The civil and military officials of the Wei court all looked toward Wei Wuji, not daring to show any disrespect.
"Qin is about to mobilize its troops; whether our Wei Kingdom can survive hinges on today."
"From this day forth."
"Wei is placed under national martial law."
"I ask not that every one of you hold the resolve to die for Wei, but should any dare to defect to Qin, betray the nation for the enemy, I shall never show mercy."
"To allow the honorable ministers to have no worries behind them."
"As of today."
"I grant you leave to send your families out of Wei, to seek refuge in Chu."
Wei Wuji spoke slowly.
When his words fell.
Many ministers in the court wore expressions of astonishment.
"Your Majesty."
"Is this truly so?" a minister asked in surprise.
"What I speak has been approved by the Great King." Wei Wuji raised his hand in salute to the King of Wei.
The King of Wei nodded slightly: "Indeed."
