Call of the Heroes of Chaos in Another World

Chapter 2568 Wu Qi, the Second Sage, Governor-General of the Great Han Dynasty

Chapter 2568 Wu Qi, the Second Sage, Governor-General of the Great Han Dynasty

"Your Highness, General Tian, ​​things have come to this point, what's done is done. No matter how unwilling you are, you can only suppress it. At least... you must keep a facade of civility and never give them any leverage." Chunyu Kun sighed inwardly and reminded him helplessly in a low voice.

The State of Qi was weak and already faced the threat of the Great Qian Dynasty, so how could it dare to provoke the Great Han Dynasty?

As a weak nation, it ultimately has no choice.

Prince Tian Yinqi took a deep breath of the salty and chilly sea breeze, straightened his slightly thin back, and forced a calm expression onto his handsome face. He nodded slightly to indicate that he understood.

As the future ruler of Tian Qi, he understood better than anyone the humiliation and long-term hidden dangers of this treaty, and he also understood better than anyone that Qi did not have the strength to overturn the table at this moment.

Endure is the only option.

The fleet slowly approached, and the small boats that were lowered carried fully armed Han soldiers ashore first, quickly taking control of the key dock area.

Then, the largest warship lowered its gangway, and a figure appeared beside the high side of the ship, then steadily walked down.

The newcomer was not wearing armor, but rather a dark blue official robe embroidered with subtle patterns, over which he wore a black cloak. He was tall and imposing, with a stern face.

This man was none other than Wu Qi, the envoy of the Han Dynasty who was in charge of taking over the concessions and who was also the first concession supervisor appointed by the emperor.

Although Tian Qi was adjacent to the Han Dynasty, it was separated by mountains, making transportation inconvenient and relying mainly on sea transportation.

In such a remote and isolated place, it is natural to need a person who is qualified to govern this place and is proficient in both literature and martial arts.

As for those who are skilled in both literature and martial arts, how many in the entire Han Dynasty could compare to Wu Qi, the second sage of military strategy?

Furthermore, Wu Chu was new to the job, so it was impossible to give him a high position right away.

The position of Protector-General of the Concession was appearing in the Han Dynasty for the first time, and its specific rank was naturally determined by Wang Yu alone.

Under these circumstances, Wang Yu could naturally set the rank of this position to be roughly suitable for Wu Qi, thus enabling him to rise smoothly.

At the same time, this position may not be high in terms of official rank, but it is definitely a powerful position. It truly allows Wu Qi to hold both military and political power. Although the position is low, the power is great, which is enough for Wu Qi to make great strides.

"Wu Qi, the Protector-General of the Great Han Concession, has come to perform his duties by order of His Majesty the Emperor. He greets His Highness the Crown Prince of Qi, Minister Chunyu, and General Tian." Wu Qi walked directly toward the three people, Tian Yinqi, who were waiting to greet him, stopped at an appropriate distance, and bowed respectfully.

Suppressing the complex emotions surging within him, Tian Yinqi stepped forward and responded with the same courtesy, "Governor Wu has had a long and arduous journey. I am here to greet you on the orders of my father, the Emperor."

"Regarding the handover matters, Father has ordered Grand Master Chunyu and General Tian to fully cooperate."

Wu Qi's gaze swept over Chunyu Kun and Tian Pan's faces, and he nodded slightly, saying, "Thank you for your trouble."

Immediately, Wu Qi's gaze passed over the three men and fell upon the area behind the port that was about to be designated as the Han Dynasty's concession according to the agreement.

This place will soon become his personal stage, a starting point for him to fully showcase his talents.

Although the agreement between the two sides stipulated that only 5,000 troops could be stationed within the concession, Wu Qi was already satisfied.

The quality of an army is more important than its quantity. Five thousand soldiers, if used well, can still play a crucial role. Moreover, the emperor has given him the greatest support, not only granting him absolute power but also promising to prioritize the allocation of any resources he desires. With the resources of an entire dynasty behind him, he will have a great opportunity in the coming year.

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As May approached, the weather began to warm up, and everyone in the palace started to wear lighter clothing.

The Chang Le Palace was unusually lively. Empress Huangfu Jingya, Consort Ye Wanqing, Consort Xiao Meiniang, Huangfu Wuyou, Huangfu Song, Huangfu Long, Dongfang Yu, and others, as well as Wang Yu's two younger brothers Wang Xin and Wang Wu, were all invited to the palace for a banquet to celebrate the 100th day of the Tenth Prince Wang Pei's life.

The tenth prince, Wang Pei, was born to Consort Xiao Meiniang. Although he was a high-ranking concubine, he had only just entered the ranks, so it was not necessary for Wang Yu to specially gather people to prepare a banquet for him.

This banquet is more like a family dinner.

There were quite a few princes born in the seventh and eighth years of the Yuanshi era. In the seventh year of the Yuanshi era, Huangfu Jingya gave birth to Prince Wang Hao, Li Qingzhao gave birth to Prince Wang Ze, Huang Feiyan gave birth to Princess Wang Yi, and Aphrodite gave birth to Prince Wang Xiang.

In the eighth year of the Yuanshi era, Xiao Meiniang gave birth to Prince Wang Pei, Yelü Qingya gave birth to Prince Wang Xiao, and Bi Xiuxin even gave birth to twins, Prince Wang Qing and Princess Wang Xuan, and was thus directly conferred the title of Zhaoyi, one of the Nine Concubines.

Yelü Qingya and Bi Xiuxin were diagnosed with pregnancy during their northern tour in Yanbei. To avoid the fatigue of travel, they stayed in Yanbei to rest and prepare for childbirth. News of their delivery came not long ago, and they are still in Yanbei at this time.

Among these princes and princesses, only the 100-day celebration of the eighth prince, Wang Hao, born to the empress, was particularly grand.

As for the others, even Aphrodite, who was a concubine, was only visited by the emperor himself that day, and he was given some gifts as a token of his appreciation. This is even more true for Xiao Meiniang, who was just one of the Nine Concubines.

The purpose of holding such a banquet is simply to find an excuse to casually invite the person you're looking for.

Xiao Meiniang was pregnant, and it was only discovered after Wang Yu left the capital and began his northern tour. Now, her child, Wang Pei, is being held in the Empress Dowager's arms along with the Eighth Prince.

Today's banquet is a family dinner. Besides the Wang family, the Huangfu family and the Dongfang family are also present.

Xiao Meiniang was Dongfang Yu's adopted daughter, and the Dongfang family was located in Hedong Road. They also had some marriage ties. No matter how you look at it, they could be considered relatives.

Under these circumstances, the atmosphere in the Empress Dowager's palace today was quite pleasant, with everyone relaxed and exuding a warm feeling.

"Your Majesty, look at these two children, with their dragon-like eyebrows and phoenix-like eyes, how beautiful they are!" Dongfang Xuerou said to the Empress Dowager with a smile as she teased the two princes.

"He looks a lot like His Majesty, and he will grow up to be a handsome young man." Huangfu Jingya and Xiao Meiniang, seeing the two elders holding the child and reluctant to let go, also said with smiles.

When the Empress Dowager saw her two grandsons, her face was full of affection, and her phoenix eyebrows almost curved into a perfect crescent moon.

Crown Prince Wang Zhi also joined in, eagerly trying to reach out and touch his two younger brothers' faces, but his clumsy attempts were immediately slapped away by Empress Huangfu.

The crown prince has many brothers and sisters, but this is the first one born of the legitimate wife.

"His Majesty has arrived!" The eunuch's loud announcement temporarily broke the atmosphere in the hall.