How come I'm invincible?

Chapter 113 Kill! Leave no one alive! This general doesn't want to be blamed by future generations centuries later for not massacring the entire city.

"My dear minister, do you really intend to transfer three thousand iron cavalry from Qin Li's side? I can draw elite troops from the capital garrison, and I will certainly not let you suffer any injustice."

The emperor learned of Lin Fan's thoughts.

My first thought was that this was inappropriate.

He is most afraid that Qin Li will give our beloved minister the old, weak, sick and disabled, wouldn't that make our beloved minister suffer?
Although you, my dear minister, are riding alone to serve the King of Mengye, I still hope you can relax and not overexert yourself.

"No need. The troops of the Beijing Garrison cannot be mobilized. They are here to protect His Majesty and the capital. Besides, I haven't met Qin Li yet. I'd like to take this opportunity to go there and meet him."

Lin Fan's interest in Qin Li has gone from being intense at first to being waning now.

It was entirely after meeting Tudan.

Therefore, they had no expectations regarding Qin Li's special status.

He is searching for the reason for the special nature of this group of people. Although he has no clues yet, it does not stop him from taking big strides towards the world, based on the Central Plains dynasty.

The world is so vast, the truth will eventually come to light.

Before the truth comes out, all he has to do is follow his heart and do whatever he wants. He can't stand arrogant and crazy people, and he can't stand seeing people who are closely related to him living a miserable and helpless life.

The emperor was moved; he wasn't a fool.

How could one not see that his beloved minister was extremely domineering and showed no respect to anyone, yet he gave the emperor ample face in court and in private?

Our beloved minister is absolutely devoted to him and to the country, and is worthy of our trust.

"My dear minister, I hereby issue you an imperial decree. Once you arrive there, do not engage in any violent conflict with Qin Li. Prioritize resolving this matter first; we can discuss other things later," the emperor said.

Lin Fan smiled and said, "Your Majesty, rest assured, I am always very friendly to people and will never have any conflict with Qin Li."

"Oh……"

The emperor blinked, his meaning clear, as if to say, "I truly believe everything you say, but these words are truly hard for me to believe."

They left the palace and returned home.

"Master, you're amazing!" Ning Yu hadn't seen her master for several days. Of course, she also knew that her master had captured Tu Dan, but since her master had gone to the palace, she could only wait at home.

Lin Fan smiled and said, "No need to make a fuss, these are all basic operations, nothing to mention."

Ning Yu looked smug and proud. "Master, I know this is nothing to brag about, but Master, everyone outside says that you single-handedly intimidated the King's tutor of Mengye Kingdom. What was the scene like back then?"

To be honest, Ning Yu was extremely curious about this scene.

Rumors are just rumors.

It's definitely not as vivid as what the master said in person.

"Let's eat first, and talk while we eat," Lin Fan said with a smile. While he was on his way to the border, the Divine Martial Division was also making preparations quickly. With the emperor's financial support, their actions were naturally swift.

Just as Ning Yu had thought.

What others said was completely different from what her master said in person. Especially the scenes her master described, Ning Yu held her bowl and chopsticks, mouth agape, unable to come back to her senses for a long time.

I truly regret it now.

I should have secretly followed my master there.

I can't believe I missed such a domineering scene.

The Ninth Prince was eating with his head down, but his mind was filled with the situation that Brother Lin had just described. To be honest, he really couldn't imagine how explosive the scene must have been.

"Master, you said you're going to conquer Japan, could you take me with you to broaden my horizons?" Ning Yu pleaded. She dreamed of following her master, even though the war with Japan hadn't broken out yet, she could already imagine her master wielding a staff and sweeping across the land with domineering power.

Lin Fan said, "War is not child's play. What are you going there for? The Divine Martial Division is currently being prepared, and they are unfamiliar with the capital. They definitely can't do without you."

He hadn't considered bringing Ning Yu along.

His trip to Japan is to wreak havoc; the scenes will be extremely cruel and terrifying. Ning Yu may seem carefree, but she has an extremely strong ability to endure such things.

But it's best to keep Ning Yu from seeing that bloody scene.

"Master..." Ning Yu said coquettishly.

"Listen to me," Lin Fan said sternly.

"Ok."

Ning Yu was helpless. As a sensible disciple, she naturally understood that since her master had said so, he definitely couldn't take her with him anymore.

What a pity, what a real pity.

at this time.

The residence of the eldest prince.

"Grand Tutor, given the current situation... I truly cannot see the way forward." The First Prince frowned deeply. "Since Lin Fan appeared, all our plans have been disrupted."

The Grand Tutor pondered for a moment and said, "Your Highness, please calm down. In my opinion, there will inevitably be a conflict between Lin Fan and Qin Li. When the two fight, it will be our opportunity."

The eldest prince asked, "Grand Tutor, Qin Li holds military power. What do you think his chances of winning against Lin Fan are?"

This question truly stumped the Grand Tutor.

Qin Li did not take sides with anyone, but as a military commander, he was an unstable factor who could cause trouble at any time. Moreover, even if the eldest prince did inherit the throne and become emperor, he would still need to be wary of the military power in Qin Li's hands.

The Grand Tutor said, "Judging from the current situation, Qin Li is not as good as Lin Fan in terms of personal martial prowess, but don't forget that Qin Li has the power to deploy hundreds of thousands of soldiers, which is something Lin Fan cannot compare to."

"You should be able to see His Majesty's current situation. He is promoting Lin Fan step by step, and there is even a tendency for him to dabble in military power. Once he touches Qin Li's military power, just watch, a bloody storm will be inevitable."

The Grand Tutor was more than happy to accept this.

He doesn't want to provoke Lin Fan now, mainly because this guy doesn't play by the rules. Besides, to be honest, he knows that Lin Fan relies on his martial arts skills and will start a fight at the drop of a hat.

Even after the fight actually started, the emperor still sided with him.

It's so frustrating to think about.

At this moment, the eldest prince's eyes lit up and an idea came to him. "Grand Tutor, I have a plan."

"Oh?" The Grand Tutor asked in surprise, "Tell me about it?"

The eldest prince said, "Isn't he going to lead three thousand elite troops to conquer Japan? In that case, I will send someone across the sea to Japan to inform them in advance, so that they can catch Lin Fan off guard and, ideally, kill him in Japan."

As soon as these words came out.

The Grand Tutor suddenly widened his eyes, staring straight at the First Prince, and said, "First Prince, you must not! You must not make a mistake that violates principles. No matter how we fight against them, at least we are within the rules. If we lose, it is because we are not good enough. But if we collude with Japan, that is treason and defection, and we will be condemned for all eternity."

He never expected the eldest prince to have such thoughts.

Despite his immense power as Grand Tutor, he never considered doing anything that would bring him eternal infamy.

He never even considered defecting to the enemy or usurping the throne.

"Grand Tutor, if you don't tell and I don't tell, how will anyone know?" the First Prince said.

The Grand Tutor abruptly stood up, his gaze piercing, and warned, "Your Highness, do not speak of such things again. If you truly still harbor such thoughts, this Grand Tutor will not help you secure the throne."

Seeing the Grand Tutor's anger, the eldest prince quickly said, "Grand Tutor, please don't be angry. I was just saying it casually."

The Grand Tutor said, “Your Highness, this matter should not be discussed, let alone thought about. Our dignified Central Plains Dynasty is the central country, and all nations should pay tribute to us. However, in recent years, the Mengye Kingdom has been strong and powerful, and has repeatedly invaded our borders, weakening our national strength. As a result, the surrounding small countries have become increasingly rebellious. You have also seen the letter from Japan. This tiny island dares to call itself the Son of Heaven, which is a great act of treason.”

"Yes, yes, the Grand Tutor is right," the eldest prince replied repeatedly.

Seeing that the eldest prince had indeed put aside such thoughts, the Grand Tutor breathed a sigh of relief, then got up and left without saying anything more.

After the eldest prince saw the Grand Tutor off from his residence.

He turned back with his hands behind his back.

With a solemn expression, he pondered for a moment, then summoned his trusted aide and personally handed the letter to the other party, instructing him to depart that very night and travel by merchant ship to Japan.

The Grand Tutor forbade him to do so, but he felt that Lin Fan's existence was a scourge.

If we could get rid of it sooner.

It's good for everyone.

……

Two days later.

Holding the imperial edict, Lin Fan rode out of the capital alone.

A few days later.

The Qin Mansion, located on the southeastern coastal border.

The mansion with its flying eaves and bracket sets is built by the sea and is even more magnificent than a royal palace.

Qin Li was having a banquet with his trusted generals when a personal guard rushed in and said, "General, General Lin Fan, the Divine Martial General, has arrived with His Majesty's decree."

Qin Li wasn't in a hurry.

Even his trusted generals didn't have much affection for this mighty general, Lin Fan.

A few days ago, a eunuch came to deliver a message, demanding that they return two million taels of military pay. This enraged everyone, as there was no such thing as returning military pay.

Nobody paid any attention to it.

Once the military pay arrives, it belongs to them, and no one else can demand it.

At this moment, Qin Li stood up and said, "Let's go and meet this Divine Martial General appointed by His Majesty. We don't want to go back and say that we didn't treat him well."

“General, you are so busy with state affairs, how could you have time to entertain him? Why don’t you let me go instead?” said a trusted general.

Qin Li waved his hand and said, "No, I will personally greet them. Although this is our territory, don't forget that the other side is capable of taking Tudan. If a conflict breaks out, I'm afraid you won't even be able to save your life."

After hearing what the general said, the trusted general pondered it and felt that what he said made perfect sense.

at this time.

Lin Fan, mounted on his horse, looked at the Qin residence before him and narrowed his eyes slightly, surprised that Qin Li's residence was so luxurious.

"General Shenwu has come from afar. I, the governor, have failed to greet you properly. Please forgive me." Qin Li laughed loudly as he strode in with an imposing and majestic air.

Lin Fan looked at Qin Li and said, "Governor Qin, it's our first meeting. I'm quite curious about you, Governor Qin. I'd like to see what kind of person you are who dares to bargain with His Majesty."

As soon as these words came out.

Qin Li's face turned cold, but he still forced a smile. "General Lin is joking. How could I, Qin, dare to bargain with His Majesty? It's just that the suffering of border soldiers is hard to describe in a few words."

"Really? I think Governor Qin's residence is quite nice. Building a Qin Mansion must have cost a lot of money." Lin Fan's tone was very aggressive.

From just a few words exchanged, Qin Li knew that Lin Fan was not someone to be trifled with.

His words were barbed.

"General Lin, this mansion didn't cost much money," Qin Li said with a smile. Suddenly, he noticed that the horse Lin Fan was riding looked familiar. "This horse is...?"

“That’s right, this horse belongs to your son. He gave it to me,” Lin Fan said.

Qin Li would never believe Lin Fan's words. He wouldn't believe even the punctuation marks.

Lin Fan waved the imperial edict in his hand. "Governor Qin, His Majesty's edict is here. Kneel down and receive it."

Qin Li knelt on one knee, and the other trusted generals also knelt down.

Lin Fan read out the imperial edict, and when Qin Li heard its contents, his expression changed slightly. He hadn't expected that the edict would order the transfer of three thousand iron cavalry from his camp, and that they must be elite soldiers.

Qin Li received the imperial decree and asked, "General Lin, do you really intend to lead three thousand iron cavalry to attack Japan?"

"That's right. I also need Governor Qin to personally transfer three thousand iron cavalry to me and prepare ships. I will depart tomorrow," Lin Fan said.

He hasn't had any direct or intense conflict with Qin Li yet.

Not necessary for now.

The most important thing now is to crush Japan and remove this thorn in our side completely.

Qin Li said, "General Lin, please rest in the mansion first. I will arrange for men to be sent to you shortly."

Lin Fan waved his hand and said, "No need for a rest. Governor Qin, please lead me to the military camp to select cavalry."

Qin Li thought for a moment, nodded, and then instructed his trusted adjutant to go to the military camp to make preparations. The adjutant, who had received the order, naturally understood his commander's meaning and quickly left.

……

Military camp and drill ground, banners fluttering in the wind.

Then you see countless soldiers standing tall and straight, their spirits and energy quite impressive.

Lin Fan stood with his hands behind his back, looking at the group of soldiers.

Qin Li said, "General Lin, these are the elite of the elite. They have been stationed here for a long time. The surrounding fishing villages used to be harassed by pirates and other bandits, and they are the ones who helped them."

Immediately, Qin Li announced loudly, "Soldiers, this is Lin Fan, the Divine Martial General of our dynasty. Today, he has come by order of His Majesty to mobilize three thousand iron cavalry to go to sea to conquer Japan. Anyone who wants to go with the General should step forward. Don't say that there is no opportunity to make meritorious contributions. Now this opportunity has come."

The soldiers remained unmoved.

Not a single person stood up.

"Reporting to the Commander, I am seasick," a soldier called out.

Qin Li looked at Lin Fan and said, "General Lin, as you can see, the elite troops under my command were all drawn from various places. They are all experts in land warfare, but they are really not good at naval warfare."

"Seasickness is their biggest drawback."

Qin Li looked quite helpless.

Lin Fan remained indifferent, showing no emotional change. However, some of the adjutants following Qin Li lowered their heads and chuckled to themselves, realizing that trying to transfer elite troops from them was simply a pipe dream.

These soldiers only obeyed the orders of the Qin commander.

Even the emperor's decree was useless.

"Are there any people who don't get seasick?" Lin Fan asked.

"Yes, we do have some..." Qin Li feigned hesitation, "but they are all recruited locally. Although they are good at swimming, they cannot be considered elite soldiers. If the general does not mind, you may wish to take a look."

He led Lin Fan to a corner of the camp.

The soldiers gathered here were indeed much thinner and poorly equipped, but compared to the elite soldiers from before, their eyes revealed a certain ferocity.

"Are these all locals?" Lin Fan asked.

Governor Qin said, "That's right, they're all locals. Lieutenant General Liu, step forward."

A dark-skinned man stepped forward and called out loudly, "Governor."

Governor Qin nodded and introduced, "This is General Lin, the Divine Martial General of the Imperial Court. He has come here to mobilize three thousand elite troops to go to Japan. Do you dare to lead the troops to accompany General Lin on this expedition?"

Upon hearing that it was about attacking Japan, Lieutenant General Liu became somewhat excited. "General Lin, you mean we're going to attack Japan?"

Lin Fan said, "That's right."

Lieutenant General Liu said, "If General Lin does not mind, I am willing to lead troops to accompany the General on the expedition."

Lin Fan looked at General Liu and the group of soldiers behind him and nodded in satisfaction. The so-called elite soldiers were those who had been through many battles and were physically strong.

But these soldiers, who grew up by the sea, all looked very thin and weak.

Qin Li didn't care about these local soldiers, but the imperial court had its rules: to defend the border, it needed to recruit local people as soldiers.

Compared to the loyal soldiers he had personally trained, these local soldiers were like wild children who had a mother but no milk to drink.

"Alright, then you're the ones." Lin Fan had very low requirements for his soldiers; as long as they had hands and feet and could carry things, that was fine.

Then, he looked at Qin Li and said, "Governor Qin, preparing a set of armor and a warhorse for each of them should not be a problem, right?"

Governor Qin said, "There is no problem, but it's hard to get warhorses. Unlike the inland areas, the demand for warhorses is very low here, so I'm afraid we won't be able to gather enough people."

Lin Fan smiled slightly, "Governor Qin, please try to raise as much as you can."

“Okay, I’ll do my best,” Qin Li said.

Much later, after Lin Fan left.

One of his trusted confidants said, "Commander, do we really need to gather enough warhorses for him?"

Qin Li snorted and said, "What nonsense. People can be found anytime, but you know how long it takes to train good warhorses. However, this is His Majesty's decree, and I don't want to break ties with Lin Fan for the time being. Go find some weak horses to make up the numbers for him."

The confidant suddenly realized and said with a smile, "I understand."

Qin Li said, "Those who went with him this time were all locals, and they didn't have much combat experience. He thought he could conquer Japan with only three thousand men. I think he was delusional. After he sent all these people to die in Japan, I'll see how he faces the scorn of the local villagers when he comes back."

The confidant chuckled, then said with a headache, "But with these three thousand men on an expedition to Japan, we'll have to handle all the logistics for the ships. The court is clearly taking advantage of our newly acquired military pay."

Qin Li waved his hand and said, "Give it to him, give it all to him. It will take about forty ships to transport three thousand people. Prepare food and fresh water for him. A battle cannot be started at will. I want to see how he commands it."

"understood."

a few days later.

With everything ready, dozens of ships of various sizes were moored on the shore, and the soldiers carried their belongings onto the ships.

Qin Li stood beside Lin Fan and said with a smile, "General Lin, then this governor would like to congratulate you in advance on your resounding victory."

Lin Fan looked at Qin Li, smiled, and said nothing more.

Lieutenant General Liu approached and said, "General, everything is ready and we can set off at any time."

Lin Fan said, "Then let's set off now, without wasting any more time."

"Yes, General," replied Lieutenant General Liu, and immediately went to inform them of the departure.

"Governor Qin, farewell," Lin Fan said.

"General Lin, have a safe journey," Qin Li said with a smile.

Lin Fan looked at Qin Li with a meaningful gaze, which gave Qin Li a bad feeling, as if the other party was telling him, "Our business hasn't even started yet. When I return victorious, it will be time to settle accounts with you."

If Lin Fan knew what Qin Li was thinking, he would definitely give him a thumbs up.

Not bad.

You guessed correctly.

He is currently leading troops to conquer Japan and has no intention of breaking ties with Qin Li for the time being. Once the war is over and he returns, having crushed Japan, it will be time for him to settle accounts with Qin Li properly.

As the ships sailed away from the port in a grand procession, the local people waved goodbye. Their children were on board, embarking on a long voyage. What parent wouldn't worry?

"Governor Qin, how long will this battle last?" a commoner couldn't help but ask.

Qin Li remained silent.

But the adjutant beside him couldn't help but sigh, "Whether they'll return from this trip is still unknown." "Huh?"

Upon hearing this, the people's expressions changed drastically, and they all looked at the military officer who had spoken, completely bewildered.

The adjutant said, "The expedition to Japan was decided by this General Shenwu. He only wants three thousand men. How can such a small force be enough for an expedition? Our Commander Qin tried to dissuade him, but to no avail. He is a favorite of the current emperor, and no one can stop him once he has made a decision."

The people looked into the distance in panic.

But it's too late to say anything now.

Because the ship had already sailed away.

……

on board.

Lieutenant General Liu took the map, went into the cabin, and unfolded it. "General, this is a map of Japan. We will disembark from here."

Lin Fan glanced at the map, showing no interest whatsoever, and asked, "Hmm, who is currently in power in Japan?"

"Reporting to the General, twenty years ago, multiple shogunates were fighting each other. Now, they have been unified by a regime that calls itself the Toyotomi regime. Its leader is ambitious and once boasted that he would destroy Silla in three years and pacify the Central Plains in five years."

"Heh." Lin Fan tapped the table lightly with his fingertips. "A tiny place like this dares to claim it can conquer the Central Plains?"

General Liu said, "Yes, they are very arrogant. In recent years, Japan has been paying tribute, and relations have eased somewhat. Japanese people often come here to do business, get drunk, and say that their Toyotomi regime is so terrible and that they want to annex our Central Plains dynasty."

Lin Fan pressed his palm against the map and sneered, "The Toyotomi regime? It will be gone soon."

Upon hearing what the general said, Lieutenant General Liu felt his blood boil. "General," he asked, "do we have any strategies for the future? For example, could we seize the opportunity to strike at the heart of the enemy's territory and wipe out the high-ranking officials of the Toyotomi regime in one fell swoop?"

"There is no strategy."

"what?"

Lin Fan said, "The Japanese are wolves in sheep's clothing and cannot be allowed to live. After landing, keep your swords sheathed and your armor on, and kill them as soon as you encounter them. Fight your way to the center of Japan."

General Liu opened his mouth slightly, "General... isn't this a bit too impulsive? The Japanese army is not small. Although their equipment cannot compare with ours, such blatant display could lead to an encirclement crisis."

"Don't be afraid, just trust me. I'm not good at military formations, but I am good at killing. You'll see when the time comes," Lin Fan said.

General Liu stood there, stunned, looking at the general before him, seemingly wanting to say something but holding back.

The sea breeze, carrying a salty, fishy smell, rushed into the cabin, and he shivered inexplicably.

Sailing all the way.

The soldiers on the ship gazed into the distance, discussing their expedition against Japan.

"So, what's the background of our mighty general?"

"I don't know, but Lieutenant General Liu said that this Divine Martial General is very powerful. He did one thing: he single-handedly intimidated the King's tutor of Mengye Kingdom."

"Wow? That's amazing?"

"Hmm, quite impressive. But this time, leading only three thousand of us, can they really launch an expedition against Japan?"

"Who knows? Anyway, we're not valued by Governor Qin. I cherish this opportunity to go on a campaign. If I die on the battlefield, my family will receive a pension, and my brother will have money to get married."

"Yes, we do have armor. This is the first time I've ever touched armor with my own hands. Under Governor Qin, only elite soldiers are qualified to wear it. At most, we've only ever worn rattan armor."

"Nonsense, once we put on our armor, we can take on ten or even twenty men."

Clearly, they all knew how domineering the armor was.

a few days later.

A coastline appears.

The soldiers on the ship were tense yet expectant. General Liu immediately gave the order, instructing the soldiers to put on their armor and prepare all the food and other supplies, ready to go ashore.

Lin Fan jumped from the boat onto the shore, feeling at ease as he stepped onto the thick mud.

Under the command of Lieutenant General Liu, the soldiers in armor came ashore one after another, all of them looking very excited. They lined up in an orderly manner.

Lin Fan said loudly, "My lords, this is Japan. Today, I, Lin Fan, have brought you to this land to destroy Japan. I'm sure you've often seen the Japanese pirates harassing the coastal defenses, burning, killing, looting, and committing all sorts of atrocities. Now is the time to teach them a lesson."

"Don't worry, since I, Lin Fan, have taken you out, I will definitely bring you back safely."

"When this campaign ends, you will be remembered for all time."

The soldiers shouted and yelled.

General Liu, on the other hand, had a solemn expression on his face. He felt that he might not be able to return from this campaign. He really did not expect that this mighty general had no ability to arrange troops.

Hey!
to be frank.

General Liu was truly desperate, but even despair was useless.

Sudden.

A deafening roar of battle erupted.

Suddenly, Japanese soldiers appeared on the distant plains, a vast and dark mass, a sight that instantly made General Liu's heart leap into his throat.

"There is an enemy attack. Everyone, prepare for battle."

He hadn't expected the Japanese to find out so quickly, and judging from their appearance, they were clearly prepared. How could this be? They had only just landed.

Even if Japan were to deploy its troops with incredible speed, it couldn't possibly be that fast.

A bad feeling crept into my mind.

That means someone tipped them off, letting Japan know their whereabouts in advance.

Lin Fan looked calmly into the distance, his eyes slightly narrowed.

"Was their whereabouts leaked?"

Of course, he didn't think it was Qin Li who did it, since Qin Li had been under his nose the whole time. In other words, someone had tipped off Japan before he even left the capital.

And the only person capable of doing something like this is probably the Grand Tutor.

Alright, alright, you dog Grand Tutor, just wait until I get back and settle the score with you.

"Shoot the arrow!!!"

A cacophony of bird language drifted from Japan.

call out!
call out!
A series of whooshing sounds echoed through the air.

General Liu roared, "Raise your shields and protect the general!"

Faced with the overwhelming rain of arrows, Lin Fan did not panic at all. Instead, he picked up his iron rod and rushed towards the Japanese army. After a quick glance, he estimated that there were about five or six thousand Japanese soldiers.

Their equipment was rudimentary; apart from the leader who wore armor, the others were all wearing rattan armor.

But when he looked at the general, he was completely shocked. He saw General Lin charging into the Japanese army's ranks, sweeping across with his club.

boom! boom! boom!
A series of booming sounds resounded throughout.

When the group of Japanese pirates were swept by the iron rods, their bodies exploded, and blood mist filled the air. General Liu was dumbfounded. After the rain of arrows failed to cause them any harm,

General Liu roared, "Charge!"

Clad in armor, they charged towards the Japanese pirates under the leadership of Lieutenant General Liu.

at this time.

The Japanese general who led his troops to surround Lin Fan was stunned by the sight of him fighting. He was dumbfounded, as if he had seen a ghost, and had no choice but to shout and yell.

"Haha, this is more satisfying!" Lin Fan roared, each swing of his staff unleashing his domineering power. He felt no pressure whatsoever in killing the Japanese soldiers.

Even seeing the Japanese pirates he had smashed made him feel incredibly refreshed.

As armored soldiers joined the battle, the group of Japanese pirates was instantly scattered, mainly because the pirates found the armor worn by their opponents to be terrifying.

Their knives struck it, but caused no damage, only leaving a white mark.

The soldiers brought out by Lin Fan were terrified when they faced the Japanese pirates wielding their swords, but when they saw that the sword had not caused any harm, they were relieved.

Overflowing with confidence, they swung their swords and cut down their opponents, only to realize how domineering they were once clad in armor.

The Japanese pirates' army of several thousand was quickly scattered, resulting in a one-sided massacre.

There is no chance of winning.

The general leading this group of Japanese pirate soldiers was named Kato.

He stared in horror at the scene before him, especially at the man wielding the iron rod, who was a devil among devils, utterly terrifying.

"Run."

There were Japanese pirates howling and screaming like ghosts.

Seeing that things were going badly, Kato knew that his army was about to collapse. He tightened the reins and turned to run away, but Lin Fan would not let him escape. He threw the iron rod in his hand and pierced through the horse between Kato's legs.

Bang.

Kato fell off his horse, looking extremely disheveled.

Just as he was about to get up and continue his escape, he was surrounded by a group of soldiers.

Kato looked on in utter horror.

Lin Fan walked up to him and said, "Ask him how he knew we were coming."

After General Liu spoke a few words to Kato, he...

“General, he was just following orders. As for how he found out, he doesn’t know either,” said Lieutenant General Liu.

Lin Fan waved his hand. "Kill him."

"Yes."

General Liu swung his sword and, under the terrified gaze of the other man, chopped off his head with a single stroke.

Lin Fan looked at the soldiers, "Is no one injured?"

"No."

"General, he's twisted his ankle!" a soldier shouted.

Lin Fan looked at the limping soldier and said, "Hmm, not bad. You charged into battle bravely and were wounded. I'll give you credit for that."

The soldier with the sprained ankle lowered his head shyly.

He twisted his ankle because the ground was uneven, and he wasn't paying attention and charged too fast.

"Thank you, General."

Lin Fan nodded and said, "Clean up the scene, keep their horses, and continue on our way."

At this moment, General Liu looked at Lin Fan with shock in his eyes. He had seen everything that had just happened. General Lin was too terrifying, as fierce as a monster.

The main force continued its march.

With ample supplies, conquering Japan would be no challenge. As for encountering a large force blocking his way, he was not afraid at all. He only needed to charge into battle and kill the leader to demoralize the Japanese pirates.

I don’t know how long.

Ahead, a village appeared, its walls inferior to those of the Central Plains dynasties, consisting only of wooden railings. Some Japanese civilians, seeing the soldiers in armor exuding a murderous aura, fled back to their village in terror.

General Liu asked softly, "General, does entering the city mean we're going to massacre everyone in it?"

Lin Fan did not give an immediate reply.

Instead, he frowned and pondered.

Massacre the city?

This is a very heavy topic, and he is currently very conflicted about it.

But soon, when he saw the Japanese people taking up arms and standing on the wooden city walls, shouting and yelling in a ferocious manner, he knew that his mercy was superfluous.

Perhaps his momentary mercy now could very well lead to heavy casualties among the people of the Central Plains dynasty a hundred or even several hundred years from now.

Perhaps future generations will cry out, "General Jinmu, you had already arrived in Japan, why were you so soft-hearted and gave them the opportunity to bite back?"

"Kill them all, leave no one alive," Lin Fan said, his killing intent boiling.

Lieutenant General Liu took a deep breath. "Yes."

Lin Fan blasted open the wooden city gate with a single blow, and the soldiers behind him rushed in. Instantly, cries of agony filled the city. Lin Fan, standing at the gate, watched with a solemn expression.

His hands gripped the iron bar tightly.

He might be called a butcher, a serial killer.

But it didn't matter. He always reminded himself that he could never be soft-hearted when dealing with certain ethnic groups. Weeds can't be burned out; they will grow back in the spring breeze.

Not long after, Lieutenant General Liu rushed over and said, "General, there are some children that the soldiers are reluctant to harm. Please make a decision, General."

Lin Fan said coldly, "Are you all so merciful? Or do you hope that when they grow up, they will kill your whole family and rape your wives and daughters?"

Upon hearing this, Lieutenant General Liu bowed his head and accepted the order, saying, "Yes, General."

I don’t know how long.

The village was quiet, and the air was filled with a strong smell of blood.

The soldiers are still somewhat dazed. After experiencing this incident, they have developed a deep sense of awe for the Divine General.

Lin Fan said, "Let the soldiers rest on the spot."

"Yes, General."

Lieutenant Liu responded.

And right now.

A voice came.

"General, we've found something, we've found something..." A soldier rushed over.

Lin Fan asked, "What discovery?"

The soldier said, "We just found a lot of ragged people in a cellar. When we were about to kill them, they claimed to be from the Central Plains and asked us if we were from the Central Plains."

“Bring them here.”

"Yes."

Soon, dozens of emaciated people came in a panic. Along the way, they saw corpses everywhere. When they saw Lin Fan, the group of people knelt down in unison.

"General, please save us!"

Lin Fan asked, "How did you end up here?"

"General, we were all captured and enslaved by the people here. We were forced to farm for them and build things for them. I have been captured for five years."

The thin man who was speaking wiped away his tears and couldn't help but cry as he recalled the past years.

General Liu suddenly remembered something and exclaimed in surprise, "No wonder every year people report to the authorities that their family members have gone missing and they can't find them no matter how hard they search. It turns out they were kidnapped to Japan."

The man said, “Yes, they were all kidnapped. There used to be about a hundred of us here, but many have died over the years. Some women were also kidnapped and trampled on at will by the locals. Their expressions when they were angry and shouting were very ferocious. I saw with my own eyes a thirteen or fourteen-year-old girl being publicly assaulted and tortured to death by a group of locals. They said we were lowly and despicable people who could only be their slaves.”

The soldiers, who were initially dazed upon hearing these words, clenched their fists, their anger burning.

They never imagined that their compatriots would suffer such torment.

hateful!

It's really abominable.

General Liu was burning with anger. He had initially thought that the general's order to leave no one alive was rather cruel, but now it seemed that the general was indeed prescient; some ethnic groups really could not be spared.

Lin Fan said, "I am Lin Fan, the Divine Martial General. I have been ordered to lead the army to attack Japan. Would you like to join the army and work in the logistics? When I reach the headquarters of the Toyotomi regime, I will take you home. Are you willing?"

“We are willing, we are willing, but General, I know of a place that specializes in selling people from the Central Plains, and there are even merchants from the Central Plains who actively cooperate with them to sell our compatriots here.”

"Hmm?" Upon hearing this, Lin Fan waved his hand and said, "The rest is over. Everyone get moving. You lead the way."

"Yes, General."

Lin Fan never expected that there would be people from the Central Plains who would actively cooperate with the Japanese to sell their own people. Thinking of this, Lin Fan's killing intent surged, and he felt that killing them with a stick would be too merciful.

I really want to skin him alive, tear him apart, and shred him into a million pieces.

……

Renji.

There is a huge market here, where merchants from the Central Plains often come to trade people.

Since merchants from the Central Plains were the mainstream here, the Japanese people naturally also mastered some of the Central Plains language.

"Come and see! These are top-quality slaves from the Central Plains!" A merchant from the Central Plains shouted in front of a large cage, instantly attracting the attention of many Japanese.

For these Japanese, having one or two slaves from the Central Plains was a symbol of status. Most preferred male slaves, as they represented labor power.

Women, on the other hand, are quite popular.

This allowed the Japanese to act with impunity and humiliate women from the Central Plains, just as they would humiliate the Central Plains dynasties. In particular, some people with perverse tastes liked to buy female slaves from the Central Plains.

"How much is this?" A lewd-looking Japanese man stared intently at the disheveled woman in the cage, nodding occasionally.

He was clearly quite satisfied with these slaves.

"Five taels of silver."

The Central Plains merchants smiled and opened their hands. This business was extremely profitable for them; the biggest loss was in transportation, and everything else was free.

"It's a bit expensive." The Japanese man frowned, clearly unable to accept such a price.

The merchant from the Central Plains said, "This is expensive? This female slave is thirteen years old, just the right age. If you don't buy her, plenty of others will."

"Alright, five taels it is. Open the cage and let me check the goods with my fingers."

"Good."

And right now.

Panic and terrified screams came from afar.

(End of this chapter)