I Can Control My Ancestors

At the same time, another army also conquered Kui Province, completely opening the gateway to the Shu Region.

The two Song Army forces then advanced by both land and water, pressing towards Chengdu.

The Shu Army retreated step by step, almost without any resistance.

In the second year of Qian De, November.

Meng Chang, the last ruler of Shu, surrendered, and the Shu Kingdom was defeated.

Zhao Kuangyin was unfazed by this, as if he had anticipated it all along, just as he had said before: within three years, the Shu would surely be pacified.

But as the news spread.

——The entire Kyushu was shaken!

In less than two years, a nation was conquered!

And it was the most treacherous terrain of the Shu Kingdom.

Any one of these would be enough to shock the lords of the world!

An intangible wind swept across Kyushu, adding a heaviness to the land from this day!

Almost all the lords thought of one question.

How strong exactly is the power of Song?

Now that he has annexed the Shu Region, what next?

In fact, over the years, the news of Song’s reforms were also not a secret, such a big affair concerning the system of a nation could not possibly be hidden from all.

But the problem is——

Just as when Shang Yang entered Qin to implement reforms, the states knew, but most did not care.

Especially now, the eyes of the lords are all firmly locked on the Gu Clan of Julu.

And seeing that the Song did not send envoys to pay a visit,

the lords instead developed an attitude of disdain towards the Song.

To put it bluntly, just two words:

Contempt!

It was the timing, the geographical advantages, and the harmony of people that drove all this, and now they are about to face the cause and effect of it.

.....

Chengdu.

"Hahahaha——"

Zhao Guangyi stood before the generals, unable to suppress a hearty laugh, high-spirited: "Brother, now that the Shu Region has fallen, the Southern Han and Southern Tang are as good as ours!"

"The day of unifying the world is near!"

His laughter was uninhibited, and the generals in the tent were all full of exuberance, their faces glowing with excitement.

Including the soldiers behind him, they were the same.

No one could be unhappy.

This chaotic era greatly heightened the generals’ thirst for military achievements.

Such a victory in conquering and expanding territory, which soldier would not be invigorated by it?

And amidst the clamor, Zhao Kuangyin sat quietly on the dragon throne where Meng Chang once sat, holding the other’s treasured jade bi, his eyes showing only indifferent disdain.

He casually placed it aside, as if it was nothing more than a mere rock, then raised his eyes to the generals, speaking steadily and serene: "Order the army to strictly adhere to the laws, do not disturb the people of the Shu Region."

His tone was calm, yet carried an undeniable authority.

Saying this, he slowly stood up, looked solemnly at the generals and soldiers, and said in a deep voice: "Make preparations—soon, We will personally go to Julu."

Upon these words, all the generals and soldiers present were stunned.

Including Zhao Guangyi, who was the same.

In their opinion, now should be a time to attack again, to strike swiftly while the enemy is unprepared, how could they expect Zhao Kuangyin to make such a decision.

"Brother Emperor——" Zhao Guangyi instinctively wanted to dissuade him.

The words hadn’t left his mouth before Zhao Kuangyin stopped him with a solemn gaze.

How could Zhao Kuangyin not understand the excitement of the soldiers after their victorious return?

But precisely because of this, he must personally go to Julu.

The strategies and achievements he exhibited were already enough.

The Gu Clan should have long seen his strength.

But this was not the only reason.

The deeper key is that he cannot allow the military morale to become restless and arrogant, and he must also stabilize the hearts of the newly attached people of the Shu Region.

This is Zhao Kuangyin’s art of emperorship.

——Conquering a nation or securing a land is just a move in his larger game.

His gaze is always fixed on the whole world of Kyushu.

He not only wants to conquer the world, but also to govern it.

The court officials need governance.

These generals following him also need governance.

Of course, he wouldn’t let these people see the intentions, going to Julu is now the most suitable reason.

The whole world knows.

If you want to stabilize Kyushu, how can you do without the Gu Clan?

This reason is enough to make everyone wholeheartedly convinced....

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