Done! Your Majesty is going to prostitute me for free!

Lin Xiaofeng did not change his attitude because of Li Dexian's anger. He patiently explained: "All the people working on the construction site are like this. Changing a few people won't solve the problem. This guy is much more honest than ordinary people after being frightened. What's the benefit of replacing him? Our Jingjiang is already very powerful in the Holy City. After he was kicked out of the construction site by you, he can't survive in the Holy City. He adopted Walter's son. Who will take care of Walter's son if he has no income? If he has money, he can treat Walter's son well, but what if he has no money?"

Li Dexian was speechless after Lin Xiaofeng's question. After a burst of anger, he turned his back to Lin Xiaofeng, leaned on the table and faced the window without saying a word. Obviously, he was trying his best to control his emotions and thinking about Lin Xiaofeng's words. Lin Xiaofeng smiled bitterly and continued: "If I were in my twenties, I would never do such a bad thing, but now your and my identities are no longer what they were in the past, and we no longer have a carefree life. Your and my moral values ​​are destined to deviate from the moral values ​​of ordinary people in many places." "Great love is ruthless", we must overcome our original intentions, start from the overall situation, and be responsible for the majority of people! So many of our soldiers are about to start a war with the Holy City as the base camp. We must win the hearts of the people as firmly as possible and reduce future hidden dangers! Even if the war is over and the church is no longer divided into new and old, the Holy City will be the most important place in the West! Jingjiang's influence can only be maximized here! "Besides, I did this", if there is any bad reputation in the future, it will be my responsibility, and it has nothing to do with Your Majesty!" Hearing this, Li Dexian suddenly turned around and stared at him and said, "I don't want you to bear the bad reputation! Some things can be done slowly, I don't care!" His words revealed his concern and worry for Lin Xiaofeng. Obviously, he did not want Lin Xiaofeng to bear the bad reputation because of this matter. However, Lin Xiaofeng lowered his head and smiled: "Life is short", if you can't accept it, let's not talk about it, okay? Let's talk about business", "Tomorrow our large number of equipment will be..." "I don't want to talk about it!" Li Dexian turned his head away with his eyes wide open, "I'm still angry!" He was obviously still brooding over the previous things and was unwilling to forgive Lin Xiaofeng easily. However, Lin Xiaofeng did not give up because of this. He said to himself: "Tomorrow our large number of equipment will be delivered to the Holy City, and then..." "I said!" I'm angry! Don't you understand what people say! "Li Dexian interrupted him angrily, and kept poking the table with his fingers to express his dissatisfaction and anger. However, Lin Xiaofeng was not intimidated or retreated. He continued: "The Jinyiwei under my command need some time to adapt to the environment here. Your Majesty can also take advantage of this time to walk around the city more and do some good deeds, so that the people of the city can know you." His words revealed a kind of calmness and rationality. Obviously, he already had a complete plan and idea. Then he said: "In addition, I have sent Zhou Zhiwei to visit various countries and invite generals from various countries to watch the battle. When everything is ready, we will fight!" Hearing this, Li Dexian was shocked, "What!" You invited generals from various countries to watch the battle? With such a big commotion, the other side will definitely get a lot of intelligence in advance, and this battle will be unfavorable! Old Lin, what a foolish thing you are doing!" He stared at Lin Xiaofeng with wide eyes, obviously unable to understand his thoughts and practices. However, Lin Xiaofeng made up a lie, "This is all what my father asked." We are going to overthrow the King of Hanjiang in front of everyone! "His words revealed a kind of confidence and domineering, as if everything was under his control. Hearing this, Li Dexian collapsed a little, "We only have more than 200,000 troops!", Father is getting old and confused! How many people on the other side know about it? Do you think that you will be invincible with hot weapons? Old Lin, you didn't even discuss this with me!" His words were full of worry and dissatisfaction, and it was obvious that he did not think this was a wise decision. However, Lin Xiaofeng waved his hand and said, "Oh, don't be anxious.", He must be sure to do this! How could my father's analysis of the form of war, which he has been fighting for a lifetime, be weaker than yours? Wait until my Jinyiwei has recovered and show you some military power. "His words revealed a kind of calmness and composure, as if everything was in his plan and he had enough confidence and strength to face any challenges and difficulties. Hearing this, Li Dexian calmed down instantly, "Be sure...", You and father have been sneaking together for a while, and it has something to do with now, right?", What is the secret, it's time to tell me now? "He narrowed his eyes and looked at Lin Xiaofeng, trying to find the answer or clues from his expression and tone, but Lin Xiaofeng kept it a secret, "Haha, let me keep it a secret for now!", "You'll be satisfied later! Come on, let me buy you a drink!" As he said that, he was about to put his arm around Li Dexian's shoulders, but Li Dexian turned around and dodged, "Don't touch me!", "It's not over yet!" He turned his head away and said dissatisfiedly, obviously he was still brooding over the previous incident and was unwilling to forgive Lin Xiaofeng easily, but when he heard about drinking, his eyes lit up.

"I didn't expect that my brother has already abdicated, and even Lin Xiaofeng has come..." A hint of surprise flashed in the eyes of the King of Hanjiang. He looked at the spies of the Razor Society who had just arrived, but his heart was turbulent. He had been hiding overseas, waiting for the opportunity to confront the Emperor of Jingjiang head-on, and now, this opportunity seemed to have finally arrived.

In the mind of the King of Han River, the image of a young man unconsciously emerged. That was Li Dexian, the boy who used to be stupid. He felt an inexplicable sense of frustration, as if he was not ready to face this sudden change.

He took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down. "Any other news? Please continue."

"Yes!" The spy answered respectfully, "According to the brothers in the guild, Ferrero has a large number of troops being transferred to the Holy City. Together with the troops of Jingjiang in the Holy City, there are about 200,000 troops."

King Hanjiang frowned, this information made him feel a lot of pressure. Although he was prepared, the enemy's strength was beyond his expectations.

"In addition to this," the spy continued, "we also heard that Master Zhou from the Holy City took a ship to invite generals from various countries and other countries to watch the battle."

The King of Hanjiang frowned even more. Inviting generals from all over the world to watch the battle? What kind of operation was this? He really didn't understand. Was Jingjiang so sure? Or was it a deliberate attempt to confuse the enemy?

He waved his hand and asked the spies to retreat. He himself fell into deep thought. He knew that this battle would be the most important in his life, and he had to act with caution.

The Crown Prince Li Pan beside him was obviously excited. He said excitedly: "Father, we have waited for so many years and finally we can go to war with Jingjiang. Why don't we immediately dispatch troops to the Holy City? Jingjiang is so stupid that all the troops are stationed in the Holy City. Wouldn't it be easier for us to annihilate them in one fell swoop?"

Prince Hanjiang was not infected by his son's enthusiasm. He calmly analyzed: "No, there must be something wrong. Ping'er went to sea a few years ago and there is still no news. He is probably captured by the enemy. Now Jingjiang suddenly came to the west. They must know about our existence. They can't fight an unprepared battle. There must be something fishy about such a blatant act."

Li Pan asked unwillingly, "What if the new emperor is a moron? After becoming emperor, he will do whatever he wants and be ambitious."

King Hanjiang touched his chin and fell into deep thought. He had to admit that this possibility was not non-existent. However, he preferred to trust his own judgment. Lin Xiaofeng was not a pushover, and he would never let Li Dexian make a stupid decision.

He thought for a long time before he said cautiously, "But Lin Xiaofeng is not a moron. I remember that he used to be as close to the prince as a brother. I will not let him do anything stupid."

Li Pan disagreed, "But after all, so many years have passed, maybe the relationship between the two is not that deep anymore. Besides, Lin Xiaofeng is a civil servant and doesn't know much about military affairs..."

"Enough!" King Hanjiang interrupted him sternly, "How can we hope for luck in a war between two countries! The heroes of the world are like crucian carp crossing the river, and no one can be underestimated. The biggest regret of my life is that I failed to recruit Lin Xiaofeng. This boy's talent and wisdom are beyond the reach of ordinary people. You must be extremely careful when you meet such a person!"

Li Pan was frightened by his father's stern tone. He quickly bowed his head and admitted his mistake: "I was wrong. Then...is there another possibility that there is something wrong with the Razor Society's intelligence?"

King Hanjiang shook his head slowly, denying this possibility. He trusted the intelligence of the Razor Society very much, and their intelligence had hardly been wrong in recent years. Although the Razor Society was not powerful, it had a wide range and strong business capabilities, and it had become a great help in his hands.

He took a deep breath and made a decision: "No matter whether the intelligence from the Razor Society is accurate or not, we cannot advance rashly now, and we must not send a large army directly to the Holy City."

Li Pan was obviously unwilling to accept the result. "But we have been preparing for so many years! The six major dioceses have been under strong rule, with so many prohibitions, year-round recruitment, and tax collection after 30 years. The six major dioceses are full of complaints, and the people are about to rebel. Now is the time to vent, and there is no better opportunity than this."

The King of Hanjiang was not shaken by his son's words. He said calmly, "Even a lion will use all its strength to fight a rabbit. We have an absolute advantage in military strength, and we cannot be careless about the enemy. I guess they will issue a declaration of war soon. Since the other side has invited generals from various countries to watch the battle, we should wait and see. Why not let them take two cities first and make plans after they go deep into the city."

After that, he looked at Li Pan and said, "I know that you have been recruiting soldiers in the six major dioceses over the years. This time, why not let you lead the troops to the front line to prepare for the enemy. Only bring 50,000 soldiers to guard the city and test the enemy's situation while luring the enemy deep into the city. Other than that, you must not act rashly, otherwise I will punish you by military law!"

Li Pan's heart was beating wildly after hearing this. He responded excitedly, "Your son obeys your command!" Then he hurriedly left to prepare for the battle. The King of Hanjiang continued to stand in the hall, looking into the distance and thinking about the upcoming war...

At this time in the distant holy city, another drama was also unfolding.

"Your Majesty, don't hold it like this! The recoil of a submachine gun is strong, so don't hold it up, hold it down! Stand still! Kill your mother!" A big man in camouflage uniform and with a full beard was teaching a group of soldiers how to use a submachine gun. His words were vulgar, but full of practical experience.

As the gunshots rang out, the soldiers began to practice shooting nervously. The young man called "Your Majesty" stood aside and watched carefully, with a determined light in his eyes. He knew that the upcoming war would be a severe test for him. But he also firmly believed that under his leadership, they would definitely be able to win!
On the training ground, the sun shone through the clouds and shone on Lin Xiaofeng's face. His eyes flashed with anticipation for the upcoming shooting. He held the submachine gun tightly and fired wildly at the targets opposite. The grass targets were hit by bullets and the grass was flying everywhere, shattered, as if telling of his power.

Li Dexian stood beside him, staring at the scene in amazement. He was deeply shocked. This... is this a gun? He couldn't imagine that such a weapon could exert such amazing power in the hands of a person.

Lin Xiaofeng was still firing, his face showing his excitement. In this era, there was nothing more satisfying for him than being able to fire a submachine gun. His heart was filled with pride, as if he had seen the dawn of victory.

After firing a round of bullets, Lin Xiaofeng raised the muzzle of his gun and blew it gracefully. He looked at Li Dexian with a smug smile on his face and asked proudly, "How is it?"

Li Dexian's mouth was still wide open. He was completely shocked by the scene before him. He was speechless for a moment and could not utter a word.

Lin Xiaofeng skillfully removed the drum magazine and replaced it with another one. While operating, he explained in detail: "This gun is called the Daming No. 66 submachine gun. It was developed by a team of hundreds of people, supervised by the emperor himself, and finally completed after 66 revisions. The metal used to make this gun is also a specially developed alloy. The whole gun weighs ten kilograms when empty."

He pointed at the magazine on the gun and continued, "Equipped with this magazine, each magazine can hold 100 rounds of bullets and can fire 600 rounds per minute. In addition, we can also choose a 20-round magazine, and the accurate shooting range can reach 40 meters. With this gun, one man can hold a pass and ten thousand men cannot pass. It will no longer be an empty talk."

Li Dexian carefully took the Daming 66 submachine gun, as if he was holding a treasure. He muttered to himself, his face full of shock and excitement: "Fuck...Fuck...Fuck!!"

Lin Xiaofeng held the muzzle of the gun and gently turned it to the straw target opposite. He reminded with a smile: "Your Majesty, give it a try. Remember to put the butt of the gun against your shoulder and don't let the muzzle go off the target. This gun is very powerful."

Li Dexian licked his lips excitedly, imitating Lin Xiaofeng's previous behavior, raised his gun and pulled the trigger! Da da da da da da da! A string of flames shot out from the muzzle, and bullets shot out like a rainstorm. The bullets in the drum were quickly used up. Li Dexian panted and said with an unsatisfied look: "One more time!"

However, Lin Xiaofeng reminded him: "The number of bullets is limited, Your Majesty should use them sparingly. Let's look at other weapons first."

"Anything else?" Li Dexian's eyes lit up immediately and he shouted excitedly. He now completely understood the arrangements made by his father and Lin Xiaofeng. With these advanced weapons, tactical arrangements became secondary. They could just rush forward and defeat any enemy!
Lin Xiaofeng raised his hand to signal the Jinyiwei in the training ground to open the mysterious box. The Jinyiwei stepped forward and used a crowbar to pry open the wooden box that was tightly nailed. When the four wooden boards fell to the ground, a cloud of dust was raised. When the dust cleared, the weapons in the box were revealed to Li Dexian.

Lin Xiaofeng walked forward and introduced them one by one: "This is a rotary grenade launcher, equipped with four grenades. After the grenade is fired and hits the target, it will explode. The fragments and iron balls contained in it can cause amazing lethality in a small range."

He pointed to another weapon and said, "This is an infantry gun, a brand new light gun designed by Yangqu County Thermal Weapons Institute. It has high accuracy, light weight, and low height. It can be pushed by the gun crew for flexible maneuverability on the battlefield. This is simply a magical weapon for breaking through cities and charging into enemy lines!"

After saying that, he waved his hand and said, "Come here, show His Majesty the power of the grenade launcher first." The Jinyiwei immediately stepped forward to load the ammunition, while Li Dexian stared at the two weapons motionlessly.

After being fully prepared, Lin Xiaofeng ordered to fire. The Jinyiwei aimed the howitzer at a sandbag position in the distance and fired the grenade with a bang. The grenade drew a long trajectory in the air and successfully landed in the area surrounded by sandbags...
However, after waiting for a while, there was no movement. Li Dexian turned his head to look at Lin Xiaofeng in confusion and asked, "It's gone? What's the difference between this and throwing a stone?" It turned out to be a dud that failed to trigger successfully.

Lin Xiaofeng smiled awkwardly: "This... this kind of problem does exist. But it doesn't matter, let's fire another one!" The second grenade finally exploded successfully after being fired. After a loud bang, smoke and dust flew up from behind the sandbag to form a cloud of smoke.

"Oh my god! Isn't this much better than a grenade?" Li Dexian exclaimed, swallowing his saliva. He remembered that he had used grenades when he went deep into Xixia to fight Bater. At that time, the grenade had to be ignited in advance before being thrown out. In comparison, the current grenade launcher is obviously more advanced and powerful!

Li Dexian said excitedly: "So you have been doing these things in private! Why didn't you tell me earlier!" Lin Xiaofeng smiled and explained: "This is all arranged by my father. He was afraid that you would let it slip." He paused and continued, "Although our weapons are advanced, it will be troublesome if they are leaked. Moreover, no matter how advanced the weapons are, they are just tools. The core of war is still people. If the enemy knows our details, they may deal with us from other angles. Therefore, we must keep it strictly confidential until the decisive moment comes!"

Li Dexian laughed foolishly, "I see. I'm so tight-lipped, but you still don't believe me?" Lin Xiaofeng shook his head and said, "It's not that I don't believe you. The difficulty of manufacturing these weapons is beyond imagination, and the overall yield rate is very low. We invested a lot of resources and energy to develop these weapons. If you knew, you would definitely use the national treasury to manufacture more arms at all costs."

He sighed and continued, "My father and I don't want you to invest too much resources and energy in the army and ignore people's livelihood issues as soon as you ascend the throne. This is the fundamental reason why we didn't tell you in advance."

Li Dexian nodded repeatedly to show his understanding: "I understand. How much did you spend? I will reimburse you after we return." Lin Xiaofeng pursed his lips and said, "Let's wait until the war is over. We can pay in installments after we return."

"Installation? Do I need to pay in installments when I own the entire national treasury? Just give me a price when you go back, and I'll pay it all at once!" Li Dexian said domineeringly. Lin Xiaofeng shrugged helplessly without saying anything more.

Li Dexian lowered his head and stroked the gun, his infatuated look like a man who had been imprisoned for twenty years and saw a woman for the first time. He touched it for a while and seemed to realize something. He raised his head and looked at Lin Xiaofeng with a wicked smile, then came close to him and said, "Hey, I think you are really useless sometimes."

"Hmm?" Lin Xiaofeng raised his eyebrows and looked at him puzzledly, "What do you mean, Your Majesty?" Li Dexian patted the submachine gun in his hand, "If I had this plus two thousand Jinyiwei, Kyoto would have been taken down long ago." He paused and continued, "Of course, I'm just joking. Even if you want to rebel, you should rebel against your father. I treat you as a brother, how could you rebel against me?" After that, he laughed.

"What a tyrant..." Lin Xiaofeng sighed helplessly and didn't respond to his words. Li Dexian put down his submachine gun with satisfaction, "I am completely sure this time. Old Lin, you have made a great contribution this time! How should I reward you?" He thought for a while and continued, "Tell me the cost of producing and developing these weapons, and I will definitely not default on the debt. You don't need anything else." "Your Majesty, can you owe me money? You must give me everything you deserve! How about this, when you go back, let me choose a title and an official position myself, and then just issue an order to me. Don't argue with me!" Li Dexian said without question. Lin Xiaofeng was forced to agree, "Okay, since your majesty said so, I would rather obey your order respectfully."

Li Dexian nodded with satisfaction and shifted his attention to the infantry gun. "Come on, let me try the power of this infantry gun!" He was about to order the cannon to fire, but suddenly found that there was a box on the parade ground that had not been opened. "Hey? What's in Lao Lin's box?" He asked curiously, "Oh! I almost forgot that's the real good stuff!" Before Lin Xiaofeng finished speaking, a Jinyiwei hurriedly ran into the parade ground, "Report! Your Majesty, representatives of Western countries have arrived in the Holy City with Zhou Zhiwei! They are now waiting for your summons in the hall!"

"Your Majesty, now that the distinguished guests have arrived, let's go and greet them first. We can continue the test of the new weapons later when we have time." Lin Xiaofeng suggested softly in Li Dexian's ear.

Li Dexian reluctantly looked away from the Ming 66 submachine gun in his hand. He had a natural sensitivity and love for firearms. The gun seemed to have life in his hands, and every time he pulled the trigger, he felt unprecedented power. However, he knew that state affairs were more important and he could not sacrifice public affairs for personal reasons. So he took a deep breath and slowly put down the gun in his hand.

"You're right, Lin Xiaofeng. Let's go meet these distinguished guests first." Li Dexian said, with a hint of helplessness and regret in his tone.

Lin Xiaofeng smiled slightly, as if he saw through Li Dexian's thoughts, "Your Majesty, don't worry, after this busy period, you will have plenty of opportunities to test these new weapons. Now, let's go meet the distinguished guests first."

Li Dexian nodded, straightened his robe, and prepared to leave. However, he suddenly remembered something, stopped and asked, "Lin Xiaofeng, they suddenly came to visit, what should I say?"

Lin Xiaofeng thought for a moment and replied, "Your Majesty, you don't have to be too nervous. This is just a simple meeting. You can first ask them about their purpose and purpose, and then respond according to the actual situation. If they have any questions they want to know, you can answer them if you know. If you don't know or it is inconvenient to disclose, just tell them politely that you have no comment."

Li Dexian nodded after hearing this, indicating that he understood. However, he still added with some concern: "Lin Xiaofeng, you come with me. I will be more confident with you here."

"Of course, Your Majesty. I will always be by your side." Lin Xiaofeng said with a smile.

As the two walked out of the room, Lin Xiaofeng suddenly remembered something and called Li Dexian: "Your Majesty, please wait a moment. We brought a large number of troops this time, and they may be wary. In order to show our friendship and equal attitude, I suggest that we change the etiquette to receive them."

Li Dexian thought it made sense, so he nodded and agreed: "Okay, let's do as you say. Let's talk while we walk, and you tell me in detail about this new etiquette."

The two men discussed the details of the reception etiquette as they walked, and soon they arrived at the door of the main hall of the temple. At this time, several generals were already waiting there. They were each accompanied by an interpreter for better communication. These generals had all been to the Holy City before and had witnessed the glory and dignity of the Emperor; however, when they returned to their hometown this time, everything had changed - the old Emperor had passed away and the new Emperor and the people of Jingjiang jointly ruled the city - which made them feel a sense of regret.

After sighing, the generals gathered around Zhou Zhiwei and began to chat enthusiastically; they were all full of curiosity and yearning for Jingjiang, this mysterious and prosperous place - although there were exaggerated claims that Jingjiang people used gold to build houses and that fine wine and milk flowed everywhere, no one denied the wealth of Jingjiang people and the way they enjoyed life; and Zhou Zhiwei, as a representative figure of Jingjiang, naturally became the object of their vigorous conversation.

Zhou Zhiwei was already used to this kind of scene. He talked with the generals in a friendly way, revealing some interesting anecdotes about Jingjiang from time to time, which made the generals laugh frequently. At this time, General Mod of Luoxi Luoguo couldn't help asking: "Master, on the way here, I heard you say that in addition to the emperor, there is another important person who will be here soon. Who is this person? Can we reveal the answer now?"

Zhou Zhiwei smiled and replied, "This person is Lin Xiaofeng, Marquis of Jianye, the most important minister of Jingjiang. It would be a great honor for the general to be on good terms with him. Our marquis is the best at making friends. It is thanks to his great efforts that Jingjiang has formed a pattern of friendly trade with other countries today. My little ability is really not worth mentioning in front of him."

General Mo De couldn't help but be surprised after hearing this: "Marquis Jianye's talent is even better than Master Zhou's? What kind of person is he?"

"General, you will know later." Zhou Zhiwei answered mysteriously and turned to deal with other people.

Not long after, a loud shout came from outside the palace: "Your Majesty has arrived!!" Then a figure strode into the palace, followed by a group of followers. Zhou Zhiwei immediately stepped forward and bowed to the ground: "I, Zhou Zhiwei, greet Your Majesty!"

"No need to be polite." Li Dexian waved his hand casually to signal him to stand up and said, "Zhou Zhiwei, since all the generals have arrived, please introduce them to me first."

"Yes." Zhou Zhiwei stood up and walked to General Moder, smiling and introducing, "Your Majesty, this is General Moder of Luoxi Luo State."

After the translator translated Zhou Zhiwei's words into Luoxi Luo language, General Mod was about to speak, but unexpectedly Li Dexian had already strode in front of him, stretched out his right hand, grasped his left hand and shook it vigorously twice: "I have heard of General Mod's great name for a long time, and today I see that it is indeed worthy of the reputation."

General Mod was somewhat confused by Li Dexian's sudden action. He looked at his right hand and was full of doubts: What's going on? The emperor of Jingjiang came up and touched my hand. Is this some kind of unique etiquette of Jingjiang? But as far as I know, when people in Jingjiang meet, they should bow or clasp their fists to salute...
Li Dexian's action also surprised Zhou Zhiwei. He turned to look at Lin Xiaofeng, only to see the latter smiling and explaining, "This handshake is a new etiquette of my visit to Jingjiang. Your Majesty's visit to the Holy City is to seek cooperation and friendly development with other countries. The handshake symbolizes equality and friendship."

It turned out that this unexpected action was arranged by the Marquis! Zhou Zhiwei secretly sighed in his heart and admired Lin Xiaofeng's ingenuity and wit; it was really a smart move to show equality and narrow the distance through simple physical contact!

Everyone present suddenly realized the truth and expressed their appreciation for Li Dexian and Lin Xiaofeng's innovative move. After shaking hands, General Mod unconsciously clenched his right hand, still feeling a little subtle in his heart - he was surprised and comfortable that the Emperor of Jingjiang, with such a noble status, could treat him with such a warm and respectful attitude. He had never experienced such respectful and cordial treatment when facing the emperor of his own country. Therefore, after Li Dexian shook hands with the generals present one by one, they all couldn't help but feel a little goodwill towards him.

Afterwards, Li Dexian began to have an in-depth conversation with the generals, and Lin Xiaofeng also took the opportunity to shake hands and talk with them, showing his gentleness, courtesy, and elegant poet-like temperament; however, some careful people present noticed the Jinyiwei who came with Li Dexian - they were all big and strong, and their thick arms and broad backs showed that they were definitely not ordinary people! These soldiers from Jingjiang... really have something!
After a brief greeting, Lin Xiaofeng saw the opportunity and suggested: "Generals, you have come from afar. I wonder if you have already had your meal? If not, how about we have a banquet here and chat while we eat?" His suggestion was immediately echoed by Zhou Zhiwei: "Your Majesty is right. Generals, you have indeed not had your meal since the bumpy journey here."

After the two of them talked, Li Dexian also felt a little hungry. He had just eaten a simple meal in the morning and went to the parade ground to review the Jinyiwei and test new weapons. Now it was already past morning and he felt hungry. So he waved his hand and said, "In that case, Zhou Zhiwei, you go and make arrangements. Ask someone to bring up some chairs. I want to have a few drinks with the generals!"

Zhou Zhiwei responded and was about to walk out but was grabbed by Lin Xiaofeng's sleeve: "The food doesn't need to be too complicated. Everyone here is a warrior. You can take a Jinyiwei with you to make some of our special dishes." He whispered and then let Zhou Zhiwei go to arrange the banquet.

The efficiency of the Embroidered Uniform Guards was truly amazing. In just ten minutes, the hall had been cleverly decorated by them.

In front of them, a huge map was unfolded, on which this vast continent was meticulously drawn, with mountains, rivers, cities, and everything else. This map was like a silent narrator, showing everyone present the vastness and prosperity of this land.

Several small tables were newly added to the hall, with four people sitting around each table. This layout was convenient for communication while maintaining solemnity. In front of each general, there was a bowl of steaming food and an exquisite wine jug. However, General Mod looked down at the food in the bowl with confusion in his eyes.

The food seemed a little too simple. A bowl of steaming noodles, a few meatballs, and a poached egg. This seemed a little inconsistent with the warm reception of Emperor Jingjiang. However, he did not show any dissatisfaction, but just quietly waited for the next explanation.

Li Dexian sat in the first seat, playing a ceremonial role, while the real protagonist was Lin Xiaofeng. Seeing that everything was ready, Lin Xiaofeng walked slowly to the front of the crowd, with a gentle smile on his face, like a spring breeze.

"Today, everyone is visiting the Holy City, and we haven't had time to prepare a sumptuous banquet, so the food looks a little shabby. Please don't blame me." His voice was gentle and sincere, as if every word contained deep apology.

"Our emperor is frugal and simple, and he keeps his food as simple as possible. When he goes to war, he lives and eats with the soldiers, so the food is the same." Lin Xiaofeng continued, his eyes sweeping across the faces of each general, as if he wanted to see into their hearts.

"However, the food in this bowl is not ordinary food." He changed the subject and said mysteriously, "These are the daily breakfast rations for my Jingjiang soldiers going to sea. You are all warriors in the army, and I think you all have your own opinions on military rations. Today, why not try my Jingjiang military rations, and you can also make some suggestions as a platform for communication between us."

After he finished speaking, he raised his hand and said, "Everyone, please enjoy now."

So that's it! This is Jingjiang's military rations. This design is really interesting. The generals smiled at each other and picked up the food in their bowls. They were all experienced soldiers and were not picky about food. What's more, Jingjiang was willing to take the initiative to show the military rations to everyone. This sincerity was far better than a big meal.

General Mod looked at the food in the bowl in confusion and asked, "Excuse me, sir, what exactly is this food? It looks like noodles, but why is it curved?"

Lin Xiaofeng explained with a smile: "Good question, this is our Jingjiang specialty - instant noodles. After being fried, the noodles can be preserved for a long time, and after being boiled in water, they will take on this curved shape. You can take a look, there are other things in the bowl."

General Mod, like everyone else, curiously picked up a fork and swiped the bottom of the bowl. He pulled out a few meatballs and a fried egg. Lin Xiaofeng's voice rang out again: "This is the military rations that our Jingjiang soldiers eat after getting up in the morning - meatball instant noodles with fried eggs."

Lin Xiaofeng did not lie about this. This bowl of fat, protein, and carbohydrate-rich meal was indeed military rations. However, only the Jinyiwei were qualified to enjoy such a luxurious combination. They were the strongest special forces in Jingjiang, and they needed to carry guns and artillery on the battlefield for a long time, so nutrition was essential.

As for how to keep the poached eggs fresh without refrigeration equipment, Lin Xiaofeng had already prepared for it. He specially developed a series of oil-soaked cans to facilitate long-distance transportation.

"Meatball instant noodles with poached eggs?" General Mod took another look at the food in the bowl, and took a bite with curiosity. As soon as the noodles entered his mouth, a salty and fragrant taste burst in his mouth, mixed with the aroma of oil and meat, which made people linger. He took another bite of the poached egg, which was already soaked in oil and water, and his taste buds were shocked again.

Mod couldn't help but show a look of astonishment in his eyes. This bowl of noodles looked ordinary, but it was filled with a lot of oil and salt. This kind of food was perfect for replenishing the soldiers' physical strength! He sighed in his heart: Jingjiang people actually equip soldiers with such food? No wonder those soldiers are so strong, Jingjiang is really rich!

"Marquis Jianye, may I ask what your army's rations are for the rest of the time? Is it all meatballs, instant noodles, and fried eggs?" Mod asked loudly, his tone full of curiosity.

Lin Xiaofeng smiled slightly, shook his head and said, "No. Breakfast has always been the second most sumptuous meal in our army after dinner, in order to awaken morale and boost energy in the morning. Lunch is simpler, with clear soup and noodles. And in the evening..." He paused deliberately, leaving the question in suspense.

The generals suddenly understood and nodded in understanding. If they ate so much every meal, how high would the military expenditure in Jingjiang be? But even so, the food standard was already far higher than that of their country.

However, not everyone can adapt to the taste of Jingjiang. During the tasting process, some people showed an expression of difficulty in swallowing, obviously not used to it. After observing for a while, Lin Xiaofeng asked: "Is there anything you can't get used to? If so, you can just say it directly. After all, the local climate and soil nurture the local people." (End of this chapter)