Two years later

In the mortal realm,no one knew of what the princes of the heaven battling state had discussed but everyone could sense undercurrents surging as the second prince who had always opposed the first prince finally decided to join hands with the first prince. This piece of news left many of the princes astonished. Two years went by in the blink of an eye and many historical events had taken place during this period of time leaving many people astonished. The first prince had rose to power in the heaven battling state after successfully staging a coup which led to the fall of the his father,the former emperor of heaven battling state. The news was well concealed by the other princes and together they joined hands. Undercurrents were once again surging and it seemed that a great war was going to take place again. As everyone guessed,the first thing the first prince did was to send the second prince on an expedition which led to the second prince being crippled and almost died. With the second prince as an example no other prince dared to oppose the rule of the first prince. He established himself in power and secured his position but he needed a way to showcase his authority and to be hailed as a great emperor so he went against the Qin-heaven treaty of peace and declared war against the state of Qin. The ministers tried to warn him against it but the first prince who was now emperor did not listen to them." Since you people are so much against this war,why don't you give me a reason to believe so?" The emperor coldly asked as he stared at the ministers. The ministers looked at each other and after a while someone mustered the courage to speak out." Your majesty,a wise man submits to circumstances. The enemy side has two former war gods and one of them was once part of us. She is familiar with all our tactics and has them at the back of her hands. Moreover,the heaven battling elite army was personally selected and trained by her and as you know the army does not follow any token or even the emperor rather they are extremely loyal to their commander. If you insist on starting this war then even if their commander is a cripple I am afraid they won't listen to you," the minister summarised the situation that they were in. How can an army that is not loyal to the empire but is loyal to their commander go against their commander. Moreover the army has experienced strict training and has passes through fire and mountain of swords just so that they may make it to their current level. They treat each other as siblings so it is impossible for such an army to go head to head with their commander." Only that?" The emperor asked with furrowed brows as he stared at the ministers coldly." Your majesty, although the Qin emperor is now a spent lamp and is about to die ,you should not underestimate him. Moreover,his youngest son who is princess Hongchen's husband is also a force to reckon with," another minister added when he saw that the emperor was not taking any of them seriously." I thought it was something serious yet it seems that you old foggies are only afraid of an old man that is at the end of the rope and two cripples who has only left their shadows in history that is worth mentioning. I don't mind telling you that the Nan empire has agreed to lend us ten thousand of its elite calvary,hundred thousand infantry and another ten thousand archers. I guess you don't need me to tell you how strong their elite army is and how disciplined they are ,right?" The emperor asked mockingly as he stared at the astonished faces of the ministers. The ministers did not get angry even when he called them old foggies but at this moment most of them were trembling. The Nan state was known for its calvary soldiers and capable archers,the Qin state also had formidable calvary and infantry,the heaven battling state was known for its formidable infantry and unmatchable formations. If the Nan state were to lend the heaven battling state soldiers then defeating Qin was possible of course this was because of the presence of the two war gods that were adept in formations,military strategy and were able to adapt to situations on the battlefield. If the two wat gods were not available then the defeat of Qin state was definite. "Your majesty, even if the Nan state were to send us soldiers,the country is facing natural disasters everywhere and at such a time I believe it is not the right time to go to war. I know that we are eager to go to war but your majesty war requires wealth and it will need us about three years of preparation so as to gather enough resources if we want enough supplies for our soldiers. With enough supplies we can comfortably go to war. Your majesty,there is also a saying that says there is no free lunch in this world," the minister of rites said with a bow. The emperor merely smiled at this before wiping his sleeves." You are dismissed," the eunuch announced as the emperor stood up from his seat and left. The ministers were shocked but they were left with no other option but to bow and see off the emperor." We see off his majesty. May his majesty have a prosperous life," the ministers said in unison while bowing. The ministers soon left the palace in pairs after the emperor had left. The ministers were busy discussing what had happened in court and were also trying to discuss what step his majesty would take." His majesty's mind is becoming more and more unfathomable to read. Haah," the prime minister said with a heavy sigh." Indeed," another minister said. Another piece of shocking news started spreading in the empire. An edict that was written by the emperor and had his stamp was read before the citizens of heaven battling state." By his majesty,the one and only son of the dragons: the first princess,Nan Sheng,of Nan empire is beautiful,wise,benevolent and is known for her intelligence. The emperor has taken a liking to her and has decided to take her as his queen. She is to enter the palace as the queen and is granted the title empress Jade. She is regarded in high favour by the emperor and her first born son will be crowned crown prince to inherit the throne of the dragon. The emperor thus announces that the Nan royal household and the Tie household formally form an alliance becoming in-laws since today and will be united to face all enemies together. The end, " the eunuch said after announcing the edict." Congratulations to his majesty for taking a queen. We wish his majesty a happy and blessed alliance. May his majesty and the empress live long," the citizens said in unison." His majesty has therefore decided to allow three days of celebration to the citizens ," the eunuch announced before he left." Thank you your majesty," the citizens said expressing their appreciation.