Li Chen transmigrated into the body of a prince of Great Yong, and things were set to the highest difficulty from the start.
The barbarian Bei Mang rode up to the frontier passes.
Japanese pirates took the sea route to launch a surprise attack on the capital.
Beacons blazed across the sky.
Smoke billowed on every side!
In the blink of an eye, the empire teetered on the brink of collapse, with its fall imminent.
At this critical moment, the empress fled south and proclaimed herself the Retired Emperor, then passed the throne directly to Li Chen…
Internal turmoil and external threats, with enemy forces at the gates!
The empress sent thirteen golden decrees in a row, demanding that he cede territory, pay reparations, and negotiate with the invaders?
Li Chen’s response: “To hell with negotiations!”
“Everyone!”
“I raise the banners and take up arms today, not for the Jiang clan’s realm, nor for the Li family’s empire, but to rescue the people of Hebei from their dire plight!”
“If we lose this battle, then you and I will die together as brothers-in-arms. We will never retreat south!”
“Those unwilling to fight may leave!”
“Those willing to fight, raise your blades!!”
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