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Chapter 212 Ten Thousand Miles of Land

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The imperial study was not large, but everyone gasped in shock.

Other forces would only wage war against the Great Qian Dynasty as a last resort, or after making sufficient preparations.

This behemoth that dominates the central region is not one that everyone dares to provoke.

But the barbarian kingdom was an exception among exceptions.

Their very existence is for the sake of war!

If the Blue Wolf King says war is coming, then he really will start war.

Xiao Erke didn't dare to accept the gift, and instead, someone else stole the show.

And because of the blood test, she hoped to salvage her image with Emperor Qian.

Therefore, eager to show off, he angrily rebuked: "How dare you barbarians covet the land of my Great Qian!"

"Every inch of our land was bought with blood, and not even a speck of dust will be given to you!"

After speaking, he was quite satisfied with his impassioned speech and even secretly glanced at Emperor Qian.

Emperor Qian remained expressionless, showing neither joy nor sorrow.

Jun Youlan, who had just brought Chi Yanyun to the next room and was returning, hissed and let out a long sigh.

"That's exactly what the Blue Wolf King was waiting for," came another elderly voice from the side.

Minister of Rites Jun Youlan turned his head, his eyebrows twitching, but he still cupped his hands and said, "Chief Minister Zhang, you've come too."

Accompanying him into the Imperial Study was Zhang Yiyu, the Grand Secretary of the Great Qian Dynasty.

He had previously made a deal with the Blue Wolf King, but it was interrupted for some reason.

When the barbarian kingdom entered the capital, he rushed here immediately to address any potential problems.

As soon as Xiao Erke opened his mouth, Chief Minister Zhang knew he had answered incorrectly.

Unlike other forces, the barbarians grew stronger with each battle and were not afraid of sacrifice or death.

The Blue Wolf King came seeking war, and Xiao Erke was playing right into his hands.

Sure enough, the burly northerner standing in the center raised his head like a ferocious beast: "Fine, the people of Daqian don't know what's good for them, then we have no choice but to fight!"

Emperor Qian glanced at Xiao Erke, made no comment, but his eyes showed disappointment.

Not only did they not dare to take the dagger, they also stepped into the minefield immediately.

He glanced at Su Yun again, and the disappointment in his eyes turned into satisfaction.

This kid is really good; he made up for the embarrassment he caused by throwing the dagger many times over in the blink of an eye.

Upon being stared at, Xiao Erke became anxious and shouted even louder, "Blue Wolf King, you're in Qiandu, aren't you afraid of being left behind?!"

Jun Youlan was taken aback, looking at him with a disappointed expression.

This genius who wrote "A Treatise on Governing the People" didn't even know the customs of the barbarians?

The Grand Secretary Zhang couldn't help but sneer: "You little brat! If barbarians were afraid of death, how would they dare to enter the capital, and how would they utter such outrageous words?"

Sure enough, a fierce aura suddenly burst forth from the Blue Wolf King.

The entire palace is enveloped by hundreds and thousands of spatial realms, each of which is a small world in itself.

At that moment, the entire space began to shake, as if the rabbit was being stared at by a ferocious beast and was trembling in fear!

The Blue Wolf King's eyes blazed with fierce fighting spirit as he spoke: "If you want to keep me here, then make your move!"

"I may die, but the million snow people of the border can avenge me!"

Barbarians have never been afraid of war or death.

Every war strengthens this race, unleashing its increasingly fierce nature.

When a strong member of the clan dies, he becomes a hero totem, greatly inspiring the younger generation of the clan.

These heroic spirits are different from ordinary souls, and also different from ghost cultivators and yang gods and yin gods.

They will join the eternal slaughter, in a sacred place existing in barbarian legends.

When young people fall asleep, they communicate with these spirits and learn skills from them.

The death of one Supreme Being may give rise to three Supreme Beings.

When a sage dies, another powerful figure will soon inherit his mantle.

On the battlefield, whenever someone thinks they can kill a barbarian, they might unleash the power of their ancestors that is not their own, releasing several times their original strength.

There are only two ways to end the war.

First, hostile forces joined together and, with several times the strength, forcibly defeated the barbarians until they could no longer sustain their attack.

Secondly, it allows the barbarians to have their fill of slaughter...

Unfortunately, in the history of the Tianyuan Realm, there has never been a case of the barbarians voluntarily ceasing hostilities.

That would be a catastrophe that sweeps the world, with blood flowing everywhere and no one surviving.

The Blue Wolf King is not afraid of death; even after death, an eternal slaughter awaits him.

Moreover... this powerful figure who rose to prominence in just a few decades must also be protected by some heroic ancestor.

In Qiandu, he would definitely not be able to defeat the masters of the Great Qian Dynasty.

Even the most skilled experts of the Great Qian Dynasty might not be able to trap him.

If the Blue Wolf King escapes, he will not only deepen his legend, but also bring the barbarian kingdom the war it has always dreamed of.

When Xiao Erke saw his fearless appearance, he immediately broke out in a cold sweat.

The barbarian knowledge I had learned finally arrived in my mind, albeit belatedly.

"You... Our Great Qian is a land of etiquette, we would never lay a hand on a guest!"

Xiao Erke hurriedly tried to make amends, but seeing the Emperor Qian's indifferent gaze, he still felt a sharp pain in his heart.

These barbarians are no different from the common people of Daqian. Whoever can react first is truly unafraid of a fight!

To be so enraged even in the enemy's lair, I can't think of anyone but barbarians!

"No wonder they're called barbarians, they're truly savage!"

Xiao Erke cursed inwardly.

The Blue Wolf King looked around and, seeing that no one wanted to make a move, became somewhat disheartened.

Even the guards who were secretly lurking were only on guard, and none of them came down to stop them.

This further disappointed the northern overlord: "I wasn't wrong, southerners really are all cowards."

"I would not deign to conquer such a country."

He withdrew his power, and only then did the swaying national fortune above the palace gradually return to calm.

Xiao Erke's face flushed red and then turned pale. He wanted to bring honor to the Great Qian Dynasty, but in the end, he lost even more.

He subconsciously looked at his teacher, Jun Youlan, who remained silent.

Looking at Emperor Qian again, he simply sat calmly, showing no intention of speaking.

Xiao Erke gritted his teeth, knowing that now was the time for him to show his strength.

Emperor Qian found it inconvenient to speak or respond.

Now an enemy country has come to pay homage, but it is spouting nonsense.

As the host, it's not good to take action, but it would be embarrassing not to.

Since he held no official position, he could simply chime in as an outsider.

Even if things eventually get out of control, you can make excuses and leave room for maneuver.

Grand Secretary Zhang, unaware of what had transpired in the palace, asked with a half-smile, "Minister Jun, is this your student?"

Jun Youlan looked somewhat embarrassed: "Yes, he is Xiao Erke."

The Grand Secretary Zhang became interested: "Oh? That's the genius who wrote 'The Treatise on Governing the People'?"

Jun Youlan's expression became even more awkward: "Yes, it's him."

Prime Minister Zhang nodded: "Such a genius will surely be able to perfectly resolve the matter of the barbarian country's disrespect."

"It seems that what happened before was just a ploy to lure the enemy into a false sense of security. I need to see this more carefully."

Jun Youlan chuckled dryly and nodded, clearly dissatisfied with Xiao Erke's performance earlier.

But deep down, he still harbored a sliver of hope, wishing he could turn the tide.

If Xiao Erke can handle things well, his previous dissatisfaction will be wiped away, and he may even be able to achieve great things.

At that time, the matter of Su Yun verifying his true identity will also be in his favor.

Xiao Erke composed himself and said, "Our Great Qian is a celestial empire, a land of propriety, and we simply disdain to contend with you."

The Blue Wolf King crossed his arms, still wearing a disdainful expression: "So, being afraid to fight makes you a land of etiquette? Then the girls in your brothels must be just like you, all gentlemen of etiquette, right?"

"You—!" Xiao Erke stepped forward angrily, "Our Great Qian has countless elite soldiers and generals in various prefectures, all of whom have been on the battlefield for a long time."

"The military equipment is even more sophisticated, with crossbows capable of destroying a thousand troops and strong armor that is not afraid of sharp blades."

"It's just that people in barbarian lands value their lives, and we don't want to harm the innocent!"

The Blue Wolf King sneered: "The barbarians are not like you women. The whole nation is a soldier, and even the old, weak, women and children can go to the battlefield!"

"How many generals do you have, and how long is your border?"

"The barbarians are launching a full-scale attack. How many can the Qian Kingdom withstand?"

Xiao Erke was speechless, his face flushed: "The north is bitterly cold, and you don't have enough food and fodder."

"Even cultivators, without spiritual herbs and food, how long can they survive?"

The Blue Wolf King gave Emperor Qian a strange look, then glanced at the others, before finally saying, "In which war has my barbarian kingdom not relied on war to sustain itself, living off the water and grass?"

Xiao Erke choked, having never fought against barbarians before and having absolutely no practical experience.

All they could do was fight back: "We...we can scorch the fields!"

"There are formations inside the city that you cannot break through, and you have no food outside the city, so you cannot stay for long!"

The Blue Wolf King had lost interest in arguing: "This is pointless. Is there really no one left in the Great Qian Dynasty?"

"You sent such a greenhorn to fool me?"

Xiao Erke hadn't reacted yet: "What?"

He looked to the teacher for help, but Jun Youlan only showed disappointment.

Grand Secretary Zhang sighed, "Is this all the author of 'Memorial on Governing the People' is capable of?"

He had read this extraordinary ancient text, and once implemented, it could boost the strength of the Great Qian Dynasty by several times.

The article described everything in great detail, from domestic politics to foreign policy, agriculture, and commerce.

It's hard to imagine how learned and knowledgeable the author of this article must be, possessing an arrogance that rivals any scholar in any field.

But now, upon seeing Xiao Erke, facing a Blue Wolf King, he was at a loss and cornered against the wall.

Is this person really the author of "A Treatise on Governing the People"?

Jun Youlan awkwardly tried to salvage the situation: "He... exhausted his talent writing the memorial, which is why his performance was mediocre."

Chief Minister Zhang didn't care; he simply nodded slightly to indicate that he understood.

Emperor Qian calmly replied, "The barbarian kingdoms not only plunder grain and minerals, but also abduct people."

"Unless my Great Qian slaughters all the people in the Northern Territory, the plunder cannot be stopped."

Xiao Erke was taken aback before realizing that the Qian Emperor was actually explaining things to him.

His face flushed red, and he felt incredibly humiliated.

A top scholar in the imperial examinations couldn't even offer suggestions to the emperor; instead, he had to ask the emperor to explain.

If this gets out, it will surely be ridiculed by scholars all over the world!

For a scholar, losing his reputation is more painful than losing his life.

Xiao Erke repeatedly attacked Su Yun's identity, hoping that he would lose his reputation and be condemned by the world in the future!

Upon hearing Emperor Qian speak, the Blue Wolf King said with ill intent, "Emperor Qian is right, you are far better than this official."

"So I was right, Southerners are all spineless cowards, they can't even beat anyone in a fight, and their self-righteous culture isn't anything special either."

Xiao Erke looked up angrily: "You—!"

Emperor Qian laughed dismissively, "This is no official, just a commoner."

Xiao Erke was taken aback, then lowered his head.

Jun Youlan sighed in regret: "Alas!"

The reason why Emperor Qian did not speak was to let Xiao Erke speak.

Firstly, it serves to test his talent and secondly, it provides a buffer if he cannot win an argument with the Blue Wolf King.

This is just an ordinary person; even if he can't compare to the powerful rulers of the north, it's not a big deal.

But Xiao Erke's future is sure to be difficult...

The Blue Wolf King glanced at Xiao Erke and frowned: "Oh."

He didn't dwell on why there was a commoner in the imperial study; he didn't care about such petty tricks.