are the power behind the Crown Prince."Su Pingbei widened his eyes and said unconvinced, "My son still doesn't understand. After years of keeping a low profile and protecting oneself, why is it sudden...Chapter 1687: It's Not Only Qin Who Has Talents

"Xiao Sheng He···"

Yelü Shenxuan chewed over the name for a moment, then smiled and said: "Hundreds of years ago, there was an unparalleled military genius from the Central Plains named Xiao He. Legend has it that he commanded troops like a god, repeatedly using fewer soldiers to defeat more and turning defeats into victories. He helped the emperor at the time conquer the entire empire. He could be considered the epitome of a general. You, Xiao Shenghe, do you aspire to this level"

Xiao Sheng He said in a deep voice, "To His Royal Highness, my ancestors were once defeated by him. Every generation of our family chooses a son to be named Xiao Sheng He, with the hope that one day, they can realize the ideal embodied in this name."

"That's great."

Yelü Shenxuan nodded. He didn't care how convoluted and bizarre Xiao Shenghe's family history was, nor did he care whether he carried the weight of family glory on his shoulders. All he wanted was a talented person with intelligence and ambition.

"What you just said, is there any basis for it" Yelu Shenxuan asked.

Xiao Sheng hesitated for a moment before answering, "I have no evidence, it's just my guess."

To this answer, Yelü Shenxuan did not feel surprised.

"If I were to assume your suspicion of a mole is true, would you have the confidence to help me catch them"

Upon hearing Yelü Shenxuan's question, Xiao Shenghe's breathing suddenly quickened.

In the Liao Kingdom, to achieve social mobility, relying on herding cattle and horses was impossible. The only way was to join the army and earn military merit.

But for an ordinary noble like Xiao Shenghe, who had no powerful figures backing him, a position of Commander-in-chief was already the limit. To break through that, the only way was to gain the recognition of a powerful figure.

In Liao, there was no one bigger than the prince who could ascend to the throne immediately.

"That's good."

Yelü Shenxuan liked this kind of personality that was capable and direct, never being coy or humble.

"What do you need me to do The only condition is that this cannot be investigated openly. We have no evidence, and right now, stabilizing the morale of the army is our top priority. Absolutely do not let the soldiers outside know that their supplies are gone, and that they were betrayed from within. I trust you understand what I mean."

Xiao Sheng immediately replied, "I understand, Your Highness. I need an order from the Crown Prince to return to Yueya Pass immediately. Officially, this is due to the loss of supplies this time. The Crown Prince must capture that group of Qin soldiers, and I want to lead this operation. Additionally, I require the Crown Prince's authorization to control the military power of Yueya Pass when necessary."

Yelü Shenxuan narrowed his eyes slightly upon hearing this.

The army left behind at Yueyaguan was roughly 20,000 strong, but most were wounded and unable to participate in the pursuit. Only about 10,000 were actually capable of fighting.

Although this matter carries some risk, in Yelu Shenxuan's view, it is worthwhile.

So his hesitation only lasted a few breaths, and then Xiao Shenghe heard what sounded to him like heavenly music.

"Alright, I'll give you everything you want. Orders and authorization, I can write them right now... Are you planning to start at Moonlit Pass"

Xiao Sheng said firmly, "The prince knows that this batch of Qin troops cannot stay outside Yueya Pass forever. They have to pass through the pass and return to Qin State. Their only way is to rely on insiders to help them cross the pass. Therefore, as long as we hold onto Yueya Pass, we can not only capture them but also find out the insiders."to provide grain and money for disaster relief. This vicious cycle leads to an empty treasury and increasingly impoverished people. When the people are poor, the treasury becomes even emptier, which i...