After Transmigration: Building a Kingdom in Turbulent Times-Chapter 814 - 804: Great Alliance Leader

Since the Emperor was captured, the world has boiled over like a pot of boiling water, with all the demons and monsters that once lay quietly at the bottom now bubbling up with the rising steam.

In this world, the vast majority of people are like duckweed in water, passively drifting with the flow, with no anchor or choice;

A small number are able to choose sides, either pledging allegiance to the Xiongnu, or heading to Jiangdong to ally with the newly emerged King Langya, or going to Yu State to join Zhao Hanzhang;

Even fewer decide to create their own camps, becoming the ones others choose.

Sima Rui is a distant relative of the imperial family, not related by Emperor Wu’s bloodline, and besides Wang Dao and Wang Dun, he doesn’t have many supporters.

Prince Yuzhang, King Qin, and Prince Xindu are yet to be found. Although young, they are Emperor Wu’s grandsons, closer in bloodline; by then one can be selected to support from among them who is more intelligent.

Most importantly, Zhao Hanzhang hasn’t spoken yet.

So although Sima Rui issued a proclamation, few responded to the call.

Wang Dun then set out with a large army from Jianye, heading upstream to subdue the traitorous and refugee armies, to establish Sima Rui’s authority.

Yu State ignored them, as Zhao Ming both sought members of the imperial family and continuously supplied Zhao Hanzhang with officials capable of governing and fighting. 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

Zhao Hanzhang forged ahead triumphantly, directly reaching the outskirts of Pingyang City.

She has taken over most of Shangdang County, Pingyang County, and even Guangping County, too busy to pay attention to the changing situation in Jiangdong.

They couldn’t reach there regardless, so even though Sima Rui emerged, Zhao Ming wasn’t happy, but he wouldn’t waste manpower and energy on him.

However, Wang Dun and Wang Dao wanting Jingzhou to obey Sima Rui is excessive.

After some contemplation, he issued a proclamation in Zhao Hanzhang’s name, calling righteous people nationwide to assist the Jin Court and rescue the Emperor.

The proclamation reached Jingzhou, where under Wang Si Niang’s influence, the populace was incited, rolling up their sleeves to join the army heading north to fight the Xiongnu and rescue the Emperor.

The Emperor and Zhao Hanzhang’s reputation grew in Jingzhou, sporadic rebellious refugees heard Zhao Family Army wouldn’t seize provisions, immediately ceased rebellion, and transformed into righteous forces locally, seeking the County Magistrate, saying they were there to join the northern expedition against traitors.

They hoped they could bear the surname Zhao.

The County Magistrate was no fool, naturally knowing their origin, but... choosing between causing chaos in Jingzhou and causing chaos against the Xiongnu, naturally, they chose the latter, so they turned a blind eye, pretended not to know, took them in and sent them to Jiangling Governor Mansion, where supplies and generals were uniformly assigned, to lead them north to resist the Xiongnu.

This directly cut off Wang Dun’s retreat. He originally planned to enter Jingzhou under the pretense of quelling rebels, now it was impossible, so he could only send a letter to inform Wang Si Niang and Wang Meizi, that the Great Alliance Leader wants to summon them to jointly discuss the matter of resisting traitors.

Of course, at this time Wang Dun is still in Lujiang, far from Jingzhou, so the letter is sent over first.

Wang Meizi frowned after reading the letter, asking Wang Si Niang, "Should we go?"

Wang Si Niang tore the letter before his eyes, emotionless, saying, "No!"

She was Zhao Hanzhang’s person, only listens to Yu State’s orders, Sima Rui claimed to be the Great Alliance Leader, can he command her? Both are State Governors, what right does he, a Xuzhou Governor, have to govern her, the Jingzhou Governor?

Wang Meizi looked at the torn letter for a long time without speaking, "Even if you don’t intend to go, you shouldn’t have torn it. I still have to reply to Uncle."

Wang Yifeng was very displeased, coldly saying, "Why bother responding? Just let his messenger report back, saying those greedy for life and profit don’t deserve to speak with me."

Wang Meizi: ...

Wang Yifeng angrily said, "Though I haven’t personally gone to Yun City, I know he promised to send troops to assist Your Majesty."

"Him being the Guangzhou Governor was one because Hanzhang mediated; two because of Your Majesty’s generosity; even Gou Xi gave ground, how could he not return the favor?" Wang Yifeng said, "In the end, he returned to Guangzhou and fled with his people and wealth, even recommending some prince as the Great Alliance Leader."

"Doesn’t he realize, with Hanzhang present, what count as Sima Rui?" Wang Yifeng said, "During the few days in Yun City, he didn’t even have the qualification to pay respects to Hanzhang."

Wang Meizi: "...Not really, he didn’t go to avoid suspicion, no one in the Imperial Family would dare meet Zhao Hanzhang in Your Majesty and Gou Xi’s presence."

Not afraid of being suspected by Your Majesty and Gou Xi of colluding with Zhao Hanzhang to change the world?

Wang Yifeng didn’t care, anyway, she now disliked Wang Dun.

She only disliked Wang Cheng before, but now it seems, Wang Dun is equally detestable, "Father indeed has consistently poor judgment, picking two pretty unremarkable people."

Wang Meizi had a headache, changing the topic, "Who do you want to lead the army north?"

Wang Yifeng said, "I want Brother to go."

Wang Meizi was taken aback, "Me?"

Wang Yifeng nodded, "Northern Land is in turmoil, I’m not at ease with Luoyang, and worry about second sister, you can directly lead a large army to Luoyang to support, and also take care of second sister."

Wang Meizi thought briefly, also wanting to go, if they can recover the homeland together with Zhao Hanzhang and stabilize Northern Land completely, it would be even better.

So he nodded, "Can you manage alone here?"

Wang Yifeng said, "How could I be alone, there are so many people in the office here."

She paused then said, "Besides, there’s still Second Uncle."

Wang Cheng is their paternal uncle, different from Wang Dun who is a clan uncle, though they look down on each other, there is some affection between nieces and uncle.

Especially, Wang Cheng shares some views with Wang Yifeng.

For instance, they both support the call-to-arms, heading north to resist the Xiongnu and rescue the Emperor.

Even Jingzhou, controlled by the descendants of Mrs. Wang, doesn’t respond to King Langya’s call, and others ignore King Langya even more.

Wang Dao had to personally persuade Wang Yifeng.

Wang Yifeng is not afraid of this uncle, immediately debating in letters with him, arguing that King Langya’s reputation is insufficient to hold the position of Great Alliance Leader, currently only Zhao Hanzhang in the world has this qualification.

Now that the Emperor is captured, the urgent task is to find other Imperial Family members, led by Zhao Hanzhang to choose a Crown Prince, then focus on rescuing the Emperor.

Considering the geographical location of Yu State, Zhao Hanzhang’s power and reputation, she is the most suitable person to be the Great Alliance Leader, King Langya’s reputation is insufficient to rally the world.

Don’t believe me, just look, who is willing to heed his call now?

Wang Dao remained silent, no longer debating with her, but began contacting local aristocrats in Jiangdong, first persuading them, then using their influence to build momentum for King Langya;

On the other side, he continued to let Wang Dun subdue rebel and refugee armies, ensuring the safety upstream of Jianye.

While they racked their brains trying to firmly sit in the Great Alliance Leader position, Zhao Hanzhang had already joined forces with Fu Tinghan, and sent letters to Liu Kun, Wang Jun, among others, asking them to also dispatch troops against the Xiongnu.

Though she didn’t bear the title of Great Alliance Leader, her actions were indeed those of the Great Alliance Leader.