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"You don't want to delegate? Can you? Can you? Tian Xiang was besieged on all sides at that time! Jun Zhan Tian was injured and could no longer manage the military. Dugu Zong Heng was a brave man and couldn't handle the situation. The Yu Tang Empire sent six hundred thousand soldiers to invade the East! The Shen Ci Empire sent five hundred thousand soldiers to attack the West; the High Xiao Empire sent four hundred thousand soldiers to invade the Southeast. The Northern Grasslands King sent four hundred thousand soldiers to invade! The Tian Xiang Empire was besieged on all sides!
"At that time, I ordered Jun Wu Hui to lead two hundred thousand soldiers to fight against the Yu Tang Empire's six hundred thousand soldiers and the High Xiao Empire's four hundred thousand soldiers! Jun Wu Meng and Jun Wuyi fought against the Northern Grasslands Wolves, while Dugu Wu Di and Murong Feng Yun sent two hundred thousand soldiers to fight against the Shen Ci Empire's five hundred thousand soldiers! In this way, the Tian Xiang Imperial Army was also transferred out, leaving less than ten thousand soldiers to guard the capital! "
"At that time, I believe everyone thought that Tian Xiang was finished. With such a disparity in strength, fighting on all sides was like a mantis trying to stop a chariot! But who would have thought that Jun Wu Hui's military skills were so superhuman? He predicted the enemy's every move, and burned Yu Tang for three months in the middle of winter!
"Seven thousand miles of forests were burned to the ground. Even now, the largest tree in these seven thousand miles of mountains and rivers is no thicker than a man's thigh! And in these three months, he defeated the High Xiao Empire's four hundred thousand soldiers and conquered nineteen cities in a row! He even took all the captives under his command and increased the number of troops under his command to eight hundred thousand. In the end, he conquered the Soaring Sky Empire in one fell swoop and completely resolved the crisis in the south of Tian Xiang. Then, he sent his troops straight to Yu Tang. His troops pressed down on the border and fought a series of battles. Step by step, he pressed forward and achieved the untarnished title of 'White General, Tian Xiang's Military God'! "
"And Jun Wu Meng and Jun Wuyi didn't let their elder brother be the only one. They swept across the northern borders and fought against the wolves of the grasslands. From being at a disadvantage, they gradually equalized the situation. Then, they marched straight into the grasslands. I remember that back then, Jun Wuyi was only nineteen years old. His battle robes were soaked in several layers of blood in every battle. He swept through millions of soldiers, and wherever he went, blood flowed and heads rolled. In one battle, he became the 'Blood General', and his murderous aura dominated the world! Jun Wu Meng was cold and merciless, enforcing the law like a mountain. His strict management of the army was rarely seen since ancient times. His words were the law, his orders were strictly executed, and his actions were swift and decisive. In every battle, he slaughtered all the captives, leaving no survivors. He was known as the 'Iron-Blooded God of War'! It is also because of him that the population of the Great Grasslands has rapidly decreased and has yet to recover to this day. They do not dare to take a step recklessly against our dynasty! "
"The prestige of the Jun Family's Four Great Generals spread throughout the world from then on! Following that, the battles in the north and south never ended. The prestige of the Jun Family was growing stronger and stronger. The reputation of the White General, the God of War, and the Blood General was also growing stronger and stronger! I wanted to reduce the military power in just a few years, but it had already reached an uncontrollable situation. The entire world knows about the Jun Family's Four Great Generals. But, not many people remember the Emperor of Tian Xiang! "
"The Jun Family had already ruled over tens of thousands of miles of mountains and rivers. In fact, it wasn't just the mountains and rivers of Tian Xiang … but the entire world!" His Majesty the Emperor sighed as he spoke till here, "Heroes are created by circumstances. This is a true saying! In just a short three and a half years, every family in the Tian Xiang Empire started to worship the memorial tablets of Jun Wu Hui and the others! Jun Wu Hui and his two brothers became the living Gods of War of the Xuan Xuan Continent. They became an immortal legend! "
"But to me, such a legend is like three extremely sharp steel knives! Steel knives that are hanging over my head! The entire nation rejoiced after the crisis was averted. But, the nation's finances were also depleted, and they were struggling to move forward. But, the Empire's army had reached an unprecedented period of prosperity! The Empire's territory had also reached an extremely glorious level! It had looked down upon the world, and the heroes of the world didn't even dare to look at it! The four seas were at peace for a while, and the external troubles had been eliminated. But … the crisis in my heart had come so quickly! I believe that Tian Xiang will become the ruler of the world when the world is at peace. Perhaps it will be Jun Zhan Tian or Jun Wu Hui. But, it won't be me! And, that's because Tian Xiang may not be Tian Xiang at that time! "
Princess Reimu's blood was boiling as she listened. She had heard about Jun Wu Hui's military exploits from countless people. But, her Imperial Father was talking about his past glory from a high position. And, it had touched Princess Reimu's heart.
Such a heroic man! Jun Wu Hui!
However, Jun Mo Xie was the only flesh and blood of this world-shaking hero!
"I can understand your concerns. In fact, I can even agree with them. But, you plotted against Jun Wu Hui, Jun Wu Meng, and Jun Wu Yi. So, why did you plot against Jun Mo You and Jun Mo Chou as well?"
The Empress' voice carried a hint of understanding. But, she didn't understand. Her voice was still sharp, "They were only children at that time! And, they were the descendants of Tian Xiang's greatest heroes! How could you bear to do that? How could your conscience be at peace?
"Jun Mo You and Jun Mo Chou were young. But, they were already in the embryonic form of talented commanders. After a series of battles, his reputation in the army had risen to a point where it was as bright as the sun in the sky! If such a genius commander were to find out one day that their father and uncle were killed by my scheme, what would the result be? I've already betrayed the Jun Family. So, what if I betrayed them again? I'd rather betray the entire world if they were in danger. Who in the world wouldn't I betray? "
The Emperor smiled sinisterly. "Besides, there was no war in the four seas at that time. So, they were the only ones facing Yu Tang. Moreover, Yu Tang had been retreating in defeat. In fact, they had already sent envoys to sue for peace. I was afraid that there would be no more wars after that. So, I took advantage of the fact that their wings hadn't grown yet.
"And, there's one more thing. The Jun Family's deaths … I was merely pushing the boat forward. The Silver Blizzard City was the one who killed them. It was the Xiao Family! It wasn't me! "
"What a powerful reason! You're truly shameless!" The Empress sneered, "But, you're still slowly suppressing the Jun Family after all that you've done. Only an old man, a cripple, and a debauchee are left of the Jun Family. But, you still haven't let them go. Why is that? What powerful reason is there for you to do this? "
"Why? You're asking me why? " The Emperor opened his eyes wide. He looked at her as if she was an alien, "You're the one asking this question? You don't know? "
"I really don't know! A family of meritorious officials, a family of heroes who had saved the Tian Xiang Empire, they no longer had the ability to shake your Emperor's position. However, they had always been suppressed by you for so many years, and they had never stopped being suppressed by you! I really don't understand. Why is this happening? Is this the so-called heart of an Emperor? You'll betray them even if they don't betray you? "The Empress' eyes turned even colder.
"Because I'm also a human! Do you understand? " The Emperor lowered his voice and roared, "Every time I face Jun Zhan Tian, my conscience will be uneasy and my heart will be filled with guilt! Do you understand guilt? I feel sorry for him! I'm sorry for the Jun Family! So, I feel bad every time I see him. I feel like I've lost face. My conscience is uneasy. My guilt will be gone as long as they're all dead. They'll disappear from my eyes forever. Do you understand what I'm saying? "
"I understand. You've already betrayed the Jun Family once or twice. So, what's wrong with doing it again? I'd rather betray everyone in the world when I'm in danger. Who in the world can I not betray?! You've harmed your benefactor. You've harmed the heroes of the Empire. But, you've done it for the sake of your conscience! "
The Empress was left speechless. She kept mumbling, "Conscience … conscience … so, conscience is like this. Conscience can be explained like this. This is the first time I've heard of it. Are you a human? Do you have a conscience? That's really nice … "
She laughed coldly and said, "Then, why don't you continue to deal with the Jun Family? Why are you protecting the Jun Family now? Aren't you afraid of having a guilty conscience? Isn't it your wish to suppress the Jun Family to the point of extinction with the help of Jun Moxie's incest? You must have a powerful reason for your sudden change of heart, right? "
"It's because I can't figure out the Jun Family's background. So, I don't dare to act rashly. Who is the peerless expert behind the Jun Family?"
The Emperor frowned. His dignified face was full of confusion, "Will this person intervene if I destroy the Jun Family? The Dongfang Family had thrown more than three hundred heads into the Imperial Palace for Jun Wu Hui. But, it was only a suspicion at that time. How can I act rashly without the Silver Blizzard City as a pretext to destroy the Jun Family? "
"So, you're afraid! Not because of the Jun Family's achievements! " The Empress sneered, "You killed loyal subjects and slaughtered generals because you were afraid. Now, you're afraid. So, you don't dare to move. So, you can only compromise! Is that right? "
"Compromise for the general interest! How is that compromise? "The Emperor was furious," Why are my actions so unbearable in your eyes? Why can't you stand in my shoes? Why can't you look at this matter with the eyes of an Emperor? Why can't you weigh the gains and losses of the entire world? "
"The eyes of an Emperor … have always been very shameless," the Empress's face was cold. The Queen's face was cold. "I admire your 'conscience' very much. How thick-skinned you must be to have such a great 'conscience'! I'm also shocked by your great talent and strategy. And, I admire your state of mind even more. How shameless can you be to maintain such a calm state of mind? I especially admire your Emperor's aura! Because you've allowed me to see all the ugliness in the world … But, I'm very tired. So, I hope that you can leave, okay? "
"I always thought that you understood me. But, I was wrong. You don't understand me at all!" The Emperor said sadly, "Hundreds of thousands of people died when the Jun Family was destroyed. But, millions of people died when the Tian Xiang Family was destroyed. The rise of a dynasty doesn't only depend on famous generals! How can the Emperor's helplessness, abandonment, and sacrifice be measured by common sense? "
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