In order to save himself, the prince summoned 100,000 dragon riders at the start.

Isn't this a bit redundant?

Zhou Linglong doesn't think so!

Perhaps those powerful and high above don't care about the life or death of ants.

But as the Empress of the Great Zhou Dynasty, she could not!

Or.

She couldn't ignore those—an army entirely composed of cultivators!

Ordinary people die and that's it, but cultivators are the foundation of an entire dynasty!

The strength of an empire has never been determined by the lives of ordinary people, like ants.

It is precisely these cultivators!

"My dear ministers, there is no need to panic."

"I ordered the troops from Bingzhou to withdraw simply because I didn't want to cause too many unnecessary casualties!"

"We cannot allow that scoundrel Lu Yuan to successfully occupy Bingzhou!"

"It is even more impossible for them to advance unimpeded and reach Chang'an!"

Zhou Linglong said with a cold smile.

"Your Majesty, now that the soldiers from Bingzhou have all withdrawn..."

"Then who will deal with Lu Yuan's army?"

Finally, someone couldn't help but ask.

Upon hearing this, a strange smile appeared on Zhou Linglong's lips.

Ha ha.

We've been waiting for you to bring it up!

Zhou Linglong smiled inexplicably:

"Currently, Chang'an only has 100,000 Imperial Guards left, who are still needed to protect the city's defenses and cannot be transferred away at will!"

"I have decided to assemble another elite force to confront Lu Yuan!"

"My dear subjects, now is the time for you to step up your efforts!"

at last.

Zhou Linglong revealed the true purpose of this court assembly!

Where did the army come from?

Of course it's you aristocratic families who should produce it!

Zhou Linglong continued:

"I have a few more requests regarding this."

"In this battle, every aristocratic family needs to send out 90% of their private troops!"

"Secondly, it is necessary for all the major families to send their patriarchs and top experts to fight together!"

Zhou Linglong's sharp gaze swept over the assembled officials in the court:

"My esteemed ministers, do you have any objections?"

The entire court was instantly taken aback.

The faces of the ministers were filled with disbelief!

what?

Do you want them to send out 90% of their private troops?

This is going to kill them!

and.

Has the Empress gone mad, or is there something wrong with my hearing?

They actually made them call out even their own ancestor?

Are you kidding me?! The court was completely silent.

The silence lasted for several dozen breaths.

This news was a huge shock to them!

"Lord Yang, what do you think of my proposal?"

Seeing that none of the officials spoke, Zhou Linglong directly asked the trusted confidants she had cultivated in the court.

Minister of War, Yang Yan!

Yang Yan broke out in a cold sweat instantly!

Your Majesty, you're putting yourself in a very dangerous situation!

And it's the kind with intense fire!

This is the case.

If I agree, I'll have started this.

This undoubtedly offended all the high-ranking officials in the court completely!

Everyone here comes from a family of cultivators; which family doesn't have an ancestor?

But if they don't agree....

That would offend the Empress!

He was caught in a dilemma!

"I believe... this matter can be discussed further..."

at last.

After hesitating for a long time, Yang Yan finally spoke, his voice trembling.

"Humph!"

Upon hearing Yang Yan's answer, Zhou Linglong immediately snorted coldly.

"Yang Yan, I am very disappointed in you!"

"Where are the others? Is there anyone who will step forward and set an example?"

Hear the words.

Everyone lowered their heads deeply.

Every court official was unwilling to be the one to stick their neck out.

nonsense!

They're well aware of all the recent news!

Lu Yuan is so powerful that even the Sword Inquiry Sect, the number one sect in the Great Zhou Dynasty, suffered a terrible fate!

Who would want to go and die?

silence.

The great silence!

This is their silent protest!

The scene was so quiet that you could even hear the violent heartbeats of the courtiers!

"Don't you all want to do your part for the Great Zhou?"

"My demands are few... Do you intend to refuse?"

The frost in Zhou Linglong's eyes was almost solidifying!

That's it again!

These parasites of the Great Zhou have always used this perfunctory attitude to deceive themselves!

"Your Majesty, we can send out our private troops, and we can even dispatch experts from our clans."