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Chapter 1603 "The Wind Rises in Longxi" - Liu Ying
Liangzhou.

"I have met His Majesty."

Xu Rong was shocked to see Jiang Chen.

"No need for formalities." Jiang Chen raised his hand in a gesture of support, then sat down in the main seat: "Tell me about the situation in Liangzhou."

After Jiang Chen killed Dong Zhuo in Liu Bian's name, he sent Lu Zhi with an infantry battalion and a Yue cavalry battalion to Chang'an, and sent Xu Rong with 50,000 Xiliang troops to the Xiliang border.

In the past few months, Xu Rong has used 50,000 Xiliang troops to suppress Xiliang.

In other words, when the warlords rebelled, the powerful clans of Xiliang did not follow Xu Rong's 50,000-strong Xiliang army.

"Yes." Xu Rong didn't know why Jiang Chen had come to Liangzhou, but he didn't think too much about it at the moment. Instead, he reported everything about Xiliang to Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen listened silently.

In the Western Liang region of the Eastern Han Dynasty, there were many powerful clans. They were mostly skilled in both literature and martial arts, held important positions in the court's political and military activities, and maintained and developed their family's power.

Among these powerful clans, the first was the Cao clan of Dunhuang, the second was the Zhang clan of Dunhuang, the third was the Duan clan of Wuwei, the fourth was the Li clan of Longxi, the fifth was the Liang clan of Anding, the sixth was the Fu clan of Beidi, and the seventh was the Huangfu clan of Anding.

The eighth family is the Dong family of Longxi.

The most prominent figure of the Longxi Dong clan was Dong Zhuo. As early as the end of Emperor Huan's reign, Dong Zhuo served as a military advisor under Zhang Huan. He rose through the ranks to become the governor of Bingzhou and the prefect of Hedong due to his military achievements. Later, he led his troops into the capital, where he installed Emperor Xian as emperor and appointed himself Grand Tutor, leading to warlord conflicts and the fall of the Eastern Han Dynasty.

Besides these powerful clans, the figures from the Liangzhou military group are the ones that Jiang Chen should pay the most attention to.

In the Han state of the Eastern Han Dynasty, the "Qiang Rebellion" and the "Party Prohibitions" were the most significant historical events. The Liangzhou military clique, relying on generations of economic and political capital and Confucian scholarship, held official positions for generations, leading troops and wielding power, making a remarkable impact. These events led to the continuous growth of the Liangzhou military clique's strength, prestige, and positions, ultimately culminating in the "Dong Zhuo Rebellion" which led to the demise of the Eastern Han Dynasty.

At the beginning of the Han Dynasty, the Qiang people who had migrated into the interior could no longer endure the exploitation and oppression by the government and local powerful families, and they rebelled repeatedly. In the middle and later period, they launched three major armed rebellions, and their military forces once reached Hedong, Henan and Yizhou. The Han Dynasty spent huge sums of money and lost hundreds of thousands of soldiers to suppress the Qiang people's rebellion.

The rebellion of the Shaodang Qiang in the early Han Dynasty was quelled by Dou Gu, nephew of Dou Rong and others. The rebellion of the Jincheng Qiang during the Jianchu era of Emperor Zhang of Han was defeated by Ma Fang, son of Ma Yuan and General of Chariots and Cavalry. During the reign of Emperor He of Han, the long-standing rebellions of the Mitang Qiang and Shaodang Qiang were quelled by Cao Feng, the Western Commandant of Jincheng under the Cao family of Dunhuang, and others through a policy of quiet resistance through land reclamation.

Behind these people are powerful clans from Liangzhou.

The suppression of the Qiang rebellion by the Han court in the mid-to-late period was largely attributed to the "Three Masters of Liangzhou," the leading military figures of Liangzhou: Huangfu Gui of Anding, Zhang Huan of Dunhuang, and Duan Jiong of Wuwei.

Dong Zhuo and Huangfu Song were two major figures in the Liangzhou military group who influenced the political situation of the Han state.

Dong Zhuo has been dealt with, but Huangfu Song has not.

The supporters behind the Liangzhou military group, the powerful clans of Liangzhou, have not been dealt with either.

Previously, when Jiang Chen sent Xu Rong to Xiliang, it was only for military deterrence.

This is far from enough to solve the problem of Xiliang.

At this moment, Jiang Chen was deep in thought as he listened to Xu Rong's introduction of Xiliang.

Although the Embroidered Uniform Guard had already reported the intelligence about Xiliang to him, the Embroidered Uniform Guard's intelligence and Xu Rong's account differed.

"three things."

After Xu Rong finished speaking, Jiang Chen said, "Next, I want you to do three things."

"Your Majesty, please give your orders," Xu Rong said.

“First…” Jiang Chen then recounted the three things he wanted Xu Rong to do.

"Your Majesty, this..." Xu Rong looked at Jiang Chen in disbelief.

"General Xu, you only need to do as I say. Two months from now, I will transfer 50,000 troops to you, and then I will wipe out Liangzhou." Jiang Chen's voice was firm and resolute.

"Yes." Xu Rong's expression hardened.

He knew that the current imperial court was not the same as it was a year ago, and that if Jiang Chen said he was sending troops, the troops he would mobilize would definitely be elite forces.

"Furthermore, you are not allowed to tell anyone about my visit to Liangzhou," Jiang Chen said.

"Yes." Xu Rong didn't understand, but still answered respectfully.

"Then I'll take my leave." With that, Jiang Chen left the tent before Xu Rong could speak.

Xu Rong hurriedly chased after him, but there was no sign of Jiang Chen anywhere.
"General?"

The guards beside Xu Rong looked at him with puzzlement.

"Where did the people from earlier go?" Xu Rong asked.

"Person? Who is it?" Xu Rong's personal guard asked, puzzled.

"Didn't you see the person who just went out?" Xu Rong asked.

Xu Rong's personal guards shook their heads.

They didn't see anyone.

Xu Rong was filled with doubt and uncertainty, but the imperial edict in his hand made him realize that what he had just seen was not a dream.

But why was His Majesty able to enter the military camp so silently, and why was he able to leave so silently?

As for counterfeits?

Xu Rong had never thought of it.

……

Meanwhile, Jiang Chen flew towards Wuwei.

Jiang Chen came this time to see Ma Yurou.

In "God of War Zhao Zilong", Ma Yurou is definitely one of the female leads.

Ma Teng's current base is in Wuwei, so Jiang Chen naturally came to Wuwei to see Ma Yurou.

However, before Jiang Chen even reached Wuwei, he saw a troop of cavalry galloping towards Wuwei.

"What a fine cavalry unit!"

Jiang Chen glanced at it, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

Soon, Jiang Chen's gaze fell on the leader of this elite cavalry.

Almost simultaneously, a system notification sounded.

"Sign in."

Jiang Chen silently recited in his heart.

[Congratulations, host! You have successfully checked in and received one Orange Spirit Fruit.]

"A Luo of Oranges?"

"This is the eleventh time I've received the Orange Fruit from checking in."

The Orange Spirit Fruit is a spiritual fruit used to cultivate spiritual power, and it is of a higher grade than the Crimson Spirit Fruit. Although the Orange Spirit Fruit and the Crimson Spirit Fruit differ by only one character, they are worlds apart. It can be said that this is the fourth thing to increase spiritual power, besides the Elementary Spirit Nourishing Pill, the Intermediate Spirit Nourishing Pill, and the Crimson Spirit Fruit.

"After refining the Crimson Thought Fruit, the Spirit attribute can be increased by 24 points, while after refining the first Orange Thought Fruit, the Spirit attribute will be increased by 240 points, and after refining the second Orange Thought Fruit, the Spirit attribute will be increased by 120 points."

"This is an extraordinary treasure!"

"Although only martial artists at the Spirit Abyss Realm can refine the Orange Thought Fruit, it is an extraordinary thing."

At that moment, Jiang Chen looked at the female lead who had signed in.

Ma Yurou is a character in the TV series "God of War Zhao Zilong".

In the drama, she is the daughter of Ma Teng, a powerful warlord who controlled Liangzhou during the late Eastern Han Dynasty, and also the younger sister of Ma Chao. She bears a striking resemblance to Xiahou Qingyi, and is known for her forthright personality and chivalrous spirit, often dressed in men's clothing. After her father and brother are killed by Cao Cao, she vows revenge. During an assassination attempt on Cao Cao, she fails but is rescued by Zhao Yun. The two go from being bickering rivals to sharing hardships and ultimately becoming a couple.

"Ma Yurou?"

"I didn't expect to run into her here?"

In the drama, Ma Yurou has practiced martial arts since childhood, possessing unparalleled spear skills among women. She prefers to wear men's clothing and is known for her dashing and righteous nature, embodying the chivalrous spirit of a江湖 (jianghu, a term referring to the martial arts world). She is beautiful and has a graceful figure, loved unconditionally by the entire Ma family. Due to her privileged background and the pampering of her father and brothers, she developed a willful, capricious, and reckless personality. Yet, she is also kind-hearted, helpful, and possesses a striking resemblance to Xiahou Qingyi. She is showered with love and affection, but after her father's death and her brother's defeat, she experiences the harsh realities of life. Therefore, she decides to assassinate Cao Cao, but fails. Ma Yurou is rescued by Zhao Zilong and subsequently remains by his side.

She knew Zhao Zilong was wholeheartedly devoted to helping his lord achieve great things and become a hero. Because of his justice, bravery, and kindness, she was willing to help and follow him. However, this didn't mean she could tolerate his inexplicable anger. The one truly holding him back was himself. She didn't need Zhao Zilong's repayment; she only wanted to one day enter his heart. When Zhao Zilong learned Ma Yurou's true identity, his first thought was actually of his lord's safety. After Cao Cao's defeat at the Battle of Red Cliffs, he had been trying to form an alliance with Xiliang, and the attitude of Xiliang's governor, Ma Teng, had been wavering. He subconsciously felt that Ma Yurou was a spy sent by her father. Seeing her devoted heart misunderstood, Ma Yurou was heartbroken and resolutely returned to Xiliang. Later, Zhao Zilong went to Xiliang to find Ma Yurou. He saw and remembered Yurou's sincerity. This time, he decided not to let go. In the end, the two gradually went from being enemies to sharing life and death, eventually allowing Zhao Zilong to forget the past, and the lovers finally became a couple.

"Compared to Xiahou Qingyi, Ma Yurou is more heroic and spirited."

"That's great."

Jiang Chen's eyes flickered.

Ma Yurou and Xiahou Qingyi look very alike, almost like twins. If only I could have that experience.

"However, now that we've found Ma Yurou, should we go to Wuwei again?"

Jiang Chen hesitated for a moment, but still flew towards Wuwei.

Of course, Jiang Chen went to Wuwei to test the situation of Ma Teng and the Ma family army.

Upon arriving in Wuwei City, Jiang Chen did not go directly to the Ma residence, but instead went to the Wuwei military camp.

In just half an hour, Jiang Chen had figured out everything about Wuwei.

However, by doing so, it got dark.

At that moment, Jiang Chen arrived at a tavern.

"Boss, give me a jar of wine and two catties of meat," Jiang Chen said as he entered the tavern.

"Okay." A middle-aged man's voice rang out.

Jiang Chen found a seat and sat down.

Soon, the food and drinks were served.

"Please enjoy your meal, sir," the middle-aged man said.

"Hmm." Jiang Chen nodded and handed over a silver ingot.

Jiang Chen poured himself a glass of wine and took a sip.

"As expected, it's just average."

Jiang Chen frowned, but didn't show any disgust.

This is because the food and wine of this flavor were considered to be of a medium to high standard in the Eastern Han Dynasty.

Fifteen minutes later, Jiang Chen finished his meal and was preparing to leave.

Just then, a woman walked into the tavern.

"Ok?"

Jiang Chen looked up.

next moment.

The system prompt sounds.

"Sign in."

Jiang Chen silently recited in his heart.

[Congratulations, host! You have successfully checked in and received one hundred griffins.]

"One hundred griffins?"

"This is the twentieth time I've checked in and received one hundred griffins."

According to the system introduction, this griffin is the griffin from "Battle Through the Heavens", a fourth-tier magical beast.

Griffins have sun-like plumage and coat colors. Their lion-like hindquarters are covered in yellowish-brown fur, while their eagle-like head and forelimbs are entirely covered in golden eagle feathers, though they may also be creamy white feathers with deep red spots. The feathers on their head and wings may be blue or green, the feathers on their chest are vermilion, and their eagle-like beak and feet may range from transparent yellow to brilliant gold, with black claws.

Because of their larger size, griffins cannot turn and circle as nimbly as birds, but they can still perform a considerable number of aerial maneuvers without a rider. They can fly in any weather and have an instinct for sensing weather changes. One reason griffins are difficult to tame is their strong confidence in their aerial abilities; they will not accept unreasonable commands from their riders.

At the same time, griffins possess superb hunting skills. With their speed, agility, and naturally sharp claws, griffins are truly astonishing when they swoop down from the sky to hunt.

"The fourth-tier magical beast, the Griffin, possesses the strength of a Battle Spirit."

"This means that the griffin has the strength of a Martial Emperor."

"This is an extraordinary treasure."

Although Jiang Chen already has a Martial God Realm puppet, the more Martial Emperor Realm griffins he has, the better.

"The sign-in reward this time is pretty good."

"There are now a total of 2,200 griffins, but it is impossible to control them without the strength of a Martial Emperor."

"However, building a griffin army is not easy; not everyone has the strength. I wonder if I can build a griffin army before going to the Fourth World."

At that moment, Jiang Chen looked at the female lead who had signed in.

Liu Ying is a character in the TV series "The Wind Rises in Longxi".

In the drama, she is Liu Min's daughter, nineteen years old and unmarried, working in a tavern with her father. Because of her youth and beauty, and the scarcity of beautiful women in the border region, she is highly sought after, often causing jealousy and rivalry among those around her. On the surface, she is a displaced musician rescued by Xun Xu during the war, later becoming a courtesan in the Ziyan Pavilion of Shu Han. Her presence in brothels is a means to gather intelligence and provide cover for her underground work.

"The Wind Rises in Longxi?"

"I didn't expect it to be this drama..."

"It seems that the timeline set in the Eastern Han Dynasty has also been changed."

"Liu Ying was a stunning beauty. Not only did she possess exceptional beauty, but she also earned a place in the Shu Kingdom with her unique talents. She formed a complex web of relationships with four men: Xun Xu, Feng Ying, Li Yan, and Chen Gong."

Liu Ying was born into an official family; her father, Liu Min, was an official in the Shu Han state. To carry out intelligence missions, she infiltrated a tavern as a commoner, using her youth and beauty to gather information, often causing trouble due to jealousy and rivalry among her suitors. Liu Ying was a member of the Ziyan Pavilion intelligence agency and had an ambiguous relationship with Xun Xu, exchanging affections through bamboo flutes.

When Liu Ying was sent as a Wei spy, Xun Xu was on his way back to Shu from Wei. Wei's decision to send such a beautiful woman like Liu Ying was undoubtedly part of a honey trap, exploiting men's lustful desires to get close to Xun Xu. Sure enough, Xun Xu was immediately captivated by Liu Ying's beauty. However, Liu Ying clearly lacked the professionalism Zhai Yue displayed towards Huang Yu when it came to Xun Xu.

Zhai Yue and Chen Gong didn't develop feelings for each other while on a mission. Liu Ying, however, fell in love with Xun Xu during a spy mission.

Judging from her later interactions with Xun Xu, she had fallen for him. As a beautiful spy on a mission, she didn't gain any benefits from Xun Xu; on the contrary, she repeatedly helped him, such as secretly transporting Feng Ying away and stealing Feng Ying's seal, enabling Xun Xu and Chen Gong to work together to steal the crossbow blueprints. As far as I can recall, she didn't use Xun Xu for any benefit, so she confidently told him that she had never used him.

Xun Xu both liked and doubted her, but ultimately let her go because of his feelings for her.

Given Xun Xu's personality, one would expect him not to let go of any suspicions he had about her easily, just as he relentlessly pursued his former superior, Feng Ying, relentlessly pursuing any suspicion until he was completely destroyed. Yet, he presented the token to the girl he secretly loved, allowing her to escape and survive—showing her special favor. This goes against the professional ethics of a spy.

Liu Ying likes Xun Xu, but she also flirts with Feng Ying from time to time. It's not that she likes him, but that she's just playing along.

Liu Ying's public identity is that of a girl working in an entertainment venue. Her flirtatious and frivolous behavior towards Feng Ying was probably intended to make her appear to him as a typical courtesan, flirting with many men and making Feng Ying think she was frivolous, thus preventing him from questioning her true identity.

When Liu Ying arrived at General Li Yan's place, she transformed into a refined lady with artistic taste. So beautiful and so pitiful, she stirred a deep sense of pity in Li Yan. Feng Ying's offering of Liu Ying to Li Yan was clearly not merely to have her use her art to win him over, but to ensure Li Yan possessed her.

When she accepted the mission to get close to Li Yan, Liu Ying demonstrated her professionalism as a spy: as a woman, she devoted herself to a man she did not love without any hesitation or difficulty in accepting it.

Many women can only have sex because of love...

Miss Liu didn't have this problem; she accepted Li Yan—that even without love, there could be...sex.

Previously, in order to help Xun Xu, Miss Liu set a trap for Feng Ying, making him take off his clothes and bathe with her in the hot spring. Was it just bathing together through their clothes? If there was a deeper physical intimacy, and Xun Xu, whom she liked, was waiting outside, then Miss Liu's mind was truly as strong as steel.

Liu Ying's beauty was a major asset; Xun Xu couldn't forget her at first sight. Feng Ying also didn't dislike her. Li Yan, of course, was also attracted to her beauty, regarding her as a confidante and writing love poems for her. From the young Xun Xu, to the middle-aged Feng Ying, to the elderly Li Yan, several men were all fond of Miss Liu.

Logically, from the moment one becomes a spy, one should understand that one's life is not solely one's own. Chen Gong, as a spy within a spy, and Liu Ying, as the Wei spy who contacted him, for some unknown reason, Chen Gong treated Liu Ying differently. At the end of the counter-espionage plan, Chen Gong also cared about Liu Ying's life and death, giving her a mission—to destroy Li Yan's late emperor's secret edict, and at the same time giving her a pass token, telling her that she must escape and survive.

Chen Gong fled all the way from Wei back to Shu. How many people died in Wei and Shu because of this? The soldiers and leaders who accompanied Xun Xu to Wei, several elders of the Five Immortals Sect, the henchmen of the Five Immortals Sect, Mi Chong, etc. When he came to Miss Liu, Chen Gong suddenly felt sorry for her.

Liu Ying's espionage career didn't seem as thrilling as Zhai Yue's. She used her beauty to navigate among all sorts of men, and they all treated her with special favor and affection. Of course, there was only one man she truly fell in love with—Xun Xu.

"I never expected that Liu Ying would be in Wuwei in the Eastern Han Dynasty."

"I wonder how it's set up in the Eastern Han Dynasty."

A series of thoughts flashed through his mind, and Jiang Chen looked up at Liu Ying.