Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 232

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.

“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?’

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!”