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Chapter 513: The Marquis of Zhenguo (Three more chapters, please subscribe)
About three hours later, Lin Rui's consciousness returned to his alien body.

At this time, his alter ego was wearing a second-grade python robe and a golden crown on his head. In his sleeves was an imperial edict he had received not long ago, as well as a letter that Han Baxian had sent to him using the 100,000-mile flying letter.

This was the reason Han Baxian explained to him. He said that the reason why the Grand Astronomical Master wanted him to temporarily serve as the Junior Secretary of the Honglu Temple was because the Grand Astronomical Master of the Palace of Gods was worried about the officials of the Honglu Temple and some people in the court, so he wanted him to help keep an eye on them.

Lin Hao is the party involved in the blasphemy incident and the main investigator. His position is unquestionable. Moreover, as the commander of the Assassination Bureau, he is considered to be the one in the court who has a better understanding of the extraterritorial demons. His participation in the negotiations can help the Song court to see through the true situation of the extraterritorial demons.

Lin Rui thought that Dasitian and Han Baxian had found the right person. He had an extraordinary understanding of the Earth Federation!

He looked strange and used the quantum communication system to open the interface of a mainstream news website.

This interface is full of news related to the Song Dynasty's ultimatum, filling the field of vision, but the titles used in these news are like schizophrenia, and even have two completely different standpoints.

The government is selling out the country! The president visits the Song Dynasty with the intention of selling out the country's sovereignty! He also sells out the Federation's meritorious alien walkers!

The Song Dynasty's ultimatum reminds me of the numerous unequal treaties that the West forced small and weak nations to sign with the use of giant warships and cannons in the 19th century.

If you hand over the White Wolf of the Star Sea, all the alien walkers will be in danger!

Study the abyss, understand the abyss, master the abyss—this is the inevitable path for mankind!

What's Wrong with Changsheng?

"In order to control the Abyss, can you harm Federation citizens and conduct illegal human experiments?"

"Deciphering the Origin and Current Status of the Changsheng Society."

The Immortal Society—The Black Hand Manipulating the Government!

"It can be confirmed that the Changsheng Society is the largest drug dealer and pirate supporter of this century!"

Is the Changsheng Society's research into the abyss for the benefit of all humanity or for personal gain?

The President's personal trip to Tianjixing to mediate is both courageous and a national disgrace!

It is obvious that there are two forces with completely different political positions trying to manipulate public opinion. One side is most likely the Changsheng Society; the other side may have conflicts with the Changsheng Society, deeply hate the Changsheng Society, or want to avoid war with the Abyss.

As far as Lin Rui knew, there were also several very powerful political forces within the Federation that were fighting fiercely and attacking each other.

Lin Rui knew that Li Jianglong's inclination was to declare the Changsheng Society an illegal organization and eliminate it, or to arrest Zang Shaochen and hold him accountable, but he must not hand him over.

As for the scientific research data related to the Eastern Abyss, you can hand over some of it, but not all of it.

East Asia has a similar attitude to Li Jianglong. Their position is actually tougher. They believe that they cannot bow to the abyss and that the rule of law of the Earth Federation cannot be interfered with by external forces.

As for Lin Rui himself, he certainly wanted to destroy the Changsheng Society!
At the same time, Lin Rui knew whose food he was eating, and he couldn't eat and destroy the pot at the same time.

Therefore, the Changsheng Society must die, but the Federation and humans cannot suffer too much, and this war must be stopped.

Lin Rui wondered what the Grand Astronomical Master was thinking, actually letting him supervise the negotiations. Wasn't that the same as letting him actually preside over the negotiations?
That mere Minister of the Ministry of Rites, although he was a second-rank official, was still a master of the eighth realm.

But you can go and ask the Minister of the Ministry of Rites whether he dares to speak loudly in front of the Commander of the Bureau of Assassination of Traitors!
However, the federal delegation will not be fully formed until noon two days later, and may have to wait until the evening of the day after tomorrow to arrive in Luojing before the deadline of the Song Dynasty's ultimatum.

Lin Rui lay in front of the desk and casually handled several official matters that Senior Brother Li Li and the alien had failed to handle.

Those were several arrest warrants and search requests involving several high-ranking officials in the court and the overall situation of the Song Dynasty, so Li Li could only give his opinions but could not make a decision for him.

After Lin Rui carefully read the files, he signed and stamped them without hesitation, approving the documents.

After that, he walked straight towards the gate of the Assassination Bureau.

Shangguan Tianyi and Ji Xueying immediately took a step forward and followed closely behind Lin Rui.

The people they met along the way all looked solemn, stepped aside and bowed in respect.

"Master Hou!"

Even those officials of the third and fourth ranks bowed respectfully.

In the past, Lin Rui held a lowly position but commanded great power. Now, not only was he the dignified Marquis of Zhenguo, a second-rank honorific, but he was also the chief priest of the shrine, a third-rank priest! His official rank surpassed that of most officials in the court, and he was undoubtedly awe-inspiring.

The key point is that everyone in the court now knows that Lord Lin is deeply trusted by the gods and the temple!
Look at this person's position—the chief priest of a third-grade shrine! Of the twelve candidates for divine envoys, only five have received this honor.

From this, we can imagine that even if Lord Lin resigns as the commander of the Anti-Traitor Bureau, he will never be reduced to a low-ranking official in the future.

Just as Lin Rui walked to the door of the Assassination Bureau, he saw a carriage hastily stopped on the street in front, and then an official wearing a second-rank red official robe hurried out from inside.

Seeing Lin Rui from afar, he was stunned for a moment, then hurried over and bowed: "Your humble servant, the Minister of the Ministry of Rites, Cao Xi, pays homage to the Marquis of Zhenguo!"

Lin Rui laughed and quickly stepped aside. "Master Cao, please don't be so polite. I don't even dare to pay you a visit. You and I have the same rank, and you are now my superior. This courtesy is a bit excessive."

He took the initiative to extend his hand and helped Cao Xi up. "Master Cao, are you here to discuss the reception of the Heavenly Demon Delegation?"

"I'm here precisely to discuss the matter of the Heavenly Demon Envoys!" Cao Xi rose to his feet and explained, "My Lord, our dynasty has always valued divine rank. Your Excellency is a Third Rank Grand Priest, a true celestial being. How can I compare to you?"

As Cao Xi spoke, he glanced sideways behind Lin Rui.

Behind the commander of the Assassination Bureau, in addition to the Blood Knife Lady who had just been promoted to Dragon Transformation and whose strength was unknown, there was also a 'Sixth Realm Emperor' and three 'Seventh Realm Super King' dragon guards.

Four incredibly powerful Dragon Guards! And one Seventh Realm Super Emperor Dragon Guard isn't here either—who else in history, besides this Marquis of the State, could have this honor?
Look at the python robe behind Lin Rui, and the dragon armor of the devil 'Tian Zhi' that can walk independently, like the so-called robot of the devil, and the nine-chapter pattern on the body of 'Tian Zhi' - now there are rumors outside the court that Lin Hao is the de facto prince of the court, and there is reason for that.

So after receiving the order from the Divine Palace, Cao Xi adjusted his thinking and realized that Lin Hao was the real negotiating envoy.

Cao Xi wondered who he was. Although he held a second-rank official rank and was in charge of one of the nine temples, he was in charge of foreign guests and court ceremonies. If the Grand Astronomical Master of the Divine Palace had not sent a "note" to the Demonic Homeland through the Honglu Temple, he would have had almost no presence in the court. How could he dare to claim to be Lord Lin's superior?

How to negotiate and how to hold people accountable will definitely be based on Lord Lin’s opinion.

Lin Rui nodded slightly, motioning Cao Xi to follow him. "Actually, even if Lord Cao didn't come, I would still go to the Honglu Temple to look for you. Regarding the matter of the Heavenly Demon Envoy, do you have any rules?"

Cao Xi discovered that they were heading towards the "Longweidu" government office. He guessed that it might be related to the disobedient Longwei instructor Xian Yuyan.

Cao Xi then put his thoughts aside. "I've already had the post station south of the city cleaned up to receive the Heavenly Demon Envoys. Next, I'll listen to what they have to say, and then pass their message on to the Divine Envoy Supervisor and the Grand Astronomical Master."

In short, it is a non-stick thing, a non-stick pan, and a tool to convey the intentions of both parties.

"Not appropriate!" Lin Rui frowned, his hands behind his back. "As far as I know, the so-called 'President' of the Heavenly Demons is equal in status to the Son of Heaven of our dynasty. He is the head of all Heavenly Demons and must be treated as such. Go and have the various Imperial Courts in the Shenlin Palace cleared out to serve as the headquarters for the Heavenly Demons' envoys. I will later deploy a battalion of Divine Guards and the Left Army of the Divine Strategy to station themselves in the surrounding area to ensure their safety."

Cao Xi hesitated. "My Lord, from what I understand, the God is furious at the audacity of these extraterritorial demons. It seems unnecessary for us to treat them so generously."

"What a joke! My Song Dynasty is the Celestial Empire, a nation of etiquette!"

Lin Rui snorted, his tone tinged with dissatisfaction. "That Demon President's personal presence in the negotiations is a sign of weakness to the gods. Moreover, this demon has the courage to personally enter enemy territory and display such heroic spirit. Therefore, our Great Song should treat him with courtesy. Otherwise, we will only be laughed at for our rudeness and pettiness."

Lin Rui thought that if he followed Cao Xi's plan to entertain them, public opinion in the Federation would explode.

Cao Xi's heart trembled, and he felt a little admiration in his heart. He thought to himself that it was fortunate that he came to ask Lord Lin for advice, as he had indeed not considered this matter carefully.

"As for how to hold them accountable and negotiate, my plan is to wait until they are settled. I will then go there in person to meet with their Demon President. You don't have to worry."

Lin Rui had already reached the entrance of Longweidu. "However, I still have to trouble Lord Cao with the details of the reception. Lord Cao, please be very careful. All those involved in the reception must be honest and reliable, and all the hospitality supplies must be repeatedly inspected. Don't let anything happen again and bring shame to the Song Dynasty."

After he finished speaking, he patted Cao Xi on the shoulder and strode into Longwei City.

(End of this chapter)