If you're made a fake emperor, why did you change the country's name?

All eyes were on Prime Minister Wang Zhang, who showed no sign of panic, but remained remarkably calm.

He bowed deeply to Zhao Yu and said clearly:

"Your Majesty, although the Wolf Kingdom's plan is against the natural order, it is very effective on the battlefield."

They deliberately announced their coercion of the people to the whole city in order to amplify the advantages of their plan.

If our army hesitates to fire due to concerns for the people, the Wolf Kingdom's army can take the capital city by virtue of its numerical superiority.

However, if our army disregards the safety of the people and recklessly opens fire, although it may temporarily repel the enemy, it will play right into the wolf country's hands.

Before long, the words spoken earlier will resonate in the hearts of the people. At that point, the city's morale will be completely shattered. Without the support of the people, the imperial city, with only five thousand imperial guards, will be in grave danger facing the repeated attacks of the Wolf Kingdom!

Upon hearing this, the hall fell into a deathly silence.

The officials, who had just been filled with righteous indignation, turned pale as they learned of the conspiracy.

Yes, firing the cannons will lose popular support and lead to the loss of cities; not firing the cannons, however, will result in the loss of cities if the enemy can overwhelm us with numbers.

Either way, it's a death sentence!

Zhao Yu nodded at Wang Zhang.

The fact that Wang and Zhang could see this far is enough to show that they have some talent.

"Go on."

Seeing that Zhao Yu's expression remained unchanged, Wang Zhang felt somewhat reassured and spoke again.

"Your Majesty, I have two strategies to resolve this situation."

First, form alliances! Immediately dispatch multiple elite messenger teams, sparing no expense, to spread the news that the Wolf Kingdom is using the people of our Great Liang as human shields in other cities! As long as the message arrives smoothly, the spies of the Qin and Mang kingdoms lurking in the cities will surely respond quickly.

Qin Mang and the Wolf Kingdom already had a long history of friction and resentment. At that time, both countries would inevitably send troops to pressure the Wolf Kingdom's border. Even if the Wolf Kingdom was arrogant, it wouldn't dare give all three kingdoms a reason to attack, and naturally, it wouldn't dare use such a vicious scheme again!

Upon hearing this, a hint of approval flashed in Zhao Yu's eyes.

This plan actually coincided with his own thoughts.

However, he had no intention of letting his messenger risk his life; he had a better "messenger".

Isn't the traitor left behind by Prime Minister Gan a ready-made one? With just a little manipulation, Xiaoyue Jinshang can "accidentally" spread this news.

"This plan is good."

Zhao Yu spoke calmly, but then changed the subject: "But it has two fatal flaws."

"Firstly, there's the issue of time. Even if the messenger travels at top speed to deliver the message to Qin and Wang Mang, it will still take at least two days for them to react."

"Secondly, and most importantly, the Wolf Kingdom's first wave of attack will not last more than three days. A distant solution cannot quench an immediate thirst; what should be done with the people currently trapped in front of the Wolf army's lines?"

After listening, Wang Zhang did not rush to answer.

He suddenly straightened his official robes, and then knelt down straight in Zhao Yu's direction.

"His Majesty!"

His voice was resolute.

"Your Majesty, I humbly request that you entrust this defense of the city entirely to this old minister! I hereby swear that I will not allow the treacherous army of the Wolf Kingdom to set foot even a single step into the imperial city!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the entire court erupted in uproar.

Among the civil officials who were already displeased with the newly appointed prime minister, several jumped out and started cursing Wang Zhang.

"Wang Zhang! You're just a acting prime minister. His Majesty only let you temporarily assume this position because he trusts you. Do you really think you're something special? Giving you full command? Do you even know anything about military strategy?!"

"Exactly! An insatiable wolf, not content with the prime minister, he also wants military power!"

"You're just a poor kid from a humble background, do you even deserve to know me?"

Zhao Yu raised an eyebrow and quickly knew what he wanted to do.

He stared at Wang Zhang, who was kneeling on the ground, and slowly said, "You want the Imperial Guards to fire the cannons, and then use them as a scapegoat so that I can use your head to appease the people?"

A single sentence reveals the secret!

Wang Zhang's body jolted, clearly not expecting the emperor to be able to see through his plans in an instant.

He looked up in surprise and glanced at Zhao Yu, but then immediately kowtowed heavily, his voice filled with determination.

"Please grant my request, Your Majesty!"

boom!

Inside the main hall, everyone gasped.

Only then did they understand Wang and Zhang's true intentions!

First, order the cannons to fire to defend the city, then volunteer to die to quell public anger!

So cruel!

This newly appointed acting prime minister is too ruthless to himself!

The civil officials who had been jumping up and down earlier now turned pale and then red, silently shrinking back into the ranks, not daring to utter another word.

Among the ranks of military officers, Meng Baishan pondered for a moment, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes, and then stepped forward.

"Your Majesty! I second that proposal!"

With Meng Baishan's endorsement, more and more Wu Xun understood the benefits and stepped forward one after another.

"I second that proposal!"

Behind him, a group of martial arts masters knelt down.

Following suit, the civil officials in the ranks also realized that their safety could be exchanged for someone they disliked, and they gradually stood up to second the proposal.

Zhao Yu naturally knew what these people were thinking, but he didn't care about them. Instead, he looked at Wang Zhang and nodded secretly.

It seems he made the right choice.

This Wang Zhang is loyal, intelligent, and brave, making him a worthy candidate to join his future makeshift team.

However, people can use it, but they can't use it like this.

Zhao Yu put on an angry face and slammed his hand on the armrest of the dragon throne!

Enough!

"I do not need my subjects to die in defiance!"

Everyone was shocked; no one expected the emperor to refuse!

Zhao Yu stood up, looking down at Wang Zhang who was kneeling on the ground, and said, word by word:

"Wang Zhang, since I have promoted you to acting prime minister, I want you to assist me in governing this country and ensuring that all the people in the world can live without worry about food and clothing!"

Do you really think that a mere death can repay my kindness in recognizing your talent?

If you die, how can I govern this vast world?

When will all the people of the world be able to live without worrying about food and clothing?!

The sound was as loud as a bell, making the main hall reverberate.

Everyone was stunned, and Wang Zhang was particularly struck dumb, frozen on the spot.

He raised his head in disbelief, looking at the furious young emperor in front of the dragon throne. He never expected that he would hold such a heavy place in His Majesty's heart!

Governing the world? Ensuring the people have enough to eat and wear?

This...this is such trust and expectation!

Just a few days ago, he was despised by those scheming and despicable people in the imperial court, and was like a marginal figure.

For the sake of the people of this city, how much humiliation did he endure, and how much bitterness did he swallow?

Even a lowly clerk in the county government office, he would beg and plead with.

But now...

An unprecedented surge of emotion and passion welled up in Wang Zhang's heart, causing him to burst into tears.

"His Majesty!!!"

He wept uncontrollably and shouted to Zhao Yu:

"Your Majesty, I will never fail in my life! I will ensure that every person in this world has enough to eat and wear!"

After saying that, he slammed his head down three times, "Bang! Bang! Bang!" His forehead was covered in blood.

Looking at him like this, Zhao Yu subtly raised the corners of his mouth at an angle that no one could notice.

This pie-in-the-sky design was well worth the effort!

Just then, a cold, mechanical voice quietly echoed in his mind.

[Ding! Having subdued a talent for governing the world, the emperor is now even more powerful and awe-inspiring!]

[Reward: 1000 tear gas canisters!]

Tear gas?

Zhao Yu was overjoyed.

It's like someone just brought you a pillow when you're about to fall asleep!

His original plan was to collect all the irritating flammable materials in the city, such as chili peppers and sulfur, and make them into simple smoke-burning devices.

When the enemy arrives, light a smoke bomb and use it.

Those people who were taken hostage were already extremely weak due to poor food and clothing. If they were exposed to thick smoke, they would inevitably lose their ability to move instantly.

The soldiers of the Wolf Kingdom, though also affected, would inevitably scatter and flee in all directions to save their lives, causing chaos in their formation.

At that time, people will be sent out of the city to gather the unconscious people back into the city, and the crisis will be resolved.

I was initially worried that the materials I had collected wouldn't be powerful enough, or that there wouldn't be any favorable winds.

But now, with tear gas as a system reward...