Chapter 15: War of Nations_1
Hearing the words of the Qin Emperor, all the civil and military officials revealed excited expressions, the matter of establishing the Crown Prince long forgotten. The Crown Prince could be established at any time, but the opportunity to attack the Great Wei Empire was unique. The chance for their nation to exact revenge had arrived.
"Your Majesty, I believe we can initiate a national war!" Bai Qi quickly submitted his memorial. His usual indifferent demeanor was replaced by unconcealable excitement. As a general, it was his duty to lead the grand army, expand their borders, and forge a prosperous and flourishing empire. The rise of the Qin Empire had placed immense pressure on the six nations and six sects, prompting them to unite and suppress Qin’s power. Consequently, for tens of thousands of years, the Qin army had been confined within Hangu Pass, never taking a single step beyond their national borders. To attack the six nations and occupy the East Ancient Domain—this was perhaps the ambition of every true citizen of Qin.
"Your Majesty, I concur!"
"Your Majesty, I second the motion..."
Even the civil officials, including Li Si, spoke with fierce determination, their refined faces filled with Evil Qi, as if possessed by demons. Instantly, the temperature in the great hall plummeted, like an immense ice cavern chilling to the bone. Even the flickering candle flames transformed into icy blazes.
"Good!"
"By my imperial decree, initiate the national war!"
"Appoint Bai Qi as Lead General! Zhang Gan, Meng Tian, Sima Cuo, Li Xin, and Ren Xiao shall be Deputy Generals. They will lead the grand army into battle and strike directly at the imperial capital of the Great Wei Empire!"
The Qin Emperor nodded, thoroughly pleased with his officials’ performance. Regardless of how intense internal power struggles became, they always united against external enemies. He could turn a blind eye to court struggles; they were unavoidable in any dynasty. All that mattered was that internal strife did not invite external disaster.
"We humbly accept your command!"