Chapter 601 She is an insurmountable mountain!
"You are innocent!"
In the eyes of the officials of the Great Zhou Dynasty, Shen Lanxi was like an insurmountable mountain.
"What a prosperous era for the Great Zhou!" the old Grand Tutor said with a gratified smile.
Liu Mingxin nodded with emotion.
The officials smiled and nodded in agreement.
Sometimes, the prosperity of a nation depends not only on the bravery of its soldiers, but also on the strength of its ruler.
An emperor who is brave, resourceful, and possesses great charisma can ensure that a dynasty's golden age lasts for a hundred years, or even several hundred years.
Even if future generations are mediocre, they can still live comfortably for a lifetime by relying on the legacy left by their ancestors.
It is no exaggeration to say that the current prosperity of the Great Zhou Dynasty surpasses that of the previous two emperors combined.
When the late emperor was alive, he was shrewd and decisive, but unfortunately he used all his talents for power and neglected the people's livelihood.
The situation was similar in the previous generation, and three generations back, none of the emperors paid attention to the people's livelihood.
After ascending to the throne, the first thing those emperors did was to consolidate military power, seize the wealth of the world, strengthen themselves, and consolidate their imperial power.
But they didn't think that without the support of the common people, how long could the prosperity of a single emperor last?
"Muli Kui, I forgive you for your crimes!" Shen Lanxi held a long sword, which gleamed coldly in the sunlight. Even though it hadn't been used to draw blood for a long time, it still exuded a murderous aura.
With a plan in mind, Muli Kui pretended to be reluctant to push forward and stepped forward to accept the challenge.
"Your Majesty, then I must offend you!"
How powerful can a woman be?
If she had sent another general to fight, he might have been more hesitant.
Now that she's the one provoking him, even if he loses, he won't be blamed.
The Great Zhou should just wait to be humiliated!
Let these ministers witness firsthand how their Great Zhou Empress was defeated by this Turkic warrior.
“Your Majesty, the weapon in your hand is heavy, so I will not use it,” Muli Kui said deliberately.
He said this to remind everyone that he had no weapon.
Even if Shen Lanxi loses, no one will say that he bullied a woman or that his victory was unfair.
Of course, he wouldn't refuse if the Great Zhou provided him with weapons.
The Great Zhou wanted to demonstrate the magnanimity of a great nation, so they brought this embarrassment upon themselves.
"Give him a weapon, lest he say I won unfairly if I lose!"
"yes!"
Without the slightest hesitation, the Imperial Guards immediately led Muli Kui to the armory to select weapons.
Soon Muli Kui brought over two spiked clubs.
The sharp spikes of the mace accentuated the ruggedness of the Muli Kui Turkic men.
Without any further pleasantries, a flash of cold light, and Shen Lanxi, carrying the Moon-Accompanying Blade, was already upon them.
Muli Kui's eyes widened in surprise. After the initial shock, he swung his spiked club and smashed it down with all his might.
With a loud bang, a clear metallic clang rang out.
Muli Kui's hand was immediately shattered by the impact, and blood flowed down the grip in a red line before dripping to the ground.
It's not hollow; it's not hollow at all.
Muli Kui was so shocked that he forgot the pain in his palm, and the strength in his hand suddenly disappeared. Shen Lanxi raised her long sword and slashed it horizontally at the waist.
A curse word was uttered in Turkic, and Muli Kui had no time to think, responding solely on instinct.
He rose to his current position through military merit, and was previously hailed as the Great Warrior of the Turks several times. If he weren't currently in an important position and didn't have to personally lead the troops, he would undoubtedly have been the Great Warrior of the Turks.
He was actually struggling to catch that long sword!
With a flick of Shen Lanxi's longsword, Mu Likui, unable to withstand the force, staggered back more than ten steps before regaining his balance and preventing himself from falling to the ground.
What terrifying strength!
This woman is no ordinary person.
She was even more formidable than the most valiant warrior of the Turks!
Holding a long sword, Shen Lanxi's eyes were not dimmed by the cold light; on the contrary, they exuded an even more awe-inspiring charm.
Everyone instinctively held their breath.
Some people hold a precious sword, but they can only be a sword stand; their whole being is controlled by the sword.
But the woman in front of us is different. Even if she had a stone or a piece of scrap metal in her hand, she could easily defeat her enemy.
She wielded the sword so powerfully that people completely forgot about it and focused all their attention on her.
A bad premonition welled up in Muli Kui's heart, and this premonition almost materialized when Shen Lanxi slashed down for the second time.
He had only one thought in his mind: she was too amazing, and he was no match for her!
Bang, bang, bang! The sounds of impact rang out one after another. Everyone could see that Shen Lanxi was fighting with ease, just like a cat fighting a mouse, using only a fraction of her strength.
Muli Kui used all his skills, showing he truly gave it his all. The blood dripping onto the ground, blooming like flowers, was proof enough.
Unfortunately, even so, Muli Kui could only passively defend, as for counterattacks?
It doesn't exist at all.
If Shen Lanxi were to take things even a little more seriously, he would only have the chance to lose.
Muli Kui would not admit defeat. He was not just an individual; he stood there representing the Turks.
If he loses, it means the Turks have lost.
When two countries reach a point where negotiation is no longer possible and war is the only option, morale will be greatly diminished.
He can't lose!
The reality is that he is now in a sorry state. He is being unilaterally and brutally beaten by Shen Lanxi.
"His Majesty hasn't touched this sword in a long time!"
"It's clear that His Majesty is enjoying the killing!"
"Spending every day confined to the Golden Palace for meetings, his bones are practically rusting." He had reason to suspect that His Majesty was merely taking this opportunity to get out and about.
"Not bad, not bad. It would be even better if we could have a few more like Muli Kui." We don't need many, four or five a month is enough.
The sun is so nice, it's so warm and cozy.
The air was fresh, unlike the corrupt atmosphere inside the imperial palace.
"Muli Kui had better admit defeat!"
"Our Emperor fought his way to the throne!"
"How dare a mere Turk try to teach a lesson before Emperor Wu!"
"Now look what happened, we've shot ourselves in the foot."
The more active Shen Lanxi became, the smoother her attacks became. Her speed also increased significantly compared to before.
If it weren't for Muli Kui's extensive combat experience, he would probably have been wounded and killed by now.
"Bang..." The knife struck an inch in front of Muli Kui's toes.
The blue brick floor was blasted into a pit more than two meters long, with broken bricks shattering five or six meters away. The shattered pieces hit Muli Kui's face, scraping off a layer of skin.
Shen Lanxi sheathed her sword, her aura perfectly composed, as if she had casually swung a wooden sword a few times.
On the other hand, if it weren't for his strong willpower, Muli Kui would have already lost his grip on his weapon and fallen to the ground.
"I, the Emperor Chongwu, will secure my throne through military might!"
"I command twenty-five armies, with a combined force approaching one million!"
"Whether to incorporate them or exterminate them, I am no longer negotiating with the Turks."
"If we cannot incorporate them, then we will destroy them. Our great Zhou Dynasty will never be coerced by anyone!"
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