Chapter 494 Tyran (2/2)

”Denied.” Emperor Xia slammed his palm on his throne and the entire Xia Palace trembled. Yinglong was jerked awake and it very proficiently let out a light to stabilize the shaky Xia Palace.

Xin Lie said, ”Then I beg my king to kill Tianyi.”

His previous sentence had already gotten the hearts of the group of chancellors racing. His next sentence immediately caused an uproar.

When Xin Lie said the first sentence, the group of chancellors thought that he had accepted a huge advantage from the king of Yin Shang. However, they did not expect that Xin Lie's words would take such a turn where he wanted Tianyi killed.

This time, Emperor Xia did not fly into a rage. He remained silent for a good while and plainly said, ”I also cannot allow this matter. Xin Lie, say no more.”

Xin Lie did not keep his mouth shut and proceeded, ”My king, Tianyi has the makings of a king. The people of this world regarded him as a saint. Since my king cannot tolerate him, why not get rid of him so that there are no loose ends.”

Lei Nuo could not help but sighed when he heard Xin Lie's words. In his many years as the Prefect Grand Usher, he had a deep understanding of the situation of the world. What Xin Lie had said was in the interest of the country. Tianyi's prestige was still present and he was the saint in the heart of people. If Emperor Xia tolerated him, Tianyi would probably not rebel while he was still alive, or else the image that he had worked for would be entirely destroyed.

However, Emperor Xia would not tolerate Tianyi and with Emperor Xia's temperament, it was fated that there would not be a peaceful relationship between him and Tianyi. He might as well get rid of Tianyi to tie up loose ends.

Before Tianyi rebel or forcefully leave Xia Tai, Emperor Xia would not kill him. Or else it would seem that Emperor Xia, who was supreme over all else in this world was afraid of Tianyi.

Emperor Xia sneered, ”I already told you to say no more. Do you not have ears?”

He paused and his anger flared up even more as he continued, ”Someone, cut off Xin Lie's ears and banish him to the Xia tomb. There will be no amnesty for him and he cannot step a foot out from the Xia tomb.” Immediately, a troop of sergeants clad in black leather armor that took hold of Xin Lie. The general in the front was Ming Luo. He took out his blade as he entered the door and with a flick of his blade, he cut off both of Xin Lie's ears.

The entire time, Xin Lie did not put up a fight. This was because if he were to resist, the entire Xin Clan would be wiped out by Emperor Xia. He could not give Emperor Xia this excuse.

As a chancellor, he had already done the best he could and he regretted nothing.

The man in leather armor, Ming Luo, personally escorted Xin Lie and brought him to Xia tomb. That was where the Xiahou's ancestral spirits were.

”Is there anyone else who wished to speak?” Emperor Xia asked calmly.

The group was as silent as a winter cicada. They all understood. Emperor needed a group of chancellors who obeyed, not bluntly admonish loyal chancellors.

Emperor Xia had divine heroic bearing and matchless force. He did not need anyone to help him correct his mistakes. Or it could be said that he could not make mistakes. Even if he was wrong, he would turn that wrong into a right.

”Good, since you lot have nothing to say, then I shall continue speaking. I once said 'those who complied with me shall thrive and those who resisted me shall perish'. The Youshi of the Eastern Barbarians, also known as Dongyi Tribe is not satisfied with my edifying. I plan to annihilate that country as a warning to others. All of you return and get prepared.” Emperor Xia's booming voice passed into the ears of every chancellor.

Each and every one of them was shocked. The Youshi had always been the closest tribe from the Eastern Barbarians to Da Xia. Every year, without fail, they would pay their tribute to the emperor. Why did Emperor Xia suddenly wanted to go on a punitive expedition on Youshi?

The reasons behind this were definitely not the dissatisfaction of edifying Emperor Xia as their king but no one dared to question further.

Lei Hong went up and announced, ”I am willing to be my king's vanguard.”

Emperor Xia nodded with satisfaction, ”Good, I am pleased with Elder Lei's loyalty. However, I already have a candidate for the vanguard.”

Lei Hong replied, ”It is entirely up to my king's assignment. For this crusade towards the Youshi, who would be the commander of the army and be in charge of the military power?”

Emperor Xia plainly answered, ”This time, I am going to personally go on this crusade towards the Youshi.”