Azure Heaven Saber-Chapter 145 - 112 Yuezhou Chaos【Two in One】_4

Chapter 145: Chapter 112 Yuezhou Chaos【Two in One】_4

Chapter 145 -112 Yuezhou Chaos【Two in One】_4

The scholars took to the streets in droves, marching to the government offices in protest.

Despite the government’s endless reassurances that nothing of that sort was happening, few were willing to believe them. The more they tried to explain, the less clear things became.

“Officials who don’t act in the peoples’ best interest, what use are they? Can Great Qin so casually abandon tens of millions of its citizens in one region? Such actions are simply outrageous and infuriating.”

“Over ten million lives are at stake, officials! What did these innocent souls do to deserve this?! Such sorrow, such grief!”

Within a regional government manor.

A quiet small courtyard.

Bai Yihwen stood alone under a blooming tree, one hand behind his back, his face filled with worry, his eyebrows furrowed tightly.

The overflowing emotions of concern for his country and its people seemed to have become so intense that they could not be dissolved.

During this period, his knowledge, talent, and demeanor had deeply impressed the scholars of Yuezhou, making him the prominent figure among the local youths.

Furthermore, in this government office, no one hindered his discreet actions. His nighttime maneuvers and contacts seemed to thrive in this atmosphere.

Now, it was time to draw the net tight.

Suddenly, the door opened, and a group of excited scholars rushed in.

“Brother Bai, have you heard?”

“Heard what?” Bai Yihwen replied calmly.

“That there are plans to abandon Yuezhou.”

“I have heard something about it, but I fail to see how it’s possible… right?” Bai Yihwen took a deep breath: “Gentlemen, please calm down. Acting impulsively will only make things worse.”

“How to stay calm? There’s already chaos outside.”

“Yuezhou has over twelve million people and is the largest border city. How could it be given up so easily? The sons of Yuezhou have fallen one after the other in defense of the country over these years, is their sacrifice unseen by the state?”

Bai Yihwen tried to console them: “It’s not possible.”

“How is it not? Even if there are millions of people, compared with the billions in Great Qin, it’s insignificant. As for the sacrifices of the people of Yuezhou… ha, they are but fleeting moments, not worth noticing.”

“I still believe it’s impossible. Even without considering the millions of lives in Yuezhou, the geographical position of Yuezhou alone cannot be easily given up!”

Bai Yihwen took out a map, pointed to the narrow shape of Yuezhou, and slowly said:

“Look, Yuezhou is located at the intersection of three countries, with a narrow and elongated terrain, directly penetrating into the heartlands of Yan and Qi. Seven hundred miles to the north, there is the natural barrier of the twin mountains of Great Qin – the so-called ‘Great Qin’s First Barrier’ – Hundred War Pass. To the east, across the mountains, not more than a hundred miles, is the ‘Granary of Great Yan’ – Qianmo Plain. To the west, one can see the rich mountain range of Great Qi, abundant in coal and iron….”

Yuezhou has always been a strategic location for military disputes. How could it be given up so easily?

Moreover, even though we have Hundred War Pass inside to guard us, Yuezhou City is still in a precarious position, protecting a vast area of seven hundred miles radius in front of Hundred War Pass. With such expanse and numerous citizens, they cannot be abandoned casually!”

After hearing him explain, the scholars in the room seemed even more agitated.

“Brother Bai, you’re too naive!! You’re too wishful thinking!”

“Brother Bai, your words make sense, but if we look along the border of Great Qin, only our Yuezhou City stands alone due to its geographical location. It’s awkward!”

“Humph, Yuezhou is said to be a territory of seven hundred miles of Great Qin, but in reality, it does not have fertile land, nor does it have any large influential families residing there. Even many rich merchants from Yuezhou have moved away early due to the government restrictions. This remote area, if abandoned, will be abandoned. Those fat nobles don’t understand what it’s like to be a peasant!!”

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“That’s right! The Hundred War Pass is easy to defend but hard to attack, like a gate. Once it is secured, the south of Great Qin is safe! While Yuezhou, without defenses, is truly a battleground. It is the true first defense line of Great Qin!”

“Yes, yes! Courtesy of Yuezhou bearing the brunt, what makes Hundred War Pass the first barrier of Great Qin?

“…Does this mean… the imperial court has never truly valued Yuezhou? That they would really abandon it this time?!”

“The court is indeed full of ruthless bastards!”

For a moment, everyone’s emotions escalated, seemingly out of control.

Bai Yihwen’s eyes flashed, he suddenly stood up, and shouted loudly: “Please, quiet down!”

Everyone was silenced by his words and turned their heads to him.

“Gentlemen, to my knowledge, the title of ‘Great Qin’s First Barrier’ was bestowed by Yan State; while the people of Great Qin certainly take pride in it, in reality, we never actively claimed it. It is presumptuous to deduce that Great Qin intends to abandon us based on this. It’s a far-fetched speculation, isn’t it?” Bai Yihwen argued loudly.

What he said was quite accurate because the name ‘Great Qin’s First Barrier’ was coined by him a few years ago.

And this seemingly traitorous act, deemed to boost the morale of the enemy, was all for today.

Years of planning, leading up to this moment!

“What difference does it make? Did Yan State just make up this title because they couldn’t conquer it? I don’t know about that. I only know that Great Qin has never refuted it, and the soldiers at Hundred War Pass take pride in it.”

“Yes! It’s a well-known saying in Great Qin, and considered a great honor!”

Bai Yihwen looked desperate: “Anyway, I don’t believe that Great Qin, my loyalty and faith, would abandon us! My roots, my people, my family, all are in the land of Yuezhou, Great Qin! I firmly do not believe that Great Qin would abandon us! It’s absurd!”

“We don’t want to believe it either! But what can be done about the reality?!”

“Gentlemen, perhaps we can contribute our bit to try to convince the imperial court not to abandon Yuezhou!”

“How? How can we convince them?”

Bai Yihwen sighed deeply, his face filled with sorrow, paused for a long while before finally asking: “Bring me the pen!”