Shen Lang was stunned. Stupa Mountain's Wu Jue actually had such a reaction? Wasn't this a little too respectful?
Shen Lang hurriedly walked over and helped Wu Jue up. He said, "Sworn Brother, how can I accept such a great gift from you? It's too much, too much."
But he didn't pull him up. Wu Jue was still kneeling on the ground.
"I was arrogant and ignorant in the past. Your Majesty, please forgive me. I will never call you brother again." Wu Jue said respectfully.
Shen Lang said, "A brother for a day, a brother for a lifetime. We became sworn brothers back then. Brother Wu Jue, have you forgotten?"
Back then, Shen Lang had modified the Zero Bloodline and built the powerful Nirvana Army. This had directly infringed on Stupa Mountain's interests, so Wu Jue had directly come and warned Shen Lang. But this person was sinister and had always been smiling at people. Then, the two of them became sworn brothers for no reason.
After hearing Shen Lang's words, Wu Jue knelt on the ground and said, "Your Majesty, please, please don't ever mention the words sworn brothers again. Otherwise, I won't have the face to live in this world anymore."
Next, Wu Jue seemed to have taken root in the ground and couldn't be pulled up at all.
This attitude was interesting. Shen Lang narrowed his eyes and waved his hand.
Prince Jin and the others bowed and said, "Your subject will take his leave."
Then, only Chou Yao 'er was left in the hall.
Shen Lang looked at Wu Jue. Out of all the people he knew, there was no one more sinister than this person.
Last time, Ying Wuque had led the army to attack Raging Tide City. Ying Wuming had died and Elder Wu was still in Shen Lang's laboratory, about to be made into a puppet. But this Wu Jue was still alive.
From a few years ago until now, Wu Jue had always smiled at Shen Lang. But how many times had he tricked Shen Lang? He couldn't even count.
He was a poisonous snake.
Shen Lang had once thought that Ying Wuming was a poisonous snake, but then he realized that Ying Wuming had transformed from a poisonous snake to a flood dragon.
Wu Jue, on the other hand, was a venomous snake from the beginning to the end.
His attitude was truly astonishing. One had to be very, very careful in order to understand it.
Shen Lang: "Wu Jue, what's the matter?"
Wu Jue kowtowed and said, "His Majesty Shen Lang was once engaged to Princess Ren Yingying by marriage with Stupa Mountain."
Shen Lang: "What do you think?"
Wu Jue said, "Princess Ren Yingying is the sole successor of my Stupa Mountain. From this aspect, His Majesty Shen Lang is my master."
Shen Lang: "And then?"
Wu Jue said, "My Stupa Mountain has previously merged with the New Qian Kingdom, and His Majesty Shen Lang is the one and only monarch of the Great Qian Empire. Therefore, my Stupa Mountain should submit to him, so I am also a subject of His Majesty."
Shen Lang: "Okay, let's get down to business."
Wu Jue said, "Sect Leader misses Princess Ren Yingying very much, so he made a trip to Raging Tide City and brought Ren Yingying back to Stupa Mountain to stay for a few days. However, he felt that it was rude, so I came to ask for forgiveness."
Shen Lang: "It's only right for a woman to return to her maiden home, let alone a fiancée. Father-in-law, you are too polite. "
Then, Shen Lang: "Is there anything else?"
Wu Jue said, "More than ten months ago, His Majesty and Stupa Mountain had a marriage alliance. Previously, Stupa Mountain had already officially announced that it would merge with the New Qian Kingdom. From now on, Stupa Mountain is no longer an independent force. Now that His Majesty has become the sole master of the Great Qian Empire, may I ask if the merger still counts? "
What did he mean?
Sect Leader Ren saw that Ying Guang was dead and the Ying Clan was wiped out, so he wanted to completely cooperate with the Great Qian Empire to resist the Great Yan Empire?
Did the transcendent forces really transcend?
Perhaps only a few of them did, but most of the transcendent forces did not want to transcend at all. They wanted territory, power, money, and beauties.
However, the rules set by the Great Yan Emperor were very clear. There was a clear distinction between the transcendent forces and the secular monarchs. They had to abide by their duties and not cross the line.
Decades ago, everyone was still abiding by this rule. However, after Shen Lang's identity was exposed, this rule became completely useless.
If a transcendent force wanted to become strong, they had to rely on the secular monarchs to obtain an endless supply of people and resources.
If the secular monarchs wanted to become strong, they had to obtain the support of a transcendent force. In the past, the New Qian Kingdom was known to be strong because of the Special Forces and the Hell Legion. However, these were all nurtured by Stupa Mountain. The entire New Qian Kingdom was like a body possessed by Stupa Mountain.
Now that Stupa Mountain wanted to cooperate with the Great Qian Empire, they still wanted an endless supply of resources and people?
Shen Lang said, "Wu Jue, I'd like to know what you mean by 'two as one'."
Wu Jue: "From now on, Stupa Mountain will no longer be an independent transcendent force. Instead, it will be a part of the Great Qian Empire."
Shen Lang said, "Then, will Stupa Mountain submit or cooperate?"
Wu Jue: "Submit."
Oh? Stupa Mountain submit? Does Sect Leader Ren look like someone who would submit? He doesn't!
Wu Jue said, "His Majesty has also said before that your cooperation with Stupa Mountain is definitely greater than two. Now, we are not talking about cooperation, but about merger. "
"Interesting." Shen Lang: "Continue."
Wu Jue: "My Stupa Mountain has an ancient ruin in the southern sea. There are also hundreds and thousands of secret laboratories, secret weapon warehouses, and secret libraries that have yet to be opened. There are also countless ancient weapons and equipment, and even a large amount of Regret of the Dragon."
This was indeed enough to make one drool with desire.
Shen Lang's Raging Tide City had already become powerful. Especially after the integration of technology and ancient civilization, it had produced astonishing results.
However, from start to finish, Shen Lang had never opened up a true ancient ruin. His Raging Tide City had countless problems that had yet to be solved.
Previously, when he was in the Southern Sea's ancient ruins and opened the secret storehouses, he had seen a large quantity of Dragon's Regret. This was what Shen Lang needed the most.
With a large amount of Regret of the Dragon, Shen Lang could maintain a strategic deterrent against the Great Yan Empire.
Wu Jue: "Even now, we still have more than three thousand special warriors and a hundred thousand hellish soldiers. This is still a powerful force. We also have ten Draconic Force launchers and countless ancient equipment. Stupa Mountain also has a huge stockpile of the Nightmare Crystal that we need the most. "
Damn, this made Shen Lang's dream even more. In order to fight this war, Raging Tide City had almost used up all of its Nightmare Stones.
Wu Jue: "Your Majesty, Ying Guang is dead, and the entire Ying Clan has been wiped out. At least in the secular world, there is no buffer between you and the Great Yan Empire. You will have to face the Great Yan Empire's wrath. In the eyes of the Great Yan Empire, our Stupa Mountain is also a thorn in their side. We have a common enemy, don't we? "
Shen Lang: "Of course! Your exploration of the southern sea's ancient ruins is horrifyingly slow. On average, it takes a few years to open up a secret laboratory. If you submit to me, I can open them all in an instant. Also, after you open up the ancient library, there are countless ancient books. It will take thousands of scholars a long time to decipher them, but I can decipher all of them in a short time. Therefore, I really can't imagine what Sect Leader Ren was thinking. Shouldn't you have cooperated with me a long time ago? "
Wu Jue smiled: "It's like this. Because we missed the opportunity, our cooperation has turned into submission."
Shen Lang: "How do we submit? Tell me about it."
Wu Jue: "Your Majesty, this matter is too serious. Moreover, you killed Ying Guang too suddenly, so we were not mentally prepared. Therefore, I really can't list out the details. However, I have an idea. Orthodoxy! "
Shen Lang was stunned. Orthodoxy?
There were many versions of this. In some worlds, the orthodoxy was more powerful than the royal power.
However, in ancient China, there was usually no such situation. For example, during the Ming Dynasty, Dragon Tiger Mountain was conferred a title by the Zhu royal family, which was equivalent to the status of a state preceptor.
Another example was when the Great Tribulation Temple was powerful in the eastern world. Many of its elders were state preceptors in the eastern countries. Many kings were disciples of the Great Tribulation Temple's elders, so the Great Tribulation Temple's divine master was the ancestor of all the kings.
There was even a period of time when the Great Yan Empire's royal family and the Great Tribulation Temple had a close relationship.
Wu Jue: "In short, our Stupa Mountain completely submits to the Great Qian Empire. However, the specific matters, such as what position and title the master of Stupa Mountain should hold in the Great Qian Empire, as well as the name and status of Stupa Mountain in the Great Qian Empire, need to be discussed in detail. "
Shen Lang: "This time, when Ren Tianxiao's army retreated, he brought along the Dragon Power launcher and the ancient interceptor core."
Wu Jue: "Your Majesty, please forgive me. These things belong to Stupa Mountain. We lent them to Ying Guang, so we are taking them back. However, don't worry, once Stupa Mountain and the Great Qian Empire merge, you will be the supreme leader. These strategic resources need to be redistributed. For example, the ancient interceptor core needs to be moved to Raging Tide City. That is the most important thing for the Great Qian Empire. "
Great Qian Empire?
"So?" Shen Lang said with a smile.
Wu Jue: "So, I hope that Your Majesty can visit our Stupa Mountain headquarters when you are free. After all, once Stupa Mountain and the Great Qian Empire merge, Stupa Mountain will belong to you. Not only that, the entire South Continent Archipelago, Black Castle, and the Stupa Mountain fleet in the southern sea region will also belong to the Great Qian Empire. "
It sounded so tempting, but the key was the first sentence.
Wu Jue invited Shen Lang to Stupa Mountain.
Shen Lang smiled: "Why can't it be about Sect Leader Ren coming to Gan Capital and me submitting to him?"
Wu Jue: "Of course you can, but submitting to him is a huge matter. The hundreds of thousands of people in Stupa Mountain will inevitably feel uneasy. So, if Your Majesty visits, it will help reassure them. Of course, if Your Majesty is too busy, Stupa Mountain can wait. "
Shen Lang squinted his eyes and went into deep thought.
Suddenly, Shen Lang: "Wu Jue, apart from this, do you have anything else to say?"
Wu Jue was silent, as if he was preparing the most difficult words.
After a long while, Wu Jue said: "Your Majesty, we have known each other for seven to eight years, right?"
Shen Lang: "Yes, almost eight years."
Wu Jue: "During these eight years, how many miracles have you created? I am an absolute witness, and even an experiencer. All these years, all those who witnessed Shen Lang's miracles are either dead or loyal to you. "
Shen Lang did not say anything.
Wu Jue said, "But your subject is not dead yet. These past few years, I have experienced an unprecedented shock, so I have some thoughts, and some very profound thoughts."
"What are you thinking about? Tell me about it, "Shen Lang said.
"The Lord of Destiny," Wu Jue said. "Destiny is something that cannot be defied. Those who obey will prosper, and those who resist will perish. Of course, Your Majesty will still have to face the Great Yan Empire and even greater challenges. However, I firmly believe that Your Majesty will emerge victorious in the end. That's because you are … the chosen one. "
Wu Jue continued, "So, I don't care what others think, but I, Wu, definitely don't want to be enemies with Your Majesty. I only want to submit to Your Majesty. Not only will I be able to preserve my life, but I will also be able to make contributions."
After saying that, Wu Jue continued to kneel on the ground, motionless.
Shen Lang: "Okay, I got it."
Wu Jue kowtowed and said, "Your subject will take his leave. I will stay in Qian Capital for the next few days and await Your Majesty's summons. When Your Majesty is ready to inspect Stupa Mountain and discuss the matter of Stupa Mountain submitting to the Great Qian Empire, I will immediately fly back to Stupa Mountain and prepare to welcome Your Majesty with the highest respect."
Shen Lang nodded.
Wu Jue kowtowed and kept retreating until he reached the door. Then, he walked out.
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After Wu Jue left, Prince Jin walked in.
"Brother Jin, is this person interesting?" Shen Lang asked.
Prince Jin said, "Very."
It was very interesting. Wu Jue's last words were really meaningful. One had to twist a few times to fully understand the true meaning behind his words.
Moreover, it was impossible to point it out. Once it was pointed out, it would be a heart attack.
He wanted to tell Shen Lang that when necessary, he, Wu Jue, could become Shen Lang's loyal dog. He could replace a certain person and manage Stupa Mountain for Shen Lang.
Of course, he didn't dare to say it too clearly. However, both Shen Lang and Prince Jin understood what he was trying to say.
"This person is really ambitious, but also very bold." Prince Jin said, "Once Sect Leader Ren hears this, he will definitely die."
Shen Lang: "After Ren Tianxiao retreated, did he take away all the ancient equipment?"
Prince Jin said, "He didn't take everything, but he took away the core components of the ancient intercepting device and the Dragon Power launching device. He also took away the ancient dragon box and brought it back to Stupa Mountain. "
Shen Lang smiled and said, "Sect Leader Ren took away Ren Yingying, the ancient intercepting device, and the Dragon Power. This is forcing me to go to Stupa Mountain. It's really tempting. Stupa Mountain will be completely loyal to me. "
It was very tempting. Although Stupa Mountain had suffered great losses, its remaining strength was still very shocking. If Shen Lang could really obtain Stupa Mountain's loyalty, he would advance by leaps and bounds. It would be equivalent to suddenly having three thousand special warriors and a hundred thousand soldiers from hell.
Most importantly, the ancient intercepting device, the Dragon's Regret, and the Dragon Power were all absolute strategic resources. Once he obtained these things, he could directly use them as a strategic deterrent against the Great Yan Empire and achieve a new strategic balance.
At this moment, Xue Yin's voice came from outside.
"Your Majesty, the Great Yan Empire's Prince Lian is here to visit."
This person came very quickly. Shen Lang had not been in Qian Capital for long and had not even warmed up to his throne when he came.
… …
This young Prince Lian appeared in the great hall. He cupped his fists at Shen Lang and said, "Congratulations, Your Majesty Shen Lang. You have finally avenged your great enemy. Your father should be able to rest in peace now."
Shen Lang smiled and said, "Prince Lian, your Great Yan Empire has gone too far. More than half a month ago, you actually fired two fake Dragon's Regret at my army. I was almost scared out of my wits and suffered a huge blow to my army's morale. You have to compensate for the psychological damage."
The new Prince Lian said, "Is there such a thing? That has absolutely nothing to do with the Great Yan Empire. Those two fake Dragon's Regret were not fired by us, definitely not. "
Damn, your ability to lie through your teeth is much better than your father's. More than half a month ago, you warned us twice that you were going to fire the Dragon's Regret. Now, you are saying that it has nothing to do with you. Your skin is definitely suitable for this job.
Shen Lang said, "Prince Lian, what brings you here this time? Are you here to congratulate me on my return to the Great Qian Palace? "
Prince Lian's expression turned serious. He shook his head and said, "No, no, no. I am here on an important diplomatic mission."
Shen Lang said, "Please speak."
The new Prince Lian said, "Your Majesty Shen Lang, please unconditionally withdraw from the Great Qian Palace, Beijing, and the Ying Kingdom's lands. Please unconditionally release Ying Wuchang and let him inherit the Ying Kingdom's throne and become its new king."
When he said that, Shen Lang was so angry that he laughed and said, "Why, why is that?"
The new Prince Lian said, "Your Majesty Shen Lang, the vote was very clear at that time. "Let the people of China decide their own fate and the ownership of the entire country. At that time, I remember that 61% of the people chose Ying Guang. In other words, the 1.5 million square kilometers belonged to the Ying Kingdom and was recognized by the world. "Your Majesty Shen Lang, we understand that you killed Ying Guang and got your revenge. However, that doesn't mean that the 1.5 million square kilometers belongs to you. "After that vote, this land and this palace have nothing to do with the Jiang Family anymore."
Shen Lang laughed and said, "Hahaha, Prince Lian. If I remember correctly, I, Shen Lang, won that vote. It was Ying Guang who distorted the truth and changed the results. Your father, Prince Lian, even committed suicide because of this. How can you be so forgetful? "
The new Prince Lian's face twitched as he said, "There's no such thing. It's all rumors. At that time, my father announced to the world in front of hundreds of thousands of people that Ying Guang won the vote. "After that, Ying Guang demoted the Ying Kingdom to the Ying Kingdom and repeatedly apologized to the Yan Capital. He also said that he would forever be loyal to the Great Yan Empire. Although the Ying Kingdom changed its name, it will always be a part of the Great Yan Dynasty."
Shen Lang narrowed his eyes. The Great Yan Empire really changed its attitude quickly. It hasn't even been 48 hours.
The new Prince Lian said, "Shen Lang, your position as the ruler of the Great Qian Empire is recognized by the Great Yan Empire. Ying Guang's Ying Kingdom is also recognized by us. You have no right to usurp the Ying Family's 1.5 million square kilometers of territory."
"There's an imperial edict!" The new Prince Lian shouted. Then, he unfolded an imperial edict and said, "The Great Qian Empire, Shen Lang, receives the edict."
Shen Lang sat motionlessly on the throne.
The new Prince Lian continued to shout, "In accordance with the will of the heavens, the Emperor decrees that Shen Lang is conferred the title of Prince Qian of the Great Yan Empire."
"Hahaha, this is interesting.
The Great Qian Empire has always been at odds with the Great Yan Empire. We're even fighting for the throne. In the end, the Great Yan Emperor conferred the title of Shen Lang.
What does this mean? Could it be that you've submitted to me after I worked with the Great Yan Empire to swindle Ying Guang? You really know how to climb up a pole. More interestingly, the imperial edict conferred the title of Prince Qian to Shen Lang and not Jiang Lang.
Although the world still addressed Shen Lang as Shen Lang, he was still referred to as Jiang Lang in any official document. The Great Yan Emperor's imperial edict downplayed the Jiang Clan. He was trying to turn Jiang into Shen.
Regardless of whether it was in the ancient world or this world, the Jiang Clan and Ji Clan were the most respected surnames in the world. The Ji Clan wanted to reign supreme and did not want to share this honor with others. Therefore, it was only natural that they wanted the Jiang Clan to disappear forever.
The new Prince Lian continued to shout, "The Emperor has decreed that Prince Qian, Shen Lang, will seek revenge for his father by fighting against the Ying Kingdom. However, now that your wish has been fulfilled, please leave the Ying Kingdom's territory and return to Raging Tide City. The Ying Kingdom is one of the vassal states of the Great Yan Empire, and they are brothers with the Great Qian Empire. If Prince Qian refuses to leave, it will be considered an illegal invasion. I will investigate this matter, and the other vassal states will not agree to it. I order you to leave the capital within a month. Otherwise, it will be considered a declaration of war against the Great Yan Empire. "
After reading the imperial edict and the oral edict, Prince Lian said, "Your Majesty Shen Lang, please accept the edict."
Shen Lang asked, "What do you mean? If I don't leave the capital within a month, the Great Yan Empire will declare war on me and destroy me. Am I right? "
"Yes, that is what I mean."
Prince Lian continued, "The Emperor has decreed that Prince Qian, I order you to release Ying Wuchang immediately."
Another oral edict? The Emperor really likes to speak in plain language. He doesn't like to be vague at all. This is very similar to Shen Lang.
Prince Lian said, "Your Majesty Shen Lang, please release Ying Wuchang immediately. After all, he is the successor of the Ying Clan."
Shen Lang waved his hand and said, "Men, bring Ying Wuchang here."
A few moments later, Ying Wuchang was brought into the room. He was thin and weak, and his face was pale. However, he didn't seem to have suffered much. He was in a daze, and his eyes were bloodshot.
Clearly, the fall of the Great Yan Empire and Ying Guang's death had dealt a fatal blow to him.
Shen Lang said, "The former prime minister of the Great Ying Kingdom, Zhao Lin, is here. Bring him here as well."
A few moments later, Zhao Lin was brought into the room as well. The blood on the prime minister's face had been washed clean, but his forehead was riddled with scars.
"This sinner greets Your Majesty! Long live Your Majesty!" Upon seeing Shen Lang, Zhao Lin immediately fell to her knees.
Shen Lang said, "Ying Wuchang, the Great Yan Emperor has decreed for you."
Prince Lian said, "His Majesty's decree. Ying Wuchang kneels to receive it."
"By the will of the heavens, the Emperor declares that Ying Wuchang is conferred the title of Great Yan Empire's Prince Ying."
"By the will of the heavens, the Emperor has decreed that Ying Wuchang shall be conferred the title of King of the Da Ying Kingdom."
Moreover, there were two separate decrees. Moreover, the decree conferring the title of Prince Ying came first, and the decree conferring the title of King of the Great Qian Empire came second. These decrees stated that the title of a Prince in the Great Yan Empire was higher than that of a vassal king.
"His Majesty has an edict, Zhao Lin kneels to accept."
"By the will of the heavens, the Emperor decrees that Zhao Lin is conferred the title of Great Yan Empire's Chengning Hall's Grand Secretary, and Zhao Lin is conferred the title of Great Ying Kingdom's Prime Minister."
This decree took Shen Lang by surprise. Not only did Great Yan's Emperor confer a title to Ying Wuchang, but he also conferred a title to Zhao Lin.
From the looks of it, Zhao Lin was first the subject of the Great Yan Empire, and then the subject of the Great Ying Kingdom.
Then, the new Prince Lian said, "Prince Ying, Scholar Zhao, why haven't you accepted the imperial decree and expressed your gratitude?"
Shen Lang laughed from the side, "Ying Wuchang, Zhao Lin, did you hear that? Great Yan's Emperor has issued a decree. Are you going to accept it? "
The entire hall was deathly silent. There were not many people in the great hall.
Only Qiu Yao 'er, Prince Jin, Prince Lian, Shen Lang, and a few others were present. These people did not even look at Ying Wuchang and Zhao Lin. It was as though they were free to choose.
After a while, Ying Wuchang stepped forward and took the two decrees from Prince Lian's hands. He unfolded them and glanced at them.
Then, tears streamed down his face, and his body trembled uncontrollably.
His Ying Clan was on the verge of extinction. What should he do? What should he do?
"Hahahahaha …" Ying Wuchang laughed loudly and said, "From the moment my Ying Clan knelt before the Great Yan Empire, today's fate was sealed."
Then, he picked up the two imperial decrees, brought them to the table, and burned them to ashes.
Then, Ying Wuchang walked up to the new Prince Lian of the Great Yan Empire and spat on the prince's face.
Then, Ying Wuchang knelt and kowtowed, "I know my Ying Clan is on the verge of extinction, but … I still want to struggle a little."
Now, it all depended on Zhao Lin's performance. He felt that he was definitely going to die, because he had offended Shen Lang in the main hall ten months ago. The other person who had offended him, Lan Shi, had already been sliced into pieces. If he wanted to live, he would probably have to do something even more extreme to express his determination.
Zhao Lin stepped forward and took the imperial decree from the Great Yan Emperor. When he opened it, he was excited. He was conferred the title of Grand Scholar of the Great Yan Empire and the Prime Minister of the Great Ying Kingdom.
Then, the former Prime Minister did something completely unimaginable. It completely overturned everyone's understanding of him.
Since Ying Wuchang had burned Great Yan's emperor's imperial edict to show his determination, Zhao Lin had to be more thorough.
Therefore, he untied his belt and defecated on the imperial decree.
'Damn!' Everyone was dumbfounded as they stared at the scene in disbelief. Only Chou Yao 'er continued to look outwards, as if this had nothing to do with her and her expression did not change.
'Are … are you still a civil official? You used to be the third ranker of the Great Qian Empire! You're a renowned scholar! You've been the Prime Minister for more than a decade!
How could you do such a disgraceful thing?
You're really amazing. You're really going all out just to survive. '
After defecating, Zhao Lin walked up to Prince Lian of the Great Yan Empire and spat on his face.
"Go back and tell the dog emperor of the Great Yan Empire that I, Zhao Lin, would rather be His Majesty Shen Lang's dog. No, I'd rather be chopped into pieces by His Majesty Shen Lang and fed to the dogs than become a so-called Grand Scholar of the Great Yan Empire."
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