Chapter 141.1
To avoid any prolonged complications, we will first send out experts to carry out a decapitation strike! Great Xue Emperor declared.
Your Majesty is wise! the officials exclaimed in unison.
Following that, the Great Xue Emperor selected eight domestic Innate masters and formed a decapitation squad. They stormed into the imperial palaces of the five southeastern nations with the swiftness of lightning, carrying out their decapitation strikes.
These nations were all small kingdoms with very weak national power. Each country only had one or two Innate masters; how could they withstand a decapitation squad composed of eight Innate masters?
In less than two days, all the royal family members and Innate masters of these five countries were slaughtered.
Subsequently, the Great Xue Kingdom dispatched an army of 800,000 to invade the five nations and plunder their grain.
The royal families of these five small kingdoms, as well as the Innate masters, were all slain. The domestic situation was thrown into chaos, and how could they possibly withstand the 800,000-strong army of the Great Xue Kingdom?
Thus, the Great Xue army advanced, capturing cities and territories with ease.
This scene shocked the world.
All the royal families of the five nations have been wiped out?
Its truly ruthless!
This has always been the style of the Great Xue Kingdom; silent until they strike, and when they do, its earth-shattering!
The Great Xue Kingdom is a great kingdom with the power of a dynasty, after all. How could those few small kingdoms ever stand a chance against it?
The Great Xue Kingdom is about to expand its territory again!
Everyone was paying attention to this matter, and the neighboring Great Shi Kingdom and Great Zhu Kingdom were getting nervous.
Originally, the massive recruitment of soldiers by the Great Xia had already frightened them.
Now, with the emergence of the Great Xue, they struck with the force of thunder and lightning, executing the emperors of those five small kingdoms, which was even more terrifying!
Although they are also a great kingdom, their national power is far inferior to that of Great Xia and Great Xue!
Yet, they are nestled right between the two countries
With wolves in front and tigers behind, their situation is truly difficult!
It is said that the emperors of these two great kingdoms cant even sleep peacefully at night, fearing that the Great Xue Kingdom might launch a decapitation strike against them, so they arrange for at least three Innate-level guards to protect them at night.
Furthermore, some officials from the five countries have been running to Great Xia for help.
To this, Lin Beifan expressed his inability to assist.
The Great Xue Kingdom has strong and robust soldiers; my Great Xia is no match for them, so please return! Of course, if you wish to settle and live in Great Xia, I would be very welcoming!
These people left in disappointment.
Some considered Lin Beifans words and came to settle in Great Xia.
Great Shi and Great Zhu also sent envoys, hoping to form a secret alliance with the three countries, to support each other and jointly confront Great Xue.
Lin Beifan still refused.
Bai Zhu asked in confusion, Your Majesty, the Great Xue Kingdom has wild ambitions, wont you do something about it?
Lin Beifan laughed and said, The Great Xue Kingdom is indeed ambitious, but Great Shi and Great Zhu are no good either; they are all enemies of our Great Xia! So, why should I help them?
But havent we offended Great Xue too deeply? Arent you afraid they will come and attack us?
Lin Beifan shook his head slightly: I heard that Great Xues deployment of troops this time is for grain! But the five northeastern states dont have enough grain. If they cant find food, who do you think they will strike against?
Bai Zhu thought for a moment and then exclaimed in shock: Great Shi and Great Zhu!
Exactly, its them!
Lin Beifan laughed heartily: Once they cant find food, they will definitely consider sending troops to other countries! Among the neighboring kingdoms, there are only our Great Xia, Great Zhu, and Great Shi. Of course, you pick the softest persimmon to squeeze, so Great Xues next target will be them! When they start fighting, thats when it will be advantageous for us!
But Your Majesty
Bai Zhu tilted her head: Is there a possibility that the three states could unite against us?
Even better if they come!
Lin Beifan smiled faintly: Have you forgotten about the three generals of the Yellow Sky Sect? They are now devilish figures who can even bewitch an entire army! No matter how many come, they will ultimately become our people! The allied forces of the three states are nothing to fear, haha!
Your Majesty is wise! Bai Zhu was filled with admiration for Lin Beifan.
Reflecting carefully, it seems that His Majesty had already begun preparations since the emergence of the Yellow Sky Sect.
He dispatched troops to plunder the five northeastern countries, seizing all their grain and wealth while also driving the Yellow Sky Sect into the other three great kingdoms.
Then, he sent out the little drum, inciting them to wreak havoc upon the strongest Great Xue Kingdom.
When the Yellow Sky Sect faced crushing defeat and were wanted, he recklessly brought them under control, creating a powerful deterrent against the neighboring countries, deterring them from invading.
In the end, the five northeastern countries were annihilated, and the Great Xue, Great Shi, and Great Zhu kingdoms fell into chaos.
Only Great Xia remained unscathed, with its national power growing ever stronger.
It was as if every move was meticulously planned, every link in the chain interlocked perfectly, as though from the very beginning, they had been calculated and trapped without any chance of escape!
With such a wise and valiant emperor, its no wonder that Great Xia has developed so rapidly, right?
Bai Zhus confidence in her quest for revenge grew stronger and stronger!
The envoys from Great Shi and Great Zhu have returned home disappointed.
Without the assistance of Great Xia, they had no choice but to rely on themselves, heavily guarding their borders and remaining vigilant against the troops of the Great Xue Kingdom.
At this time, the Great Xue army was conquering cities and seizing territories, toppling five nations along their path.
However, when they wanted to plunder the grain, they were met with disappointment.
Because among these five countries, surprisingly, there was hardly any grain to be found.
If it were said that the Great Xue Kingdom still had seventy percent of its grain yield remaining, then these five countries combined had less than twenty percent left.
Had it not been for the recent autumn harvest, there might not even have been twenty percent of the grain available.
How can these five nations be so poor, with so little grain?
The one who spoke these words was a general from the Great Xue Kingdom named Nangong Di, who possessed Astral Qi-level strength and was highly valued by the Great Xue Emperor.
Therefore, he was appointed as the marshal this time, leading troops to subjugate the five countries and plunder their grain.
But now, having conquered these five nations, he found very little grain, which made him extremely angry.
Without grain, how could he explain to His Majesty?
Reporting to General Nangong, previously the Yellow Sky Sect wreaked havoc here! To resolve the calamity of the Yellow Sky, the emperors of those five nations asked Great Xia to send troops, promising that everything acquired along the way would belong to Great Xia! Therefore, its possible that Great Xia has already taken all the grain!
General Nangong was still very angry: I am aware of that, but that was two months ago! Isnt it just after the autumn harvest? How can there be no grain right after the harvest?
This I also do not understand!
General Nangong, impatient, waved his hand dismissively: You may go!
Yes, General!
Next, General Nangong sent people to investigate the cause of the reduced grain production.
It was eventually discovered that the Yellow Sky Sect bore an undeniable responsibility.
Originally, the Yellow Sky Sect had misled millions of common people, resulting in the farmlands being left unattended, with many rice seedlings trampled, naturally leading to a decrease in grain production.
However, that was not the most important reason.
The most crucial factor was the severe loss of soil fertility in the area. The rice seedlings lacked nutrients, which led to the reduced yield.
Then, General Nangong, with a heavy heart, reported the matter to the Emperor.
Great Xue Emperor was greatly shocked: What? The five countries to the southeast also had a reduction in their grain production, even less than ours?
Yes, Your Majesty! General Nangong Di explained the situation in detail.
After hearing this, the Great Xue Emperor looked worried and distressed: Without grain, what are we to do?
He had been counting on the grain from the five southeastern countries to alleviate the food crisis in his Great Xue Kingdom. But now, even though the countries had been conquered, there was hardly any grain to be found, and the food problem remained unsolved.
It truly seemed that mans plans cannot compare to the will of heaven!
Your Majesty, although the five southeastern countries have no grain, the Great Xia to the south does! It is said that they have had a great harvest this year, and the grain from their autumn harvest is more than enough to feed the entire population of our Great Xue Kingdom! Your Majesty, why dont we take this opportunity to move south and conquer Great Xia? Then their grain will be ours, an old minister eagerly offered his strategy.
Yes, Your Majesty, Great Xia has plenty of grain; lets just send our troops to attack them! a second old minister stood up and suggested.
After we conquer Great Xia, not only will their food be ours, but their mineral resources and fertile lands will be ours as well! In the future, even establishing an imperial dynasty is not out of the question! the third elder minister said.
Your Majesty, it is said that Great Xia is currently recruiting soldiers, they plan to enlist 800,000! If we wait until their recruitment is complete before we deploy our troops, it will be too late. This matter should be attended to sooner rather than later! the fourth elder minister said.
Your Majesty, if not now, when should we send out our troops? the fifth elder minister said.
Finally, the officials unanimously implored, Please, Your Majesty, dispatch the troops to subdue Great Xia!
The Great Xue Emperor coldly observed this group of ministers who appeared loyal and honest on the outside but were incredibly cunning and deceitful at heart. They wanted to use the Great Xue Kingdom to deal with Great Xia again!
Is Great Xia really that easy to defeat?
The Great Xia of today is no longer what it once was!
Not to mention anything else, just take the military forces for example. Great Xia originally had an army of 1.2 million. Now, with new recruitment and purchases of horses, their military strength has likely already broken through 1.5 million and will soon reach 2 million!
Domestically, the number of innate masters has broken into double digits, and it is said that there is even a swordsman at the pinnacle of Imperial Qi.
Wielding a divine sword, he can exchange several rounds with a Grandmaster, and his strength is not inferior to the latter.
Meanwhile, our Great Xue Kingdom has just suffered the calamity of the Yellow Sky, with our national power greatly damaged. The gap with Great Xia is no longer clear.
In a battle between the two armies, the outcome will inevitably be one where both sides suffer heavy losses.
Even if they were to conquer Great Xia, they would suffer heavy losses, and in the end, they would only be handing benefits to the noble families for free.
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