Fantasy: Prince Peerless, Conquer the Heavens!

Chapter 132 National Sacrifice

What happened in the imperial court quickly spread throughout the Qin Dynasty, especially the news of Emperor Qin's abdication, which was like a thunderbolt that struck many people in a daze!

What's going on?

Everything was going well, how could Emperor Qin, who was in his prime, abdicate?

Countless people were confused, and some even speculated that the prince had rebelled and had a mutiny for the throne, which caused everyone's favor with Qin Wudao to plummet.

“How can a person without filial piety secure his country?”

An old man was holding his cane, blowing his beard and staring.

The Qin Empire was originally a country that valued filial piety. If Qin Wudao obtained the throne by forcing the emperor into the palace, it would not only be disgraced but also arouse public anger.

Just as public anger intensified, Emperor Qin wrote an imperial edict with a swipe of his pen. The general content was that the prince was wise and mighty, had good command of people, and had made great achievements. He voluntarily abdicated the throne, became the supreme emperor, practiced in seclusion, and pursued the great road...

After hearing the content of the imperial edict, the people calmed down and were filled with regret. It turned out that they had wrongly blamed the prince.

This turmoil came and went quickly, just like the straightforward character of the old Qin people, right is right, wrong is wrong, and mistakes can be corrected if they are known.

On the fourth day, statistics from the Ministry of War came out. In this war, a total of 170,000 soldiers were killed and 230,000 soldiers were seriously injured. The losses were extremely heavy.

"Your Highness, the Ministry of Revenue is preparing pensions, and they will all be distributed to the families of the martyrs in the next two months!"

In the East Palace, Li Si reported in a deep voice, with a sad look on his face.

These cold numbers represent living lives. They originally had happy families, wonderful lives, and a future worth looking forward to.

But because of the war, their families were broken up, their lives came to an end, and all their longings turned into regrets. This was destined to be a tragedy and bad news for countless people.

"The imperial court must strictly control the flow of pensions and ensure that they are distributed to the families of martyrs. Anyone who dares to take advantage of this money will be punished by the three tribes!"

Qin Wudao squinted his eyes and unleashed a strong murderous aura, causing the temperature in the palace to drop to zero in an instant.

Money and silk moved people's hearts, and he knew that someone must be dishonest. Only severe punishment could curb the bad signs.

Li Si heard this and nodded firmly.

"By the way, how are you preparing for the state funeral?"

Qin Wudao continued to ask, a majestic aura sweeping through the hall.

"Back to Your Highness, the imperial court has designated the valley two hundred miles west of the imperial capital as the tomb of the martyrs. Currently, the Ministry of Industry has dispatched more than 3,000 craftsmen to carve inscriptions overnight so that the martyrs' names can be passed down forever!"

Li Sigong replied respectfully.

Qin Wudao nodded with satisfaction. He held a state funeral just to enhance the honor of the military.

…

Another four days have passed!

Maybe God has feelings and knows that this is a sad day. Dark clouds are pressing down on the earth, making it difficult for sunlight to penetrate. The drizzle is continuous, accompanied by the biting cold wind, which makes people feel sad.

At dawn, Qin Wudao led the civil and military officials out of the city and marched westward. Along the way, there were many people following him with sad faces.

These people are all family members of martyrs!

Two hours later, everyone came to a valley. In front of them was an endless mausoleum. At the front, there were hundreds of stone tablets with densely carved names.

In the center of the mausoleum stands a huge stone tablet with a line of golden inscriptions.

The heroes who died defending their homeland will live forever!

Just fourteen words shocked people's hearts and gave rise to a feeling of respect inexplicably. There was a silent cry that echoed in their minds, this is a hero, this is a hero...

"Heroes of the Qin Dynasty, on behalf of the country, I am here to see you off on your last journey. The war is over, and the Qin Dynasty is fine. Your contribution will be engraved in my heart, the court will remember it, and the country will remember it!"

"Please rest assured, heroes, that your families will be taken care of by the country. May you rest in peace and have a safe journey!"

Qin Wudao stood in front of the stone tablet, his eyes red. As he spoke, the rain became heavier and heavier, the wind became stronger and stronger, and the sky and the earth became dark, like countless dead souls walking through the aisles.

"Although the heroes are dead, your spirit will be integrated into the blood of Da Qin and will never be erased!"

"salute!"

After Qin Wudao finished speaking, under the incredulous gazes of everyone, he bent down ninety degrees to salute.

The crown prince of a country salutes ordinary soldiers and salutes the dead!

Such a scene has never happened before, and it can be described as earth-shattering.

A warm current flowed through the hearts of all the martyrs' families, and they looked at Qin Wudao with gratitude.

Their families' sacrifices were not in vain!

"salute!"

Qin Wudao all saluted, so naturally all the officials also saluted. Li Si shouted loudly, and all the civil and military officials bowed.

Huhu...

At this time, a fierce gust of wind roared past, lifting up the sand on the ground, covering everyone's work, and blowing away the clouds in the sky.

After three breaths, Qin Wudao stood upright and Baiguan stood upright.

A magical scene happened. The weather that was full of dark clouds just now has now become clear and clear. The warm sunshine is falling on the earth, and the rainwater shining in the depressions is like gems, emitting bright light.

Everyone, including Qin Wudao, was secretly shocked. Is this a coincidence? Or is it a good omen?

…

"Sect Master, according to intelligence, the murderer who killed the Third Elder and the Ninth Elder was Lu Bu from the Great Qin Empire!"

In the Great Light Realm, all the senior officials of Tianshui Sect gathered together. The second elder in charge of intelligence stood up with a solemn expression and a hint of surprise in his tone.

"Great Qin Empire?"

After hearing this, the sect leader Lan Yu frowned slightly and asked everyone: "Has anyone heard of the Great Qin Empire?"

Many elders shook their heads, feeling very unfamiliar with this name. They had completely forgotten that the force that the Third Elder and the Ninth Elder followed Wang Tiancheng to was the Great Qin Empire.

Also, as king-level Dao realm forces, they looked down on the surrounding Dao realms, let alone the Great Qin Empire, which was only one of the nine separate realms. Once they heard it, they completely forgot about it!

"Sect Master, this Great Qin Empire is not simple. It has three powerful saints. In the past few days, it unified the nine realms and killed the Impermanent Saint who broke through to the Great Saint Realm."

The second elder explained that what surprised him was not that the Great Qin Empire occupied the Nine Avenues Domain, but that the Great Qin Empire was able to kill the Great Saint Realm warriors.

You know, the ancestor of Tianshui Sect is only in the Great Saint Realm!

"What?"

Lan Yu and the elders were startled, and their expressions were extremely solemn. Things became complicated when the Great Saint Warrior was involved.

In the entire Tianshui Sect, there is only one injured Great Saint warrior, and they have to guard against the invasion of the Tiger Sect and take charge of the sect. Apart from this, only the sect leader Lan Yu and the Great Elder are Middle Saint warriors.

Although the Great Qin Empire only had three saints, it was more powerful.

Although there are many saints in Tianshui Sect, they may not be able to kill even one powerful person in the Great Saint Realm.

(End of chapter)