Prince Zi Chen and Shui Wuhen went back to teach Shui Quan a lesson after the meeting.
As for General Lin Xiao, after the court meeting, he went to the Imperial Army's camp below the Lingxiao Celestial Court as usual!
There was a large area under the High Heaven that was the Daikon State's Imperial Army camp. There were more than 30 million elite soldiers from the Daikon State, including the Phoenix Tribe, Black Tortoise Tribe, Dragon Tribe, Tiger Tribe, and even the Black Tortoise Tribe. They were the most elite forces of the Daikon State.
Lin Xiao had never mobilized them before. No matter how dangerous the situation was, Lin Xiao had never mobilized them. This was because they were the reserves of the Daikon State and would not be used unless it was absolutely necessary.
In the past, Lin Xiao would only come once a month. However, ever since the Daikon State's fate disappeared, Lin Xiao came once every three days. When the news of Zhong Shan's death in the Nüwa Realm spread, Lin Xiao came once a day to reassure the soldiers. Sometimes, he would even come three times a day.
After all, it was very difficult to maintain an army without a supply of karmic luck. A small portion of the Imperial Army had also left, but overall, the majority of the soldiers remained. The main reason for this was Lin Xiao. Lin Xiao comforted them tirelessly.
After reassuring the army, Lin Xiao came to the central tent.
The Tiger Tribe's Yin Luori, the Black Tortoise Tribe's Gui She, and a few other important figures looked at Shui Wuhen.
"Great General, you've worked hard!" Yin Luori sighed.
All these years, Lin Xiao had done for them. Everyone was touched by Lin Xiao.
"I am extremely grateful that all of you are willing to stay and help me stabilize the army!" Lin Xiao stood up and bowed to the crowd.
"I can't bear to. Great General, you're shortening our lives!" Yin Luori rushed to help Lin Xiao up.
"That's what I should do. These 30 million elites and the Mythical Beasts are the ultimate strength of the Daikon State. If they are lost, the Daikon State will only exist in name. As long as they are here, no matter how many cities we lose, we will be able to take them back!" Lin Xiao said firmly.
"General, do you think the Holy King is still here?" The Turtle-Snake frowned.
"The Holy King is definitely here. Turtle Supremacy, you're worrying too much. I know that everyone has their doubts, but I can assure everyone that the Holy King is fine. This is the Daikon State's most difficult time. I ask everyone to accompany Lin Xiao and fight for the Holy King until the very end!" Lin Xiao bowed again.
Lin Xiao, Daikon State's First Army Commander, had an air of arrogance and unparalleled pride. In this world, there was only one person he had ever bowed down to, and that was Zhong Shan. Even in the face of a Sage, Lin Xiao would have an unyielding will. However, today, he had repeatedly bowed down for those who were inferior to him. There was only one goal: the Daikon State!
"General, you don't have to do this. With your words, we can rest assured. Since the Black Tortoise Tribe has chosen the Daikon State, we will not leave at this time!" The Turtle-Snake immediately said.
"The Tiger Tribe is the same!"
"The Dragon Tribe is the same!"
"The Phoenix Tribe is the same!"
"The Wolf Tribe will always be the same!"
"General, we will always be loyal to the Daikon State!"
… … …
… … …
… …
In the camp, everyone was swearing an oath. Lin Xiao nodded.
After patrolling the Imperial Army camp, Lin Xiao rushed back. However, he did not feel at ease. Everyone had expressed their loyalty, but Lin Xiao knew that he could not fully trust their words. It had been five years, and everyone's thinking had changed. If the Holy King did not return, no one could guarantee what they would do next.
At the same time, Lin Xiao's heart was filled with bitterness. Holy King, are you still alive?
Lin Xiao returned to the Great General's Residence exhausted.
"Old Master, we have guests!"
As soon as he entered the residence, a servant welcomed him.
"Oh? Who is it? "Lin Xiao was slightly surprised.
"The Minister of War, Lang Zhen, and a group of people from the Ministry of War!" The servant said.
"Again?" Lin Xiao's face showed a trace of impatience.
"Yes, I have brought them to Zi Xuan Hall!" The servant said.
Lin Xiao nodded and walked into Zi Xuan Hall.
In Zi Xuan Hall, there were seven to eight people in official robes. The one in the lead had a slightly red face, as though his skin was naturally red. The Minister of War, Lang Zhen!
"General!" Everyone immediately stood up and bowed to Lin Xiao.
Lin Xiao nodded and sat on the main seat. He looked at Lang Zhen because these people were definitely the leader.
"What brings you all here?" Lin Xiao went straight to the point.
"We are here for the Daikon State!" Lang Zhen said calmly.
"The Daikon State? Oh? "Lin Xiao frowned.
"General, please mobilize the Imperial Army to defend the surrounding cities. If we do not resist, the Daikon State will be in danger!" Lang Zhen said.
"The Imperial Army cannot be mobilized. Haven't I told you a few times?" Lin Xiao said in a low voice.
"But General, are you going to watch the Daikon State lose one city after another without doing anything? Today, the Taiji Emissary was right. Four years, we can only defend for another four years. If the Imperial Army is mobilized, we can defend for at least another six years. If you had listened to me and mobilized the Imperial Army from the start, today's situation would not have happened. We can defend for at least twenty years, General! "Lang Zhen shouted.
Lin Xiao looked at Lang Zhen with a dark expression and said, "Minister of War, do your job well. It is not up to you to tell me what to do!"
"My job well? I am the Minister of War. My colleagues are all from the Ministry of War. We should be in charge of the Daikon State's army. But with you blocking us, how can we do anything? Mobilize the troops, mobilize the troops. Only by mobilizing the troops can we stall for more time and prevent the Daikon State from being destroyed in your hands! "Lang Zhen shouted.
"The Daikon State will be destroyed in my hands?" Lin Xiao said in a low voice.
"Is that not so? If we mobilized the Imperial Army, our Daikon State would not be in such a difficult situation. General, to put it bluntly, you were a military god when you were a mortal, but now you are no longer a mortal. You and I have both become immortals. Your methods are no longer suitable for the present. If our Daikon State wants to survive, we must fight. Only by fighting can the Daikon State last forever.
His voice was so loud that it could be heard in the entire Great General's Residence! Some people from the Great General's Residence also walked over.
"What do you want?" Lin Xiao did not refute.
Indeed, if he mobilized the troops, not to mention twenty years, Lin Xiao could defend for thirty years. But Lin Xiao did not do so.
"I feel that you do not deserve the Commander's Seal of the Daikon State's General! Holding onto the Commander's Seal is pushing our Daikon State into the abyss. You will be a sinner of the Daikon State. Today, I represent the Ministry of War and implore the General to hand over the Commander's Seal! "Lang Zhen said.
"We implore the General to hand over the Commander's Seal!" The Ministry of War officials said again.
Lin Xiao's chest heaved as he suppressed his anger and said, "Give the Commander's Seal to you?"
"The Commander's Seal can be given to me, to Prince Zi Chen, or to the Prime Minister. As long as it is not in your hands, our Daikon State can still be saved. If you keep it in your hands, the destruction of our Daikon State is just around the corner!" Lang Zhen said again.
"We implore the General to hand over the Commander's Seal!" The Ministry of War officials pressured again.
"Pa!"
With a slap, Lin Xiao shattered the tea table beside him.
"Get out!" Lin Xiao said.
Lin Xiao was enraged. A group of guards immediately rushed in.
Lang Zhen looked at Lin Xiao and swung his sleeves. He said to Lin Xiao in a deep voice, "We have experienced the General's way of doing things. We will give the General some time to think. I hope the General will not be self-enlightened. The thousand-year-old Daikon State will not be destroyed in the General's hands. Lang Zhen will seek the General's advice another day!"
Lang Zhen left with the Ministry of War officials. Lin Xiao sat in Zi Xuan Hall angrily.
When Lang Zhen returned to his residence, he met with another person in a side hall.
"Lord Lang, you have done well!"
"This is already the eighth time. The Daikon State has been defeated. Lin Xiao has been criticized both internally and externally. It will not be long before he is forced to hand over the Commander's Seal!" Lang Zhen nodded and sighed.
"Lord Lang, don't worry. I have recorded everything that happened today and sent it to Taiji Holy Court. In the future, when Lord Lang enters Taiji Holy Court, you will be at least a lower third grade official. Although it is lower than here, it is definitely much better than here. When the time comes, I will need Lord Lang's guidance!"
"Well said!" Lang Zhen revealed a comfortable smile.
After Lang Zhen left, Lin Xiao sat alone in Zi Xuan Hall. He was angry. This was forcing Lin Xiao. The defeat of the army had been suppressed by Lin Xiao to the minimum. Under such circumstances, it was impossible for the army to not be defeated. However, if there was a defeat, it would be blamed on Lin Xiao. Lin Xiao was under great pressure.
"Father, are those people forcing Father again?" A youth looked at Lin Xiao and asked.
"Zhong 'er, don't mind it. Father is used to it!" Lin Xiao smiled bitterly.
Lin Zhong was Lin Xiao's son.
"Yes!" Lin Zhong said hesitantly.
Seeing his son being obedient, Lin Xiao looked at Lin Zhong with relief.
"Hmm? Zhong 'er, what happened to your face? "Lin Xiao raised his eyebrows.
"No, nothing." Lin Zhong immediately shook his head.
"Tell me, who hit you? This bruise can only be caused by a fist. Who hit you?" Lin Xiao was angry.
His beloved son had actually been beaten? Who was so daring?
Under Lin Xiao's gaze, Lin Zhong said softly, "It was the son of Prince Zi Chen, Water Fist. I have embarrassed Father!"
"Aqua Fist?" Lin Xiao was surprised.
Since he had revealed the embarrassing incident, Lin Zhong did not hide it anymore.
"It was Water Fist. He deliberately challenged me to a duel. He knew that I was no match for him, but he kept humiliating me!" Lin Zhong said angrily.
"Why did he do that?" Lin Xiao frowned.
"It was for the Daikon State's Commander's Seal in Father's hands!"
"Oh?"
"After hitting me, Water Fist said, and said …!"
"What else did he say?"
"Well said, Father does not deserve to have the Commander's Seal. He wanted you to hand it over to Father. Our Lin Family is outdated. We can't take on this responsibility!" Lin Zhong bit his lips.
Lin Xiao's frown deepened.
"That child, Water Fist, is insensible!" Lin Xiao frowned. Lin Xiao did not blame Water Fist.
"Father, I have something to say, but I don't know if I should say it!" Lin Zhong said.
"You and I are father and son. There is nothing to say. Say it!"
"Yes, I think that Water Fist's idea of taking Father's Commander's Seal might be Prince Zi Chen's idea. Many people outside are saying that Prince Zi Chen will change the dynasty. It is not baseless!" Lin Zhong said.
"Shui Wuhen? He won't do that! "Lin Xiao frowned, but there was a trace of uncertainty in his eyes.
"No, I think it is very possible. Father, the Holy King has not returned for five years. He has no luck. Many people say that the Holy King is dead. Only you are still holding on to that faint hope. But is that possible? It has been five years. Everyone has found their own way out. Shui Wuhen is even more so. If he wants to change the dynasty, it is not impossible. Now that Shui Wuhen has the hearts of many officials, as long as he is willing, he can become the Emperor anytime. But our Lin Family has no other thoughts. Are we stupid? "
Lin Xiao did not say anything and listened to his son continue.
"Father, other people say that you're harming the people by keeping the Imperial Army, but your son can see that it's precisely because you're keeping the Imperial Army that the Great Bluesea isn't in a state of disunity. The Imperial Army is only a deterrent, and they can't be mobilized. Once they're mobilized, they'll have no destiny to hold their hearts, and without Father's consolation, they'll definitely surrender. And once they do, the Great Bluesea will collapse like a tide. It is all because of Father's control of the situation in the Daikon State. And they are a bunch of mediocre people! "Lin Zhong said.
Lin Xiao nodded. Obviously, he was pleased that his son had such insight.
"But Father, the Holy King is already dead. It is meaningless for us to continue guarding. These mediocre people, do they want the Commander's Seal? We give it to him, but we don't want it. The world is big, is there no place for our Lin Family to stay? Father, Prince Zi Chen wants to change the dynasty. Let him suffer the consequences of his actions. Father, we don't want the position of Great General. We don't need it! "Lin Zhong said agitatedly.
"Who said that the Holy King is dead?" Lin Xiao frowned again.
This was like a taboo for Lin Xiao. He would not allow others to touch on it!
"Father, stop lying to yourself. The Holy King is already dead. The whole world knows that the Holy King is already dead! We …! "Lin Zhong persuaded.
"Alright, get out!" Lin Xiao said in a deep voice.
"Father! Even if you don't think about yourself, you have to think about the brothers on the frontlines and the future generations of the Lin Family. "
"Get out!" Lin Xiao said again.
Lin Zhong looked at Lin Xiao helplessly and finally nodded his head and walked out.
Sitting in Zi Xuan Hall, Lin Xiao sat until midnight. His heart was incomparably vexed and depressed. Was the Sage King really dead?
"Holy King, are you really dead?" Lin Xiao scratched his head and said bitterly.
Thinking about the last time he saw Zhong Shan, Zhong Shan's words suddenly came to his mind.
"In the High Heaven, the Kun Mountain area is still the same as it was eight hundred years ago. You and I used to be soldiers in Daegun Province. We killed enemies and drank wine there. In the years that I was away, go there and take a look when you have the time!" Zhong Shan said in a deep voice.
Lin Xiao unconsciously followed Zhong Shan's instructions and came to the so-called Kun Mountain area.
The night was charming, but Lin Xiao was extremely frustrated. Standing on a hill in the Kun Mountain area, Lin Xiao drank hard liquor and looked around. No one came to disturb him because this was a forbidden area.
Looking around, memories from a thousand years ago came flooding into his mind.
At that time, Lin Xiao was still a soldier. Zhong Shan also changed his name because of Wei Kuier's death. When he came here, he met Gan Bao 'er and got to know Lin Xiao.
"This is the territory of Daegun Province. Over there is the border of Zhao Country!" Lin Xiao smiled bitterly.
Pointing into the distance, Lin Xiao was slightly drunk. With Lin Xiao's cultivation, it was easy for him not to get drunk. However, at this moment, Lin Xiao's heart was heavy and he did not want to be sober. Drunk, drunk!
"Here, Holy King, you saved me once. Over there, Holy King, you also saved me once. Here, you blocked a spear for me. Brother Zhong, here, you blocked a sword for me. Brother, I owe you ten lives!" Lin Xiao said bitterly, his eyes filled with tears.
When one was depressed, one's emotions were the most unstable. At the same time, fragments of memories from the past flashed in his mind.
Lin Xiao pointed and pointed. Zhong Shan's words before he left came back to his mind.
"Lin Xiao, Daikon State's first army commander. Today, I bestow upon you the Daikon State's military seal. You will be in charge of all the soldiers of Daikon State in the world of the living. Your orders are absolute!"
"Yes!"
"Lin Xiao, you are the general who has served me the longest. You are also the general whom I trust the most. Before I hand over the seal to you, I will say a few words to you as your big brother!"
Big brother? Hearing Zhong Shan's words, the brotherly love in Lin Xiao's bones erupted. He wanted to call him big brother. However, Lin Xiao resisted and did not say it out loud.
"Mm!"
"I'm not going to say anything mushy to you. Remember, I'm the one who's giving this Commander's Tally to you. Once it's in your hands, you can't give it to anyone else. No matter what happens, no matter what the situation is, remember, I'm only giving this Commander's Tally to you. You can only return it to me! "
"Big brother Zhong, big brother, big brother?" Lin Xiao quivered.
Lin Xiao sobered up. The seal was given to the Holy King. No matter what the situation was, the seal could only be returned to the Holy King?
He had almost forgotten about Big brother Zhong's request.
"Holy King, I am sorry!" Lin Xiao's eyes suddenly welled up with tears.
A wave of regret squeezed Lin Xiao's tears.
Thinking of how he had let down Zhong Shan, another memory surfaced in Lin Xiao's mind. Before the founding of Da Li, the altar had already been set up. All that was left was to worship the heavens and ascend to the throne. At that time, Wei Yinglan was also beside Lin Xiao.
"Big brother, today is the last time I will call you big brother. After today, I will be your subordinate." The man said emotionally.
"Lin Xiao, remember, you and I will always be brothers. On the surface, we are monarchs, but in reality, we are brothers." Zhong Shan said solemnly to the former military god of Daegun Province.
"Mm!" Lin Xiao said emotionally. His eyes were filled with admiration as he looked at Zhong Shan.
"However, this time, we were able to establish the state because of your timely arrival." Zhong Shan said immediately.
"Forty-two years, I, Lin Xiao, have been waiting for this day. So Lien-hsien threatened big brother and we were prepared to overturn Daegun Province. But big brother, you refused. Now that he has breached the contract, of course we cannot be soft-hearted. Otherwise, when would we have to wait? Big brother, you have saved my life ten times. Even if I die of old age, I will let ten generations of descendants follow you. "Lin Xiao said solemnly.
Big brother, you have saved my life ten times. Even if I die of old age, I will let ten generations of descendants follow you.
The sonorous memories continued to impact Lin Xiao's mind. For a moment, Lin Xiao felt as though he had returned to the past. At the same time, his face was filled with shame.
Suddenly, Lin Xiao knelt down on the hill. "Big brother, just you see. I am not a person who goes back on my words. Without you, I would have been long gone. I have already died ten times, why would I be afraid of dying again?"
"Pa!" Lin Xiao slammed the wine jar in his hand onto the ground.
Lin Xiao's heart suddenly became clear. Originally, he was still thinking about his family and his sons. Now, everything was in vain.
Lin Xiao went back. The next day, everyone could see that Lin Xiao's complexion had improved. What happened? Master had always been frowning. Why was he like this now?
Lin Zhong found a secluded time to meet with Lin Xiao alone.
"Father, what I said yesterday, have you thought it through? Our Lin family does not need to curry favor with Shui Wuhen. My brothers also do not need to die on the battlefield for them. Return the Commander's Seal to them, I …! "Lin Zhong said immediately. Seeing that Lin Xiao was happy, Lin Zhong wanted to say it all in one go.
"Shut up!" Lin Xiao roared.
"Fa, father?" Lin Zhong was slightly stunned.
"Lin Zhong!" Lin Xiao said in a deep voice.
"I am here!" Lin Zhong panicked. In the past, his father used to call him 'Zhong' er '. Why did he call him' Lin Zhong 'now? The father and son relationship had become distant for no reason.
"I once told you that the Holy King saved me ten times. Do you still remember?" Lin Xiao asked.
"I dare not forget!" Lin Zhong said immediately.
"Do you know why I named you 'Zhong'?" Lin Xiao said in a deep voice.
Lin Zhong seemed to have realized something, but he did not dare to say it.
"Zhong, to be loyal to the Holy King. I once swore that the Lin family would be loyal to the Holy King and the Zhong family for ten generations. Not to mention that the Holy King is still alive, even if the Holy King is no longer around, the Lin family will still be loyal to the Zhong family. The Zhong family has a group of empresses and princes. Remember, before ten generations, no one is allowed to rebel!" Lin Xiao shouted.
"Yes, I know my mistake!" Lin Zhong said immediately.
"Well, it's good that you know your mistake. Remember, your name is Lin Zhong, and you will be loyal to the Zhong family forever. Within ten generations, no one is allowed to rebel! This is the ancestral rule of the Lin family! "Lin Xiao said in a deep voice.
"Yes, I know, but …!" Lin Zhong said.
"But what?" Lin Xiao said in a deep voice.
"But Shui Wuhen, what if he changes the dynasty?" Lin Zhong asked.
"Shui Wuhen? As long as he does not change the dynasty, the Lin family will be loyal to the Daikon State forever. If he dares to change the dynasty, I will end him! "Lin Xiao said with a glare.
The domineering aura of the former commander of the First Legion was once again released from Lin Xiao's body.
"Yes!" Lin Zhong said immediately.
"What about the Minister of War, Lang Zhen, and the others?" Lin Zhong thought for a while and asked again.
"Clowns want to force the Commander's Seal out of my hands? Hmph, in this world, I will only give the Commander's Seal to the Holy King. If anyone dares to touch the Commander's Seal, I will kill him!" Lin Xiao said hatefully.
Lin Zhong looked at his father in astonishment. He had never seen such a domineering side of his father.
Author's Note: Only when the two chapters are combined into one can you see the flavor of the story. Also, today I am fulfilling the one I owed last month. Perhaps everyone has forgotten, but Guan Qi has not. There is still one more chapter tonight. Because people are outside, it is more likely that it will be a little late at night. If you want to know the future, please go to www.qidian.com. There are more chapters. Support the author. Support the original reading!
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