The Great Upheaval

The ministers looked at the woman in green on the painting, exchanging bewildered glances.

Why make such a fuss over a woman?

"Your Majesty, General Meng has urgent business to report outside the hall!" The eunuch who relayed the message hurried inside.

"Meng Ming?"

Zhao Yi, seated on the imperial throne, furrowed his brow slightly. Just as he was about to order the man into the hall, a burly, middle-aged man in armor strode in.

"This general has urgent military intelligence to report. I acted in haste; I beg Your Majesty's forgiveness."

Zhao Yi shook his head slightly and waved a hand. "You are pardoned. Report at once."

"Your Majesty, the Prince of Linxiang has rebelled in Lin'an Commandery. In just three days, the rebel forces have already taken twenty-eight cities." Meng Ming's expression was grave.

The moment he finished speaking, the entire hall erupted.

"Hmph! The Prince of Linxiang doesn't know his place. Lin'an Commandery is surrounded by heavily garrisoned troops. With a single imperial decree, His Majesty could crush him with the flip of a hand!"

"Traitors and rebels deserve the extermination of their entire clans!"

"This general is willing to lead the army to put down the rebellion!"

"This general is willing to go as well!"

Several old ministers glowered with anger, while the military officers rubbed their hands together, bristling with murderous intent as they all volunteered to fight.

Zhao Yi's eyes narrowed, concealing the turmoil within them. His expression remained calm as his hand, resting on the jade desk, slowly clenched.

"Your Majesty, please issue the order at once and send troops to put down the rebellion! Otherwise, the consequences will be unimaginable!" Meng Ming said gravely.

"Deliver my decree. Order the governor of Yuanshan Commandery..."

"Report—!"

Zhao Yi fell silent for a moment, then