The power struggle between the Wei siblings had caused chaos in the country, shocking the world!
At least, that was how it looked to outsiders at the beginning. They thought that it was a power struggle between the siblings.
Xuan Wei's massacre of the harem of Wei sent a strong message to the people inside and outside of Wei Country. King Wei could no longer restrain her. She had officially taken control of Wei Country and obtained the support of the three major sects.
As the situation continued to be revealed, coupled with Jin's timely gathering of tigers and wolves, all the other countries realized that the internal strife in Wei Country was caused by Jin. Jin, who had always been feared by all the other countries, finally revealed its ferocious fangs.
However, this time, Jin's attack style was different from before. They first used cunning methods to mess up Wei Country's internal strife before launching their army!
Fog Manor's spies reported the movements of Jin's army several times a day, causing Wei Country to tense up.
Xuan Wei immediately comforted the military, saying that everything that happened before was a conspiracy of Jin. As long as they worked together to fight against the enemy, they would not pursue the matter. She then ordered the army to prepare for war.
However, Nan Renyu's death, as well as the deaths of some of Wei Nation's capable generals, had ultimately caused an irreparable loss to the Wei Nation's military's combat strength. Thus, there were many problems that could not be salvaged if they were to be promoted at the last minute.
Xuan Wei was good at governing the country, but it did not mean that she was good at commanding the army.
Shao Pingbo had laid low for a long time and made meticulous preparations. The moment he made his move, he used the support of Jin's power to deal a fatal blow to Wei Country.
His first move was a continuous and tight strangulation of Wei Country. It was not easy for Xuan Wei to appease the military.
The generals of Wei Country were either massacred, causing the morale of the army to be shaken. Faced with the rumors that followed, the people who carried out the imperial edict were worried that Xuan Wei would settle the score with them.
In the face of the bloodbath, those who resisted the imperial edict and were lucky enough to escape were immediately persuaded to surrender by Shao Pingbo's men. To put it bluntly, they were persuaded to rebel. To a certain extent, it was equivalent to being held hostage by Shao Pingbo.
Those who were lucky enough to escape were basically people who had the ability to protect themselves. They had the support of some cultivation sects and shared the same interests with the sects that supported them for many years. That was why they had the ability to resist the imperial edict.
In the face of the Emperor's imperial edict, directly disobeying it was considered a light punishment. Some even killed the people from the three major sects in order to protect themselves. In order to protect their lives, in order to protect their own lives, in order to protect the lives of their families, what wouldn't they do?
While these people were unaware of the situation and thought that the imperial court was going to deal with them, Shao Pingbo's men intervened in a timely manner, causing these people to declare their allegiance one after another. It was very difficult for them to turn back.
They had no other choice. It seemed like the imperial court wanted to kill them. What could they do?
It was very difficult for them to resist the might of the imperial court with their strength alone. At this time, the Jin State had extended a helping hand, expressed its willingness to support them, and even promised benefits to one of the feudal vassals in the future. How could they choose? Even if it was only because it wasn't difficult for them to make a choice, they all expressed their opinions under the pressure.
By the time he understood what was going on and that it was a conspiracy of the Jin Nation, it was already too late. By the time he turned back, it would be too late.
The news of the public rebellion had already been released, and the words of rebellion had scolded the imperial court like a pile of dog shit. They had already killed many of the local officials sent by the imperial court, and some of them had even killed the people from the three major sects. Who could guarantee that the imperial court wouldn't settle the score after this?
Now that the imperial court had expressed that they wouldn't pursue the matter, they still wanted them to mobilize their troops to participate in the battle. Who knew if they would fall into the imperial court's hands if they obeyed the orders? Similar examples could be found everywhere since ancient times.
The morale of the entire Wei Country's army was in chaos, and they lacked people like Nan Renyu, who had prestige in the Wei Country's army, to mediate. Xuan Wei was already badly battered, and she had no choice but to urgently seek help from the Qi Nation, seeking their support …
In the brightly lit imperial court, Xuan Wei didn't sit on the Emperor's throne. She only treated the imperial court as a meeting place, and set a table under the Emperor's throne.
After the busy imperial court officials left one after another, Xuan Wei, who was sitting behind the table, looked exhausted and haggard.
Slowly, Ximen Qing Kong, who was standing at the side, said, "Can you still leave?"
Xuan Wei, who was supporting her forehead with one arm, slowly opened her eyes and turned back to look at him. She slowly stood up and walked out to face him. "Qing Kong, Wei Country has become like this, I can't leave. Once I leave, the morale of the Wei Country's army and people will completely collapse."
Ximen Qing Kong revealed a forced smile, "I understand, it's fine. Let's wait for the situation to calm down first."
When he said this, an indescribable sorrow surged up in his heart. He wasn't stupid. With the current situation of Wei Country, no matter if it was the subjects or the three major sects, they probably wouldn't allow Xuan Chengtian to sit on the throne and rule the world. They were all afraid of Xuan Chengtian.
Could the woman in front of him still leave with him?
The palace was quiet, and the man and woman facing each other were quiet. Some things were clear in their hearts.
"Qing Kong." Xuan Wei suddenly broke the silence, and she raised her head to say, "Now that things have come to this, there's no need to worry about some things. No matter if it's the imperial court officials or the three major sects, they won't say anything. After the situation stabilizes, even if I can't leave, I will still marry you! I will marry you immediately! "
After waiting for so many years, this sentence was finally uttered. Ximen Qing Kong's eyes and face were filled with great surprise. Suddenly, he couldn't help but open his arms and pull the woman in front of him into his embrace.
There was still a eunuch guarding the door, but this time, Xuan Wei didn't push him away. Instead, she quietly nestled in his embrace.
After quietly hugging for a while, Ximen Qing Kong whispered in her ear, "But this way, you will never be free."
Xuan Wei, "I'm afraid of dragging you down. Are you willing to accompany me?"
Ximen Qing Kong hugged her tightly and used action as his reply.
…
The imperial court of Qi Country was also brightly lit. The people of Qi Country felt the huge change that Wei Country had suffered.
Hao Yun Tu sat in the court and discussed with the officials how to deal with the situation.
"Report!" A report came from outside, and a eunuch walked in with large strides to report, "Your Majesty, the envoy of Wei Country requests an audience!"
Sitting high up on the throne, Hao Yun Tu didn't hesitate at all. The situation was urgent now, and it wasn't the time to put on airs. He waved his hand and said, "Let him in!"
Not long after, Wei Envoy Kang He walked in with large strides under the gaze of the officials of Qi Country. After bowing in front of the emperor, Kang He stated the current predicament that Wei Country was facing and pointed out Jin Country's wild ambition. He hoped that Qi Country and Wei Country could work together again to defeat Jin Country's scheme.
He also announced in front of everyone that to prove Wei Country's sincerity, Wei Country was willing to marry three princesses to Hao Yun Tu's son.
The reason why they were marrying princesses was because the entire Wei Country couldn't find any more princesses. The previous emperor of Wei Country died early, and the remaining princesses were basically married. They could only find princesses from the royal family to marry. It was also because the rank of the princesses was lower that they were willing to marry three princesses at once.
After hearing this, Hao Yun Tu asked, "Is this Xuan Chengtian's idea or Xuan Wei's?"
Wei Envoy Kang He said openly, "Of course it's Hubby's idea. His Majesty is unwell, so Hubby will be in charge of the country's affairs."
Many of the officials of Qi Country exchanged glances. They all knew that the so-called Wei Country's unwell was just a cover up.
Hao Yun Tu nodded. "I understand Wei Country's idea. Let's discuss it. Lord Kang, please return first."
Kang He knew that it was impossible for Hao Yun Tu to make a decision on the spot the moment he said it. He definitely had to discuss it with the officials. It was inconvenient for outsiders to listen in on the private discussion between Qi Country's emperor and officials. He immediately cupped his hands and left.
After he left, Hao Yun Tu said, "Everyone has heard Wei Country's idea. What do you all think?"
"Your Majesty, the situation this time is different from the past. Wei Country is in danger of being destroyed at any time. Wei Country is really anxious this time."
"That's right. This time, Xuan Wei took the initiative to marry three princesses. On the surface, it looks like she is taking the initiative to make peace, but in reality, she is trying to stabilize the hearts of the people in Wei Country. Marrying off daughters at this juncture is to let the people of Wei Country see that Qi Country will advance and retreat with Wei Country. "
"That's right! Xuan Wei massacred King Wei's harem for this purpose. She wants to show Wei Country that she has the power in her hands. She wants everyone to not panic! "
"Your Majesty, everyone, there are many things that one should not fear from the outside, but fear from the inside. Wei Country's situation this time is indeed different from the past. It is indeed dangerous and chaotic. I'm afraid that even if Qi Country sends troops to help, we might not be able to protect Wei Country."
"That's right! If it is useless, can we consider preserving our strength? "
"Ridiculous!" A loud shout came from outside the hall. A man in battle armor walked in with a majestic gait. His deep voice shook the hall. "Who is it that dares to harm the country?"
The man was none other than Qi Country's General Huyan Wuhen.
Under everyone's gaze, Huyan Wuhen bowed in front of the hall. "Greetings, Your Majesty!"
Hao Yun Tu smiled and stood up. He raised his hands and said, "Didn't General Huyan leave the capital for an inspection? Why are you back so soon?"
Huyan Wuhen said, "I heard that Wei Country is in trouble, so I rushed back without stopping. I eavesdropped on the conversation between the Emperor and me. I beg for Your Majesty's forgiveness. "
Hao Yun Tu said, "General Huyan rushed back without removing his armor. It is clear that he is worried about the country. What crime is this? Not guilty! If General Huyan has any brilliant ideas, please speak them out in front of everyone! "
"As you command!" Huyan Wuhen cupped his hands and accepted the order. He turned around to look at the officials and said loudly, "Everyone knows of Jin Country's ambition! Once the State of Wei is defeated, the State of Jin will definitely attack the State of Qi. "
"Preserving strength? Preserving what strength? To sit and watch Wei Country perish? Once Wei Country falls into Jin Country's hands, Jin Country will obtain sufficient provisions. At that time, Jin Country will have an elite army and sufficient provisions. Qi Country will lose Wei Country's assistance and can only fight Jin Country to the death. The outcome will be unpredictable! "
"If we send our troops now, it will mean that Qi Country and Wei Country will join forces to attack Jin Country. This will greatly reduce the pressure on Wei Country and Qi Country. How can we watch them die?"
"Regardless of whether we can protect Wei Country or not, we must not let Wei Country perish so easily. Even if Wei Country holds on for another day, it will consume more of Jin Country's strength. It will be advantageous for Qi Country to fight Jin Country again!"
"Therefore, it is better to fight earlier than later!" Huyan Wuhen turned around and cupped his hands towards Hao Yun Tu. "Your Majesty, at this time, we should do our best to help Xuanwei stabilize the people of Wei Country and let Wei Country persevere and consume more of Jin Country's energy. This official thinks that we should agree to the marriage."
Hao Yun Tu nodded. "General Huyan's words make sense."
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