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Chapter 632 Why not just tie up Tuoba Zhen and send him to the Tian Ce Dynasty! (Please subscribe and vote!)

Lianxing's outstanding performance made the usually competitive Lü Mumu feel frustrated, as if she had fallen behind on an important track.

But she is a smart person after all. If she doesn't know how, can't she learn how?
She set aside her haughty demeanor and humbly sought advice from her two mature and charming "older sisters," Tuoba Anyu and Ren Ling, who were clearly well-versed in this art.

Thus, a small, silent "palace intrigue" quietly unfolded in this courtyard.

Lianxing thoroughly enjoyed being able to surpass this prodigy from the hidden sect in this aspect. Seeing Lü Mumu begin to learn, she was not to be outdone and strived for even greater excellence.

The two seemed to be secretly competing, trying to figure out how to make Li Chen more comfortable and at ease.

Today Lianxing learned a new dessert recipe, and tomorrow Lü Mumu will learn a new massage technique.

Their "involution" directly led to a sharp rise in Li Chen's daily living standards, making his life incredibly comfortable and happy.

He was happy to enjoy it, often closing his eyes to savor the two different yet equally meticulous ways of being served, secretly chuckling to himself that this was the life an emperor should have.

Fortunately, Ling Jueyun didn't see this scene, otherwise he would have been furious. His junior sister, whom he loved but could not have, was now vying for his affections.

The next day, Li Chen arrived at the military camp feeling refreshed.

He asked for a day off yesterday, which was within the scope of military regulations, but given his status, no one dared to refuse.

Since he was serving as a captain here, he set an example by being punctual in his duties.

Upon seeing Li Chen, Feng Shuo, who was already half a head shorter, almost bent over to the ground.

He used to call out "Brother Cheng" with a forced smile, but now he respectfully calls him "Master Cheng," his every move cautious and timid, barely daring to breathe, clearly having guessed something.

Li Chen found his appearance amusing and patted his thick shoulder: "Fatty, what's with the guilty look? Did you do something wrong behind my back?"

Feng Shuo was startled and quickly waved his hand, his chubby face trembling three times.

"Sir! You've wronged me terribly! I swear to God, I've always been law-abiding and conscientious! I even avoid ants when I pass by, afraid of stepping on them and breaking the rules!"

Li Chen was amused by his exaggerated statement and stopped teasing him. He then ordered, "Go and call Xu Zifeng over. I want to see how he's been doing with his duties lately."

Not long after, Xu Zifeng came to report with a swagger.

His face was filled with barely suppressed excitement and fighting spirit: "Captain! Following your instructions, I recently led my troops in a proactive attack and wiped out three groups of border scouts from the Daluo army who had crossed the border to provoke us, beheading more than thirty people! The tensions on the border, which had just eased, have immediately escalated, and the north is now in a state of emergency!"

He paused, then added, "General Han Wu sent someone to question me about why I escalated the situation without authorization."

Li Chen raised an eyebrow: "What did you say?"

Xu Zifeng grinned, revealing a set of white teeth: "This subordinate said directly that you ordered me to do it. There was a moment of silence on the other end, and then the reply came: 'Understood, we will immediately adjust our strategic policy to cooperate with the operation.'"

Xu Zifeng's tone carried a hint of schadenfreude and eagerness.

As the commander of the Northern Army, Han Wu would certainly not cause trouble; stability would be his priority.

After all, he wouldn't dare to start a war without authorization; that would be subject to accountability. But now, Li Chen personally instructed Xu Zifeng to do it, so how could Han Wu not dare?

It seems that Han Wu and Xu Zifeng, these two warmongers, have mistakenly taken this as an indication that His Majesty Li Chen intends to wage war against the Great Luo Dynasty, and are already very excited.

For Xu Zifeng, the more wars there are, the more benefits he, a person with great fortune, can seize, and the faster his strength will increase.

Li Chen nodded, not pointing out their misunderstanding, and simply said, "Well done, keep up the good work, and keep a good sense of proportion."

"Your subordinate obeys!" Xu Zifeng clasped his hands in acceptance, his eyes gleaming with a warlike light.

Meanwhile, in the border city of "Grey Rock City" that borders the Great Luo Dynasty.

Tuoba Zhen, the former Khan of the Snow Eagle Kingdom who had fled here, was looking at the intelligence in his hand about the rapidly escalating border conflict, and a look of great joy appeared on his face.

In fact, the recent frequent "trouble-making" by the border troops of Da Luo is mostly due to his secret instigation and planning.

His goal was to provoke conflict between the Daluo Dynasty and the Tiance Dynasty, and even to trigger a war, so that he could take advantage of the chaos to restore his Snow Eagle Royal Court.

How could he be content to live under someone else's roof forever, serving as a watchdog for the Great Luo Dynasty?

A trusted subordinate asked in a low voice, "Great Khan, the situation is as we wish now. What should we do next?"

Tuoba Zhen smiled sinisterly, his eyes gleaming with cunning: "On the surface, we must do our utmost to advocate for peace, explaining the advantages and disadvantages to the Great Luo court, and appearing loyal to our lord and unwilling to cause trouble, but secretly..."

He lowered his voice: "We must continue to fan the flames, and if necessary, send men disguised as the Tian Ce Army to attack several border outposts of the Great Luo! We must escalate this conflict as much as possible for me! The bigger the better!"

At this time, the capital of the Great Luo Dynasty was located in the sacred realm covered by ice and snow in the far north.

This magnificent city, with its thousands of years of history, has accumulated astonishing wealth and a formidable military force through the continuous expansion of dynasties.

The sacred realm is majestic, its massive walls seemingly constructed of millennia-old ice and black basalt, shimmering with a cold and mysterious luster under the aurora.

The Holy Palace where the emperor resided was even more magnificent and splendid, full of the legendary style of ancient Russia.

The palace boasts magnificent onion domes, towering columns, murals depicting ancient epics, and is adorned with heavy fur carpets and opulent gilded decorations.

Deep within the Holy Palace, in a warm and cozy council chamber with a huge fireplace burning, the emperor of the Great Luo Dynasty, named Ivan Ledis Romanov, was discussing important matters with several trusted ministers.

Emperor Ivan was about forty years old, with a deep-set face, a thick beard, and eyes as sharp as an eagle on an ice field. He wore a sable crown inlaid with a huge sapphire and a deep purple robe embroidered with gold, exuding an imposing aura.

The issue is the escalating conflict along the northern border.

“Your Majesty,” a minister dressed in civil official robes, with a shrewd demeanor, bowed and said, “the border friction has escalated sharply recently, with casualties on both sides. However, a careful analysis of the battle reports reveals many suspicious points. Many conflicts broke out abruptly and illogically, as if someone is deliberately stirring up trouble behind the scenes.”

Another burly general with a full beard chimed in, his voice booming: "Hmph! In my opinion, it's most likely that scoundrel Tuoba Zhen who's pulling the strings behind the scenes! Don't be fooled by his current act of loyalty and appeasement; he's definitely up to no good! He just wants to stir up trouble so he can profit from the chaos and rebuild his Snow Eagle Royal Court!"

“In that case, why not just tie up Tuoba Zhen and send him to the Tian Ce Dynasty!” the civil official suggested. “This would be the best way to quell the conflict and avoid war.”

(End of this chapter)