If you're made a fake emperor, why did you change the country's name?

In front of the palace gate.

Unlike the deafening cheers atop the city walls, this place was utterly silent.

Prime Minister Gan Qing was dressed in magnificent robes, followed by a group of court officials, each with several large chests piled up beside them, filled with gold and silver treasures, to be presented to the new ruler of the Wolf Kingdom who was about to enter the city.

"You've collected them all too, congratulations!"

"Haha, you're the same way, congratulations to you too."

"Fortunately, I have some savings in the city, so we can rest easy."

"Hahaha." The Prime Minister glanced at the group of people behind him who were flattering each other, then closed his eyes in disdain.

These fools think they can rest easy with these things.

Little did they know that once the young emperor decided to use the Wolf Kingdom as a front, he thought he could save his life from those greedy Wolf Kingdom traitors with just this little bit of money. How laughable!

Once my steward contacts those greedy fellows in the Wolf Kingdom, we'll try using double the resources first. If that doesn't work, then we'll have to use that information to save our lives. Gan Qing's eyes flickered as he thought this over, when suddenly a muffled sound came from the direction of the city wall.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The sound was so loud that even the ground beneath our feet trembled slightly.

The officials' expressions immediately changed.

"What...what's that sound? Is it thunder?"

"No, that sound is louder than thunder!"

Gan Qing stood with his hands behind his back, his brows slightly furrowed, then relaxed, revealing a calm smile.

"Please do not panic."

It seems that a master from the Wolf Kingdom has made a move and is currently engaged in a fierce battle with the young emperor's imperial guards on the city wall.

It seems the great battle is about to end.

Upon hearing this, everyone's faces immediately showed a look of sudden realization, and they all echoed in agreement.

"I see! Your Excellency's insight is brilliant!"

"With a grandmaster from the Wolf Kingdom making a move, it seems the imperial city will fall within days!"

"Haha, we just need to wait here for good news."

The unease in everyone's hearts was forcibly suppressed, and a forced, relaxed smile appeared on their faces.

However, they didn't have much time to relax.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The second round of thunder sounded again, immediately stunning everyone.

An official's smile faltered slightly as he couldn't help but ask, "Your Excellency, is it possible for a grandmaster to strike with such rhythm?"

Gan Qing frowned as well.

Not right.

The sound was too precise; it didn't sound like the sparring between experts at all.

A bizarre thought flashed through his mind: Could it be that the little emperor did this?

But as soon as the thought crossed his mind, he quickly shook his head.

Impossible! Absolutely impossible!

No matter how shrewd or calculating one is, it's impossible to reverse such a huge disadvantage.

He cleared his throat and forced an explanation again: "Perhaps the Wolf Kingdom generals have learned some kind of combined attack technique from a Wolf Kingdom sect, hence their neat and rhythmic movements."

Although even he himself found this explanation far-fetched, it was the only way he could reassure people at this moment.

The group looked at each other, and finally nodded repeatedly.

"Combined attack technique... I see, I've learned something new."

"The Wolf Kingdom truly possesses profound cultural heritage!"

Rumble—!

The third round of firing arrived as scheduled.

Now, no one can stay at ease anymore.

"Your Excellency! Can this combined attack technique be used continuously with such rhythm?"

"Yes, this is the third time, and it's perfect!"

Gan Qing's forehead was already covered in a fine layer of cold sweat, and unease and madness were growing in his heart.

He could no longer remain calm and snapped at one of his servants, "Quick! Go ahead and find out what's happening on the city wall! Go now!"

"Yes, yes!"

The servant scrambled away.

While waiting for news, Gan Qing and his officials were extremely anxious.

boom.....!

boom.....!

boom.....!

The terrifying thunder roared three more times, followed by a deafening roar of cheers that echoed through the sky.

"Long live Your Majesty!!"

"Long live the Emperor!!!"

Now, even the most clueless among them knew the outcome.

It’s over.

All the officials' faces turned deathly pale instantly, and they looked at Gan Qing in horror.

"Prime Minister... Your Excellency... This... This young emperor... seems... seems to have won?"

"What...what should we do?"

"Quickly close the lid on the box! Hurry!"

The scene was in chaos.

Gan Qing's face was ashen, but his years of experience in officialdom allowed him to remain calm.

"What's the panic!" he shouted, calming everyone down. "This is only the first wave of the Wolf Kingdom's attack! The outcome is not yet decided!"

Besides, wouldn't it be better if His Majesty won?

We are still subjects of the Great Liang, and we still govern this Great Liang realm!

Upon hearing this, everyone immediately realized what was happening.

Yup!

The young emperor won, and they are still the five surnames of the Great Liang... no, four surnames!

"The Prime Minister is right!"

"Hahaha, Your Majesty's divine might! We congratulate Your Majesty!"

"Let's go, let's go home quickly, and pretend nothing happened!"

The group of officials instantly changed their expressions, and, beaming with joy, packed up their belongings and scattered like birds and beasts.

Watching the departing figures of the crowd, Gan Qing's composure finally crumbled, replaced by a deep sense of unease.

Just then, the servant who had been sent to gather information ran back, panting heavily.

"Prime Minister...Prime Minister..."

"Quickly! Send someone to bring back Steward Wang!" Gan Qing interrupted him urgently before he could report.

"Ah? Good!" The servant was taken aback for a moment, then nodded quickly, but added, "But Prime Minister, Steward Wang set off through the secret passage in the mansion the moment you gave the order. I reckon he's already at the Wolf Kingdom's military camp."

buzz-

Gan Qing felt a wave of dizziness, his body swayed, and he almost fell to the ground.

"It's over...it's all over..."

He muttered to himself.

The servant looked at him, puzzled. "Prime Minister, what's wrong?"

Gan Qing's lips trembled, his eyes filled with despair and regret.

"The young emperor has won... then this old man's move was utterly disastrous! Absolutely awful!"

The servant couldn't understand it either.

Gan Qing didn't explain further; his heart felt icy cold.

According to his calculations, no matter what method Zhao Yu used, the Wolf Kingdom's army would definitely break through the city gates and enter the city.

In that case, there would be no risk whatsoever for him to send his steward to the Wolf Kingdom's camp via the secret passage.

But now, Zhao Yu has won!

So, his own steward went straight into the enemy's defeated camp...wasn't that just handing them a handle?

Given the nature of the Wolf Kingdom people, they would definitely threaten the steward to reveal the secret passage.

They even... used the evidence of his treason to blackmail him!

……

Meanwhile, at the Wolf Kingdom's main camp.

In stark contrast to the high morale before the battle, the entire camp was now shrouded in a state of despondency.

Inside the central command tent.

boom!

"Damn it! You all deserve to die!!"

The ground was littered with smashed wine bottles, and Xiaoyue Jinshang was furious, looking like a madman.

"Thirteen thousand leather-armored soldiers lost! Thirteen thousand! How am I supposed to conquer the capital? How am I supposed to win my father's match?!"

Below the tent, Tuoba Hu and the other generals all lowered their heads, not daring to even breathe loudly.

Losing more than 10,000 men is a minor matter; what is truly fatal is that this battle completely shattered the morale of the army!

They have... absolutely no chance left.

"Damn second brother! Damn fifth brother!"

Xiaoyue Jinshang roared, his eyes bloodshot, "If they find out what's going on here, they'll laugh at me! Damn it!!"

He was venting his anger when a messenger nervously entered and cautiously reported the situation.

"Reporting to Zilang, a man has arrived outside the military camp. He claims to be the steward of the Gan family mansion in Daliang and has important business to discuss."

"Da Liang?"

Upon hearing those two words, Xiaoyue Jinshang's anger flared instantly. He drew his jeweled scimitar from his waist and pointed it at the young general.

"Damn those Liang people! They won the battle, and they still send someone to humiliate me?! Take me there! I want to kill him with my own hands!"

"Cub, calm down!"

Suddenly, Tuoba Hu realized something and quickly stepped forward to stop him, urgently asking the young general, "Are you sure it's the Gan family?"

The young officer nodded repeatedly: "Absolutely true, he still has the token from the Prime Minister's residence!"

Upon hearing this, Tuoba Hu's dejection vanished, replaced by a look of joy.

He turned around abruptly and knelt on one knee.

Congratulations, Zilang! Congratulations, Zilang!

The name "Teeth" belongs to you alone!