However, Feng Cang rejected Dongfang Lan's request, expressing that he had no interest in the throne and only wished to live happily with Feng Qiqi. Seeing the loving couple, Dongfang Lan could understand Feng Cang's thoughts.
After all, as a person of high status, there were many things that were beyond their control. If Feng Cang became the Emperor and there was only one Empress in the harem, it would definitely cause controversy. As an Emperor, he had to weigh the pros and cons, and relationships were often sacrificed. Thinking of Feng Qiqi's happiness, Dongfang Lan no longer persisted in her thoughts.
As for Wanyan Kang, he was stubborn and did not want to be the Emperor. Dongfang Lan had no choice but to push the six year old Wanyan Jie to the throne and make him the new Emperor.
Ever since Wanyan Jie became the little Emperor, Dongfang Lan made it her responsibility to raise him. Not only did she let him live in Jinxuan Palace, she even personally taught him all sorts of court etiquette and rules. She even invited famous scholars to be Wanyan Jie's teachers.
Children should be taught from a young age. This was something that Dongfang Lan deeply understood. Good morals, good habits, and a healthy mentality should all be taught at a young age. She didn't want Wanyan Jie to become the new Wanyan Lie or Wanyan Hong!
"If there's something to report, then report! If there's nothing to report, then dismiss!" The shrill voice of the new chief eunuch, Shan Xi, resounded through the entire hall. He had been personally chosen by Dongfang Lan for Wan Yanjie, and was also someone whom Dongfang Lan had personally nurtured. Now, he was following by Wan Yanjie's side to serve his new master.
All the officials heard Shan Xi's words. However, since everything had been said and there was nothing else to say, everyone remained silent.
Just as Shan Xi opened her mouth and was about to call for the court to end, a voice of "Report — —" came from the palace gate far away, one after another.
When he entered the hall, everyone could see that it was a soldier covered in dust with a fiery red dragon flag on his back.
"There's a war!" Seeing this scene, the ministers were shocked. The soldier carried the Fire Dragon Flag on his back. Historically, the Fire Dragon Flag would only be used when there was a serious battle. Looking at the dusty appearance of the soldier, he must have traveled day and night. His lips were cracked and his face was pale. As soon as he entered the hall, he knelt down.
"Report! Donglu's 150,000 soldiers attacked Yan Gate Pass. Our 20,000 soldiers fought to the death, but they were no match. Yan Gate Pass was breached! "
"What!" The officials were in an uproar when they heard this. Since when did East Lu have such guts? They actually dared to attack Yan Men Pass?
Shan Xi quickly took the battle report from the soldier's hand. The first thing he did was not give it to Wanyan Jie. Instead, he hurried over to Feng Cang and handed it to him with both hands.
Opening the report, Feng Cang read it from beginning to end. With the report in the Regent's hands, the civil and military officials all quieted down. All eyes were fixed on Feng Cang's face, trying to find some clues from his Highness's face.
To everyone's disappointment, Feng Cang's expression remained as calm as ever since the beginning. There was not the slightest bit of abnormality, causing the anxious hearts of those people to gradually calm down. With the War God Feng Cang here, how could anything go wrong?
Before everyone could catch their breath, another urgent "Report!" was heard.
Another soldier with a Fire Dragon Flag on his back rushed over, looking travel-worn. "Report! Xiqi's 150,000-strong army is attacking Shimen Pass! "
"Rumble — —" A burst of thunder hovered above everyone's heads. What was going on? East Lu and West Qi actually attacked North Zhou at the same time? Was it a coincidence, or were the two countries working together? What was the secret behind this? Countless questions hit everyone's hearts. Being attacked from both sides was not a good sign!
"Give it to me!" Before Shan Xi could hand the battle report to Feng Cang, Feng Cang had already snatched it.
In the main hall, there was no more noise from before, and it was completely quiet. Occasionally, someone would swallow their saliva, but they immediately stopped. Everyone stared at Feng Cang, wanting to know how the battle was going.
Just like before, Feng Cang's expression did not change at all. At this moment, everyone's hearts began to beat wildly. This Highness's performance was too calm! Was it serious or not? Two countries attacking at the same time could be a big or small matter, but this was the first time that North Zhou was attacked from both sides!
After reading the two battle reports, Feng Cang handed them to Wan Yankang. Ever since the court, Wan Yankang had also become calm. Those who could not find any information from Feng Cang's face now all stared at Wan Yankang's face. In everyone's opinion, Wan Yankang was not as "calm" as Feng Cang and would not be able to hide anything.
Sure enough, Wan Yankang looked at the battle report and snorted.
"Cousin, it seems that you haven't stretched for a long time. These people have forgotten that North Zhou has a God of War!"
"Phew —" Wan Yankang's words undoubtedly reassured the officials in the court. It seemed that the matter was not serious! It was within the scope of what they could deal with, and with Feng Cang, what was there to be afraid of?
However, just as they were relieved, another "Report —" was heard.
A sharp-eyed official saw the red flag on the back of a soldier coming from afar. "The Fire Dragon Flag!" The entire hall was in an uproar again. "What! There's another battle! What's going on?! "
"Yes! This is too strange! What the hell happened! "
Before the crowd could finish their discussion, a soldier appeared in front of them. The Fire Dragon Flag on his back had become a little dirty because of the dust. One could only vaguely see the golden dragon embroidered on the Fire Dragon Flag.
"Report! The Female Race has 100,000 troops from the north to the south and captured Fish Water Pass. General Li Yi is dead! "
In one day, the arrival of three Fire Dragon Flags made North Zhou, which had been peaceful for a long time, fall into a state of tension. Regarding the battle, Feng Cang and Wan Yankang did not hide it. Instead, they announced it while calming the people.
Fortunately, North Zhou had always been united and every citizen was a soldier. Therefore, the people did not panic too much even though they were attacked from three sides.
In the imperial study, Wan Yanjie had already fallen asleep on the dragon throne. Feng Cang, Wan Yankang, and a few other generals were still studying the military situation. Why did East Lu, West Qi, and the Female Race suddenly attack without any warning? Could it be that someone was the middleman? Who was it?
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