Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 223

Chapter 223: Chapter 221: Leverage_1

Chapter 223: Chapter 221: Leverage_1

The Crown Prince looked at Bai Qingyan, feeling more and more at ease. He nodded and took the Commander’s Seal, saying, “Quan Yu, help General Bai up!”

“General Bai, please get up!” Quan Yu hurriedly made a gesture of offering support to Bai Qingyan, then knelt beside her to prepare tea for her.

“Eunuch Quan, there’s no need to trouble yourself. I won’t drink any tea. I’ve come to see His Highness for three matters. Besides returning the Commander’s Seal, the second matter concerns the remaining ten thousand soldiers of the Bai family army…”

Upon hearing Bai Qingyan mention the Bai family army, the Crown Prince adjusted his posture, lightly rubbing his fingers, and made a show of listening intently.

The meaning of the Crown Prince and Elder Fang’s discussion was to have the Bai family army take over the cities ceded by Xiliang in the recent negotiations. Of course, the farther away these cities were from Bai Qingyan and the Bai family, the better. This way, Bai Qingyan would have no reliance and could wholeheartedly follow him.

“My intention is to have the remaining Bai family army stationed at Tonggu Mountain.”

Hearing Bai Qingyan’s words, the Crown Prince, who was thinking about how to persuade Bai Qingyan to have the Bai family army guard Tonggu Mountain, was momentarily stunned.

“After this negotiation, the land north of Tonggu Mountain now belongs to the Jin Kingdom. Only the Bai family army can guard Tonggu Mountain to deter Xiliang.” Bai Qingyan slowly explained, her thoughts evidently for the benefit of the Jin Kingdom and the Crown Prince. “Wei Zhaonian, Gu Wenchang, Shen Kunyang, and Cheng Yuanzhi each have their strengths. General Wei Zhaonian and General Gu Wenchang are both excellent in training troops. We could have General Wei Zhaonian guard Bailong City and General Gu Wenchang guard Zhongshan City. If the Jin Kingdom can recuperate for a few years, these two generals will surely train more elite soldiers for the Jin Kingdom and the Crown Prince. The Crown Prince could then dispatch trusted commanders to guard these two cities along with the two generals. General Wei Zhaonian and General Gu Wenchang would be responsible for training, while the Crown Prince’s trusted commanders would command the troops. This way, in the future, when the Crown Prince aims to conquer the world, these elite soldiers will follow wherever the Crown Prince commands.”

The Crown Prince’s heart began beating wildly at Bai Qingyan’s words.

The candlelight flickered inside the carriage. The Crown Prince looked at Bai Qingyan, who was calmly and methodically arranging the generals of the Bai family army, and a complex emotion welled up in his heart.

He had been very wary of Bai Qingyan. But Bai Qingyan’s every thought and consideration seemed to be for him, even wanting to train troops for him.

She looked at the change in the Crown Prince’s eyes, silently spoke in a low voice, “General Shen Kunyang and General Cheng Yuanzhi leading the Bai family army to guard Tonggu Mountain can prevent Xiliang’s counterattacks. With these two most battle-proficient generals, Tonggu Mountain will be secure. If the Crown Prince thinks it feasible, then I will send someone on a fast horse back to Fengcheng to call for Generals Shen Kunyang, Cheng Yuanzhi, Wei Zhaonian, and Gu Wenchang. This will also put pressure on Xiliang… so that our Bai family army can take over the city defenses from them, ensuring our defense is solid.”

She suggested the Crown Prince have Generals Shen Kunyang and Cheng Yuanzhi lead the Bai family army to guard the distant Tonggu Mountain and have Wei Zhaonian and Gu Wenchang respectively guard Zhongshan City and Bailong City. This appeared to disperse the generals of the Bai family army, but in reality, it was to transform this region into a base for raising and training soldiers for the Bai family.

The Crown Prince listened to Bai Qingyan’s analysis and nodded continuously, “General Bai’s words are very reasonable. Immediately send someone to invite the four generals.”

After speaking, the Crown Prince looked up at Bai Qingyan and said in a low voice, “But it wouldn’t be impossible for you to personally command the Bai family army. I said… I trust you as much as I trust myself.”