Moreover, Zhao Jiulang, being at the head of the officials yet extremely obedient to the Yan Emperor, epitomizes the absence of elements that could restrain imperial power in Yan. He is indeed a despot.
In the next moment,
Zhao Jiulang rose,
and bowed deeply to the Yan Emperor,
exclaiming loudly:
"Your Majesty, the ambitions of Qian and Chu are openly evident. I request Your Majesty, for the future of our descendants, to raise righteous troops and campaign against Qian and Chu!"
The Prime Minister was the first to express his stance.
Next,
Wang Lian, Cao Que, and Hsu Qiutai stood up and bowed deeply:
"We request Your Majesty, for the future, to campaign against Qian and Chu!"
The remaining ministers also left their positions to bow and petition.
A moment ago,
the elder statesmen, who were worried about Yan's dire financial situation, now fervently requested the Emperor to dispatch troops for national warfare!
Some were shedding old tears;
some were flushed with emotion;
