Knowing full well that they would die, yet daring to come to the capital – that would be truly bizarre.

Jiang Chen summoned Shi Ping, handing him a token. "Bypass the northern military camp and find Bao Qimeng."

Shi Ping's face lit up with surprise. "Does Your Majesty want Bao Qimeng to attack from both sides with us?"

"No."

Jiang Chen slowly shook his head. "What I need her to do is prevent anyone from escaping from her side."

"I do not wish for outsiders to interfere in the affairs of my Great Wei."

Enlightened, Shi Ping took the token and departed immediately.

Subsequently, Jiang Chen drafted an edict to announce to the world.

"Cao Zhenrong, the commanding officer of the Northern Army, disobeys imperial orders, embezzles military funds, and attempts to rebel! For the sake of Great Wei and its people, I will personally lead the campaign!"

This edict caused quite a stir throughout Great Wei.

Especially among the common people, the shock was the greatest.

"He is a good emperor!"

"First, he distributed land to us, and now he personally leads the campaign for our sake!"

"We can't help much, but we can offer some grain!"

For a time, people everywhere in Great Wei offered their meager savings of grain.

When this news reached the capital, the ministers were all greatly astonished.

What was going on?

This tyrant actually had so much support from the people?

This was unbelievable!

Jiang Chen looked at the memorials, feeling somewhat moved.

He said to Xu Changqing, "Minister Xu, during my personal campaign, you must be even more diligent and not let the people down, understand?"

"Your subject will certainly live up to Your Majesty's expectations!"

On the twentieth day of the fifth lunar month, Jiang Chen held a rally outside the palace.

People near the capital came to cheer Jiang Chen on.

After completing the ceremonies, Jiang Chen led 70,000 troops north.

"What? He actually wants to personally lead the campaign?"

In the Northern Army camp, Cao Zhenrong doubted the news was real when he heard it.

"Lord, it's true. I heard many people support him and even voluntarily contribute grain," said a confidant.

"Hmph! Hypocritical show!" Cao Zhenrong snorted disdainfully.

"We have 100,000 troops. Even if he throws everything he has at us, it's only 80,000."

"And our soldiers have just experienced a bloody battle with the Xiongnu. How can 80,000 pampered soldiers from the capital compare?"

A flash of ambition crossed Cao Zhenrong's eyes.

"Since he wants to personally lead the campaign, I'll make sure he doesn't return!"

"It's time for a change of ruler in this Great Wei!"

Thinking of this, Cao Zhenrong suddenly became excited. "I'm going to be the emperor! Hahahaha..."

Xiongnu. Bao Qimeng looked at Shi Ping.

The meaning Shi Ping conveyed surprised her greatly.

"You mean, he doesn't need my help?"

"That's what His Majesty said," Shi Ping replied.

"Why?"

Bao Qimeng didn't understand. "If we join forces, I believe we can quell the rebellion quickly."

"This..."

Shi Ping hesitated for a moment, but still didn't say what Jiang Chen had said. "I think His Majesty doesn't want you to suffer losses."

These words immediately made Bao Qimeng happy, revealing a delighted smile.

"Really? Then he's so kind."

"Please help me convey a message to him. After the rebellion is quelled, I would like to meet him."

Shi Ping nodded in agreement and then left quickly.

He had to return to His Majesty's side before the battle began to protect His Majesty.

Not long after Shi Ping left, another person on horseback came to see Bao Qimeng.

Bao Qimeng was very surprised, and even more surprised when she saw who it was.

"Who are you?" Bao Qimeng asked.

"I am a confidant of General Cao."

The man said with a smile, "I've come to make a deal with you."

Hearing that the other party was Jiang Chen's enemy, Bao Qimeng's expression changed, and she asked, "What deal?"

"The current Emperor of Great Wei is absurd and licentious, causing resentment both inside and outside the court, but they are powerless to resist."

"General Cao, thinking of the suffering of the people, is willing to be the first for the sake of the world."

"If you are willing to lend us a hand, after the General succeeds, he can give you the area he currently guards, how about it?"

After speaking, the man's expression was full of confidence.

He believed that with such great benefits, Bao Qimeng would definitely be tempted.

"Guards."

Bao Qimeng said indifferently.

The man noticed something was wrong and asked, "What do you want to do?"

"Drive this person out!"

"Yes!"

The man was shocked and quickly said, "Such a large area, are you still not satisfied? How about giving you everything north of the Yellow River..."

Before he could finish speaking, he was dragged out.

Bao Qimeng's face was full of anger.

If this kind of traitor who sells out his country was one of her subordinates, he would have died a hundred times over.

If Jiang Chen hadn't been unwilling to let her get involved in this war, she would have personally killed him.

After this incident, Bao Qimeng was completely relieved.

Before the battle had even begun, the other party's momentum had weakened significantly.

Jiang Chen will definitely win!

Western military camp.

Commander Tian Cheng looked coldly at the messenger.

"You mean, the court has discovered our embezzlement of military funds?"

The messenger nodded repeatedly. "Exactly! Now the court's army has already set off north."

Tian Cheng thought for a while and waved his hand. "You can leave first, let me think."

After the messenger retreated, Tian Cheng coughed and a woman walked out from the inner room.

"Miao'er, what do you think?" Tian Cheng asked.

A cold light flashed in Tian Miaomiao's narrow eyes, and she said, "Father, this is just Cao Zhenrong's tactic to tie us together with him."

"Oh?"

Tian Cheng asked, "Miao'er thinks that the court hasn't discovered our anomalies in the military funds?"

"Father, the edict clearly stated that he discovered it while leading the army in battle," Tian Miaomiao said.

Tian Cheng frowned and said, "What if it's just a trick to confuse us?"

"Impossible!"

Tian Miaomiao shook her head. "Father, you know what kind of person the current emperor is. Describing him as unlearned and incompetent is praising him!"

"I heard that the current Minister of Revenue is Xu Changqing?" Tian Cheng asked again.

"Although Xu Changqing has some talent, it's only in business. And the fact that he can serve as the Minister of Revenue clearly shows that the current emperor is nepotistic."

"How could such an absurd and incompetent person discover our actions?"

Tian Cheng smiled and couldn't help but praise, "Miao'er is absolutely right! Hahahaha..."

He then asked, "Is this an opportunity?"

Tian Miaomiao shook her head. "Father, we have been trading with the Quanrong for so many years, and we will soon be able to make them work for us."

"At that time, wouldn't it be better to attack Great Wei together with the Quanrong than to cooperate with Cao Zhenrong?"

"Good! Miao'er's analysis is really excellent! I almost misunderstood!"

Tian Cheng nodded repeatedly, Tian Miaomiao's reasoning completely strengthened his thoughts.