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However, Li Chengtian's act of killing the emperor, empress, and crown prince in succession is extremely rare and unprecedented in history.

The Empress Dowager frowned deeply and said with great concern:

"If this person becomes emperor, he will be a formidable enemy to our Qi state!"

She knew all too well that the new emperor's ruthless nature would pose a tremendous threat to the State of Qi.

Shen Zhong bowed slightly and echoed in a heavy tone:

"The Queen Mother is absolutely right."

His eyes revealed deep worry, as if he had already foreseen the threat that this new emperor would pose to the Qi Kingdom.

He sighed inwardly, thinking that the State of Qi must be prepared to deal with the situation, otherwise the consequences would be unimaginable.

"What are your thoughts on this matter? Have you thought about how to deal with it in the future?"

The Empress Dowager sat on the phoenix throne, her hands gripping the armrests, leaning slightly forward, looking at Shen Zhong kneeling before the prince with piercing eyes and a questioning gaze.

Shen Zhong raised his head, met the Empress Dowager's gaze, and after a moment of contemplation, said:

"Your Majesty, in my humble opinion, Li Chengtian has just ascended the throne and will surely first win over the officials and resolve many domestic issues. Therefore, we do not need to worry about him posing a threat to our Northern Qi in the short term (Li is good).

However, this man is ruthless and ambitious. I estimate that once he stabilizes the court, he will definitely launch a war against our Northern Qi.

The Empress Dowager nodded, a hint of worry flashing in her eyes:

"Indeed, Li Chengtian is even more ruthless and domineering than Emperor Qing, which can be seen from his actions."

Now that he has ascended the throne, he will surely try every means to expand his sphere of influence.

However, it will not be easy for him to launch a national war.

Although Northern Qi is not as powerful as Southern Qing, it is by no means a weak and easily bullied nation.

Shen Zhong echoed:

"Your Majesty is absolutely right. Although our Northern Qi is not as powerful as Southern Qing, we have an elite army and our soldiers are very brave."

In addition, we have General Uesugi Tora, who can lead the army to resist the attack of Nanqing.

The Empress Dowager smiled slightly and looked at Shen Zhong with approval:

“Very good. I am pleased that you can view this matter so clearly.”

However, we cannot rely solely on force to resist the enemy; we also need to develop a more comprehensive strategic plan.

For example, we can strengthen diplomatic relations with Dongyi City and Ximang to win more allies;

At the same time, we must strengthen domestic economic development and enhance the country's overall strength.

Only in this way can we truly be prepared for any eventuality.

Shen nodded and said yes:

"Your Majesty the Empress Dowager has great foresight, and I admire you greatly."

"Your Majesty, I will certainly follow Your Majesty's instructions and strive to strengthen the power of Northern Qi, preparing for any possible future wars."

The Empress Dowager nodded in satisfaction:

"Well, I hope you won't let me down."

Remember, no matter what difficulties you encounter, stay calm and don't panic.

"As long as we are united, we will surely be able to defeat any enemy." After saying this, the Empress Dowager waved her hand, signaling Shen Zhong to step down.

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Chapter 64 Li Chengtian Refines the Divine King Body, His Strength Increases Terrifyingly

Just as Shen Zhong was about to leave the palace, the Empress Dowager seemed to have thought of something and said thoughtfully.

"Commander Shen, I remember hearing His Majesty say a few days ago that the Southern Qing are sending an envoy to the Northern Qi. When you receive them, don't neglect them."

After all, our Northern Qi has just suffered a defeat and needs some time to prepare.

Shen Zhong listened to the Empress Dowager's words and bowed again, saying:

"Yes, Your Majesty." After saying that, Shen Zhong left the Empress Dowager's palace.

At the same time that the Empress Dowager of Northern Qi received the news, Zhan Doudou of Qi also learned about it.

Inside the magnificent and solemn imperial study, Zhan Doudou sat upright at her desk, holding a thick book in both hands, completely absorbed in reading it.

The book that fascinated him so much was "Dream of the Red Chamber," written by Fan Xian under a pseudonym.

In the Northern Qi imperial palace, many people knew that their emperor admired Fan Xian to the extreme and often couldn't help but complain that Fan Xian's writing speed was too slow.

At this moment, Zhan Doudou was immersed in the world of the book, sometimes frowning and sometimes smiling, completely absorbed in it.

Suddenly, the door to the imperial study was gently pushed open, and a woman dressed in simple village girl clothes walked in.

Although her clothes seemed ordinary, this woman actually had an extremely special identity—the Holy Maiden of Northern Qi, the closed-door disciple of Grandmaster Ku He, Haitang Duoduo.

Moreover, she is a ninth-rank master with unfathomable strength.

Junior Uncle, you've arrived! Please have a seat.

When Zhan Doudou looked up and saw Haitang Duoduo, she smiled and nodded.

Because Haitang Duoduo was from the Empress Dowager's lineage, Zhan Doudou had a close relationship with her since childhood, like family.

"Has news come from Qing?"

A look of curiosity appeared on Zhan Doudou's face. She put down "Dream of the Red Chamber" in her hand and looked at Haitang Duoduo to ask.

Haitang Duoduo nodded and said softly:

"A major upheaval occurred in Nanqing a few days ago: Emperor Qing passed away, and the Crown Prince, Empress, and Empress Dowager all died."

Now, the second prince, Li Chengtian, has ascended the throne and become the new emperor.

Afterwards, Haitang Duoduo recounted in detail to Zhan Doudou how Li Chengtian staged the coup.

After hearing Haitang Duoduo's story, Zhan Doudou from Northern Qi was stunned, as if struck by lightning, and cold sweat rolled down her forehead like broken pearls.

"If I hadn't heard it with my own ears, I truly couldn't have imagined that such a ruthless person existed in the world!"

She exclaimed in amazement, her voice filled with disbelief.

"Yes, and most importantly, this person's strength is also terrifying. It is said that grandmasters are like ants in his hands."

Haitang Duoduo's words were like a thunderclap, causing Zhan Doudou to exclaim in surprise:

"How is that possible? Grandmasters are already the strongest beings in the world, how could they be like ants in his hands?"

After hearing Zhan Doudou's words, Haitang Duoduo nodded slightly in agreement, and said with a serious expression:

"That's true. Although it's impossible to confirm whether these rumors are true at the moment, since they've already spread, they must be based on some truth."

This at least suggests that Li Chengtian is very likely a Grandmaster-level expert.

Zhan Doudou nodded slightly, a hint of worry flashing in her eyes. Then, as if remembering something, her tone became anxious and uneasy:

"If that's the case, then wouldn't Nanqing have two Grandmasters?"

This will make the situation extremely unfavorable for our Northern Qi!

Our two countries have just gone through a fierce battle and both need time to recover and recuperate their soldiers.

However, judging from the situation you just described, the new emperor Li Chengtian clearly has great ambitions.

I fear that it won't be long before he launches another attack on our Northern Qi.

By the way, shouldn't the delegation sent by Nanqing be arriving in our Northern Qi soon?

Haitang Duoduo replied:

“That’s right. According to the estimated itinerary, they will reach our Northern Qi border in a few days.”

Moreover, the representative on this mission is none other than Fan Xian, the author of your favorite novel, *Dream of the Red Chamber*.

Upon hearing this, Zhan Doudou frowned slightly and fell into deep thought.

She knew that Fan Xian was no ordinary person; his talent and wisdom were not to be underestimated.

After a while, Zhan Doudou raised her head and said to Haitang Duoduo with a firm look in her eyes:

"Junior Uncle, I need you to find an opportunity to thoroughly investigate the delegation from Nanqing this time."

We must understand their purpose and intentions; we cannot let them succeed so easily.

After listening, Haitang Duoduo nodded to indicate that she understood.

She knew the importance of this mission and also knew the trust Zhan Doudou placed in her.

So she turned and left the imperial study to begin preparing for her next move.

In the distant city of Dongyi, Si Gu Jian stood alone atop the city wall, overlooking the bustling metropolis.

He held an incredibly sharp longsword in his hand, exuding an unparalleled aura.

As the Grandmaster of Dongyi City, Si Gu Jian's fame had long been known throughout the world.

With his own strength and sword, he guarded Dongyi City for decades, preventing the million-strong army of Nanqing from easily invading.