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

Li Dexian comforted him, "General Mo De, don't worry. I have a million troops in Jingjiang that can be mobilized."

"What?!" Maud was shocked. "How many people are there in Jingjiang?"

"More than 50 million." Lin Xiaofeng said lightly, "With a little squeeze, two million troops can squeeze out. Don't worry, General."

Mod was completely out of control. He screamed, "50 million people! One country! And two million troops?!" He couldn't imagine such a huge gap in national strength. He had always thought that Jingjiang's 200,000 troops were already more than half of their strength, but he didn't expect that it was less than one-tenth.

Lin Xiaofeng looked at Maud's surprised expression and couldn't help but laugh: "It seems that the outside world still has a serious lack of understanding of Jingjiang. Our territory combined is much larger than the six major dioceses."

Maude swallowed and asked with difficulty: "Then...then why did you only bring 200,000 people?"

Li Dexian suppressed his laughter and said solemnly, "It's because the church is too weak."

Mod was speechless for a while. He finally understood the huge gap between himself and Jingjiang. He quickly adjusted his mindset and smiled awkwardly: "I... We were indeed a little worried about our safety before. After all, we are guests who come to watch the war. If the war gets intense..."

Lin Xiaofeng raised his hand to interrupt him: "Since you are guests coming to the battlefield to watch the battle, we in Jingjiang will naturally ensure your safety. I have made some arrangements." After that, he turned around and started to search in a box next to the military tent.

Soon he turned out several long and wide scrolls and showed them to Maud. Maud looked at the words on the scrolls and was speechless again. On one of the scrolls was written the words "Battlefield Tour Group"!
"This...is this possible?" Maude asked, feeling somewhat amused.

"Don't worry." Lin Xiaofeng said with a smile, "There are a few more that explain where you came from. The other side also knows that you are here to watch the battle. As long as you stay away from the battlefield, nothing will happen." He unfolded a white banner with "I surrender, don't kill me" written on it and said, "Don't worry about this, bilingual is always safer! Take these things back to your team! Just raise the flag when you follow our army!"

General Mod picked up the banners and left the tent with mixed feelings. Before leaving, he was still mumbling something like 50 million or 2 million. After the tent returned to peace, Li Dexian sighed, "These foreigners are so short-sighted! Why doesn't anyone come to unify all these small countries?"

"The West has its own national conditions, so let's not worry about it." Lin Xiaofeng said with a smile, "Besides, isn't it better to just disperse? Your Majesty, you should first study how to advance the troops!"

Li Dexian nodded and said, "That's true. The forced march is too tiring. I plan to rest for a while before setting off again. We also need to send more spies to understand the situation in the Hongfeng Basin." He paused and continued, "But, Xiaofeng, I'm worried now. The King of Hanjiang is extremely cunning. What if he keeps sending troops to harass and consume our army? How should we respond?"

"This can't happen!" Li Dexian's tone was full of confidence and determination. "Given his personality, the more cautious he is, the less likely he is to split up his forces."

His eyes were like two sharp blades, as if they could penetrate all appearances and get to the heart of the matter. His gorgeous battle robe fluttered in the wind, further highlighting his extraordinary heroic spirit.

"Our army has won battle after battle and has the support of hot weapons. Even if he tries a small-scale harassment, he will definitely gain little and may not even be able to stop our army's march. He will never do such a stupid thing." Li Dexian's mouth curled up with a confident arc.

"Old Lin, sometimes I really think you are too cautious." He turned to Lin Xiaofeng beside him, a hint of teasing in his eyes.

Lin Xiaofeng frowned slightly. He was not being cautious for no reason, but he had seen too many classic cases of the weak defeating the strong and using all kinds of tricks in the future. He knew very well that if he could not achieve his goal in one battle, the enemy would make rapid progress on the battlefield and evolve countless tactics that could bypass hot weapons, and eventually defeat the strong with the weak.

"Wouldn't it be better to be more cautious?" he asked back, with a hint of helplessness in his tone.

Li Dexian shook his head and chuckled: "There's nothing wrong with being cautious, but you seem to be thinking too much. Do you know what a million-strong army means?"

"I can understand the numbers." Lin Xiaofeng nodded.

Li Dexian smiled and leaned back in his seat, a glimmer of memory flashing in his eyes: "When I was a child, I often pestered my father to listen to him talk about the war between Jing and Qian. At that time, the war was stalemate, and at the most intense time, Jingjiang had only more than 100,000 troops available. Whenever my father talked about this, he would say that if he was given 500,000 troops, he would not have to work day and night to discuss detailed tactics with the generals."

He paused and continued, "If we replace it with a million-strong army, what would that mean? As long as the general leading the troops is not an idiot, they can divide the troops into dozens of groups and quickly capture a country."

Li Dexian's words were full of ambition, as if he had seen the dawn of victory. However, Lin Xiaofeng still frowned, as if he was thinking about something.

"If those rebels really have a million troops, in my opinion, they should have taken the initiative to attack the Holy City before we arrived, recover the lost territory of the Church, capture Ferrero, and seize our port. But they didn't do that, why?" Li Dexian raised his question.

Lin Xiaofeng raised his head, his eyes flashing with thought: "Why?"

"Either they don't have generals who can mobilize troops, or they are out of money." Li Dexian analyzed carefully, "Good generals are hard to find, there is nothing to say about that. The long-term conscription and strong control of various places have made it impossible to squeeze money out of the people. The military expenses of a million-strong army will not last long. The cost of marching is even more terrifying."

His words were like a key, unlocking the doubts in Lin Xiaofeng's heart. Indeed, without enough generals and funds, even with a million-strong army, it would be difficult to exert its true combat effectiveness.

"They are afraid of the power of hot weapons and dare not take the initiative to attack the holy city. If they fail to capture the city after a long time, the entire army will collapse or even mutiny. So they must be waiting, and when they have to fight to the limit, they will burn their boats and capture the city. I think they are very close to this point. It's just that we came a little early." Li Dexian's tone revealed a calmness and confidence.

In the Hongfeng Basin, the sun shines on the vast land, making it golden. The terrain here is complex and varied, with mountains and basins interlaced, providing a natural barrier and strategic location for war.

Li Dexian stood on a high place overlooking the entire basin, as if everything was under his control: "Hongfeng Basin is the best opportunity. They are familiar with the terrain and have the advantage of distance, so they can deploy in advance. When our army advances here, they must have sent more than a dozen spies, right?"

"Thirteen waves." Lin Xiaofeng added, with a vigilant gleam in his eyes.

"That's right." Li Dexian nodded. "We have been investigating for so long. No matter how cautious we are, we should take action. If we continue to lose, even if it is planned, the morale of the generals will be hit. Therefore, according to my observation, they have reached their limit. Hongfeng Basin is the best opportunity. They have an advantageous position and have collected enough intelligence. They don't need complicated command capabilities to wipe us out in one swarm! Therefore, we will most likely fight them there!"

Li Dexian's words were full of determination and fighting spirit. However, Lin Xiaofeng touched his chin and questioned, "Is it really like this?"

"Oh!" Li Dexian said proudly, "Old Lin, you are better than me at making money, but you are not as good as me in grasping the situation of war!" His eyes flashed with confidence and domineering, "Don't say a small traitor! Even if my father is leading the troops on the opposite side, I will make sure he never returns with a submachine gun!"

Lin Xiaofeng couldn't help laughing when he heard this: "Your Majesty, please be careful with your words..." Although he felt a little helpless about Li Dexian's confidence, he was also infected by his heroic spirit. The two stood side by side, looking at the Hongfeng Basin in the distance, as if they had already seen the upcoming war and gunpowder.

At this moment, the Holy City was as peaceful as ever. The dogtail grass, who was supposed to be in charge of the Holy City, had already moved to the port, and the Holy City was entrusted to Master Zhou. Dogtail grass sat in the public house at the port, holding a scroll in his hand, and the huge offshore map behind him reflected his figure. There were five huge ironclad ships anchored here, and more than 60 warships were drifting on the sea.

The weather was calm and windless, and the sea was sparkling. In the harbor, a group of sailors were training with weapons, their movements were uniform and full of power. Everything seemed so calm and orderly.

However, this calm did not last long. The deputy hurried into the public house with a panic on his face: "Sir! Our reconnaissance ship is back! The enemy ship is coming from the sea!"

Dogtail Grass perked up when he heard that: "How many ships?" His tone revealed a mixture of anticipation and nervousness.

"One hundred and fifty!" the deputy replied. "The ships are no less powerful than ours, and many of them are equipped with cannons. The exact number is unknown. Our scout ship is too far away, and we are afraid of being caught up, so we dare not move forward."

Finally here! Gouweicaoer thought to himself. He had already prepared for the battle, and when he heard the news of the enemy ship approaching, he was not too panicked. He quickly stood up and ordered loudly: "Pass the order immediately! All troops board the ship! Prepare to meet the enemy!" His voice was firm and powerful, echoing over the port.

The Jingjiang Navy, this elite division that came from the West, always maintained a high level of combat readiness. Their nerves were like taut strings, ready to respond to any emergency at any time. The sound of the port horn was like a drum urging the troops to march, stirring the hearts of every sailor.

The ironclad ships, as the giants in the fleet, were the first to respond to the military order. Like five steel monsters, they slowly sailed out of the port and set off on their journey. The silhouettes of the ironclad ships cast huge shadows on the sea, as if foreshadowing the coming storm.

The flag officers on the ship were busy waving flags to command the ships on the sea. The eighty ships turned around quickly like well-trained soldiers, forming an indestructible formation.

Dogtail Grass stood at the bow of the Wide Silence, his brows knitted tightly and his eyes deep. The sailors beside him kept reporting to him the information sent back by the reconnaissance ship, which would become an important basis for them to formulate tactics.

The speed of the ironclad ships was astonishing. They quickly rushed ahead of all the warships and led the entire fleet to break through the waves. On the sea, 150 warships followed closely behind them, forming a spectacular track.

Yu Bo, the battle-hardened captain, was standing at the bow. He looked into the distance, the passion in his heart surging with the waves. He knew very well that this invincible fleet was a weapon created by His Majesty himself, and today, it finally had a place to use its power.

He recalled the days when he went to sea with His Majesty when he was young, and the hard training and fierce battles were all vivid in his mind. Now, he has become the leader of this fleet, shouldering the important task of serving the emperor.

The entire fleet was equipped with powerful firepower, with as many as 2,500 divine punishment weapons, enough to scare any enemy. Various types of ships worked together to form an impeccable combat capability. Such a naval force was undoubtedly the most powerful in the world today.

During the voyage, Yu Bo was waiting for the enemy to arrive. He firmly believed that a crushing victory was just around the corner. When the enemy finally appeared on the horizon, a confident smile appeared on his face.

"Prepare chain bombs, prepare to meet the enemy!" Yu Bo raised his hand and gave the order, his voice firm and decisive. The ships quickly communicated with flags, and the soldiers took action one after another, preparing for the upcoming battle.

Chain bombs, this unique weapon, is the magic weapon they have found out through long-term training. When the chain bombs are fired, one shell will drag another shell with it and fly out, thus destroying the enemy's sails and even masts, making the enemy lose its maneuverability. This method of warfare is very efficient and has never been seen before in the outside world. It will definitely play a huge role in the next battle.

The two fleets were like two torrents meeting on the sea, with great momentum. Gouweicaoer also observed the huge size of the enemy army, and his heart was tense. However, the ironclad ship under his feet gave him an endless sense of security. These steel behemoths were equipped with amazing defense and firepower, especially the rotating turret, which was even more amazing.

The two sides were getting closer and closer, and the battle was about to break out. Gouweicaoer raised his hand and ordered: "Prepare chain shells at the artillery batteries, and replace the remaining naval guns with shrapnel shells. The left and right wing fleets will go around and outflank them!" His voice was firm and decisive, revealing his belief in victory.

However, Yu Bo saw a shocking scene through the telescope. The enemy fleet was so large, and what was even more incredible was that those ships had no sails! In addition, several main ships in front were emitting black smoke, as if they were on fire. But a closer look revealed that the black smoke was coming from a huge chimney.

What kind of ship is this? Why can it travel so fast without sails? A strong sense of uneasiness rose in Yu Bo's heart. He realized that this might be a new type of warship that they had never seen before.

Faced with this sudden change, Yu Bo quickly adjusted his tactics. He ordered the main warship to slow down and move to the side to avoid a direct confrontation with the enemy Lin Xiaofeng. At the same time, he ordered the remaining ships to turn around and try to surround the enemy.

The warships of both sides were getting closer and closer. The distance of less than a kilometer allowed Yu Bo to see those strange warships more clearly. Those five warships were one circle larger than their largest main warship, and their sailing speed was simply astonishing. What made him even more terrified was that those five ships were actively rushing into their formation.

The soldiers around him also began to panic, but Yu Bo quickly stabilized the morale of the troops. He firmly believed that even if the enemy had a new type of warship, they still had an absolute advantage. As long as they waited for the enemy to enter the range, they could fire chain bullets to inflict heavy damage.

However, when the five ironclad ships rushed into the fleet at full speed, Yu Bo and his soldiers felt unprecedented pressure. Those ironclad ships seemed to be galloping recklessly on the sea, tearing their formation open one after another.

"Raise the flag quickly! Encircle the five ships from left and right! Sink them!" Yu Bo gave an urgent order. However, at this moment, the rotating turret of the ironclad fired the first shot. The shells tied with two iron chains circled in the air and accurately hit one of their long ships. The moment the mast was blown to pieces, Yu Bo and his soldiers felt unprecedented fear and despair. The battle had just begun and they had already fallen into such a passive situation. What fate would be waiting for them next?

Chain bullets? How could they have chain bullets? He knew Jingjiang had divine punishment weapons, but chain bullets were obviously their own invention. Could it be that there was a traitor? Moreover, their weapons had such a long range, how could this be possible?

Yu Bo's heart was bleeding. He gritted his teeth and roared, ordering the flanks to speed up and quickly outflank and sink them. The flag officers waved flags frantically, and the fleets on the left and right wings quickly changed direction and gathered around the ironclad ship.

On the deck, the gunners in the cabin were on full alert, waiting for the right shooting position, ready to fire fiercely at any time. Surrounding the five ironclad ships, more than 30 warships of the church gradually formed a tight encirclement.

Seeing that the situation was not good, Gouweicaoer gritted his teeth. The opponent's strength was too strong. They had to rely on the strong defense and firepower of the ironclad ship to tear open the opponent's battle formation. Only in this way could they win. Otherwise, with the quality of other warships, they had no chance of winning this battle. However, now they still needed to be patient and wait for the best opportunity. At present, they could only rely on the super defense and firepower of the ironclad ship.

When the encirclement was about to be formed, Yu Bo, who was observing from the outside, was excited. He saw that the enemy's weapons were indeed powerful and they were brave, but they were too reckless. This recklessness was enough to cost them their lives. As long as they were surrounded by so many warships and fired at them, they would definitely be wiped out!
The encirclement was finally formed, and it sailed forward closely around the ironclad ship. Then, the encirclement began to tighten, attempting to strike the other side with more accurate artillery fire. When the distance between the two sides was close enough to be within a safe range, the soldiers on the church warship were completely dumbfounded.

They saw from a close distance that the height of the ironclad ship was far beyond their imagination, and their divine punishment weapons could only hit the hull. What frightened them even more was that the hull of the ironclad ship was densely covered with gun muzzles, and those deep black holes seemed to be able to swallow everything, leaking out invisible murderous aura.

Compared with their ships, these ironclad ships were simply monsters on the sea. Most of their ships had only a few guns, and only some of the main ships were equipped with twenty or thirty guns. However, these seemed so insignificant in front of the ironclad ships.

"Fire!" Yu Bo shouted loudly, and at the same time, Gouweicaoer almost shouted the same order. Seeing the flag order, the sailors of the church warship opened fire fiercely, and countless shells were concentrated like raindrops on the five ironclad ships.

The ironclad stood upright amidst the violent tremors, and Dogtail Grass held the handrail tightly, his eyes full of determination and expectation. Then, they were surprised to see that the shells that hit the ironclad fell into the sea like black sesame seeds, leaving only countless dents on the hull, while the ironclad still stood firm on the sea.

When the ship stabilized a little, Gouweicao was overjoyed. Sure enough! As my elder brother said, the defense is really amazing. After suffering such a fierce attack, the ironclad ship sailed normally without any serious problems.

However, Yu Bo on the other side did not have such a good attitude. He immediately collapsed and shouted: "How is this possible?!" He could not believe his eyes. Those shells that he was so proud of could not cause any substantial damage to the ironclad ship.

Before the church fleet launched a second wave of attacks, Jingjiang's shells had already roared in. The shells deeply embedded in the hull and then exploded violently. Accompanied by screams and flying wood chips, the church warships suffered heavy damage one after another.

Looking down from above, the left and right sides of the ironclad ship seemed to be setting off fireworks as it continued to move forward. The warships on both sides exploded one after another under the bombardment of artillery shells, and flames shot up into the sky and thick smoke billowed on the sea.

The rotating turrets on the deck also saw the opportunity to go up and fire. The warships that Yu Bo had always been proud of were as fragile as paper in front of the ironclad ships. Their counterattacks were weak and getting weaker and weaker, just like tickling the opponent, leaving only some "skin injuries" and no achievements.

The two sides were still exchanging shells, and the ironclad ship's paint peeled off in large areas. The cold metal color was exposed to the sun, flashing with a cold light. Yu Bo roared with bloodshot eyes: "Iron? How can this ship be made of iron? How can it float?"

The deputy beside him was terrified, but he still answered the leader's question: "General, an iron basin can also float in water." However, this answer obviously did not satisfy Yu Bo. He slapped the deputy and roared: "Who the hell asked you this!"

Yu Bo had completely lost his composure at this time. He did not notice that other warships in Jingjiang had already started to fight with their fleet. In the other direction of the sea, hundreds of warships were already involved in a chaotic battle.

Although Jingjiang's warships have a long range of shells, their number is relatively small. However, the absolute advantage in numbers makes Yu Bo's fleet still have a slight advantage. However, this is not important! Because these five strange ships are rushing around on the sea and firing recklessly. If they can't get rid of these five ironclad ships, then they have no advantage at all.

The battle lasted only a dozen minutes, but more than ten church warships were sunk. Huge masts and sails fell on the sea, and some of the ships that had sunk were standing upright. A large number of corpses and church sailors were floating on the water. Some people were holding debris and crying for help on the water; however, when the ironclad ship passed by, the waves caused them to be swept into the deep sea again.

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The ironclad ship rushed forward, and when it saw an enemy ship facing them, Gouweicaoer shouted, "Ramp them! Crush them!" After his order was issued, the ironclad ship accelerated and rushed towards the enemy ship. At the moment when the bows were about to collide, Gouweicaoer grabbed the handrail tightly and closed his eyes; when he opened his eyes again, he heard a loud "bang" - the two ships had already collided!
The ironclad ship split the enemy ship blocking the front like a sharp axe; and the split enemy ship broke into two pieces like a chopped tree and slowly sank into the water. Such an amazing scene made the entire battlefield silent! The enemy ships still in the encirclement were frightened after seeing this scene; they immediately turned around and prepared to escape from this terrible place.

However, Gouweicaoer did not intend to let them go; he ordered the ironclad ships to turn around and chase the fleeing enemy ships. The five ironclad ships drew a huge "ω" shape on the sea and began to pursue in two directions; the steam engines inside the hulls also roared like beasts and ran at full power output.

In the process of turning the bow, the speed displayed by the ironclad ship was beyond the reach of ordinary wooden ships. After a sharp turn, the "Wide Silence" slammed into an enemy ship that was unable to escape; the enemy ship was hit hard and immediately suffered a burst of fierce artillery fire, and finally turned over and slowly sank into the water.

Yu Bo looked at everything in front of him with a daze; he couldn't believe his eyes - the ship was actually overturned? ! This was simply unheard of in a sea battle! However, what made him even more desperate was that five ironclad ships had already broken out of the encirclement and were heading towards them! "General! They are coming towards us!" While Yu Bo was still in shock, his deputy beside him screamed in horror.

A trace of deep despair flashed in Yu Bo's eyes. His years of experience and skills, as well as his invincible warships that he was always proud of, were completely destroyed in front of these five ironclad ships. His invincible tactics and warships seemed so powerless in front of such powerful opponents. He hadn't even figured out why these ships could still sail so fast without masts and canvas.

It was completely beyond his imagination and understanding.
Yu Bo looked at the ironclad ships rushing towards him with a distorted expression. When he had just observed the ironclad ships charging, their speed had already been astonishing. Now that they were charging head-on, the pressure was simply suffocating. Just one ship had the momentum of a huge army, like a ferocious beast rampaging on the sea, with no natural enemies at all, and no one could stop it!

His ship was already the strongest warship in this sea area, but its speed was far inferior to that of the enemy. In this situation, it was obviously impossible to escape. Only a fight to the death could give him a chance of survival. Yu Bo's eyes were red, and he made up his mind. He shouted at the top of his lungs: "Prepare to meet the enemy!!!"

At the same time, more than a hundred ships on the sea were fighting each other, with artillery fire everywhere. Ships were constantly being hit and caught fire, or sunk. The battle was still going on, but the balance of victory and defeat had begun to tilt in one side. The ironclad ships were like the overlords of the sea, ruthlessly destroying all enemies that stood in their way. Dogtail Grass stood at the bow with a firm look in his eyes. He knew that they would definitely win this battle.

"Old Lin, have you figured out anything about the scenery along the road these days?" Li Dexian asked proudly while riding on his horse, with wisdom and confidence revealed between his brows.

Lin Xiaofeng was slightly stunned. He really didn't expect Li Dexian to ask this question suddenly. He looked up and looked around. He saw continuous mountains, exposed rocks, and sparse vegetation. He couldn't help but feel puzzled. He touched his chin and frowned, "What secrets? What secrets can there be in the scenery?"

Li Dexian laughed, his eyes flashing with a sharp light. He raised his whip and pointed at the mountain in the distance, guiding Lin Xiaofeng's sight, "Look at the mountain."

Lin Xiaofeng followed Li Dexian's instructions and saw mountains upon mountains, but they looked nothing special. He looked back at Li Dexian in confusion, "What's wrong with the mountains?"

Li Dexian shook his head, with an expression of disappointment and regret on his face. "You said you are a smart person, but how come you just can't discover some things?" His words were full of expectations and encouragement for Lin Xiaofeng.

Then, he took a deep breath and slowly told his discovery, "Since we entered the Red Peak Basin, all the mountains we have seen are bald mountains. Have you ever seen a tall tree?"

Lin Xiaofeng was stunned after hearing this, and then he began to recall in his mind. They had indeed not seen any tall trees along the way, only some low shrubs and herbs. He frowned, "It seems that there are none, but what exactly does Your Majesty want to explain?"

Li Dexian took a deep breath and his expression became serious. "I see, this place is still some distance from Luxi Fort, but many tall trees have been cut down by them, most likely to be used for shipbuilding. There are no short trees to be seen. Resources are scarce, so the logging has stopped here."

He paused and looked at Lin Xiaofeng, as if waiting for his response. Lin Xiaofeng nodded, showing his understanding, "So, Your Majesty thinks that the fleet of Luxi Fort may be larger than we thought?"

"That's right." Li Dexian sighed, "If they send a fleet to attack the Holy City, our army will probably have a hard time. The people we saw on the way here simply can't afford to come here to cut wood for warmth, so I guess the scale of their fleet must be unusually large. I don't know what the situation is over there, but when I return, I will definitely replace all the warships with ironclad ships to deal with possible threats."

After hearing this, Lin Xiaofeng's heart tightened. He naturally understood that if Luxi Fort really had a large fleet, it would undoubtedly be a huge threat to them. He also began to worry, wondering if they could cope with such a challenge.

However, Li Dexian did not seem too worried. He looked ahead with a firm gaze, as if he had made full preparations. "We have been in the Hongfeng Basin for three days. If we continue to march, the enemy troops will appear in a few days."

After hearing this, Lin Xiaofeng couldn't help but admire Li Dexian's calmness and wisdom. He nodded and said, "Your Majesty, whether your guess is right or not, may have a result soon. There is no need to wait for the other side's army to arrive."

"Oh? How come?" Li Dexian asked curiously.

"Your Majesty forgot that the Razor Society is still on the other side." Lin Xiaofeng explained, "If the enemy army sets out in full force, they will definitely not stay with the other side and will definitely take the opportunity to contact us. If we are fast, we will most likely get the news in advance."

"That makes sense." Li Dexian nodded in agreement. "I hope they can come here as soon as possible and provide some information."

As soon as he finished speaking, a group of soldiers escorted four people to the battle array. Lin Xiaofeng looked closely and saw that they were four tied-up foreigners with cloth stuffed in their mouths, unable to speak.

The guarding soldier shouted, "Your Majesty, Lord Marquis, our army just captured a few enemy spies who surrendered and can speak Jingjiang dialect. They claim to know Lord Marquis. Please see them in person."

"Let them go." Li Dexian ordered.

The cloth was taken out of the four people's mouths. They immediately looked at Lin Xiaofeng with tears in their eyes and shouted, "My Lord! It's me! I'm Fo Bole! The president of the Razor Club!"

One of them even sang excitedly, "Ah~ The red sun rises in the east~"

When Lin Xiaofeng heard the familiar singing, he was immediately happy, "Alright, stop singing! They are our own people." He ordered the soldiers to untie the four people, then walked to Li Dexian and introduced, "This is the current emperor."

The four of them bowed quickly, glancing at Li Dexian from the corner of their eyes. Li Dexian raised his hand and said, "No need to be polite. Tell me the information you brought."

"That's right!" Foberle said anxiously, "Luxi Castle has gone crazy. They are doing their best to prepare for war. The entire castle has been almost plundered. It seems that they are preparing for a decisive battle. Their army is rushing here. I'm afraid they will be here in ten days or so."

He paused and continued, "We ran out under the pretext of gathering information. Their army is huge, with people everywhere, and you can't see the end at a glance. Apart from this, we don't have any other useful information. We have never known how many hot weapons they have."

After hearing this, Li Dexian looked at Lin Xiaofeng proudly, as if saying, "My guess was right!" Lin Xiaofeng also cupped his hands in admiration to show his agreement.

Then, he walked to Foberle's side and asked, "Do you guys usually get in touch with the King of Hanjiang?"

"Yes!" Flobber replied, "Since the Razor Society provided intelligence to Luxi Fort, we have stayed there most of the time and often see him. If we say we have something important to report, the King of Hanjiang will definitely meet us."

"Very good!" Lin Xiaofeng nodded with satisfaction and gave the four people an affirmative look, "I now have an important task to entrust to you, I wonder if you are willing to accept it?"

However, to his surprise, the four of them answered in unison: "No."

Lin Xiaofeng's face suddenly fell, "What's going on? As a Jinyiwei, you don't want to serve the country, but shirk your responsibilities. How can this be disgraceful!"

Fo Bole and his men looked exhausted and too lazy to pretend anymore. They complained loudly on the spot, "My Lord! We have already completed the mission assigned by our superiors and should have returned home long ago! But the court has added new missions again and again, and we simply cannot refuse. We have no control over the current battlefield situation, so what else can we do? Besides, we are not young anymore and don't want to take risks anymore. We just want to go home and enjoy our lives as soon as possible."

"That's enough!" Lin Xiaofeng stopped their complaints unhappily, "You know what? I can't assign tasks to anyone. Jingjiang is in great need of people right now, but you're complaining here."

He said firmly: "This is the last mission for the four of you. After you complete it, you can go home and enjoy your life. If you succeed, you won't have to worry about anything for the rest of your life. If you fail, there will be no punishment."

However, the four of them looked embarrassed, and obviously did not believe Lin Xiaofeng's promise. Seeing this, Lin Xiaofeng sighed inwardly, hooked his finger at the Jinyiwei not far away, and whispered a few words of advice.

The Jinyiwei turned around and brought back four small wooden boxes. Lin Xiaofeng handed the wooden boxes to Fo Bole and the others, "Don't rush to refuse. Open them and take a look."

The four of them opened the wooden box in confusion, and saw a shiny silver revolver in the middle of the box, surrounded by dozens of bullets. They looked at Lin Xiaofeng in confusion, obviously not understanding what this small gun was for.

Lin Xiaofeng explained: "This is a revolver, the latest war artifact developed by Jingjiang. It can fire six bullets in a row and is easy to load. These four guns are the only four revolvers in the world. Each of you can say that you are the first person in the world to own this artifact."

After hearing this, the four of them were surprised. They looked at each other, obviously moved by Lin Xiaofeng's words. Li Dexian rolled his eyes secretly and thought to himself: "Has Old Lin said this to others before?"

However, he did not expose it, but just watched quietly how Lin Xiaofeng persuaded the four people. Lin Xiaofeng continued: "With it, you can kill everyone and ensure your own safety. Moreover, I am not asking you to take a huge risk to capture the thief leader, but wait until the two armies fight, and then take action when you are safe."

He advised kindly: "Don't worry, if the enemy escapes, our army will definitely catch up with them! As long as you hold the King of Han River hostage, we will come to rescue him immediately. What do you think?" (End of this chapter)