In a desert of yellow sand, a gale swept past, sand and gravel flying through the air. Between heaven and earth was a hazy yellow.
This was the border. The yellow sand stretched for thousands of miles, and there were no signs of human habitation.
On this barren land, there was a majestic city that occupied an area of several hundred square kilometers. Huge black stone walls surrounded the entire city tightly, making it look like a giant in armor.
This was the border of the Eastern Tang, the city guarding the border of Heaven's Gate.
The Eastern Tang's General Guarding the Border, Hu Zhengtang, led the army here all year round, defending against foreign enemies in exchange for peace within the country.
Hu Zhengtang's many years of battle had left countless scars on his body, and his personality had been tempered to be as tough as iron.
It was said that when this ruler had been wounded by a poisonous arrow, he had not made a single sound as his bones were scraped to treat the wound. He could be said to be a true iron-blooded warrior.
But today, this iron-blooded warrior's face was full of fear, his life filled with hardship.
All of this was because of a young man sitting in front of him.
He was dressed in white, his face handsome and his smile kind, giving off the feeling of a spring breeze.
But even so, Hu Zhengtang felt more and more diffident.
"General Hu, what do you think of me?" The young man raised his teacup, smiling.
Hu Zhengtang wiped the sweat off his forehead and said with a smile, "Wise and valiant, both wise and courageous. He could be called a wise ruler."
"Then do you think I'm an idiot?"
"This … of course not."
"Then why don't you let me go to the battlefield!"
The young man slammed the table, roaring, "Are you looking down on me?"
"This subject doesn't dare!"
Hu Zhengtang knelt on the ground, complaining incessantly in his heart.
My god, why is this ancestor here?
This person was Xu Que, who had personally led the army.
After several days of trekking, Xu Que's party, escorted by the Imperial Guard, smoothly arrived at Heaven's Gate.
At first, Hu Zhengtang did not think much of it.
After all, it was not like the previous Emperor had never personally led the army into battle. It was not much different from a leader inspecting the countryside. It was nothing more than sitting in Heaven's Gate waiting for the battle report.
Just as Hu Zhengtang was thinking about how he could perform better and display the momentum of the border army in front of the current Emperor, Xu Que came to find him.
"Old Hu, I want to lead the army to kill the enemy."
"Your Majesty, what did you just say? Your humble servant's ears aren't very good."
"I'm going into battle to kill the enemy!"
"Oh … Your Majesty, are you going to fight the enemies?"
"En!"
"What a joke!"
Hu Zhengtang was shocked.
Even though he was at the border, the news did not stop. He knew everything that Xu Que had done in the past two years.
Annihilating the Five Clans and Seven Wangs, building roads, building private treasuries, opening schools, and holding imperial examinations were all good things that benefited the country and the people.
Especially ever since Xu Que had come to power, the military expenditure at the borders had been plentiful. This had caused Hu Zhengtang to change his opinion of Xu Que, believing that this generation's Emperor of the Eastern Tang had finally woken up to reality and wanted to be a wise ruler.
And now you're telling me you're going to fight the enemy?
Don't joke around. The information didn't say that you could fight a war!
For the sake of Xu Que's safety, Hu Zhengtang did not agree to Xu Que's request, resolutely not allowing his safety to be taken into consideration.
In Hu Zhengtang's words, an Emperor should properly do what an Emperor should do and not keep thinking about useless things. If you die on the battlefield, then there's no need to fight this war.
Of course, Xu Que was not happy.
This daddy had personally said that I would cut off King Qin's head. If I didn't do it, then I would be going back on my word.
A man must be trustworthy. If I say I'll cut off his head, then I'll cut it off!
"Dang!"
"Dang!"
"Dang!"
Just as the two of them were bickering, an ear-piercing gong sound rang out.
At the borders, even a three-year-old child knew that the sound of a gong meant that a war was about to begin, and the commoners had to return to their houses to take refuge.
Hu Zhengtang's expression changed as he cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, please rest here. This general will now head to the frontlines to command!"
Finishing his words, he hurriedly left. Xu Que's eyes turned, and he hurriedly wanted to follow, but he was stopped by a few soldiers.
"Your Majesty, the general has ordered us to protect your safety," a soldier said respectfully. "Your Majesty is a wise ruler. You must not personally go into danger."
"Your Majesty, please stay here!"
All the soldiers said in unison.
Helpless, Xu Que could only retreat back into his room.
Xuanyuan Wanrong walked out from the back and said slowly, "Give up. They respect you very much now, so they won't let you take the risk."
After these two years, Xuanyuan Wanrong's impression of Xu Que had improved.
It had to be said that this bastard was indeed as he had said, very capable of governing a country.
The current Eastern Tang was many times stronger than it was two years ago.
But that was only limited to governing a country.
Leading troops to war, relying on one's ability to govern a country was far from enough.
It was only because Xuanyuan Wanrong had a good impression of Xu Que that she had come to persuade him. If this had been two years ago, he could have just died.
Xu Que looked at her exasperatedly, "Even you don't believe me? I really know how to fight a war! "
"Whatever you say." Xuanyuan Wanrong threw down these words lightly and turned to return to her room.
This kind of war between two countries would not stop without a few years of fighting.
With Eastern Tang's current strength, even if Qin launched an all-out attack, Heaven's Gate could still hold out for at least a year. There was basically no danger in Heaven's Gate, so she might as well let him go.
Outside the room, it was already very noisy. The citizens of Heaven's Gate had all returned home and shut themselves in.
Xu Que looked into the distance. The smoke and dust had already reached the sky, enough to show how many troops had gathered outside the city.
"Damn it … they want to lock me up just like this? It's not that easy!"
Such a good opportunity to show off, if he missed it, wouldn't he regret it for the rest of his life?
Xu Que thought for a moment and a smug smile appeared on his lips.
There's a way!
Xu Que came to the door and gave an order to a soldier.
"Cough, that, help me send an order and call Gong Qiwei over."
A moment later, Gong Qiwei hurried over under the lead of the soldier.
"Your Majesty, what do you need me for?" Gong Qiwei was a little puzzled, thinking that he had something important to tell him.
Xu Que gestured for him to close the door and then revealed a malicious smile, "Come, come over."
"Your Majesty, what are you doing, Your Majesty …"
"Don't scream, lower your voice! Quickly take off your clothes! "
"Your Majesty! You, you can't do this … No, Your Majesty, don't take off my clothes, I'm really going to scream … "
"Scream all you want, no one will come to save you even if you scream yourself hoarse! Be obedient and you'll benefit! "
The soldier who sensed the commotion walked over and hesitated before knocking on the door, "Your Majesty, has something happened?"
Suddenly, there was no movement in the room, only the rustling of the door could be heard.
Just when the soldier was about to push the door open, "Gong Qiwei" suddenly walked out with his head down and closed the door.
"Your Majesty is not feeling well, don't disturb him."
The soldier was relieved when he saw the stalwart figure lying on the bed through the crack in the door.
"Gong Qiwei" left the courtyard and came to the street. When he was sure that no one could see him, he raised his head.
A handsome face. It was Xu Que!
"Heh, heh, you want to lock up the Act-Tough Saint? You're still too young! King Qin, wash your … cough, neck and wait for death! "
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(End of this chapter)
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