Chapter 79 To fight or not to fight?
An Yue hasn't been doing well recently.
The war between Qian and Xu became more and more fierce, causing the surrounding countries to tighten their control over their own resources.
Anyue was unable to purchase enough food supplies from the outside world, and the quality of life of the people declined significantly.
The food supply is fine. The harvest has been pretty good over the past two years, and it is enough for the people to live on.
But what is important is other supplies.
Iron, stone, salt, sugar, cloth, etc. are all basic materials that are very useful in daily life.
But these are not found in Anshan.
The Qian Kingdom, which usually trades with Anyue, is currently embroiled in a war. In addition, the emperor was assassinated and his whereabouts are unknown, so it has no time to care about the trade with Anyue.
After listening to this, Li Yuan just nodded.
"As immortals, we absolutely cannot interfere in wars between mortals. The consequences are too great."
"If discovered by the big guys in the sky, you will be punished."
Emperor Anyue also nodded: "Understand."
"Xu State is unwilling to invest too much manpower in attacking Qian State. It has taken advantage of its cavalry and is using surprise attacks to continuously deplete Qian State's strength."
"Qian Kingdom was also infuriated by the defeat, and people with lofty ideals joined the army one after another. The entire country is now engaged in a war against Xu Kingdom."
"This war is destined to be protracted."
"This is a difficult situation for Qian Country, and also for Anyue."
Zheng Tai Biao and Li Xiaoan were sitting aside, not paying attention to what the other two were saying, just chatting in low voices.
Li Yuan thought for a moment:
"We don't know how long the war will last. If Anyue is affected, I will definitely have to step in."
"It's just that you need to decide your attitude and how to come forward."
Emperor Anyue nodded again.
This is what he is worried about.
If we don't help Qian Kingdom, how will Anyue survive when Xu Kingdom defeats and robs Qian Kingdom?
Anyue is surrounded by natural dangers on three sides, but the only flat and smooth place is the Qian Kingdom.
Qian State is not only Anyue’s main trading partner, but also a natural defensive pass.
The military strength of Qian State is not too strong, and it is friendly to foreign countries and relies mainly on trade, so An Yue can still feel at ease.
But this Xu country...
Emperor Anyue had asked about it.
The Xu State was a typical predatory Warring States. It never focused on production, but instead loved plundering and occupying.
A country that purely relies on "robbing" to support its own country.
If Xu State took advantage of Qian State's geographical advantage and then wanted to attack Anyue, it would be like catching a turtle in a jar.
A situation of siege.
An Yue can only be slaughtered.
If An Yue helps Qian Kingdom to fight back, she will certainly be attacked madly by Xu Kingdom.
Anyue is now in a state of disrepair, with weak soldiers and fewer horses, and a shortage of food and fodder.
If we were to send out troops, I'm afraid the little national strength we have left would be exhausted.
But what if the national strength is exhausted and the Xu Kingdom is forced to retreat?
What if the Qian Kingdom turns around and intends to annex us?
People can talk about feelings between each other, but between countries, interests ultimately come first!
At present, Anyue has a total of 40 elite soldiers and field soldiers, which can prevent Qian Kingdom from having any concerns.
But what if the attack fails or is disabled!
That’s hard to say!
"The Emperor of Qian is kind, but his ministers are more shrewd than the others."
Emperor Anyue paced with his hands behind his back in the palace, thinking.
He seemed to be talking to Li Yuan, but he was also thinking to himself.
"The Emperor of Qian was assassinated and his whereabouts are unknown. All officials rebelled, and the power fell into the hands of his ministers."
"This minister is a cannibal who doesn't even leave any bones..."
Emperor Anyue had obviously inquired about the intelligence very carefully.
"If we help, our national strength will be depleted, and I'm afraid everyone will covet us."
"If you just sit there and watch, you will only have temporary peace, but it will not last long."
Emperor Anyue frowned.
Any decision he makes will change the present An Yue.
He did not dare to gamble with the lives of the people.
Li Yuan seemed to be thinking about something.
"So, the key lies in the missing Emperor Qian, right?"
He spoke softly.
Emperor Anyue nodded: "I also know the style of Emperor Qian. He has always been tolerant and compassionate to the people."
"Qian Country has suffered from war for a long time. If he regains power, he will definitely not ignore the people's complaints and send troops to stab An Yue in the back."
"But, it has been two years since he was assassinated, and there has been no news at all. I am afraid he has already died."
Li Yuan touched his chin:
"Based on the conclusion that there is smoke but no harm..."
Emperor Anyue looked at Li Yuan, somewhat puzzled.
Li Yuan smiled: "If the Emperor of Qian is already dead, then the people who assassinated him will definitely release the news to help the prime minister of Qian consolidate his power."
"It's good news that there has been no news for so long."
Emperor Anyue nodded with a wry smile:
"But even if he is not dead, how can we find him?"
"It's a chaotic situation. We in Anyue are not familiar with the territory of Qian Nation!"
"Even if we find it, it will be useless if there are no ministers in Qian Kingdom who listen to him!"
Li Yuan let out a long breath.
"But only by finding him can we get the most information."
"I believe that every emperor will always leave some room for himself."
"Whether to send troops or not may have to wait until we find the Emperor of Qian and understand the situation before making a decision."
Emperor Anyue looked at Zheng Taibiao and Li Xiaoan who were talking and laughing beside him, and sighed.
"There is no one familiar with Qian Country."
Hearing this, Li Yuan thought for a moment and said, "I know someone in Qian Country."
"Her name is Zhao Wanjun, and she works in the capital of Qian State."
"If she hadn't died in the battle, she might be able to help us find the Emperor of Qian."
"Moreover, the Emperor of Qian Kingdom trusts the Zhao family."
Li Yuan threw out key information.
Emperor Anyue pondered for a moment.
"The Zhao family disappeared more than two years ago."
"Although Zhao Wanjun's life was saved, he was dismissed from his post as a clerk and demoted to a border town in Qian State as a patrol officer."
"There is no one to ask at the moment, so let's ask someone to go look for her."
"It's just that the country of Qian is in such a mess right now, and looking for someone is like looking for a needle in a haystack."
Li Yuan shrugged: "We can only try it first."
"If it really doesn't work, we can only think of a way to send troops to help Qian Kingdom repel Xu Kingdom first."
He felt a little sad for Zhao Wanjun in his heart.
Although the case of the golden thief quelled the riot, it also made Zhao Wanjun a thorn in the eyes of those people.
The female judge who was full of vigor and vitality was defeated in the end.
He is straightforward, ignorant of the ways of the world, and hates evil. Although he lives up to his official uniform, he harms himself and his loved ones.
In the dark, those who share the "cake" will not tolerate the existence of people who like to follow the law.
Emperor Anyue began to arrange people to secretly inquire about Zhao Wanjun's whereabouts.
Li Yuan thought about it, and although he was a little embarrassed, he still said:
"If she is still alive, tell her that the people who went to look for her are in cahoots with Li Xiaoyao."
Emperor Anyue was puzzled.
Li Yuan was embarrassed and tried to dig out a three-bedroom apartment with his feet:
"Li Xiaoyao was the pseudonym I used when I first traveled to the outside world."
Zheng Tai Biao had been listening without knowing when. He turned around and grinned:
"Xiaoyao is such a meaningful name, but you ruined it!"
"You should be called Li Xuyuan!"
Li Yuan's eyes widened: "Can I have dinner? Don't say anything!"
"No one is weak, not me!"
Zheng Tai Biao looked at Li Yuan's face full of worry and chuckled.