his expression composed.
After a moment, he put down his teacup and slowly said, "Although the current situation in the court is complicated, we are not without a way to deal with it."
The various factions within the court are mutually restraining; we simply need to find the right opportunity to defeat them one by one.
At this point, he looked into the distance, seemingly pondering a solution, and continued, "As for Longhu Pass, as long as Helian's special forces strengthen their military equipment and send capable generals to garrison it..."
Additionally, find a skilled communicator to secretly negotiate with the surrounding tribes, sowing discord and weakening their alliance.
After a brief pause, he narrowed his eyes slightly, a glint of shrewdness flashing within them. "Hmm, this will be left to Prime Minister Xie and his disciples Xie Wenke and Fang Shiyu."
Since the major reshuffle in the imperial court, many young people from the four factions have also entered the court.
Although they were law-abiding citizens, their underhanded rivalry never ceased.
Hearing this, Gu Chenglin nodded repeatedly, a look of approval on his face: "It's good to let them go."
I've witnessed Xie Wenke and Fang Shiyu's abilities firsthand; with their involvement, this matter is sure to see a turn for the better.
He thought to himself, if the five of them could get together, they would definitely be even stronger when it comes to scheming against people.
Unfortunately, for some unknown reason, the emperor cousin has separated the five of them.
Xie Wenke and Fang Shiyu stayed in the capital to follow Prime Minister Xie.
Ma Wencai and Guo Yuming stayed in the Ministry of Revenue, following their uncle-in-law, the Duke of Fuguo.
As for Liu Lingzui, he was sent by his cousin, the emperor, to serve as the magistrate of Anhe County. Gu Chengze (the eldest son of Lu Yunqing's sister) also came with him.
The original county magistrate, Fang Huaiyi, went to Anyang Prefecture to become the prefect.
Today, under the leadership of Ling'an County, Anyang Prefecture has been transformed into a thriving place.
Lu Yunqing has been serving in Ling'an County for six years. He originally planned to return to the capital this year to report on his work, but unfortunately, his cousin the emperor has not yet found a suitable person to replace him.
Originally, the plan was to appoint Jun Qirui as the magistrate of Anling County, but now Jun Qirui is in charge of the accounts of Lingyun Pavilion in the capital.
Anxi was sent by her cousin, the emperor, to do business in the Southern Qiang Kingdom. At the same time, Anxi also took many of the elderly people from Lingyun Pavilion with her.
He wouldn't let Jun Qirui leave; the people in Lingyun Pavilion now were all trained by Jun Qirui and Long Shiyi over the past few years.
It seems that the main reason why the emperor cousin didn't want to let Jun Qirui leave was that he had learned a lot about his wife's era from her.
According to my father-in-law, my cousin the emperor plans to have Gu Mingxiu (Gu Yunxiao's eldest son) replace Lu Yunqing as the county magistrate, but he is afraid that the boy will not be able to handle the job.
So, it's been stalled for a long time.
In his view, Lu Yunqing also did not want to return to the capital.
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Meanwhile, in the vineyards of Xishan Hot Spring Valley.
Dongfang Jin, along with Yu Ying, Yue Ying, Long Yi, Long Qi, and their two nephews and the young prince, strolled through the area.
Sunlight filters through the lush grape leaves, casting dappled shadows on the ground.
Cang Yanchuan, like a cheerful little deer, excitedly darted among the grapevines.
A clear, childlike voice echoed through the garden: "Auntie, there are so many grapes here! They're so big and purple, even better than the ones at the Imperial Estate!"
Seeing how cheerful he was, Dongfang Jin realized that he was nothing like the mature and composed person she had been with when she was with the Imperial Tutor.
With a gentle smile on her face, she responded softly, "Yes."
We'll pick some of the ripe ones later and take them back so you little guys can have a taste.
All these grapes in our family are for making wine.
If you'd like to eat grapes, your aunt has other varieties here.
In recent years, most of the fruits that the children and the families in Beijing have eaten have come from Dongfang Jin's Ruyi Space.
The fruits in the space are not only large, but also sweet and fragrant, and even have a spiritual quality.
The fruits imbued with spiritual energy, while not a cure-all, are more than enough to strengthen the body.
Cang Yanchuan clapped his hands, his eyes sparkling, and asked expectantly, "The fruit Auntie gave me is the best."
Auntie, when did you start planting cherry trees?
Dongfang Jin gently patted his head and patiently explained, "Auntie only has a few cherry trees here, and the fruit they bear so far is enough for you to eat."
If you want to plant it on a large scale, you'll have to wait a while longer.
The seedlings my aunt nurtured haven't grown big enough yet. We need to wait until they're large enough to ensure they'll survive when planted before we plant them on a large scale.
The young prince, Cang Linchuan, nodded his little head, his eyes sparkling with curiosity, and asked, "Auntie, can cherry trees really be planted on a large scale?"
If it can be planted on a large scale, wouldn't some more people be able to escape poverty?
Master Jingkong and the Imperial Preceptor said that no matter what it is, once it comes to Auntie, it can be transformed from rotten to miraculous.
Dongfang Jin looked into the Crown Prince's eyes, which were all too familiar, and reached out to pinch his chubby little face.
She said softly, "Da Bao'er, you're still a child. This isn't something you should be worrying about right now."
Don't forget, your dad's only forty.
What a son of a bitch! His "greed-obsessed" appearance is just like his father's.
Upon hearing this, Cang Linchuan frowned and retorted earnestly, "But that's not what the Imperial Tutor said. He said I am the Crown Prince..."
Upon hearing this, Dongfang Jin felt somewhat helpless. She raised her hand and waved it gently to interrupt him: "Alright, alright, you can learn what the Imperial Tutor teaches you, and you can listen to it."
But you can keep that in mind; now, you should play more.
"Once you take over your father's position and implement what the Imperial Tutor taught you, you won't have time to play around anymore."
Over the years, the Imperial Tutor has taken the young Crown Prince on her travels and has taught the Crown Prince a great deal, which is truly complex and profound.
It encompasses everything from classics and historical texts to strategies for governing the country, from people's livelihood and economy to military tactics and strategies.
The Imperial Tutor often instructed Cang Linchuan that, as the Crown Prince, every word and action of his was related to the rise and fall of the nation, and that he should have the world in his heart and care for the people.
When learning the art of governing a country, the imperial tutor would analyze in detail the advantages and disadvantages of historical examples of rise and fall.
Let Cang Linchuan understand how to formulate reasonable policies and how to use people properly.
When explaining the people's livelihood and economy, the Imperial Tutor also took Cang Linchuan deep into the streets and alleys of the city.
Go and understand the daily lives and economic needs of the people, and teach them the importance of valuing agriculture and supporting commerce.
In terms of military strategy, the imperial tutor not only taught various military books and tactics.
They will also conduct sand table exercises to simulate real war scenarios, thereby improving Cang Linchuan's military command capabilities and adaptability.
Sometimes she gets a headache just listening to it, let alone a child who is only a few years old.