At this time, the Great Wu Dynasty was no longer as prosperous and powerful as it once was, nor as honest and upright.

In the past, those ministers who dared to speak frankly and were upright and incorruptible were either beheaded or suppressed into silence under Wu Yunyin's autocratic rule.

The ministers surrounding her now are all sycophants and opportunists.

The atmosphere in the imperial court was as oppressive as the calm before a storm.

A minister with a sycophantic face stepped forward, his small eyes gleaming with cunning. He spoke in a shrill voice, "Your Majesty, the current situation is very unfavorable to you. Look at the people opposing the court; they are growing like a flood bursting its banks. I have a plan, but I don't know if I should speak of it?"

Wu Yunyin frowned and waved her hand impatiently, signaling him to speak quickly.

Seeing this, the minister quickly added, "Your Majesty, Marshal Zhang Xiao is currently guarding the border. Your Majesty might consider recalling him and having him lead troops to garrison within the thirteen prefectures of the border, strictly prohibiting the people of Da Wu from traveling to the thirteen prefectures. Moreover, those disobedient and unruly people must be suppressed with overwhelming force; those who dare to disobey should be executed without exception, as a warning to others. In this way, Your Majesty's authority will surely be restored."

Upon hearing this suggestion, Wu Yunyin's tightly furrowed brows gradually relaxed, and a cruel sense of pleasure flashed in her eyes.

These foolish people dare to defy me; they should be taught a lesson about my power.

Thinking of this, a cold smile crept onto her lips, and she immediately issued an edict: "Granted! Issue my decree that Zhang Xiao return to the capital immediately, and at the same time mobilize the 100,000 troops stationed in the capital to suppress those unruly people who dare to defy me. Tell the people of the world that in the Great Wu, I alone reign supreme!"