How come I'm invincible?

Chapter 126 Father, Your Majesty, I am willing to sacrifice for the country and marry a princess as beautiful as a fairy.

Just as the people thought.

Going to war is a cruel thing, why are you all so excited?
But the soldiers just wanted to say, "You don't know anything. Who doesn't want to make a name for themselves in the army? In the hands of other generals, you might just be cannon fodder."

But if you follow the Great General, he truly wants to lead you to achieve great things.

They didn't even bother to ask around.

On the several occasions when the general led his troops into battle, the soldiers who followed him held a very high opinion of him.

When they learned that the general was going to select cavalry from the capital garrison for a distant expedition.

They truly each displayed their unique talents.

They fought tooth and nail for it.

The selected soldiers were overjoyed, while those who weren't selected felt like dying.

a few days later.

We crossed the border.

night.

The entire army rested and the soldiers prepared their own meals, while the imperial chefs arranged by the emperor were also busy preparing several delicious dishes.

Just as Lin Fan reached out to pick up the chicken leg, an arm reached out from the side and snatched it away.

Whoops!

Lin Fan was shocked. They even dared to snatch his chicken leg, the prize of the Divine Martial General. He wanted to see who was so audacious. But when he turned around, he saw Ning Yu holding the chicken leg, laughing and joking.

"Ning Yu, you've got some nerve! I didn't agree, yet you dared to decide on your own to go on an expedition with the army. It's utterly ridiculous!" Lin Fan reprimanded.

Ning Yu squatted down in front of Lin Fan and brought the chicken leg to her master's mouth, saying, "Master, have a chicken leg."

Lin Fan opened his mouth, took a bite of the chicken leg, and tore off a piece. "Who told you to come? War is not child's play. Swords have no eyes. What if you get hurt?"

"Master, have another bite."

Lin Fan took the chicken leg and devoured it in no time. He looked helplessly at Ning Yu, who was wearing armor, and shook his head, saying, "You brat, the Divine Martial Division still needs you to keep an eye on things. What will happen to the Divine Martial Division if you run off here?"

“Master, the Divine Martial Division is on the right track. Yang Ming and the others can handle it. I’m so bored staying in the capital. I want to come out and see the world with you. Master, you’re not really angry, are you?”

"What do you say?"

“My good master.” Ning Yu shook Lin Fan’s arm. “I promise to obey the general’s orders. I will fight wherever the general points. I promise to stand still wherever the general tells me to, just like a turtle.”

"You're just spoiled rotten by me, you're completely lawless."

Lin Fan was truly at his wit's end with this disciple.

Ning Yu smiled and said, "Of course a master will spoil his disciple. I am now the most secure person in the world. After all, no other person has a master to protect them like I do."

"You," Lin Fan said helplessly. "Listen to me carefully. Once you get there, you're not allowed to wander around. You have to do whatever I say, or I'll have someone send you back."

"Yes, General, I guarantee to obey military orders."

Ning Yu suddenly stood up, straightened her body, and held her head high.

The night was long. While the other soldiers were resting, Lin Fan was absorbing the power of the stars. The stars hanging high in the sky shimmered with a faint light, and a chill crept into his body.

His proficiency with the Unity Body Refinement Technique was slowly increasing.

The underlying principle is as follows.

He still hasn't figured it out.

The only possibility that could have caused this is that he chose the bloodline-based development path instead of the non-human type.

But he had a suspicion in his mind.

It's not about cultivating immortality, nor is it about fantasy martial arts; it's about tempering one's bloodline. Could it be that it's following the path of human self-strengthening?

……

Two days later.

Laimu Kingdom.

The king led his army into battle, but now they are besieged in the city. Facing the fierce and ruthless enemy forces of the Beliri, the morale of the army is very low.

Inside the city.

"Report! The bandits from Beili are shouting again outside the city, and they've even made a threatening statement: if we don't surrender, the day the city gates are breached will be the day we slaughter the entire city."

A general rushed over, looking tense.

The king, his face grim, led his soldiers up the city wall and saw the army of the Beli Kingdom approaching the city from afar.

The leading general, with a full beard, arrogantly shouted, "King of Laimu, surrender now! I might spare the lives of your people. Otherwise, if you resist, don't blame me for breaking down the city and wreaking havoc!"

"Bili bandits! Laimu and you Belili signed a pact of non-aggression. Why are you going back on your word?" King Laimu roared.

"Hahaha..." General Beili laughed loudly, "What a foolish oath! Only the weak take oaths seriously."

For General Beili, capturing Laimu was a must. This expedition, with the combined forces of several tribes, was truly a formidable force, unstoppable by any odds.

The soldiers of Laimu were too weak; they were simply no match for them.

"You bunch of thieves."

King Laimu was furious. He was waiting for his suzerain state to send troops to help him. The envoy he sent had returned two days ago, saying that he had not met the emperor of the Central Plains Dynasty, but the princess said that the Divine Martial General would send troops to help.

He didn't know who this Divine Warrior General was.

In his view, the fact that he had neither met the emperor of the suzerain state nor received the emperor's personal consent made King Laimu anxious and uneasy.

At this moment, a general guarding the city said, "Your Majesty, the city's food supplies are almost gone. The people are filled with fear and the soldiers' morale is low. If we do not receive reinforcements and continue to be besieged, we will collapse on our own before the bandits even attack."

The kings of the vassal states were all sons of the emperors of the Central Plains dynasties.

Therefore, calling him Your Highness is perfectly appropriate.

King Raimu was not good at military campaigns. He personally led the expedition to instill confidence in his soldiers, but when he arrived at the scene, he found that things were not as simple as he had imagined.

Now, King Raim looked at the soldiers around him, each one listless, their eyes filled with terror as they faced the army of Beli.

He then turned to look at the people in the city.

Mixed feelings.

Given the current situation, if there is no reinforcement from the Central Plains dynasty, then there will truly be no hope.

……

night.

Lin Fan's thousand iron cavalry were not far from the location of Bei Li's army.

"Report, General, General Beili is only a dozen miles away from us. They have now besieged King Laimu in the city and have not chosen to attack the city, but are instead wearing it down."

Lin Fan asked, "Approximately how many men?"

"Reporting to the General, the Beili army has mobilized approximately 20,000 men this time."

"So few? What's the equipment like for these soldiers? Are they all wearing armor?" Lin Fan asked.

"No, most of them are just wearing leather armor."

"Oh."

Lin Fan nodded, not taking Bei Li's approximately 20,000 troops seriously.

In his view, without armor and without iron cavalry, how could they possibly withstand his thousand fully armed iron cavalry? A single charge would be enough to rout them.

How terrifying were heavy cavalry in ancient times when cold weapons were used?
It's simply terrifying.

A thousand cavalrymen charging forward creates a tremendous impact, capable of instantly shattering the enemy's morale and instilling fear in them.

Once fear sets in, defeat is inevitable.

They were all easily defeated.

……

The next day, early morning.

The army of Beili once again besieged the city, while the situation on King Laimu's side was very bad, because he learned that some soldiers had secretly escaped from the city through the dog hole last night and their whereabouts were unknown.

The soldiers' desertion caused the morale of the entire city's soldiers to plummet.

"King Laimu, how long are you going to hold out? If you don't surrender, don't blame us!" General Beili continued to shout.

Seeing that the other party did not respond, he waved.

A group of soldiers who had fled the previous night were brought to the front lines. The soldiers on the city wall shuddered at the sight.

"Execute him."

Following his order.

The soldiers of Beili swung their swords down, and in an instant, heads rolled to the ground.

The bloody scene before their eyes stunned the soldiers guarding the city.

General Beili held up a head and said, “Soldiers in the city, listen up! Open the city gates and surrender now, and I promise I won’t kill you. But if you stay and stay in the city with your king, it will be too late for you to live.”

These words filled the soldiers in the city with trepidation.

They looked at each other.

Given their current situation, they know that if they don't receive reinforcements, they will face certain death. In the face of death, any composure or calmness is meaningless.

The general on Laimu's side shouted angrily, "What are you doing? As soldiers, how can you be afraid? Do you really believe what he said? If you surrender, you will still die. Now you..."

Just as the general was about to continue speaking...

King Laimu pointed into the distance and asked, "What...what is that?"

The general looked in the direction the king pointed. The terrain there was slightly higher, and a flag was slowly rising from the horizon, fluttering in the wind like a ray of light in the darkness.

Immediately afterwards, a figure appeared, some distance away, but it was clear that the person was riding a horse.

"Reinforcements?"

King Raim muttered to himself.

Just as he was wondering if reinforcements were coming, more figures appeared. Under the sunlight, these figures emitted a faint glow, which was quite dazzling.

"Iron cavalry! Those are iron cavalry!" the general shouted excitedly.

How could he not know that the one capable of reflecting such a faint light must be the iron cavalry?

"Your Highness, reinforcements from the suzerain state have arrived. We are saved," the general said.

King Raim clenched his fists, his face flushed red with excitement.

King Raim shouted, "My people, my soldiers, our suzerain state has come to our rescue! We have hope! Don't be afraid! Don't be afraid!"

At this moment, he had to boost the morale of his soldiers.

really.

The soldiers, who had been in despair, suddenly felt a surge of confidence when they heard the king's shouts and saw the gleaming figures appearing in the distance.

General Beili frowned.

what's the situation?
Why are these lambs to the slaughter in the city suddenly so excited?

"General, a group of unidentified cavalry has appeared in the rear," a soldier reported.

"what?"

General Beili looked astonished and turned around abruptly. He immediately saw a row of iron cavalrymen, their bodies radiating a ghostly light, standing not far away.

This situation made General Beili feel very uneasy.

at this time.

Lin Fan looked ahead at the seemingly vast army, yet felt a sense of fragility within it. He frowned and said, "Can these soldiers fight? They're going out to invade, and they don't even have the equipment for their soldiers."

Ning Yu said, "Master, the Beili are a tribal people. I think these soldiers are probably a group of several tribes. Naturally, their equipment cannot compare with ours."

Lin Fan said, "Your Majesty is really something. Since Laimu Kingdom is a vassal state, you should at least provide some equipment. Now you're just being besieged in the city by a bunch of unprofessional tribal natives. It's shameful."

Thinking of this, he didn't bother to say anything more.

"You all charge ahead. Let me do the fighting first. Two more people come and watch over my beloved disciple. Make sure she doesn't get involved. Anyone who fails to keep an eye on her will be punished," Lin Fan said.

Ning Yu had been itching to join the fray for a long time. Now that she was fully armored and invulnerable to swords and spears, she would definitely be fine charging into battle with the main force.

To her surprise, one of the two mounted guards lay down in front of the horse and hugged its hooves with both hands, while the other lay down behind it and hugged its hooves.

"Don't worry, General, we will definitely keep a close eye on things."

The two cavalrymen solemnly assured him.

"Yes, Not Bad."

Lin Fan nodded with satisfaction. He liked the soldiers who followed him to be quick-witted enough.

He didn't really like the blockheaded soldiers.

"Watch closely, this general is about to unleash a massacre."

"drive!"

Lin Fan roared and spurred his horse down the slope, charging towards Bei Li's nearly 20,000 troops. At the same time, he shouted, "You are surrounded! Lay down your weapons immediately, or you will suffer the consequences!"

The soldiers of Beili were stunned by the other side's actions.

what?
Charging in alone?
Are you trying to kill yourself?

General Beili had thought that although his side had a large number of men, he might not have a chance of winning against the iron cavalry, so he decided to avoid their sharp edge and retreat first.

But who could have imagined that the other party would come alone?

They were even completely unarmored.

He was holding only an iron rod.

Thinking of this, General Beili couldn't help but burst into laughter, spurring his horse to greet him, "My men, watch how your general cuts this man down from his horse!"

He was completely protected by his armor; even if a barrage of arrows fell, he only needed to protect his face to be safe.

Therefore, he remained completely calm in the face of Lin Fan's charge.

He raised his Guan Dao (a type of halberd), waiting only to get close before slashing his opponent down.

For a moment.

The two horses are about to cross paths.

"Get the fuck out of here!"

Lin Fan swung his staff with lightning speed, while General Beili, still waving his sword and laughing arrogantly, had no idea what was happening. Then, with a loud bang, it sounded like a large black rat had been knocked away.

This happened too fast.

No one was in a daze.

Lin Fan didn't even glance at the guy who had been blasted away. Instead, he spurred his horse and charged into the army, then swung his staff left and right in a sweeping motion.

How could soldiers wearing only leather armor possibly stop them? But Lin Fan felt that killing on horseback was just too slow.

Without a second thought, he propped himself up with one hand, leaped off his horse, and slammed the iron rod down heavily onto the ground.

boom!
The roar was resounding.

The moment the iron rod collided with the ground, the earth shook violently, a deep crater appeared, and the resulting shockwave swept outwards, sending soldiers within the impact range spitting blood and flying backwards.

In an instant, the scene became extremely chaotic.

King Raimu, who was standing on the city wall, stared blankly at the scene before him.

His mouth was open, and he couldn't close it for a long time.

Is this a human being?
This was the only thought in King Raim's mind. Could a human really do this?

The general standing to the side muttered to himself, "Is this the strength of a general from a suzerain state?"

He thought the strength of the Central Plains dynasties was largely due to their vast territory, abundant resources, and strong potential for development, but now... he has changed his mind.

Are the people of Laimu Kingdom and the people of the Central Plains Dynasty the same kind of people?
"Ah, that feels so good!!!"

Lin Fan roared. Ever since he mastered the Unity Body Refining Technique and was able to absorb the power of the earth veins, the sun, the moon, and the stars, he felt that his whole body was full of inexhaustible strength.

In the Central Plains dynasties, he had no right to be killed.

That's why he thought of conquering other countries. On the surface, he was telling His Majesty that he wanted to conquer a great country for His Majesty, but in reality, he wanted to vent his inexhaustible energy.

It's so uncomfortable to hold it in.

People who frequently hold their breath can understand the feeling of their muscles becoming stiff from time to time.

at this time.

The terrified soldiers of Beili regained their senses.

"The general is dead."

"Run! He's not human!"

It's really hard to call Lin Fan a human now. He charged into an army of nearly 20,000 men, wielding an iron rod. With himself at the center, a vacuum almost formed around him.

No one could get close.

The waiting cavalrymen, seeing the general waving at them, immediately shouted.

"charge!!!"

Boom!

The sound of horses' hooves thundered.

A mighty torrent of iron cavalry surged forth.

"When will my Laimu Kingdom be able to have such iron cavalry?" King Laimu muttered to himself.

The general standing nearby said, "Your Highness, this is absolutely unacceptable."

If King Laimu truly possessed such an iron cavalry, then the next time the Central Plains dynasty would not come to aid them, but rather to attack them.

boom!
boom!
As the cavalry charged, the soldiers of Beili suffered heavy casualties.

The cavalry would charge once, rest briefly, and then charge again. They were like meat grinders, and these soldiers, who only wore leather armor, could not withstand such an onslaught.

In the blink of an eye, defeat was inevitable.

They each fled.

In the distance, Ning Yu watched the scene with a surge of excitement and an itch to charge. Looking at the iron cavalry that was restricting her movements, she said, "Can you let go? I want to charge!"

"Grandma, you can't do that! Keep an eye on yourself, this is a mission the General gave us."

"Yes, Grandma, it wasn't easy for me to be selected as a soldier under the general. We don't get credit for charging into battle, but we do get credit for watching over you."

Faced with the two iron-clad cavalrymen's desperate pleas.

Ning Yu had nothing to say.

What else could she say at this moment?
She followed her master and believed she had received his true teachings. Putting aside everything else, she was proficient in interrogation techniques and had a keen eye for detail when it came to being a constable.

You can tell at a glance whether someone is a good person or not.

After joining the Divine Martial Division, although he was in charge of clerical work, he was very adept at dealing with officials.

If you don't believe me, you can ask around in the capital. When officials see her, they are all terrified. Those who can avoid her will hide, and those who can't will put on a fawning smile.

As for troop deployment, she is now actively learning from her mentor.

She hoped that one day she could form her own all-female army, charge into battle, and make enemy countries tremble with fear.

Think of this.

Ning Yu chuckled. The two cavalrymen lowered their heads, feeling that this young lady's laughter was somewhat frightening.

After a long time.

The battle is over.

The ground was littered with corpses and deep pits filled with blood.

The soldiers of Beili ran very fast, and those who couldn't escape lay on the ground as corpses.

Ning Yu rushed over, "Master, you are truly my idol."

Lin Fan said, "Stop flattering me."

"Master, this is not flattery, but my heartfelt words." Ning Yu most wanted to learn this domineering strength, but her master always said that it couldn't be taught, but he would definitely teach her when he could.

In response, Ning Yu said that she still hadn't coaxed him enough and needed to be even sweeter.

creak!

The city gates are wide open.

King Laimu approached Lin Fan, looking at him who was covered in blood but whose iron rod was dripping with blood, and said, "Thank you for your help, General. May I ask who you are?"

He did not speak to King Raimu.

Ning Yu said, "As the King of Laimu, how come you don't even know my master? My master is the famous Divine Martial General of the Central Plains Dynasty, bestowed the title of the best in the world by His Majesty, whose bravery is unparalleled."

"Ah! So it's General Shenwu! I've been rude," King Laimu hurriedly said.

They acted with great respect and awe.

Lin Fan said, "Consort Zhuang asked me to come to her aid. The Beili tribe is incredibly audacious. Knowing that Laimu Kingdom is an annex of the Central Plains dynasty, they still dare to invade. They are simply courting death."

King Laimu said, "General, you may not know this, but Beili is a vassal state of Ding'an. With the help of Ding'an, its military strength has greatly increased. I have no choice but to accept this."

Lin Fan waved his hand and said, "It's alright, no need to rush. The so-called Ding'an Kingdom will soon become the capital of the Central Plains Dynasty."

As soon as these words came out.

King Raimu was horrified.

The news revealed by the Divine Martial General was truly explosive. Didn't this mean that the Central Plains Dynasty was going to send troops to Ding'an Kingdom?

As far as he knows.

Ding'an Kingdom has developed very well in the past century. In every aspect, it has the trend of catching up with the Central Plains dynasties. If it continues to develop, it will become a powerful country.

It seems that the suzerain state has noticed this, which is why it is trying to nip this crisis in the bud.

really!

The suzerain state truly lives up to its name.

Don’t say anything else.

This demonstrates a strong understanding of the surrounding forces.

"General, why don't we rest in the city first? Allow me to properly entertain you and your soldiers," said King Laimu.

Lin Fan originally intended to press his advantage and wipe out the remaining forces of the Beili tribes, but seeing that his soldiers were somewhat exhausted, he didn't say anything more.

Enter the city.

The soldiers guarding the city looked with awe at the royal army sent by the suzerain state.

I just felt that they truly deserved to be called the king's army.

It truly possessed an extraordinary aura; the chilling atmosphere even carried a hint of blood.

Led by King Laimu, they soon arrived at the most prestigious mansion in the city. There, Lin Fan saw a stone tablet standing next to the entrance of the mansion.

Judging from the marks on this stone tablet, it has been there for a long time and is probably quite old.

"King Laimu, what is the meaning of erecting a stone tablet at the entrance?" Lin Fan asked.

King Laimu said, "General, you may not know this, but this stone tablet was not erected by us. It existed even before the founding of our Laimu Kingdom, and we built our city on top of it."

"Oh."

Lin Fan couldn't help but take a few more glances, and when he saw the words on the stone tablet clearly, he was somewhat stunned.

There were six large, weathered characters carved on the stone tablet.

'Immortals are not saints, gods are not ancestors.'
When Lin Fan transmigrated here, his initial idea was to find a master, such as someone who could fly or escape from the ground, but so far, he hasn't found one.

I just felt that there were probably only exceptionally talented people in this world, but no means of cultivation.

Now, seeing this stone tablet, he couldn't help but take it to heart.

As modern people, we are very sensitive to the words "immortal" and "god".

Seeing the general staring blankly at the stone tablet, King Laimu whispered, "General, is there something wrong?"

Lin Fan snapped out of his daze and calmly asked, "Is there something under this stone tablet?"

King Laimu shook his head and said, "No, when the city was built, my fathers dug it up. There was only this stone tablet underneath, nothing else."

Lin Fan approached the stone tablet and touched it. Nothing unusual happened, but for some reason, he had a peculiar feeling, as if a sense of sorrow was welling up inside him.

This feeling is as if the person who erected this stone tablet was filled with a sense of despair and resentment, and poured that emotion into the words.

"King Laimu, could you do me a favor?" Lin Fan asked.

"General, please speak."

Lin Fan pointed to the stone tablet and said, "Could you help me find some records about this stone tablet? I want to know its origin."

King Laimu said, "General, rest assured, I will do my utmost to search through ancient books and find out the origin of this stone tablet for you."

Lin Fan nodded and patted King Laimu on the shoulder, "Search carefully. If you can find it, this general guarantees you a huge reward."

King Raimon was slightly taken aback when he was patted on the shoulder, feeling a little unaccustomed to it.

No matter what, he was still the king of a country.

In the past, he was the one who made empty promises to people.

Now that he's being promised a pie by the Grand General of the suzerain state, this feeling... well, it's somewhat motivating for him to search. However, he feels he probably won't find it, mainly because his ancestors have already searched but haven't found a single clue.

Led by King Laimu, Lin Fan walked into the mansion, turning back every three steps to gaze at the stone tablet.

At the reception banquet.

Lin Fan was absent-minded, constantly pondering the meaning of those six words. These six words were not incomprehensible.

Immortals are not saints, and gods are not ancestors?
Is that so?
……

Night falls.

A cold wind howled, and the moonlight enveloped everything.

Lin Fan stood with his hands behind his back in front of the stone tablet, staring intently at it, occasionally reaching out to touch it. He had tried many methods, using all the techniques he had learned from professional books.

such as:

Blood consecration ceremony.

Pure Yang saliva activates.

Children's urine enhances activity.

Wait, we've tried everything we could, but unfortunately, there's still no response.

Footsteps sounded behind him. Lin Fan turned around and saw Ning Yu curiously approaching him. "Master, is there anything special about this stone tablet? I've noticed that you've been a bit absent-minded all day."

Lin Fan smiled and said, "It's not that the stone tablet is special, but what do you think the words on it mean? After all, the age of this stone tablet is unknown, but it's not like someone would go to such great lengths to bury a stone tablet deep in the ground just to carve these six words."

Ning Yu looked at the stone tablet and shook her head.

She didn't understand what it meant either.

But she kept her master's thoughts in mind. The Central Plains Dynasty had a vast collection of books; she would go back and search for them for her master.

Lin Fan didn't say much. "It's getting late. Let's go back to sleep. We have to get going tomorrow morning to wipe out this so-called Beili."

"Oh, I understand, Master."

a few days later.

The Beili tribes faced annihilation, mainly because they were simply not strong enough to withstand the onslaught of the iron cavalry. The soldiers left behind in the tribes were no match for the overwhelming force of the cavalry.

If Lin Fan had led a thousand ordinary soldiers without heavy armor, he really wouldn't dare say he could have wiped out Beili without losing a single person.

But now, even if one of these thousand iron cavalrymen slips and falls from his horse, gets surrounded, and is hacked at with knives, it will only take a long time to realize that the most they've done is leave marks on their armor.

Ding'an Kingdom.

Knowing how to develop in a low-key manner, they are now unwilling to have any conflicts with the surrounding countries, especially the Central Plains dynasties.

Ding'an Kingdom is currently experiencing strong growth momentum.

Like the Central Plains dynasties, they belonged to an agrarian society, self-sufficient in production. Moreover, the people not only valued martial arts but also culture, deeply understanding that reading could make their country more civilized, and martial arts could make their country stronger.

Moreover, they felt a sense of belonging to the imperial court.

Any dynasty, even if it is in decline, can become strong again if it has these factors.

Inheritance is the foundation for a nation's strength and prosperity.

Court.

The Beili envoy knelt in the palace, crying out, "Your Majesty, the Central Plains dynasty's reinforcements are about to crush all the Beili tribes. Please, Your Majesty, send troops to help us!"

Emperor Dong Sheng Wang of Ding'an Kingdom sat on the dragon throne, his brows furrowed. In the prime of his life, he possessed great talent and ambition, and the title of Dong Sheng Wang signified that he was the supreme sage of the East.

A minister said, “Your Majesty, the Central Plains dynasty has gone too far. Knowing that Beili is a vassal state of our country, they dare to penetrate so deeply. If we don’t teach them a lesson, they might really think that our Ding’an Kingdom is easy to bully.”

"Your Majesty, I am willing to lead the army to conquer the Divine Martial General of the Central Plains Dynasty," said a military officer.

In the imperial court today, the ministers are discussing the matter extensively.

Everyone felt that the Central Plains Dynasty's aid this time was a bit ruthless, actually going straight into the key area of ​​Beili and killing countless Beili people, and that they had reached a critical moment of life and death.

"Grand Tutor, what are your thoughts?" the Eastern Sage King asked.

The court system of Ding'an Kingdom was completely copied from the system of the Central Plains dynasties. It learned from them in all aspects and even established a special pavilion to analyze the system of the Central Plains dynasties.

From the bottom to the top, good systems are directly copied, while those that seem good but actually cause disaster are simply discarded.

The Grand Tutor said, "Your Majesty, I believe we should send envoys to the Central Plains dynasty to discuss matters, rather than launching a military expedition that could lead to conflict. Our country is currently developing rapidly, and we must avoid any conflict, as the future is of utmost importance."

The Eastern Saint King nodded silently.

The Grand Tutor is right.

The Ding'an Kingdom has been lying low for so many years, just so that when it is strong enough, it can annex the Central Plains dynasty.

And what does the humiliation suffered during this period matter?
The Beili envoy panicked. "Your Majesty, Grand Tutor, all the tribes of Beili are loyal to Your Majesty. Your Majesty cannot ignore this now, otherwise, wouldn't that chill the hearts of the Beili tribes?"

"presumptuous!"

"Be bold!"

The officials shouted angrily.

The Belya envoy lowered his head, trembling, and dared not utter a word.

The Eastern Sage King looked at the envoy from Beili with increasingly cold eyes, without saying a word.

The Grand Tutor said, “Your Beili invasion of Laimu was supposed to be a mere harassment, a plundering raid before you withdrew. But who would have thought you would actually drive straight in, attempting to annex the entire Laimu? Now you have been driven into the heart of the Central Plains dynasty, which is entirely your own fault.”

"His Majesty's willingness to send envoys to plead for you is already a great favor from Heaven. Don't be ungrateful."

The envoy from Beili was so frightened that his face turned pale. "Yes, yes, thank you, Your Majesty, thank you, Your Majesty."

"You may step down," the Grand Tutor said.

The envoy from Beili left the court.

After the other party left, the Grand Tutor said, "Your Majesty, this old minister has investigated this Divine Martial General of the Central Plains Dynasty. He is extremely skilled in battle. He captured General Tudan of the Mengye Kingdom. If our country goes to war with him, our dynasty may be inferior to his in terms of generals."

"Never act impulsively unless there is absolute certainty."

"Otherwise, all our efforts will be in vain."

The Grand Tutor's expression was solemn.

Ding'an Kingdom has developed very well in recent years.

The Central Plains Dynasty was naturally aware of the current situation of Ding'an Kingdom. Fortunately, Mengye Kingdom was keeping it in check, so the Central Plains Dynasty was unable to spare any resources to deal with Ding'an Kingdom.

This is also the fate of the nation.

This gave them more opportunities for development.

The Eastern Sage King asked, "Grand Tutor, who do you think would be the best choice to send as the envoy?"

The Grand Tutor said, "Your Majesty, this old minister dares to suggest that Princess Ding'an be sent to marry a foreign ruler, and that Minister Chen accompany her. Firstly, the marriage will demonstrate to the Central Plains dynasty that our country does not dare to confront it. Secondly, it will allow Minister Chen to observe the military development of the Central Plains dynasty."

"Give us just ten more years, just ten years, and I believe that our country will be able to annex the Central Plains dynasty and thus take control of the Central Plains."

As soon as these words came out.

The court officials were speechless, not because they had nothing to say, but because they were stunned by the Grand Tutor's idea.

Who doesn't know that Princess Ding'an is His Majesty's most beloved daughter?

His Majesty once declared that anyone could be sent for a political marriage, but Princess Ding'an was an exception. He wanted to keep her by his side for the rest of his life, and that no man in the world was worthy of his precious pearl.

The officials watched His Majesty cautiously.

They felt that His Majesty must be furious right now.

After all, this has crossed His Majesty's bottom line.

To their surprise, His Majesty merely took a deep breath and said calmly, "Grand Tutor, is this truly the case?"

The Grand Tutor said, “Your Majesty, the current situation is unclear. The best course of action is to stabilize the Central Plains and show them the sincerity of Ding’an Kingdom. For the sake of the greater good, this old minister humbly requests Your Majesty’s permission.”

The Eastern Sage King was extremely reluctant to part with her, saying, "She is the apple of my eye."

“Your Majesty, that is the Central Plains,” Grand Tutor Gao said.

"Hey!"

The Eastern Sage King thought of the Central Plains, the center of the world. Once he conquered the Central Plains, he, the Eastern Sage King, would look down upon the world. Just thinking about it, he felt that even the most precious treasure could not compare to the Central Plains.

"That's right."

"Your Majesty is wise."

……

a few days later.

The Central Plains Dynasty.

"Master, the Beili tribe runs really fast." Ning Yu thought about what had happened these past few days. The first few days were very exciting, but then it wasn't exciting anymore because there was no one around.

"Nonsense, do you think they'd just wait for us to kill them?" Lin Fan said.

Ning Yu said, "Master, when should we take action against Ding'an Kingdom? Bei Li is so audacious, he must have been instigated by Ding'an Kingdom."

Lin Fan said, "Ning Yu, you must remember that in large-scale battles, you can't rush things. You have to be fully prepared. Either don't fight at all, or if you do fight, you have to kill them completely."

Ning Yu nodded upon hearing this.

The master's words make a lot of sense.

Learned.

And so, the cavalry returned in glory with a large amount of supplies. Unlike Lin Fan and Ning Yu, who returned disappointed, the cavalrymen were all extremely excited.

Some, fearing they might forget how many enemy soldiers they had killed, would directly slash marks on their armor with their knives.

For example, I killed ten.

In their eyes, this was a war achievement, a feat worth boasting about for a lifetime.

……

At this moment, in the imperial court.

The officials in the palace were still captivated by Princess Ding'an's beauty.

Omg!

They had seen beautiful women before, but they had never seen anyone as beautiful as Princess Ding'an before.

That kind of temperament is hard to describe.

It can only be said that a fairy descended to earth for a visit.

The emperor coughed lightly a few times and said, "My beloved ministers, what are your thoughts on this? The Kingdom of Ding'an has sent their precious daughter, hoping for a marriage alliance. What do you think?"

The Minister of Revenue said, “Your Majesty, it is obvious that the Kingdom of Ding’an is afraid that our country will blame them, so they sent a princess to marry a foreign ruler. I think this marriage is acceptable. Firstly, it demonstrates our dynasty’s tolerance, and secondly, it lets other barbarian countries know that the Central Plains dynasty cannot be offended.”

The emperor nodded, quite satisfied with this statement.

"My beloved ministers, who do you think should be chosen to marry Princess Ding'an?" the emperor asked.

The veteran officials in the court were all silently wishing that if His Majesty were willing, they would like to arrange a marriage alliance. Of course, this was just wishful thinking on their part.

Sudden.

The second prince resolutely said, "Father, as a prince of the royal family, I am still unmarried. Now that the Kingdom of Ding'an has sent a princess for a marriage alliance, I am willing to do my part for the country."

He said this without batting an eye, as if he were about to be executed, as if he were about to suffer.

"You dare to challenge me?" the emperor said.

what?
The second prince was stunned. "No... Father, we are still in the court. I am willing to make such a huge sacrifice. How can you be so disrespectful to me?"

The second prince lowered his head and said, "Father is right. Your son is indeed unworthy. Then... Father, shall we come?"

"You're talking nonsense!!!" The emperor was furious. "You unfilial son, if you can't speak properly, then shut up."

"Father, please calm your anger. Your son knows his mistake." The Second Prince was filled with fear and trepidation, and wanted to cry. If you were willing to show even a tenth of the favor you showed to the Divine Martial General, your son would die without regret.

The Grand Tutor and the Grand Protector exchanged a glance.

I sighed softly to myself.

The second prince is truly stupid.

Such a stunning beauty, do you really not understand His Majesty's feelings?

There's nothing we can do but rely on them.

The Grand Tutor said, “Your Majesty, I believe that Princess Ding’an can be betrothed to General Shenwu. However, Your Majesty has long wanted the Eighteenth Princess to be the General’s wife, so Princess Ding’an can only be a concubine. But General Shenwu is the pillar of our dynasty, and she, a mere princess of Ding’an, is more than enough as a concubine.”

The officials all nodded in agreement.

We'll have to see the Grand Tutor.

With the Grand Tutor absent, the Grand Preceptor is the best person to understand the Emperor's intentions.

"Hmm..." the emperor said with satisfaction, "Your words are reasonable. So it is decided that Princess Ding'an will be betrothed to the general as a concubine."

at this time.

The voice of a eunuch could be heard from outside.

"The Divine Martial General returns to court."

The emperor rose. His beloved minister had been gone for almost a month, and he had missed him dearly. Now that he had finally returned, he was overjoyed.

"Quickly, announce it!!!"

"No, I will personally welcome him."

(End of this chapter)