eurekapd Chapter 651 There’s going to be a war
Chapter 651 There’s going to be a war
The next morning, after the emperor and his ministers finished discussing matters, he could not wait to announce the fact that he had two more grandsons.
Undoubtedly, this attracted a round of praise from the ministers, and the emperor was so happy that he couldn't stop smiling.
With a wave of his hand, he granted amnesty to the whole country, pardoned the death penalty, released people guilty of minor crimes, and exempted the people from taxes for one year.
The entire Shang Kingdom was in an uproar. The last time the little princess and the little prince were born, they were exempted from taxes for a year.
The difficult days were eased, and with the good harvests in the past two years, the family already had some food in stock.
Now that the emperor has exempted them from taxes for another year, it is very likely that they will be able to completely escape poverty and live a life with enough food to eat.
The atmosphere in the palace was very pleasant during this period, especially for the Queen, who now had work to do.
Just like when Shang Jiao and Shang Rou were born, they ran to the East Palace early every morning.
She took the initiative to take on the task of caring for her two grandsons, who always complained of feeling weak and tired and did not like to eat.
I also got less sleep, and this brought about a complete change. Not only do I have more strength, but I even walk with a spring in my step.
My sleep has improved as well. I can fall asleep almost as soon as I lie down and close my eyes. I won’t wake up even if no one calls me.
My appetite is so good. Before, I had to force myself to eat one bowl of rice at every meal, but now two bowls of rice are the basic requirement.
Not counting the meat and soup, after a few days, not only did his face gain more flesh, but his complexion also became rosy.
He looks younger and his temperament is much more cheerful. The emperor has changed a lot.
In order to lighten his burden, he specially found a knowledgeable tutor for Shang Jiao, as well as several ministers to assist him in teaching.
He took turns teaching the little guy every day. After finishing a batch of memorials, he would find an excuse to leave.
He accompanied the Queen to look after her two little grandsons, and as a result, his relationship with the Queen improved a lot.
The most comfortable one is Shen Yiyi. The eldest son studies with the tutor and several ministers every day.
Every day her daughter went into the alchemy room to make elixirs and prepare medicines, and occasionally needed her guidance. The two children were looked after by the empress and the emperor.
Every day she had free time to play with the Kuangfeng family of four in the yard. She no longer had to worry about which woman would hook up with Brother Chen. Her life was so comfortable.
I thought these happy days would continue, but unexpectedly they were broken soon.
After breakfast, Shen Yiyi wandered around the yard until noon, but did not see Brother Chen come back for lunch.
I thought maybe there was something he hadn't finished and he would be back when he was done.
As a result, I waited and waited but no one showed up. I waited until the evening, but no one came back. I became a little anxious.
"Go and find out why the prince hasn't come back?"
If there was something going on, it should have been finished after taking so long. Brother Chen was really something. He didn't even come to tell her.
"Yes." Shaoyao agreed and hurried out of the house.
When he came back, his face was obviously much more serious.
"Princess Consort, there may be a war. The Crown Prince and the Emperor are discussing matters in the Imperial Study. They said they haven't even had lunch yet!"
"Ah! There's going to be a war? Against whom?" Shen Yiyi stood up in shock.
I haven’t heard Brother Chen talk about this before, so why are we going to have a war all of a sudden?
"My husband said it was with Tiansheng Country. He didn't know the details. He said that the ministers were discussing it in the imperial study right now."
"Tiansheng Country! It's them again!"
We almost destroyed their palace last time. They haven’t learned their lesson and now dare to cause trouble.
Just as I was thinking about it, Shang Zhanchen walked in hurriedly.
"Brother Chen, I heard that Tiansheng Country is causing trouble again?"
"Well, they have gathered 300,000 troops and have reached the border." Shang Zhanchen's face also darkened.
He had a premonition when they were about to make a move, and felt that Tiansheng Kingdom would not be at peace, but he did not expect it to happen so soon.
With an army of three hundred thousand on the way, it seems that this battle is inevitable.
"So how did you discuss it?" Shen Yiyi also frowned.
Just after a few days of peace, Tiansheng Kingdom came to cause trouble again.
"Today we discussed in the Imperial Study Room and decided to let General Su lead 200,000 people. He has more experience."
It was he and General Su who defeated the Tiansheng Kingdom last time. He knew something about Chu Yunba, so it would be most appropriate for him to go.
"Oh, then why send 200,000 people?"
They have 300,000 men and we send 200,000. Isn't it obvious that we will be at a disadvantage?
"The War Wolf Nation has also been preparing to make a move recently. If we send all of them to Lingbei, I'm afraid it will be too late to mobilize more troops if something unexpected happens."
"The Wolf Warrior Country is not behaving itself either?" Shen Yiyi's brows were knitted together.
Things in Lingbei are not peaceful, so why doesn't the War Wolf Nation join in the fun?
"I suspect that the War Wolf Nation and Chu Yunba are colluding."
There were unusual movements on the borders of Lingbei and the Wolf Warrior Kingdom at the same time. He suspected that the two countries were colluding and it must have been planned long ago.
"Damn it!" Shen Yiyi gritted her teeth in anger.
No wonder the fifth princess is so unpopular, it turns out there are no good people in their Wolf Warrior Country.
In the following days, the atmosphere in the palace became rather depressing. Not only did Shang Zhanchen fail to return on time.
Even the emperor came less often, and the atmosphere suddenly became tense.
This made Shen Yiyi nervous, and she often sent Shaoyao to Jiang Zuo to inquire about news.
Every time I hear bad news, I feel even more depressed.
That evening, Shen Yiyi had just finished dinner and was about to go to bed when Shang Zhanchen walked in hurriedly.
"Brother Chen, are you done?"
"Yiyi, help me pack my things. I'm going to Lingbei."
"Going to Lingbei?" Shen Yiyi hurriedly climbed down from the bed.
"Well, Chu Yunba has already broken into three of our cities, and now the casualties are heavy. I have to go."
Shang Zhanchen had a gloomy face. Originally, his father did not agree with him going, but Tiansheng Kingdom had already conquered three cities.
If the situation continues to develop in this way, who knows how many cities will be lost.
The pharmaceutical factory and the iron mine could no longer be protected. They were the economic lifeline of the Great Shang Kingdom and must not fall into the hands of outsiders. Therefore, he had to go.
"Can't we let someone else go?" Shen Yiyi hooked her arm around the man's neck reluctantly.
I don’t want Brother Chen to go to such a dangerous place.
"Yiyi, I know Chu Yunba better, and I am the most suitable person to go."
Shang Zhanchen held Shen Yiyi in his arms and kissed her on the forehead.
It was he, Yiyi and General Su who defeated the Tiansheng Kingdom back then, so he had a thorough understanding of Chu Yunba's methods.
He had wanted to go with him at first, but his father and the ministers would never agree. Now given the situation, he had no choice but to go.
"Brother Chen, can I go with you?" Shen Yiyi put her arms around the man's neck.
Last time, she and Brother Chen defeated Chu Yunba together, and now he is not honest again.
Then I will follow Brother Chen and teach him a good lesson this time so that he will learn his lesson.
"Yiyi, why don't you stay and look after the children?"