Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress-Chapter 232 - 230 Rebel Against a Foolish Monarch_1

Chapter 232: Chapter 230: Rebel Against a Foolish Monarch_1

Chapter 232: Chapter 230: Rebel Against a Foolish Monarch_1

Gu Wenchang and Shen Kunyang nodded in agreement.

“What Old Wei said makes sense. Let’s keep our voices down!”

Shen Liangyu, with sharp eyes, saw Bai Qingyan hurrying into the tent, and rose to call out: “Young General Bai!”

Seeing Bai Qingyan entering the tent, Cheng Yuanzhi hurriedly stood up.

Wei Zhaonian looked up and, upon seeing Bai Qingyan, also stood and called: “Young General Bai!”

“Young General Bai!” Cheng Yuanzhi’s expression couldn’t hide his happiness, “I heard that…”

Cheng Yuanzhi was just about to say he heard Bai Qingyun was rescued but, recalling Wei Zhaonian’s earlier words, he swallowed his words.

Gu Wenchang picked up his cane to stand, but Bai Qingyan, who had already entered the tent, pressed his shoulder down. She gently patted Gu Wenchang’s shoulder and sat beside him: “Uncle Gu, please stay seated! Uncle Shen, General Cheng, General Wei, please sit as well!”

“Young General Bai, is there a pressing matter for us to attend to?” Cheng Yuanzhi asked impatiently.

Bai Qingyan nodded: “You must have already heard that Xiao Jiu is still alive and has been rescued!”

The few people nodded excitedly.

“There is something else you don’t know…” She sat in front of the blazing brazier, extending her hand to warm it, her voice calm and steady, “Xiao Qi, Ah Jue, is also alive and has been rescued. He is now in Nanyan.”

The faint sound of crackling fire emanated from the brazier. The five remaining commanders of the Bai family army looked at Bai Qingyan, whose eyes were deep and restrained, suppressing their stirring excitement, tightly clenching their fists, and quietly waited for her instructions.

She raised her gaze, her exquisitely beautiful features were illuminated by the firelight into a warm orange hue, and a dark gleam flickered in her eyes.

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“I have requested the Crown Prince to have General Cheng and Uncle Shen lead the remaining Bai family army to defend Tonggu Mountain. Uncle Gu will guard Zhongshan City, and General Wei will guard Bailong City!” Her voice was very low, “I will send messages to Ah Jue and A Yun, instructing them to use the region connecting Tonggu Mountain, Zhongshan City, and Bailong City to raise and train soldiers! With all of you there, no one will notice!”

Wei Zhaonian’s injured eye burned. He was the first to react, his shocked eyes couldn’t be concealed as he looked at the calm Bai Qingyan, his heart already in turmoil!

Was Bai Qingyan planning to raise and train soldiers in preparation for a rebellion?!

Wei Zhaonian focused and held his breath, asking in a low voice: “Is Young General Bai raising a private army?”

“That’s right.” Bai Qingyan admitted freely, “If the Bai family army is to survive, the Bai family must have an unbeatable enemy apart from the Bai family army! I spared Yun Poxing’s life, allowing him three years to survive, solely to preserve the Bai family! To preserve the Bai family army! But if Yun Poxing dies before three years, or if he doesn’t dare to bring a challenge to the Jin Kingdom, or if he is defeated in battle three years later?’

‘The Bai family army must not end the same way as hunting dogs turned on after the hares are killed! A fate I refuse to see for the Bai family! The Bai family soldiers and their ancestors, who fought tirelessly for generations. Dedicated their lives for the belief of bringing peace and prosperity to the people. Bai Qingyan will forever remember their dedication and dare not forget!’

‘So, without an enemy to threaten the current Emperor of Jin, we must create one that he fears. At the very least, we need to make the Emperor of Jin think there are powerful enemies outside, forcing him to rely on the Bai family army, forcing him to rely on the Bai family! In this way, we can preserve the Bai family, preserve the Bai family army, and even strengthen it!’

‘If in the future, the Bai family army encounters a wise ruler wanting to bring peace and stability to the people, they will be the sharp blade in the ruler’s hands! If we meet a benevolent ruler who only wishes to enrich the country and strengthen the people, the elite soldiers of the Bai family will protect the borders and secure the peace, ensuring at least peace and prosperity for Jin! If we encounter a tyrant who brings suffering to the people of Jin, the Bai family army will not forget their founding purpose of serving the people…’

‘Suppressing internal strife and external wars! Protecting and serving the people are the original motivations of the Bai family army and their soul! Every Bai family soldier should remember this deeply and never forget!”

Bai Qingyan’s words were a direct declaration to the five generals present, should Jin suffer under a tyrant who harms its people, the Bai family army would revolt to protect the people.

The Young General Bai sitting before them, still donned in silver armor, was no longer that fledgling youth of passionate rage and flashy garb, but now a calm and composed leader before these generals devoted to the Bai family army. Self-possessed and steadfast, even though the Bai family army had only remnants of over ten thousand soldiers remaining, she had not forgotten their founding purpose nor their generations of fighting for a unified world, and she was prudently planning for the future.

Though Wei Zhaonian was part of the Bai family army, in his heart, he felt different from the other generals. He had decided to follow Bai Qingyan to the death but feared she might hold back something from him…

Unlike Shen Kunyang, who had Bai Qingyan under his command since she enlisted, or Gu Wenchang, who Bai Qingyan called Uncle Gu. Shen Liangyu, needless to say, had the Huying Camp, directly loyal to the fifth son of the King of Zhen, Bai Qijing. Cheng Yuanzhi was a fierce general who had fought and bled alongside Bai Qingyan, and everyone knew his unwavering loyalty to the Bai family army!

Only he, Wei Zhaonian, though directly under the fourth son of the King of Zhen, Bai Qichuan, had spent those years guarding the eastern Jin and did not have the experience of fighting and bleeding alongside Young General Bai.

Earlier, in his rashness, he had asked whether Bai Qingyan intended to raise a private army, and immediately regretted the question. However, he didn’t expect Young General Bai to candidly reveal her intent should they encounter a tyrant.

At this moment, Wei Zhaonian realized that he, thinking himself clever, had been petty. In her heart, Young General Bai never outwardly judged any Bai family soldier.

Faced with setbacks, she didn’t get discouraged.

Even in dire straits, she never forgot her grand ambition!

Determined to achieve her goals!

Such was the unyielding spirit of the Bai family!

From that point on, Wei Zhaonian had no more doubts and vowed to follow Young General Bai to the death.

“To the death, I will follow Young General Bai!” Wei Zhaonian grit his teeth, was the first to clasp his fists and kneel on one knee, solemnly gazing at Bai Qingyan, “I will never forget the aspirations of the Bai family army!”

“I, Cheng Yuanzhi, am a blunt man. I only recognize the Bai family! And only Young General Bai!” Cheng Yuanzhi knelt on one knee, “Whatever Young General Bai wants me to do, I will do it without a second thought!”

Shen Kunyang, Gu Wenchang, and Shen Liangyu all clasped their fists and kneeled, swearing to never forget the spirit of the Bai family army and to follow Young General Bai to their deaths.

“Young General Bai, what are my orders?” Shen Liangyu, not hearing Bai Qingyan’s instructions for him, couldn’t help but ask.

“The Bai family army strikes fear into other nations, and the Huying Camp is the most terrifying of all! Hence, the Emperor and Crown Prince are sure to have plans for the Huying Camp! No matter what plans the Emperor or Crown Prince have for the Huying Camp, follow them! The Crown Prince doesn’t know the training methods of the Huying Camp. He will certainly rely on you!”

Bai Qingyan gazed deeply at Shen Liangyu, speaking slowly: “You can tell the Crown Prince directly that the natural defenses of Qiushan Pass, the mountainous area of Chuanling, and Wengshan, are excellent places to train the Huying Camp! Wherever the Crown Prince sends you to train the troops, follow his orders, except for one thing – make it clear to the Crown Prince that you have your own training regimen. You dislike others interfering, and hope he understands!”