When Lei Tengfeng walked into the main hall, he was greeted by the dizzying smell of alcohol and the fragrance of cosmetics. Even though outsiders might not know the inside story, Lei Tengfeng's eyes couldn't help but flash with a trace of coldness when he saw this scene when his father died in battle.
"Lei Tengfeng greets Your Majesty." Lei Tengfeng bowed his head in salute.
The three generals behind him also saluted. "Generals Feng Li, Zhang Yi, and Shangguan Qing greet Your Majesty."
The Emperor Of Xiling looked down with drunken eyes and said with a smile, "It's Tengfeng. Come and sit down." Lei Tengfeng stood up and walked to the front of the right and sat down. He said, "Tengfeng thanks Imperial Uncle."
The Emperor Of Xiling was thinner than two years ago when he was in the Emperor Of Xiling's City. Years of alcohol and women had corroded his body, and his smiling eyes were muddy and lifeless. However, at this moment, when this pair of eyes looked at Lei Tengfeng, it was filled with meaning. "Tengfeng, aren't you following your father to attack the Mo Family Army? Why did you come back? "
Lei Tengfeng said, "Imperial Uncle, Imperial Father received news that Southern Chu has abandoned their alliance with our country and has switched sides to the Prince Ding Mansion. Murong Shen and Marquis Nan of the Prince Ding Mansion are personally leading the 300,000 Southern Chu Army across the Yun Lan River to invade our Xiling. Imperial Father specially ordered Tengfeng to come back and deal with this matter. "
"Oh?" The Emperor Of Xiling looked at Lei Tengfeng with some surprise. "Is there such a thing?"
"Tengfeng's words are absolutely true. If Imperial Uncle can't handle it, you can send someone to investigate. I'm afraid that the battle has already started at the Yun Lan River. "The Emperor Of Xiling nodded and said," If so, what is Tengfeng's plan? " Lei Tengfeng looked up at the Emperor Of Xiling and said, "Tengfeng plans to send Shangguan Qing and Feng Li to lead 500,000 soldiers to fight Murong Shen and Marquis Nan."
"500,000?" The Emperor Of Xiling looked at Lei Tengfeng and asked, "Where do we have so many soldiers?" Lei Zhenting had taken most of the elite soldiers of Xiling with him when he went to fight the Mohist army. Moreover, there were many soldiers stationed at the Yun Lan River. It was no wonder that the Xiling Emperor was worried when he brought so many troops out of Xiling.
He Tengfeng looked down and said, "Imperial Uncle, Imperial Uncle, what do you think we should do?"
The Emperor Of Xiling was speechless. He had been suppressed by Lei Zhenting all his life and had never been involved in military, political, and civil affairs. Even a genius would be exhausted one day if he continued like this, not to mention that he was not a genius. To be able to fight against Lei Tengfeng in the open and in the dark for so many years, it was all because of his honorable identity as the Emperor and his innate proficiency in scheming and scheming. However, it was obviously not feasible to use it in a war. The Emperor Of Xiling had been thinking about how to take back the power that belonged to him all his life, but he had never thought about how to be a good Emperor after taking back the power.
Lei Tengfeng hid the disdain in his eyes and said coldly, "Murong Shen and Marquis Nan are experienced generals. Father is not here now … If we don't send an army to stop them. I'm afraid that the Mohist army will come again … right in front of us. "
The Emperor Of Xiling frowned and sighed. He habitually reached out to take the wine glass on the table and waved at Lei Tengfeng impatiently, saying, "Fine, you go. We'll do as you say. " Lei Tengfeng had just breathed a sigh of relief when suddenly a person who looked like a eunuch hurried in from outside and whispered a few words in the Emperor Of Xiling's ear. The Emperor Of Xiling's expression changed and looked at Lei Tengfeng with probing eyes.
He waved his hand to let the eunuch leave. The Emperor Of Xiling frowned and thought for a while. He asked, "Tengfeng, you haven't told me yet. How is the battle between our army and the Prince Ding Mansion going?"
Lei Tengfeng said indifferently, "Your Majesty is right. I'm going to report to you."
The Emperor Of Xiling nodded his head in satisfaction, saying, "That's good. I'm also a bit worried. Don't … deceive me. "Deceiving the Emperor … is a capital offense.
Lei Tengfeng frowned coldly and said in a deep voice, "Tengfeng doesn't dare. Reporting to Your Majesty, I'm afraid that … our army won't be able to defeat the Mohist army … we'll definitely lose!"
"What?!" The Emperor Of Xiling was shocked. Although he was useless, he had no enmity with his country. Originally, when he heard the servant report about Lei Zhenting's defeat, he was gloating. However, when he heard Lei Tengfeng say that they'll definitely lose, he couldn't help but be shocked. He really didn't want to experience the feeling of the Mohist army invading the Imperial City again. Furthermore … they moved from the north to An City last time. If Mo Xiuyao invades the city again, where can they go?
For the first time in his life, the Emperor Of Xiling realized that it might not be a good thing for the Western Tomb to be without Lei Zhenting.
"Tengfeng … your father …"
Lei Tengfeng didn't hide it and said in a deep voice, "That's right. If I'm not wrong, my father has … died for the country." Hearing this, the Emperor Of Xiling couldn't help but be stunned. He had lived in fear for his entire life under Lei Zhenting's pressure. Although there wasn't a moment when he didn't think about how to kill Lei Zhenting. However, when he heard the news of Lei Zhenting's death, his first reaction wasn't happiness, but helplessness.
"Now … what should we do?" the Emperor Of Xiling asked.
Lei Tengfeng looked down and said indifferently, "These three generals are the talents that my father left for the Western Tomb. Tengfeng plans to send two of them to lead the army to attack Murong Shen and Marquis Nan. If Mo Xiuyao personally leads the army to attack the Western Tomb, Tengfeng is willing to live and die with the Western Tomb. "
There was no other way now. The Emperor Of Xiling didn't beat around the bush and nodded, "Alright, I'll now confer you as the new Jhennam Of Gojoseon. You'll guard the Great Tomb in place of my brother. In addition, General Feng, General Zhang, and General Shangguan, I'll confer them as the Protector General of the State, the General of the State, and the General of the State. " With one sentence from the Emperor Of Xiling, the three generals who were originally deputy generals immediately became first-rank generals of the Western Tomb.
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Lei Tengfeng bowed his head.
"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace."
After Lei Tengfeng left the hall, the magnificent palace regained its tranquility. A man who looked like a eunuch walked out from the back and carefully looked at the Emperor Of Xiling who was sitting on the dragon throne with his eyes closed. He whispered, "Your Majesty, why are you … not …" They had already made arrangements. As long as Lei Tengfeng came, they could capture him. Without Lei Zhenting, Lei Tengfeng was still young even though he was powerful. However, if he was given a few more years to mature, things would be different.
However, they didn't hear the Emperor Of Xiling's signal. The men of sacrifice lying in ambush could only watch Lei Tengfeng walk out.
The Emperor Of Xiling waved his hand and said, "Lei Zhenting is already dead … if we kill Lei Tengfeng … what will happen to Da Ling?" Over the years, his only remaining children had either died or married off. In this huge palace, other than those concubines who only knew how to flatter him, he was the only one left. It could be said that he was truly alone. Now, even his lifelong enemy was dead, but Da Ling was still here … he had to leave something for Da Ling.
"Forget it, go. Pass down my order. Lei Tengfeng is conferred the title of Jhennam Of Gojoseon. The previous Jhennam Of Gojoseon, Lei Zhenting, has died for the country and will be conferred the title of 'Martyr of Loyalty'. In addition, I … am not feeling well. Jhennam Of Gojoseon will be the regent for the time being. "
The chamberlain was stunned. Obviously, he didn't understand why the Emperor changed his mind in such a short time. However, he had to obey the Emperor Of Xiling's order. "This servant obeys. This servant will take his leave." It seemed that the Zhennan Palace would have the final say in the future of Xiling.
Lei Tengfeng left the palace. Although he had obtained the full command of the Xiling Army as he wished, his face was still gloomy. Just now … he really wanted to kill the Emperor Of Xiling. He also knew that the Emperor Of Xiling had placed men of sacrifice in the palace. However, he didn't expect that the incompetent Emperor Of Xiling would suddenly make such a decision at that time. After a moment of hesitation, he had already lost his killing intent. Lei Tengfeng couldn't help but smile bitterly. Compared to his father, he was still far behind.
"Lei Tengfeng …"
"Who is it?" Suddenly, a low voice faintly traveled into his ears. Lei Tengfeng's expression changed and he immediately looked in the direction of the voice. Just a few steps away, a middle-aged man in blue clothes walked over and looked at him with an indifferent expression.
"Ling Tiehan!" Lei Tengfeng gritted his teeth and said. The voice he had just heard clearly came from far away, but Ling Tiehan had silently appeared in front of him. It had only been a short time since they last met, but Ling Tiehan's martial arts cultivation had reached a new level.
Ling Tiehan nodded and raised his hand to throw something at Lei Tengfeng. Lei Tengfeng reflexively wanted to dodge, but he suddenly thought of something and reached out to grab the item that Ling Tiehan had thrown at him. It was a very ordinary jar made of white porcelain. Although it was wrapped in a layer of cloth, Lei Tengfeng could feel what was inside as soon as he touched it. At the same time, he guessed why Ling Tiehan had thrown this to him.
"This … this is …" Lei Tengfeng tightly grasped the item in his hand as he stared at Ling Tiehan.
Ling Tiehan indifferently said, "These are Lei Zhenting's ashes."
"You burned my father!" Lei Tengfeng felt a wave of anger rush to his head as he glared hatefully at the man in front of him. Ling Tiehan nonchalantly glanced at him and sneered, "You should be glad that Mo Xiuyao allowed me to burn Lei Zhenting and bring him back."
Lei Tengfeng was silent. Of course, he knew how many people treated enemy generals who had been killed, especially when the person's status was very high. But at least … he had preserved the last bit of dignity as Zhennan King of Gojoseon.
"Zhennan Palace will remember this." Lei Tengfeng said seriously.
Ling Tiehan's lips curled into a mocking smile. He didn't look at Lei Tengfeng again as he turned and left in a huff.
On the street outside Zhennan Wang's residence, Lei Tengfeng held the bone ashes in his hands and was lost in thought. "Father … this child will definitely live up to your expectations …"
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