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Abilities: Military Strategy (Ninth Rank), Command (Ninth Rank), Management (Sixth Rank)
Emotional level: 100 (Die-hard fan)
"Han Xin, this token is for you!"
Li Chang'an handed him a Luowang token, which felt as if Li Chang'an himself were present.
"Go to the Western Qin State and find Zhao Gao. Assist him in leading troops into battle. After you achieve military merit, he will hand over the entire army to you for command."
The people of the heavens are truly wondrous; I wonder what kind of chemical reaction would occur if Zhao Gao and Han Xin were put together.
Han Xin respectfully accepted the token. "Your Highness, I have already learned about the situation in the Western Qin Kingdom."
"In the process of rising, we will not only fight against the Northern Qi, but also have friction with the Southern Qing on the southern border."
Li Chang'an said decisively, "It's alright, there's no need to worry."
"As long as Western Qin becomes strong, you and Zhao Gao can handle the wars against Northern Qi and Southern Qing yourselves."
"If the differences are too great, then inform me for a decision!"
Han Xin bowed his head and accepted the order, "Your subordinate obeys!"
The Western Qin Kingdom is the guarantee of Li Chang'an's wealth, the center of Luo Wang's talent pool, and an important bargaining chip for future power struggles.
Because he has never held military power in Nanqing, even if he has the opportunity to command troops in the future, he dares not guarantee that the army will be loyal to him in a short period of time.
We are currently maintaining the large army of the Western Qin Kingdom, and when the opportunity arises, we can bring them under our command and immediately begin fighting.
I'll be breaking through to Grandmaster level soon. If I can seize the throne from Emperor Qing, I can directly bring Western Qin into my territory.
If war breaks out with Emperor Qing, Li Chang'an is not afraid to start anew in the Western Qin Kingdom.
Han Xin is currently at the ninth rank of cultivation level, so we can completely trust him to act alone.
After Han Xin left, Wang Qinian said, "Your Highness, tomorrow is the Empress Dowager's birthday, and the palace has sent an invitation for you to attend."
"The delegation also received an invitation, and they will be departing for home after attending the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet."
Li Chang'an said, "It's about time. After we finish the birthday banquet and check on the war situation in Western Qin, it'll be about time for us to return home."
The next day, at the Northern Qi imperial palace.
With the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet approaching, Zhan Doudou hurriedly arrived at the Imperial Study.
Holding the seating chart for today's banquet, she said, "Mother, this arrangement is not quite appropriate!"
Haitang followed behind Zhan Doudou, watching the impending argument between the mother and daughter.
Zhan Doudou said, "Li Chang'an became famous at the poetry gathering, writing more than three hundred famous poems in one night. He is now recognized as the Poet Saint of the world!"
“At your birthday banquet, you only reserved a place for him as a subject.”
Not only is it much lower in rank than Fan Xian's position as the chief envoy, but it doesn't even match the original status of a large family like Zhuang!
The Empress Dowager's dissatisfaction with Zhan Doudou was actually somewhat unexpected.
"My son, Master Zhuang has been unwell recently, so he will not be attending the birthday banquet."
Without his specifications for comparison, Li Chang'an couldn't say anything.
"Li Chang'an is too arrogant. I heard he made you lose face at the poetry gathering."
Furthermore, it remains to be verified whether Shen Zhong's secret guards took advantage of the chaos to loot on the night of his death!
"At my birthday banquet, I will naturally teach him a lesson!"
Hearing this familiar saying, Haitang Duoduo couldn't help but swallow hard. The mother and daughter really do look alike.
Zhan Doudou continued, "Mother, Li Chang'an is a ruthless and treacherous man. We'd better not offend him unnecessarily!"
The Empress Dowager frowned and said, "My son, why do you seem so afraid of Li Chang'an?"
"He's just a mere eighth-rank martial artist. With Wolf Peach and Begonia by his side, how could he possibly rebel against the heavens!"
Zhan Doudou continued, "Maybe Li Chang'an has been hiding his cultivation level and has secretly broken through to the ninth rank!"
Empress Dowager Wei grew somewhat impatient with Zhan Doudou's unfounded insistence.
"My son, there's no need to argue anymore. I've made up my mind. I'll embarrass Li Chang'an at the birthday banquet and help you save face!"
Zhan Doudou was speechless, and almost pleaded, "Mother, please reconsider!"
Haitang looked coldly at Zhan Doudou. Weren't these the lines she had used to persuade the little emperor that night?
What goes around comes around. This saintess can't persuade you, and you can't persuade your mother either.
As expected, Empress Dowager Wei said coldly, "My son, this is an imperial edict!"
Zhan Doudou sighed, then led Haitang out of the Imperial Study.
"Junior Aunt, Li Chang'an is the kind of person who never suffers a loss."
"Do you think he will retaliate if the Empress Dowager makes things difficult for him over such a small matter?"
Chewing on a grape she had just picked up, Haitang casually remarked, "Hard to say!"
An hour later, Li Chang'an arrived at the birthday banquet.
The ministers sat upright, all of them except for Empress Dowager Wei and the young emperor.
Above the steps, Empress Dowager Wei and the young emperor sat side by side on their thrones.
Fan Xian was sitting in a prominent spot next to him.
Li Chang'an was led by an attendant to sit on a small seat at the bottom of the steps.
Li Chang'an looked around and found that this seat was only on par with Wei Bi's.
He pointed at Wei Bi, "What level is he in? Does he sit in the same class as me?"
Wei Bi was so angry that smoke was practically billowing from his nose. "Li Chang'an, you are a prince of the Qing Kingdom, but this is the Qi Kingdom!"
"You're not the official envoy of the Qing Kingdom, so it's not unfair for you to sit there..."
Wei Bi couldn't continue speaking.
Because Li Chang'an has already stepped onto the Imperial Rank!
Then, he plopped down on the young emperor's throne!
"This seat is excellent! I will take this seat!"
Chapter 122 This King and His Majesty are one and the same! (13)
Seeing Li Chang'an sit on the throne, Wei Bi was furious!
"Li Chang'an, you've gone too far!"
"How dare you sit on His Majesty's throne! Get down at once!"
Led by the Marquis of Changning, the ministers of Northern Qi immediately began to shout and curse.
Li Chang'an pointed to Wei Bi's feet, "The magnificent imperial steps, do not ascend without an imperial decree!"
He was sitting on the emperor's throne, and no other minister dared to go up and pull him down.
The officials of Northern Qi were furious and began to hurl insults at each other!
"Li Chang'an, you are extremely rude!"
"Li Chang'an, don't even think about leaving the capital alive!"
"Lawless barbarians from the south!"
Fan Xian, sitting upright, felt his heart pounding. He was becoming more and more convinced that Li Chang'an was a time traveler!
Only lawless transmigrators would dare to do something so crazy!
Some members of the Nanqing delegation sitting below were so nervous they couldn't speak, while others secretly admired Li Chang'an.
Gao Da and Wang Qinian sat next to each other, and Gao Da was full of admiration for Prince Yong.
"Hey! His Highness Prince Yong has taken the throne! What a source of pride!"
Wang Qinian, who is usually quite unrestrained, is now getting a little nervous.
Your Highness's behavior during this trip to Northern Qi has become increasingly audacious!
"Your Majesty is here!"
As the eunuchs' shouts rose and fell, the young emperor Zhan Doudou, with a smile on his lips, slowly walked into the main hall.
Li Chang'an led her into a new world, making her feel incredibly relaxed and enlightened.
However, as soon as she approached the main hall, she heard a commotion inside.
When they arrived at the door, the little emperor was so frightened that he almost lost his mind!
Li Chang'an was actually sitting on his own throne!
Their relationship was something that could never be made public, how could he do such a thing!
"Li Chang'an, get down from my throne!"
Zhan Doudou's expression was frosty as she quickly stepped onto the imperial steps, winking at Li Chang'an incessantly.