Film and Television: The Collector Who Rampages Across the Heavens

After arriving in the North, Zuli began a low-key life as an inventor.

Although the border garrison was harsh and cold, it had a large number of manpower available, and the Suspended Mirror Division was not that powerful. While training his troops, he also studied daily necessities such as sugar, white paper, and soap.

If you want to be rich, you need some groundbreaking products.

Moreover, Su Li also wanted to ascend to the throne, so he naturally had to secretly strategize, make connections with officials, and build an organization and intelligence network that was no less powerful than the Jiangzuo Alliance, all of which required money.

So even as the storms in the government intensified, he remained silent and indifferent, continuing to be an inventor.

At the same time, the border wars were also frequent, with small battles constantly occurring even when there were no major battles, which allowed him to experience the military life of ancient times.

Putting everything else aside, he was very skilled at horseback riding and archery thanks to his physical advantages.

He also practiced some techniques to enhance physical strength and cultivate internal energy, but the techniques of this era truly emphasized talent and hard work.

If you want to travel the world in white robes with a sword, you really have to train from a young age. But at most, you can only fight ten or twenty enemies. Any more than that, and you'll still be hacked to death.

In the blink of an eye, a year has passed swiftly. Zurich, who was researching how to manufacture winemaking machines, received a report from his guards.

"Your Highness, news has come from Jinling that the Chiyan Army has been disbanded. His Majesty has set a quota of 7 men, and many soldiers have been discharged and returned to their fields."

Su Li waved her hand dismissively, clearly an omen that Emperor Liang was about to take action against Prince Qi and the Chiyan Army.

A storm is coming in the next year or two...

But what did these things have to do with him? Prince Qi was powerful, and the other princes couldn't even lift their heads.

He was hailed as a wise king by both the court and the public; many wanted him to ascend the throne, just as many wanted him dead.

Even if he, the eighth prince, were to defect, he would not be given important positions; on the contrary, profiting from the chaos would be the best course of action.

"Development must continue..."

Looking at the grain seeds in the storage space, Su Li thought that unifying the world wouldn't take as long as six generations. With sufficient supplies and epoch-making guns at hand, the territory could be restored within two years.

A year later, a merchant guild called the Brocade Chamber of Commerce and a martial arts organization called the Green Robe Pavilion appeared in various countries, bringing new changes to this era.

The emergence of desirable items such as white sugar, white paper, soap, and wine directly swept through all the royalty and nobility.

Under Su Li's secret orders, the Jinxiu Chamber of Commerce also continuously cultivated relationships with various powerful figures, allowing them to infiltrate the business and gain the support of influential people. It would not be an exaggeration to say that they made tens of thousands of dollars a day.

The Green Robe Pavilion, on the other hand, is a top-tier martial arts organization hidden in the shadows, constantly recruiting top martial arts masters and making it famous in a short period of time.

Meanwhile, as the memorial requesting reinforcements from the Chiyan Army was sent into the palace, it also signified the impending end of this renowned and legendary army in Daliang.

Hidden behind the scenes, Su Li secretly observed the entire process while receiving information from all sides.

Just like in the original story, Lin Xie led an army of 70,000 men and the imperial army of Dayu in a bloody battle at Meiling. After a pyrrhic victory, before they could even catch their breath, they were met with a crushing defeat by Xie Yu and Xia Jiang, and the Chiyan Army was wiped out.

Su Li gazed in the direction of Meiling and whispered, "This legend has finally come to an end!"

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"Giddy up, giddy up, giddy up~~~"

Several years later, on the road leading to Jinling, dozens of black-armored cavalrymen charged through with great momentum, kicking up clouds of dust.

"Your Highness, there's a troop behind us. Judging from the flags, it belongs to Prince Jing..." The personal guard rode up to him and whispered.

With a wave of his hand, Zuli signaled all the cavalrymen to tighten their grip on their horse reins and stop in unison, demonstrating their excellent training.

As he watched, a group of cavalrymen in red battle uniforms and light gray armor gradually approached from afar.

When the two groups met, after sizing each other up, Su Li took the initiative to bow to the taciturn Prince Jing.

"Seventh Brother, it's been many years since we last met, hasn't it?"

Prince Jing was handsome and resolute, but his appearance clearly indicated that he was a stubborn mule who was not easy to talk to.

"Eighth brother, this time I'm also ordered to return to the capital."

He wasn't too familiar with this eighth brother of the Prince of Ling, but he had heard of his reputation... that he had a fondness for beautiful women.

He fought in battles for many years and earned countless military merits, which led to his being directly granted the title of Second Prince, making him far superior to his elder brother.

Aside from his numerous military achievements, there was his request for a beautiful woman from the current emperor, which became a laughing stock.

No matter the time, there are always beautiful women around.

He glanced at the knights and found that two or three of them were women disguised as men.

"Yes, after fighting abroad for so many years, it's time to come back and rest and enjoy life."

Su Li smiled. What he was most satisfied with about this ancient world was that... all the pretty girls were naturally beautiful, obedient, and well-behaved.

Otherwise, with almost no other recreational equipment available, it would have been torture for him all these years.

Prince Jing said, "Since we are returning to the capital, let's travel together."

Su Li smiled and agreed, "Okay..."

The two groups of men joined together to form a hundred riders, and marched in a grand procession toward Jinling City. Just as they were about to arrive, several figures appeared on the hills along the main road.

As they got closer, they realized they were two girls.

The woman on the left is dressed as a chivalrous heroine. Her long black and red robe cannot hide her slender figure. Her black hair is tied in a high ponytail, and her fair face is both heroic and aloof.

No introduction is needed; based on her appearance and previous information, Su Li could tell that this was Xia Dong.

Another woman, dressed in a gorgeous chiffon palace dress, with her flowing, ink-black hair simply draped over her waist, possessing a dignified and upright appearance and clear, bright eyes, was Princess Nihuang.

The two people looked at each other, and even if they had never met before, they could tell who the other was just by their appearance and clothing.

"Your Highness Prince Jing, Your Highness Prince Ling!" Nihuang and Xia Dong bowed respectfully, the former asking with a smile, "Your Highnesses look travel-worn; you must have just returned from the frontier?"

"I am, but I don't know if it's Seventh Brother."

Su Li withdrew her gaze from the two women, placed one hand on her sword, and chuckled softly.

"I'm a garrison officer from Xishan Camp. Alright, Eighth Brother, we should go see Father Emperor now."

Prince Jing clearly didn't want to talk to these two women any longer, and rode off towards Jinling.

After returning the greeting with a cupped hand, Su Li also disappeared from the two women's sight.

Watching the two disappear from sight, Xia Dong finally spoke: "I've always heard about that Prince Ling from other people, but this is the first time I've actually met him."

Nihuang, who was well-versed in court affairs, explained: "Unlike Prince Jing, Prince Ling lost his mother at a young age and left the palace to establish his own residence at a very young age. Many years ago, he petitioned to guard the frontier, and he has been away for 10 years."

"Don't even mention you, there are probably many people in Jinling City who don't recognize him."

Xia Dong said thoughtfully, "Compared to Prince Jing, Prince Ling is clearly smarter. He submits memorials every month, and various war achievements and gifts, whether good or bad, are constantly sent to the palace. The best proof is that he was granted the title of Second Prince."

Nihuang agreed, "Yes, it seems the world in Jinling City is about to change again!"

"Will things change? The struggle between the Crown Prince and Prince Yu has already created chaos in the court. This Prince Ling seems to have never shown any intention of seizing the throne."

"Which prince dares to say he has no ambition for that position?"

Nihuang's words made Xia Dong smile as well...