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Chapter 123 Preventing Foreign Enemies, Jia Xiaoyan's Journey
Just as the two sides were deadlocked, the envoys from Japan and the United States understood his meaning, so they packed their bags and left early the next day. When Jiang Liushen learned of the news, many ministers gathered in the study: "Your Majesty, Japan and the United States have not achieved their goal, and they will not give up easily. It seems that we are prepared."
"Alright, don't be too anxious. I have received a letter from Emperor Xiao. He told us to rest assured that the reason they want to join forces with us to attack the Nanzhao Kingdom is because the Nanzhao Kingdom has created a mysterious and powerful cannon."
Upon hearing this, the ministers immediately began to discuss among themselves. An elderly minister stepped forward, trembling, and asked, "The Divine Machine Cannon is extremely powerful. If it were used against Japan, could they withstand it?"
Guided by the system, Jia Xiaoyan traveled day and night, finally arriving in Xijing Kingdom at top speed. Stepping off the carriage, gazing at the magnificent yet somewhat solemn Xijing Kingdom's imperial palace, she took a deep breath, her heart filled with both nervousness and anticipation.
She headed straight for the palace gates, but was stopped by guards wielding long spears. "Halt! This is a forbidden area of the palace; unauthorized personnel are not allowed to approach!" The guards' voices were deep and authoritative.
Jia Xiaoyan hurriedly said, "Brothers, I have an important matter to discuss with His Majesty, concerning the safety of the Xijing Kingdom!" The guards looked at each other, clearly suspicious of this strange woman who had suddenly appeared.
One of the older guards frowned and asked, "Who are you? What proof do you have that concerns the safety of my Xijing Kingdom?"
Just as everyone was at a stalemate, Jia Xiaoyan's eyes suddenly lit up, and a flash of inspiration struck her. She swiftly activated the mysterious system in her hand, and in the blink of an eye, a beautiful scroll appeared before everyone's eyes. The person depicted in the scroll was none other than the stunningly beautiful and renowned Princess Gu Liuli of the Western Jing Kingdom.
Jia Xiaoyan carefully presented the scroll to the guards, then said sincerely, "Brothers, to be honest, I am a close friend of Princess Gu Liuli of Xijing Kingdom. I have come to your country on her behalf. She knows that I will be here today, so I hope that you brothers can do me a favor and let me into the palace for a meeting."
Upon hearing this, the guards gathered around, examining the figure in the portrait. Although some doubts remained, they dared not be careless or negligent, given that it involved a friend of the princess. After some discussion, one of the guards decided to go to the palace first to report the matter to the emperor.
Time ticked by, and the wait always felt incredibly long. Finally, after a short while, the guard who had gone to report returned hurriedly. He walked quickly to Jia Xiaoyan and said solemnly, "His Majesty has granted you permission to enter the palace to meet him, but let me make this clear: if he discovers any ill intentions or ulterior motives on your part, he will certainly not let you off easily!"
Upon hearing this, Jia Xiaoyan's heart tightened, but she still nodded repeatedly and replied, "Thank you for reminding me, elder brother. I have absolutely no ill intentions." After saying that, she followed closely behind the guard and stepped lightly into the magnificent palace.
As they walked, Jia Xiaoyan's gaze was frequently drawn to the magnificent architecture and exquisite decorations around them. However, she was preoccupied with her own thoughts and had no time to appreciate these beautiful sights. Before she knew it, they had arrived before the solemn and majestic hall.
The Emperor of Xijing sat enthroned on the dragon throne, a symbol of supreme power, exuding an awe-inspiring aura of majesty. His sharp, hawk-like eyes were fixed intently on Jia Xiaoyan below, as if trying to see right through her.
Feeling immense pressure from above, Jia Xiaoyan dared not hesitate for a moment. She quickly knelt down on both knees, respectfully performed a grand salute, and loudly proclaimed, "This humble woman, Jia Xiaoyan, pays her respects to Your Majesty!"
The emperor frowned slightly and asked in a somewhat low voice, "I've heard you keep saying it concerns the safety of my Western Jing Kingdom. What exactly is it? Tell me the truth quickly!"
Faced with the emperor's questioning, Jia Xiaoyan took a deep breath, trying to calm her nervous emotions.
Then, she slowly took out the crystal-clear jade pendant and a well-sealed letter from her bosom, raised them above her head, presented them to the emperor, and said softly, "Your Majesty, these two items were given to you by Princess Liuli on my behalf."
Upon hearing that it was his own sister who had sent her, the emperor's eyes flashed with surprise. He gestured to the eunuch beside him to bring the item. He took the jade pendant and examined it carefully. The familiar patterns and style confirmed that it was indeed Gu Liuli's. Then, he opened the letter and quickly skimmed through it, his expression growing increasingly grave.
After reading the letter, the emperor turned his gaze back to Jia Xiaoyan: "In the letter, Liuli mentioned that you have a special mission concerning Japan and the United States. Please tell me in detail."
Jia Xiaoyan cleared her throat and said in an orderly manner, "Your Majesty, I have come to assist you on the orders of the system. The Japanese and American countries are plotting against the Nanzhao Kingdom. They are trying to join forces with the Xijing Kingdom to attack the Nanzhao Kingdom, but in reality, they are afraid of the Nanzhao Kingdom's newly developed Divine Cannon. If they fail, they are very likely to launch a war against the Xijing Kingdom."
The emperor leaned back on his dragon throne, his fingers lightly tapping the armrest. After a moment of contemplation, he said, "Then what are your brilliant ideas?"
At this moment, a mechanical voice rang in Jia Xiaoyan's mind: "Ding! Congratulations to the host for completing the mission and arriving in Xijing Kingdom. Special reward: the method of making explosives." In just a few seconds, Jia Xiaoyan could hear her mind buzzing, and soon her mind was full of knowledge about making explosives.
"Hmm?" Jiang Liushen looked at Jia Xiaoyan, who was in a daze, without saying anything. In fact, he didn't understand at all why his sister said she could help him.
Jia Xiaoyan closed her eyes tightly, concentrated her mind, and summoned the system's operating interface in her mind.
In an instant, countless complex data and information flooded into her consciousness. She skillfully used the system's big data analysis capabilities to delve into the past combat records of the two armies. Those past battles played out before her eyes like a vivid video, every detail captured by her.
As the analysis deepened, Jia Xiaoyan discovered that most of the Japanese soldiers were agile and quick-moving. In past battles, they often took advantage of the cover of night to silently approach the enemy camp and launch surprise attacks. This night raid tactic made it difficult for many opponents to defend against.
The American army, with its advanced siege equipment such as giant catapults and sturdy siege towers, had the upper hand in siege warfare, and each attack caused enormous damage to the enemy's city walls.
Based on the system's prompts, Jia Xiaoyan shared her thoughts: "I understand that the Japanese army excels at night raids, while the American army relies on advanced siege equipment. Based on this, I have devised a plan that combines 'real and virtual attacks, offense and defense.' For the first intensive soldier training, we only need to select the most elite soldiers, and we will see results in less than ten days."