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Li Chengqian said calmly, "Since you've read the letter, that's fine. Some things are not suitable for public disclosure. You can leave now."
Fan Xian left the East Palace somewhat bewildered and walked down the street, looking dazed.
He found that the more he knew, the more powerless he felt.
But looking at the horse-drawn carriages moving along the street, the glass windows of the wealthy people's houses, and the refined salt, sugar, and slippery soap...
Every trace of it reveals the woman's presence.
A sense of relief gradually rose in his heart.
At least, his mother, Ye Qingmei, whom he had never met, was always by his side.
In the Eastern Palace,
Li Chengqian disassembled the Barrett rifle, put it back in the box, changed the combination, and locked it.
From this day forward, only he will be able to open this box.
Recalling Ye Qingmei's letter from earlier, he was also deeply moved.
Ye Qingmei single-handedly helped Emperor Qing ascend the throne, built Qingyutang, and established the Censorate.
This gave the country a strong foundation.
In the end, he still met a tragic end.
Even the baby who replaced Fan Xian was hacked to pieces, so you can imagine what Ye Qingmei's fate would be.
It's both tragic and lamentable!
Li Chengqian slowly rose, stood with his hands behind his back, and looked up at the sky.
From this point on, Ye Qingmei will be a thing of the past.
And under his leadership, the Qing Kingdom will become an unprecedentedly powerful nation!
He silently calculated,
These days, the battle for Nanjing is about to begin.
Although the Qing army suffered a minor setback at Mount Li, the fate of the Northern Qi general Shang Shanhu remains unknown.
There is no better opportunity to take down Nanjing.
Qin Ye would certainly not miss such a golden opportunity.
Just as Li Chengqian had predicted,
After the Battle of Lishan, the Qing army rested for a few days.
Qin Ye then mustered his troops and prepared to march towards Nanjing.
Meanwhile, an ordinary-looking bald man quietly entered Nanjing.
The bald man was dressed in simple white clothes, barefoot, with a thin face, deep-set eyes, and incredibly clear gaze.
His arrival was like a pillar of stability in the entire city of Nanjing.
The unease among both the officials and the Northern Qi army vanished instantly.
It can only be said that the title of guardian deity of Northern Qi was by no means undeserved.
He was none other than Ku He, one of the four great masters of the world!
Outside the Northern Qi camp, Ku He walked slowly.
Ahead, several generals of the Northern Qi Dynasty paid their respects with great ceremony, their expressions extremely respectful.
"Greetings, Imperial Preceptor!"
Ku He is different from Ye Liuyun of Nanqing.
From the very beginning, he used his influence and abilities to penetrate every nook and cranny of Northern Qi.
In Northern Qi, he was a true god.
This was the view held by everyone, including the emperor of Northern Qi.
Moreover, Kuhe did not covet power and spent his days in ascetic practice in the mountains.
Such a saint,
Who in Northern Qi did not admire or respect them?
Faced with the grand gesture of respect from the crowd,
Ku He's expression was calm, his eyes utterly expressionless.
He said in a gentle tone, "You're too kind. Please take me to see Uesugi Tora."
One of the lieutenants immediately stood up and said, "Please come with me."
Ku He then entered the camp.
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The generals and commanders all consciously stood guard outside the tents, taking on the duty of protection.
Although Ku He has arrived, there is absolutely no need for their protection.
Only in this way can they express their respect.
At the same time, they also firmly believe that
Now that the Grand Preceptor has arrived, their General will definitely be safe!
Inside the tent, a strong medicinal smell lingered for a long time.
The lieutenant looked at Uesugi Tora, who was lying unconscious on the hospital bed, his eyes reddening.
"We've found the best doctors, but the general's injuries are worsening every day, and his breathing is getting weaker and weaker!"
A long sword pierced straight through his chest, though it didn't hit a vital spot.
However, if Uesugi Tora hadn't possessed a ninth-rank cultivation level and a robust physique,
At this point, they probably wouldn't be able to hold on any longer.
Kuhe glanced at Uesugi Tora, then pressed her fingers against his wrist.
In the blink of an eye, his injuries became clear to me.
He wasn't bragging, but if we're talking about medical skills in this world, he could be considered number one.
Especially when combined with the Heavenly Dao Heart Method, it can even regenerate one's meridians.
Although Uesugi Tora's injuries were serious, they were still within his expectations.
"It's alright, he'll wake up soon."
Kuhe's voice was bland and unremarkable, 7
However, to the lieutenant, it sounded like celestial music.
His face flushed with excitement, and he remained silent.
He immediately knelt down and kowtowed deeply.
He then turned and left the tent, leaving the space to Uesugi Tiger and Kuhe.
Kuhe immediately circulated the Heavenly Dao True Qi within his body to begin treating Shangshan Hu.
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Uesugi Tora's pale face regained some color, indicating that he had recovered considerably.
In a daze, he opened his eyes, and...
The moment I saw the bitter lotus, I was startled.
"Grand Preceptor, what brings you here? Has Nanjing City fallen?"
He still remembers what happened before he fell into a coma.
His fall certainly dealt a huge blow to the Northern Qi army.
If the Qing army takes advantage of the situation to attack Nanjing,
While not a sure thing, the chances of success have greatly increased.
Moreover, even the Imperial Preceptor Ku He has been mobilized, which clearly indicates that something major has happened.
This is a matter of great importance concerning the safety of the entire Northern Qi Dynasty.
Therefore, it is highly likely that Nanjing City has already fallen!
Thinking of this, a deep sense of regret welled up in his heart.
He was a sinner of the Northern Qi!
There was a hint of weariness in Ku He's eyes, clearly indicating that treating Shang Shanhu was not an easy task for him either.
Upon hearing what Uesugi Tora said, he gently shook his head.
“Nanjing City still exists, but the Qing army has already set out. There will be a major battle within three days, and we will need you to command the operation.”
Although Uesugi Torata's injuries, after being treated by him, prevented him from personally going into battle,
But as a commander-in-chief, force should not be something he relies on.
A commander who can lead an army of hundreds of thousands is far more important than a ninth-rank master.
Uesugi Torata naturally understood this.
On that day, he wanted to avenge his men.
On the one hand, they didn't take Bai Qi too seriously, only thinking about killing Bai Qi as soon as possible, ending that part of the battlefield, and expanding their gains.
Unexpectedly, he almost died.
This is also what he regrets the most.
Uesugi Tora replied in a deep voice, "Rest assured, Your Excellency, as long as I live, I will ensure that Nanjing City does not fall!"
As he spoke, he asked with some doubt:
"But the Imperial Preceptor himself came; could it be that something has changed?"