The Empress's No.1 Lackey

Chapter 1058 - 585: The Second Prince Returns to the Mortal World

"What do you all think?"

Prince Jing spoke steadily.

After a brief silence, the first strategist stepped forward and spoke eloquently, "Your Highness, the collapse of Yunfu was within our expectations, it just happened a bit sooner, but it doesn’t affect the outcome. That Zhao Douan was able to turn Zhao Shixiong against us, indeed caught us off guard, and the court’s overall East-West Front strategy has shifted, with Xue Shence biting at our side like a rabid dog, which is admittedly troublesome. However, ultimately, the court is rushing to capture Jingchuan City to resolve its predicament of being cut off from supplies... Though a minor victory, it exposes their desperation... As for Xu Jingtang, though defeated, returning to Yunfu might not be a bad thing. Firstly, it still poses a threat to the court, and the court will inevitably station a significant force outside Yunfu to guard against Xu Jingtang’s possible breakout, which can tie down a lot of troops. Secondly, the Yunfu Army, having been defeated, has seemingly lost the chance to compete with you for the throne... This time, while the court and Xu Jingtang are entangled, we can reap the benefits like a fisherman, preserving our strength and conveniently taking over his supporters and territories... It can be said that the advantage is ours... Next, we only need to build high walls, accumulate grain widely... and wait until after this winter, and perhaps by next year, the situation may turn in our favor. As for Prince Huaian’s betrayal, ha... he has always been a fence-sitter, his defection or not matters little."

With these words, everyone in the tent nodded in agreement.

Xu Jinglong listened, marveling to himself, thinking indeed, the pen is mightier, and the speech did stir one’s emotions...

However, Xu Jinglong also knew that although the strategist’s words were somewhat embellished, they were mostly accurate.

The court indeed caught a breath, but as long as Xu Jingtang is still around, still holding the Yunfu base, the overall situation has not fundamentally changed.

In fact, for Prince Jing’s faction, it might be more beneficial than harmful... at least there is one less formidable neighboring enemy.

"Correct," Prince Jing nodded slightly, satisfied, and laughed, "Zimou’s words are correct, Xu Jingtang’s defeat lies in the discord within Yunfu, whereas my Jiancheng Army is united, which is..."

As he was speaking, suddenly footsteps were heard outside the tent, and an informant entered the tent, walked up to Prince Jing’s ear, and whispered, "Reporting to Your Highness, the upper echelon of Kuangfu Society seeks an audience."

Kuangfu Society? Prince Jing was taken aback, very surprised.

Wasn’t this organization opposed to the Empress falling apart with the death of Zhuang Xiaocheng?

And yet they have come seeking us?

Could it be... because they have also learned of Xu Jingtang’s collapse, so they chose to turn to me?

Prince Jing’s eyes lit up, somewhat intrigued.

It should be known that although Kuangfu Society is no longer a major force, there are still a handful of strong individuals remaining within it, if they could be brought under my command...

Immediately, Prince Jing stood up, ordered Princely Heir Xu Jinglong and Princess Consort Lu Yaner to stay and discuss military matters with the generals, while he temporarily left.

A moment later.

Prince Jing, in another tent, saw three unexpected visitors.

The first was the former Great Commander of the Imperial Palace, Qi Yuchun.

The second was the Earth God Mage, Ren Kun.

Both were skilled fighters, the left and right arms of Zhuang Xiaocheng, strong individuals of the Worldly Realm.

However, what truly surprised Prince Jing was the third person, a mysterious figure wearing a hood, sitting in the tent, with Qi Yuchun and Ren Kun obediently standing on either side.

Presenting a scene where this person was obviously in charge.

Who is this person? Could it be the new leader of Kuangfu Society? Prince Jing wondered.

Only to see that mysterious figure turn towards him, extended two elegant, fair hands, gently removing the hood, revealing a young man’s face, with a smile, "Uncle, long time no see."

Prince Jing took several steps back in shock and disbelief, "Xu... Jian Wen!?"