Chapter 308: Daxia's Hot and Noisy Response

The next day, Daxia.

The hazy sky was just beginning to light up, and the early risers were already trading items in the morning market in groups of two or three. Some old men were so busy that they would pay the merchants nearby while holding a cake in their mouths.

Scholars and government officials also yawned as they arrived at the morning stalls in the West Market.

In the past, these people would spend a few coins on the stalls, feast on the food, and then quickly leave the market to do their own things.

But recently, too many things have happened in Daxia.

Every Daxia person has an uncontrollable desire to communicate with others, so you can see people drinking soup, eating cakes, or taking a walk who will suddenly stop and chat enthusiastically with nearby strangers or acquaintances about the major events that have happened in Daxia recently.

For example, the busiest pancake soup shop in Xishi.

Each person had a hot pancake and a bowl of beef soup, and some sat on tree stumps or leaned against the wall... and they began to discuss the matter in such a bold and unrestrained manner.

Someone said proudly: "Now the Xia Kingdom is beating the Xiongnu so hard that they are crying. In the past, I was afraid to go to the Chen Kingdom for business, for fear of running into the Xiongnu. Now, ha! I am ready to go and collect wool from the Xiongnu."

"Yes, yes, yes. That sweater is really warm. This business is thanks to our little imperial teacher of Daxia! If she didn't like the sweater, how could she inspire the generals to fight the Xiongnu? How could we have such a good life?"

"You're right. If the young imperial teacher hadn't thought of us, we peasants wouldn't be able to afford books. Or paper books? Other countries don't have them. Ha, last time my daughter who married to Shu came to visit relatives, I was so proud of their envious eyes. Hahaha..."

A man dressed as a traveling scholar suddenly sighed, "Yes. I never thought that one day..." He paused before continuing, "I would see the emergence of official schools that recruit civilian students and female students. I also heard that they would compete in the six arts internally... It was so lively that I envied them."

An old man next to him said, "Young man, if you want to go, go too!"

The man sighed and said, "I came here from Chu State to study. I don't have a Xia State household registration, so I can't enter."

Xia Ren next to him uttered "Oh" and said "what a pity", and then stopped talking and continued eating.

The scholar from Chu State choked up. In fact, there was one thing he didn't say, which was that the biggest change in the attitude of the common people of Daxia was the most significant.

Three years ago, he had come to Daxia to study. When the common people heard that he was from Chu, they all looked at him with curiosity and envy. But now, most people are no longer interested in Chu people. The Xia people always say, "What's wrong with me being the national teacher of Daxia? I'm so great. It's really great to be born in Daxia and be blessed by God."

The changes in the spirit and energy of the Daxia people were so great that it made him feel a little uneasy.

The scholar from Chu sighed and continued to drink his soup absent-mindedly.

…

At this moment, a loud duck voice suddenly came from the street.

"Go and have a look! There's a notice posted at the South Gate. The Chen Kingdom delegation encouraged the Queen Mother to commit treason. Now the evidence is solid. The thieves have all captured them and brought them to justice. They are being paraded through the streets as a warning to the public."

"Your Majesty has sent Wu Yi to lead the three armies to approach the border of Chen State and demand that they give Daxia an explanation."

The man was running down the street, shouting the same words over and over again.

Both the customers in front of the store and the servants sweeping the floor raised their heads in surprise.

The fact that the Empress Dowager committed treason was outrageous, but because the properties of the Empress Dowager's relatives were confiscated, many people had already made such speculations.

But I never expected that there was also the matter of Chen State. What was even more unexpected was that Xia State would be so tough.

Because in the past, when Daxia faced the other three countries, it mostly counterattacked passively or sent envoys to protest. This was the first time that such a strong response of three armies suppressing the border appeared.

The people of Daxia suddenly felt excited and proud.

One person shouted, "Daxia has finally stood up! In the past, Chen and Shu always harassed our borders, and they deserve to be beaten back!"

Another person added: "Chen Guo actually colluded with the Queen Mother. He is such a nasty person."

At this time, the dark-skinned rough man stood up fiercely and said, "Damn it, they dare to betray the country, why don't you drag the Queen Mother out and parade her through the streets? I'm going to take a look and I'll smash them to death if I get a chance."

As soon as these words were spoken, the diners in the restaurant responded one after another, dropping their bowls and chopsticks and rushing towards the south gate.

If for no other reason, they just wanted to throw some stones at the prison van and learn more about the situation on the border of Daxia.

…

The people of Xia country watched the excitement together.

The people in the court of Chen State were confused at first.

What? The Chen State delegation sent back fake news?

What? The Chen State delegation was arrested and imprisoned?

What? Wu Yi has led the three armies to the border.

…

After hearing the demands made by the Xia State, the Chen State either had to pay a huge sum of money to redeem the five cities, or compensate them with the five cities.

Chen Guo’s top management almost exploded with anger.

The Emperor of Chen State flew into a rage in the court, angrily shouting: "How despicable is Xia State! How could the Chen State delegation collude with the Queen Mother of Xia State? It was clearly the Chu State that colluded! How dare they put the blame on me. Now that Xia State has forcibly occupied the territory of Chen State, they still dare to ask me for an explanation and even blackmail me! How hateful! How despicable!"

The officials of the Chen State all had long faces, filled with anger and shame.

At this time, the Emperor of Chen glared at the court officials and said, "You are all good at speaking on weekdays, but now, give me a good idea."

But no courtier dared to speak.

They knew what answer the emperor wanted, which was to fight back!

But they dare not mention it!

Previously, the State of Chen could not win even when they joined forces with the Xiongnu. Now the Xiongnu are almost driven away. If the State of Chen fights alone now, how can it win? It is simply sending itself to be killed.

The Emperor of Chen suddenly slammed the table and looked at the Minister of War: "Mr. Chen, please step out and speak!"