The boss of a foreign organization called the police, claiming that he was defrauded by me

If this stalemate continues, Yang Xia will likely lose his temper and vent his anger on them.

"Generals Meng Yu and Meng Yin, please stay. The rest of you may leave."

Yang Xia dismissed all the other ministers without any hesitation.

"Generals, I think the arrival of these people from Xingyun Kingdom is just in time. We can have another good fight."

Yang Xia looked at the two generals in front of him with a smile, knowing that they were completely different from the ministers, and couldn't wait to go and fight a brilliant battle.

"Your Majesty is right. We have been waiting for this for a long time. We should destroy the Nebula Kingdom as soon as possible."

General Meng Yu wholeheartedly supported Yang Xia's actions, and General Meng Yin quickly echoed his sentiments; they were both eager to make their move.

"I knew that the two generals' ideas coincided with mine. Now it's up to us to deal with the invading fleet from Nebula Kingdom."

Yang Xia was very satisfied with the performance of the two generals, as it was exactly the same as his own idea, and then began to make specific strategic arrangements.

"General Meng Yu, you are in charge of leading our fleet on the expedition, but do not engage in battle. Maintain a distance of fifty nautical miles from the enemy. If those people from Xingyun Kingdom come after us, pretend that you can't win and turn around and run away."

Yang Xia first assigned General Meng Yu his task, but General Meng Yu was completely confused after listening to it.

"Your Majesty, we've finally set out on this campaign, why not fight? We should find a way to have a good, satisfying battle."

General Meng Yu was eager to go out and fight right now, so he naturally didn't quite understand Yang Xia's arrangements.

"General Meng Yu, don't rush, I haven't finished speaking yet."

"Of course we should fight, but there's no need to waste a single soldier on us."

"General Mengyin, listen to my command. You are in charge of operating the tower defense cannon. When the enemy enters our firing range, aim and fire."

Yang Xia then assigned General Mengyin his specific tasks.

"Your Majesty is truly wise! You have won a brilliant battle without losing a single soldier."

After hearing Yang Xia's instructions, Meng Yu and Meng Yin couldn't help but give Yang Xia a thumbs up.

Every arrangement he made was a revelation to them; Yang Xia's mind was exceptionally sharp, and he never disappointed them.

Moreover, the tower defense cannon was successfully upgraded. They all knew that the tower defense cannon's range and power had increased.

In this way, the people from Xingyun Kingdom were destined to be unable to escape, and the two generals were immediately invigorated after receiving the mission.

"Your Majesty, we will act immediately. Please wait for our good news."

After receiving the order, the two generals went out excitedly to prepare, and then each acted according to Yang Xia's arrangements.

General Meng Yu began to mobilize his troops, leading his soldiers in several ships towards the enemy.

General Mengyin hurriedly stood guard beside the tower defense cannon, constantly observing the enemy's movements. Once the enemy entered the firing range, he would open fire without hesitation.

The ships from the Nebula Kingdom came with great force, wanting to teach the Great Zhou Dynasty a lesson in their power.

Seeing Meng Yu's ships heading in their direction, they began to shout loudly.

"I'm giving your Great Zhou Dynasty one last chance. If you dare to come forward again, I'll wipe you out immediately."

The other side didn't take the Great Zhou Dynasty seriously at all. Their purpose in coming today was to thoroughly humiliate the Great Zhou Dynasty and launch a fierce attack against it.

The ruler of Xingyun Kingdom had already issued a death order to give the Great Zhou Dynasty a severe blow. Before taking action, these people arrogantly began to intimidate General Meng Yu.

"General Meng, these people are too arrogant. We'd better take action quickly!"

His men were furious at the sight of the other party's arrogance and wished they could take action immediately.

"No rush, let them be smug for a while, just ignore them."

General Meng Yu, of course, kept Yang Xia's instructions firmly in mind; his main mission was not to fight.

The purpose is to attract these people to follow him, to bring them into the encirclement, and then there will be a good show to watch.

So General Meng Yu was not angry at all at the sight of these people’s arrogance; instead, he showed a contemptuous smile.

The Nebula Kingdom has always been like this, never taking anyone seriously. This time, we'll let them taste the power of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

When these matters were discussed, General Meng Yu was particularly impressed by Yang Xia's wisdom and brilliance, which always made them feel especially relieved, and they could see that another brilliant battle was about to begin.

The ministers who did not advocate war kept urging Yang Xia to seek peace and not fight.

"Your Majesty, please think twice before you act. Do not engage in a head-on battle with the Nebula Kingdom. Our Great Zhou Dynasty may suffer losses."

These ministers continued to surround Yang Xia, nagging and trying to persuade him.

Yang Xia simply ignored them. If these ministers weren't somewhat useful in managing other areas, he would have dismissed them long ago.

"Why is Your Majesty so stubborn, showing no reaction to our suggestions?"

"Yes, what can we do? War with the Nebula Kingdom is about to break out. Let's hope our Great Zhou Dynasty won't be unlucky."

These ministers were extremely anxious as they watched Yang Xia ignore their advice, but they had no other choice.

Yang Xia's brilliance lies in the fact that he is not swayed by anyone's thoughts, and he will do whatever he decides without hesitation.

Seeing that Yang Xia had no reaction, the ministers could only leave in disappointment.

Yang Xia could finally have some peace and quiet. He knew that the upcoming battle was a sure victory, and that it would be a piece of cake for their Great Zhou Dynasty with its current strength.

There's not even anything to worry about; everything is under your control.

That afternoon, Yang Xia happily announced to everyone that today was a special day and that he had something important to announce.

"Your Majesty, I wonder if you have any important announcement to make? It must be something that benefits the Great Zhou Dynasty."

"Yes, needless to say, it is also very beneficial to the Great Zhou Dynasty. Your Majesty has done too many good things for the Great Zhou Dynasty."

The people were talking about it, not knowing what Yang Xia would announce, but they still supported him very much.

After experiencing the poisoning incident and the plague, most people admired and trusted Yang Xia immensely.

No matter what Yang Xia was going to announce, they believed it would be in the best interests of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

This shows that Yang Xia already held a very high position in the hearts of the people and had unknowingly accumulated great prestige.

Just then, Peony came in and brought Yang Xia some nutritious porridge.

"Your Majesty, what special day is today? What important matter do you have to announce to everyone?"

Peony was also very curious about this matter, so she couldn't help but inquire about it.

"It'll be a secret for now; you'll find out this afternoon."

Yang Xia smiled mysteriously, without even telling Peony.

"Your Majesty, I never expected you to keep this from me. If you don't want to tell me, then don't. I don't care to hear it anyway."

Peony pouted and pretended to be angry as she walked out.

"Even when she's angry, she's still so cute."

Seeing the back of the peony as it walked away, Yang Xia smiled very happily.

After all that has happened, his feelings for Peony have deepened. It's rare to meet such a wonderful girl.

He wanted to build the Great Zhou Dynasty into a world power, but he didn't neglect his love life either. He felt particularly fulfilled and happy when he was with Shaoyao.

Sometimes, these simple joys seem even more precious.

Yang Xia is very satisfied with the current situation, and everything is progressing according to his requirements.

[Ding, host, a new mission has been issued: Please expand the territory of the Great Zhou Dynasty, and at the same time, the public opinion value must reach 80 points.] Yang Xia suddenly received a new mission issued by the system, which required him to expand the territory of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

Yang Xia had long harbored this intention. Now that a foolish country like the Nebula Kingdom had offered itself up, it was a golden opportunity to expand his territory.

He had no intention of starting a war, but since the other side provoked him, he had no one to blame but himself.

Yang Xia was determined to successfully complete this mission and expand the territory of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

This was not a difficult problem. In addition, the system required a public opinion score of eighty points—he knew the maximum score was one hundred points, so he felt this was not a difficult task either.

After going through all sorts of ups and downs, although I suffered quite a bit, it was all worth it.

All those thorny problems have been resolved, and he has established a high reputation among the people of Great Zhou. He believes that gaining a high level of popular support should not be difficult at this moment.

Don't worry, I'll complete this task soon.

Yang Xia accepted the mission without hesitation and was full of confidence to meet the challenge.

That afternoon, Peony arrived again as scheduled to serve afternoon tea.

This lovely girl always cared for him so meticulously, which deeply moved Yang Xia.

Peony's innocent and carefree nature, coupled with her meticulous and thoughtful treatment of him, deeply attracted Yang Xia. He felt that this was the happiness he had been seeking in this life.

He had previously decided to give Peony a wedding, but it was delayed because he had to go to Yan Country to provide support.

Now, thanks to his efforts, the Great Zhou Dynasty has returned to peace and tranquility.

Yang Xia felt that this was the moment he was pursuing happiness.

"Peony, will you marry me? I had planned to give you a wedding before, but it was delayed due to unforeseen circumstances."

Yang Xia casually confessed his love to Shaoyao, which surprised her—she was indeed caught off guard.

For a moment, Peony was at a loss for words, staring blankly at Yang Xia in front of her, her face full of surprise.

"Peony, I truly wish to marry you. Will you accept my proposal?"

Seeing that Shaoyao was so shocked and speechless for a long time, Yang Xia quickly asked another question.

"Your Majesty... it's just that your arrival was a bit too sudden. I will naturally agree."

Peony nodded shyly. How could she refuse? In fact, she had been looking forward to this day.

"Peony, thank you for being by my side and taking such good care of me... You've worked so hard."

Yang Xia sincerely expressed his feelings. He both loved and appreciated the peony.

"Your Majesty, this is all I should do. Why are you being so polite?" Peony felt embarrassed instead.

The two held hands sweetly, looking forward to a bright future together.

After some internal struggle, Peony gradually came to understand Yang Xia's good intentions.

Although she disliked war, she had no one to blame but herself for the fact that such an ambitious nation as Nebula had taken the initiative to invade.

Yang Xia's actions were also for the sake of protecting the safety of the people of the Great Zhou.

"Peony, I will give you an unforgettable proposal ceremony."

Yang Xia gazed at the peony with deep affection and suddenly uttered these words.

"Your Majesty, what exactly do you intend to do? Could you please reveal a little bit about it?"

Peony noticed that Yang Xia had been acting mysteriously lately, and couldn't help but ask him about it.

"We'll find out when the time comes. If we tell you in advance, there will be no surprise."

Yang Xia smiled mysteriously, remaining silent. Peony, however, showed no anger, her eyes filled with anticipation.

Every girl naturally longs for an unforgettable proposal and a grand wedding.

Peony believed that Yang Xia would give her all of these.

Meeting Yang Xia was the greatest fortune of her life, and Shaoyao felt incredibly happy and sweet.

She silently awaited that moment, while also feeling a little nervous.

The Nebula Kingdom's fleet finally made a move—they couldn't wait to take action.

These ambitious fellows could no longer contain their restlessness and were eager to eliminate the Great Zhou Dynasty as soon as possible.

"General Meng, the Nebula Kingdom has launched an attack on us!"

His men were surprised to see that General Meng Yu showed no intention of fighting, and they waited for the order to attack.

General Meng Yu has always been brave and skilled in battle; it's unclear why he's so calm this time.

To prevent the information from leaking, Meng Yu did not disclose the retreat plan to anyone in advance.

"Now that they have arrived, we can withdraw."

General Meng Yu smiled mysteriously and immediately led his men to retreat.

Although his subordinates looked bewildered, they had no choice but to obey orders.

"General, those people from the Great Zhou Dynasty have actually retreated! It seems they are afraid of the strength of my Nebula Kingdom and dare not engage in battle."

"We should press on with our momentum and annihilate the Great Zhou Dynasty!"

The enemy's morale soared, and they were determined to conquer the Great Zhou Dynasty in one fell swoop.

“That’s right! It’s natural that those people from the Great Zhou Dynasty would be afraid. Our Xingyun Kingdom is unmatched in strength, so their reaction is normal.”

"I want the whole world to witness this great moment—to see how we defeat the Great Zhou Dynasty!"

The captain of the Nebula Kingdom's ship started a live stream, allowing all online viewers to witness their march towards the Great Zhou Dynasty.

In the eyes of these people from the Nebula Kingdom, they didn't care about other countries at all.

"Full speed ahead! Conquer the Great Zhou Dynasty in one fell swoop!"

The captain gave a menacing order, and the fleet immediately accelerated forward.

The viewers in the live stream were quite disappointed by this scene.

[Unexpectedly, the Great Zhou Dynasty is so weak that it didn't even dare to fight and turned to run away. How shameful!]

Yes, I originally thought the Great Zhou Dynasty had some strength, especially that Yang Xia, who was rumored to be incredibly powerful, but it turns out he's nothing special.

The live stream chat was buzzing with discussion. Everyone was puzzled as to what had happened to the Great Zhou Dynasty, and some even turned and fled.

Upon seeing this scene, they were naturally shocked and even found it unbelievable.

Netizens were already aware of the formidable power of the Nebula Kingdom. Now, seeing the Great Zhou Dynasty behaving like a defeated dog in the face of the Nebula Kingdom, they found it hard to believe.

[No... the Great Zhou Dynasty couldn't be that fragile. Something's fishy about this.]

Some viewers in the live stream also expressed doubts, feeling that the Great Zhou Dynasty was not as weak as they thought.

Although the scene before them seemed strange, they couldn't explain why, and they didn't know what the Great Zhou Dynasty was trying to achieve.

Some people even remember the moment when the Red Cake Kingdom was destroyed, and feel that this scene is familiar.

The Red Cake Kingdom was just as arrogant as the Nebula Kingdom back then, and during the live broadcast, it allowed all netizens to witness a special period of history.

Could history be about to repeat itself? If so, the Great Zhou Dynasty would be truly terrifying. (End of Chapter)