OBS Chapter 253 It’S Long Overdue. Is Your Majesty Addicted To The Gentle Land Again?
Chapter 253 It’S Long Overdue. Is Your Majesty Addicted To The Gentle Land Again?
The sun shone brightly, gradually rising, and golden rays of light scattered over the ancient and massive city, enveloping it in a layer of golden brilliance.
Underneath the city walls, everything was silent. On top of the city walls, the ministers patiently waited.
However, as time passed by second by second, Qin Mu's figure still hadn't appeared on the platform for the roll call, and the ministers couldn't help but whisper to each other.
"If His Majesty doesn't return triumphantly from this expedition, Great Qin will be in danger!"
An old minister looked up at the high dragon throne, his eyes moist.
His voice was filled with sorrow and worry.
His words resonated with the other ministers, who echoed his sentiments.
"This campaign can only end in victory, not defeat! If we fail, the fate of Great Qin may be completely severed!"
"Yes..."
An old minister sighed and said, "Awakening Heaven Domain is powerful, and Your Majesty is facing great dangers on this journey. If he fails, it may be the day when our country is destroyed in an instant!"
Many civil and military officials sighed.
"It's all because His Majesty recklessly killed so many Saints before. Otherwise, we wouldn't have ended up like this today..."
"Not only that, the remnants of the aristocratic families scattered throughout Great Qin have all hidden in the shadows. They could rise up and attack at any moment. If His Majesty fails on this journey, they may find his weakness and take advantage of it..."
"His Majesty keeps making foolish decisions. The more he shouldn't do something, the more he insists on doing it..."
"Alas, it's too late to say these things now. I just hope to see His Majesty return triumphantly and everything go smoothly."
"I hope that before the expedition, His Majesty won't do anything outrageous..."
The ministers whispered to each other, their hearts heavy with worry, but they were helpless and bitter.
Although they didn't understand Qin Mu's actions and thoughts, and couldn't comprehend them, what had happened in the past couldn't be changed. Now, all they could do was pray for His Majesty's success, for the rebellion to be quelled, and for the war to end.
And before the expedition, they hoped that he wouldn't do anything outrageous.
Great Qin couldn't afford any more turmoil!
They couldn't afford it either!
"Has His Majesty discussed the specific details of the expedition with you?"
At this moment, a general who had come from afar asked.
Based on his experience in warfare, in large-scale battles like this involving a whole country, it was usually necessary to discuss and finalize various details and formulate corresponding battle plans several days in advance, so that the soldiers could better accomplish their tasks.
After all, once the war started, the situation on the battlefield changed rapidly, and every detail was crucial. Even a slight mistake could lead to disastrous consequences.
Especially when His Majesty personally led the expedition, it should be treated with extreme caution and not be taken lightly.
This expedition was a matter of life and death for Great Qin, and it concerned the fate of the country.
If they won, everything would be smooth sailing, and they would sing all the way.
If they lost, the Great Qin's territory would soon be handed over to others.
Therefore, no one could afford to lose this battle.
Upon hearing the general's question, the ministers looked at each other, their faces full of confusion, and fell silent.
Many ministers shook their heads with bitter smiles, their faces filled with worry.
"We would like to discuss with His Majesty!"
"But unfortunately, His Majesty hasn't given us any opportunity, and he doesn't even want to meet with us."
"Yes, His Majesty hasn't attended court for the past few days, so how can we discuss anything?"
Another old minister answered with a bitter smile, appearing very helpless.
"I'm afraid His Majesty has been enjoying the company of the beauties in the harem these days, right?"
"Your Majesty..."
The ministers looked at each other, whispering in low voices, filled with grievances.
Upon hearing this, the general's face showed a sense of urgency, and his brows furrowed tightly.
"What does His Majesty want to do? How can he not even hold discussions? How can we continue to fight like this?"
"His Majesty is becoming more and more willful and reckless!"
"Yes, we old bones are almost being driven to death by His Majesty!"
The ministers sighed and lamented, their expressions dejected.
The other ministers who didn't speak also wore worried expressions, sighing deeply.
In this expedition to Awakening Heaven Domain, Your Majesty has not issued any other orders besides mobilizing the army.
No one in the Great Qin court knows the specific details, including these ministers who are completely unaware.
They had hoped that Your Majesty would gather them to discuss specific measures against Awakening Heaven Domain, but they haven't seen any trace of Your Majesty in these past few days.
Moreover, rumors of revelry and music have been heard from the imperial harem, a scene of beauty and charm.
All of this proves that Your Majesty doesn't take this war seriously.
"Don't panic, since Your Majesty hasn't gathered us for discussion, it means that he must have already considered a solution. Perhaps he has thought of a way to deal with the enemy but doesn't want to tell us," said an elderly man in a green robe, standing at the forefront of the group. His face was kind and benevolent, his figure tall and upright, and his gaze calm.
He is the current national teacher, Du Yulin.
"Master Du is right. Your Majesty is wise and martial, with extraordinary strategies. He must have thought of a solution. We don't need to worry too much!" nodded Wang Xing, the Minister of Revenue, agreeing with him.
The other ministers exchanged glances, their expressions still tense. It seems that they don't temporarily believe this.
"The most urgent matter is for Your Majesty to appear as soon as possible. It's already almost noon, why hasn't Your Majesty come yet..." muttered a minister softly.
Upon hearing this, the ministers' expressions became even more strange.
"Could it be that Your Majesty is still indulging in pleasure and has forgotten that today is the day of the expedition?"
"Given Your Majesty's character, there is indeed a possibility..."
"This is absurd... it's really too absurd..."
The ministers sighed one after another, their faces showing anxiety.
Under the city wall, the gathered commoners and cultivators couldn't help but whisper to each other.
"Huh? Why hasn't Your Majesty appeared yet?"
"Could it be that we have really been abandoned by Your Majesty..."
"This is trouble..."
"I don't think so. Although Your Majesty is usually a bit eccentric, he is not that kind of person..."
"I hope so..."
Qin Mu has not appeared all this time, causing the entire Chang'an City to be enveloped in a dull and oppressive atmosphere.
Even until dusk, with the setting sun and the arrival of twilight, he still hasn't shown up.
This made the countless commoners and cultivators gathered under the city wall more and more restless, even starting to suspect that Qin Mu had really abandoned them.
Even the ministers couldn't sit still.
For such an important matter, he actually didn't show up, how... how is this possible?
If that's the case, can this battle still be won?
"What is Your Majesty doing? Why hasn't he appeared yet..."
A minister muttered softly, looking confused and full of doubt.
More people were filled with fear and unease, their hearts sinking to the bottom.
Even if he is indulging in pleasure, he should have appeared by now, right?
Could it be that Your Majesty has really abandoned Great Qin and gone into hiding alone?
As this thought emerged, they suddenly trembled all over, cold sweat streaming down their faces.
Even the national teacher, Du Yulin, became somewhat unsettled.
His brows furrowed, and a glimmer of strangeness flickered in the depths of his eyes.
But in the end, he didn't say anything, just clenched his fist secretly, hiding his inner unease and worry.
Just then, someone suddenly exclaimed, "He's here! Your Majesty is here!!"
In an instant, everyone turned their heads to look.
At that moment--
Suddenly, a rumbling thunder sounded in the distance.
Then, a dazzling silver meteor streaked across the sky, directly shooting towards the sky above the platform, descending to the center of the platform.
The meteor emitted boundless radiance, illuminating the entire Chang'an City as if it were daytime.
Only to see a magnificent golden dragon carriage slowly approaching from the depths of the city.