Chapter 398: Unpopular
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Zhou Linghuaiâs gaze darkened. âYou should know that after my fatherâs death, it wasnât just the vassal lords who were restless. There were also those rebels and bandits hidden in various parts of the Great Zhou Dynasty. Ye Hanyuan knocked on the drum and cried out for my father. These stinky rats spread words like âa fatuous ruler is tyrannical and persecutes loyal peopleâ all over the country. They sowed discord among the people, causing anger to rise everywhere. These rebels used the peopleâs anger to cause chaos everywhere.â
The matter of the peopleâs anger had something to do with him, but he was not the one in charge.
The recent turmoil had nothing to do with him.
However, Li Qiguangâs rebellion was his doing.
Li Qiguang âoccupied land as a kingâ in Shandong. The clan had conflicts with the Imperial Court, and the situation in Shandong was long out of the Imperial Courtâs control. Li Qiguangâs intention to rebel was obvious, and the rebellion would erupt sooner or later.
He had only pushed the time forward.
Yu Youyao frowned. âThese people are causing chaos everywhere. In order to suppress the chaos, the government will definitely cause bloodshed or human lives. Wouldnât that confirm that the ruler is incompetent? This way, the anger of the people will become more and more intense, and the imperial courtâs suppression will become even more cruel. The anger of the people will evolve into officials forcing the people to rebel. Wouldnât it be logical for these people to gather the commoners and raise the rebel flag?â At this point, her heart skipped a beat. âMany of this is done by the vassal lords!â
The ones who wanted to rebel the most and had the most strength were the vassal lords. It was impossible for them to be indifferent.
Zhou Linghuai nodded. âThe anger of the people will not subside. If the rebellion is unfair, I have to go to Shandong. Once Li Qiguang grows up in Shandong and takes a good position in Shandong, he will wantonly absorb the rebel forces from all over the world and form a force that can compete with the Imperial Court.â
Yu Youyao understood.
As he was the heir of King You, Yin Huaixi, he was the only one who could go to Shandong.
If he did not go, the people would be indignant and the rebellion would not be appeased.
Yu Youyaoâs breathing tightened as she grabbed her cousinâs hand. âCousin, can you not go?!â
She did not think at all that her cousin should go to Shandong to calm the chaos, nor did she think that the peopleâs anger would definitely be calmed by her cousin. It did not just happen in a day. The peopleâs anger rose everywhere. Although there were people who were trying to stir up trouble, didnât it reflect that the Great Zhou Dynasty was rotten inside and out and was not popular with the people?
The situation in Shandong was dangerous. Even the brave and skilled old generals in the court did not dare to challenge it.
The Marquis of Ningyuan, who had received the emperorâs grace, had to resign even if it meant angering the emperor.
How could her cousin deal with such a complicated situation in Shandong?
Zhou Linghuai lowered his eyes. âIf I donât go, the world will definitely be in chaos. At that time, the peopleâŠâ
Yu Youyao did not even think about it. âBut I donât want anything to happen to Cousin. Although I donât want to see the world in chaos and the people suffering from the flames of war and being displaced, I also know that if Iâm successful, Iâll be able to rule the world. If Iâm poor, Iâll be able to protect myself. I canât do it all now. I just want Cousin to be well.â
She was willing to do good deeds, but kindness that exceeded her ability was not kindness, let alone virtue. It was stupidity.
She wasnât stupid.
Zhou Linghuai suddenly smiled and stopped teasing her. âSilly girl, if I didnât have the confidence to win, how could I have taken the initiative to fight?!â
Just now, he was just a little curious. What would the little girlâs attitude be towards him going to Shandong to calm the chaos?
He was surprised that the little girl did not let him go.
Yu Youyao did not believe it, and her expression did not look too good. âCousin, are you really confident in quelling the rebellion in Shandong, or are you deliberately lying to me to reassure me? I heard that in the past, the Great Zhou Dynasty has sent troops to suppress the forces of the Shandong Clan several times, but in the was inconvenient for him to move. What if he was injured again?
Also, her cousin was peerlessly smart, but he had never really led end, it was left unsettled. Itâs not that I donât trust you. I know that youâre very powerful, butâŠâ
Firstly, how could her cousinâs health take the long journey?
Secondly, she had heard that any large clan that could establish themselves in the Shandong area always had some strange and unpredictable methods. Her cousinâs leg had yet to recover and it was inconvenient for him to move. What if he was injured again?
Also, her cousin was peerlessly smart, but he had never really led troops into battle and was inexperiencedâŠ
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Her mind was in a mess. There were thousands of reasons why she didnât want her cousin to go to Shandong. Every one of them made her even more worried.
Zhou Linghuai shook his head. âIâve already asked for permission to calm the chaos in the royal court, and the emperor has also given an oral decree. In a few days, this news will spread throughout the world. Thereâs no reason for me to go back on my word.â
Yu Youyao pursed her lips and stopped talking.
Was she angry?!
Was she angry with him for not discussing such a big matter with her?
Zhou Linghuaiâs scalp went numb as he understood. âThe situation in Shandong isnât as complicated as you think. The reason why Li Qiguang could start a rebellion is because he joined forces with the local clans and borrowed their strength.â
Yu Youyaoâs eyes turned red as she complained loudly, âYou lied to Zhou Linghuai panicked and opened his mouth to explain.
She was already so worried, but her cousin still acted as if nothing me!â
The little girl pouted, her eyes so red that she was about to cry.
Zhou Linghuai panicked and opened his mouth to explain.
She was already so worried, but her cousin still acted as if nothing had happened. Yu Youyao was furious. She glared at her cousin and questioned loudly, âIf the situation in Shandong isnât complicated, why didnât any of the civil and military officials step forward to fight?â
Zhou Linghuai wanted to say that although the situation in Shandong was complicated, it was only relative to othersâŠ
However, Yu Youyao was in a fit of anger. âIf it werenât for the fact that the situation in Shandong is too tricky, why would the court let a guilty heir take over the military power and suppress the rebels? Youâre lying to a child!â
The âcountering of the rebellionâ was a rare opportunity to make a contribution. Those bandits were all a motley crew and could not compare to the regular army of the Imperial Court. As soon as the army came down hard, they would basically be defeated.
It was not dangerous, and it was easy to fight.
Therefore, âcountering the rebellionâ was also a springboard for the rise of noble descendants.
In the past, as long as they encountered such a good thing, all the generals in the court would fight to lead the troops. The court officials would also fight until their faces turned red.
However, the situation in Shandong was different. The peaceful rebellion had become complicated. Others couldnât wait to hide far away, but her cousin actually volunteered himself.
The more Yu Youyao thought about it, the angrier she became. She raised her voice again. âYou didnât even tell me about such a big matter. Why are you trying to be a hero? There are so many experienced old generals in the court. Even if no one asks to fight, the emperor will still assign them. When is it your turn to stand up for yourself?â
The little girlâs face was flushed red from being too agitated. Her eyes were bright and shockingly clear.
Zhou Linghuai suddenly remembered that every time his father was injured in the past, his mother would always hold back her tears and help treat his fatherâs injuries while scolding him angrily.
He was the most ruthless person who rushed on the battlefield more fiercely than anyone else. He was just short of carving the word âobedientâ on his forehead, let alone replying.
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