Cultivation Begins with Caring for Sister-in-law-Chapter 450: Prince Huai: A Heaven-Sent Opportunity

Chapter 450: Chapter 450: Prince Huai: A Heaven-Sent Opportunity

"Why all the rush and shouting? Don’t you know the Prince is recuperating?" Madam Hui scolded the staff officer who burst in.

The originally anxious staff officer, upon hearing Madam Hui’s scolding, was immediately silenced and turned his gaze towards Prince Huai lying on the bed.

Prince Huai shot Madam Hui a glance and said, "Help me up."

Just as Madam Hui was about to give assistance, Prince Huai directly told her not to touch him and instead had the maid help him sit up.

Madam Hui felt wronged; she originally wanted to hear what major event had occurred, but Prince Huai straightforwardly asked her to step back.

This made Madam Hui feel so wronged that she wanted to cry, but she didn’t dare show displeasure to Prince Huai, so she grudgingly retreated.

After Madam Hui left, Prince Huai then asked, "What’s the major event?"

The staff officer, no longer as anxious after Madam Hui’s reprimand, gravely said, "Reporting to Your Highness, Jin Xia has invaded. They have occupied Youzhou and have currently reached the Northern Land. It won’t be long before they attack Qingzhou."

After speaking, the staff officer’s expression became urgent again.

Despite serving Prince Huai, the officer still had a deep sense of patriotism. Internal chaos is our own affair, but when foreign enemies invade, naturally we must unite against them.

But Prince Huai did not think this way.

To Prince Huai now, Chen Mo was his number one enemy.

Therefore, upon hearing the staff officer’s news, Prince Huai instead laughed heartily, suddenly feeling much more spirited: "Heaven assists me, Heaven assists me..."

"Your Highness..." The staff officer saw Prince Huai suddenly laughing manically, frowned, and thought the Prince had gone mad.

But the next moment, Prince Huai said: "Finally, I have the opportunity to reclaim Huai State."

"Your Highness, do you mean..." The staff officer’s expression changed, seemingly guessing what Prince Huai intended.

The result was indeed as he guessed; Prince Huai said: "Jin Xia’s momentum is strong, and to protect Qingzhou, Chen Mo will surely deploy troops to resist. At that time, the troops of Huai State will inevitably be mobilized. When Chen Mo battles Jin Xia, we can seize the opportunity to dispatch troops to Huai State and reclaim it."

"This is forbidden, absolutely forbidden." Upon hearing this, the staff officer strongly tried to dissuade, saying: "Jin Xia recently destroyed Gao Liao. Right now, Jin Xia’s military might is fierce and savage, surely Your Highness has heard of this. Since ancient times, northern alien races always covet Central State’s vast territory. If Chen Mo is defeated, Jin Xia will surely advance south. Then how many common folks will suffer under Jin Xia’s havoc?

Moreover, if Your Highness attacks Chen Mo while he resists foreign enemies, the news will spread, and ridicule from all over the world will surely follow."

In the staff officer’s view, given the current situation, personal grudges should be set aside, to unite against foreign enemies.

Even if not helping, one shouldn’t backstab Chen Mo while he fights external threats, as this indirectly aids the foreign enemy and weakens our ability to resist them, which is unwise.

To someone with patriotism, naturally, this should be opposed.

He can assist Prince Huai in competing for the world, even usurp the throne.

But sometimes, the stance must be correct.

Though Chen Mo is hateful, he is still a Song man while Jin Xia is an outsider.

Yet he underestimated Prince Huai’s hatred for Chen Mo.

"Once Chen Mo is eliminated, I will dispatch troops to resist foreign enemies." A trace of resentment flashed in Prince Huai’s eyes.

The hatred for seizing territory, the grudge of taking his wife, this time he must wipe away this shame.

Moreover, Huai State is too important to him; it is the throat leading to Jiangnan. If not reclaimed, though no problems have arisen yet, relying solely on Fengzhou is insufficient to support an army later on.

"Your Highness, think twice. General Chu Ce is still at Longyou. Even if Chen Mo dispatches troops to fight Jin Xia, he is allied with Shu Residence and Xiliang. Relying solely on the remaining troops from Fengzhou won’t reclaim Huai State, and currently, the army’s morale is low..."

"Enough said," Prince Huai interrupted the staff officer, directly throwing off the covers and getting out of bed. "This is a heaven-given opportunity. If not seized, when can Huai State be reclaimed? My decision is made; you needn’t persuade me further."

"Your Highness..."

"Enough." Prince Huai shouted, then commanded: "Summon everyone to the study for a meeting and dispatch a message to Chu Ce, ordering him to lead troops back immediately."

...

Chongzhou.

King Chong was discussing matters concerning Longyou with a group of staff officers and generals.

The latest news from Longyou indicates that Dongyou Kingdom has come under Jin Xia’s control; their spies at Longyou’s border have detected traces of Jin Xia soldiers.

This also indicates Jin Xia’s intent to invade Great Song again.

Yue Ruyan has also requested King Chong to send additional troops.

Chen Mo actually helped King Chong, with Liang Xuan being slain, the Liang Family was effectively crippled. Despite King Chong’s matrimonial alliance with the Liang Family, he capitalized on the opportunity to gain control over the entire Western River Land, expanding his territory and continuously recruiting soldiers.

Of course, compared with Prince Huai and Chen Mo, King Chong is extremely low-key, belonging to the type who develops secretly.

After Prince Huai lost Huai State and Xiao Family’s support, King Chong undoubtedly became the most powerful vassal king in Great Song.

King Chong also harbors ambitions to be the leader, so in his heart, he already considers the Yuezhi Clan as his subordinates. Now, the subordinates have come seeking aid, as the leader, naturally, he must convene his team to discuss. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

"Now Jin Xia watches like a tiger, and the winds and clouds surge in Longyou, amidst cliffs and ravines. If Your Highness does nothing, once Longyou is devoured by Jin Xia, the paths left for Jin Xia are only two: one to exit Longyou and seize Yu State, the other is to strike at us. By then, we can only face the formidable enemy, passively engaging." A staff officer stepped forward and cupped his hands speaking:

"Your Highness, four hundred years ago, Jin Xia was already a strong enemy of our Great Song. At that time, the Grand Ancestor Emperor charged into the northern realm, watered his horse at Hanhai, sealed Qianlang Mountain, and captured the enemy Khan alive with glory. Now as Jin Xia offends our Great Song again, if Your Highness can repel them, it will surely restore our Great Song’s honor, matching the Grand Ancestor Emperor, earning the admiration of folks across the land."

Qianlang Mountain, the holy mountain of Jin Xia.

Back then, the Grand Ancestor Emperor directly led troops to Qianlang Mountain and performed a ritual atop the mountain.

As the bloodline of the Grand Ancestor Emperor, which descendant doesn’t aspire to be like the Grand Ancestor Emperor, the staff’s words immediately intrigued King Chong.

Jin Xia is no mere Seven Western Rong Countries; expelling them would be a considerable achievement.

Not only King Chong, but even his generals, began to stir with excitement.

Just then.

"Report!"

A shout from soldiers came from outside the hall.

Everyone became solemnly quiet, hurriedly turning their heads to look outside the hall.

King Chong frowned slightly, sat up straighter, and raised his hand slightly: "Speak."

The soldier quickly entered the hall, and upon entering, exclaimed urgently: "Report—urgent news from the Northern Land, Jin Xia has invaded from Youzhou and advanced with unstoppable force, now having reached Gaozhou."