A post-apocalyptic female soul travels back to the War of Resistance against Japan

Apart from the Minister of Revenue, the Duke of Anguo, and the four Grand Secretaries who accompanied the Emperor, only the Grand Commandant, the Left and Right Generals, and the several thousand Imperial Guards who protected the Empress Dowager and the Empress were present.

However, their families were imprisoned on the other side, including the Minister of Personnel, the Minister of Rites, the Ministers of War, Justice, and Works, as well as two Censors.

"Prince Gong, you're the one who had us all arrested. Why did you do that?"

"We haven't done anything wrong, so why are you arresting us?" Minister of Personnel Xue Feng asked sternly.

Ye Qingzhao looked at Xue Feng and the other officials who were looking at him, and he couldn't help but burst into laughter.

"Hahaha, why are you being arrested?"

"Of course it's because it's time for someone else to sit on the throne. What do you think, gentlemen?"

Upon hearing this, the officials' expressions ranged from shock and disbelief to knowing that everything was indeed the case—all sorts of expressions were on their faces!

Xue Feng's face turned deathly pale, but he forced himself to say, "Prince Gong, this is treason, and you will not have a good end!"

Ye Qingzhao sneered, "Treason? I am merely following the will of the people and saving the world. If you obediently acknowledge me as your master, I might spare your lives."

"As long as you submit to me, your families will be unharmed. Of course, everyone who submits to me must write a pledge of allegiance, otherwise I will not believe you."

"Of course, once I ascend the throne, I will set you free. You can consider it!"

"But my patience is limited. Anyone who opposes me, I will kill them all, including their family members."

The officials looked at each other, some trembling with fear, while others remained defiant.

At this moment, a young official suddenly stepped forward and said, "Prince Gong, I am willing to write a letter of acknowledgment, only asking that you spare my family."

Ye Qingzhao looked at him, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes, "Good, as long as you cooperate, I will treat your family well."

After saying that, he waved his hand, signaling his men to take the official away.

Later, several more officials reluctantly compromised.

Only a few stubborn ones remained silent. Seeing these unyielding individuals, Ye Qingzhao decided to teach them a lesson, and thus gave the order:

"Go and drag all the grandchildren of these old guys over here."

Upon hearing this, those stubborn officials immediately cried out in sorrow.

“Prince Gong, why are you so ruthless? Those are just ignorant children, it has nothing to do with them. If you have any problems, come at me.”

"Ye Qingzhao, if you dare to touch them, I will fight you to the death. Even if the Emperor comes, he will not let you off."

Ye Qingzhao narrowed his eyes, and with a wave of his hand, he was about to have the officials' children and grandchildren dragged over when they were decapitated.

Just then, a soldier rushed in and reported:

"We are surrounded outside the city gates, Your Highness."

"What! How is that possible?"

"Do you know who it is?" Ye Qingzhao asked incredulously.

The soldier cupped his hands and said, "It's the Emperor and his entourage who have returned, and they have several times more troops outside the city than we do."

Ye Qingzhao's veins bulged as he clenched his fist and waved his hand, "Come on, take these old men with you, let's go take a look!"

Ye Qingzhao led his men to the city wall in a hurry. Looking down, they saw a dense army that completely surrounded the city gate.

"How...how is this possible? How could they have so many troops?"

"Could it be that Ye Shengtang has been hiding his strength? That cunning old fox. Luckily, I also have a backup plan. Let's see who comes out on top."

As soon as Ye Qingzhao appeared on the city gate, he was spotted by Cheng Ying and the others below.

Cheng Ying, Ye Wuhen, Ye Jinxuan, Chu Qiao, Liu Haoyang, and Shi Mobai all looked towards the city wall with excited eyes, as this was their first time participating in a large-scale ancient battle.

On the way back, they were actually imagining all sorts of possibilities. If their forces were inferior to the enemy's, how could they win the battle?

Unexpectedly, Ye Shengtang lived up to his reputation as an emperor, having many hidden plans. Just take military strength as an example; the city's garrison only numbered 60,000 to 70,000 on the surface.

It was obvious that Ye Qingzhao had brought more troops than those he had openly displayed, which led him to underestimate his opponent.

In reality, the city's defense force numbered seven or eight hundred thousand, and these extra soldiers were generally supported by the emperor's private treasury.

Because they didn't use the national treasury's public accounts, many people thought the city's garrison only numbered seventy or eighty thousand.

This incident revealed Ye Shengtang's true strength. As soon as they arrived, they mobilized their troops and surrounded Lin'an City.

Everyone could see that Ye Shengtang was going to confront Ye Qingzhao head-on!

Ye Jinxuan handed the binoculars to Ye Shengtang and said, "Father, Prince Gong, Ye Qingzhao, has arrived!"

Ye Shengtang took the binoculars and looked up at the city wall!

They immediately spotted Ye Qingzhao's annoying face. At that moment, Ye Wuhen and Ye Shengtang spoke...

"Brother, should we give a shout-out before we fight? I have a little megaphone here, it's very useful."