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Chapter 527 Convergence
After the initial shock, all I felt was absurdity and strangeness.

However, thinking back to the story of He Qingqiu that happened in the Qin state decades ago, it doesn't seem impossible.

Especially seeing Xiang Ying's embarrassed and angry expression, Na Wei believed it completely.

However, if Jiang Qian is truly the Holy Maiden of the Demonic Sect, overthrowing her would be far more difficult than if she were merely an Empress Dowager.

Behind the Holy Maiden of the Demonic Cult is a massive sect that has existed for hundreds of years, which has survived despite being suppressed and wiped out by the Qin and Chu states. Just think that a family that has existed for hundreds of years has an extraordinary foundation, not to mention a sect with such a long history.

Moreover, Jiang Qian has been in power for several years. In these years, she has suppressed dissidents and placed her cronies in positions of power. Countless people throughout the Chu Kingdom have pledged their allegiance to her. In addition, there are the various factions that have become inseparable from her due to their entangled interests over the years...

Na Wei suddenly felt a little scared.

Overthrowing just one Empress Dowager, Jiang Qian, is already a very difficult task.

However, since Jiang Qian is the Holy Maiden of the Demonic Sect, the difficulty level suddenly rises to hell, and the hope of success seems too slim.

In that instant, Na Wei had already considered countless thoughts, even the possibility of betraying Xiang Ying and Xiong Yi when he met Empress Dowager Jiang Qian tomorrow.

"The demoness's power is already established. Xiong Yi and I already felt that things were going to be difficult, and we could only try our best to ensure the emperor's safety and then plan for the future. But then someone's arrival gave us new hope!" Xiang Ying said, "Do you know who this person is?"

"Who is it?" Na Wei was also very curious.

In his view, it was indeed unlikely that Jiang Qian would be overthrown now, so why did the arrival of this person give him hope?

“This man is called Li Dachui! He is now the Protector-General of the Northern Protectorate of the Qin State!” Xiang Ying said.

Na Wei certainly knew Li Dachui.

As a prominent figure in the world, how could Na Wei not pay attention to Li Dachui from the North?
However, the two sides were too far apart, and news from the north was always delayed. But when he set off this time, he also learned that Li Dachui's Beiting Protectorate had destroyed the Yuan Kingdom.

That was something the Qin Dynasty hadn't accomplished in hundreds of years.

With the departure of the Northern Yuan, the Northern Protectorate will no longer have any constraints or worries. Hundreds of thousands of troops will inevitably turn towards the interior, and the struggle with Linghu Ye for control of the Qin Dynasty is a foregone conclusion.

Why would someone like that appear in the State of Chu?
Na Wei suddenly understood.

Li Dachui was worried about the State of Chu.

He looked at Xiang Ying and said, "Li Dachui wants to create chaos in the Chu Kingdom and plunge it into internal strife. General Xiang, have you seen through all of this?"

“I’m not so old and senile!” Xiang Ying nodded and said, “How could I not see that?”

If the State of Chu had not fallen into chaos, then when Li Dachui entered the pass and was locked in a fierce battle with Linghu Ye, the State of Chu could have launched a northern expedition, which would have greatly increased its chances of unifying the world.

Since the fall of the Great Yong Kingdom and the subsequent division into Qin and Chu, this is now the best opportunity to reunify the world. "Old General, now that you see this opportunity, are you willing to give it up?" Na Wei asked.

"The State of Chu only has a chance, not a certainty of success!" Xiang Ying said, "But if we allow the Empress Dowager to take power, the world of our Great Chu will surely change color. Moreover, with each passing day, the Empress Dowager's power will become more secure, making it increasingly difficult to overthrow her. This matter should be addressed sooner rather than later."

"The old general is trying to kill a thousand enemies while losing three thousand of his own!" Na Wei sighed.

"This is the only option left!" Xiang Ying said. "Only by doing this now can Chu have time to prepare for the upcoming great struggle. It's just a matter of chaos in the world, so let it all be chaotic. After the chaos, there will surely be great order. Na Wei, it is precisely because of this chaos that your family has the opportunity to become a top family in the world. Otherwise, no matter how hard you try, you will only be a barbarian tribe living in a remote corner. So, do you really not want to seize this opportunity?"

Na Wei stood up and paced back and forth in the room.

Xiang Ying is right. Do you really not want to seize such an opportunity?
If they compete, the Na family might just become the truly top family in the world.

After overthrowing Jiang Qian and making her own daughter the empress, the future emperor of the Great Chu would become her grandson.

“Li Dachui’s influence extends far beyond the Great Wall.” Na Wei sat down again and said, “Although Shu County has also fallen to him, it has only recently been pacified and he can hardly exert much power. A Li Dachui who can only display the bravery of a common man can’t be of much help in such a major matter!”

"Of course not!" Xiang Ying looked at Na Wei with a smile on his face. He knew that this powerful figure in front of him had decided to join his camp. "This time, Li Dachui also mobilized He Zudao from the Eight Towns of Jiangnan."

"How could He Zudao join Li Dachui?" Na Wei exclaimed. "Wasn't there a rumor recently that Li Dachui was Li Zemin's son? How could He Zudao and his son betray Li Zemin back then, leading to Li Zemin's downfall and death? This hatred is higher than mountains and deeper than the sea."

“We don’t know how Li Dachui mobilized He Zudao, nor do we need to know!” Xiang Ying said. “We only need to know that He Zudao’s army will launch an attack on Da Chu simultaneously in Ruyin County and Yong’an County. It’s hard to say about Ruyin, but in Yong’an County, which has just experienced the Lin Hong Incident, He Jiong has only recently arrived and is certainly no match for them. Therefore, the only way for the Empress Dowager to deal with this is to mobilize the Tiger Legion from Danyang to provide support.”

Na Wei nodded: "Although I agreed to send the Southwest Wolf Soldiers to help, there is clearly not enough time."

"That's exactly right!" Xiang Ying said. "Of course, your wolf soldiers must also speed up. They must arrive in Danyang while the battle is still raging and the outcome is still uncertain!"

"Danyang?"

“Of course,” Xiang Ying said. “We don’t have any military power right now. Even if we still have some troops, they will be closely watched. We don’t have many people we can use in Danyang. But your wolf soldiers can move freely through the Great Chu at that time. We have already planned the route. All you need to do is suddenly turn around during the march and head straight for Danyang. As long as your troops arrive safely, we will arrange the next steps in Danyang.”

“Since Jiang Qian is a master of innate level, capturing her will be extremely difficult! What if she escapes? Even if we control Danyang, what then? She can simply escape to Ruyin or Yong'an, reunite with the troops loyal to her, and then lead her army back to fight. With her current prestige, General, do we have any hope of winning?”

“Of course we must kill her!” Xiang Ying said coldly. “Li Dachui is with her right now! The task of killing Jiang Qian will be completed by Li Dachui, and all we need to do next is kill Li Dachui.”

Na Wei felt that his brain couldn't keep up with the other person's pace.

I rubbed my temples; they hurt a little, and I felt a bit confused.

Looking at the other person's appearance, Xiang Ying smiled and said, "This matter is a little complicated, but in the grand scheme of things, it's really nothing!"

(End of this chapter)