Fu Zhen then recounted in detail the story Yang Yi had told last night. "The old grudge between King Dongzi and Empress Dowager Wu was exploited by Lian Yang. If his conspiracy succeeds, it will certainly cause destruction to the Great Zhou, so our General dares not delay."
The Empress inhaled deeply: "These small countries are also not peaceful. Once royal power is involved, nothing is small." She paused and mused: "I have some impression of that King Dongzi. When he first ascended the throne, he sent envoys to the Great Zhou and brought gifts, which surprisingly were products of my ancestral home.
"I thought then that this person is meticulous and thorough in handling affairs.
"But later, as the Great Zhou and Dayue waged war for many years, the exchanges with Dongzi halted.
"How did news from their country reach your hands?"
