Great Xia.
Ever since they were defeated half a year ago, everyone in Great Xia was shaken.
Even though they knew that the aboriginals were good at fighting, they were still defeated by 50,000 soldiers after preparing for a long time. This was the first time in decades that the aboriginals suffered such a huge defeat.
Not to mention that the winged cavalry and Li Qianqiu's troops even plundered several cities within Great Xia's borders, causing a large region in the south to be in a state of panic.
After the winged cavalry left, everyone in Great Xia felt an indescribable anger.
Among the commoners, there was a surge of emotions, especially among the scholars. However, after half a year, Da Xia did not take any action. This caused many people to be extremely disappointed, and they turned their attention to the imperial court.
However, it wasn't that no one knew of the Imperial Court's current predicament, but even more people still directed their resentment towards the Imperial Court. After all, they had never been plundered by the Barbarians in their hinterland.
First, they suffered a great defeat. Then, the enemy troops ran amok in their territory, and they could do nothing about it. For the arrogant Great Xia, it was like rubbing their faces against the ground.
"Every day, you say that this is not the right time. You can't even help me with such a small matter. You can't even come up with a solution. What use do I have for you?" Emperor Xia's roar rang out in the Grand Xia's conference hall. The guards outside the hall subconsciously shrank their necks.
Over the past half year, the Xia Emperor had often been enraged, and this had become the norm. Almost every few days, someone in the palace would be beaten to death for angering the Xia Emperor.
At the same time, ever since he had coughed up blood and fainted twice, his physical condition had worsened. The Xia Emperor, who originally only had a few hundred hairs, now had more than half of his hair turned white. His face was haggard, and his eyes were sunken in.
"Your Majesty, the imperial court is heavily taxed, and many places are already complaining about it. We can't increase taxes anymore! If they didn't raise taxes, it would be difficult to gather military rations and armaments. Moreover, the recruitment and training of new soldiers would take a long time. They wouldn't be able to move south for at least two years.
Currently, the barbarians have the Yun Nation and the Chen Nation on the outside and Tianjing Basin on the inside. We won't be able to pacify the situation in a short period of time, so this is the best time for us to recuperate. After two years, we will be able to wipe them out in one fell swoop. "
An old man said calmly. He was already used to the Emperor's frequent outbursts, so he was not afraid.
He only sighed in his heart. The Emperor who could be considered valiant in the past could not help but become like this as he grew older. Although outsiders did not know, but seeing the changes in the past six months, he felt that the Emperor was becoming more and more muddle-headed.
Fortunately, the Crown Prince was still valiant. After His Majesty passed away, the Crown Prince would be able to shoulder the overall situation.
Looking at His Majesty's body, it would only take a few years.
"Wait, wait, wait. Every day, you all say that you want to wait. How can I continue waiting? Do you think I don't know what the people are saying about me? And you, Prime Minister! "Xia Bailong snorted heavily. His face had turned red and his eyes were bloodshot. Thinking of the news that had been sent back, he almost went crazy.
"Your Majesty, calm down first. It's not good for your body to be so angry." After vomiting blood twice and fainting, Xia Bailong had fainted a few more times during this half a year. Everyone had no choice but to take care of the Emperor's body carefully. Many things were hidden from him, but how could they hide it from him?
Especially the revenge against Dayao, which had become a thorn in his heart.
"Your Majesty, those are just people with ulterior motives. If you get angry, you will fall into their trap, "Qi Mingtang, who was known as the Prime Minister, said faintly.
"Hmph!" Xia Bailong snorted heavily again before saying, "Nowadays, all sorts of monsters have emerged. Do they really think that Great Xia is doomed after just one defeat? Have you found out anything? "
"Their organization is very strict. They caught some people and committed suicide by poisoning them. However, this subject has recently found some clues. After a few more days, we will most likely be able to find the person who is using these sinister tricks. "Another middle-aged man said. This person's appearance was heroic, his face was white, and he had a long beard. He gave off a dignified feeling.
"I will give you another month. No matter what, you must find out who exactly is stirring up trouble!" Xia Bailong said. Then, he covered his head with his hands. After throwing a tantrum, he immediately felt a splitting headache.
At this moment, in the palace, a eunuch was walking to a certain place. Seeing that there was no one around, he dashed into the woods and found a small cylinder from a hidden place. There was a square box tied to the cylinder. After tapping on the box a few times, a countdown appeared on it.
After doing all this, he stuffed the cylinder and box back to their original places, walked out of the hidden place, and went straight to the next place.
Previously, it took him two months to send these things to the palace in batches and hide them in various places. Now, it was finally time to use them.
He didn't know what these strange things were used for. However, he knew that something earth-shattering would definitely happen eight hours later.
All along, his mission had been for this moment.
At the thought of this, his eyes seemed to glow.
There were five other eunuchs and maids who did the same thing as him.
Four hours later, two of them changed their clothes according to the pre-arranged route and left the palace while hiding under a cart that was transporting meat to the palace.
An hour later, another three people left using different methods.
Only the last person was a maid who didn't have an outstanding appearance, but her eyes were extremely bright. She was unforgettable. She sat quietly in the courtyard, waiting to witness everything that was about to happen.
"Qinglian, I'm afraid that you will be scolded if Her Highness discovers you like this." A maid who passed by reminded her immediately when she saw her.
In this cruel palace, many people didn't want to see this maid, who didn't fight for anything and only did her own thing.
"Let her be scolded!" Qinglian smiled and combed her hair. Her smile was exceptionally bright.
"You …" That maid was dumbfounded. She didn't understand what was wrong with her. "Have you lost your mind? Hurry up and leave. If you don't feel well, go back to your room and rest. If that person calls you, I will help you. "
"Thank you, Elder Sister Ling Yue." Qinglian smiled again. "However, I will be leaving in a while. So, it's better not to have anything to do with me. If someone asks, just tell them directly. " “
"Leave? Where can you go? You're not thinking of committing suicide, are you? Are you crazy? Her Highness treats you well. Although there isn't much freedom in the palace, you have enough to eat and wear, and the work isn't heavy. Why can't you get over it? "That maid was shocked.
Qinglian's smile froze. Did I say that I wanted to commit suicide? Aren't you imagining things too much?
However, he still smiled and kindly reminded her, "Something big might happen in the palace in a while. Elder Sister, you have to protect yourself."
As he spoke, the cylinders hidden in secret places all over the palace suddenly exploded.
"Bang!" Explosions sounded one after another.
"What's that sound? Someone go and take a look! “
At the same time, countless guards and maids rushed to the place where the explosion had just occurred.
After running a few steps, they smelled a suffocating smell. One by one, they stood rooted to the ground and violently vomited as if they had been hit in the head by a sledgehammer.
Some maids directly fell to the ground and fainted.
This smell, which could only be found in the heavens and rarely in the mortal world, permeated the entire palace.
Emperor Xia, who had just drunk a bowl of medicine and looked slightly better, was in his room when he heard the noise coming from outside. Before he could reprimand them, the smell entered the room through the window and into his nose.
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