Lin Muyu initially thought that Qin Jin had only given Qin Yin a verbal edict. She did not expect that Qin Yin would open her spatial pouch and take out a golden scroll. Qin Jin's handwriting was written on the scroll. Qin Yin's beautiful eyes looked at her grandfather and uncle who were kneeling on the ground. She cleared her throat and said, "Yun Zhong Province's Governor, Duke Yun, listen to the edict: Immediately gather the main military forces of Yun Zhong Province with this edict and promote Su Qin to be the Commander-in-Chief, commanding a hundred thousand Steel Blade Troops. Su Yu to be the Protector of the State General, commanding sixty thousand Qin Dragon Troops. Send these 160,000 troops out of Yun Zhong Pass and use this edict as an excuse to attack Cangnan Province. Enter Five Valleys City and disarm Long Qianlin's hundred thousand troops. If he disobeys, kill without mercy! In addition, all the seized troops must be handed over to the Zhennan General, Lin Muyu. I hope that Duke Yun can put Lin Muyu's military skills in an important position and assign fifty thousand Steel Blade Troops to her command. Together, we will pacify the chaos in Cangnan Province! "
After reading the edict, Qin Yin smiled and bowed. "Grandfather, Uncle, don't kneel. Quickly get up and receive the edict. Otherwise, Xiao Yin will be embarrassed. Quickly get up!"
Su Muyun slowly stood up with a shocked expression on his face. "Looks like His Majesty is really going to make a move against Hu Tiening this time …"
Qin Yin nodded. "Yes. Not only did Hu Tiening secretly minted coins, he also controlled the military and political power. Even when Imperial Father repeatedly summoned him to the Imperial Capital to report on his work, he pretended to be deaf and mute. It has already been two years since he paid tribute to the Imperial Capital."
Su Qin stood up, cupped his fists, and sneered: "Hu Tiening's rebellious intentions are clear. Hmph, this time with His Majesty's personal edict, I want to see what Hu Tiening can do."
Su Muyun furrowed his brows and said, "This matter must be completed with the force of a thunderbolt. If we delay, there will be changes … Ah Qin, immediately order the 100,000 Steel Blade Army to return to Muyu City. Your sister Su Yu's Zither Dragon Army is only one day away. The entire army needs to enter Cangnan Province secretly. With the speed of the Muyu City's Steel Cavalry, we can reach the Five Valleys City within three days. With the Emperor's edict, we can seize all the military equipment in Cangnan Province!"
Su Qin nodded. "Yes, Father. I will do as you say, but …"
"But what, Uncle?" Qin Yin blinked her eyes and asked.
Su Qin smiled and said, "His Majesty's edict ordered me to hand over half of the Steel Blade Army's military power to Yu … Sigh, the Captaincy of the Steel Blade Army are all rough people. I'm afraid that Yu is new and will not be able to control them well!"
Qin Yin was startled. She did not expect Su Qin to say this. But after thinking about it carefully, it was reasonable.
Lin Muyu was silent, but she was thinking about many things. This time, Qin Jin used the Muyu City's military power to pacify the rebellious people in Cangnan Province. At the same time, he wanted her to take part of the Muyu City's military power to achieve the effect of killing two birds with one stone. This showed that Qin Jin did not trust Su Muyun and Su Qin completely.
This game of power was too complicated, and Lin Muyu was already involved. It was impossible for Xiaoyao to stay out of it.
"Xiao Yin …"
Lin Muyu frowned and said, "Just as Lord Su Qin said, I am only a newly appointed General of the South. There is no way I can control an army of fifty thousand. I am also worried that I am not capable enough and will ruin things."
"But Imperial Father's edict …" Qin Yin pouted and said, "Alright then, I will listen to you …"
Lin Muyu turned around and cupped his fists at Su Qin with a smile and said, "Commander Su Qin, don't worry. I, Lin Muyu, will not take a single soldier from the Muyu City. The one hundred thousand Steel Blade Army will still be under your command. This way, the Steel Blade Army's combat power can be maximized. I am just a little worried. Cangnan Province's General Long Qianlin is well-versed in the art of war and has nearly twenty thousand Flying Mount soldiers under him. If this matter cannot be resolved peacefully, a bloody battle will be inevitable."
Su Qin looked at him gratefully and said, "Yu, what do you think we should do?"
Lin Muyu said, "How about this, let's take drastic measures?"
"What drastic measures?" Su Muyun narrowed his eyes and looked at this inexperienced young man.
Lin Muyu smiled, "Long Qianlin's biggest trump card is the seventeen thousand Flying Mount soldiers, so I plan to split the army into two groups. I will first go to Five Valleys City and borrow the ten thousand Flying Mount soldiers from Long Qianlin with my Dragon Talisman. Then, Commander Su Qin and Commander Su Yu will lead the Cloud Province's army to suppress the border. Maybe Hu Tiening will give up resisting and admit defeat."
"Good!"
Yu patted Lin Muyu's shoulder and said with a smile, "This is a good idea. I forgot that Commander Long Qianlin is the champion of the Sword Battle Assembly and has a Dragon Talisman in his hand. But … Yu, you don't need to go to Five Valleys City. I received a letter not long ago saying that Long Qianlin has led nearly twenty thousand Flying Mount soldiers to Three Mountain Pass. You just need to go to Three Mountain Pass and take ten thousand of his Flying Mount soldiers. Then, Long Qianlin will naturally be a tiger without teeth."
"En!"
Lin Muyu looked at Qin Yin and said, "Then Xiao Yin, she …"
Su Muyun smiled slightly, "Don't worry, I will bring Xiao Yin to conquer Cangnan Province. I only have one granddaughter, so naturally, I won't let her suffer any harm. Yu, you just go to Three Mountain Pass. By the way, going alone is a bit weak. How about this … Su Qin, pick three thousand cavalry from the Iron Blade Army and let Yu bring them to Three Mountain Pass. This will ensure their safety along the way."
"Yes, Father!"
"Then it's decided. Yu will rest for the night and set off tomorrow morning. Our army will also set off tomorrow. Let's meet at Five Valleys City. If we succeed, I will bring Xiao Yin, Su Qin, and Su Yu to the Imperial Capital to see His Majesty. It's been a long time since I've gone back to Lanyan City to visit my relatives!"
Qin Yin smiled faintly, "En, let's do it this way!"
… …
Late at night, the moon was bright and the stars were sparse.
Green smoke lingered in the gilded incense burner, bringing with it a faint fragrance. The wing of the Duke's Mansion in Muyu City was very exquisite and unusually spacious. Outside, there were four maids waiting to be summoned at any time.
Lin Muyu sat on the side of the bed, slowly circulating the Forging Dragon Bone Remnant Scroll to speed up the recovery of her injuries. Qin Yin sat not far away, holding a cup of hot tea and smiling as she breathed.
"Big Brother Yu …" She suddenly looked at Lin Muyu.
"What's wrong, Xiao Yin?" Lin Muyu smiled.
Qin Yin pursed her red lips and softly said, "Father intended to let you lead the troops to gain experience. Why did you refuse Father's good intentions … Originally, if we had insisted a little, Uncle would have divided half of the troops for you to command. Uncle has been in control of the Iron Blade Army for so many years. It's considered the most elite force in the entire continent. You actually didn't understand Father's painstaking efforts …"
Lin Muyu couldn't help but smile. She walked over and sat next to Qin Yin, saying, "It's not that I didn't understand, but I saw Commander Su Qin's performance. Your uncle is not that generous. The Iron Blade Army is his flesh and blood. If you insist on cutting half of it, it's hard to guarantee that he won't be dissatisfied, right?"
"Hmm …" Qin Yin nodded lightly and smiled, saying, "What you said makes some sense. But this way … Perhaps after Cangnan Province is recovered, the biggest beneficiaries will be Uncle and Grandfather. But that's fine too … We're a family after all."
"Yes …" Lin Muyu sighed. Qin Jin sent him to protect Qin Yin to Muyu City. This game of chess was a little big. He didn't know if his good intentions would achieve the desired results. Lin Muyu now admired this Emperor more and more. Qin Jin was far from being as muddle-headed and incompetent as he looked on the surface. On the contrary, he was a schemer!
…
In the main hall of the Duke's Mansion, Su Qin knelt on the ground on one knee. His hand held the hilt of his sword and his expression was solemn. He said in a low voice, "Father, if I did something wrong, you can punish me directly!"
Su Muyun's expression was cold. He said lightly, "You know you did wrong?"
"I don't know …"
"You don't know?" Su Muyun's pair of turbid eyes suddenly shone brightly. He said, "His Majesty wants you to split half of the troops and let Lin Muyu command. You actually dared to shirk the responsibility. Hmph … Do you know that you have committed the crime of deceiving the Emperor? As long as Xiao Yin goes back and says a word in front of His Majesty, I'm afraid you can't be the Great General anymore. "
Su Qin was startled. He suddenly broke out in a cold sweat. "Then … then I have already done wrong. How should I remedy it? Father, please teach me!"
Su Muyun sighed and said, "Don't worry. You are Xiao Yin's uncle. Xiao Yin has also grown up and is sensible. She will naturally not do anything that is detrimental to you. As for that Lin Muyu …"
"What's wrong with Lin Muyu?"
"He knows how to read people's expressions at such a young age. Furthermore, I have observed him for a long time. I found that his breathing is very stable and his mood is not chaotic. Such a person will definitely be able to maintain his calm and composure in the face of great ups and downs. If the rumors are true, and he did not fall into a disadvantageous position when fighting against Long Qianlin on the Fire Axe Mountain, then such a person is really too terrifying!"
Su Qin raised his head and smiled. "Father, Yu is His Majesty's godson and Xiao Yin's godson. The more skilled he is in both the pen and the sword, the more he will be able to protect the Empire, right?"
Su Muyun couldn't help but laugh. He nodded and said noncommittally, "Perhaps you're right. Ah Qin, you should pay more attention to this Lin Muyu in the future … Once he has any rebellious thoughts, he will be the biggest threat to the empire. If you really find out that he has rebellious thoughts one day … Remember father's words, kill him immediately without mercy!"
"Yes, father, I will remember!"
"En, we will set off tomorrow. The cavalry will be in the front, and the infantry will bring up the rear. We must arrive at the Five Valleys City within three days. I hope that this time, Hu Tiening will be executed without using any weapons … Otherwise, I am afraid that the people of the Cloud Province and Cangnan Province will encounter a great disaster."
"En, I understand."
…
The next morning, Lin Mu Yu woke up early. Lin Mu Yu's injuries had already recovered by about seventy to eighty percent. His left arm was brimming with energy and boundless strength. After the battle at Dao River, his overall strength did not decrease. Instead, it increased quite a bit. It could be considered as a blessing in disguise.
Early in the morning, three thousand cavalrymen of the Steel Blade Army stood in great numbers outside the city. Qin Yin personally handed an iron Tiger Tally to Lin Muyu. She repeatedly told him to be careful and pay attention to his safety. Lin Muyu naturally smiled and comforted her in every way possible, telling her not to worry.
After giving the order, three thousand cavalrymen quickly left the Muyu City and went straight to the Three Mountains Pass.
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