Learn a small skill every day and embark on a crazy life

Chapter 51 Conspiracy
After a long time, Qin Wujie turned around suddenly, with a determined look in his eyes.

"Someone is coming..."

Following the order, a soldier in red armor appeared silently in the study, knelt on one knee, and said respectfully: "What do you want, my Lord?"

"Pass the order and gather all your trusted generals. I have something important to discuss with you."

Qin Wujie said in a deep voice, his tone revealing a hint of unquestionable majesty.

"I obey my orders!"

The red-armored soldier took the order and left, soon disappearing into the night.

At this moment, the lights in Marquis Dingbei's Mansion were brightly on. The originally quiet night began to become undercurrents because of Qin Wujie's order.

Not long after, in a secret room, Qin Wujie and several trusted generals sat around a round table, and everyone had a solemn look on their face.

"Everyone, I have made up my mind. I will rebel..."

Qin Wujie glanced at everyone, and then said firmly: "Rebellion!"

"Rebellion...rebellion?"

A general cried out in shock, and the cup in his hand nearly fell to the ground, "My Lord, this... this is a heinous crime punishable by the execution of nine generations of the clan!"

"The late emperor was wary of us when he was alive, and the empress is also suspicious of her meritorious officials when she ascended to the throne. If we don't rebel, we will be defeated one by one sooner or later, and end up with our heads and bodies separated."

Qin Wujie slammed the table and said angrily: "Instead of sitting and waiting to die, it is better to fight back. Maybe there is still a glimmer of hope!"

"But... My Lord, can the troops we have really compete with the elite troops in the imperial capital?" another general asked worriedly.

"Don't worry. I have already contacted several other forces that are dissatisfied with the Empress. They have expressed their willingness to join forces with us to start an uprising."

Qin Wujie's eyes flashed with a gleam of light, and he said confidently: "As long as we act quickly and catch the empress off guard, we may have a chance of winning."

"We are willing to follow you, Lord, and go through fire and water without hesitation."

Upon seeing this, all the generals stood up and expressed their opinions. They responded in unison, with a deafening sound that echoed through the night sky.

"Okay, in that case, let's discuss a specific action plan..."

In fact, Qin Wujie didn't want to see this result, but he had no choice but to reach this point today.

Think about Qin Wujie. Although he was born in a family of military generals, he was just an ordinary soldier at that time.

Because of an unexpected encounter, Qin Wujie remained fearless in the face of danger and demonstrated strong leadership ability, commanding his companions to successfully ambush the enemy, thus saving a battle that was about to fail.

This feat made him famous, and he was subsequently promoted to general, leading a loyal team to station at the border, guarding the gates of the dynasty day and night.

Faced with the ever-changing battlefield situation, Qin Wujie did not stop at simple armed confrontation.

He is well aware that long-term border stability requires comprehensive strategic support.

To this end, he proposed the "Border Security Policy", advocating that while strengthening the border, active communication with neighboring local tribes should be carried out to ease relations between the two sides and reduce unnecessary conflicts through mutual trade and cultural exchanges.

This strategy was later recognized and supported by senior generals, effectively reducing the frequency of border troubles and promoting economic development in the northern Xinjiang region.

Qin Wujie's loyalty to the empire is unmatched. He has repeatedly rejected the temptation of high positions and generous salaries offered by the enemy and vowed to defend the country to the death.

Even in danger, Qin Wujie never wavered. In a crucial battle of life and death, he personally led elite troops to raid the enemy camp, fighting against the enemy with a small force, and finally reversed the situation and saved the last ray of hope for the northern border.

After this battle, Qin Wujie was named "Marquis Dingbei" and his reputation spread throughout the Dachuan Dynasty. He became a heroic idol in the hearts of countless young soldiers.

In addition to border defense, Qin Wujie also pays great attention to the development and people's livelihood construction in the northern border region.

He organized manpower to reclaim wasteland, divert water for irrigation, and grow food crops, which greatly alleviated the living difficulties of local civilians.

At the same time, Qin Wujie also set up a school and invited scholars to impart knowledge and improve the cultural literacy of the common people in the northern border.

Under his leadership, the once desolate border area gradually regained vitality.

It wasn't until he got married and had children that his life slowly changed.

Qin Wujie never thought of raising an army on his own. Many civilians in the Northern Frontier volunteered to join the army. Over the years, more than a hundred thousand soldiers died in battle. He just wanted to defend the Northern Frontier and protect his family.

As people's livelihood improved, the population of the northern border increased, but the size of the army made the former emperor wary.

When Qin Wujie realized that even if he had no intention of rebelling, it would be a sin to have such power in his hands, he fell into deep doubt. Was everything he did wrong?

Taking a deep breath, Qin Wujie pulled his thoughts back to reality, looked around at the generals in the tent, and said in a deep voice: "Everyone, since we have decided to start a rebellion, let's do it in the name of clearing the emperor's side, punish the treacherous officials, and return power to the people."

"My lord, I think we should take the initiative and take advantage of the fact that the imperial capital's garrison is unprepared. We should lead our army straight to Huanglong and capture the leader first." A burly general stepped forward and spoke in a voice like a bell.

"No!"

Another general immediately retorted: "This is a reckless act. The imperial capital is heavily guarded. If we attack rashly, we will only get into a bitter battle and lose more than we gain. In my opinion, it is better to capture the surrounding cities first, accumulate strength, and then attack the imperial capital."

"fart……"

The general's eyes widened with anger. "You are clearly trying to boost others' morale and destroy your own prestige. The men of my Northern Frontier are all warriors who can fight ten enemies at once. Are you afraid of those weaklings in the imperial capital?"

"you……"

Seeing that the two were about to quarrel again, Qin Wujie slammed the table and shouted angrily: "Shut up, you two, it's disgraceful to quarrel like this!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the generals in the tent suddenly quieted down, lowered their heads and stopped talking.

Qin Wujie glanced at everyone and said in a deep voice: "The empress has only been on the throne for a short time, and her foundation is not stable. This is the best time for us to start a rebellion. But we cannot be careless. After all, the imperial capital has strong troops and horses, and there are support. If we get into a protracted war, it will be extremely disadvantageous to us."

"My Lord, what you said is absolutely true."

At this time, an old man who looked like a strategist walked in. This man was Zhang Feng.

He was originally a down-and-out scholar in the northern border. Despite his vast knowledge, he was not appreciated for his talent until he was appreciated by Qin Wujie, who recruited him under his wing and made him his trusted adviser.

The atmosphere in the tent gradually became solemn with the arrival of Zhang Feng.

Zhang Feng stroked his graying beard, smiled slightly, and said, "My Lord, generals, I have an idea. If the plan succeeds, we can capture the imperial capital without bloodshed."

"Oh, sir, please tell me quickly!" Qin Wujie's eyes lit up and he asked anxiously.

The other generals also pricked up their ears, wanting to hear what clever ideas Zhang Feng, who was usually resourceful, had.

(End of this chapter)