After Transmigration: Building a Kingdom in Turbulent Times

When Beigong Chun was at the camp, he confirmed through the Thousand-mile Eye that the person coming was Tuoba Yilu. He also brought many familiar generals.

For no reason, bringing so many capable fighters to the border, to say he had no ulterior motives, even if you killed Beigong Chun, he wouldn’t believe it.

However, he also knew that the domestic situation was currently complex. Although he was loyal to the Jin Dynasty, the Great General treated him well too, so he couldn’t decide which side to stand on.

But the Emperor didn’t make him choose, nor did Zhao Hanzhang force him to.

So he simply covered his ears, blinded his eyes, and pretended to know nothing, only focusing on guarding the border.

Huang An and Linghu Sheng both said that at the moment, inaction was better than action, focusing on stability. So when Tuoba Yilu appeared on the other side, he did not mobilize troops to seize the opportunity to capture the king first but handed over the command of the troops to Linghu Sheng and then led Huang An to meet Tuoba Yilu.

Beigong Chun slowly reined in his horse, stopped a hundred steps away, and shouted, "King of Dai, why have you come here?"

Tuoba Yilu tightened his grip on the reins and said, "This is Dai Country. It’s only right for me to come here to inspect. But why has General Beigong crossed the border?"

Beigong Chun snorted coldly, "What border? Dai Country is also Great Jin’s territory. King of Dai, don’t forget who conferred your title. You are the King of Dai for the Jin Dynasty, and you also have the responsibility to guard the land."

Tuoba Yilu clenched his teeth, "Then why is General Beigong mobilizing troops toward my Dai Country’s borders? If we are a family, does the court not trust me as a Vassal King and intend to repossess the fief?"

"The King of Dai overthinks. I am merely conducting the usual military exercises," Beigong Chun said. "Taking advantage of the agricultural off-season, training the troops before the autumn harvest, to prevent the weapons in the soldiers’ hands from rusting."

"General Beigong is loyal, but to whom?" Tuoba Yilu sarcastically remarked, "Is it to the Great Jin State or to General Zhao?"

It was better before he brought this up, but upon mentioning it, Beigong Chun got annoyed and said irritably, "It’s none of your business who I am loyal to. I just guard the land. As long as I am here, no one can take a step south through Bingzhou!"

This is the strategic importance of Bingzhou. As long as Bingzhou is held, northern attacks are mostly blocked out.

Beigong Chun and Tuoba Yilu parted unhappily. He watched them leave, then turned and said to Huang An, "Deploy all our scouts to closely monitor the Xianbei Tribe, and send someone to contact people in Xinping City. As long as Tuoba Yilu dares to move south, immediately instigate Tuoba Liuxiu to attack Ping City. After all, he is the eldest son, and the position of the Princely Heir of Dai Country rightfully belongs to him."

Huang An agreed.

Tuoba Yilu returned to the camp, pouring all his anger onto Tuoba Liuxiu, "Rebellious son! Rebellious son!"

"He actually dared to disobey orders. Someone, quickly summon him to see me immediately!"

The messenger was about to leave when a general stopped him, "Great King, are we still going to attack Bingzhou?"

Tuoba Yilu struggled internally for a moment and then gritted his teeth, "Withdraw the troops!"

Since the attack cannot proceed, it’s better to find another way to consolidate the power and status of Dai Country.

He lowered his eyes. The matter of establishing a Princely Heir for Dai Country could no longer be delayed. Once Zhao Hanzhang secured her footing, even with her promise, it might not be easy to establish it.

Didn’t they say there was no evidence of Tuoba Liuxiu’s unfilial behavior?

He would provide it for them.

Tuoba Yilu had just withdrawn troops when Zhao Hanzhang received the telegram that night.

She said nothing, simply handed the telegram to Zhao Yunxin to file.

"What about Liu Kun? What was his reaction?"

Yuan Li said, "Liu Kun stopped the banquets and hasn’t left the house for three days, but he wrote letters to Governor Zu and Yu State Governor Zhao."

Liu Kun also had a radio station, but he didn’t use it. Although he still didn’t understand how the radio transmitted information, it didn’t stop him from questioning its security.

He thought that confidential matters shouldn’t be communicated through radio. Not only would those sending and receiving the message know, but he suspected that those not directly involved could also hear it.

So he still chose to write letters.

Yuan Li said, "Subordinate had people quietly switch the letters at the post station. A copy was made and sealed again as it was. The copied documents will be sent tomorrow."

Zhao Hanzhang: ... This was something she hadn’t expected.

Zhao Hanzhang rubbed her temples, neither saying what he did was wrong nor right.

Yuan Li cautiously glanced at her expression, knowing he hadn’t made any mistake this time, felt slightly relieved, and continued reporting, "Today Your Majesty went to the Observatory to ask Guo Pu to select an auspicious day. Guo Pu said that instead of selecting a day, it would be better to strike while the iron is hot. Tomorrow is a good day."