novelhk Chapter 456 The conspiracy between the Great Qin and the Phoenix Clan, the Dragon Clan learns the ne
Chapter 456 The conspiracy between the Great Qin and the Phoenix Clan, the Dragon Clan learns the ne
The battle ahead was extremely fierce, with shouts of killing and the clang of metal on metal filling the air, and smoke billowing everywhere, obscuring the sky.
Meanwhile, in the imperial court of the Great Qin Dynasty, everyone was extremely busy, doing their utmost to support the war effort at the front.
At this moment, no one dares to take chances, and no one dares to play any tricks or schemes in private.
It should be noted that now even the 36 noble clans and 12 ducal clans have mobilized all their forces to join this war.
Even the most foolish of these nobles could now guess some of the clues—the reclusive emperor had probably already emerged from seclusion, but had simply not yet shown his face.
If, at this critical juncture, someone were to be so tactless as to attempt some underhanded tactics, they would undoubtedly be courting death.
Recalling the Jiang clan's sudden military intervention to suppress the unrest, everyone understood the situation even more clearly.
This was most likely at the behest and in the planning of their emperor.
After all, how could the Crown Prince easily mobilize the massive military force of a noble family?
After this speculation, everyone became very obedient and dared not cross the line.
Because everyone knows that while His Majesty may be considered an enlightened ruler in normal times, if he is truly angered, he will become a tyrant that strikes fear into the hearts of all.
At that time, there will surely be a bloodbath, with heads rolling and rivers of blood staining the earth red!
Sure enough, not long after, a shocking piece of news quickly spread throughout the palace—His Majesty and the Empress had successfully emerged from seclusion! This news was like a thunderbolt, instantly shattering the palace's usual tranquility.
Qin Wu pondered to himself that since those high-ranking and powerful ministers had likely already guessed that he was about to emerge from the pass, continuing to conceal his whereabouts was clearly pointless. Therefore, he made a decisive decision, no longer hiding, and resolutely stepped out of the palace gates to officially take over the handling of all the complex affairs of the court.
In an instant, a stream of instructions flowed out of the Imperial Study.
These orders cover a wide range of areas, some concerning reforms to the political system, some related to improving people's livelihoods and well-being, and others aimed at strengthening military power.
Every order was carefully planned by Qin Wu after much deliberation, embodying his wisdom and effort.
The ministers who received these orders dared not utter a single word of objection or rebuttal in the face of this brilliant and awe-inspiring monarch.
Everyone knows that Qin Wu's decisions are always decisive, resolute, and far-sighted, so the ministers have no choice but to carry out his orders to the letter.
Thus, under Qin Wu's strong impetus, the Qin Dynasty ushered in a vigorous wave of reforms...
Just as Qin Wu finished his seclusion and stepped out of the palace gates, the imperial edict previously bestowed upon Consort Feng spread throughout the entire palace as if it had grown wings.
When everyone heard about the generous rewards bestowed upon Consort Feng, they were all shocked and secretly thought to themselves: It seems that Consort Feng's status in the palace is about to rise like a tidal wave!
Consequently, some shrewd concubines sprang into action, vying to curry favor with Consort Feng, hoping to use this opportunity to attach themselves to this powerful figure and gain her protection and support.
After all, the current situation in the imperial harem is complex and intertwined with various forces.
First, the faction led by the Empress, including Consort Xue and the women who had entered the palace to accompany the Emperor before his ascension to the throne, had always been closely united, like an ironclad block, and they disdained other open and covert struggles.
The small group formed by the four concubines was also heavily guarded, and those who were not insiders could not easily get involved.
In particular, the concubines sent to the palace by noble families huddled together for mutual support, forming a force that should not be underestimated.
However, the Dragon Consort and the Phoenix Consort were neglected and ostracized because they came from foreign tribes.
For a long time, they were not only deliberately isolated by other concubines, but also often secretly plotted against and made things difficult for others.
But now the situation has changed dramatically, and Consort Feng has been promoted to the rank of Imperial Consort.
In this way, as long as she acts cautiously in the future and does not provoke the Empress and Consort Xue, her revered position in the inner palace will probably be difficult for anyone to shake.
Following this series of events, various factions began to speculate.
They keenly sensed that there seemed to be some kind of secret deal between the Phoenix Clan and the Imperial Dynasty.
In particular, when faced with the powerful armies of the Immortal Vein and the Demon Realm, the Phoenix Clan did not hesitate to send troops directly, successfully holding back the Buddhist Realm.
Such seamless cooperation is hard to believe unless it was the result of a meticulously planned conspiracy.
However, no one knows exactly what specific agreement the Phoenix Clan and His Majesty reached.
The only thing everyone knew was that this transaction must be extraordinary, otherwise His Majesty would not have been so generous, even going so far as to bestow upon him the incomparably precious Phoenix Pearl.
Just as people were discussing this mysterious transaction, another bombshell announcement struck like a thunderbolt: the current patriarch of the Phoenix Clan is about to move into the Eastern Palace and become the Crown Princess of the Great Qin Dynasty!
The news caused an immediate uproar, leaving everyone speechless.
Who could have predicted that the Phoenix Clan would send two clan leaders to marry into the Qin royal family in succession, which undoubtedly made the relationship between the two even more unpredictable.
Upon learning this news, even the Dragon Consort, who was in the inner palace, was extremely shocked.
She simply couldn't understand why the Phoenix Clan would send two highly respected clan leaders to marry into the Great Qin Dynasty in succession, in order to solidify their alliance.
Could it be that the Phoenix Clan has a deeper, more ambitious scheme? Or is there some unknown secret hidden within? For a moment, all sorts of questions lingered in the Dragon Consort's mind, leaving her completely perplexed.
Once doubts arose in her mind, the Dragon Princess did not hesitate to contact her father.
Her father is the current patriarch of the Dragon Clan.
Princess Long was filled with anticipation to get some clues or answers from her father, wanting to see if he knew the inside story.
After all, if the Phoenix Clan and the people of the Great Qin Dynasty really have some ulterior motives, then they must plan ahead and make preparations in advance.
Otherwise, if we wait until things get out of control before taking hasty action, it will probably be too late.
When the dragons received this astonishing news, everyone was taken aback.
Who could have imagined that the Phoenix Clan would quietly accomplish such a momentous feat? There must be many unknown secrets and conspiracies hidden behind this.
Faced with this situation, the dragons have no choice but to be more vigilant and act with greater caution.
Upon learning of this matter, the Dragon Clan Chief knew that the situation was serious and could not be delayed.
Therefore, he made a decisive move and quickly summoned all the high-ranking members of the dragon clan to discuss the important matter and explore countermeasures together.
An emergency meeting concerning the fate of the entire dragon race unfolded in a tense yet orderly manner...