Chapter 34: Inside and Outside the Imperial Court

Just after noon the next day, intelligence about the border was sent in at full speed. The court was both surprised and delighted. They were surprised that the war had finally broken out, and they were surprised that the enemy's surprise attack was resolved so easily. The ministers were excited, waiting for the emperor to summon them, and curious about the emperor's next arrangements. However, the emperor only sent the war intelligence to everyone, and did not issue any orders. The prime minister and the ministers who had a say remained silent. Please remember me.

Compared with the silent waiting of the court officials, the people of the Qianhe Dynasty were not in such a good mood. For a time, people were panicked and talked a lot. The Qianhe Dynasty, which had not fully recovered due to the rebellion, once again fell into a trough. Many people, especially those in the imperial city, once again returned to the state of staying at home.

In the hearts of the people, war is a horrible plague. Once it starts, it will spread endlessly. No matter whether their country wins or loses the war in the end, the people will definitely be the most unlucky ones. It is truly said that when a country prospers, the people suffer; when a country perishes, the people suffer.

However, after three or five days, even the people who were cut off from the news discovered that this war was different. Why was it different? There was no collection of grain, no conscription, and no tension as in war. The entire imperial city was still the same as it was before the war. When the people discovered this, they gradually began to go out and discuss the war in every corner.

In the court, the ministers remained silent, but they looked at the emperor differently.

Debauched, cruel and brutal, these adjectives are no longer used to describe the empress of the Qianhe Dynasty. She is extremely cunning and mysterious. She can make clouds turn with her hands and rain with her back. In the hearts of court officials, Qianhe Liyou has become a true emperor, controlling everything with indifference, which makes people fearful.

"Your Majesty, I admire you more and more. You control everything from thousands of miles away. I wonder what arrangements Your Majesty has next and whether you need me to do anything." In the imperial study, Long Xizhao was excited. She was a warmonger, but it was a pity that the war had started but she had no part in it. She was really anxious.

"Xi Zhao, although there are many people on the front line, there are not many people. If you want to go, I can agree." Although the front line has won a great victory, it does not mean the end of the war. Instead, it is a beginning. The Sang Kingdom is mobilizing troops. It can be said that the two countries are in a stalemate and war may break out at any time.

"I do want to go, but I'm afraid I'm insignificant in the emperor's arrangement. Even if I'm willing to be a soldier, I may not be able to go to the battlefield. Your Majesty, please don't tease me." Long Xizhao smiled bitterly. The emperor now likes to tease people like more and more. The playfulness hidden in the gloomy atmosphere makes her always cautious. When she got along with the emperor before, she could guess the emperor's thoughts, but now she feels that the emperor is getting more and more sophisticated. She thinks that the emperor's acting was so great before that he actually fooled everyone. But now the emperor has returned to his original character. It turns out that he is so powerful that people can't help but admire him.

She sincerely felt honored to be able to serve such an emperor. She believed that the Qianhe Dynasty would become more and more prosperous under the leadership of the emperor, and she would be very honored to become a strong part of this glorious history.

"Lord Long, you don't need to test the emperor. If there is anything he needs you to do, the emperor will naturally give the order." Li Yao watched the fight between the monarch and his minister with amusement, but every time it was just Long Xizhao who was teased by the emperor.

"Li Yao, Xizhao, I summoned you here this time because I have something for you to do. I have received news that, in addition to the battlefields at the border, Sang State is continuously sending spies to our country and the other three countries. Although it has long been a phenomenon for countries to send spies to other countries, Sang State's actions this time are obviously not ordinary spies, but preparations for war. This war, no matter what the outcome, will not be the end, but the beginning of a real war between the five major countries. I have a hunch that the calm is over. I now want you to secretly mobilize all the forces that can be mobilized, prepare supplies, train the army, make plans, and make all preparations for a war. You must not be caught off guard by the enemy. Moreover, I absolutely do not like to be passively beaten. As long as I have prepared everything, the war will no longer be something the other side can control. Do you understand what I mean?"

Li Yao and Long Xizhao exchanged glances. Even Li Yao, who was calm, showed obvious excitement in his eyes.

"We will obey your order and do our best to fulfill your orders."

"Okay, go ahead and do what you have to do."

After Li Yao and Long Xizhao left, Qianhe Liyou also stood up and walked out of the imperial study. Feng Ying followed behind her, but she waved her hand, indicating that there was no need to follow her, as she just wanted to walk alone.

Walking out of the imperial study, there is a small garden. Although it is not as grand and magnificent as the imperial garden, it is also very exquisite. It is used for the emperor to relax after work. Qianhe Liyou walked to the rattan chair in the garden and sat down. There were guards standing not far away but they did not dare to approach, leaving the emperor with a quiet space to be alone.

"An Hui, what do you think is the meaning of war?" An Hui has been with her for a few days, and she has sort of adapted to it.

“War is a weapon and a strategy. Whether you win or not is important but not important either. The most important thing is whether the goal is achieved.”

"Okay, very good, An Hui, I admire you more and more." Qianhe Liyou was not stingy with his praise, especially to those who needed praise.

There was a hint of embarrassment on An Hui's face. It was the first time that the emperor praised him like this. He was surprised and also felt a little embarrassed.

"My subordinates are shallow."

"No need to be modest. I'm grateful to you." Qian Heliyou looked at the path not far away. A figure was walking towards here. She looked familiar. It seemed that

"Stop, who are you?" The guard guarding the small garden stopped the intruder. It was a man in palace clothes, about seventeen or eighteen years old, with a panicked look on his face.

"Sister Guard, I am the servant of the Concubine, and I want to see the Emperor. Could you please inform me, please?"

"The attendant of the Concubine." The two guards looked at each other and saw hesitation in each other's eyes. If it was in the past, they would not dare to stop the attendant of the Concubine. But now is different. Even if they don't want to embarrass the attendant, it's hard to say to the emperor. They don't want to displease the emperor because of a concubine who was banished to the cold palace.

"Sister Guard, please, something has happened to the Queen. After all, the child in the Queen's belly is the Emperor's. The Emperor will definitely see the Queen. Please inform me immediately. We cannot waste any more time. If we are late, the child may not be safe." The little palace servant who called himself Qingzhou was almost crying with anxiety. He only thought of the Emperor because he had no other choice. He must see the Emperor.

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