His voice was loud, his words rousing.
But once he finished speaking, the entire court fell deathly silent.
The air was so quiet that one could hear a needle drop.
The ministers below all widened their eyes, looking at their own sovereign as though he were a fool.
Unify the Southern Region within thirty years?
Had he drunk too much, or had they heard wrong?
"Gentlemen, none of you have any objections, do you?"
Su Tao narrowed his eyes as he looked over the ministers.
Every official his gaze swept across promptly lowered his head.
"Very good. Since none of you object, then from this moment onward, I declare that the war of conquest has begun."
"Our Great Frost Dynasty has eight legions in total."
"Where are the commanders of the Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, and Black Tortoise Legions?"
As soon as Su Tao spoke, four figures immediately appeared below.
Three men and one woman.
One was tall and slender, one was powerfully built, and one possessed a mature, steady bearing.
The remaining woman gave off an air of fiery passion and unrestrained charm.
"Commanders of the Azure Dragon, Black Tortoise, White Tiger, and Vermilion Bird Legions pay respects to the Lord."
The four knelt on the ground and shouted in unison.
"Good. From this point onward, your four great legions will be commanded by Fellow Daoist Ye Lin."
"Furthermore, Wang Long and Liu Xu, the two of you will lead thirty million troops and follow Fellow Daoist Ye Lin."
"From now on, you will be under Fellow Daoist Ye Lin's command. His orders are my orders."
"Yes."
The six people he had called upon answered loudly.
"Very good."
A trace of satisfaction flashed across Su Tao's face.
As for whether these people would obey, whether they would