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

However, Li Dexian did not move at all. His cheeks were tense, and his eyes were deep and complicated. He seemed to be struggling violently. Finally, he sighed, as if he wanted to expel all the helplessness and depression from his body with this sigh. Then, he raised his hand and said with a forced smile, "Stand up." Although his voice was calm, it could not hide his fatigue.

After saying this, Li Dexian turned and left. His back, in the afterglow of the setting sun, looked a little lonely and desolate. Seeing this, Gouweicaoer immediately leaned over to Lin Xiaofeng's ear and whispered, "Brother, you went a little too far this time. Look at the expression on His Majesty's face, he seems really angry."

Lin Xiaofeng raised his eyebrows and smiled, saying nonchalantly: "This is the charm of His Majesty. If he was angry even about such a small thing, I would have resigned long ago." His words revealed an indescribable confidence and arrogance.

"Okay, okay, don't worry about it." Lin Xiaofeng waved his hand and continued, "I'll explain it to you when I have time. Sometimes, we do this for official business. I will explain it to His Majesty. By the way, we have opened a newspaper in the Holy City. Next, we will publicize today's events and focus on describing the benefits that His Majesty's visit has brought to the people. Go and do this!"

"Okay!" Dogtail Grass responded and left in a hurry.

Night fell, and the stars twinkled. In the study of the temple, Li Dexian gritted his teeth and pounded on the desk. The cups on the table jumped up and the tea splashed everywhere. He was obviously still angry about what happened during the day.

Lin Xiaofeng walked in slowly. Looking at Li Dexian's appearance, he couldn't help laughing: "Your Majesty, why are you so angry? I did this not for myself, but for Jingjiang!"

"You are talking nonsense!" Li Dexian slammed the table and shouted angrily, "You are making fun of a dead person. Do you have any humanity left? Look at what you have become now! Cold-blooded and heartless! I can't believe this is you!"

Facing Li Dexian's rebuke, Lin Xiaofeng did not get angry. He said earnestly: "Your Majesty, you misunderstood me. I did do some things that seemed immoral, but I really don't have a big burden in my heart. We are fighting for the rights and interests of the majority of people, and sometimes we have to make some sacrifices."

Li Dexian was so angry that he was shaking all over. He pointed at Lin Xiaofeng and said, "You can love the world and the people! But how much of this love can you have for an individual? Don't you have any compassion at all?"

Lin Xiaofeng spread his hands helplessly and said, "Your Majesty, I am already this old, how rich can I be emotionally? The love in my heart has been distributed. Blanco is just a foreigner I met by chance, and he is dead. How to help Your Majesty better pave the way for Jingjiang and solve the problems is my top priority."

After hearing these words, Li Dexian's anger was extinguished as if by cold water. His old face flushed slightly as he said, "You... don't think that I won't blame you just because you said that! Blanco is a good man... You are promoting evil and rejecting good by doing this!"

"Good man?" Lin Xiaofeng smiled gently and questioned, "Your Majesty, do you know him? Do you know if he has done good things? We don't know. Maybe he is a good father, but is a good father necessarily a good man? There is no rule in this world that good people will definitely be rewarded. On the contrary, those who seem to be evil are more likely to get what they want, because they have greater desires and are more daring to fight!"

Li Dexian was choked by Lin Xiaofeng's words and was speechless. He was silent for a moment, then he argued: "How do you explain that Blake? He is obviously fooling me! This kind of deception can be seen at a glance! You have actually increased his reputation this time, why is that?"

Lin Xiaofeng patiently explained, "Your Majesty, you have to understand one thing: everyone on the construction site is like this, and changing a few people won't solve the problem. Although this person did some bad things, after this shock, he will become more honest and more disciplined."

Li Dexian was a little embarrassed. He snorted coldly, "Just because he has become honest and abided by the rules, should we condone his behavior? People who cheat and deceive their superiors should be replaced immediately!"

"What's the benefit of replacing him?" Lin Xiaofeng asked, "We in Jingjiang are already very powerful in the Holy City. After he was driven out of the construction site by you, he can no longer gain a foothold in the Holy City. Moreover, he has adopted Blanco's child. If he loses this job and has no income, who will raise Blanco's child? If he lives a wealthy life, he may be able to treat Blanco's child well; if he is poor, how will he treat those innocent children?"

Li Dexian was speechless after being asked by Lin Xiaofeng. He turned his back to Lin Xiaofeng, leaned on the table and faced the window without saying a word. Obviously, the anger in his heart had gradually subsided, and he began to think seriously about what Lin Xiaofeng said.

Lin Xiaofeng sighed and said, "If I were in my twenties now, I would definitely not do such a seemingly immoral thing. But now our identities are different, and we no longer have the carefree and unrestrained life we ​​used to have. Our moral values ​​are bound to be contrary to those of ordinary people in many aspects."

"Great love is ruthless!" Lin Xiaofeng continued, "We must overcome our own instincts, consider the overall situation, and be responsible for the majority of people. Our soldiers are about to start a war with the Holy City as their base camp. We must do our best to win over the hearts of the people and reduce future hidden dangers. Even after the war is over, the church will no longer distinguish between the new and the old, and the Holy City will become one of the most important places in the West. Here, Jingjiang's influence is likely to be spread to the greatest extent."

Li Dexian was silent for a long time before he slowly turned around and looked at Lin Xiaofeng and said, "Old Lin, I understand all the truths you said. But some things... Oh! Forget it! I don't want to say anything to you! You did this, and if there is any infamy in the future, you will bear the consequences! It has nothing to do with me!"

Lin Xiaofeng lowered his head and smiled: "Life is short! If you can't accept it, then let's not talk about this matter. Let's talk about business! Tomorrow our large batch of equipment will be delivered to the Holy City."

Li Dexian stared at Lin Xiaofeng with wide eyes and said, "What? The equipment will arrive tomorrow? Why did you tell me now?" He was obviously very shocked and dissatisfied with this matter.

"I just want to give you a surprise." Lin Xiaofeng said with a smile, "By the way, I have sent Zhou Zhiwei to visit various countries and invite generals from various countries to watch the war. When everything is ready, we will start the war!" His tone was full of confidence and determination.

Li Dexian frowned and said, "You invited generals from various countries to watch the war? Such a big commotion! The other side must have heard a lot of intelligence in advance! This war is not in our favor!" He began to worry about the outcome of this war, "Old Lin! What stupid things are you doing!"

"Your Majesty, don't worry." Lin Xiaofeng waved his hand and said, "This is all my father's order. We should defeat King Hanjiang in front of everyone! Show our strength!" He confidently guaranteed the victory of this war, "And I already have a detailed plan, it will definitely open your eyes!"

After hearing what Lin Xiaofeng said, Li Dexian's worries were slightly relieved. He narrowed his eyes and looked at Lin Xiaofeng and said, "Is it related to this matter that you and the emperor have been secretly discussing for so long? You should tell me the secret by now, right?" He began to have a strong interest in the secret between Lin Xiaofeng and the emperor.

"Hehe, let me keep it in suspense for now." Lin Xiaofeng laughed mysteriously, "I will definitely show you a good show later! Now, let's go have a drink to celebrate!" As he said this, he was about to put his arm around Li Dexian's shoulders, but Li Dexian turned around on the spot and dodged him.

"Don't touch me! It's not over yet!" Li Dexian said with a displeased look on his face, pretending to be angry and sitting aside, sulking alone. However, in his heart, he began to look forward to the arrival of equipment tomorrow and the upcoming war. This war is of great significance to them, and they can only win, not lose!

"Oh, I heard that my brother has abdicated? Even Lin Xiaofeng has shown up..." Hanjiang King Li Lan frowned and looked at the new Brotherhood spy with a sharp gaze. The spy felt a little uncomfortable under his gaze, but still firmly reported everything he knew.

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Li Lan, an ambitious man who had been hiding for many years overseas, had his fire reignited. He was waiting for the opportunity to compete with Emperor Jingjiang, and now, this opportunity seemed to have finally arrived.

However, in his heart, in addition to excitement, there was also an indescribable complex emotion. The image of the young and green boy suddenly emerged in his mind - Li Dexian, the new emperor of Jingjiang State who had met him several times. He couldn't help but feel frustrated. That boy had already become emperor, and he was still waiting for an opportunity.

"Is there any other news? Tell us everything." Li Lan said in a deep voice, his voice revealing an unquestionable majesty.

"Yes!" The spy responded, his voice trembling a little, obviously intimidated by Li Lan's momentum, "According to the information our brotherhood has obtained, Feika is mobilizing a large army to the Holy City to join forces with Jingjiang's army. The total force is expected to reach 200,000."

Li Lan frowned. This news was not optimistic for him. But he remained calm and continued to ask, "Any other news?"

"Also," the spy continued, "Master Wu of the Holy City is taking a ship to invite generals from various countries to come and watch the battle."

This news made Li Lan even more confused. Inviting generals from all over the world to watch the battle? What exactly does this mean? Is Jingjiang really so sure? Or is it deliberately setting up a trap to join forces with other countries to send troops? His heart was full of questions.

After the spy left, Li Lan's eyes were full of confusion. He really couldn't figure out what the Emperor Jingjiang meant by this move. But he knew that he couldn't just sit there and wait for death, and he had to make a decision as soon as possible.

However, just as he was lost in thought, Crown Prince Li Pan said excitedly: "Father, we have waited for so many years, and now we finally have the opportunity to go to war with Jingjiang. I request that you immediately dispatch troops to the Holy City!"

Li Lan glanced at the excited prince and felt a little disappointed. He was too young and too impulsive. But Li Lan did not reprimand him directly, but calmly analyzed: "There must be something fishy about this matter. We can't act rashly."

"What if the new emperor is a moron?" Li Pan asked tentatively, "Since he became emperor, he has been stubborn and ambitious."

Li Lan stroked his beard and fell into deep thought. This situation is indeed possible! But he quickly shook his head and threw the idea out of his mind, "But Lin Xiaofeng is not a brainless person. I remember that he had a good relationship with you in the past. He should not let the prince do anything stupid."

"Father, I beg to go to the battle!" Li Pan begged again, his eyes gleaming with desire and determination, "Even if Lao Wu is captured by Jingjiang and they know our situation, what can we do? We are fighting on our homeland! I am willing to lead 50,000 troops to the front line to test the enemy's situation and lure them deep into our hinterland!"

Li Lan was touched by the determination in the eyes of Crown Prince Li Pan. He knew that the Crown Prince had grown up and had his own ideas and responsibilities, but he was still worried that his youth and impulsiveness would put them in danger. "You only have 50,000 soldiers to defend the city. In addition to finding out the enemy's situation, you must be careful. Apart from that, you must not act rashly! I will let the Brotherhood continue to strengthen the investigation to verify the authenticity of the intelligence."

Li Pan's heart began to beat wildly and he said loudly, "I obey your command!" After that, he turned and left, ready to go to the front line.

Li Lan couldn't help but feel a little emotional as he watched the prince leave. He had been looking forward to this day for too long! He was no longer young. This might be his last chance. He had almost squeezed the six dioceses dry for this day. Now he had everything in his hands. It was a good time for him to take advantage of the situation! The corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a meaningful smile, "Anyway, they are here after all."

At this moment, the Hanjiang Palace was shrouded in a tense atmosphere of an impending war. The soldiers were nervously and orderly preparing various war supplies, while Li Lan stood in front of the hall and silently looked into the distance, as if looking forward to the upcoming battle. His heart was full of determination and expectation. He knew that this time he would no longer endure, but would go all out to fight for the throne he had always dreamed of.

During this tense and long wait, Li Lan's thoughts could not help but drift back to the past, and those dreams and ambitions of his youth resurfaced in his mind. He knew that this battle would be his last chance to realize his dream, and he had to do his best to win.

As time went by, spies in front kept sending news about the Jingjiang army. Li Lan nervously followed every piece of news, knowing that the moment of battle was getting closer. He silently prayed that he could take advantage of this opportunity to defeat the Jingjiang army in one fell swoop and realize his dream.

On the extremely wide training ground, the sun shone through the clouds and fell on a young general. This general was Lin Xiaofeng. He was tall and strong, with a heroic look between his eyebrows. At this moment, he was concentrating on holding a submachine gun and aiming it steadily at the target in front of him.

Lin Xiaofeng took a deep breath and pulled the trigger. The submachine gun roared, and bullets poured out like a rainstorm, instantly smashing the straw target into pieces, and the grass debris flew everywhere like fireworks. Each bullet accurately penetrated the center of the bull's eye, showing Lin Xiaofeng's extraordinary shooting skills.

Not far away, Li Dexian stood there, his eyes wide open, his face full of disbelief. He thought he had seen a lot, but the scene in front of him still shocked him. Lin Xiaofeng's shooting skills and the power of the submachine gun were beyond his imagination.

However, Lin Xiaofeng had no intention of stopping. His face was full of excitement, as if he had found a new toy. After firing a round of bullets, he gently blew away the smoke coming out of the muzzle, then smiled proudly at Li Dexian, "How is it?"

Li Dexian was speechless for a moment, as if he was overwhelmed by Lin Xiaofeng's skills, and he didn't know how to answer. He was stunned for a long time before he came to his senses and exclaimed: "What a magical skill! I didn't expect you to have such a skill!"

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Lin Xiaofeng proudly replaced the new drum magazine and began to explain the gun in his hand in detail. While showing the structure of the gun, he explained: "This gun is called the Ming No. 66 submachine gun, which was developed by me. At that time, I led a team of more than 100 elites to jointly develop it. The emperor also had high hopes for this gun and personally supervised the manufacturing process. We went through 66 rounds of repeated improvements and tests before we finally completed this perfect submachine gun."

He paused and continued, "The metal used in this gun is a special alloy. Although the empty gun weighs ten pounds, it is surprisingly stable when shooting. With a 100-round drum magazine, it can fire 600 rounds of bullets per minute. The firepower is fierce enough to scare any enemy. Of course, if you need a more flexible shooting method, you can also change to a 20-round magazine. The most amazing thing is that the accurate range of this gun can reach 40 meters. As long as you have this gun in hand, one person can guard the pass and prevent thousands of enemies from passing."

Li Dexian was fascinated by what he heard. He carefully took the submachine gun, as if he was holding a rare treasure. Under Lin Xiaofeng's guidance, he adjusted the direction of the muzzle and pulled the trigger. There were a few crisp gunshots, and several holes were instantly punched in the target in front of him. Li Dexian was so excited that his face turned red, as if he had found new fun.

Lin Xiaofeng pointed to a tightly sealed wooden box next to him and ordered the Jinyiwei to open it. The moment the wooden box was opened, more mysterious weapons were revealed. Lin Xiaofeng took them out one by one and explained their characteristics and uses in detail.

"This is a revolver grenade launcher," Lin Xiaofeng said, picking up a weapon that looked like a pistol but was larger in size. "It can be equipped with four grenades, which are powerful enough to destroy an armored vehicle." As he spoke, he fired a shot at the shooting range in the distance, but the grenade did not explode, but fell straight to the ground. Li Dexian was confused and didn't understand why.

Lin Xiaofeng smiled and explained, "This is a blank bullet, so there is no explosion effect. But if it is a live bullet, you have just seen its power." After that, he replaced it with a live bullet and fired at the shooting range again. This time, there was a loud bang, and the shooting range was full of smoke and dust, and it was a mess. Li Dexian was so amazed that he couldn't speak, and his admiration for Lin Xiaofeng increased a little more.

Then, Lin Xiaofeng demonstrated several other weapons, including a lightweight and accurate infantry gun. He explained in detail the use and tactical value of these weapons, which opened Li Dexian's eyes.

In his excitement, Li Dexian suddenly asked: "You and the emperor have made so many artifacts in private, why didn't you tell me earlier!" Lin Xiaofeng smiled and explained: "The research and development process of these weapons is very difficult and dangerous. We don't want you to be involved too early. In addition, for the sake of confidentiality, we have not disclosed any information to the outside world."

Li Dexian suddenly realized what was going on. He said with emotion, "So that's how it is. You guys really have good intentions!" Then, he waved his hand and said domineeringly, "No matter how much it costs, I will cover all the manufacturing costs of these artifacts!" Lin Xiaofeng smiled and suggested, "Let's settle the bill after the war."

Li Dexian stroked the gun, his eyes full of fascination. He suddenly showed a wicked smile and said to Lin Xiaofeng: "Sometimes I think you are quite unambitious. With these artifacts in hand, plus the two thousand Jinyiwei under my command, we can definitely take the capital in one fell swoop." Lin Xiaofeng raised his eyebrows after hearing this, but did not directly answer Li Dexian's words. He knew his mission and responsibility very well, and did not want to ruin the overall situation because of his personal ambition. So, he chose to remain silent.

Seeing that Lin Xiaofeng did not respond, Li Dexian burst into laughter: "I'm just kidding! How could I do such a rebellious thing? Don't worry!" After that, he patted Lin Xiaofeng on the shoulder to express his trust and friendship.

At this moment, the Jinyiwei came hurriedly to report: "Representatives from Western countries have arrived!" Li Dexian nodded with great satisfaction: "Very good! Let them wait in the main hall, I will be there soon." After that, he turned and walked towards the main hall.

However, before leaving, he inadvertently glanced at the mysterious wooden box. He knew that there were more unknown secrets and powers hidden in it. But there were more important things waiting for him to deal with, so he had to put aside his curiosity for the time being and walked quickly towards the hall.

"Your Majesty, we have distinguished guests visiting us now. We should go meet them first." Lin Xiaofeng persuaded with a smile, his eyes gleaming with wisdom. "There will be plenty of time to test the new weapons later. There is no need to rush."

Li Dexian, the emperor in dragon robes, reluctantly withdrew his gaze from the Ming 66 submachine gun. He was extremely sensitive to firearms, and his fingers gently stroked the gun body, as if he could feel its heartbeat. This gun was undoubtedly the most advanced firearm in the world today, and every detail of it revealed the ingenuity of the craftsman.

However, state affairs are more important, and he knows that he cannot indulge in personal preferences and ignore his national responsibilities. He nodded slightly, but there was still a hint of unwillingness in his eyes, "Okay, then let's go meet these distinguished guests first. However," he paused, frowning slightly, "they come to visit suddenly, what should I say?"

Lin Xiaofeng smiled gently. His smile was like a spring breeze blowing across the lake, bringing warmth and peace of mind. "This is not difficult. Your Majesty only needs to exchange a few simple pleasantries. If they have any questions for your Majesty, you can answer them at your discretion. If you don't want to answer, just say you have no comment."

"Okay, let's go." Li Dexian took a deep breath, straightened his clothes, and prepared to welcome the distinguished guests.

"Wait, Your Majesty, there is one more thing." Lin Xiaofeng's voice sounded again. He walked to Li Dexian and whispered, "We came here with a large number of troops, and they are already very vigilant. We should treat them with a friendly and equal attitude and let them feel our sincerity. When meeting, we must pay attention to etiquette and talk while walking to get closer to them."

Li Dexian nodded in approval after hearing this, "Lord Lin, you have given it careful consideration. I will take note of it."

In the magnificent main hall of the temple, several generals stood there, their eyes wandering over the gorgeous decorations around them. Each of them was equipped with an interpreter for better communication.

Speaking of the Holy City, many of these people have been there in person. In the past, high-ranking officials and nobles were proud to be personally received by the Pope. But this time, everything is different. The old Pope has passed away, and now Pope Sojes and the people of Jingjiang jointly govern the Holy City. Revisiting the old place, people and things have changed, and the generals can't help but feel a lot of emotion.

After sighing, they gathered around Zhou Zhiwei and had a lively conversation. The generals from various countries had heard about Jingjiang before. The legend that people there built houses with gold and that wine and milk flowed everywhere aroused endless curiosity and yearning in their hearts.

Although these rumors may be exaggerated, through Zhou Zhiwei, the envoy from Jingjiang, they may be able to get a glimpse of the corner of that mysterious country. Although the claims of building houses with gold and flowing with wine and honey may be nonsense, the wealth and prosperity of Jingjiang are indisputable facts.

The people of Jingjiang also know how to have fun. The giant ships they built are like palaces on the sea that make people linger... Zhou Zhiwei has long been accustomed to this kind of scene. He handles all kinds of inquiries and curious looks with ease.

During the conversation, General Mod of the Hero Kingdom asked curiously, "Master, I heard that on the way here you said that in addition to the emperor, there is another important person who wants to see us? Who is he? Can you tell us now?"

Zhou Zhiwei smiled faintly and said mysteriously: "This is the Prime Minister of Jingjiang, Jianye Hou Lin Xiaofeng. He is a man of great wisdom and talent. It would be your honor if you could make friends with him."

"Oh? Is he more powerful than you?" General Mod asked doubtfully.

"My little skills are not worth mentioning in the eyes of the Marquis." Zhou Zhiwei said modestly, "The Marquis is very good at communication. The current trade situation between Jingjiang and other countries is promoted by the Marquis."

After hearing this, General Mo De couldn't help but become very interested in this Marquis Jianye. "Marquis Jianye's talent is even better than Master Wu's? What kind of person is he?"

"General, you will know in a moment." Zhou Zhiwei replied simply, then turned to deal with other people, leaving General Mod waiting there with full expectation.

Not long after, a loud voice came from outside the hall, "His Majesty the Emperor has arrived!!" The voice echoed in the empty hall, carrying a sense of solemnity and dignity.

Everyone in the hall stopped talking and looked outside. They saw a man walking in with big strides, followed by a large group of followers. Their footsteps echoed in the hall, as if every step was stepping on everyone's heart.

Zhou Zhiwei immediately knelt down and saluted, saying: "I, Zhou Zhiwei, pay my respects to Your Majesty!" His voice was calm but full of respect.

"No need to be polite." Li Dexian waved his hand and said. His eyes swept across the hall and finally landed on Zhou Zhiwei. "Zhou Zhiwei, please introduce these generals to me."

"As you command." Zhou Zhiwei stood up and walked to General Mod, smiling and said, "Your Majesty, this is General Mod of the Hero Kingdom."

After the interpreter finished translating, Mod was about to speak, but he didn't expect Li Dexian to stride up to him, stretch out his right hand, tightly hold his left hand, shake it vigorously, and said: "I have heard of General Mod's great name for a long time. Today I see that his reputation is well-deserved!" His voice was loud and enthusiastic, as if it could infect everyone present.

Maud was stunned and looked at his hand, feeling a little confused. Why did the Emperor of Jingjiang suddenly hold his hand? Is this a unique etiquette of Jingjiang? He knew a little about the etiquette of Jingjiang, and on the way here, Master Wu had also introduced that when two people meet, they should bow or clasp their fists to salute.

Li Dexian's behavior also surprised Zhou Zhiwei. He looked at Lin Xiaofeng who was standing next to the emperor, and saw the latter smiled and explained: "This kind of handshake is a kind of etiquette in our Jingjiang foreign relations. Your Majesty's visit to the Holy City is to seek cooperation and friendly development with various countries. The handshake symbolizes equality and friendship."

It turns out that this kind of handshake was created by Lin Xiaofeng, a diplomat in the fourth year of the Ming Dynasty! Everyone present suddenly realized and admired Lin Xiaofeng spontaneously. Zhou Zhiwei looked at Lin Xiaofeng with admiration. This unexpected move must have been arranged by the Marquis. It was really clever that he could create such a courtesy temporarily! It is really appropriate to show equality and close the distance through simple physical contact.

Then Zhou Zhiwei continued to introduce other generals to Li Dexian, and General Mod unconsciously shook his right hand. He could still feel the warmth and strength of Li Dexian's palm. The subtle feeling made him feel emotional. With the noble status of Emperor Jingjiang, he could treat them with such a warm and respectful attitude, which really made them feel surprised and comfortable.

After Li Dexian shook hands with the generals one by one, everyone present had a good impression of the Emperor of Jingjiang. This kind of respect and cordial courtesy had never been felt by them when facing the emperor of their own country.

After Li Dexian had met with the generals one by one, Lin Xiaofeng began to shake hands and talk with them. During this time, General Mod silently looked at Lin Xiaofeng and the Jinyiwei who came with him. Jianye Hou gave people a gentle, amiable and respectable feeling, and his gentle words were as comfortable as the spring breeze; while the Jinyiwei who accompanied him were all burly, with big arms and thick waists. Looking at their thick arms and broad backs, you can tell that they are extraordinary in martial arts.

After a simple greeting, Lin Xiaofeng took the opportunity to say, "Generals, you have come from afar. I wonder if you have already had your meal? If not, why not have a banquet here? How about we eat and chat at the same time?" His proposal was immediately echoed by Zhou Zhiwei: "Your Majesty is right! Generals, you have come from afar and indeed have not had time to eat yet!"

After hearing their proposal, Li Dexian also felt that his stomach was empty. After having a simple breakfast in the morning, he went to the parade ground to review the Jinyiwei and test the guns. Now it was past the morning time, and he was feeling very hungry. Seeing that no one raised any objections, Li Dexian waved his hand and said, "In that case, Zhou Zhiwei, you can arrange it! And have someone move some chairs over. I want to have a few drinks with the generals!" His voice revealed a kind of boldness and enthusiasm, as if he couldn't wait to have a drink with the generals.

After hearing the order, Zhou Zhiwei responded and was about to go out, but was stopped by Lin Xiaofeng. He whispered to Zhou Zhiwei, "Master Zhou, these meals don't need to be too complicated. Everyone present is a soldier, you can take a Jinyiwei with you and prepare some food according to our standards. Remember, don't be too extravagant, just simple and practical."

"Okay, I'll arrange it right away!" Zhou Zhiwei nodded and turned to leave. Lin Xiaofeng looked at his back and smiled slightly, secretly praising the intelligence and talent of the Jingjiang envoy. He knew that in the following banquet, these generals would have a deeper understanding of Jingjiang's culture and strength, and perhaps lay a solid foundation for future cooperation.

The Jinyiwei's efficiency was incredible. In a short period of time, they had arranged the entire hall in an orderly manner, and everything was in order.

In front of us, a huge picture hangs high. The picture is magnificent, as if telling a silent story, which makes people feel awe.

Several small tables were added to the hall. Four generals sat around each table, their faces serious as they discussed major plans. The tables were filled with maps, documents, and exquisite writing instruments, inkstones, and brushes, demonstrating their rigor and concentration.

In front of each general, there was a bowl of steaming hot soup and a pot of wine. The aroma was so fragrant that it aroused people's appetite. However, General Mod looked down at the food in the bowl and frowned slightly. Although the food was steaming hot, it seemed a little simple, which did not match his imagination of the hospitality of the Emperor of Jingjiang.

At this time, Li Dexian sat in the main seat with a solemn look. His eyes were deep, as if he was thinking about something important. Lin Xiaofeng smiled and walked forward, breaking the brief silence.

"Generals, you have come from far away, and we have not been able to prepare well in such a hurry, so the food is a little simple. Please forgive me." His words were full of sincerity and apology.

Then, he changed the subject and began to introduce the food on the table: "Our emperor is frugal and tries to keep his diet simple. When he goes to war, he eats and lives with the soldiers, so the food is like this."

As he spoke, he pointed to the food on the table and said, "However, the food prepared for you today is not ordinary! This is the daily breakfast rations for our Jingjiang Navy soldiers."

He paused and continued, "You are all warriors who came from the military, and you should have a certain understanding of military rations. Today, why not try our Jingjiang military rations? Perhaps you can come up with some suggestions. Let's communicate together."

His voice was loud and infectious, which made people have a strong interest in this military ration. As he spoke, he made an inviting gesture and said, "Please enjoy your meal."

The generals picked up their chopsticks and tasted the food. They found that although the food was simple, it tasted surprisingly good. The noodles were salty and fragrant, the poached eggs were oily and delicious, and the meatballs were tender and juicy. It turned out that the food in Jingjiang really had a unique flavor!

General Mod picked up a piece of noodles with a smile on his face, and suddenly found that the noodles had a strange shape, twisting and winding like little snakes. He couldn't help but ask curiously: "Excuse me, sir, what exactly is this food? Why are these noodles twisted like this?"

Lin Xiaofeng smiled and explained, "That's a good question! This is our Jingjiang specialty - instant noodles. This kind of noodles can be stored for a long time after special processing. When you eat it, you just need to boil it in water to turn it into this curved shape. It is very convenient to carry and eat."

He introduced the production process and characteristics of instant noodles to the generals in detail, allowing the generals to have a deeper understanding of this peculiar military ration. General Mod used a fork to turn over the bowl like everyone else and found a few meatballs and a fried egg. Although these foods seem simple, they contain the wisdom and hard work of the people of Jingjiang.

Lin Xiaofeng's voice sounded again: "This is the morning ration for our Jingjiang soldiers - meatball instant noodles with poached eggs." He introduced in detail, "This breakfast is rich in nutrients such as fat, protein and carbohydrates. It is very suitable as a ration to replenish physical strength."

As for how the poached eggs were kept fresh without refrigeration equipment... General Lin put a lot of effort into preparing military rations. He specially designed a series of oil-soaked cans to ensure that the freshness and taste of the food would not be affected during long-distance transportation. This attentiveness and meticulousness made the generals deeply admired.

"Meatball instant noodles with poached eggs?" General Mod repeated the name, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes. He looked at the food in the bowl again, then lowered his head to taste it. The salty and fragrant taste of the noodles instantly filled his taste buds, and also exuded the tempting aroma of oil and meat. He couldn't help but taste the poached egg again, and the taste soaked in oil and water once again made his taste buds excited.

General Mod couldn't help but show a look of shock in his eyes. This seemingly ordinary noodle actually added a lot of oil and salt to replenish the soldiers' physical strength! He sighed in his heart: Are the people of Jingjiang so extravagant? Even the soldiers' military rations are so particular!

He looked up at Lin Xiaofeng and couldn't help asking, "Marquis Jianye, may I ask if your army's rations at other times are also this kind of meatballs, instant noodles and fried eggs?" His voice was full of curiosity and inquiry.

Lin Xiaofeng smiled slightly, shook his head and said, "That's not the case. In our army, breakfast is considered to be quite rich, second only to dinner. This is mainly to boost morale and increase energy. Lunch is a little simpler, mainly consisting of clear soup noodles."

He paused and continued, "As for dinner..." Before he finished speaking, the generals had already understood. They knew that if every meal was so sumptuous, then wouldn't Jingjiang's military expenses be frighteningly high? But even so, such a food standard was already far beyond the level of their country.

While everyone was savoring the delicious military rations, some people looked uncomfortable, obviously not used to the unique taste of Jingjiang. Lin Xiaofeng saw everything. After observing for a while, he asked, "Generals, is there anyone who is not used to this kind of food? If so, please tell us directly. After all, people in different places have different tastes, and we don't want everyone to be affected by dietary discomfort and affect the subsequent discussions."

Lin Xiaofeng's words were full of sincerity and concern. He really hoped that every general could feel comfortable and respected here. The generals expressed their understanding and gratitude. But someone raised his hand and said, "Marquis Jianye, I am really not used to this taste."

"Okay, I understand." Lin Xiaofeng responded immediately, "Come here, prepare a local meal for this general." He turned and signaled to the waiter, and soon someone replaced the food that suited the general's taste. (End of this chapter)