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However, if too many casualties occur during this process, ultimately leading to instability and allowing Xia and Liao to seize the opportunity to invade, then that would be undesirable.

Wang Kuan's meaning was clear: if he wanted to become emperor, unless he had the strong skills to steadily control the country and prevent neighboring countries from taking advantage of the situation, it wouldn't be a big deal.

However, if the process is turbulent and filled with constant killing, then it is not suitable.

Tang Yu burst into laughter and fell into Wang Kuan's arms because of his words.

"The emperor of the Great Song Dynasty is no longer allowed to personally lead troops into battle because of what happened to his ancestors."

The emperor, sitting high in his palace, could not actually change the world or the course of war.

I do have an idea to solve the external threat, but the prerequisite is that the mystery surrounding Yuan Boqi is solved.

The war was lost so badly that some people suspected Yuan Boqi of betraying the Song Dynasty. Why not be bolder and think that there might be other traitors behind Yuan Boqi?

The emperors of the Song Dynasty did not actually have that much power, because from the founding of the dynasty they ruled the country together with the scholar-officials, so the emperors basically did not have much control over military power.

If we really want to change this era, being an emperor is useless; having military power is what matters.

Tang Yu originally didn't intend to get involved so much, but she has recently changed her mind.

Because if you calculate carefully, this world has existed for over a hundred years.

The Song Dynasty was divided into the Southern Song and the Northern Song, which means that the Northern Song Dynasty must have lasted for a little over a hundred years. Wouldn't that mean that one would have to witness the fall of the country in their lifetime?

Since that's the case, let's prepare in advance.

Anyway, practice makes perfect, and it's not like we've never fought a war before.

Wang Kuan immediately guessed the princess's thoughts, after all, it was common knowledge that the princess was highly skilled in martial arts.

"Does the princess wish to investigate which other traitors exist within the court?"

"That's right. We can't keep having our military plans betrayed by traitors when we go to war with neighboring countries in the future."

"Wang Kuan, without reliable civil officials in the court to organize the transport of provisions and conceal military secrets, generals fighting on the front lines could be stabbed in the back by those in the court at any time. Do you understand what I mean?"

Wang Kuan's gaze deepened, and he couldn't help but hug the person in his arms tighter.

“I understand the princess’s intentions. Let’s start by investigating Yuan Boqi’s matter.”

After this late-night private conversation ended.

For the next half month or so, Wang Kuan kept an eye on the situation of the brothers Yuan Boqi and Yuan Zhongxin. Then, with Lu Guannian's deliberate guidance, he found the Secret Pavilion.

Then he learned what Zhao Jian was doing and what Yuan Zhongxin's current situation was.

Given Wang Kuan's status as the imperial son-in-law, the emperor would certainly not allow him to become a spy.

However, Tang Yu met with the Emperor alone.

It is suggested that in addition to spies, it would be best to establish an information gathering organization, similar to the Secret Society, but with some differences.

Wang Kuan is the son-in-law of the Zhao family. Although he will enter officialdom in the future, he can also do some secret things.

Therefore, Wang Kuan was sent to the Secret Pavilion to learn and select some talents. Later, a Secret Archives would be established to collect and summarize information in a different way.

In reality, Wang Kuan's main purpose was to spy on the Secret Pavilion.

Because Tang Yu personally expressed his doubts to Wang Kuan.

“I think Lu Guannian is suspicious. You should get close to the Secret Pavilion and learn about the people inside. You can recruit talented people and find out if the Secret Pavilion has any secrets.”

Therefore, Wang Kuan also began to get to know Yuan Zhongxin, Zhao Jian, Wei Yanei, Xue Ying, Pei Jing and other people.

Meanwhile, Tang Yu was secretly establishing a trading company.

Sometimes, gathering information doesn't have to be so dangerous. Merchants are everywhere, and their shops are all over the world; they can still achieve good results.

Chapter 19 Do You Know? + The Young Swordsman of the Song Dynasty 19

Inside a house on the border of the Great Song Dynasty, Tang Yu, dressed in black, suddenly drew his sword and thrust it inside.

Soon, Yuan Boqi, who was inside the house, realized what was happening and immediately drew his sword and flew out.

The two clashed fiercely in mid-air, and under Tang Yu's guidance, they fought their way to an open area outside.

Moonlight spilled across the open ground, illuminating the figures of Yuan Boqi and Tang Yu. Their swords clashed, the clanging of metal echoing incessantly.

Yuan Boqi's eyes were sharp, and his swordplay was steady and fierce. Each move was accompanied by the sound of wind breaking, as if it could cleave the air itself.

With a flick of his wrist, his longsword pierced towards Tang Yu like a dragon, its sharpness aimed directly at Tang Yu's vitals.

Tang Yu, however, moved with agility, weaving through the sword shadows like a ghost.

Her swordsmanship was unpredictable and ever-changing, sometimes as cunning as a venomous snake, sometimes as swift as a whirlwind. She always managed to defuse Yuan Boqi's attacks with skillful footwork and sword techniques.

Suddenly, Tang Yu's figure flashed, as if he had disappeared into thin air.

Yuan Boqi felt a chill run down his spine and immediately looked around warily.

Just then, Tang Yu appeared from behind Yuan Boqi, his long sword flashing like lightning as it pierced Yuan Boqi's back.

Yuan Boqi reacted quickly, turning around and swinging his sword to block, but Tang Yu's sword strike was too swift, and Yuan Boqi's arm was slightly numb from the impact.

Tang Yu gave Yuan Boqi no chance to catch his breath, unleashing a torrent of sword strikes.

Her swordsmanship became faster and sharper, gradually putting Yuan Boqi on the defensive.

Although Yuan Boqi fought back fiercely, he gradually showed signs of fatigue under Tang Yu's fierce attacks.

Finally, in a fierce confrontation, Tang Yu found Yuan Boqi's weakness.

With a swift swing of her longsword, a flash of cold light appeared, and Yuan Boqi's arm was slashed.

Yuan Boqi felt a sharp pain, and the sword in his hand paused slightly.

Tang Yu flew back a few steps without attacking again. Yuan Boqi looked surprised and then suddenly asked in a deep voice.

"Could it be Princess Changyang?"

Tang Yu chuckled softly, then removed the mask from her face.

Why did you guess it was me?

"That may sound a bit narcissistic, but there aren't many people in this world who can defeat me, especially a woman. And among women, only the princess is known for her superb swordsmanship."

Practicing martial arts in two consecutive worlds, even though the internal energy he used was different from the systems of these people, it was still considered cheating.

"Then do you know why I came to find you?"

Upon hearing this, Yuan Boqi revealed a complex expression.

“A noble lady like the princess, who is also highly skilled in swordsmanship, has come to the border of the Song Dynasty and specifically sought me out. Things are certainly not simple.”

Tang Yu smiled.

"I made a special trip to the Xia Kingdom for your sake, and finally figured out the cause and effect."

Yuan Boqi, you are a man who is wise all your life, but you made a foolish mistake for a moment, and you were completely manipulated by your enemies because of hatred.

I truly don't understand why you think the people of Xia would be willing to help you find the traitor.

Yuan Boqi was the only surviving general in the Battle of Qichuan Village, a battle in which the Song army was almost completely wiped out.

As a frontier war god, he survived such a brutal battle alone, which is why Tang Yu always suspected his identity.

A month ago, Tang Yu quietly left Bianjing, organizing the caravan while also making a secret trip to Western Xia.

Then, through the information gathered by the Secret Pavilion and through investigations in Western Xia, Tang Yu finally figured out the truth.

The reason for the defeat in that war was that someone in the Song Dynasty leaked the Song army's marching route, which means there was a traitor in the court.

Yuan Boqi was rescued by the Xia people and revealed the traitor's existence. They then lured him into cooperating with the Xia people.

In order to find the real culprit, Yuan Boqi had maintained contact with the Western Xia for the past few years, thinking that he could use the Western Xia's power to find the traitor in the Song Dynasty and avenge the fallen soldiers.

However, Tang Yu thought this idea was extremely foolish!

Can you cooperate with a jackal that wants to devour you?

All the bait they offer is just a way to use you and then devour you.

There's no truth here, only endless lies.

Yuan Boqi was surprised that the princess had even investigated this matter thoroughly.

He knelt on the ground in agony.

"Princess, I have no choice. What channels do I have left to investigate the truth of what happened back then? I'd rather be dead than alive."

But I don't want to die like this. I haven't taken my revenge yet, and I don't even know who my enemy is.

Even if they had ill intentions, they were genuinely willing to help me.

I have no choice but to find out for myself which of the information they provide is true and which is false!

Tang Yu's gaze was somewhat heavy, because the truth was too cruel.

"Although you've taken the wrong path, you haven't made a grave mistake. Since you want revenge, you should try a different method, because I already know who your enemy is!"

Upon hearing this, Yuan Boqi excitedly began to speak.

"Princess, who exactly is that person?"

“Lu Guannian…”

From the beginning, Tang Yu felt that the leader of this kind of spy organization was not very clean, but she did not expect it to be such a twisted leader.

In the Song-Xia War, the Song side was already doomed to defeat, but the Xia army was short of supplies, so the two armies were embroiled in an endless war.

The foundation of the Song Dynasty could not withstand endless wars, and the emperor at this time still wanted to continue the war. Just then, the Xia people took the initiative to approach Lu Guannian.

After careful consideration, Lu Guannian decided to cooperate with the other party to end the war between the two sides through the Battle of Qichuan Village.

Lu Guannian believed that his choice would be the least loss for the Song Dynasty, so he wrote a secret letter, sent out the defense map, and let the nine thousand soldiers perish at Qichuan Village.

Therefore, after Tang Yu finished explaining the whole story, Yuan Boqi broke down and lost his voice, almost going crazy!

Tang Yu also found the whole thing speechless.

When fighting becomes unsustainable, it's not that there's no possibility of negotiation. The Liao Dynasty and the Song Dynasty were in the same situation back then. Both sides were essentially weaklings, unable to kill each other, so they could only negotiate.

Of course, during the peace talks, the Song Dynasty had elite soldiers stationed at the front.