Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress
Chapter 793 - 790: The People are the Foundation of the State_1

Chapter 793: Chapter 790: The People are the Foundation of the State_1

After speaking, Zhao Sheng took out the prescription recorded on sheepskin from his chest and threw it to Yang Wuce.

"This is given to Brother Yang by the Princess of Zhen. The Princess said this is the prescription for treating the epidemic in the Jin Kingdom. Please convey it to the Daliang Imperial Court so more civilians and soldiers can be cured! The battles between nations are ultimately for their own interests, for the benefit of those in power. The most innocent are the civilians and soldiers! Though Brother Yang is unwilling to betray his mother country today, the Princess of Zhen understands your loyalty. If we attack and enter Liuzhou City in the future, we will strictly discipline the Jin Army, refrain from pillaging, and not harm a single civilian."

Yang Wuce tightly clutched the sheepskin in his hand and looked at Zhao Sheng with wary eyes.

"Brother Yang, today Yan attacks the Wei Kingdom to eliminate Wei, laying the foundation for a future unified world with no southern threats! Now, the Princess of Zhen attacks the Liang Kingdom, vowing to annex Liang into the Jin Kingdom, clearing the northern obstacles for a unified world in the future! The Princess of Zhen has great ambitions... she won’t stop!"

"Skilled generals are never lacking in this world! What is lacking... is a true supreme ruler who can unify the land! And for us generals, the hardest part is finding such a ruler to serve! Yan has already taken action, if Brother Yang misses the Princess of Zhen, in the future... you will be stuck in this Liuzhou region, watching others compete for dominance in this chaotic world!"

As Zhao Sheng finished speaking, he cupped his hands to Yang Wuce, turned his horse around, and left.

Yang Wuce held the sheepskin with the prescription for treating the epidemic, glanced at Zhao Sheng’s departing figure with confusion, and unfolded the sheepskin. He didn’t know if the prescription was genuine, but he scanned it roughly and felt that it differed from the one sent back from the Taoist Temple. Squinting his eyes, he glanced back at Zhao Sheng’s figure again.

The prescription for treating civilians from the Taoist Temple had been sent back to Liuzhou City. Yang Wuce reported this prescription to the capital, Hancheng, intending for the Emperor to quickly distribute it throughout the Liang Kingdom. The epidemic in Liang would then be under control. However, the prescription given by the Jin Kingdom differed from the previous one...

Yang Wuce didn’t believe the Jin Kingdom would be foolish enough not to worry that the Taoist Temple’s prescription had reached Liang’s knowledge and send a fake one to harm Liang.

So... what was the Jin Kingdom planning?

After a moment, Yang Wuce held the sheepskin, turned his horse around, and returned to Liuzhou City, gathering the local officials to study whether the prescription was real or fake.

Zhao Sheng swiftly returned to the Jin Army’s camp. Before he could report to Liu Hong and Bai Qingyan, Lin Kangle asked: "What did you just give to Yang Wuce?"

"I asked General Zhao to give the improved prescription for treating the epidemic to General Yang." Bai Qingyan looked at Lin Kangle and said, "General Lin need not worry!"

Hearing this, Lin Kangle widened his eyes. Though he refrained from refuting in front of Zhao Sheng, he couldn’t resist seeking Bai Qingyan after returning.

Before Lin Kangle came, Wang Xiping had already advised him, but even that couldn’t stop Lin Kangle. Worried that Lin Kangle might offend the Princess of Zhen with his blunt words, Wang Xiping followed him since... the Princess of Zhen was not in a condition to endure anger.

Bai Qingyan was sitting in the main tent, watching Bai Jinzhi flipping through the local records...

After capturing Liuzhou, Bai Qingyan, Liu Hong, and Bai Jinzhi planned to split their forces. Since Bai Jinzhi’s route had already been decided, it was natural to study the local records, which would be beneficial for future campaigns.

When Bai Jinzhi was distracted and looked up, he saw Lin Kangle and Wang Xiping, who were tugging at each other, approaching the main tent. He turned to Bai Qingyan, who was leaning against a police pocket reading: "Eldest Young Lady, General Lin Kangle and General Wang Xiping seem to be here to see you!"

Bai Qingyan, holding the bamboo slip, sat up straight and said to Bai Jinzhi: "Please invite General Wang Xiping and General Lin Kangle in."

Bai Jinzhi complied, sat up, walked out of the tent, stood with his hands behind his back, and smiled at the still-tugging Wang Xiping and Lin Kangle: "General Wang, General Lin!"

Seeing Bai Jinzhi, Lin Kangle shook off Wang Xiping’s hand, quickly strode towards the main tent, cupped his hands, and then entered the tent. Kneeling on one knee, he saluted Bai Qingyan: "Princess of Zhen, I beg your pardon, but I must ask why the Princess sent Zhao Ran with officials and herbs to treat civilians abandoned in the Taoist Temple in northern Liuzhou City previously. I worried that the prescription would be secretly sent back to Liuzhou City by Daliang’s officials! Today... the Princess directly handed the epidemic treatment prescription to Daliang! Without the prescription, it would be easier for the Jin Kingdom to take Liang, resulting in fewer casualties among our soldiers. I don’t understand the Princess’s actions..."

Wang Xiping also entered the tent and saluted Bai Qingyan: "Greetings, Princess of Zhen!"

Bai Qingyan nodded to Wang Xiping and looked at the indignant General Lin Kangle: "This is the first time I’ve seen General Lin so upset!"

Wang Xiping hurriedly stepped forward with a smile: "General Lin fears that after Liang cures the epidemic, they would mobilize more forces against the Jin Kingdom, causing greater casualties among our soldiers. Please do not blame General Lin!"

Bai Qingyan put down the bamboo slip and motioned for Wang Xiping and Lin Kangle to sit before speaking slowly: "So, General Lin... I knew that sending Zhao Ran and officials to the Taoist Temple to treat Liang civilians would likely result in the prescription being sent back to Liuzhou. Yet, I still gave another prescription to General Yang. Why?"

Bai Qingyan’s question left Lin Kangle at a loss for words.

"Have you ever heard... ’The people are the foundation of a nation’?" Bai Qingyan smiled and asked.

Lin Kangle kneeled by the table, nodding with his hand on the hilt of his sword, still visibly unconvinced.

"General Lin, broaden your perspective. When we capture Liang’s cities, those Liang civilians will become Jin citizens. Epidemics are rampant now. If we share the prescription with Liang... If the Emperor of Liang can help the civilians quell this epidemic, wouldn’t that be good? Furthermore, this prescription is given through General Yang, the defender of Liuzhou. Will the city defenders and civilians of Liang not remember this grace in the future?"

Lin Kangle lowered his eyes and pondered over Bai Qingyan’s words.

"After getting the prescription, the Emperor of Liang will need a large amount of herbs to treat the epidemic. Will he prioritize his soldiers or civilians?" Bai Qingyan asked calmly, with a compelling presence.

"The Emperor of Liang, focused on revenge, will surely prioritize soldiers!" Lin Kangle raised his head and said.

"Thus, the civilians of Liang... won’t they hope that the Jin Army, willing to save their lives and provide herbs, will capture the city and save them or their loved ones?"

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