"A dossier from the Weapons Department?"
Qin Yin looked at the scarlet scroll that Lin Muyu handed over in surprise.
"Yes, it's from the Weapons Department." There was no one else in Ze Tian Palace Hall, so Lin Muyu sat at Qin Yin's table and said with a smile, "Perhaps in the future, we can only rely on the Weapons Department's research to defeat the demons."
"Can we really defeat the demons?" Qin Yin blinked her big beautiful eyes.
"Of course!"
Feng Jixing said from a short distance away. He was lying on the table to the right of the empress's table and was admiring the murals in the hall. He curled his lips and said, "The paintings are really good. The figures of those young ladies are vivid and lifelike. As expected, none of these painters are good people!"
Qin Yin chuckled. These two commanders of the empire didn't look like commanders at all when there was no one around. They looked like two ruffians bullying the empress.
"But, it requires a lot of money!"
Qin Yin looked at the dossier carefully and said, "30 million Jin Yin dollars!"
"It's okay. Compared to the 500 million Jin Yin dollars spent to build the steel wall, this is nothing. If these weapons are really developed, it can be used to build 10 steel walls!" Lin Muyu said.
"Alright then …" Qin Yin wrote her name on the dossier with a wave of her pen, stamped the empress's seal, and handed it to Lin Muyu. "In that case, Brother Yu will be in charge of the manufacturing."
"Great!"
"By the way, Xiao Xi, Linghu Yan, and Tang Zhen will be coming to Lanyan City tonight. Brother Yu and General Feng, do you want to come?" Qin Yin asked.
"Oh? Xiao Xi is back from the Demon Subduing Pass? What's the matter? "Lin Muyu asked.
"Bring Linghu Yan and the 10 demon generals to swear loyalty to the empire!"
"Really?"
Lin Muyu was overjoyed. "Xiao Xi is really capable. She really managed to convince the Demon Race to be loyal to the Empire. With the Demon Race's military strength, we will have more capital to fight against the Demon Race and the Yihe Kingdom."
"Yes." Qin Yin nodded slightly, "We've sent many people into Winter Ridge Province in disguise these days and got back a lot of information. It's said that the demon marshal QianFeng is establishing a new order in Winter Frost City. He's enslaved human craftsmen to build siege ladders, siege chariots, and other machines. Moreover, he's sent 30,000 armor demons to build a shipyard at the lower reaches of Rice River. It seems that he wants to build ships."
"I've long guessed that QianFeng would do this." Lin Muyu's lips twitched. "QianFeng is both brave and intelligent. He'll always be a great threat to us. His threat is even more serious than Long Qianlin's."
Feng Jixing said, "The demon race is powerful. The relationship between us and the Yihe Kingdom is gradually changing. There were even rumors a few days ago that the Yihe Kingdom wants to form an alliance with us to fight against the demon race."
"Oh?" Qin Yin frowned. "What do you think if the Yihe Kingdom really wants to form an alliance with us?"
Feng Jixing clenched his fists. "This general believes that we can form an alliance. But the moment we defeat the demon race will be the day we start a war with the Yihe Kingdom!"
Lin Muyu nodded. "We will forever remember the blood feud between the Yihe Kingdom and us. If Qin Yi and Long Qianlin don't die, we will be letting down Big Brother Chu Huaiyin, Big Brother Qin Lei, and Grandpa Lei Hong's spirit in heaven!"
"Yes." Qin Yin smiled. "Xiao Yin knows what to do."
… …
Night, Tingyu Tower.
After reopening, the Tingyu Tower's reputation was still good. However, the price of the dishes had dropped a lot. After all, after the war three years ago, the country's strength was not as good as before.
Feng Jixing, Lin Muyu, Zhang Wei, Wei Chou, Luo Yu, and a few other important generals sat around the table and drank to their heart's content. They hadn't been so relaxed for a long time. When they were about fifty to sixty percent drunk, a guard from the Longdan Army Camp walked forward and cupped his fists. "Commander Yu, Ze Tian Palace has sent someone to invite the generals to Ze Tian Palace for a discussion. They said … Princess Xi is here."
"Xiao Xi is here." Lin Muyu put down her wine cup and smiled. "Anyway, we have eaten and drank to our fill. Let's go. Business is more important."
"Yes."
After paying for the wine, everyone went downstairs and mounted their horses. They galloped all the way to Ze Tian Palace.
At night, Ze Tian Palace was brightly lit. When Lin Muyu and the others arrived, Tang Lan, Su Muyun, and the newly promoted Minister of War, Qu Chu, were already there.
Tang Xiaoxi was dressed in a red dress. She was as beautiful as a flower. She walked over with a smile. "Mu, tell me, how many days has it been since we last met?"
"I forgot!" Lin Muyu said boldly.
"You have no conscience …" Tang Xiaoxi glared at him and said, "I heard that you have stepped into the Saint Region?"
"Yes!"
"That's good!" Tang Xiaoxi widened her eyes and looked deeply at his face.
Although it was a happy thing to be stared at by a peerless beauty, Lin Muyu still felt goosebumps all over his body. He couldn't help but say, "Xiao Xi, why are you looking at me like that? I'm not a plate of roast chicken."
Tang Xiaoxi giggled and said, "I was thinking that since Mu has already stepped into the Saint Region, you have already obtained the ability to maintain your youthful appearance. Your appearance will always remain at this moment. A 26-year-old Saint Region. Hehe, our Mu will definitely be the most handsome Saint Region expert in the world!"
Feng Jixing coughed at the side. "Princess Xi, this general is also a Saint Region expert."
"But you are not as handsome as Mu …" Tang Xiaoxi told him the truth.
Feng Jixing touched his nose. "To me, Feng Jixing, Princess Xi's words are like a cold blade in the eighth month of the lunar calendar …"
Tang Lu, who was standing at the side, couldn't bear to see Tang Xiaoxi and Lin Muyu being so intimate. He coughed and said, "Let's get down to business. Today is the day the demons surrender to the humans. Let's not talk about these useless things."
Tang Xiaoxi frowned and said, "Second Brother, it's an alliance, not a surrender."
"What's the difference?" Tang Lu sneered.
At this moment, the fox, snake, and lizardman generals behind Linghu Yan were unhappy. They stuck out their tongues and hissed at Tang Lu. Although they didn't know what they were saying, they guessed that it wasn't anything good. They were probably greeting the females in Tang Lu's family.
Qin Yin, who was dressed in an empress's robe and holding the hilt of her sword, slowly walked down the steps and said, "Linghu, shall we begin?"
"Yes."
Linghu Yan responded softly, and her three beautiful fox tails swayed gently behind her. She slowly knelt in front of Qin Yin and said respectfully, "I, Linghu Yan, swear on my identity as the Saintess of the demon race that from now on, the demon race and the human race will forever maintain an alliance and will never take the initiative to violate it. I, Linghu Yan, pledge allegiance to Empress Qin Yin and am willing to pay tribute every year. Every year, I will offer 5,000 superior warhorses, 10,000 antlers, 1,000 boxes of rare herbs, 2,000 rock sheep, and 3,000 cowhide!"
"Okay."
Qin Yin stepped forward, placed her palm on Linghu Yan's shoulder, and said with a serious expression, "As the suzerain state, Lanyan City will provide one million kilograms of grain to the Demon Clan every year as a token of gratitude!"
"Thank you, Your Highness!"
"The alliance is established and will never be abandoned."
"Yes, the alliance is established and will never be abandoned!"
Linghu Yan slowly stood up with a smile on her face. Her gaze swept across the area, and the ten demon generals immediately knelt on the ground. Without saying a word, they knelt in front of Qin Yin and placed their heads on the carpet.
Tang Tian couldn't help but sneer, "Beasts are beasts. They are only fit to be controlled by humans."
"What did you say?" Linghu Yan suddenly flared up, and her eyes were filled with anger.
Several serpent-people generals also pulled out their sabers, and it looked like they were about to chop Tang Tian into two pieces.
Tang Lan hastily cupped his fists and said, "These juniors are not very sensible. I hope that Saintess Linghu Yan will not blame them. I have failed in disciplining them, and I hereby apologize."
As he spoke, Tang Lan fiercely glared at Tang Lu and Tang Tian. These two grandsons of his were indeed two good-for-nothings. Compared to Tang Xiaoxi who was calm and unruffled, they were simply like two newborn calves.
Tang Lan was also disappointed and helpless, but what could he do?
…
Qin Yin pretended that nothing had happened. She held Linghu Yan's hand and said with a smile, "Linghu, since there is nothing serious on the demon side, stay in Lanyan City for a few more days. Let Xiao Xi show you around Lanyan City. The imperial capital is very lively!"
Linghu Yan chuckled. "Thank you, Your Highness. Linghu Yan understands!"
"Good, good. Stay in Ze Tian Palace tonight!"
"Yes!"
At this time, Tang Xiaoxi took Lin Muyu's hand and pouted. "Mu, you all reek of alcohol. You must have gone drinking again, right? Hmph, alcohol! "
"No, it's just a small drink!" Lin Muyu explained.
Tang Xiaoxi wanted to say something else, but Tang Lan, who was not far away, looked at her deeply and said, "Xiao Xi, do you still want to stay in Ze Tian Palace? Do you not want to return to the Duke's Mansion in Seven Seas City? That … is your home! "
"Grandpa …"
Tang Xiaoxi walked in front of Tang Lan, bowed deeply, and said, "Xiao Xi, it's better for you to stay in Ze Tian Palace. Grandpa, you have to take good care of your body. You've aged a lot in these few years."
Tang Lan revealed a pained expression and said, "That's fine. It's good that Xiao Xi keeps Her Highness company. Then … this old man will go back."
"Xiao Xi will see you out."
"En, good."
Tang Xiaoxi walked forward and gently held Tang Lan's wrist. Tang Lan's body trembled slightly. He came under the starlight and murmured, "If time could go back, I would listen to you and immediately send troops to reinforce Lanyan City at all costs."
"Grandpa …" Tang Xiaoxi looked at him quietly.
Tang Lan smiled. His hand was trembling as he brushed away the hair in front of Tang Xiaoxi's forehead. He said, "Grandpa, you've obtained half of the country, but you've lost the person you love the most. This business deal is too much of a loss."
Tang Xiaoxi almost burst into tears. "Grandpa, I …"
"There's no need to say anything more." Tang Lan smiled warmly. "Everything you've done is right. Grandpa is proud of you. Never look back and never doubt."
"What about Grandpa?"
"Grandpa … there's no turning back." Tang Lan mounted the horse with the help of a servant. He looked back at Tang Xiaoxi in his old and clumsy manner and said, "Xiao Xi, there's no need to see me off. Go back."
Tang Xiaoxi stood in the evening breeze, her clothes fluttering in the wind. She was indescribably beautiful. She watched Tang Lan leave with an indescribable sense of loneliness.
Lin Muyu came to her side at some point. She placed her hand on the hilt of her sword and said softly, "Xiao Xi, muah."
Tang Xiaoxi was speechless.
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