The Great Desert's Internal Strife

"Marriage?"

Xu Yuan hesitated for a moment. "Then the Emperor isn't going to pursue the matter of Nalan You?"

The carriage swayed gently as the Black Dragon Carriage slowly made its way to the end of the alley.

Xu Yinhe smiled calmly for a moment:

"How should we pursue this? The deed is done Li Yaoxuan is unlikely to choose the wrong path: accountability or personal gain."

Xu Yuan reacted quickly, sighed, and sat down opposite his father:

"Does His Majesty want us to fully assist him in the affairs of the Northern Border?"

"Most likely."

Xu Yinhe's face was ashen as he nodded. "But I don't yet know what methods he plans to use."

After he finished speaking, the father and son fell silent for a moment.

Xu Yuan felt something was strange.

Because Xu Yinhe didn't mention Nalan You at all.

If it were the person he remembered, and he killed Nalan You, a prince of the Great Desert, Xu Yinhe wouldn't ask because it would be pointless to ask.

There was no motive, only temperament.

I simply wanted to kill him.

But based on what he's shown, killing a foreign envoy, especially one involved in military affairs, must have a clear motive. And this old man didn't even ask about it?

After waiting for a long time,

Seeing that Xu Yinhe still didn't seem inclined to ask, Xu Yuan took the initiative to bring up the matter:

"Father, won't you ask me why I killed Nalan You?"

Xu Yinhe raised his eyes and asked in return:

Why ask?

Xu Yuan was speechless, and he grinned awkwardly.

"Didn't you say before that the people in the Great Desert seem to have allied with the Barbarian Tribe? I'll kill them now."

"Alright."

Xu Yinhe interrupted him, her eyes smiling:

"You must have your own reasons for killing him. If you're willing to tell me, I can offer my advice. If you're not willing to tell me, the death of a Dachao People prince won't affect the overall situation."

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Xu Yuan did not reply immediately.

Seeing Xu Primordial Spirit, Xu Yinhe's eyes revealed a touch of affection, and he spoke earnestly:

"Changtian, while I am still here, I can plan, strategize, and execute these matters. But once I am gone, these things will all fall into your hands. At that time, no one will be able to help you. While I am still here, you must learn to make your own decisions and learn to bear the consequences of those decisions."

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Xu Yuan's gaze was somewhat strange.

He understood, but he could hardly believe it.

Although it wasn't explicitly stated, some well-informed and loyal high-ranking officials in the Prime Minister's Estate could more or less deduce that the Crown Prince had been replaced.

In other words, he can use this identity to arrange certain things.

For example, asking Lou Ji to investigate a matter, or asking Hua Hong to research a certain formation.

As long as he can be manipulated using his methods, there's no need to explain to Xu Yinhe.

This is an immense power, a power that can be used openly and legitimately to deceive superiors and conceal the truth within the Prime Minister's Estate.

Xu Yuan's expression became somewhat complicated.

This was a desperate measure taken by the father due to the urgency of the situation.

This also reflects the father's unconditional trust in his child.

But it is probably this trust that allowed Xu Xinyao to successfully assassinate such a ruthless hero in "Cangyuan".

With a sigh, Xu Yuan still spoke softly:

"Father, although the war in the Northern Border is temporarily deadlocked due to the sects and the weather, the fact that the Dachao People dared to get involved at this time suggests that the sects have likely given them benefits to mobilize their forces. Their purpose in sending envoys to the Imperial Capital is simple: first, to test the Emperor's and Your Majesty's resolve; and second, to play the game, hoping to gain benefits from both the sects and the court."

"So the reason I dared to kill that Tachao is very simple: the Emperor and the Great Desert are unlikely to reach an agreement."

Xu Yinhe pondered for a moment, smiled slightly, and instead of directly answering the question, said leisurely:

"He'll stop at nothing to achieve his goals. To eradicate the sect, Li Yaoxuan was even willing to support me to get to where I am today."

Translate this:

If the sect can be wiped out, His Majesty would not mind compromising with the Great Desert.

Xu Yuan was taken aback upon hearing this, pondered for a moment, and his eyes showed uncertainty:

"Father, do you mean the emperor is even willing to give up half of Yu Prefecture and let those local sects and Great Desert dogs fight each other?"

Withdraw the Western Abyss Army and let the sects in Yu Prefecture that border the Great Desert fight the Great Desert wolves one-on-one.

Xu Yinhe's eyes were quite calm:

He did it once, forty years ago.

Upon hearing this year, Xu Yuan pondered for a moment:

"Forty years ago, not long after the emperor ascended the throne?"

Xu Yinhe nodded:

"During that period, the sects in Yu Prefecture had grown so powerful that they dared to interfere with taxation. Forced into a corner, he withdrew the Western Abyss Army back to the border between the Great Ying Continent and Yu Prefecture."

Xu Yuan: "."

The rebels guarding the country's borders are...

A hint of reminiscence appeared in Xu Yinhe's deep, still eyes.

"That war lasted three years. Although it caused some serious trouble along the way, the outcome was relatively good. All the sects in Yu Prefecture were greatly reduced in size. Although many people died, the imperial court completely regained control over Yu Prefecture, and Li Yaoxuan was able to secure his throne."

Upon hearing this, Xu Yuan's eyes revealed a hint of realization.

The Tian'an Chamber of Commerce in Yu Prefecture has a near-monopoly, which is probably mostly due to this matter.

Thinking of this, Xu Yuan glanced out the carriage window.

At this moment, the Black Dragon Carriage had already left the alley and was heading towards the "Beastwalk Road" in the Imperial Capital.

Although the streets on both sides were bustling with traffic, the people on both sides dared not speak loudly because of the Black Dragon Carriage, making the streets seem both noisy and quiet.

"Father, the three largest alien races bordering the Great Yan — the Barbarian Tribe, the Great Desert, and the Ancient Abyss —all ultimately share the same goal: to enter the Fourteen Continents of the Central Plains. The Barbarian Tribe and the Great Desert Clan are the most eager to enter. Letting them in is less desirable than letting our sects in, so we must not allow them to reach an agreement."

"Is that so?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Yinhe looked at Xu Yuan and smiled meaningfully, but said nothing more.

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Xu Yuan felt a chill run down his spine from his father's final gaze.

He was telling the truth, but he concealed some details.

The killing of Nalan You was not solely due to the greater good of humanity, but more so because of Nalan You's true purpose in visiting the Imperial Capital.

Although this person is the sixth prince of the Great Desert Royal Court, he is actually a traitor within the Tachao royal family.

Perhaps out of admiration, or perhaps because the existence of the goddess was beneficial to the Tachao regime, Nalan You became a loyal follower of the Great Desert Goddess.

In other words, Nalan You was ostensibly sent by the Tachao royal family, but in reality, he represented the waist spirit of the Great Desert Goddess.

The Tachao royal family sent envoys to Di'an City to negotiate at this critical juncture, when the war in the Northern Border was at a stalemate, was nothing more than an attempt to take advantage of the situation.

And even if they agree, these wolf cubs will still take advantage of the chaos and loot.

But the goddess was different.

The presence of the Kirin Wolf elevates the Goddess's status to a transcendent position within the Great Desert Royal Court.

Through her strong bond with the Kirin Wolf, the Goddess can ensure that the Kirin Wolf provides more divine beast blood, which in turn helps the Great Desert produce more powerful beings.

That's the problem.

Such a transcendent position, if she had no desire for power and profit, the goddess and the Tachao royal family could coexist peacefully. But if she did have such thoughts, it would be a political disaster for the Great Desert.

Unfortunately, this time the goddess appears to be very power-hungry.

Therefore, when the goddess sent people here, she did not ask for land or any resources. Instead, she offered neutrality as a condition, and even paid a high price to obtain some high-level cultivators and resources to help her achieve her coup.

High-level cultivators are not lacking in the Great Yan.

In other words,

If Nalan You were to meet the emperor, they would most likely be able to reach an agreement.

In Cangyuan, as long as the goddess seizes power, she will hide deep in the Great Desert and develop peacefully, and the strength of the Great Desert will increase exponentially within a few years.

This was something Xu Yuan didn't want to see, and it was also the reason why he was determined to kill Nalan You.

Adjusting my schedule, only one chapter left, will update tomorrow during the day.

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