Chapter 2187 - 2190: March on the Imperial City, Sword Pointed at Emperor Xuan!

The civil and military officials of Qin Country all advised Qin Tian to send troops.

Zuo Yuanhao also strongly urged Qin Tian to set aside his concerns and directly dispatch troops.

However, all their persuasion was not as direct as the Fourteenth Prince's persuasion now.

He was no longer the Fourteenth Prince, nor the Peace King of the Tianyuan Dynasty, but Qin Yan of Qin Country.

"We have already incited quite a few soldiers of the Imperial City, tens of thousands, and even the Forbidden Army. As long as you attack the Imperial City, my teacher and I will join forces with you, inside and out. Emperor Xuan, even with two elders from the Elder Council supporting him, absolutely cannot withstand it; it is a sure defeat."

At this moment, Qin Tian completely believed Qin Yan's words.

In fact, attacking the Imperial City from inside and outside was indeed a guaranteed victory.

What Qin Tian was worried about previously was just the issue of power distribution with Long Yin after victory.

But now, there's no need to worry—the number two in Long Yin is his own brother, and the leader of Long Yin is his own brother's teacher. What is there to worry about?

"Good, then we have an agreement. I will immediately organize troops. To prevent a reaction from the Dragon Clan, I will divide the troops into two routes: one will attack directly, and the other will launch a surprise attack on the Imperial City. By the time both routes converge outside the Imperial City, that will be when you initiate action within the city."

In reality, all the actions were already planned out in Qin Tian's mind, and he quickly voiced them now.

"Alright, I'll follow your arrangements." Qin Yan nodded, "As for the Imperial City, rest assured, my teacher and I will handle everything and await your news."

"Hmm..."

Qin Tian thought for a moment and said, "By the way, when the time comes, help me keep an eye on the Murong Family in the Imperial City; try to prevent them from encountering any trouble."

Upon hearing this, Qin Yan smiled knowingly, as he was already familiar with the relationship between Qin Tian and Murong Fei. He nodded and said, "Rest assured, I know what to do."

"Good, then take care."

"Hmm, I'll wait for you at the Imperial City, and we will gather in the Imperial Palace!"

...

After parting with Qin Yan, Qin Tian descended the stairs to find Zuo Yuanhao still waiting below. He nodded to him and said, "I didn't expect it. State Preceptor, you've managed to keep me completely in the dark."

Seeing the joy on Qin Tian's face, Zuo Yuanhao knew that everything was going as expected and was discussed smoothly. He said, "This was my senior brother's order, Your Majesty, I couldn't do anything about it."

After speaking, he asked, "Your Majesty, regarding the matter of dispatching troops, have you discussed it with my senior brother?"

"We'll talk about it at home. Let's go."

Qin Tian and Zuo Yuanhao returned to the Imperial Palace and immediately convened loyal ministers for discussion.

Qin Tian immediately made the decision to attack the Imperial City.

On one hand, he sent Xu Kuan and Che Aijun with 150,000 troops on a frontal eastward advance, starting the attack from Tiger City, all the way to the Imperial City.

On the other hand, Qin Tian ordered Zhao Lanjin and Duan Xiaodao, both leading 100,000 elite soldiers, to wear no armor, divide into several groups, and secretly approach the Imperial City via the Demon Clan's direction.

Dual measures were prepared, Qin Tian planned to quickly assemble troops for attack.

After making arrangements, Qin Tian personally took 30,000 men and sat at the Central Army, heading to the Imperial City with Zuo Yuanhao, Lin Yu—all on a grand scale.

...

In the Imperial City, Emperor Xuan was furious upon hearing the news of West State's troop dispatch!

"I guessed it, I guessed it! That rebellious Qin Tian will definitely take advantage of the situation!"

Sitting alone on the dragon throne, Emperor Xuan finished speaking and looked up at the civil and military officials below, asking, "Beloved ministers, who among you has a strategy to retreat the enemy?"

The entire hall was silent, not a sound.

In fact, since the War God's death, the cohesion of the Imperial City had greatly diminished.

Moreover, originally loyal generals to Emperor Xuan had already become estranged due to Emperor Xuan's recent mass executions.

At this time, who would lead the troops to battle?

Furthermore, the opposing side faced Qin Tian of Qin Country, reputed to be the "little War God!"

Now, the War God is gone, and he, Qin Tian, is the new War God.

After a long time, the newly appointed state preceptor stood out and said, "Your Majesty, the rebel Qin Tian has the Barbarian Clan, Demon Clan, and Demon Clan as backing, with abundant troops. Conversely, we are experiencing a drop in morale due to the War God's death. I suggest that we must ask the Dragon Clan for aid."

"Your Majesty, absolutely not!"

After the state preceptor spoke, a general immediately opposed, "If we ask the Dragon Clan for aid this time, their troops will surely enter the Imperial City. By then, even if we repel Qin Tian, how will we make the Dragon Clan's troops retreat?"

"I also believe we cannot allow their troops into our Central State territory. The recent scene when the Dragon Clan helped us suppress West State is still vivid in our minds. We absolutely cannot make the same mistake again."

"Indeed, Your Majesty, we have already lost East State, in exchange for the Dragon Clan not attacking us. If we actively invite them to send troops now, it would be a double loss, providing them with the perfect opportunity."

Someone mentioned how Emperor Xuan had ceded East State to the Dragon Clan, instantly releasing the pent-up frustration in the minister's hearts, as if someone had brought up a sorrowful matter. All at once, they began expressing their grievances in the hall.

In nearly a century, the Tianyuan Dynasty has consistently oppressed the Dragon Clan, who occasionally could counterattack but were ultimately defeated by the Dynasty.

Therefore, the people of the Tianyuan Dynasty have always been proud in front of the Dragon Clan.

But since Emperor Xuan's reign, the pride within the Tianyuan Dynasty has vanished, replaced by humiliation and shame.

This was why countless people secretly opposed Emperor Xuan throughout the Dynasty.

Betrayal and humiliation, unbearable!

"How dare you!"

Upon hearing criticisms regarding East State, Emperor Xuan slammed the table and angrily said, "My decisions are national policies, benefiting the country and people, considering the long-term rather than momentary gains and losses. You are shortsighted, what do you know!"

"Your Majesty, but I truly cannot comprehend voluntarily ceding East State!"

"Your Majesty, I also find it difficult to understand. East State is a rich land, to give it away so easily is disheartening. Even if we fear the Dragon Clan's military might, there's no need to be so fearful!"

Upon Chen Shuang and Wang Wenquan, a civil and military minister, expressing their dissatisfaction, the hall was instantly filled with tension!

Killing intent emanated from Emperor Xuan!

"Guards! Arrest the traitors Chen Shuang and Wang Wenquan! Cut out their tongues! Hang them at the South City Gate, exposing them for three days to be fed to dogs!"

"For defying my decisions, you are rebels! Take them away!"

Emperor Xuan erupted in anger, instantly silencing the hall, and no one dared to speak again.

Since Emperor Xuan ascended the throne, he directly ordered the execution of those opposing him in the council, having killed more than ten people.

His methods were brutal and cold-blooded, causing every minister to live in fear, no longer daring to speak!