Chapter 153.1

Chapter 153.1

After returning to the imperial study, the Great Xue Emperor immediately flew into a rage.

Damn it! How dare they threaten me!

Since ascending the throne, I have never been subjected to such a threat!

Great Xia! Sooner or later, I will settle this score with you!

If I do not avenge this, I swear Im not fit to be human!

The study was in shambles, with many vases and bookshelves completely smashed, yet it did nothing to quell the anger.

The officials close at hand were all trembling with fear.

After a while, when the Great Xue Emperors rage had somewhat subsided, one of the officials mustered the courage to speak up.

Your Majesty, are we truly going to let Great Xia dictate terms and hand over ten million taels of silver?

The anger that the Great Xue Emperor had just managed to suppress flared up again with a whoosh, and he bellowed furiously, What else can we do? Tell me, what else can we do? If we dont pay, they will send that old brute with the divine sword to settle scores with me! Can you stand in for me? Can you?

The official was scolded so harshly that he slunk away, utterly humiliated.

The other officials were even less inclined to speak up.

After another bout of chaotic smashing, the Great Xue Emperor once again vented his anger.

Looking at the trembling officials before him, he sighed and said, My ministers, when we are outmatched, we must temporarily swallow this defeat. Impatience can ruin greater plans!

But mark my words; one day, we will trample over Great Xia and reclaim our losses a hundredfold, a thousandfold! I will have the Great Xia Emperor flayed and quartered and all the traitors beheaded! That day will not be far off!

Your Majesty speaks the absolute truth! the officials exclaimed loudly.

We have now lost 10 million taels, and our national treasury is depleted. We must first recoup from Great Shi and Great Zhu!

The Great Xue Emperor declared loudly. Tell General Nangong to advance the army at full speed, regardless of the cost, regardless of the losses! If necessary, I will intervene!

As you command, Your Majesty! everyone responded.

After issuing his orders, the Great Xue Emperors forces pressed forward, conquering cities and seizing territories along their path.

Several Innate masters rushed to the front lines to provide support.

The nations of Great Shi and Great Zhu could only resist with difficulty, teetering on the brink of danger.

At this critical moment, Yuan Tiangang returned with thirty million taels of gold, silver, and jewels.

Lin Beifan looked at the dozens of carts filled with treasures and was overjoyed.

With these thirty million taels of gold, silver, and jewels, the national treasury was immediately filled to the brim.

Even if taxes were not collected for several years, the nation could definitely withstand it.

Lin Beifan, with a greatly pleased expression, said, Minister, you have handled this matter well. I am very pleased. As of now, I am promoting you by two ranks! As for the monetary reward, just push a cart back home! Whichever cart you fancy, push that one, and its no problem if you take a bit more, haha!

Thank you for your generous reward, Your Majesty. This humble servant would not dare to decline! Yuan Tiangang said with a bow and a smile.

Although he was not interested in wealth, this was, after all, a reward from His Majesty.

When the Emperor gives, one must accept. Only then can there be harmony between the sovereign and his subjects?

Lin Beifan also generously rewarded the Heng Ha Generals, but they seemed to be uninterested in wealth as well. So, Lin Beifan exchanged the monetary rewards for delicacies from the mountains and seas and fine wines, which he sent to their residences.

Thank you for your immense grace! The Heng Ha Generals were very happy.

With the Great Xue Emperor on the attack, did he still have a chance to survive?

The Emperor felt a surge of intense crisis welling up inside him and anxiously shouted, Are we ready? We set out now, leave this place! Quickly!

Your Majesty, the city gates are open; we can leave at any moment! someone replied.

Then lets depart immediately!

Great Shi Emperor commanded, then after a moments thought, added, Were heading to Great Xia!

Yes, Your Majesty!

Elsewhere, Great Zhu Emperor, upon learning that Great Xue Emperor was coming to kill, was equally thrown into a panic.

That was a cold-blooded Emperor who didnt blink an eye at murder, and to make matters worse, he was incredibly powerful, with ruthless methods. The number of people who died at his hands was like carps crossing the river, too numerous to count!

The enemy is leading their troops to attack; the Great Zhu Kingdom is definitely not going to hold!

As the reigning Emperor, his end might be near!

In a panic, the Great Zhu Emperor exclaimed, That demon is coming, stop dawdling, lets go at once!

At that moment, he also boarded a carriage filled with gold, silver, and jewels, ready to flee.

Your Majesty, where shall we go?

The face of the Great Zhu Emperor was a mix of dark and changing expressions.

Originally, he had devised many escape plans, but now none of them were of any use.

Because the Great Xue Emperor has come to kill, he is powerful and ferocious, unmatched by anyone.

If he is intent on killing someone, it is very difficult for them to escape.

Within these thousand li, it seems that only the Sword Elder of Great Xia can withstand the Great Xue Emperor.

Great Xia has taken our money; lets go to Great Xia!

Yes, Your Majesty!

Thus, in order to survive, the emperors of the two nations chose Great Xia without prior consultation.

After three days, Great Xues troops finally reached the capital city of Great Shi, only to find the city gates wide open.

After a search, someone reported back.

Report to Your Majesty, the Great Shi Emperor has already fled with the royal family members!

The Great Xue Emperor remained calm: Its quite normal for that coward, who fears death, to run away! Do you know where that cowardly dog Emperor has fled to?

Report to Your Majesty, they headed in the direction of Great Xia!

Good, you all guard the capital city, tally the food and wealth, I will go and bring back his dog head!

After speaking, with a whoosh, he rose into the sky and disappeared in the blink of an eye.

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