as not only brought your Liu family back from the brink of death but also given you a chance to become a red-top merchant. Once successful, the benefits involved need not be elaborated on by this pala...Chapter 599: Sudden Incident >

Just like today, if something big happens suddenly, of course, we should prioritize government affairs.

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As the carriages started and horses began to move, the sounds of people and hooves gradually faded away. The courtyard returned to quiet again, and who knows when it would be lively once more.

The journey from Tongzhou to the capital wasn't particularly long. With the carriage speeding along, it took only an hour for Li Chen to return to the East Palace Hall of Government.

Su Jinpa was escorted back to the General's Mansion by someone designated for the purpose.

Li Chen, dressed neatly, arrived at the Xizheng Hall. Zhao Xuanji, Su Zhen Ting, and Dantai Jingzhi were already waiting there.

As the sky had darkened, the three people clearly woke up from their beds and didn't know what happened.

After Li Chen arrived, he got straight to the point: "Originally, at this time, it shouldn't have been necessary for the three of you to come to Xizheng Hall in such a fuss. But things happened suddenly and urgently, and there was no time to discuss countermeasures tomorrow, so I had to disturb your peaceful sleep."

Su Zhenting smiled and said, “As I am waiting to serve in court, I naturally need to be ready to receive Your Highness's summons at any time. It is nothing.”

Even Zhao Xuanji said, "Your Highness is too kind."

Duan Taijing looked at Li Chen and asked directly, "I don't know what matter could make Your Highness so anxious"

Li Chen didn't beat around the bush and got straight to the point: "The Liao Kingdom wishes to cooperate with the court and jointly attack the Jin Kingdom. Their ninth prince, Yelü Guzanqi, has already secretly brought people to the capital city."

A single short sentence, yet it stirs the hearts of three nations and sets the world ablaze.

After saying that, Li Chen looked at the expressions of the three people.

Su Zhen Ting was surprised, Dantai Jingzhi was stunned, and Zhao Xuanji's expression was playful.

The reactions of the three people were all within Li Chen's sight. He sat down and said, "Let's discuss this, what do you all think"

Su Zhen'ting, the general, was the first to speak up. "This matter is inappropriate!"

Li Chen remained noncommittal and calmly asked, "How is it inappropriate"

Su Zhenting frowned and said, "It's just spring now, the ice and snow on the prairie haven't had time to melt completely. As a country composed of nomadic tribes from the grassland, Liaoguo should be busy preparing for spring at this time. Summer and autumn are when their soil is fertile and their minds are restless. It's unreasonable for them to send troops against Jinguo at this time, both in terms of reason and emotion."

Besides, my Great Qin borders both the two countries. However, there is no direct border between Liao and Jin. The Tianshan Mountains act as a natural barrier separating the two nations. If Liao wants to send troops against Jin, they would have to go through my Great Qin first by borrowing passage through Yueya Pass and entering Jin's territory from within my Great Qin land.

For centuries, the Liao Kingdom has been vile and treacherous, as history bears witness. If we open Moonlit Gate and allow their army to enter, how can we possibly defend ourselves This is a matter that must be prevented!

Li Chen narrowed his eyes slightly and nodded, "Alright, this palace understands."

Turning his head to look at Zhao Xuanji, Li Chen asked, "What do you think, Elder Ge"

Zhao Xuanji was being much more cautious. He pondered for a moment before saying, "In my humble opinion, it would be best to first meet this Prince Nine, Yelü Guzanqi, and see what he has to say."

"What else is there to see"

Su Zhen'ting sneered: "Since the Liao Kingdom said they wanted my Great Qin to join forces against the Jin Kingdom, their first move would be to attack, and their second would inevitably be to seek passage. Does this need further explanation Could it be that the soldiers of my Great Qin are going to march to Yueya Pass and, together with the Liao Kingdom, cross over the Tianshan Mountains"

"Let's not even talk about the fact that our Qin Empire's military strength isn't capable of sustaining a war. Just borrowing a path through Yueya Pass is absolutely impossible. It would be like opening our chests and inviting the enemy's knives to stab us!"ferred to patrol outside the East Palace. Additional personnel will be selected from the Inner Guard to replace them."Zhao Rui's punishment fell to the ground. Although the guards felt wronged, prote...