Even Wen Tianxiang couldn't hold back any longer and angrily said, " Ashina Tiandu even killed his own father. He will surely abandon all martial ethics and attack my Great Liang in the future. We must strike first!"
"That's right, let's get him!"
In an instant, the court officials were all enraged, wishing they could tear Ashina Tiandu alive. Even some of the indigenous officials couldn't hold back anymore.
You're already causing trouble in the Frostwest Empire, and now you even want to attack Great Liang? If we don't rip your skull off, it wouldn't be fair to Great Liang's current strength.
We're always the ones bullying others; we're being lenient by not doing anything to you. How dare you get angry? This is intolerable!
Hahaha!
Seeing this, Lin Yi couldn't help but chuckle. These ministers were really good at handling things, managing to label Ashina Tiandu a mortal enemy of Great Liang in no time.
However, the time is ripe, and it's time to make a move against Frostwest!
Now that Huo Qubing and Xue Rengui have both made their moves, it is enough to shake the foundation of the Frostwest Empire and even severely damage its strength.
These two men had a considerable force, and most of them were elite soldiers, making their combat effectiveness quite formidable.
If Frostwest doesn't fight back with all her might, she might not be able to stop Huo Qubing and Xue Rengui, and might even be devoured by them, since those two are not to be underestimated.
With Wang Xuance and Cha'er also having previously gone to the West, delivering the final blow to the credibility of Bill IV's regime, the time was ripe for the Great Liang to step forward and uphold justice.
Seeing the expectant looks in everyone's eyes, Lin Yi stood up and said in a deep voice, "Hmph, I offered my heart to the bright moon, but the bright moon was met with a ditch. This boy is heartless and insane. He even killed my father-in-law, his own father. He is simply a beast."
What I find even more intolerable is that Ashina Tiandu actually dared to attack my Great Liang Great Liang and plunder the property of my people. This is simply wishful thinking.
Since he was the one who acted unjustly first, he shouldn't blame me for being ruthless.
I have decided to dispatch a million-strong army to punish the Frostwest Empire. The retired emperor will personally serve as the commander-in-chief, leading the Northern Liang Army Corps and the Western Regions Legion..."
The pretext, the sentiment, and the force of the military intervention all lie in the Great Liang. If we don't step in now to Win People Over with Virtue, when will we ever get another chance?
"Your Majesty is wise!"
Everyone's eyes lit up. Finally, they were going to make their move, and the Emperor Emeritus was personally leading a million-strong army to attack. This was for real.
The newly appointed officials had strange expressions. The troops had just been dispatched and they had already arrived. The emperor must have been prepared all along.
Lin Yi didn't care what they thought, and said in a deep voice, "This matter is settled. Do any of you ministers have anything else to report? If not, the court may adjourn!"
The senior officials exchanged glances and then shook their heads.
"Dismissed..." Zhao Gao was about to announce the end of the court session when someone suddenly stood up.
"Your Majesty, I have something to report!"
In an instant, several people stepped forward from the crowd, causing the assembled officials to be taken aback. Why were so many people suddenly requesting to submit memorials?
Even Guo Jia was taken aback, looking at Zhang Wanhao and the others with a strange expression. How did these aristocratic families suddenly become so bold as to dare to stand up and cause trouble?
Bang!
The next moment, the group of people fell to their knees with a thud.
Wang Hui took the lead and cried out, "Your Majesty, you have been on the throne for nearly a year now. Your civil and military achievements far surpass those of previous emperors. You should be called a sage ruler."
The Great Liang is thriving, with its people full of vitality, presenting a prosperous scene.
However, this situation harbors a huge crisis: the Emperor's harem has yet to produce an heir, which is definitely not a good thing for our Great Liang."
He wept bitterly, looking as if he were deeply worried about the country and its people, which made Lin Yi's lips twitch. He was now certain of the reason why the aristocratic families were searching for their youngest daughters; they were after him.
Just as he was about to speak, Zhang Wanhao, who was next to Wang Hui, suddenly collapsed to the ground, wailing:
"Your Majesty, emperors throughout history have had three thousand concubines in their harems. Yet Your Majesty, such a wise and virtuous ruler, has only a handful of women in your palace. I am truly heartbroken and deeply saddened by this."
Although Your Majesty is deeply affectionate and only favors the two empresses, you are the emperor and must be benevolent to all.
Your Majesty, I urge you to expand your harem for the sake of the Great Liang Great Liang, and to bear us a son! If Your Majesty insists on your own way, I will kill myself here today, so that the Great Liang may have a future!
After saying that, this guy, looking like he was bravely going to his death, actually went straight and crashed into a pillar.
The guards quickly stopped him. This was a new palace; if bloodshed occurred on the first court assembly, it would be a serious matter.
The ministers also frowned. Although they also disliked the aristocratic families, this was indeed a major problem, since the continuation of the dynasty depended on the succession of offspring.
The Emperor has no heir yet, which is a grave taboo!
Xun Yu did not hesitate and stepped forward as well. "Your Majesty, please expand your harem, strengthen the royal family of Great Liang, and ensure the continuation of Great Liang for thousands of generations!"
"Your Majesty, I beseech you to expand your harem and strengthen the royal family of Great Liang!"
"Your Majesty, please grant my Great Liang!"
In an instant, all the ministers stood up, because for them, the emperor's offspring was indeed a major issue; if it was not resolved, the Great Liang could not continue.
To put it bluntly, if the emperor falls ill, there will be no one to succeed him.
"God, you're Great Liang!"
Lin Yi's lips twitched, stunned by their words. They wanted him to sleep with more women to strengthen the Great Liang; they were treating him like a breeding machine!
Zhang Wanhao and their team have really gone too far, making it all seem so tragic.
He took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "I will consider this matter. I will order the harem to select a group later. As for the issue of offspring, I have already understood the secrets of heaven."
I am the Great Emperor Zhenwu of this era, bearing the weight of the common people and the vast empire on my shoulders, so my offspring are naturally extraordinary.
Once it is born, it will be one in a million.
However, because it is so powerful, it needs some time to develop, so you don't need to worry too much about this!
He had to address this matter, otherwise these guys would start overthinking and cause trouble, which would only add to his worries.
ah?
The assembled officials were dumbfounded, muttering, "Once this happens, it will be a once-in-a-lifetime event?"
This is unbelievable! It sounds so mystical. Could the emperor possibly have a divine son? This is an existence unparalleled throughout the ages—a super genius, of course!
"Holy crap, the Emperor can talk even more nonsense than I can!"
Zhang Wanhao's face stiffened. He hadn't expected the Emperor to pull such a stunt, which immediately clarified the issue of having an heir.
Fortunately, they had achieved their goal; at least the emperor had decided to select a number of women, which presented them with an opportunity that they absolutely could not miss.