Chapter 100.2
While Lin Beifan was training the Ninth Prince, the war in the Peng Kingdom had already undergone rapid and dramatic changes.
General Zhao of the Great Yue Kingdom led an army of 400,000 to attack, forcing the Peng Kingdom to send troops to resist.
After holding out for over half a month, an Innate master of the Peng Kingdom was slain, and the Peng Kingdoms army was utterly routed, ultimately unable to hold their ground.
Inside the imperial palace of the Peng Kingdom, the Emperor of Peng was in a state of panic.
He demanded of all his civil and military officials, The Great Yue army is about to break through. What should we do now?
The officials looked at each other with worried frowns, at a loss for a solution.
Furious, the Emperor of Peng exclaimed, Incompetents! You are all incompetents! Get out of my sight, all of you!
After sending away all the officials, the Emperor of Peng Kingdom was still in a state of utter panic.
The Peng Kingdom was on the brink of collapse!
With the nation shattered and the family ruined, others might still have a chance to survive, but for him, the Emperor, there was no doubt that his end was nigh!
He would either be killed or captured; there was no good outcome in sight!
Perhaps before they attack, I should flee for my life! the Emperor of Peng Kingdom muttered to himself.
Although he was loath to abandon his country and forsake his wealth and glory, with his life hanging by a thread, escape was the only option left.
At that moment, a wild laugh pierced the air: Escape? Where do you think you can escape to?
The Peng Kingdom Emperors face changed: Who is it?
A middle-aged man dressed in the uniform of a Great Yue general strode in with the bearing of a tiger and the strength of a bear. He looked at the Peng Kingdom Emperor seated on the throne with not a hint of reverence and declared loudly, I am General Zhao Canghai!
This man was none other than General Zhao, the commander of the Great Yue army.
Fearing that the Emperor might once again slip through his fingers, he himself had rushed to the Peng Kingdom imperial palace immediately after slaying the Emperors Innate master to personally oversee the custody of the Peng Kingdom Emperor.
Its you!
The Peng Kingdom Emperor was both angry and afraid: I gifted you ten thousand taels of gold, and not only do you not remember my kindness, but you also lead your troops against me, you ungrateful wretch!
General Zhao burst into laughter: If it werent for your ten thousand taels of gold, this old man would never have realized that your tiny Peng Kingdom was so wealthy! Having suffered two defeats, I had no choice but to make an example out of you!
The Emperor of Peng Kingdom was filled with regret.
If only he had known, he wouldnt have offered the money, which had brought about the calamity that led to the downfall of his nation and the ruin of his family.
At that moment, General Zhao approached the Emperor of Peng Kingdom and seized his arm.
The Emperor panicked, What are you trying to do?
Get down from there! barked General Zhao.
I shall take a seat on this Imperial throne myself!
No sooner had the words been spoken than the Peng Kingdom Emperor was yanked from his throne by an immense force, tumbling to the ground with a thud, pain causing stars to dance before his eyes.
General Zhao then boldly seated himself on the throne, one foot still pressing down on the body of the Peng Kingdom Emperor, laughing triumphantly, So this is the Emperors throne. It is indeed comfortable to sit upon. No wonder so many people wish to be Emperor, haha
The Peng Kingdom Emperor, overwhelmed with humiliation and anger, cried out loudly, Someone come! Quick, come here
Stop shouting. The guards outside have either been slain by me or have already fled. I have taken control of the entire imperial palace. Even if you shout yourself hoarse, no one will pay you any heed! General Zhao declared with smug satisfaction.
The Peng Kingdom Emperors face turned pale, Youve taken control of the imperial palace?
If you dont believe me, you can keep on calling out. See if anyone cares to listen!
The Peng Kingdom Emperor called out several more times, but no response came. Finally, he fell into despair, Is my empire finished?
Thats right. You should obediently stay put right here for this general!
General Zhao continued to laugh heartily: With this cold freezing weather, this general needs someone to warm his bed. Let the Peng Kingdom Empress do it! Although shes getting on in years, this old man doesnt mind her being past her prime, haha!
The Emperor of Peng Kingdom trembled with rage!
His kingdom had been seized, and now his own wife was expected to serve the enemy; it was the ultimate disgrace!
Wishful thinking! I will never agree to this! the Emperor of Peng Kingdom roared.
General Zhao crossed his arms and smiled smugly: Do you still have the capacity to resist now? Your kingdom is finished. You were once an Emperor, but now youre not even worth a dog! Just be a good dog, and if Im in a good mood, I might throw you a bone, otherwise
The Emperor of Peng Kingdom, his face flushed with rage and his blood boiling, ranted furiously, You want my realm? Id rather give it to someone else than to you!
He grabbed a blank imperial decree, splashed ink across it with bold strokes, and then pressed the jade seal firmly onto the paper.
What are you doing?
General Zhao snatched the imperial decree to read: By the mandate of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: I have shamed my ancestors and cannot face the common people. Therefore, I hereby present the Peng Kingdom to Great Xia in the hopes that Great Xia will treat it kindly. Let this be known!
General Zhao laughed, Do you think this piece of paper is of any use?
Whether its useful or not, at least I can disgust you! Haha The Emperor of Peng Kingdom shrieked hysterically.
General Zhaos face darkened, and he slapped the Emperor across the face.
You despicable fool!
At this moment, in the Great Xia Kingdom, a voice echoed in Lin Beifans mind.
Ding! Due to the players national power increase, your strength has synchronously grown, rewarding you with the Dao Heart Seed Demon Technique!
The Dao Heart Seed Demon Technique is a mystical art that transitions from the Dao to the demonic, cultivating mental power! It can cause enemies to experience vivid illusions, absorb the energy of heaven and earth as well as the essence of the universe, and even solidify mental power to kill enemies while unseen
With the help of Empire Sandbox, Lin Beifan quickly mastered this miraculous technique, advancing his strength even further.
The sudden growth of national power puzzled Lin Beifan, who immediately pulled up the information to take a look.
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Empire Sandbox (Intermediate Level)
Territorial Area: 880,000 square miles (Arable land 600,000 square miles)
Domestic Resources: 220 million taels (5 iron mines, 6 coal mines, 2 copper mines)
Population: 12 million (Wealthy people 2%, Common people 38%, Poor people 60%)
Military Strength: 800,000 (8 Innate experts, 350 martial artists)
Comprehensive National Power: 1650 (Great kingdom level)
To his surprise, he discovered that the Peng Kingdom has already become a part of Great Xia.
Thats why the Territorial Area, Domestic Resources, Population, and other aspects all increased, and the national power grew significantly.
Whats going on? Why has the Peng Kingdom suddenly become part of our country? Lin Beifan wondered to himself.
Ding! The Emperor of Peng Kingdom was insulted by General Zhao Canghai of Great Yue, and out of humiliation, transferred the Peng Kingdom to Great Xia! Therefore, Peng Kingdom has now become a part of Great Xia!
Lin Beifan was speechless: Is that even possible?
Ding! As long as the procedure is legal, the Empire Sandbox will acknowledge it!
Without deploying a single soldier or exerting any effort, acquiring all the resources of a country was a huge boon for Lin Beifan, a stroke of luck so rare it would be hard to find even with a lantern!
I really am the beloved child of the heavens!
Lin Beifan was overjoyed and immediately set to work without stopping.
He transported the fertile soil of the Peng Kingdom to Great Xia.
He transported the mineral resources of the Peng Kingdom to Great Xia.
He transported the gold, silver, and jewels of the Peng Kingdom to Great Xia.
In short, anything of value was taken away.
He absolutely could not let the Peng Kingdom benefit, and even less so Great Yue.
After this turn of events, Lin Beifan became even wealthier, grinning so wide that his eyes could barely open: Fortune comes to ones home without effort, I must sincerely thank the Peng Kingdom Emperor!
Hmm? What are these people doing? Peng Kingdom is now an inseparable part of my Great Xia. How dare your Great Yue army act recklessly on my land? Go meet the King of Hell and repent for your deeds!
With that, he extended the Hand of God.
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