I did not examine the schemes of the treacherous and flattering people, and blindly believed the words of the villains, which led to the failure of state affairs and military strategies, resulting in the annihilation of the entire army and the critical situation on the front line.
The disaster of this defeat is truly my own fault, not the fault of the generals or the soldiers. Thinking of the soldiers who have suffered, I feel unbearable shame and grief.
Since I ascended the throne, I have been determined to clean up the world and eliminate the insect race, but my talents and knowledge are limited and my policies have often failed.
The failure of this expedition was due to my credulity towards treacherous ministers and my rash decision-making, which led to the failure of the major plan, the breakdown of military morale, and the enemy's taking advantage of the opportunity to invade. This was indeed my greatest fault.
I hereby issue a special decree to the world: Zoran David, in collusion with the Zerg, killed millions of my troops. His crime is unforgivable!
I will personally visit the Tan Tai ancestral temple, burn incense and apologize, and hope that my ancestors will bless our Tan Tai family. I swear to avenge the national humiliation, restore military discipline, and never repeat the same mistakes!
I hope that all officials will speak frankly and dare to make suggestions, and that the common people will each work in peace; that we can work together to save the country from decline and restore the dignity of our empire.
Today I cut off my hair in lieu of my head, wear plain clothes and observe fasting, and declare to the world: I will not withdraw my troops until the insect race is wiped out!
Heaven and Earth have witnessed this!"
After reading the edict of repentance, Empress Tan Tai Zijun took off the crown with twelve sea pearls on her head, and her long hair fell down.
Then, a cold light flashed in her hand, and a piece of her long black hair was instantly cut off.
The live broadcast room was suddenly filled with comments such as "Your Majesty is wise" and "Long live Your Majesty."
Xia Chujian: “…”
She just felt it was ridiculous, but there was nothing to be angry about.
At this moment, more people began to post their own messages on the barrage.
"Haha, we lost our loved ones, but the Empress lost her beautiful hair! What a great loss!"
"Your Majesty, half of my family members are dead because you trusted Zoron David. May I ask if Your Majesty would like to lead the troops to the Southern Cross to kill the Zerg?"
"Zoron David rebelled against the Zerg and annihilated my million-strong army without a single drop of blood. Your Majesty, you only cut off your hair as a token of your guilt?"
"Your Majesty, this decision is a disaster for the country and the people. You should abdicate and let someone better rule!"
"Your Majesty, although intelligent, has always been raised among the common people and has never received the systematic education required to be an emperor. It is understandable that he has now caused public outrage. Your Majesty should simply abdicate."
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The comments following were all forcing the empress to abdicate.
Xia Chujian raised an eyebrow and said, "...Which branch of the Tantai clan is exerting its influence now?"
"As long as Empress Tantai Zijun abdicates, other Tantai clans will have hope of succeeding to the throne."
Qin Wanglan asked, "Is it that there are no more descendants of Tantai Hongyuan?"
Xia Chujian said, "Tan Tai Zi Jun should be the last one. Of course, if Tan Tai Hong Yuan has an illegitimate child outside, then it's possible!"
Everyone wanted to refute, but when they thought about the endless stream of illegitimate children that emerged after Tan Tai Hongyuan's death, they shut up.
Huo Yushen said calmly: "No matter how much he has, he can never be the emperor anyway."
Xia Chujian nodded: "It is impossible for this empress to abdicate."
Sure enough, as the barrage of comments in the royal family's official live broadcast room calling for her to abdicate grew louder and louder, her face became paler and paler, as if she was in more and more pain and discomfort.
He clutched the collar of his shirt tightly with both hands, his face as pale as the mourning clothes he was wearing.
Then, with a "pu" sound, a mouthful of blood spurted out, and drops of blood fell on the snow-white dragon robe and mourning clothes. It looked so dazzling, with a kind of compassionate and messy beauty, commonly known as: beautiful, strong and tragic.
She glanced at the camera in the live broadcast room, then closed her eyes and fainted.
Someone came over quickly and helped her out.
The female anchor in the live broadcast room also immediately said: "Dear viewers, His Majesty has been seriously ill recently and is recuperating in the medical cabin. The military expedition has been fully entrusted to the Chief of Staff of the General Operations Department, Zheng Xing."
"This time, a serious mistake occurred, and Your Majesty did not shirk responsibility, but directly came forward to take responsibility."
"We are proud to have such a responsible emperor!"
"As for some people saying that Your Majesty should abdicate, I think if you check the internet addresses of these people, the answer will be surprising."
"Although you all have the surname Tantai, not every Tantai can become emperor."
This last sentence clearly stated that the comments in the live broadcast room asking the empress to abdicate were all posted by the trolls of those members of the Tantai clan who were qualified to be heirs.
Most of the ordinary viewers watching the live broadcast came to their senses and agreed with this statement.
And because the Empress Tan Tai Zijun spat out blood in front of the camera, the sight of the bloody pear blossoms aroused the sympathy of kind-hearted people.
So everyone's anger soon turned to Zheng Xing.
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