"The White Tiger Duke... has fallen?"
"The military camp in the Ming Battle Mountain Range was attacked!"
"Those wolves with ravenous ambitions from the Sun Moon Empire..."
"Your Majesty, what are we to do?"
In the imperial court, the ministers were almost overwhelmed when they learned the news.
The blow was simply too great.
The White Tiger Duke had guarded the frontier for years, fighting countless battles against the Sun Moon Empire.
In their hearts, they had all regarded the White Tiger Duke as a shield. With him there, they could sleep soundly without a care.
But...
Now that indestructible shield had shattered, and they felt as though the sky had collapsed.
Who would protect them in the future?
"What are you panicking for?!"
Xu Jiawei angrily flicked his sleeve. "Look at yourselves. If you truly are the pillars of my Star Luo Empire, my trusted right-hand men, then you should not be wallowing in self-pity. Show some resolve and offer me suggestions."
A sharp intake of breath swept through the hall...
At those words, the entire court fell silent.
Many lowered their heads in shame.
Xu Jiawei's words were like knives stabbing deep into their hearts.
They were utterly ashamed.
"Your Majesty, please calm your anger."
"Your Majesty, we will pool our wisdom at once and find a solution. We will find a solution."
The ministers hurriedly spoke up.
Xu Jiawei's expression softened considerably at their words.
"Then give it careful thought."
Xu Jiawei pointed at one minister. "Go to the White Tiger Duke's residence and inform his family of his death.
"The White Tiger Duke devoted his life to war and rendered outstanding service to the empire. We must not leave his family feeling abandoned. Grant them ten million Gold Soul Coins..."
Xu Jiawei announced a long list