Empress Dowager's Usurpation of Power (6K)

After returning to his room, Huo Yuhao immediately opened the Gate of the Undead and summoned a powerfully built Zombie. It was none other than Zhao Yang, who had shared a life-and-death bond with Huo Yuhao.

"Lord."

The moment Zhao Yang stepped out of the Gate of the Undead and saw Huo Yuhao, he immediately dropped to one knee.

"No need for formalities."

Huo Yuhao waved a hand and said solemnly, "The chance for revenge has come. It depends on whether you can seize it."

"Please give your orders, Lord. I will brave fire and water without hesitation!"

The Soul Fire behind Zhao Yang's eyes flickered imperceptibly. He was a hidden trump card in Huo Yuhao's hand, and now he was finally being put to use.

"I need you to break away on your own and raise the banner, adding fuel to the already sensitive situation in the Sun Moon Empire. I'll give you a full-strength, fully equipped Undead Legion. Can you take back your homeland within half a month?"

"I am willing to issue a military pledge! Within half a month, I will lead the army in, contact my old retainers in the territory, and send in an Undead Construction Squad. With attacks from within and without, we will surely reclaim my father's fief."

Zhao Yang's voice rang with conviction. He had waited far too long for this day.

"Don't be hasty."

Huo Yuhao's voice remained calm. "Don't end this war too quickly. At the same time, make sure the Sun Moon Empire can't grasp the true extent of your strength. Rising Sun City, which is best positioned to provide support, must be forced to send troops out."

"Taking back the fief isn't the goal. Leaving Rising Sun City's defenses hollow is the goal. After that, Na Na will