Ashina Tiandu was perfectly aware of Abaddon's thoughts that day!
After all, in some ways, he and the other man were the same kind of people, both with huge ambitions. This guy had been just going through the motions, wanting to watch from the sidelines and see Frostwest wear down Great Liang's forces on its own.
Under these circumstances, unless the Great West Empire's homeland is threatened, this guy won't go all out to help me.
Thinking of this, a sinister glint flashed in Ashina Tiandu's eyes, and he sneered, " Abaddon, you want to reap the benefits without lifting a finger, but I won't let you succeed. Let's dance together!"
He had long disliked Abaddon; the guy was treating him like an idiot.
They keep talking about being allies, but every time I invited the Great West Empire to send troops, they made various excuses and never mentioned sending troops.
Even when his own wife went to explain the pros and cons through their kinship, it was to no avail. Although this guy sent 300,000 men to guard the Xiling Corridor, ostensibly to support the Frostwest Empire, he was actually just worried that the Great Liang would cross the Xiling Corridor.
This was the most unacceptable thing for Ashina Tiandu. Since you're so worried about Great Liang, then I'll specially send it over to you this time so you can also experience the fiery passion of Great Liang.
Since we're an alliance, no one can be beautiful alone. Let's all come and play in the mud of war!
However, he couldn't easily take the blame. He glanced at Ashley, then looked at the assembled ministers and said in a deep voice, "Gentlemen, what do you think of the minister's suggestion? Should we move the capital?"
Upon hearing this, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. The Emperor was still quite rational and did not choose to fight the Great Liang to the death.
It may be a little embarrassing, but it can save your life, so it's not a big deal and is perfectly acceptable.
Hearing that the Emperor wanted to ask for their opinions again, they couldn't help but feel speechless. The Emperor clearly didn't want to take the blame, so he was putting the decision-making on them.
However, at this point, there was no time to delay. Once Great Liang had subdued Huo Qubing and Xue Rengui, they wouldn't have a chance to escape.
Kubo didn't hesitate and directly stated his thoughts.
"Your Majesty, we must leave immediately. With Your Majesty here, we still have a chance to turn the tide. But if the Great Liang takes Tiele City, then we are utterly finished!"
"That's right, as long as we're alive, there's hope. We don't need to worry about temporary victories or defeats. As long as we get the Great West Empire to join us later, the Great Liang will definitely not be able to hold out."
The ministers nearby immediately echoed his sentiments, adding a dose of inspirational wisdom as well.
Ashina Tiandu nodded slightly and said in a deep voice, "Since it is what everyone wants, let's decide to move the capital to the border of the Great West Empire."
If Abaddon still doesn't make a move, then we'll storm in and pull the battle lines of Great Liang all the way to the Great West Empire, and see if he still dares to hide!
You fucking like to hide in the back, huh? Well, I'll just bring it right in here, so you won't even have anywhere to hide.
"Your Majesty is wise!"
Everyone nodded in agreement. Survival was the most important thing; other matters could wait.
However, at this moment, Hu'er in the crowd could no longer sit still and stood up directly, angrily saying, "Your Majesty, you must not move the capital!"
If we withdraw, wouldn't that mean our million-strong army in the east has been sold out? How can that be allowed?!
He's the younger brother of Nishu; his older brother released him and then took the lead himself.
If the capital were moved, his brother's escape route would be cut off, and facing a three-sided encirclement, his brother would have almost no chance of survival.
Forehead!
These words caused the hall to fall silent instantly, and everyone frowned, looking at Hu'er with hostility.
That kid is so tactless. We've already agreed to move the capital away from this dangerous place.
Then this guy came out and actually said that the capital couldn't be moved. Isn't that just annoying?
"Shut up! Your brother had a million-strong army? He's lucky if he has tens of thousands left. Are we going to move the capital now or wait for your brother to come back and die together?" Kubo said angrily, his face dark.
He's a wealthy and powerful man; how could he possibly stay here and wait to die with Nishu? Absolutely not.
If this Hu'er doesn't know what's good for him, then we'll have to find someone to kill him. We absolutely can't let him waste any more time; escaping is the priority.
Hu'er's expression changed drastically, and he charged directly at Kubo, shouting angrily, "You...!"
"What, you little brat, you think you can defy the heavens?" Kubo gave him a cold look. Even his older brother wouldn't dare to be arrogant with him, yet this guy dared to be arrogant; he was simply courting death.
Without his brother's backing, what is he anyway, daring to get angry with me?
"Enough!"
Ashina Tiandu glanced at the two men and angrily said, "Both of you shut up! At a time like this, we must be of one mind. How can we quarrel over such a trivial matter?"
After speaking, he looked at Hu'er, his eyes revealing authority.
"I will send someone to inform your elder brother to move south. How could I abandon them!"
"..."
Hu'er clenched his fists, wanting to say something but unable to.
Since the emperor has said so, if I still don't know what's good for me, he might just take action against me directly.
Seeing that he was somewhat sensible, Ashina Tiandu and said in a deep voice, "Since that's the case, then let's order the capital to be moved and ask the people to cooperate."
If anyone is attached to their homeland, let them stay here. The Great Liang shouldn't do anything to them.
The relocation of the capital was imperative, something no one could stop. It concerned their own safety, so no one was allowed to question it.
If you don't want to leave, then stay and die!
Long live the Emperor!
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief; things had finally settled down. They should hurry back and pack their things.
Ashina Tiandu. Watching the departing officials, he could no longer contain his pent-up frustration and it finally erupted.
Bang bang bang!
The entire hall became his punching bag; he smashed everything he could.
He roared, "This is an utter disgrace! You actually forced me to move the capital! Once we recover, I'll make sure the blood of your Great Liang flows like rivers, and your people live in constant turmoil!!!"
He thought he could turn the tide, but he never expected it to come to this; he was completely at his wit's end.
In this situation, I must retaliate.
And that bastard Abaddon, how dare he play me like this! I'll make sure the Great West Empire goes back to the primitive era.
Zela's lips twitched a few times, but she made no attempt to dissuade him. Since the capital was going to be moved anyway, and these things couldn't be taken with them, it was better to just smash them.
It's better to smash things than to hit people; after all, it's not like it's yours!
After venting his anger, Ashina Tiandu looked at Zela and said in a deep voice, "Send someone to clean up the mess. Any officials who have colluded with Great Liang should not be brought to the new capital!"