The princess was ordained by Heaven.

Chapter 274 Gunpowder

"Your humble servant suggests that we openly repair the plank road while secretly crossing the Chencang pass."

Jiang Weiguo's plan was not complicated. It was roughly about sending a team of assassins to attract attention and then pretending to use poison to confuse people. But the real trump card was Zheng Jin's incense-making skills.

“Since you know that the Brown Kingdom values ​​the summer sacrifice, you should understand that it is not easy to tamper with it.”

“Your Majesty understands that our influence in the Brown Kingdom is not yet deep, but I know of someone who has the ability to complete the mission without attracting attention.”

Zheng Xun's gaze seemingly casually swept over the Minister of Rites: "Then how can you guarantee that the person who made the move will escape unscathed?"

"She doesn't need to take action herself; she just needs to fan the flames and incite them from the shadows, making those brown-skinned people the scapegoats."

Compared to these ministers, Jiang Weiguo had one advantage that others could not match: he had once been in contact with the He Guo. Although he had long since left the battlefield due to injury, he still maintained some channels of communication.

He looked at the Minister of Rites: "Lord Fu has been searching for your aunt, but in fact, your aunt is no longer in Dayong. She is now in the He Kingdom, under the alias Lingxi. She is a famous calligrapher and painter in the He Kingdom, and many people in the court should have heard of her reputation!"

The Minister of Rites' expression changed drastically. He strode up to Jiang Weiguo, grabbed him by the collar, and demanded, "You knew all along? Why didn't you say so?"

How could Jiang Weiguo, a military general, be subdued by him?

He brushed aside the Minister of Rites' hand and said calmly, "Why do you think she didn't come to you?"

The Minister of Rites was speechless.

“She tried, but your parents wouldn’t accept her, so she had nowhere else to go but to run away,” Jiang Weiguo said with a mocking expression. “If it weren’t for the deep affection she had for his deceased wife, why would I have gotten involved in your messy affairs?”

Of course, another reason was that he simply couldn't stand their words and actions.

Fu Ling was such a talented and brilliant woman, but after only a few years of marriage, she became as thin as a skeleton.

He also admired her; he had the ability, and coincidentally, his deceased wife asked him for help.

Therefore, it was only natural for him to take action.

The Minister of Rites, his eyes bloodshot, shouted: "You're talking nonsense!"

Instead of doubting that I, an unrelated person, am talking nonsense, you should go back and ask your parents if they are hiding anything from you.

Zheng Xun frowned slightly, and seeing his expression, Zhi Cheng quickly shouted, "Silence!"

“You can argue about this in private; Fengqin Hall is not the place for you to discuss family matters.”

Liao Hongsheng: Then why didn't you stop it sooner? The matter was already pretty much explained, and you only started to try to stop it now.

Don't think he doesn't know; the princess loves to hear it too.

The Minister of Rites suppressed his turbulent emotions, bowed, and withdrew.

Jiang Weiguo then continued, "Princess, Fu Ling enjoys a high reputation in the Brown Kingdom and associates with many powerful and influential people. It would be best if she took the lead in this matter."

The Minister of Rites scoffed, "My aunt has no power or influence. What can a weak woman like her do? What? Is Lord Jiang now eager to take advantage of my kindness? Besides..."

He didn't say the second half of his sentence aloud, but most people could guess what it meant.

Moreover, compared to her helplessness in the Dayong Kingdom, the He Kingdom has given her fame and status, so it's uncertain which side she will stand on.

Jiang Weiguo said calmly, "You underestimate her. Besides, do you think Brown Country is some kind of good place? How could she survive in such a dangerous place and still achieve her current status? Do you think that's an easy thing to do? Miss Fu is too proud to possibly look down on the behavior of the Brown Country's powerful and wealthy."

She didn't come back simply because she had no other choice.

The Minister of Rites remained silent once again.

In his memory, his aunt had always been gentle and delicate, and he couldn't imagine her being able to stand on her own.

Perhaps it was during the years after she got married that she quickly learned to grow up...

"But this is too dangerous..."

Jiang Weiguo said impatiently, "I've already told you, you underestimate her. What makes you think she's not good enough?"

Liao Hongsheng chimed in, "Yes, yes!"

“After this is done, Miss Fu will be able to return with honor as a meritorious official. At that time, the mudslinging against her in the past will be worthless. What’s wrong with that?” Jiang Weiguo finished rebuking the Minister of Rites and then looked at Zheng Xun. “Moreover, what I said before was not the whole plan. My real purpose is to wipe out the entire He Kingdom!”

Prince:! ! !

He silently hugged his third brother's arm.

He was wrong; he was wrong to think there were normal people in this court.

Yes, Jiang Weiguo was a veteran of the battlefield; his hands are stained with blood. He's not some kind of philanthropist.

Minister of Rites: "What arrogance! Do you think everyone in the Brown Kingdom is a fool?"

“They’re not stupid, but the plan I’m talking about isn’t impossible.”

Zheng Xun clicked his tongue lightly.

[I almost forgot that Jiang Weiguo also has a connection with the Ordnance Bureau; he actually set his sights on my secret weapon.]

The ministers: A secret weapon?!

They pricked up their ears, widened their eyes, and looked at Jiang Weiguo expectantly.

A minister wandered up behind Jiang Weiguo and, as if performing a ritual, muttered, "Speak, speak, speak quickly..."

Jiang Weiguo: ...

He silently moved away from the rambling person behind him.

Zheng Xun raised an eyebrow: "Don't even think about it. The items are still unstable right now. If you take them out, it might harm others or yourself."

Jia had only been back in the capital with Qi Wuyu and the others for a short time. They were quick to act, but they were not gods. Gunpowder matters required utmost caution and could not be accomplished casually.

Jiang Weiguo remained expressionless: "It's normal to make some sacrifices."

"What if I told you that the Brown Kingdom also has this? And that their stuff is better than ours? I intend to use this as a last resort, and now is not the best time for it. Do you understand?"

Jiang Weiguo looked solemn.

No wonder!

With gunpowder being so powerful, it's no wonder that the Great Yong Dynasty suffered repeated defeats after being invaded.

Liao Hongsheng touched her stomach; she had a feeling that the princess was up to something.

But he has no evidence.

"Feel free to share your ideas. There's still some time before the summer festival, so there's no rush."

The ministers were somewhat confused about the situation.

In the past, discussions would usually reach a general conclusion, but Zheng Xun just muddled through and put it aside?

Someone next to Lord Jiang muttered discontentedly, "It started strong but ended weakly. I always said that the princess should enjoy her wealth and honor, why should she meddle in politics?"

This remark was overheard by Lord Jiang. He gritted his teeth and, seemingly unintentionally, stepped on the other man's foot.

He not only stepped on it, but he also ran over it.

He talks a lot!

He'll go complain to the Third Prince later!

Zheng Xun did indeed have some plans.

With so many people offering advice, it's bound to cause some trouble for the Brown Kingdom, thus achieving her first objective.

The purpose of bringing them into contact with King Yong was to gain a better understanding of the situation. They needed to see for themselves to understand how much "fortune" favored King Yong.

Only in this way can everyone take the enemy seriously.