After learning that Japan was the culprit, Feng Qingyun realized that the matter was far more complicated than she had imagined.

They kept researching the information, trying to uncover the mysterious mastermind behind it all.

Luo Bao is right. With the limited knowledge and abilities of those uncivilized barbarians in Japan, they could never have devised such a vicious and meticulous plan.

There must be a cunning mastermind behind it all, hiding in the shadows and manipulating everything.

The officials in the imperial court, who had maintained a semblance of dignity, suddenly erupted into chaos.

Several officials were so angry that their faces turned red, their teeth clenched, veins bulging on their foreheads, and they kept cursing.

Those ministers who had previously held reservations about conquering Japan were now filled with remorse, their faces etched with self-reproach and anger.

Although they had seen many movies and TV series about Japan's wolfish ambitions and were aware of the atrocities it had committed against neighboring countries.

But for some reason, I always naively believe that those are old stories from another world in the long river of history.

The peaceful coexistence of Japan and Tianxuan today may be different from that of Japan in another world.

They also believed that the conquest of Japan should be carried out cautiously and with a long-term plan.

However, the harsh reality before them was like a resounding slap in the face.

The anger in their hearts was instantly ignited, burning fiercely and consuming all their luck and hesitation.

They couldn't help but hate their own pedantry and shortsightedness, for they had been deceived by the apparent peace of Japan and overlooked the enormous threat it posed.

At this moment, they finally understood that, as the saying goes, "It is easier to change mountains and rivers than to change one's nature," and that the treacherous and cunning nature of the Japanese was ingrained in their very bones.

If their descendants are so unscrupulous, how could their ancestors have been kind? Their wolfish ambitions have never changed; they are just waiting for the right opportunity.

Immediately, the court was filled with righteous indignation. The ministers denounced the heinous crimes of Japan in their hearts.

The military generals were eager to mount their warhorses and rush to the battlefield, while the civil officials, abandoning their usual refined manners, were plotting to advise the emperor to severely punish the Japanese.

At this moment, no one felt that conquering Japan was too hasty; they couldn't wait to don their armor and wield their blades.

He personally led his soldiers to flatten that tiny island and wipe Japan off the map completely to eliminate any future troubles.

In their hearts, only in this way could they comfort the people of Haiyan County who had suffered from the disaster, ensure that Tianxuan's land would enjoy peace forever, and prevent the people from suffering such an undeserved calamity again.

Inside the Golden Palace, the atmosphere was so heavy it was almost suffocating. The Emperor's face was shrouded in shadow, and he exuded a chilling aura.

His eyes, usually sharp as a hawk's, were now filled with gloom, staring intently at a certain spot in the hall, as if trying to see right through it.

His hands unconsciously gripped the armrests of the dragon throne tightly, his knuckles turning white from the excessive force, and the bulging veins seemed to be a manifestation of his inner anger.

He pondered to himself: How dare that Japanese nation, which in my eyes is nothing more than a tiny, insignificant place, like an ant, be so bold?

To cause such a commotion right under my nose, bringing such a terrible locust plague to my Tianxuan!

Upon hearing the question from the young lady of the Qin family, the Emperor's thick eyebrows instantly furrowed into a deep "川" shape, and the wrinkles on his forehead seemed to be etched with the vicissitudes of time.

He slowly closed his eyes, his brows furrowed, and fell into deep thought.

His chest rose and fell slightly, and his breathing became heavy, indicating that he was going through a fierce struggle and deep thought.

He did not look down on the Japanese without reason; over the years, he had been paying attention to their every move.

Given their knowledge and abilities, it is impossible for them to have devised such an insidious and complex method as locust farming on their own.

The emperor's eyes darted around, as if he were trying to search his mind for every possible clue, not letting any trace slip by.

"Who exactly is manipulating all of this behind the scenes?" the Emperor murmured, his voice tinged with doubt and unease.

Judging from the current situation, the other party is clearly plotting against Tianxuan, but what exactly is their intention?

Is it coveting Tianxuan's vast territory, or lusting after its wealth? Or perhaps there is some other ulterior motive?

What made the emperor even more uneasy was that he had been completely unaware of such a person or organization hiding in the shadows and stirring up trouble, without having heard a single word about it.

He is the ruler of Tianxuan, controlling the situation of the world. His eyes and ears are everywhere, and no movement inside or outside the court can escape his notice.

But now, the other party had meticulously planned all of this right under his nose, and he was completely unaware until the locust plague broke out, at which point he finally woke up from his dream.

This filled him with an unprecedented sense of frustration and vigilance, as if a sharp blade was hanging over his head, ready to fall at any moment.

Su Jinyun stood in the imperial court, enveloped by an indescribable oppressive atmosphere.

Her face grew increasingly gloomy, like the leaden sky before a storm, with dark clouds churning overhead.

It felt as if a torrential downpour could fall at any moment, plunging the entire world into gloom.

Her eyes were empty and vacant, and her mind was replaying the scenes of her involvement in beating the Japanese envoy.

She never imagined that this seemingly insignificant act would ignite a fuse.

This has triggered such a turbulent situation, plunging Tianxuan into crisis.

Japan, a tiny and insignificant country in her eyes.

At this moment, it was like a demon crawling out of the abyss of hell, revealing its ferocious fangs and biting Tianxuan hard.

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