How come I'm invincible?

Chapter 125 By the mandate of Heaven, may your life be long and prosperous, who can stop you?
a few days later.

Haiphong County Town.

Lin Fan led his iron cavalry into the city in a grand procession.

"With Qin Li's intelligence network, he should have received the news by now that I've left the capital. Why does he seem to have no reaction at all?" Lin Fan looked at the peaceful and prosperous people in the city, where there was no oppressive atmosphere.

I still have some doubts.

The historian Wang said, "Perhaps Qin Li realized that things had come to this point and there was no chance of turning the tide, so he surrendered."

Lin Fan shook his head and said, "Lord Wang, you underestimate Qin Li. He is a man of great stature, far beyond the reach of a simpleton."

In his youth, Qin Li served the court with his skills and aspired to advancement. However, in his middle age, he rose to the highest position in the court and held military and political power. His inner thoughts must have changed.

The historian was quite satisfied with what he had gained from accompanying the general on this trip.

The recorded content would be quite striking if placed among the records of all dynasties.

In the fifty-third year of Yonghe, His Majesty appointed the Divine Martial General, who led thirty iron cavalry to seize military power in Liaodong. Now, he is heading straight for the camp of Qin Li, the Left Commander of the Five Armies Commandery.

He knew that the most crucial moment was yet to come.

Once Qin Li is captured, the generals of the opposing faction will realize that their patron has fallen, and they will have only one choice in life: to return to the capital, confess their crimes, and beg His Majesty for forgiveness.

The people in the city looked at the imposing and extraordinary Lin Fan.

Knowledgeable locals recognized the flag and whispered among themselves, telling those around them that it belonged to the Divine Martial General. The local people had a very good impression of the Divine Martial General.

After all, the monument commemorating the suppression of the Japanese pirates was built for the people here.

Both are prosperous.

The general made their place famous, and their way of repaying him was through reverence.

Before long, Lin Fan led his iron cavalry to the training ground. A chilling aura enveloped the area. At the entrance to the training ground stood soldiers holding long spears, their spirits high.

As Lin Fan appeared, the soldiers at the gate turned their attention to him.

"Welcome, Great General Shenwu."

The soldier knelt on one knee and said respectfully.

Lin Fan gripped the reins and slowed down. "Where is your Commander Qin?"

"Reporting to the General, Commander Qin is currently deploying troops and training soldiers on the field," the soldier replied.

Lin Fan didn't say much. After entering the training ground, on that vast sandy area, the sounds of fighting continued. The soldiers trained in an orderly manner. Any general who saw this scene would have to praise them. They were truly the elite of the elite.

They were all very brave and skilled in battle.

On the command platform not far away, Qin Li sat calmly and steadily, his gaze cold and detached as he looked at Lin Fan and the others who were slowly entering.

He waved.

The general beside him shouted, "Halt!!!"

Wow!
The soldiers returned to their ranks and stood in their original positions, making way for the command post, their eyes fixed on Lin Fan.

As soldiers, how could they not know that the person who had come was the Divine Martial General?

His military exploits were outstanding.

He was said to be non-human, brave as a god, skilled at single-handedly infiltrating enemy camps, entering enemy ranks as if they were nothing, and taking the enemy general's head.

Lin Fan and Qin Li stood some distance apart, their eyes meeting. Neither of them looked away, and an invisible force seemed to be colliding with them.

The soldiers clearly felt an immense sense of oppression.

That was a clash between the two different auras of Governor Qin and the Divine Martial General.

The generals around Qin Li glared angrily at Lin Fan. They had followed Governor Qin all this time, and all they had thought about was making meritorious contributions, not making meritorious contributions for the current emperor.

Instead, it was for their Qin governor.

at this time.

Qin Li asked, "May I ask what important matter brings General Shenwu here today?"

"Qin Li, are you asking a question you already know the answer to, or are you just pretending to be crazy?" Lin Fan said, then tugged at the reins, and Ye Zhao spurred its horse closer to Qin Li.

Lin Fan's gaze fell on the soldiers on both sides.

He dared to lead thirty iron cavalrymen, showing he was never afraid of Qin Li's large army. Of course, his fearlessness did not mean that the historian was unafraid. For the historian, the current situation was very unclear, with conflict imminent and the situation escalating at any moment.

One of Qin Li's confidants angrily said, "How dare you! Is this how you speak to Governor Qin? This is our territory. Even if you are the Divine Martial General, you have to behave yourself. Otherwise, my brothers won't be so lenient!"

"Hahaha..." Lin Fan laughed, then suddenly his expression hardened, and the iron rod on his back transformed into a streak of light that shot through the air with lightning speed, piercing through Qin Li's trusted confidant with a soft thud.

Blood splattered.

Qin Li's eyes widened, clearly not expecting Lin Fan to make a move at this moment.

Moreover, the speed was so fast that even he didn't have time to react.

The surrounding soldiers stirred.

Lin Fan angrily rebuked, "What do you all want to do? Do you all want to rebel? You must remember that you are soldiers of the Central Plains Dynasty. You are protecting every inch of the Central Plains Dynasty's land, protecting your parents, wives and children, not this group of rebels who want to rebel."

The words were as loud as thunder, and the soldiers around were shaken.

I didn't dare to move.

Ye Zhao continued forward, his horse lifting its hooves and stepping onto the command platform. There he saw Lin Fan looking down at Qin Li. "Qin Li, Chen Liang in Liaodong has already confessed that you plotted a rebellion. What else do you have to say?"

"You accuse me of rebellion? Is it based solely on someone else's words?" Qin Li said coldly.

Lin Fan said, "If you were still a real man, you would dare to take responsibility for your actions. Chen Liang is indeed loyal to you. He didn't even take His Majesty's decree seriously. He only wanted to seize military power and start a rebellion for you. He is truly loyal."

Upon hearing this, Qin Li's expression changed slightly.

What did you do to him?

“Naturally, the entire family will be executed,” Lin Fan said.

Qin Li abruptly stood up, his gaze fixed on Lin Fan. "How could you do this? Even if he defied the imperial decree, it should be left to His Majesty to decide his fate. What right do you have?"

Lin Fan waved his hand and said, "Qin Li, I didn't come here to waste time talking nonsense with you. The evidence of your plot to rebel is irrefutable. Do you want to come back to the capital with me in a dignified manner, or do you want me to save face for you?"

As soon as these words came out.

The generals around Qin Li suddenly stood up and said angrily, "Commander, he's obviously got you cornered. All the brothers are here. I don't believe he can kill us all."

Where are the brothers of the Iron Battalion?

The general shouted and looked at his brothers beside him.

"exist!!!"

The thousand soldiers of the Iron Battalion responded loudly.

The general pointed at Lin Fan and said, "Lin Fan, others may fear you, but we don't. You rely on His Majesty's trust to do whatever you want. You've sidelined the Grand Tutor, and now you don't even want to let go of our Commander Qin. You're arbitrarily framing him for treason. All you want is to control the court. Let me tell you, we brothers have fought alongside Commander Qin in battle after battle."

"Don't even think about arbitrarily pinning charges on our governor."

Lin Fan ignored the general and instead calmly looked at the many soldiers of the Iron Battalion. The soldiers who had just been shouting met the eyes of the Divine Martial General.

In an instant, they lowered their heads in tension and fear.

The reputation of the Divine Martial General was extremely high among them, and many soldiers discussed it privately.

The most discussed topic was the soldiers who followed the general to quell the Japanese pirates.

Their luck is truly boundless.

He truly made great achievements.

They were quite envious.

Lin Fan slowly spoke, "Soldiers present, do you truly wish to follow Qin Li in rebellion and betray the country, thus being nailed to the pillar of shame? Do you want your wives, children, and elderly parents to feel ashamed for you?"

"Now that the historian is present, every word and action here will be recorded."

"I don't want you to have chosen the wrong path."

"Put down your weapons, and this matter will no longer concern you. You will still be good soldiers of the Central Plains Dynasty."

Lin Fan really didn't want them to make the wrong choice.

He didn't want to massacre the soldiers of the Central Plains Dynasty, but he also knew that some soldiers had been thoroughly brainwashed and might not change because of his few words.

The soldiers of the Iron Battalion looked at each other, their eyes filled with confusion.

to be frank.

They don't know what to choose now.

It's not that they want to rebel.

However, they were soldiers under the command of Governor Qin. Over the years, the generals had always told them that they were Governor Qin's soldiers and that Governor Qin's orders were above all else.

As soldiers, they believed that the world was vast and that His Majesty was the greatest.

But since the general had said so, they certainly couldn't say that the general was wrong and that the emperor should be the greatest. That was definitely not acceptable. Over time, they got used to it.

You can say that the governor is the highest-ranking official.

Now that this has happened, their inner thoughts and the ideas they have been indoctrinated with have clashed violently.

As a result, the brain is in a dazed state for a moment.

"Enough!" Qin Li said angrily, stopping his confidant from escalating the situation further. Instead, he said, "Lin Fan, I can go to the capital with you, but can you agree to one condition?"

"Go ahead," Lin Fan said.

Qin Li asked, "Can you let them go?"

Lin Fan laughed and said, "Qin Li, I didn't lay a hand on you, not because I was afraid of your troops, but because I valued your past contributions to the stability of the Central Plains Dynasty. Their rebellious intentions are probably even stronger than yours. Do you think I should let them live?"

Upon hearing this, Qin Li took a deep breath; he was feeling extremely agitated.

If it were another general leading thirty iron cavalry...

He doesn't even care about him.

With a single call, hundreds would respond and raise an army in rebellion; who could stop them?

But the key is Lin Fan. This guy's personal strength is terrifying. Qin Li considers himself to be born with divine strength, but compared to Lin Fan, he is simply a small fry.

He has conducted a thorough investigation.

What he learned was something he could hardly have imagined.

He possesses immense strength and is impervious to swords and spears.

One person can form an army, which is unmatched by thousands of troops; it is a power that no human can possess.

He did have many soldiers, but it was no use. He believed that if he resisted, all the generals present, including himself, would be killed in the blink of an eye.

"Commander, what are we afraid of? Soldiers, charge! Take him down and everything will be fine!" a trusted general said anxiously.

Qin Li shook his head; facing Lin Fan, he truly couldn't muster any fighting spirit.

"Lin Fan, I give up resistance and will return to the capital with you. I will explain the situation to His Majesty truthfully." Qin Li knew that the soldiers on the scene did not have a strong will to resist.

It makes sense when you think about it.

What are we rebelling against?
Although the current dynasty has many problems, ordinary people can still eat their fill. Soldiers also have families. They join the army not only to serve the court, but also to supplement their family income with military pay.

Moreover, Lin Fan's reputation as the Divine Martial General is now too great.

If they were to truly rebel, it would be quite good if they could have several thousand soldiers determined to follow them. But would several thousand be enough? Clearly not.

Moreover, the most crucial figure is Chen Liang of Liaodong.

The main force is there.

Who would have thought that Lin Fan, having also learned of the situation in Liaodong, did not come to him first, but instead went to Liaodong and captured Chen Liang.

There is no hope.

There is really no hope left.

Lin Fan smiled and said, "Qin Li, you're a smart man, or you know how to make the right choice."

The words fell.

Qin Li's trusted generals asked in disbelief, "General, what are you doing? We brothers have risked our lives to follow you, hoping for a better future. Now that you're going back to the capital to meet the Emperor, what will happen to us?"

Qin Li looked at his trusted confidants, then at the soldiers present.

late.

Everything is too late.

Lin Fan waved his hand and said, "Men, take them down!"

The accompanying cavalry dismounted and walked towards the generals, but these generals were not about to surrender. They drew their swords and seemed ready to kill anyone who dared to step forward.

"What are you all standing there for? Kill him for me!" the general roared, ordering the soldiers present.

The soldiers dared not move, their eyes filled with a mixture of fear and respect as they looked at the Divine General.

More importantly, if even Governor Qin didn't dare to make a move, how could they?

Lin Fan narrowed his eyes slightly, drew his goose-feather blade, and with a flash of cold light, chopped off the head of the clamoring general. As the head rolled to the ground, the scene fell silent.

The remaining generals trembled.

They dared not make any unusual moves.

"Take it."

Without a word, the cavalry captured all the remaining generals.

……

a few days later.

Royal study room.

The emperor was processing memorials when suddenly, the voice of Eunuch Wang came from outside, "Consort Zhuang, His Majesty is busy. You may not enter without His Majesty's permission."

The emperor put down the memorial and said, "What's all this noise? Let her in."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Consort Zhuang entered the imperial study and knelt down, crying, "Your Majesty, I beg you to send troops to save my father."

The emperor looked at the beautiful Consort Zhuang before him and asked, "What happened to your father?"

"Your Majesty, my father has sent an envoy to say that the Beili tribe has launched an invasion and that my father is unable to resist. He hopes that Your Majesty can send troops to rescue him," Consort Zhuang pleaded.

The emperor looked at Eunuch Wang, "Has the envoy arrived?"

Eunuch Wang said, "Your Majesty, the envoy arrived in the capital yesterday and met with the Grand Tutor and several officials from the Ministry of War. However, considering the current situation, the officials did not give a reply. Therefore, the envoy went to find Consort Zhuang."

The emperor pondered. He had heard of the Beili tribe before. It was not a country, but a tribal regime. They were very skilled in cavalry and were a vassal state of Ding'an.

His wife, Consort Zhuang, was a princess from the small kingdom of Laimu, sent to the Central Plains dynasty by the King of Laimu.

Laimu was a vassal state of the Central Plains dynasty, paying tribute every two years. However, because Consort Zhuang was obedient and had given birth to a daughter for the emperor, she was favored and the tribute was usually given by the Central Plains dynasty.

"Your Majesty..." Consort Zhuang's eyes were filled with tears.

The emperor felt heavy-hearted. At present, the Divine Martial General was dealing with the military power issue on Qin Li's side, which had not yet been resolved. The possibility of sending troops to help Lai Mu repel the Beili tribe was not high.

The key point is that the Beili tribe was a vassal state of Ding'an.

If the Central Plains dynasty sends troops, then the Ding'an Kingdom will definitely send troops as well. Given the current situation, it will be difficult for them to gain the upper hand.

The Grand Tutor and several senior officials from the Ministry of War were unable to provide an answer.

That's nothing more than what I'm considering.

"Consort Zhuang, you should go back first. We'll discuss this matter later," the Emperor said.

"His Majesty."

"go back."

Consort Zhuang left the Imperial Study in sorrow.

After the person left.

The emperor asked, "Has my dear minister returned yet?"

Eunuch Wang shook his head and said, "Your Majesty, there is still no news from the General, but in this old servant's opinion, the General is incredibly brave and has personally taken action, so success is assured."

Consort Zhuang did not return to her palace after leaving, but instead went to the gate of the imperial city. She could not leave the palace, and the envoys could only wait at the city gate.

Upon seeing Consort Zhuang, the white-haired envoy asked expectantly, "Your Highness, how is she?"

Consort Zhuang said, "His Majesty said that it needs to be discussed further."

The envoy was desperate. "Your Highness, the King is really on the verge of collapse. This invasion by the Belize is no small matter. It has the potential to wipe out Laimu. If we cannot get Your Majesty's support, Laimu will truly be gone."

The envoy was anxious, but Consort Zhuang was even more anxious.

She also longed for His Majesty to send troops to rescue her, but His Majesty said he needed to discuss it further. No matter how much she begged, it would be useless. If she kept pestering His Majesty, she might anger him.

The envoy said, "Your Highness, you are favored by the Emperor. Can you think of a way? If the suzerain state cannot send troops to help, this old minister can only hang himself in the Central Plains. How can I have the face to go back and see the King?"

Just as Consort Zhuang was trying to persuade the envoy to give up this idea...

She was suddenly stunned. Looking into the distance, she saw a group of cavalry slowly approaching. The leader of them was someone everyone in the capital knew.

Just as she was lost in thought.

Lin Fan stopped in front of Consort Zhuang. He had seen her once and had a good impression of her, mainly because she was too young among the many concubines. The emperor was also not honest; that's just how men are.

But he had no intention of greeting Consort Zhuang right now; he was in a hurry to bring Qin Li to meet the Emperor.

only……

"This concubine greets the Divine Martial General," Consort Zhuang said, bowing.

This forced Lin Fan to stop his horse and he smiled, "Your Highness Consort Zhuang, what are you doing here?"

For some reason, Consort Zhuang's knees buckled, and she knelt down, saying, "General, I beg you to save my life!"

Lin Fan dismounted and helped Consort Zhuang up. "Your Majesty, such a grand gesture is unacceptable. May I ask what Your Majesty means by saving my life?"

Even the Empress knelt before him.

Accept it naturally and calmly.

However, this is the imperial palace, and there are many eyes and ears around. If someone sees us, it will have a bad impact. We don't want it to spread that the Divine Martial General is so powerful that even the emperor's concubines have to kneel down before him.

It's not good for this to keep spreading.

Consort Zhuang recounted the details of the invasion of Laimu Kingdom by the Beili people. Upon hearing this, Lin Fan frowned slightly, while Consort Zhuang observed the expression on General Shenwu's face.

Now everyone knows that General Shenwu is His Majesty's most favored minister. If General Shenwu agrees to this matter, then the situation his father is facing will undergo a dramatic change.

But I noticed the general's furrowed brow.

Consort Zhuang was filled with despair. Was there truly no other way?

"Beili, so these tribes are vassals of Ding'an Kingdom?" Lin Fan asked.

"Yes, I beg the General to help my father. I will never forget your kindness and will repay you by serving you like a cow or a horse in my next life."

After saying that, he was about to kneel down to Lin Fan again.

"Your Majesty, please do not kneel. I am aware of this matter. Rest assured, I need to lead Qin Li to meet His Majesty now, so I will not say more to Your Majesty. Please be at ease." After saying this, Lin Fan turned the reins and entered the palace.

"Thank you, General."

Consort Zhuang was overjoyed and thanked her repeatedly.

After Lin Fan left.

The envoy asked, "Princess, does this person truly have a solution?"

"Yes, don't worry. General Shenwu is the most valiant man in the Central Plains Dynasty and is deeply trusted and loved by His Majesty. As long as the General agrees, there will be no worries. You should quickly return to Laimu and tell my father to hold the line and not to engage in direct combat. Wait for the General's reinforcements to arrive," Consort Zhuang said.

The envoy was very puzzled. "Princess, this old minister cannot return. This Divine Martial General has agreed, but ultimately His Majesty the Emperor must also agree."

Consort Zhuang said, "You don't understand. The Divine Martial General is extraordinary in the Central Plains Dynasty. The words of all the officials, from the Three Dukes to the hundred officials, are not as useful as his alone. Just go back in peace."

"This this."

The envoy said nothing more, bowed to Consort Zhuang, and then turned to leave.

Her figure was thin and frail, and she looked quite pitiful.

He did not heed the princess's advice to leave the capital, but continued to seek an audience with the Grand Tutor. If the Grand Tutor of the court resigned and went into seclusion, the only people who could see him and convey his message were the Grand Preceptor and the Grand Protector.

He hadn't gone far when he saw the carriages of the three ministers of the Ministry of War, the Ministry of Works, and the Ministry of Revenue parked outside the imperial city. With the help of their attendants, they got off the carriages and walked into the palace.

Without a second thought, the envoy rushed over and knelt down before the three officials with a thud. "My lords, please wait!"

The Minister of War, knowing who the other party was, said, "What are you doing? Didn't the Grand Tutor also say that we should discuss it again? Just wait for news."

The two ministers, the Minister of Works and the Minister of Revenue, watched indifferently.

A major event is currently taking place within their dynasty.

They have no time to care about what's happening in Lai Mu's eyes.

The envoy, with tears streaming down his face, said, "My lord, please help my king! We Laimu people are loyal to the Central Plains dynasty and have no ulterior motives. Now, the Belize is about to destroy Laimu. If we do not send troops now, it will be too late."

"Oh, you've come here because you saw Consort Zhuang. What did she say?" the Minister of War asked.

The envoy reported, "Your Majesty replied that His Majesty said they would discuss it further."

"Then let's discuss it again."

"But just now a mighty general told Your Majesty to rest assured that he will handle it properly," the envoy said.

As soon as these words came out.

The Minister of War frowned and said, "What's going on with you? Since the Divine Martial General has said he will handle it properly, why are you still blocking our way? Go back and tell your King of Laimu to be prepared."

He wondered if the envoy had something wrong with his head.

Since the Divine General has said he will resolve this, why do you still insist on stopping us?
The envoy was a little confused.

not understand well.

"cocoa."

"What do you mean 'but'? The Divine Martial General said he would help your Laimu, so he will help you. Who do you take the Divine Martial General for?"

The Minister of War rebuked him.

The envoy wasn't stupid; he suddenly realized something was wrong. It seemed this Divine Martial General was truly extraordinary.

The Minister of War flicked his sleeves, too lazy to pay attention to the envoy, and strode towards the palace. The General had just sent someone to inform them that there was business in the palace.

He naturally knew that Qin Li had been arrested and brought back for a joint trial.

The Minister of Works followed closely behind.

The Minister of Revenue, seeing the bewildered envoy looking somewhat pitiful, walked over to him, stopped, and said softly, "The Divine Martial General is the most valiant man in our dynasty. His word is law, and he means what he says. If he says he will resolve it, he will. Go back and tell your King of Laimu to hold on a little longer, and reinforcements will come."

After saying that, he left in a hurry.

The envoy stared blankly at the departing figures of the three men for a long time before hurriedly leaving.

……

Royal study room.

The emperor was overjoyed to see his beloved minister return, but his mood turned somber when he saw Qin Li.

"Your Majesty, I, your guilty subject Qin Li, pay my respects."

The emperor asked, "Qin Li, do you really intend to rebel?"

Qin Li kept his head down and remained silent for a moment before slowly saying, "This sinful subject dares not."

The emperor asked, "Are you afraid to meet me, or have you never dared to do so from beginning to end?"

“This subject is guilty,” Qin Li said.

The emperor sighed softly, understanding Qin Li's meaning: he dared to rebel.

"You became famous at a young age, and your innate bravery is renowned throughout the capital. I cherish your talent and have offered you high office and generous salary. You are not satisfied with these, so why do you have to think about rebelling?"

The emperor was truly heartbroken by this.

He threw the memorials from Liaodong in front of Qin Li, saying, "Take a look for yourself. What kind of mighty cavalry do you intend to build? Do you perhaps plan to march into the capital and overthrow me from this throne?"

"Liaodong has 70,000 troops, including 10,000 heavily armored cavalry, and the rest can form armored infantry. With such a terrifying military force, it would not be difficult for them to seize my throne. Why didn't you make a move sooner? Or were you afraid of the Mengye Kingdom back then?"

Faced with the emperor's questioning, Qin Li remained silent and did not speak.

Everything Your Majesty said is relevant.

Mengye Kingdom is his biggest threat. Tudan's military level is no lower than his and he is good at seizing opportunities. Once he makes a move to redeploy his troops, the forces in the capital can resist him for a period of time.

When that time comes, if Tudan seizes the opportunity, both sides will be restricted. Who Tudan most wants to kill is, of course, Qin Li.

Therefore, they will inevitably negotiate with the imperial court to launch a pincer attack.

The situation will not be optimistic at that time.

Moreover, they have never been able to seize the opportunity, since timing is equally important.

"Your Majesty, I am guilty. Please grant me death," Qin Li said.

The emperor said in a deep voice, "Do you really have nothing to say to me?"

Qin Li said, "Now that Your Majesty has the assistance of the Divine Martial General, I understand that the great trend of the Central Plains Dynasty has arrived. However, if Your Majesty wants the Central Plains Dynasty to become even stronger, it is far from enough for the Divine Martial General to take military power for Your Majesty."

"The Song family of Weihe is a powerful clan that has been passed down for five hundred years, even longer than the founding of the Central Plains dynasties. Fortunately, the founding emperor was farsighted and implemented the imperial examination system, but that is far from enough. Your Majesty should take a look at how many scholars from humble backgrounds are serving as officials in the court today."

"From the Grand Tutor to the lowest-ranking official, who can escape the influence of the Song family?"

"Most of the books read by scholars throughout the world were written by the Song family, who were considered saints by the scholars."

Just as Qin Li was about to speak...

Lin Fan heard footsteps coming from not far away. "Qin Li, that's enough. Tell me why you're thinking of rebelling."

Just then, the three ministers from the Ministry of Revenue, the Ministry of War, and the Ministry of Works hurriedly entered.

Qin Li turned to look at the three ministers and couldn't help but smile.

The Minister of War angrily rebuked, "Qin Li, how dare you plot a rebellion! You have failed the Emperor's grace."

Qin Li ignored the other party and said, "By the mandate of Heaven, one shall live a long and prosperous life. No man can resist the charm of these words. Even an emperor is a human being. Why can't I, Qin Li, become such a person?"

Lin Fan said, "You are quite frank."

Qin Li said, "The victor is king, the loser is a bandit. This has always been the case since ancient times. My defeat is defeat, which also shows that the fortunes of the Central Plains dynasty have not ended. Just when I was fully prepared, you appeared."

He looked at Lin Fan, his eyes showing no fear, only a calm acceptance of defeat.

The emperor, sitting there, had a slight tremor in his brow.

"Qin Li, you have disappointed me greatly." The emperor's voice was very deep. The Left Commander whom he had once promoted had actually harbored rebellious intentions.

Qin Li lowered his head; at that moment, he was speechless.

Lin Fan asked, "Qin Li, I have a question for you. Did you arrange for the brothels in Yong'an?"

Qin Li looked at Lin Fan, his gaze calm, "I don't know him."

"Oh."

Lin Fan did not ask any further questions.

Just now.

Qin Li looked up at the emperor and said, “Your Majesty, I am well aware that what I have done is a capital offense. I beg Your Majesty to grant me a cup of poisoned wine so that I may drink it and die. I do not wish for rumors to spread among the people that I have betrayed Your Majesty, which would damage Your Majesty’s reputation. I also hope that Your Majesty can give me some dignity.”

"Granted!" the emperor said.

"Your Majesty, I wonder if you could give my son Qin Xiang a chance? He is a good boy, loyal to the emperor and patriotic. He has never known about my affairs," Qin Li pleaded.

The Emperor said, "You don't need to worry about that. I watched Qin Xiang grow up, and I know his situation better than you do. You have failed to live up to his image."

Qin Li felt ashamed, then looked at Lin Fan.

"Great General, everyone says you are incredibly brave, but I, Qin Li, am also born with superhuman strength. I wonder if you could enlighten me so that I can die knowing why?"

Qin Li understood how vast the gap was between himself and Lin Fan.

But it's already this late.

He just wanted a clear understanding.

"Come on," Lin Fan said.

Qin Li slowly rose and respectfully said, "Your Majesty, please forgive my insolence."

Immediately, he took a deep breath, clenched his fists, tensed his arms, and facing Lin Fan, who stood with his hands behind his back, he roared and threw a punch.

That punch was incredibly powerful.

The momentum is amazing.

The three ministers standing to the side all felt that if that punch had landed on them, it would have shattered them into pieces.

Lin Fan did not dodge, nor did he even make a move to attack.

Bang.

A punch landed squarely on Lin Fan's chest.

Click!

A crisp sound rang out.

Qin Li stared at Lin Fan in astonishment, his expression complex. The fist he had thrown was stained with blood, but it wasn't Lin Fan's blood; it was his own.

The enemy suffers zero damage, while the self suffers a thousand.

Lin Fan said calmly, "Alright, do you still want to compete?"

Qin Li was relieved and shook his head, "As expected of the number one in the world appointed by His Majesty, I, Qin Li, am satisfied."

Soon, the Imperial Guards escorted Qin Li away. There was no need to worry about Qin Li resisting or escaping; once he voluntarily entered the capital, there was no need to consider the possibility of him escaping.

The three ministers repeatedly praised Lin Fan's abilities.

Seeing that the emperor was clearly displeased, obviously because of Qin Li, Lin Fan took the initiative to change the subject.

"Your Majesty, I have heard that a tribal regime is very arrogant and has actually invaded the Laimu Kingdom. The Laimu Kingdom is a vassal state of the Central Plains Dynasty. I am willing to lead troops to destroy the Beili regime."

Lin Fan still preferred leading troops, using his masterful military strategies to sweep away all the regimes surrounding the Central Plains dynasty, each one too arrogant.

Surprisingly, there was no scene of all nations paying tribute.

To be honest, the value of his title of Divine Martial General is rather low.

This is something he absolutely cannot tolerate.

"My dear minister, you have just returned from your busy work and are about to lead the troops into battle. I am reluctant to let you go." The emperor was truly reluctant to part with you and was currently heartbroken. Only seeing your minister could ease his mood.

But now, my dear minister wants to volunteer for a distant expedition, how can I bear to do that?

Lin Fan said, "Your Majesty, our Central Plains Dynasty is a dignified celestial empire. How can we tolerate our vassal states being trampled upon without sending troops? If other small countries knew this, they would think that our Central Plains Dynasty does not have the strength to do so."

"Your Majesty, I only think about leading troops to destroy this regime and letting those small countries around us with ambitions understand that the Central Plains dynasty is not one they can offend."

The thought of leading his troops to the center of power filled him with excitement.

He was getting incredibly bored staying in the capital.

The Divine Martial Division is currently operating normally.

With Ning Yu and the others watching over things, he didn't need to worry about anything.

The recent crackdown was so severe that local government offices were afraid of the Divine Martial Division, and no one dared to cause them any trouble.

"Very well, since it is your request, I will grant it. However, you should bring more people with you, and I will also arrange for some imperial chefs to accompany you. Military campaigns are already arduous enough, how can I let you suffer from poor food as well?" the emperor said after thinking for a moment.

The three ministers looked at the emperor in astonishment.

No.

Is this a military campaign or a spring outing?

Bringing along the imperial chef? Can't you be a little less excessive?
Lin Fan smiled and did not refuse, but said, "Your Majesty, do you have a map?"

"Have."

The emperor ordered Eunuch Wang to bring the map and spread it out on the table.

Lin Fan pointed to a place and asked, "Your Majesty, where is this?"

The emperor looked around carefully and said, "This is Ding'an Kingdom."

"No, that's wrong."

"Hmm? Did you say we missed it? Could it be that this isn't Ding'an Kingdom?"

"It's not that it isn't, it's just that it is now. But in a while, this place will be the territory of the Central Plains Dynasty, and this place, this place, will all be the territory of the Central Plains Dynasty. I will conquer all of this place."

As for the emperor, his beloved minister had told him about this matter on the night of Yang Ming's wedding.

He was very excited at the time.

Now that the map is unfolded and the territories of various regions are revealed, seeing such a vast territory incorporated into the map of the Central Plains dynasty, frankly speaking, this has a significant impact on the emperor.

The three ministers gathered around and looked at the map.

They were dumbfounded.

This is something they can't even imagine. If we were to conquer them all, how vast would the territory of our Central Plains dynasty be?

Seeing the emperor's joyful face, Lin Fan looked at the three ministers and asked, "My lords, do you think this territory is large or not?"

“Big, extremely big.”

"Right, think about it. If we really conquered all of this, how would the history books record it? I don't need to say more, you can understand. But to conquer so much territory, we will need the full assistance of the three of you."

Lin Fan's words were like magic.

They pulled the three ministers into a beautiful fantasy.

If they succeed, the three of them will definitely be remembered throughout history, and it's not impossible that a temple will be built for them after their deaths.

In this day and age, officials care most about their reputation.

Everyone wants to be remembered for eternity.

When later generations read history books and learned about their deeds, they all exclaimed, "He was truly a divine man!"

"General, rest assured, the three of us will do our utmost."

The three ministers solemnly assured him.

No one can stop them.

……

Leave the palace.

"General!"

Halfway there, Qin Xiang stopped them. Qin Xiang came over in a hurry and bowed.

"Did you go see your father?" Lin Fan asked.

Qin Xiang said, "I went, but we didn't meet."

Lin Fan said, "Your father's fate was his own choice. His Majesty has never been disappointed in you. You should serve His Majesty well and not follow in your father's footsteps."

"General, I understand." Qin Xiang nodded.

Lin Fan said, "It just so happens that I have something I need you to do. The Kingdom of Laimu has been invaded by the Beili regime and is difficult to defend. Go to the capital garrison and mobilize a thousand iron cavalry for me to meet with the three ministers and prepare all the strategic materials as soon as possible."

"Yes, General." Qin Xiang accepted the order.

He was thinking that having something to do would keep him from feeling bad. The fact that His Majesty had not sent an imperial edict to the Qin residence meant that his father's matter had not affected his family.

Of course, it's also possible that the decree hasn't arrived yet.

But no matter what, he didn't want to think about these things.

He knew his father was doomed, and he had neither the face nor the ability to beg His Majesty to spare his father's life.

All he could do was collect his father's body.

Lin Fan watched Qin Xiang's departing figure. There weren't many generals available now. Apart from Qin Li, Qin Xiang was the best at troop deployment and commanding large armies in battle.

The expeditionary war of Ding'an Kingdom.

He had originally planned to hand over command to Qin Xiang, while he himself would be an army in his own right, using various surprise attacks to deliver a fatal blow to the enemy.

He only needs to focus on fighting; the cleanup afterwards can be left to the imperial court.

Two days later.

The mobilization of one thousand cavalrymen was completed, and all supplies were ready.

When the people saw the thousand-strong cavalry, they all stopped to watch. They knew that the Divine Martial General was about to lead his troops into battle again, but all the people felt that the number of soldiers the general was leading was really too small.

But the people discovered...

Each of these cavalrymen seemed very excited.

They're all going to the battlefield.

Are you all so excited?
(End of this chapter)