Chapter 282 - 191: Stealing the Treasure

Chapter 282: Chapter 191: Stealing the Treasure

"Oh?"

"Zhao Song has been usurped?"

In the Wu Country Capital City, the King of Wu was holding court. He murmured in surprise as he listened to the urgent dispatch presented by his subordinate.

Upon hearing this, the officials of Wu Country below all looked astonished and broke out into discussion.

"Grand Tutor, how exactly was Zhao Song usurped?" Wu Hao, the King of Wu, asked, turning to the Grand Tutor standing at his side.

The Grand Tutor of Wu Country was named Sima Hui. He had been Monarch Wu Hao’s teacher since childhood. After Wu Hao ascended the throne, Grand Tutor Sima Hui assisted him in managing court affairs and was the man Wu Hao relied on most.

Sima Hui was proficient in both civil and military matters. Not only was he well-versed in history and government affairs, but he also had a deep understanding of Martial Arts, and was himself a formidable expert of the Rebirth Realm’s Primordial Spirit Body.

And unlike the Prime Minister of Zhao Country, Sima Hui was exceptionally loyal to Wu Hao.

As a result, the morale throughout Wu Country was excellent.

In recent years, Wu Country had leaped from the bottom ranks to become a Middle Level nation capable of attempting an invasion of Zhao Country. The entire kingdom was prospering.

"According to our spies in Zhao Country, a few days ago, Emperor Zhao Song held a martial tournament to select a husband for Zhang Country’s eldest princess."

"On the day of the tournament, a Martial Artist from a reclusive mountain background named Yun Tianming won first place."

"This result seemingly displeased the Prime Minister of Zhao Country. So, on the wedding day, the Prime Minister used a sparring match as a pretext to try and kill Yun Tianming’s Rebirth Realm master."

"As it turned out, besides his Rebirth Realm master, Yun Tianming also had an even stronger Sect ancestor."

"In a fit of rage, that Sect ancestor killed the Prime Minister of Zhao Country and several Rebirth Realm experts under his command."

"Zhao Song also died at the hands of the Prime Minister of Zhao Country."

"Afterward, with the backing of his ancestor, Yun Tianming usurped the throne in his capacity as the Imperial Consort. Zhao Country was renamed Yun Country, and now, as Yun Country, it is set to undergo a major upheaval."

Sima Hui recounted the events in Zhao Country in a remarkably short time and with such accuracy it was as if he had been there himself.

This showed that his intelligence network was extremely well-developed.

Wu Hao pondered for a moment before speaking. "Do this Yun Tianming and the Sect behind him have any known origins? Is Zhao Country extremely weak right now? Can we take advantage of the situation?"

Sima Hui shook his head. "We cannot. The Sect behind Yun Tianming has left no trace; it’s as if they appeared out of thin air. And while Zhao Country may have lost many Rebirth Realm experts, they’ve gained the powerful Elder Bai. This Elder Bai is terrifying, likely an expert at the True Spirit Body Level. We cannot afford to provoke him right now."

The Grand General of Wu, Hong Jie, couldn’t help but interject, "Zhao Country is just plain lucky! If not for this whole usurpation and change of dynasty, relying on that Fu Haoran, our Old Wu Army would have conquered them long ago!"

Wu Hao saw the ministers below the throne erupt into discussion, all clearly stunned by the news and needing time to process it.

So he announced the temporary dismissal of the court.

Then, he summoned Sima Hui and Hong Jie alone to the Imperial Study for a private discussion.

Inside the Imperial Study, the monarch and his two key ministers let down their guard.

After getting Wu Hao’s permission, Grand General Hong Jie sat down unceremoniously.

"What do we do? That old fox Fu Haoran was taken down. Should we still proceed with the plan?" Hong Jie asked.

It turned out that, long before this...

Wu Country had made a secret agreement with Fu Haoran, the Prime Minister of Zhao Country.

Wu Country would feign an attack on Zhao Country, while Fu Haoran would order his armies to deliberately underperform. Once the citizens of Zhao Country were seething with discontent, Fu Haoran would make his move to usurp the throne.

Unexpectedly, before Fu Haoran could even make his move, the suddenly emerged Imperial Consort Yun Tianming had snatched the prize from under his nose.

Of course, Wu Country’s agreement with Fu Haoran was also a pretense.

According to Sima Hui’s plan, the feint would eventually turn into a genuine invasion, and the Wu army would shatter Zhao Country’s defensive lines in one go.

They would completely absorb Zhao Country, and with that, Wu Country would have the strength to contend for a spot among the Five Dominant Countries.

After some thought, Sima Hui said calmly, "Let’s wait and see how things develop."

"Now that Yun Tianming controls Zhao Country, he will surely discover the channel of communication between Fu Haoran and us soon."

"I believe that whether it’s to solidify his own position or to befriend a neighboring country like us, Yun Tianming will contact us as soon as possible."

The King of Wu, Wu Hao, nodded in complete agreement.

Just then, a knock came from outside the Imperial Study.

"Your Majesty, a Code-2 dispatch!"

It was Wu Hao’s personal eunuch.

Wu Hao gave Sima Hui a thumbs-up. "Grand Tutor, you’re truly incredible! Speak of the devil!"

Wu Hao took the Code-2 dispatch from his personal eunuch.

After scanning it quickly, he handed it to the Grand Tutor and the Grand General to read for themselves.

"A letter from Yun Tianming, just as you predicted."

"He wants to join forces with us to attack the Jin Country!" Grand General Hong Jie exclaimed in disbelief.

Jin Country, one of the Five Northern Dominions!

A population of over five million households!

A great power that loomed over both Yun and Wu Countries.

In the letter, Yun Tianming laid out the stakes clearly. Instead of Yun and Wu Countries wearing each other down in a life-or-death struggle, it would be better to first destroy Jin Country, the power looming over them.

Only then could both Yun Country and Wu Country be like Flood Dragons returning to the sea, free to unleash their true power.

"He has a point, but Jin Country has experts at the True Spirit Body Level," Hong Jie said, frowning.

"The letter also states that Yun Country’s True Spirit Body expert will handle Jin Country’s," Sima Hui said.

Wu Hao stood up and paced back and forth, contemplating a reply.

"What are your thoughts? Do we agree or not?" After a long moment, Wu Hao looked at the two men.

Sima Hui nodded lightly.

After a moment of hesitation, Hong Jie gritted his teeth and nodded as well.