After the child's mind was read, the tyrant caught the male queen with a black face

The next day, Daxia.

The hazy sky was just beginning to break, and the early risers were already trading items in the morning market in groups of two or three. Some old men were so busy that they would pay the merchants nearby while holding a pancake in their mouths.

Scholars and government officials also yawned as they came to the morning stalls in the West Market.

In the past, these people would spend a few copper coins at the stalls, eat their fill, and then hurried out to do their own things.

But recently, too many things have happened in Daxia.

Every Daxia person has an uncontrollable desire to communicate with others, so you can often see people drinking soup, eating cakes, or taking a walk who will suddenly stop and chat enthusiastically with nearby strangers/acquaintances about the major events that have recently happened in Daxia.

For example, the busiest pancake and soup shop in Xishi.

Everyone had a hot pancake and a bowl of beef soup, and some sat on tree stumps or leaned against the wall... and they began to discuss things in such a bold manner.

Some people proudly said: "Now the Xia Kingdom is beating the Xiongnu so hard that they are crying. In the past, I was afraid to go to the Chen Kingdom as a merchant, for fear of running into the Xiongnu. Now, ha! I am ready to go and collect wool from the Xiongnu."

"Yes, yes, yes. That sweater is really warm. This business is thanks to our Great Xia's little imperial teacher! If she didn't like the sweater, how could she have inspired the generals to fight the Huns? How could we have such a good life?"

"That's right. If the young imperial teacher hadn't thought of us, we peasants wouldn't have been able to afford books. Or paper? Other countries don't have that. Ha, last time my daughter who married to Shu came to visit relatives, their envious eyes made me so proud. Hahaha..."

A man dressed as a traveling scholar suddenly sighed, "Yes. I never thought that one day..." He paused before continuing, "I would see the emergence of official schools that recruit civilian students and female students. I also heard that they would compete in the Six Arts... It was so lively that I envied them."

An old man next to him said, "Young man, if you want to go, you can go too!"

The man sighed and said, "I came here from Chu State to study. I don't have a household registration in Xia State, so I can't enter."

Xia Ren next to him said "Oh" and "What a pity", then stopped talking and continued eating.

The scholar from Chu State choked up. In fact, there was one thing he didn't say, which was that the biggest change in the attitude of the common people of Daxia was the most significant.

Three years ago, he had come to Daxia to study. When the common people heard that he was from Chu, they all looked at him with curiosity and envy. But now, most people are no longer interested in Chu people. The Xia people always say, "What's wrong with me being the national teacher of Daxia? It's so great to be born in Daxia and be blessed by God."

The spirit and energy of the Daxia people had changed so much that it made him feel a little uneasy.

The scholar from Chu sighed and continued to drink his soup absentmindedly.

……

At this moment, a loud duck voice suddenly came from the street.

"Go and have a look! There's a notice posted at the South Gate. The Chen Kingdom envoys encouraged the Queen Mother to commit treason. Now the evidence is irrefutable. The thieves have all been arrested and brought to justice. They are being paraded through the streets as a warning to the public."

"Your Majesty has sent Wu Yi to lead three armies to approach the border of Chen State and demand that they give Daxia an explanation."

The man ran down the street, shouting the same words over and over again.

Both the customers in front of the store and the servants who were sweeping the floor looked up in surprise.

The fact that the Empress Dowager committed treason was outrageous, but because the Empress Dowager's relatives had their property confiscated, many people had already made such speculations.

But no one expected that there was also the matter of Chen State involved. What was even more unexpected was that Xia State would be so tough.

Because when Daxia faced the other three countries in the past, it mostly counterattacked passively or sent envoys to protest. This was the first time that such a strong response of three armies pressing on the border appeared.

The people of Daxia suddenly felt excited and proud.

One person shouted loudly: "Daxia has finally stood up! In the past, Chen and Shu always harassed our border, so we should beat them back!"

Another person added: "The State of Chen actually colluded with the Queen Mother. How disgusting."

At this time, the dark-skinned rough man stood up fiercely: "Fuck you, they dared to commit treason, why didn't you drag the Queen Mother out to parade through the streets? I'm going to take a look and I'll smash them to death if I get a chance."

As soon as these words were spoken, the diners in the restaurant responded, dropped their bowls and chopsticks and rushed towards the south gate.

If for no other reason, they just wanted to throw stones at the prison van and learn more about the situation on the border of Daxia.

……

Everyone in Xia country watched the fun together.

The people in the Chen State court were confused at first.

What? The Chen State delegation sent back false news?

What? The Chen State delegation was arrested and imprisoned?

What? Wu Yi has led the three armies to the border.

……

After hearing the demands made by the Xia State, the Chen State would either have to pay a huge sum of money to redeem the five cities, or compensate them with the five cities.

The top leaders of the Chen State were almost furious.

The Emperor of Chen was furious in the court, angrily shouting: "How despicable is Xia! How did the Chen delegation collude with the Queen Mother of Xia? It was obviously the Chu State that colluded! How dare they put the blame on me. Now Xia has forcibly occupied the territory of Chen, and dares to ask me for an explanation, and even dares to blackmail me! How hateful! How despicable!"

The officials of the State of Chen all had long faces, filled with anger and shame.

At this time, the Emperor of Chen glared at his courtiers and said, "You are all good at speaking and arguing on weekdays. Now, give me a good idea."

But no courtier dared to speak.

They knew what answer the emperor wanted, which was to fight back!

But they dare not mention it!

Previously, Chen State could not defeat the Huns even when they joined forces. Now the Huns are almost driven away. If Chen State fights alone now, how can it win? It is simply sending itself to die.

The Emperor of Chen slammed the table and looked at the Minister of War: "Mr. Chen, step out. Speak!"