Novel Bin
Chapter 351 - 167: The Ke Family Continuously Tests the Edge of Danger_3
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"What do you think... what should we do next to gain the maximum benefit?"
Feng Wuhen’s words slowly echoed within the grand hall.
After hearing these words,
Ling Ye smiled slightly, as if he had anticipated this all along.
Then, in a low voice, he answered, "Now, the New Emperor Feng Wumian commands two prefectures’ lands, with formidable strength..."
"We also command two prefectures’ lands, and our comprehensive strength has undergone a great enhancement..."
"The Luo Family has now taken over Chenguan Prefecture."
"The Luo Family now commands three prefectures’ lands, their strength is also extremely formidable."
"For us, it’s indeed a nuisance, but..."
As Ling Ye spoke, he suddenly paused for a moment.
Impatient, Feng Wuhen pressed, "But what?"
After a smile, Ling Ye looked toward the direction of New Emperor Feng Wumian’s forces, and then calmly and softly stated, "But, the New Emperor Feng Wumian has already devised a plan for us to respond..."
After contemplating for a while, Feng Wuhen asked, "What plan?"
Ling Ye spoke softly, "Xunyang Prefecture, Ke Family..."
Feng Wuhen slightly narrowed his eyes, "Xunyang Prefecture Ke Family?"
After pondering for a short while,
He finally understood everything about these matters.
His elder brother had secretly helped the Xunyang Prefecture Ke Family in order to contain the development of the Luo Family and tie down the Luo Family’s forces.
Otherwise, if relying solely on the Ke Family’s strength,
To take down the entirety of Changli Prefecture in a short amount of time would be nearly impossible.
"Xunyang Prefecture, Ke Family..."
"Fine then..."
"Bestowing Changli Prefecture to the Ke Family is indeed much better than giving it to the Luo Family..."
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In a blink of an eye, about ten days had passed.
During these ten days,
The Da Feng Dynasty gradually settled down.
Apart from New Emperor Feng Wumian and Feng Wuyi, who held Qingcheng Prefecture,
All other forces were quietly observing.
Feng Wuhen, commanding two prefectures, stationed tens of thousands of troops at the border of Qingcheng Prefecture.
Apparently, he was waiting for the right moment.
The Luo Family, now commanding three prefectures, similarly stationed tens of thousands of troops at the border of Qingcheng Prefecture.
They seemed to be waiting to join the fray when Feng Wuyi of Qingcheng Prefecture and New Emperor Feng Wumian were nearly worn down,
To be the fisherman who benefits while the snipe and clam grapple with each other.
Besides these forces,
The Ke Family, which recently took over the entirety of Changli Prefecture and successfully commanded two prefectures,
Was now constantly consolidating its rule over Changli Prefecture.
Besides, the Ke Family also stationed tens of thousands of armored troops
At the border of Chenguan Prefecture,
Quietly defending against any sudden assaults that the Luo Family could launch at any moment.
As for the last three prefectures, Wan Shan Prefecture, White Lotus Prefecture, Jiangnan Prefecture,
These lands stood aloof from the competition between the forces.
Aside from devoting themselves to their own development,
They did nothing else.
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Luo Mountain Prefecture, Qingshi City, Luo Family Ancestral Land.
In the room where the Luo Family Patriarch resided.
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At this moment, Luo Ping, the current Patriarch of the Luo Family,
was sitting leisurely in the main seat, sipping tea while reviewing the documents in front of him.
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If he deemed it acceptable, Luo Ping would inscribe a large "Approved" on the document.
However, if he found it lacking consideration or inappropriate,
he would instead write a large "Not Approved" upon it.
Then, this document would be sent back,
for those seated quietly beside Luo Ping to reprocess.
"Family Head..."
Suddenly, Fang Chaowu, who was sitting beside Luo Ping, stood up.
After bowing to Luo Ping,
he spoke in an extremely respectful and low voice,
"Family Head, recently the Ke Family from Xunyang Prefecture has been increasingly restless, leading tens of thousands of armored elite troops in frequent movements just outside the borders of Chenguan Prefecture..."
"This behavior seems to be a continuous testing of our limits."
Having finished his report,
Fang Chaowu slightly lowered his head.
The atmosphere in the room became gradually silent for a moment.
The others all lowered their heads,
not hastily expressing their own opinions.
Upon hearing this, Luo Ping who sat in the main seat, first furrowed his brow slightly, then looked at Lu Jun, the Family Head of the Lu Family beside him.
Afterward, he asked Fang Chaowu in a low voice, "When did this happen?"
Fang Chaowu replied softly, "About three days ago..."
"Three days ago?"
After pondering for a moment, Luo Ping asked in a low voice, "So the Ke Family’s army was only roaming outside the border of Chenguan Prefecture?"
Fang Chaowu didn’t answer; he just nodded silently.
The room was engulfed in a profound silence.
Xunyang Prefecture, Ke Family.
In the eyes of the Luo Family, they were just a power that had risen suddenly.
They didn’t pose much of a threat to the Luo Family.
However, absence of threat aside,
the focus of the Luo Family was now on the territory of Qingcheng Prefecture.
If the Ke Family from Xunyang Prefecture kept causing disturbances at this time,
it would be somewhat troublesome for the Luo Family.
Eradicating the Ke Family...
That would delay matters concerning Qingcheng Prefecture.
But if they ignored the Ke Family,
they might become like annoying mosquitoes unaware of themselves,
incessantly buzzing and never ceasing to bother.
Truly, it would be a significant nuisance.
"Since you brought this matter up, what do you think..."
"would be the best course of action for us to take next?"
After a long silence,
Luo Ping, sitting in the main seat, suddenly asked Fang Chaowu in a low voice.
As the question was thrust upon Fang Chaowu,
he was not the least bit flustered.
Instead, he smiled faintly, Nôv(el)B\\jnn
and then answered in a soft voice, "Does the Family Head know of the Xu Family of Wan Shan Prefecture?"
In the room, Luo Ping replied softly, "Wan Shan Prefecture, Xu Family, they hold one of the Da Feng Dynasty’s three great divine steeds, the Ink Jade Kirin; of course I am aware..."