Circular Hill.
The atmosphere was extremely solemn!
Almost all the nobles and high-ranking officials had heard of a flock of birds.
I can't see it now, I envy those who have binoculars.
Telescopes have become amazing tools! Just take a look and you can see where the enemy is.
Previously, the two armies could not be seen facing each other, but now it is very clear. Although they will eventually have to fight, the fighting will be much easier.
It boosted morale even more!
Therefore, this thing doesn't end up in the hands of ordinary people.
Li Chong then ordered his men to take binoculars and survey the surrounding area, and to be on high alert.
Lu Liang stood to the side, his men also watching with telescopes, knowing that no matter how many came today, they would only be sent to their deaths.
The Circular Mound Altar is ready; the birds have arrived!
The four-tiered circular altar had people standing on the bottom tier, while the upper tiers were occupied by soldiers.
With preparations made, everyone started watching the birds.
The little palace maid followed the empress out to see what a huge bird it was! Was it raised like that by someone?
All black, very cool, yet with an air of unease. Although the main color for the sacrificial ceremony is black, there are colors on the round altar.
These birds are completely black; you can't see a single feather of any other color when their wings are spread, although they may be dyed.
A flock of such large birds, with eyes like eagles, looked at people in a way that was a little frightening.
Their claws are especially sharp, capable of tearing a hole in a person. They fly in the sky, seemingly the masters of this world.
The eunuch looked through the telescope and reported to the emperor, "It seems that the bird has something tied to its leg."
Huan Yue interjected, "Is it a big gift they sent?"
Xie Zhu snorted coldly: "People don't dare to come out, so you think you can scare them by bringing a bunch of birds?"
A huge bird swooped down! Its massive wings whipped up a cold wind, startling people into screaming.
Another bird, perhaps lustful, swooped down on Huan Yue.
Huan Yue hurriedly bent down.
Birds flew over her head.
Huan Yue jumped up again and grabbed the bird's tail.
This bird pooped! It must have been holding it in for too long while flying in the sky, because it got diarrhea!
Huan Yue was lucky to be fast enough to guard against any powerful moves, but he never expected it to be so underhanded.
Whatever trick works, that's all that matters. Another shameless bird has come over to pull me over.
Xie Zhou didn't wait for the time to pass; he grabbed his bow and shot!
The bird saw the bow and its ferocity erupted!
It was quite ferocious, as if it were being manipulated, but when it pounced, Huan Yue didn't hold back.
Looking at it now, was the bird shot by Erlang or caught by Qing'e?
Grand Secretary Xu looked on and asked, "Is this alright?"
However, when one bird was caught, the other birds went berserk!
A flock of birds swooped down!
Not far away, Lü Liang shot an arrow and pinned a bird to the ground!
The soldiers roared in excitement!
Lu Wenren fired an arrow, pinning a rather large bird to the ground!
He exclaimed in delight: "Great!"
Huan Yue was unlike them. When a bird came over with its sharp claws trying to crush her, Huan Yue grabbed the claws and crushed them.
A bird's cry of agony is more pitiful than a human's!
Everyone felt a chill run down their spines. After what Lady Huan had done, was His Highness alright?
Xie Zhou shot and killed one, and wounded another.
All the other birds have flown back to the sky, knowing that it's not easy to work on the ground?
Now it was Li Chong's turn. A huge crossbow bolt, killing two birds with one stone!
The bird that Xie Zhou had shot was accidentally wounded again, and the two birds landed on the top of the round altar.
What an imposing sight! Even the birds in the sky seemed to have disappeared!
Li Chong gave the order: another arrow!
Looking through the telescope, it seemed as if an arrow had pierced through the clouds. The bird, which had cleverly hidden in the clouds, couldn't escape and fell down.
The King of Wu also used a telescope to look. The telescope is great, otherwise it would be too much trouble to see with your eyes.
Although the sun was out, there were still some clouds in the sky, and about a dozen birds were flying quite high.
On the ground, a eunuch came to report: "The things tied to the birds' feet are all slanderous words used to frame Consort Huan."
Xie Zhu was angry: "Such crooked and evil tricks, trying to frame my second sister-in-law?"
Huan Yue said, "If there are people on the ground who respond, then it is not a false accusation."
Looking at the civil and military officials today, who dares to respond? Who would dare to give him a word of encouragement?
Everyone lowered their heads, wondering which one of them might be the one next to them.
The methods of the Zhuang family and the Princess of Yicheng weren't particularly sophisticated, but sometimes they worked. If the emperor hadn't been so biased, Huan Yue would have been finished.
Xie Zhou stood in front of his wife.
Everyone watched as the Crown Prince displayed his exceptional archery skills!
Several people wanted to praise him, but then hesitated. Praising His Highness now for sowing discord between the Emperor and the Sage might implicate him as a traitor.
Xie Zhou knew what was going on, just like he had known what the King of Wu was thinking before. These people, he would deal with them slowly later.
Now, we prepare to offer sacrifices to Heaven.
Now we've reached the very top.
Several birds came down from the sky at once; that's a brilliant tactic.
Now, he just stands there watching. Is it the bird's eyes that are frightening, or is he completely unfazed?
The eunuch watched from the side. This bird was truly being controlled. Its eyes were just like a human's. Did it have a blood feud with the emperor?
Especially since the sage remained unmoved, provoking these beasts, his murderous aura was even more terrifying!
A person may remain still, but a few birds pressing down can create a strong wind that can lift his crown!
They were already close to attacking, so the eunuch hurriedly pulled the emperor away!
Huan Yue charged forward, wielding his dragon mace!
Lü Liang, along with the soldiers of the Imperial Guard, used their bows and arrows to block the sky above the birds, preventing them from flying away.
This bird has no choice but to stay in the sky; landing would be suicide.
Lu Wenren watched from the sidelines as Consort Huan's mace struck, shattering one, severely damaging another, and sending two others flying! How incredibly fierce! It was exhilarating to watch!
Xie Zhou easily shot down one of the birds that had been knocked into the air with a single arrow.
Xin Qiu took his bow and shot one down!
The rest of the birds have gone mad! Completely mad! They're not going to live anymore!
The eunuchs protected the emperor and kept him at a distance.
With a single wave of attacks from the generals, the birds on the round altar were finished.
That's underestimating the strength of the Great Zhao. What do a few birds think they can do?
The round platform needs to be cleaned up immediately.
Li Chong stood far away and looked around with his telescope. Apart from five or six birds in the sky, there were none else.
Unfortunately, the birds went berserk just now; when they swooped down, they only killed a few, not all of them.
The rest are even more cautious! As for being even angrier, that's no big deal.
Several birds were chirping in the sky, I don't know what they were saying, maybe they were just barking.
Several people appeared over Jinniu Mountain, seemingly performing a ritual on the birds in the sky.
Li Chong instructed the flag officer to use flag signals, indicating that things were almost done on this side and it was time to make a move on the other side.
Several birds flew towards Jinniu Mountain, and Li Chong watched as two more landed.
Those are just soldiers, not kings or nobles. They're not afraid of being accidentally injured. They might fight to the death. What can a few heretics do?
Here, we ascend the circular altar once again.
The Zhao dynasty will become increasingly stable, and its people will become increasingly wealthy.
A huge fire was lit, and blue smoke rose straight into the sky!
Fortunately, there was no wind at this moment, making the sacrificial ceremony to heaven exceptionally solemn!
Huan Yue followed along, like a mascot; she looked quite good in the pose.
Xie Zhou's performance was also very good. He was still the benevolent crown prince, and he was especially handsome.
Although the sacrificial ceremony wasn't meant for women, perhaps even the heavens are attracted to good looks? They might even be able to secretly flirt with their wives.
Huan Yue saw that he was not sincere and was afraid of being struck by lightning.
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