Yue Ci tasted the three dishes closest to her, and they all tasted pretty good, although they were only at the average level of the dishes she had tasted.
On the way back to the palace, Xiao Moyun received urgent news from his subordinates. The Mingchu Kingdom suddenly sent troops to attack the city on the border of Xiao Qiguo. Marriage was the "justifiable" reason used by the Mingchu Kingdom to send troops.
All the soldiers of the Mingchu Kingdom who went to the battlefield thought that the fourth princess Chu Ci who they went to Xiao Qiguo to marry had been killed on the order of the murderous and tyrannical Emperor Xiao Qiguo. This was simply a naked provocation to the Mingchu Kingdom. If they knew that the Chu State would swallow this, they would be looked down upon by Xiao Qiguo in the future, saying that they could not even protect their country's most favored princess. They couldn't bear this humiliation, and they wanted to avenge the four princesses who died in vain.
Because of the propaganda preparations in advance, the entire Ming Chu Kingdom was filled with hatred for Xiao Qiguo, and the whole country was united and determined to send troops to seek an explanation.
At this moment, the goal of Emperor Chu Yue, the highest authority in Ming Chu Kingdom, was achieved.
He has painstakingly planned for today for nearly five years.
Ci'er, don't blame your father for being cruel. Ming Chu Kingdom's grand plans and great achievements must be sacrificed. In the past, your father gave you whatever you wanted. Now, Ming Chu Kingdom needs an honest reason to send troops. As your father's favorite daughter, you must have a duty to do so.
"Your Majesty, General Wonho has received good news."
"read."
"I have lived up to your Majesty's command. We have defeated the enemy at three levels and have not yet encountered a strong enemy force."
"Three levels! Good! Very good!"
General Yuan Hu was the general who led the troops into the battle this time. He was the civil and military champion five years ago, but for some reason he did not become an official in the court and disappeared without a trace. He was actually favored by the emperor.
On the eve of dispatching troops, Chu Yue immediately ordered that the city should not be burned, killed or looted, and the people should not be disturbed. If anyone resisted, they could be captured but not killed. Those who violated the rules would be killed.
What he wants is not a few cities of Xiao Qiguo, but the entire Xiao Qiguo. By then, the people of Xiao Qiguo will be the people of Mingchu State. They must not cause resentment among the people, and the management will be unfavorable after Mingchu State annexes Xiao Qiguo.
Even though Xiao Moyun knew that Ming Chu State was sending troops, he could only quietly return to the carriage, tell Yue Ci the news, and then continue to return home pretending not to know.
Although Xiao Moyun had many soldiers and horses in his hands, they were all in darkness. Unless he wants to replace Xiao Yan and become Xiao Qiguo's new king, he will only give Xiao Yan the opportunity to get rid of him legitimately.
An hour later, Xiao Yan, who was having fun in the palace, finally learned the bad news. He flipped the beauty on his body to the ground, quickly put on the dragon robe and walked out.
It's okay if something happens usually, it won't affect him.
But if Mingchu Kingdom really comes over, he will no longer be worthy of being the emperor. This is not okay!
Immediately summon all officials to go to court. If they don't send troops to resist the counterattack, Ming Chu will attack the imperial city.
In Prince Xiaoyao's Mansion, Xiao Moyun and Yue Ci were talking in the study.
Yue Ci turned the tan tea cup in her hand slowly and slowly and asked: "What are your plans?"
Xiao Moyun, who was wiping the scabbard of his sword, was confident and replied: "The mantis stalks the cicada, and the oriole is behind. Mingchu State is attacking Xiao Qiguo. The former is a mantis and the latter is a cicada. I want to be the oriole that eats the mantis."
"What do you need me to do?" Yue Ci put down the tea cup and raised her eyes.
"Wha—" Xiao Moyun pulled the sword out of its scabbard, with confidence in his eyes that he was in control.
"No need for the time being, I have made arrangements. If Mingchu State does not send troops today, I will have to find other reasons. It is just right now, the troops are well known."
In this life, Xiao Moyun has been secretly planning for ten years, taking into account all the influencing factors, and waiting for Yue Ci to appear, he can start at any time.
Xiao Moyun originally wanted to do it later, but some people couldn't wait.
Then just start.
The emperor urgently summoned him to go to court.
Xiao Moyun changed into court clothes and mounted the prepared horse.
This was probably the last time he wore this court uniform to go to court.
