[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-eternal-life-as-false-emperor":3,"chapter-eternal-life-as-false-emperor-eternal-life-as-false-emperor-chapter-110":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Eternal Life as False Emperor",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1682856,2149,"Chapter 110 - 79: Harem Turmoil","eternal-life-as-false-emperor-chapter-110",110,"\u003Cp>Zheng Yi still underestimated the destructive power of modern artillery on ancient armies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he received the battle report from Chen Hongxiu and others, he was stunned for several seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The content was simple: the Pseudo-Yan Dragon Cavalry was completely annihilated, more than half captured, and the leader Cheng De was killed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No casualties in the Divine Strategy Camp, and less than a hundred casualties in the Imperial Guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now the Divine Strategy Camp and the Imperial Guard have merged and are advancing toward Yan City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aiming to press on and directly strike Yan City to capture the Pseudo-Yan King Zheng Yuantao!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tsk tsk tsk...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the battle report in his hand, Zheng Yi clicked his tongue in wonder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not expect the Red Coat Cannon to achieve such a result in its first battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After thinking about it, it seemed logical as firearms were a completely different level of attack compared to cold weapon warriors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this world, neither infantry nor cavalry had ever seen a Red Coat Cannon, let alone heard such a tremendous roar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two hundred shells fell simultaneously, bombarding the cavalry camp. The cavalry, who had never experienced a hot weapon war, simply couldn’t resist and could only flee in panic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially for the horses under the cavalry’s command.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether it was the cannon fire or the loud noise, these were factors sufficient to shock them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Yi speculated that the swift collapse of the over twenty thousand Pseudo-Yan Dragon Cavalry might have a lot to do with their horses being startled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day, at the morning court session.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Zheng Yi announced the Divine Strategy Camp’s battle report against the Pseudo-Yan Dragon Cavalry, dozens of ministers were stunned, their faces full of disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This, this battle report must be fake!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty! With the Pseudo-Yan army imminent, how could the Divine Strategy Camp’s Commander falsely report military affairs like this? According to the law, he should be executed!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Three thousand infantrymen against twenty thousand cavalry, completely annihilating the enemy and capturing over twelve thousand people, how is that possible?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s not infantry; it’s artillery!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is artillery anyway? But this battle report is definitely fake!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty, this battle report is absolutely untrustworthy...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, several officials questioned it. It wasn’t that they didn’t believe it; it was just... impossible!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Yi calmly said: \"This battle report is absolutely true. At the latest, you will see the captured Pseudo-Yan cavalry being escorted back to the capital tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These over twelve thousand elite Pseudo-Yan Dragon Cavalry have now surrendered. How should they be dealt with?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As his voice fell, the entire hall fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were still many people who didn’t believe the battle report from the Divine Strategy Camp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, some quickly realized that regardless of whether the report was true or false, they could see the captives tomorrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By then, the truth would be apparent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The urgent task at hand was to consider the Emperor’s opinion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Minister of the Ministry of Rites, Kong Xiangsi, first said, \"Your Majesty, heaven cherishes life. These over twelve thousand Pseudo-Yan Dragon Cavalry are also our Great Yu citizens, also our Great Yu warriors.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Once the Divine Strategy Camp and the Imperial Guard decisively defeat Yan City and capture the Pseudo-Yan King Zheng Yuantao, Your Majesty could issue a decree to pardon these surrendered troops, making them repent and reform.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Finally, disperse them into other border armies, county soldiers, or even the Imperial Guard, gradually assimilating them to safeguard our Great Yu Realm.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I second this!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I second this!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Kong Xiangsi, several officials stood up to support his proposal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later, Cui Jinghao suddenly stood up and said, \"Your Majesty, Lord Kong’s action is like raising a tiger for trouble.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These soldiers, having led an attack on our capital, most likely already have rebellious thoughts. If they are integrated into various units and used by ill-intentioned people, the other troops of our Great Yu would be in danger.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Yi frowned and said, \"What is your opinion, Lord Cui?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Cui!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Cui Jinghao could speak, Kong Xiangsi glared at him and said, \"These are over twelve thousand lives! And they are battle-hardened individuals. If they can repent and become part of our Great Yu army, our military capabilities will definitely improve!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Over twelve thousand people, behind them are nearly a hundred thousand relatives and countless people from Yan Land!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If they are all slaughtered, how will our Great Yu Court face the people of the world!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By then, chaos will arise in Yan Land, and our Great Yu will have to spend countless soldiers and resources to suppress it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can you take responsibility for that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cui Jinghao said, \"Lord Kong, I haven’t finished speaking yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty, those among the surrendered Pseudo-Yan Dragon Cavalry who wish to live are primarily ordinary soldiers simply following orders from their superiors.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The main culprits are still the Pseudo-Yan King and his subordinates, counselors, and officers!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Therefore, I propose that all Pseudo-Yan subordinates of rank seven or above, whether civil officials or military officers, should be executed immediately!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Their ordinary soldiers can be spared and redistributed among the troops.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ordinary soldiers will surely be grateful for Your Majesty’s benevolence and sincerely submit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With this, the matter can be settled, and Yan Land stabilized!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the end of his words, the entire hall fell silent again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cui Jinghao’s words did not advocate slaughtering these surrendered troops but instead targeted only officials and officers among them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Implementing this strategy would mean executing over a thousand people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, compared to the over twelve thousand Dragon Cavalry, it was undoubtedly much more lenient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, ordinary soldiers were just following orders from their superiors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later, Kong Xiangsi first said, \"Lord Cui’s strategy is far beyond mine, indeed a grand plan for securing the nation!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I second this!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I second this!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I second this!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, over seventy percent of the officials in the hall expressed support.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Yi looked at a few people who hadn’t spoken and asked, \"Lu Aiqing, what do you think?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Xiangqing turned and said, \"I second it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, since the Pseudo-Yan King is still present, we need to wait until the Divine Strategy Camp completely breaches Yan City and captures the Pseudo-Yan King to make a plan, don’t you think?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Agreed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Yi nodded and said, \"Cheng’en, draft the Holy Decree.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Pseudo-Yan cavalry was lured by traitors to rebel and, by law, deserves death.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, heaven cherishes life, and I am not one to kill indiscriminately. All military officials of rank seven or above...execute their families of three generations!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the words even fell, many officials in the hall turned pale, as if remembering something.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The remaining ordinary soldiers will be detained on the spot, and after the Pseudo-Yan King is executed, they will be dealt with together!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty is wise!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The numerous officials all bowed together, and Zheng Yi continued, \"Cui Aiqing, this matter is entrusted to you for handling.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I, your servant, obey the decree!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Court is dismissed!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the grand court session ended, the multitude of officials began to leave. Soon, a large group gathered around Cui Jinghao and others, with many officials pushing their way in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Cui, Xia Pass obtained a good batch of tea the other day; please, do grace us with your presence!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Cui, the Purple Jade Guanyin you mentioned last time, I believe it’s truly perfect for you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Cui, I wish to meet with you tonight. May I know if that’s possible...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the crowd, Cui Jinghao maintained a composed face, but inwardly he was quite pleased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fellow colleagues, I have important matters to attend to, so I must take my leave for now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you have any issues, please send your visiting cards, and I will attend to them accordingly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Farewell, farewell!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring the many officials trying to stop him, Cui Jinghao walked out of the Imperial Palace on his own accord and took a sedan back to his residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had full authority to handle the matter concerning the surrendering soldiers of Pseudo-Yan, a substantial power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Pseudo-Yan declared independence as a king, many in the Imperial Court secretly communicated with Pseudo-Yan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now, with the Pseudo-Yan Dragon Cavalry annihilated, the great tower was about to fall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were discovered that they had previously communicated with Pseudo-Yan, they would undoubtedly face death!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was essential to curry favor with Cui Jinghao now before the axe fell!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind the crowd, officials led by Lu Xiangqing coldly watched Cui Jinghao’s departing figure, their expressions varied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elder Lu, now that His Majesty has entrusted Lord Cui with full authority over the handling of the Pseudo-Yan surrendering soldiers, do you think it will implicate us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What, are you afraid?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Xiangqing said calmly, \"As long as you haven’t had any dealings with Pseudo-Yan, what is there to fear?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Or are you saying you are also involved?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their expressions changed drastically, and they hastily said, \"Rest assured, Elder Lu, we would never be so reckless.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Those Pseudo-Yan envoys indeed approached us, but I had them driven away with sticks!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Same here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They all vowed earnestly, absolutely resolute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lu Xiangqing then said, \"Cui Jinghao... handling matters concerning Pseudo-Yan, one wrong step, and it could implicate himself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do not get involved in this matter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After handling the surrendering soldiers of Pseudo-Yan, Zheng Yi had just returned to the harem when he heard a shocking piece of news.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What did you say?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Beauty Wang and six other beauties have been confined to the Cold Palace by the Empress?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Yi listened in surprise as Xu Qingluan explained, perplexed, \"Why? What crime did they commit?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few days ago, the Empress Dowager fell seriously ill, and it continued to this day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On her sickbed, the Empress Dowager suggested that Zheng Yi consider handing over the harem management rights to the Empress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After contemplating for a while, Zheng Yi agreed to this proposal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Empress’s position had not committed any major mistakes, and managing the harem was originally the Empress’s right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the power remained in the hands of Consort Duann Xu Qingluan, the courtiers would sooner or later react.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To stabilize the front court and the harem, Zheng Yi, after careful consideration, agreed to the Empress Dowager’s request.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Xu Qingluan still retained the right to assist in harem management.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Qingluan bitterly shook her head and said, \"Your Majesty, this matter is also related to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Me? What do you mean?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Didn’t you instruct the Ministry of Industry to create a small gadget called... Mahjong last month?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Qingluan’s eyes were also filled with excitement as she said, \"That little gadget is just too fun. Not only does it entertain everyone, but it also contains military strategy. In just a few days, it spread throughout the entire harem, not just to me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Ministry of Industry has already created over a hundred sets of Mahjong, and they’ve even developed many new game variations.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"All the new Beauty, Lady, and Noble Ladies who entered the palace have become addicted under the influence of their eunuchs and palace maids.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A few days ago, when the Empress Dowager fell ill and was bedridden, the Empress ordered the cessation of all harem entertainment activities to pray for the Empress Dowager.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who would have thought that under such strict orders, the seven individuals, including Beauty Wang, still secretly played Mahjong in the palace, just in time to be spotted by a patrolling eunuch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Qingluan said helplessly, \"All seven of them were banished to the Cold Palace and cannot leave without orders from either Your Majesty or the Empress!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Beauty Wang?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Yi thought for a moment and couldn’t quite remember the appearance of this beauty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With so many beauties in the harem now, if they didn’t possess martial arts cultivation or have a special constitution, he truly couldn’t remember them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the Empress’s punishment was appropriate, so he immediately said, \"With the Empress Dowager seriously ill, the harem consorts should set an example.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lin’er did nothing wrong in this matter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Majesty is wise!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the 5th Year of Zhengyong, on the fourth day of the fourth month.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The seven beauties, including Beauty Wang, committed the great sin of filial disrespect by secretly playing during the Empress Dowager’s illness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Empress impartially enforced the law and banished them to the Cold Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All their palace attendants were punished by the Internal Criminal Justice Department and sentenced to three years!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the 5th Year of Zhengyong, on the sixth day of the fourth month.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While playing in the Imperial Garden, Pretty Chen inadvertently startled Consort De, nearly causing her to fall into the water, provoking Consort De’s anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the 5th Year of Zhengyong, on the seventh day of the fourth month.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Shadow Guard reported that five Death Warriors increased their martial arts cultivation, reaching the first-grade realm!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Empress ordered them to be sent to the Cold Palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the 5th Year of Zhengyong, on the eighth day of the fourth month.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the martial arts training ground, Madam Lin and Beauty Mei competed, and in an accident, Beauty Mei injured Madam Lin, inciting the Empress’s wrath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the charge of ’great disrespect,’ both women were severely punished and were not allowed to leave their chambers to reflect for three months.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the 5th Year of Zhengyong, on the ninth day of the fourth month.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Consort Wan of the Zhu Clan, while peeking at His Majesty of Baiyu City resting, was discovered by Qin Fei of the Qin Clan on her way, leading to a confrontation, which was witnessed by patrolling Imperial Guards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His Majesty decreed that Consort Wan of the Zhu Clan and Qin Fei of the Qin Clan acted recklessly and were guilty of great disrespect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were ordered to reflect in seclusion for half a year and could not leave without an imperial edict!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the 5th Year of Zhengyong, on the tenth day of the fourth month.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Great Yu Divine Strategy Camp and the Imperial Guard, totaling over fifty thousand, surrounded Yan City!\u003C\u002Fp>",2358,"2026-06-06T13:34:09.114Z",1,"novelbin.me","edcb7589c12965f8c96482ae2746aaff367e106de5ab52a27bd4497c687d5410","eternal-life-as-false-emperor-chapter-111","eternal-life-as-false-emperor-chapter-109",358,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Feternal-life-as-false-emperor-cover.jpg"]