This time, the people of Daxia were completely enraged. Whether or not those people were forced into it, they could not accept this reality.
Xia Yuyang directly ordered the expulsion, expelling all Korean people stranded within Daxia, as did the Great Zhou and Great Chu.
In fact, Korean refugees have always been the biggest headache for the three ancient nations. Taking them in was originally out of pity, not to see them displaced, starving or freezing in the chaos of war.
However, many of these Korean refugees are not satisfied and sometimes make excessive demands, such as unconditionally subsidizing farming tools, seeds, or even technology, teaching them how to farm.
Even worse, they demanded more resources to be distributed to them, improving their quality of life, even reaching the standard of living for the average population within the Great Xia Empire.
Such unreasonable demands were naturally ignored, yet they even started a protest. Some even claimed that their current displacement was caused by Daxia, and that Daxia should bear full responsibility.
In their fury, the royal family directly executed some people. The bloody suppression terrified them so much that they dared not utter a sound again. But it didn't take long before they began to stir restlessly.
So Xia Yunchong said they were just a pack of wolves that couldn't be tamed, completely ungrateful and gave them a peaceful environment, their lives no longer threatened, and they even began to indulge in lust.
Constantly complaining, constantly demanding. According to Xia Yunchong's words, if you get a fire burner, damn it, I'll still give you a donkey, right?
Now, in front of everyone, these people are falsely accusing the Great Xia Empire of enslaving them, which is truly infuriating. Such people cannot be pitied.
After Xia Yuyang gave the order, someone immediately went to carry it out. Xia Yuyang walked up to Long Chen, nodded, and said, "
General Long, your mighty and imposing presence will boost the nation's prestige. As for rewards, I'll study them carefully when I return."
"Thank you, Master, for your great favor," Long Chen said, pretending to thank him.
Seeing Long Chen like this, Xia Yuyang and the others couldn't help but burst out laughing. Back when Long Chen arrived in the ancient kingdom of Great Xia, he was chased and killed.
He has now stood at the pinnacle of the world, but his personality has never changed.
"Alright, my dear ministers, keep celebrating and enjoy yourself. Long Chen, when you have some free time, come to Uncle's place for a few drinks. Of course, you have to bring your own wine." Xia Yuyang said with a smile.
All the fine wines in Xia Yuyang's palace came from the Wine God Palace, but he knew that his little bit of fine wine probably wouldn't catch Long Chen's eye.
"Alright, just prepare the dishes. The wine will be yours for me." Long Chen also laughed.
Xia Yuyang was the only ruler Long Chen respected. His wholehearted devotion to the country and the people earned him great admiration. They were the true rulers of Great Xia, treating the people as his own family.
Xia Yuyang left with his men. He knew that staying here would make the atmosphere heavy, so he made room for the young people.
"Long Chen, you arrived just in time." Xia Yun rushed over and gave Long Chen a fierce hug. If Long Chen hadn't come, he really didn't know what Daxia would have become.
"I didn't arrive just in time. Actually, I've been here for quite a while, just kept watching without making a move.
I've been waiting for you to teach Han Zijun a lesson, that idiot, but that idiot knew he couldn't beat you, so he deliberately made a move here, making you worry about the safety of the people of Daxia and unable to act. So, I have no choice but to teach him a lesson for you. Don't blame me for stealing your spotlight, okay? Long Chen said with a smile.
Long Chen's words were not loud, but they carried a powerful soul power. Everyone in the entire imperial capital of Great Xia could hear them clearly.
Only then did they realize that Xia Yunchong was not defeated by Han Zijun, but had endured silently out of concern for their safety. Especially when Han Zijun forced Xia Yunchong to kneel and Xia Yunchong did not intervene, everyone was deeply moved.
They all knew that Xia Yunchong cultivated the Invincible Dao; any humiliation would affect his Dao heart.
But Xia Yunchong would rather be humiliated, even destroy his Dao heart, and for their sake, he would not act. In their hearts, Xia Yunchong's image was elevated to a new height.
Although Xia Yunchong was not the crown prince, he was always called the Shield of Great Xia, known as its guardian deity. He once swore an oath before the Great Xia Imperial Ancestral Hall, fighting for the sake of it for life.
Therefore, Xia Yunchong's prestige is even higher than the voices of Xia Yunfeng, the future emperor. Long Chen knows this precisely because he wants to make some things clear, letting everyone know how much the Great Xia royal family has invisibly sacrificed for the Great Xia Empire.
His words were also meant to uphold Xia Yunchong's invincible image. After all, a country needs an idol-level figure, which helps foster cohesion and unity.
"Thank you."
Xia Yunchong understood Long Chen's intention and was moved. Years of brotherly friendship had not changed in the slightest despite changes in status or the passage of time.
"Come, let me introduce you. This is my beloved soulmate, Dongming Yu." Long Chen took Dongming Yu's hand and introduced them to everyone.
Dongming Yu's pretty face flushed red, even her ears turned red, and even her eyes were a bit red.
Long Chen actually called her 'confidante,' instantly dissolving all the inferiority in her heart, filling her with emotion.
Because her body couldn't grow up, it became a source of anxiety for her. She lived her whole life for Long Chen, afraid of being treated like a child for the rest of her life. That feeling was even more terrifying to her than death.
Previously, Long Chen called her Yu'er, not Xiao Yu'er, which had already moved her. Now, with just one sentence, Long Chen confirmed her identity. She held back her tears.
In front of others, she was a killer who made the entire Tianwu Continent tremble, but in front of Long Chen, she let down all defenses. She was so fragile and easily hurt. In this world, the only person who could harm her was Long Chen.
Looking at Long Chen's sun-like smile, his eyes filled with warmth and encouragement, in that moment, she felt an unprecedented happiness.
Xia Youluo looked at Dongming Yu and greeted her warmly, her eyes filled with envy.
"Hey, hey... Xiaoyu, wake up, why are you asleep here? Long Chen gently pinched Long Xiaoyu's little nose to wake her up.
Long Xiaoyu woke up groggily, rubbed her eyes, and suddenly shouted, "Oh no, why am I asleep?" Brother Long Chen, did you hit those bad guys? Did I miss something? The
little one looked frustrated. She only remembered a wave of fatigue that made it impossible to keep her eyes open. Now that she woke up, those people were gone.
"What bad guy? You're playing too wild, so tired you're falling asleep. Are you dreaming half-asleep?" Long Chen said irritably.
The little one was a bit unconvinced. Looking around, there was no sign of those bad people—it really was like a dream.
Long Chen stifled a laugh and said, "Alright, I woke you up because your favorite show was about to start. I was afraid you'd miss it and start crying." At
this moment, the show continued. Previously, Long Chen's intervention not only didn't spoil the mood but actually made the festival's atmosphere even more lively.
Everything on Yuntian Platform was reflected through the Yuntian Pillar, allowing everyone in the imperial capital to see it clearly.
When some women learned that Long Chen was the youngest and most mysterious Protector General of the Great Xia Empire, they shouted excitedly, frightening those around them into thinking they had gone mad.
"Oh my god, I actually gave Xin Linglong to General Long, I... I ... I have such good taste, I am so fortunate. Do you think General Long would take a liking to me?
Just like when the palace master married that general back then, oh my god, I can't even imagine it. No, I have to go back and prepare my dowry..."
The girl's incoherent demeanor was incoherent, but no one around laughed at her; everyone felt deep envy toward her.
Although they all knew Long Chen would never marry a worldly woman, having a slim hope was still better than nothing.
Most importantly, this matter is something people can brag about for a lifetime. Those women who attached Long Chen to Xin Linglong are overjoyed, proving just how sharp their judgment is.
Meanwhile, the outer academy students from the Daxia Academy who had previously mocked Long Chen now turned pale with fear. They had actually forced the strongest of the ancient Daxia nation to yield to them, and even mocked them. Thinking about it now, they realized how ignorant they had been.
Long Chen didn't even care about the Divine Clan experts, yet he gave way to them. This was a pity for their youth and ignorance. Before he knew it, sweat had started to break out.
"This is what true strength looks like—never bullying the weak, and we ... Sigh. The disciples' faces were filled with shame.
Long Chen enjoyed the show with everyone. Long Xiaoyu loved the variety shows, staring with her big eyes and not moving at all.
It must be said, the Lantern Festival is the largest folk festival in the Great Xia Empire, and the program is truly entertaining.
Long Chen urged the little one several times, worried it was getting late, and if he got back, his mother would be upset.
But the little one just wouldn't leave, and it wasn't until the party ended that he reluctantly left.
Xia Yunchong suggested going straight to the palace for drinks, but Long Chen politely declined, saying they could meet another day. He then took Long Xiaoyu back to the Wine God Palace to send the little one back to sleep.
After returning home, his parents didn't sleep. Seeing the delicate heart on Long Chen's scarf, Madam Long covered her lips and smiled, but Long Chen rolled his eyes.
After settling the little one and putting her to sleep, Long Chen secretly led Dongming Yu out of the Wine God Palace.
"Brother Long Chen, what are we going to do?" Dongmingyu said somewhat strangely. Long Chen's sneaky behavior made him look like a thief.
"Hehe, send the little girl back so we can go out and play by ourselves. It's boring for her to keep you company, so Brother Long Chen will help you take another look around."
This lantern festival will enter a lantern celebration after midnight. The entire imperial capital stays awake today, and Brother Long Chen will take you to have some fun. Long Chen said with a smile.
"Brother Long Chen, you're so kind!"
Dongming Yu was overjoyed, hugging Long Chen's neck and giving him a kiss on the face, her pretty face full of excitement.