I am a soldier in the border army

Chapter 438 The Emperor Arrives! The Red Emperor Sword!

It seemed that ever since Han Shao achieved unity with heaven and earth, all eyes from all corners of the world had never been away from him.

The shocking movement at this moment was almost as shocking as the one caused by Han Shaohedao.

It's just that one is in 'heaven' and the other is in 'man'.

Rays of vision spanned thousands and tens of thousands of miles and condensed into a huge Dharma eye above the Champion City.

The people in the city, who had never seen such a scene, looked up at the sky with horror and fear in their eyes.

When those Dharma eyes emitted a terrifying aura, the people in the city trembled all over and almost instinctively wanted to kneel down and kowtow to the void.

At this moment, an angry dragon roar, as if offended, suddenly came from the Marquis Guanjun's mansion.

Roar--

A huge red dragon, emitting blazing flames, rose into the sky and circled and roared above the Marquis Guanjun's Mansion.

It seemed as if they wanted to drive away these uninvited guests, but the Dharma eyes in the void just lowered their gazes indifferently, without dodging or avoiding.

The Ji family has been in power for more than two thousand years. If it had been a thousand years earlier, they would have only trembled in fear and prostrated themselves in submission in the face of the Ji family's imperial aura.

Or perhaps even if it was just five hundred years earlier, they might have retreated to show their obedience.

But this is not a thousand years ago, or even five hundred years ago.

Today's Dayong and today's Ji family can only make them be on guard and test cautiously.

But it can't make them feel scared or afraid.

"Taikang is really generous this time!"

[Edict], announced to the world, let everyone know it.

The content of the imperial edict spread to many counties and prefectures in the two capitals and the eighteen states.

At the very least, the masters of the upper three realms knew about it at the first moment.

"Give him a land and make him a duke. Wow, wow, wow - how generous!"

The divine thoughts that were connected to each other in the void had a playful tone, which was quite interesting.

"That's right! If it weren't for the ancestral restriction that [only the Ji family can be king], I'm afraid he would have given up even this king of a different surname this time!"

Some divine thoughts heard this and sneered.

"It's really a shame that the son sold his father's land. If Ji Tianyuan knew about this, he would probably die with regrets."

Back then, Ji Tianyuan, the founding emperor of the Great Yong Dynasty, took control of the world's fortune and created this imperial dragon energy.

In addition to his own desire to seek further advancement, he also wanted the Ji family's regime to be forever stable.

For this purpose, he did not hesitate to sacrifice his lifespan. The ninth-level Taiyi, who was at the top of the human world, only lived for less than five hundred years before he died.

It even caused the remaining descendants to die young.

It’s really sad to think about it.

At this moment, many beings who were gathering Dharma Eyes in the void were constantly exchanging their thoughts with each other, and then they couldn't help but feel curious.

"Where do you think Taikang will place the fiefdom of that kid below?"

"It can't be the entire Youzhou, right?"

Youzhou is the land of the ancient Yan State.

Han Shao was born in Youzhou, with his power rooted in Youzhou, and was granted the title of Duke of Yan.

That makes sense.

Just like Ji Tianyuan, who had not yet established Dayong in his early years, rose to power in Yongzhou and later became the King of Yong.

This has been the custom of conferring titles from ancient times to the present.

However, it is unlikely that Emperor Taikang would really make the entire Youzhou a fiefdom for Han Shao.

After all, enfeoffment means division of land, and after division of land, even if in name, they are still subjects of Dayong.

Even if Emperor Taikang wanted to mobilize the fortune of Youzhou again, he could no longer do it as freely as before.

At this time, the many divine thoughts and eyes gathered in the void believed that no matter how foolish Taikang was, it was impossible for him to sow such a disaster for himself and the descendants of the Ji family.

In this way, the location and scope of the closed state become obvious.

"There is no better place than the grassland that boy just conquered."

A divine thought laughed.

Suddenly I felt that Emperor Taikang was not completely useless.

Take the present situation for example. The matter of conferring the title of Duke does sound a bit horrifying at first glance, and it has even touched upon the ancestral system of Dayong that has lasted for more than two thousand years.

But in fact, the most that Taikang boy paid for was the title of "Duke of Yan".

"It seems that even if our Emperor does not sit in that position, he is still a shrewd businessman."

There was no concealment of the sarcasm in these words.

This caused many divine thoughts in the void to laugh.

But at this moment, someone suddenly said.

"It's hard to say."

"Don't forget, this word 'name' may seem worthless, but sometimes it is worth a fortune."

These words are quite meaningful.

The divine consciousness in the void was silent for a while, and a voice said hesitantly.

"Not really. Given that kid's origin and background, does he have the guts to have such ambition?"

A soldier of commoner origin, relying on his unreasonable talent, has achieved his current accomplishments and status.

But they still cannot fit in with these ancient aristocratic families with generations of nobility.

If he really has some unrealistic ideas, who will support him then?

Rely on Gongsun of Liaodong, and the military strategist behind Gongsun of Liaodong who had long since withered and declined?

It's just a joke.

They even guessed that Emperor Taikang must have seen through this, which was why he trusted the other party so confidently and boldly.

As this thought flashed through his mind, all the divine thoughts gathered above the Champion City secretly sneered.

I think this is really... unlikely.

Only the divine thought that had just uttered those heart-piercing words was still muttering to itself thoughtfully.

'Everything is unpredictable, who knows?'

Just like the Huang Tian Dao, who could have imagined that a mere second- or third-rate Taoist branch could rely on those ants and lowly people to stir up such a huge storm in this world?

Well--

It is said that the imperial guards of the capital have already moved.

Not to mention being able to completely kill Huang Tiandao in one fell swoop, as long as the overwhelming momentum of Huang Tianman can be stopped in a short period of time, Dayong can still be saved.

But if things go wrong, the glorious Yong Dynasty, which has lasted for more than 2,000 years, will probably be submerged in the long river of history...

And then, where should his clan go?
"Oh, I should think about this carefully..."

The Void Divine Thought sighed softly.

Then, he continued to lower his gaze along with the many Dharma Eyes around him.

……

The many Dharma eyes that appeared above his head neither advanced nor retreated in the face of the imperial dragon energy that symbolized the emperor's majesty.

Li Jin's face gradually turned pale.

"They are all traitors!"

After making such an evaluation, Li Jin looked at Han Shao below. Seeing that Han Shao was still bowing, he actually found this boy more pleasing to the eye.

After slowly exhaling a breath, Li Jin slowed down his tone.

"My Lord, please accept my order."

Han Shao stood up, his expression naturally and appropriately showing shock and surprise.

Acting is a necessary quality for those in a high position.

In comparison, those actors with so-called superb acting skills are nothing but imitations.

"This small and lucky achievement of mine has earned the favor of Your Majesty. How can I expect to receive such a favor again?"

Han Shao looked ashamed.

He was both eager for the imperial edict in Li Jin's hand and felt ashamed to receive it.

Hearing this, Li Jin's face darkened and he scolded.

"Thunder, lightning, rain and dew are all blessings from heaven! How can you, a subject, trade them?"

"Your Majesty has his own thoughts on rewards and punishments! Are you trying to guess his intentions?"

Han Shao promised.

If this eunuch didn't hold the imperial edict in his hand and bear the identity of an angel, and dared to speak to him like this, I'll twist his head off!

"I dare not!"

"Since you don't dare, why don't you accept the order?"

Faced with Li Jin's repeated urging, Han Shao seemed to hesitate for a moment before he bent forward.

But just as he was about to touch the imperial edict, Han Shao suddenly stopped.

He looked up at Li Jin and said.

"May I ask the angel, where is the Yan Kingdom that Your Majesty has bestowed upon you?"

Li Jin was somewhat dissatisfied with Han Shao's slow response.

But thinking that he would have to explain the matter clearly to him eventually, he simply hummed and displayed a feng shui map in the air with a wave of his hand.

"My Lord, please look at this."

The decree had not yet been handed over, and Li Jin's address had not changed. Han Shao took the opportunity to look up at the geomancy map that appeared in the void, which was drawn by the power of the True Immortal.

"Including Guanjun City and Langju City, as well as the three prefectures and eleven counties of Youbeizhuo, Shanggu, and Dingrang, all of them will be your territory of Yan State."

"Besides, His Majesty said that the vast grassland was conquered by you personally, so it will also be incorporated into your Yan State as a reward for your contribution to expanding the territory!"

Han Shao had expected that the Youbei grassland would fall into his hands.

After all, given the current situation in Dayong, the capital has no energy to take care of it, let alone send officials to implement effective management.

What really surprised Han Shao was that Emperor Taikang was willing to give up the three prefectures and thirteen counties of Youbei.

You should know that Youzhou is vast and sparsely populated, with a total of only nine counties and forty-six counties.

This time, Emperor Taikang waved his hand and directly cut one third of Youzhou to him.

This can no longer be described by generosity or magnanimity, this is true grace from heaven!
Seeing Han Shao standing there in a daze, looking a little at a loss, a hint of satisfaction flashed in Li Jin's eyes.

This is the result your majesty wants.

Looking at this kid's journey, whether it's to his soldiers or the fact that he was willing to use his great achievements to ask for an imperial decree to grant marriage for a mere woman this time, it can be seen that this kid seems to have a strong personality, but in fact he is very nostalgic and affectionate.

In this case, Your Majesty will use grace and affection to put a yoke around his neck.

This shackle does not seem to be strong.

But at least during the years that Your Majesty is alive, this guy will never cause trouble.

As for whether we can truly allow Your Majesty to lead us and help Your Majesty revive the Dayong Dynasty, that is hard to say.

It is not something that the servants of the royal family should consider.

"Does your Excellency have any doubts now?"

Han Shao shook his head.

"No."

"In this case, Your Excellency, please accept my order."

"It's not too late now. Your Excellency has already received the imperial decree. It's time for us to return to the capital and report to His Majesty."

After Li Jin urged for the third time, he even made a joke with a relaxed look.

"Well, from now on I will call you lord."

Che Hou was actually granted a fiefdom but only had the word "Jun" in his name.

The Duke owns a country, but he is a real king.

In the future, it will not be considered as an act of usurpation to claim to be the only one in power.

But just as Li Jin was waiting for Han Shao to take the imperial edict, Han Shao did not even extend his hand this time.

"Your Majesty's grace is so great that Shaoming is deeply moved and in tears!"

Han Shao expressed his gratitude, and then changed the subject.

"But your majesty's grace is too great. If Shao is ashamed to accept it, he will be in a state of panic all day long."

"So I dare not obey your order!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Li Jin's relaxed expression suddenly froze.

"You dare to resist the decree?"

Facing the disbelief in Li Jin's eyes, Han Shao remained calm and just said.

"It's not disobedience."

"Han just thinks the content of this imperial edict is open to discussion."

Hearing Han Shao's words, Li Jin suddenly opened his eyes wide.

Are you not satisfied with the three counties and thirteen counties ceded by Your Majesty and want more?

Li Jin didn't expect Han Shao to be so greedy, and a deep disappointment flashed in his eyes.

He had always doubted Han Shao's loyalty to His Majesty.

I have doubted his reverence for the heavenly family.

But I have never doubted his vision and ability.

But now he felt that he had made a mistake.

Being arrogant and presumptuous is irrelevant.

But people should know themselves.

Being reckless and greedy will only lead to death without a burial place in the end, even if you succeed temporarily!

"Aren't you afraid of being overfilled by your own appetite?"

Seeing Han Shao's loss of intelligence, Li Jin remained calm and spoke frankly.

What he didn't expect was that Han Shao, after hearing this, was a little surprised.

"Stuffed to death? Why did the angel say that?"

Facing Han Shao's words that seemed to be completely ignorant, Li Jin sneered.

Just as he was about to make a sarcastic remark, he saw Han Shao glance at him and show an expression of sudden enlightenment.

"I'm afraid the angel has misunderstood."

"Han just feels that this kind of state-dividing thing has never happened before in the Yong Dynasty."

"If Han accepts this, not only will he be criticized, but he will also cause Your Majesty to be criticized by the world!"

"So I was so anxious that I didn't dare to accept it!"

After Han Shao said this, Li Jin's expression stiffened again.

"Do you really think so?"

Although Li Jin also wanted to ask this question, it did not come from Li Jin's mouth.

At this moment, the red real dragon, which was formed by the dragon energy of the imperial edict, turned its head and lowered its eyes.

Li Jin was stunned for a moment, then he prostrated himself before the red dragon with a look of panic on his face.

"I am an incompetent old servant, and I have caused Your Majesty to come in person. I deserve the death penalty!"

The red true dragon did not look at the old slave bowing his head, but instead turned his gaze back to the Dharma eyes formed by the rays of light in the void above his head.

"Do you really think I am old and about to die?"

The tone was flat, and the aura of the red real dragon that was the gathering of the emperor's dragon energy in this imperial edict was not very strong.

But upon hearing these words, the Void Dharma Eyes were instantly annihilated like stars.

The Dharma Eye was destroyed, and the divine consciousness within it was also wiped out.

A voice in the void shouted angrily.

"Taikang! Don't be too..."

The last sound of the word "太" had not yet been completed, but it had already turned into a cry of fear.

"Red Emperor Sword!"

At this moment, countless eyes saw a terrifying red sword light crossing the sky from the Nangong Palace of the Divine Capital.

After just a few breaths, it landed somewhere in the southwest of Dayong.

"I will grant you a sword for the time being. If you do it again, I will kill you without mercy."

"Still not thankful?"

After a moment, the voice in the void spoke in a muffled voice, as if it was holding back the pain.

"Your Majesty's gift!"

"Thank you very much!"

The red dragon nodded with satisfaction.

"In that case, then leave."

"Yes - obey the decree!"

In just such a short moment, the sky over the entire Champion City was clear again.

The red true dragon withdrew its gaze and fell on Han Shao again.

"What do you think of my handling of this matter?"

Han Shao heard this and said seriously.

"Your Majesty is merciful. This is a blessing for all the souls in the world!"

Wear it a thousand times, but flattery never wears it.

A hint of joy flashed across the huge eyes of the red true dragon, but then his mind moved.

"If you were me, what would you do?"

After saying that, he did not forget to comfort her.

"Speak boldly, I pardon you."

In that case, Han Shao won't be polite.

Han Shao said as he bowed respectfully to the red dragon.

"The people of Shao fought and killed Han Er on the battlefield, but they did not have the broad mind of your majesty."

“I only know…”

As he spoke, he raised his eyes and looked at the real dragon.

"kill!"

"Kill one to warn the rest."

……

(End of this chapter)