At a banquet in the palace.
The place was brightly lit. Long Yin and Feng Ling drank and chatted merrily at the same table. Dozens of beautiful girls danced and danced while the officials sat in two long rows to their left and right, enjoying the music and dance.
Sitting on an equal footing with Long Yin was a privilege reserved for the emperors of the other three countries. Long Yin had given Feng Ling plenty of face by doing so. The two chatted merrily about everything in the world, but neither of them mentioned the calamity of the Sky Dragon back then. They didn't even try to sound each other out.
"Crown Prince Feng, what do you think of the beauties in Tenryū Province?"
Feng Ling said with a smile, "It's a feast for the eyes and the mind. Not only is Tenryū Province beautiful, but it also has beautiful women. " He paused for a moment when he said the last sentence, and the figure that had been lingering in his mind all day came to mind. He then went on, "When I left the country, I heard that the young genius of the Yeh family once drew an earth-shattering painting and a flute that drew tears from thousands of people. It's a pity that I can't meet him this time. What a pity. "
"Oh? Is Crown Prince Feng interested in the literary stuff as well? Wuchen's talent is indeed hard to come by in a hundred years. If Crown Prince Feng really wants to meet him, you can come to Tenryū Province another day. Did you learn anything from your day's trip? "The emperor raised his cup and offered it to Feng Ling.
Feng Ling raised his cup with both hands and clinked glasses with the emperor's. He took a sip first, then said with a smile, "I, Feng Ling, have come to visit your country in person, and only then have I learned how beautiful and peaceful your country is." Putting down his cup, the smile on his face faded, and he sighed. "I, Feng Ling, really don't want to see such beautiful mountains and rivers trampled on."
"Oh?" Long Yin's eyes sharpened and he said with a smile, "What do you mean by that, Crown Prince Feng? Tenryū Province has always been peaceful and peaceful. There are few internal conflicts, and we've never provoked any external troubles. Why would anyone want to trample on our land? "
Feng Ling shook his head. His expression was calm and there was an obvious helplessness in it. He did not respond to Long Yin's words. Instead, he said with disappointment and frustration, "The places that Feng Ling wanted to go to today — the Yeh family, the Hua family, the Zhuge family … the military training ground, the military camp, the Royal School, the armory, the firearms storehouse … I went to all of them. The Emperor's generosity made Feng Ling admire him very much. Today, Feng Ling had personally witnessed the strength of your country's troops and horses. The morale of your troops was high, and every one of them was extraordinary. They were all fierce warriors who could fight one against ten. He was filled with admiration. Moreover, the unique firearm of your country's Hua family is even more extraordinary. It terrifies people and is enough to intimidate everyone. However, Feng Ling still has something that Your Majesty might not want to hear. "
It had only been a quarter of an hour since the banquet was held for the Crown Prince of the Great Wind Country. As shrewd as Long Yin was, he could tell from the beginning that Feng Ling's eyes were drifting. He was absent-minded and hesitant from time to time. It was obvious that he was not faking it. Long Yin knew that the man must have something to say that he was too embarrassed to say. The fact that Feng Ling, who had always been outstanding, was in such a state meant that what he was about to say had something to do with the "safety" of Tenryū Province.
With a wave of Long Yin's hand, the musical instruments stopped at the same time. The dancers stopped dancing as well and stood together respectfully in an orderly manner. His nose was focused on his mouth, and his mouth was focused on his heart. He was clearly well-trained. The boisterous banquet quieted down at once. The officials who had been chatting and laughing with each other fell silent as well. They all looked at Long Yin.
Only then did Long Yin say with a smile, "Crown Prince Feng, I'm sure what you're about to say will be extraordinary. I don't want to hear it less clearly because of these noises. Now, Crown Prince Feng, you can speak your mind. Feel free to speak your mind. "
Numerous gazes landed on Feng Ling. Everyone frowned and pricked up their ears, afraid that they would miss a single word. In the face of Long Yin's obvious pressure, Feng Ling was still calm. He swept his gaze across and said calmly, "What Feng Ling wants to say is that although your country has a strong army and strong horses, it is not enough. Its momentum is extraordinary, but compared to my Great Gale Technique, it's still quite lacking. "
The scene was quiet, and the atmosphere began to become a little stifling. The Crown Prince of Great Wind, who had always been courteous, finally said something that was directed at Tenryū Province, and it was a clear hint. What would happen next would definitely be a verbal confrontation.
"That's not necessarily true." Ye Wei was the first to speak. In terms of understanding of the Great Gale Continent, no one in Tenryū Province was more qualified than him. He said with a straight face, "Your army may be brave, but my Sky Dragon Continent is even more fearless in the face of foreign enemies. If anyone dares to destroy my homeland, my Sky Dragon Continent will stop them with corpses and blood, and kill their ambitions. Back in the battle at the frontier fortress, when my Tenryū Province defeated your Great Wind Nation's 70,000 army with thirty thousand soldiers, I'm afraid you were still a child waiting to be fed. You'd better not boast like that, or you'll become a laughingstock. "
Having been a "tour guide" for the Crown Prince of Great Wind Nation for a day, Ye Wei, who loathed the people of Great Wind Nation, was already furious. His words were extremely blunt, and he didn't even spare the Crown Prince of Great Wind Nation any face at all. The civil and military officials at the table, on the other hand, felt very comfortable, including Long Yin. He put on a stern face and said reproachfully, "Don't be rude, General Ye." He then raised his glass and said, "Come, Crown Prince Feng, tonight's banquet is to welcome you after your long journey. Let's not talk about these things that spoil the mood. How about another drink with me?"
Feng Ling didn't appreciate it. He looked at Ye Wei and said, "Although Feng Ling's experience is shallow, I have a pretty good understanding of the battles back then. I've never doubted the bravery of the Yeh family army, and my father, the Emperor, has always talked about it. My father's fear of the Yeh family army, as well as his regret and unwillingness to accept the defeat back then. But, forgive me for being blunt … "
He suddenly sat up from his seat and looked at the Emperor and the civil and military officials in a condescending manner. He exuded an air of arrogance and confidence as he said, "My father, the Emperor, has never forgotten to unify the world. The soldiers of Great Wind Nation have never forgotten to conquer the world, and they have never forgotten the humiliation of losing 20 years ago. Our nation may be called Great Wind, but it's also what we fear the most. Once the wind blows in the west of Great Wind Nation, the sky will be filled with sand and dust. "The further west we go, the poorer the land and the more miserable the people are. The further west we go, the more diseases we suffer, and the shorter our lifespans. "They yearn to settle down in Tenryū Province, where they can live and work in peace and contentment, without disasters or famine … Because of this, they volunteered to join the army. The twenty years of failure drove them to work hard for the past twenty years, regardless of their lives …"
"What are you trying to say?" Long Yin rose to his feet. His face darkened and his voice darkened as well. "Are you trying to tell me that the Great Wind Nation hasn't changed its mind, that it still wants to invade Tianlong Province and torment the people?!"
"That's right." Feng Ling answered straightforwardly. He then took out a red letter and placed it in front of Long Yin. "Initially, I was going to tell His Majesty before I leave two days later. But now, I'll just say it directly. This time, Feng Ling came to your nation to understand Tianlong Province. Secondly, to get a feel of your nation's military might. Thirdly … "His eyes flashed as he said seriously," It's for Imperial Father … to send a letter of challenge to your nation!! "
"What!?"
His last sentence was like a bomb. All the civil and military officials could no longer remain silent. They all stood up. The military officials were all shocked and angry. Some of their faces were filled with fear and uneasiness. Cold sweat even started to drip down their backs. The ascension of Great Wind Nation's Emperor Feng Lie made them realize that Feng Lie's ambition had not diminished and that he would take action against Tenryū Province. However, they did not expect it to be so soon. How could an emperor start a war the moment he ascended to the throne? What was Feng Lie trying to do!?
Long Yin picked up the red letter and glanced at it. Then, he snorted and threw it on the table. He finally understood why Feng Lie asked Feng Zhaoyang to protect him. Otherwise, he, who was trembling in fear, would have thought of detaining Feng Ling as a hostage. He did not expect that Feng Lie would want to start a war at this time. The Great Wind Nation's Emperor had just passed away. It was the time when Tenryū Province was the most relaxed. They were not prepared at all.
"What a Feng Lie. Hmph! For his own ambition, he actually disregarded the fact that he had just ascended to the throne. The military's morale, the political's morale, and the people's morale are unstable. He wants to start a war between the two nations. Isn't he afraid that his throne will be unstable?! "
The atmosphere of the banquet had completely changed. The laughter and dancing had all disappeared. Instead, it was replaced by a thick oppressive and murderous aura. If it was not for Feng Zhaoyang, who knew how many people would have disregarded everything and trampled on Feng Ling.
"Your Imperial Majesty, you are wrong." Feng Ling ignored the fierce and incomparably angry gazes and said calmly, "Five years ago, my grandfather knew that he didn't have much time left. Although he still held the throne, most of the matters in the palace were handed over to my father to handle. This allowed my father's prestige in the court and his ability to control the court to surpass my grandfather. My Imperial Grandfather and Imperial Father also decided … The day my Imperial Father passes away will be the day we march into Tenryū Province! "
"Originally, Great Wind Nation could attack your country by surprise. However, Imperial Father does not want blood to stain this great land again. So … it would be best if Tenryū Province could surrender without a fight. If we don't fight, you and me. If all the people are safe, Sky Dragon will belong to Great Wind. If we fight, Tenryū Province will turn into a river of blood, but it will still belong to Great Wind. Your Imperial Majesty, Great Wind Nation's military strength is beyond your imagination. Please reconsider. "Feng Ling sighed. He came here with another purpose, which was to try and persuade them to surrender. Although he and Feng Lie both thought that it was almost impossible for them to surrender without a fight.
As expected, before Long Yin could open his mouth, the hundreds of officials sitting down all started to scold him.
"Hahahaha, surrender without a fight? Dream on! Why would Tenryū Province be afraid of your ambitious Great Wind Nation? "
"A defeated country dares to say such arrogant words. What a joke!"
"Hmph! Tenryū Province's thousand-year foundation is not something a small Great Wind like you can shake. Even if we have to fight to the last man, we will not do anything that will bring shame to our ancestors. "
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(There is one more chapter at midnight … The outbreak will happen at this time in the future.)
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