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

Lin Xiaofeng continued, "Next, I have something important to discuss with you. Let's eat and talk at the same time. I hope you won't be distracted by hunger." He cleared his throat, "I'm sure you all have a lot of questions in your mind. Why did our Jingjiang suddenly lead troops to the West? Will this pose a threat to other countries? Today, I can give you a clear answer."

He said forcefully: "We in Jingjiang have always sought peace and cooperation in the West. The old church was corrupt under its rule, eroding the imperial power of various countries and treating the common people like cattle and sheep! We in Jingjiang are originally an Eastern country and do not want to interfere in the affairs here. We only hope to be able to conduct normal trade."

Lin Xiaofeng's words were full of justice and determination, which moved people. He continued, "However, things don't always go as planned. The old church and the pope forced us to make concessions and interfered with our trade with other countries. We in Jingjiang have been tolerant, but in return we have been slandered and attacked by the other side. It happened that at this time, people were full of resentment. Pope Sojes was loyal to the classic doctrine, followed the will of heaven and people's hearts, and united with us in Jingjiang to save the holy city from danger, which led to the current situation."

The generals at the table listened to the translation and nodded in agreement. Lin Xiaofeng was telling the truth, and the intelligence they received also said so. The people of Jingjiang have always been rule-abiding, and they have never bullied the weak in any country.

At this time, Lin Xiaofeng's tone became deep: "Since the capture of the Holy City, the new and old churches have occupied each side, and a stable situation has been formed. We in Jingjiang don't want to expand further. However, three years ago, we found out a shocking secret!"

He paused, looked around, and continued, "The Pope who had fled the Holy City was captured by Emperor Sangjak! The six dioceses are nominally controlled by the church, but in reality they are controlled by him. And this Emperor Sangjak is actually the prince of Jingjiang who failed in the rebellion many years ago and went into exile overseas!"

What?! The six dioceses were not under the rule of the Pope? Instead, they became puppets of the rebellious king of Jingjiang? As soon as this news came out, everyone present was shocked! They looked at each other, their faces full of shock and disbelief.

Lin Xiaofeng continued, "Generals, you should all know that the church has a weapon called 'Divine Punishment', right? If I remember correctly, General Mod should have fought against us in Jingjiang before. He is the only person present who has seen both sides use this weapon, right?"

General Mod nodded carefully to show his agreement. The weapon called "God's Punishment" once posed a huge threat to them on the battlefield. Now, after hearing what Lin Xiaofeng said, he seemed to understand something.

"General Mod, can you recall this?" Lin Xiaofeng continued, "Did this so-called 'Divine Punishment' weapon appear out of nowhere in the hands of the church? And the power of the weapon we have in Jingjiang far exceeds that of 'Divine Punishment'? This is enough to prove that this weapon originated from Jingjiang!"

Lin Xiaofeng's words were like a bombshell, causing a great uproar in the hearts of the generals. They began to re-examine this seemingly calm situation and realized the deep-seated problems contained therein. If the "divine punishment" really came from Jingjiang, then everything would make sense!

General Mod took a deep breath and nodded carefully. The doubts in his heart for a long time finally got a reasonable explanation today. This Jingjiang is indeed not a simple country. The technology and power they mastered have far exceeded their imagination.

Lin Xiaofeng continued, "That man was extremely ambitious and had a strong desire for power. In order to annex the world, he did not hesitate to stir up bloodshed in Jingjiang. After the rebellion failed, he went into exile in the West, but he still did not give up and attempted to make a comeback."

At this point, a cold light flashed in Lin Xiaofeng's eyes. His voice became more firm and powerful: "So, we are bringing troops here this time, first, to wash away the national humiliation and eliminate the rebel forces; second, to maintain peace in the Western continent and the coexistence and prosperity of all countries, and to restore peace to the world!"

At the meeting, the generals were silent, as if they were filled with lead. They sat upright in their respective seats, their faces under their armor as expressionless as stone sculptures.

Lin, the woman in gorgeous battle robes, stood on the stage. Her words were full of passion and power, surging like the waves. However, after being retold by the translator, these emotions seemed to be shrouded in a layer of mist, becoming a little hazy and weak.

These generals were all experienced warriors. They were familiar with the passionate pre-war mobilization and knew the skills and strategies involved. Although Lin's words were sonorous and powerful, they did not easily move their battle-hardened hearts. However, surprisingly, every word Lin said was logically rigorous and impeccable, like a piece of carefully carved jade without a single flaw.

The generals' hearts began to ripple. They wondered, were the six major dioceses really controlled by the traitors in Jingjiang? This question hovered in their hearts, like a lingering ghost. However, these doubts were not enough to shake their beliefs. After all, the Hero Kingdom was a staunch guardian of the Holy City, with strong national power, and General Mod was even more prestigious. Since he agreed that the source of the God's Punishment Weapon was Jingjiang, then this might be the truth.

The generals didn't really care whether Jingjiang would send troops to quell the rebellion. They were more concerned about whether this war could completely eradicate the power of the old church. In their eyes, the power outside the old church was eliminated like weeds, and the ambitions of the new pope seemed insignificant. Jingjiang, the eastern trade giant, was just a passer-by seeking interests for them. The interests of the old church had been divided up by the nobles of their own country. If the old power rose again, they would eventually have to give up these interests.

A new pattern is taking shape. Both the new church and Jingjiang are a hundred times stronger than the old church. The generals are happy to see this change. They look forward to the old church being completely eradicated, thus ushering in a new era. This is also the consensus of the generals and the upper class of various countries. A brand new world is slowly unfolding before their eyes.

Lin keenly observed the atmosphere in the meeting hall, and she saw the undercurrents surging beneath the generals' silence. Seeing that no one spoke, she took a deep breath and asked, "Generals, if you have any questions, you can speak freely."

General Mod stood up upon hearing this. He was a burly man with sharp eyes under his armor. He asked directly, "Your Majesty, when will the Jingjiang army be dispatched? What is the route of the advance?" The other generals whispered among themselves, thinking that Mod's question was too direct and even a little aggressive.

Li Dexian was sitting nearby. He smiled and nodded, agreeing with Maud's question. He stood up and replied calmly, "In seven days, our army will march to the six major parishes." Speaking of the route of the march, he walked to the map and ran his finger across it, as if looking for the best route.

Lin ordered someone to bring pen and ink, and Li Dexian picked up the pen and drew a long straight line from the Holy City to Sangjak on the map, like a meteor across the sky, foreshadowing the coming war. The discussion in the meeting hall stopped abruptly, and the generals looked at each other, with confusion and bewilderment in their eyes.

Maud froze in place, he stammered, "What does this line mean?" Li Dexian was about to show off his wisdom, but Lin answered first, "It's very simple! Our emperor is also a mathematician. This line means that the straight line is the shortest distance between two points."

Although Mod understood the meaning of the line, he still couldn't understand how it was related to tactics. He frowned and asked Lin to explain in detail. Lin replied easily, "It's just walking in a straight line. Although the customs and people in the West are very good, our emperor is nostalgic and wants to go home for dinner as soon as possible. So we will kill gods and Buddhas along the way, and go home after suppressing the rebellion."

She paused and continued, "Of course, we can't go in a straight line. After all, we need to consider factors such as terrain and enemy situation. But we will choose the most direct and convenient route to reach our goal as quickly as possible." Li Dexian nodded in agreement, with a determined light in his eyes.

The generals were all shocked by this idea, especially Mod. When he first met the Emperor of Jingjiang, he had a good impression of him. But when he talked about the war, he felt that the tone suddenly changed, as if they were not here to fight, but to go on a spontaneous outing.

However, Mod quickly rejected his idea. He thought, how could the Emperor Jingjiang reveal such specific tactics when they met for the first time? They might just be perfunctory and just talking casually. Since he was perfunctory, Mod was too embarrassed to ask any more. He changed the subject and asked tentatively: "Your Majesty, can the divine punishment weapons of Jingjiang be sold to our country?"

Li Dexian instinctively wanted to refuse, but Lin took over and agreed readily. She said that as long as the price was right, Jingjiang could sell anything. The generals' eyes lit up. They were already familiar with the divine punishment weapon. Although it lacked mobility, it had great deterrence in defending the city. They didn't expect the people of Jingjiang to agree to them so easily. This was really an unexpected gain!

Li Dexian tugged at Lin's sleeve and whispered, "Old Lin, this is a national treasure, how can we sell it so easily?" Lin replied in a low voice, "Your Majesty, don't worry, our weapons will soon be eliminated. The flintlock rifles, short guns and old-style cannons in the army are all made with a lot of money, but they have been eliminated before we can use them. So it's just right to sell them now, and we can take the opportunity to make a fortune from them."

Hearing this, Li Dexian felt that it made sense. After seeing the new equipment, he really looked down on those old things. Lin turned to the generals again and enthusiastically introduced the firearms of Jingjiang. She introduced the names, performances and uses of various firearms like a shrewd businessman selling her products to customers. The generals were attracted by her words, especially General Mod, who was very excited. He clenched his fists, and his eyes flashed with fanaticism, as if he had seen the scene where the Jingjiang equipment exerted great power in their hands.

Seven days seemed to pass in a flash, but it also seemed like a long wait. During this period, Li Dexian and his generals prepared for battle day and night, and the whole army was filled with high morale. Their eyes were burning with desire for the upcoming battle, as if they wanted to release this power on the battlefield.

Lin Xiaofeng, on the other hand, played the role of communicating with the outside world and was also responsible for the sales of arms. He frequently appeared among envoys and generals from various countries, and successfully sold the first generation of weapons in Jingjiang with his unique charm and eloquence.

The sale of arms was unexpectedly smooth. Although this was the first generation of Jingjiang weapons, its exquisite craftsmanship and powerful power made generals from various countries praise it. The reputation of Jing-style equipment spread throughout the hearts of the people in just a few days and became a hot topic of discussion after dinner.

Some generals even signed large orders without hesitation after seeing the power of these weapons. They knew that if others got these weapons that could influence the outcome of the war, they would inevitably fall behind. Therefore, after a long period of debate and bidding, all the old weapons in Jingjiang were snapped up, laying a solid material foundation for the next battle.

Finally, the army set out on the expedition. They set out from the Holy City and marched towards their goal in a mighty manner. The first stop was the city of Marodane, which was close to the Holy City. This historic city has now become one of the six major dioceses.

The church and the Holy City have been in a state of cold war for a long time, so the city of Maraudan has been built like a copper wall and iron wall, indestructible. The defenders in the city are on high alert, as if ready to meet the invading enemy at any time.

However, at this time, changes had quietly taken place in the city of Marodan. Li Pan was in charge of the city, and all the original church personnel had been replaced by his confidants. He sat at his desk, watching the news from the Holy City with a little excitement.

The Jingjiang army has already been dispatched, and is approaching this place with great fanfare. Their strength is only over 200,000, which is consistent with the news from the Brotherhood. Li Pan has almost five times as many troops as them, which gives him more confidence.

After enduring for so many years, today we can finally see the outcome. Li Pan stared at the map, his eyes flashing with determination. A general carefully reminded him: "Your Highness, His Majesty has ordered that this battle requires luring the enemy deep into our territory. We cannot act rashly."

Li Pan frowned. He certainly knew his father's order, but this battle was of great significance to him and he could not tolerate any mistakes. However, he also understood that even if he failed, he had to fail beautifully. If the defeat was too fake, wouldn't the enemy become suspicious?
"How are the divine punishment weapons on the city walls being deployed?" Li Pan asked in a deep voice.

"Everything has been arranged according to your highness's request." The general replied respectfully.

Li Pan nodded, showing his satisfaction. He reminded again: "Send more people to conduct in-depth reconnaissance, the more detailed the better! It would be best if we can confirm Lin Xiaofeng's location. If we can capture him alive, the enemy will chase us madly, and the emperor will be very happy."

"Yes, sir! I'll do it right away." The general clasped his fists and retreated, his figure quickly disappearing outside the door.

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In the marching team, Lin Xiaofeng and Li Dexian walked side by side. Li Dexian held a map in his hand, looked ahead and said: "According to this distance, we should be there soon." His tone revealed a hint of expectation and nervousness.

Lin Xiaofeng asked curiously, "Your Majesty, are you nervous?" He looked at Li Dexian's profile, trying to read something from his expression.

Li Dexian smiled and shook his head: "Why should I be nervous? In war, you always have to face life and death. It's just a pity that I have such a powerful weapon on me, but I can't have a good fight. I have to hide it in order to fight a decisive battle. Alas, it's such a pity." There was a hint of helplessness and regret in his tone.

Lin Xiaofeng did not express his opinion, but just listened silently. It was indeed a pity. With Jingjiang's current strength, it would be no problem to push through. But war is not a joke, and we need to act with caution. And people can always find ways to overcome difficulties. If we let the firearms show up now, the enemy may immediately come up with a countermeasure.

The army marched forward for a long time, and a towering city gradually appeared in front of Lin Xiaofeng and others. Li Dexian picked up the telescope, and the corners of his mouth rose slightly: "We are here. Let's set up camp in front today and challenge them tomorrow!" His tone was full of confidence and expectation.

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As night fell, the spy knelt in front of Li Pan and reported loudly: "Report! The Jingjiang army has set up camp two miles outside the city! They are now cooking." His tone was hurried and nervous, as if he felt the atmosphere of the upcoming battle.

Li Pan stood up suddenly and asked anxiously, "Has the number of enemy troops changed?" This question was related to the subsequent battle deployment and strategic arrangements.

"Your Highness, it's still around 250,000," the spy replied. This number matched the intelligence he had obtained before, which made Li Pan feel a little relieved. But he also knew that this battle would not be easy to win and he needed to be fully prepared and deal with various possible situations. "Retreat." Li Pan waved his hand to signal the spy to leave. He needed to calm down and think carefully about the next battle plan.

The city has sufficient supplies and personnel, which gives Li Pan enough confidence to fight against the enemy. If the city is properly defended, it can greatly consume the enemy's troops and even counterattack the enemy! Now he doesn't even need to lure the enemy deeper. It is completely feasible to directly use 50,000 troops to defend the city against 250,000 enemy troops!
This idea made Li Pan's heart full of joy. He couldn't wait to start a thrilling battle, but he also knew that he couldn't underestimate the enemy and needed to act with caution. "How about sending a group of people to attack the enemy camp at night?" Li Pan suddenly suggested that he wanted to test the enemy's strength, "This way we can lure them to attack us."

After hearing this proposal, the general next to him reminded: "Your Highness, don't forget the order of His Majesty to lure the enemy deep into our territory and not underestimate the enemy." Although he also wanted a hearty battle, he could not disobey His Majesty's order, "and the enemy may be prepared."

Hearing the word "Your Majesty", Li Pan was shocked. He realized that he was a little impulsive. He took a deep breath to calm down his excitement. "You are right. We can't act rashly. Let's defend the city according to the plan and wait for the enemy to attack tomorrow." Li Pan made a decision. He didn't want to make mistakes because of his impulse. "You go and prepare for war first!" he ordered.

The generals bowed and left, while Li Pan sighed. He knew that his father was strict, and if he acted arbitrarily, he might be severely punished or even lose trust. So he had to proceed step by step and could not make any mistakes. Moreover, not all of his generals obeyed him, so he needed to act more cautiously.

As night fell, the whole city fell into silence, broken only by the occasional sound of patrols. Li Pan stood on the city wall, looking at the enemy camp in the distance, his heart filled with anticipation and nervousness. He knew that a thrilling battle would be waiting for him tomorrow.

The next morning, when the first rays of sunlight shone on the city of Marodan, Li Pan led the generals to the tower. They stood on the high city wall, looking at the dark army from afar, and everyone's face was full of solemnity and determination. The army was slowly approaching the city like a dark cloud, as if to devour it. The soldiers' steps were uniform and powerful, and their eyes were full of determination and courage, as if they were ready for a decisive battle.

More than 20 minutes later, the army finally arrived at the gates of the city! At this moment, the air seemed to freeze, with only the sound of war drums and shouts echoing. Li Pan was on high alert, holding the sword tightly in his hand. He knew that every moment was crucial and he could not slack off. "The divine punishment weapons are ready!" The messenger's voice resounded throughout the city wall, lifting everyone's spirits.

The Jingjiang side was also very solemn. When Li Dexian was hesitating whether to send someone to declare war, he suddenly saw the city gate on the opposite side move slightly. Then a man rushed out on horseback and headed straight for the front of the Jingjiang army.

Li Dexian looked closely and found that the man was wearing civil servant uniforms, which were quite similar to the official uniforms of Jingjiang. He couldn't help laughing and turned to look at Lin Xiaofeng and said, "It seems that the enemy has sent an envoy first, and I haven't sent anyone to declare war yet."

Lin Xiaofeng also saw the envoys from the opposite side. He nodded and said, "Yes, I didn't expect them to be so polite. In this case, we should send an envoy over later to show our manners." He also believed that it was important to show manners in this civil war.

When Mod and other generals saw the messenger appear in the city, their brows relaxed. The intelligence they had received before was accurate. The people in the city were indeed Orientals, and they were not wearing church clothing. This parish was indeed controlled by traitors, which was good news for them.

The envoy on the other side said, "Who is Lord Lin Xiaofeng Fang?" His voice was loud and clear, and it spread throughout the battlefield. Lin Xiaofeng looked puzzled, and rode his horse to the front. He looked at the envoy in confusion and said, "It's me." He didn't know what the other party wanted to talk to him about, but he still remained alert.

The envoy shook his robe and said calmly: "Lord Fang, I don't need to explain the reasons for the war. The Emperor Jingjiang was immoral and murdered our emperor and stole the throne. Now we are coming to attack him with a million troops and thousands of good generals. How can your weak force be compared with us?" His words revealed a strong sense of arrogance and contempt.

However, Lin Xiaofeng was not angered by his words. Instead, he laughed and said, "Even so, our Majesty is still willing to treat the other side with courtesy. If you lay down your weapons and surrender with courtesy, you can still keep your title of nobility." The messenger continued, as if he had already won.

Why do these words sound so familiar? Lin Xiaofeng scratched his chin and laughed inwardly. He knew that the other party was using psychological tactics to try to undermine his army's morale, but he would not be fooled easily. "I am already a marquis, I don't need you to confer me the title." He said calmly, his tone revealing firmness and confidence.

The messenger was slightly stunned after hearing Lin Xiaofeng's words. He did not expect the other party to respond in this way. But he quickly regained his composure, "Of course not." He replied, trying to continue to maintain his arrogant attitude. However, Li Dexian rode out and said with displeasure: "I'm still here, how dare you talk nonsense? Aren't you afraid that I will take your life?" His voice was full of majesty and anger, as if he wanted to devour the other party.

Lin Xiaofeng gently pulled the reins, bringing his warhorse closer to the messenger. He lowered his voice and said mysteriously, "When you go back, please tell me a message."

The messenger turned his head curiously and looked at the general in armor, his face full of confusion: "What message do you want to bring?"

Lin Xiaofeng's eyes sparkled, and he whispered, "Just tell me when you go back..." He leaned close to the messenger's ear and whispered softly, as if telling a big secret.

After hearing this, the envoy raised his head in astonishment and stared at Lin Xiaofeng with wide eyes, as if he couldn't believe his ears: "Ah? General Lin, you are not kidding, are you?"

Lin Xiaofeng's eyes widened, and a serious look appeared on his face: "Who said I was joking! It's wartime now, every word could be a matter of life and death, be serious!"

The messenger's expression was unpredictable. He looked Lin Xiaofeng up and down, and couldn't help but wonder: Is this guy mentally ill? Or is he deliberately playing a trick on me? However, Lin Xiaofeng had already turned around and left without saying anything more.

Returning to Li Dexian's side, Lin Xiaofeng reported in a low voice: "Your Majesty, he should be back. We should also send someone to formally declare war and let him go back with us."

Li Dexian turned around, his brows revealing majesty, and he shouted loudly: "Soldiers, who is willing to go to Jingjiang as an envoy and bravely go to the enemy city to declare war?"

Luo Huajun's heart was moved. He looked at Xiang Xiehong beside him, his eyes sparkling with anticipation: "Old Xiang, do you think I will go down in history if I go?"

Xiang Xiehong looked at him with an encouraging smile on his face: "Of course, this battle is of great significance, and there is no great danger in this mission. If you go, you will surely become famous and go down in history."

"Hehehe, such a good opportunity, how can I miss it..." Before Luo Huajun finished his words, a voice suddenly sounded from behind Lin Xiaofeng.

"I'll go!" Xie Hongxin's voice was firm and powerful.

Li Dexian's eyes lit up. He looked at Xie Hongxin with admiration on his face: "Xie Hongxin? Good, you have courage! Go ahead. When you come back, I will definitely record a great military achievement for you!"

Luo Huajun cursed inwardly and scratched his head in annoyance, feeling very unwilling: "Damn it! This Xie Hongxin always gets ahead of me! This is not a fight, what are you trying to grab?"

Lin Xiaofeng also frowned and looked at Xie Hongxin, feeling a little worried: "Where are you going? This is not a joke, don't mess around."

Xie Hongxin looked determined. He replied, "General Lin, I know what I am doing. I have seen such scenes in dramas. The battle will start in the evening. I want to go into the city first to have a look and be prepared. I am not familiar with the terrain and will definitely suffer."

Lin Xiaofeng pondered for a moment and sighed softly: "Forget it, this action is just a formality, and I can also gain some military merit. There is no danger in delivering the message, but you have to be respectful and come back after you finish speaking."

"Okay." Xie Hongxin nodded in agreement and rode his horse forward.

The messenger looked at Xie Hongxin's back, and suddenly felt humiliated. This person... is not a civil servant, and there is no cleverness in his eyes. He even wears a heavy coat in such a hot day. Isn't it an insult to us to choose such a person to communicate with us?
However, before he could think too much, Xie Hongxin had already galloped towards the city gate. The messenger hurriedly followed him, but his heart was full of doubts and reluctance.

The two returned to the city one after the other, and saw that the city gate slowly opened a crack. The messenger led Xie Hongxin to climb the city wall step by step, ready to report. However, as soon as they climbed to the top of the city, they were surrounded by more than a dozen soldiers. The leader walked up with a stern look and spit out two words coldly: "Search!"

Xie Hongxin was not afraid at all. He immediately took a few steps back and raised his hand to stop them, saying, "I said no need to search." His voice was firm and powerful, as if he had an unshakable belief.

"No need to search! He's alone and so far away, what is he afraid of?" At this time, Li Pan also came over. He looked at Xie Hongxin's strange clothes and couldn't help but frowned, "Who are you... Don't you feel hot?"

"I'm not hot." Xie Hongxin replied calmly, "I'm here to declare war on you on the orders of His Majesty." As he spoke, his eyes calmly swept over the soldiers around him, as if he was memorizing the roads in the city.

"Now that war has been declared, can I leave?" he continued to ask, his voice revealing unquestionable determination.

Li Pan looked at Xie Hongxin blankly, as if he couldn't understand his words and actions: "Are you done? Nothing else?"

"It's useless." Xie Hongxin's answer was concise and clear.

Li Pan rolled his eyes, obviously speechless about Xie Hongxin's words and actions. He turned to the messenger and asked, "Just now I saw you whispering with Lin Xiaofeng, what did he say?"

The messenger stammered in response: "He said...uh...he said, 'The Emperor asked Your Majesty to go home for dinner.'" He was clearly confused and disturbed by this statement.

Slap! A slap hit the messenger's face hard. Li Pan said in shame and anger: "Are you kidding me?" His voice revealed anger and dissatisfaction.

The messenger covered his face and said with a sad face: "Really! I also felt that Lin Xiaofeng was a little strange today, but he really said that!" His voice was full of grievance and helplessness.

At this time, Xie Hongxin asked impatiently again: "Can I go now?" He had completed the task of declaring war, and he also took a brief look at the situation in the city. However, he was tightly surrounded by soldiers and could not get away.

Li Pan's attention was drawn to Xie Hongxin again. He looked at Xie Hongxin with doubt and puzzlement in his eyes. Is this person...really not a fool? His words and actions are really too strange.

However, at this moment, an idea suddenly flashed through Li Pan's mind. He asked inexplicably, "How many soldiers did you bring this time?" He tried to get some useful information from Xie Hongxin.

The generals beside him stared at him blankly, secretly complaining in their hearts. How could His Highness be so stupid? How could anyone tell you?
However, what was shocking was that Xie Hongxin actually answered honestly: "Two hundred and thirty-seven thousand people... Oh, and two thousand Jinyiwei." His voice was calm and indifferent, as if he was talking about something insignificant. This number surprised the generals! Because it was almost the same as what they found!
Li Pan raised his eyebrows and smiled: "Haha! Very good, very good!" He could hardly hide the smile in his eyes. It seemed that the other side really sent a fool over. How could such a good opportunity be missed?
"Let me ask you again." Li Pan continued, "What is your marching route this time? What about the battle deployment? Do you know?" He tried to obtain further information.

However, Xie Hongxin remained calm: "I know. We will take the shortest route from here to Sangjak, take a stroll around the area, and then return to the court."

Li Pan laughed loudly after hearing this: "Hahaha! They are so arrogant, so do we still need to lure the enemy in? Can't we just let them in directly?" He found Jingjiang's arrogance ridiculous. At the same time, he turned around and said proudly to the generals.

However, the generals covered their mouths with their fists and whispered, "Your Highness, you don't really believe his lies, do you? He is probably pretending to be stupid to mislead us." They were worried about Li Pan's credulity.

"Playing dumb? Have you ever seen someone who plays dumb so well?" Li Pan pointed at Xie Hongxin and said sarcastically, "I think he is really dumb!" He was full of confidence in Xie Hongxin's judgment. However, this confidence was based on misunderstanding and credulity.

At this time, Xie Hongxin asked again calmly: "I heard you say I'm a fool?" His voice revealed a hint of dissatisfaction and doubt. He seemed puzzled and helpless about other people's misunderstanding. At the same time, he expressed his desire to leave again: "I don't want to argue with you. Can you let me go now?"

Li Pan suppressed his smile and said to the people around him proudly: "I said Li Dexian is mentally retarded. He was mentally retarded when he was a child! Now he is even more stupid, sending such a person to declare war." His ridicule and contempt for Li Dexian were evident in his words, "If my father believed in me, I could lead the troops here now to annihilate them all!" His words revealed arrogance and confidence, as if he had already won. The generals also nodded in agreement. This time, His Highness seemed to have really guessed right! The other emperor actually sent such a fool to declare war! It is enough to show how mentally retarded the other emperor is! What good soldiers can a mentally retarded emperor bring out? They are full of confidence in the upcoming battle. However, this confidence is based on misunderstanding and underestimation of the enemy. It has laid hidden dangers for the next battle. At the same time, he once again rejected Xie Hongxin's request to leave: "You want to kill me? The two armies will not kill the envoys when they are fighting." Xie Hongxin's voice revealed a hint of helplessness. He has expressed his desire to leave many times, but each time he was ignored or rejected by the other party. He began to feel a little impatient and anxious, but he still remained calm and rational, trying to use rules and morality to persuade the other party to let him go, "Why do you want to kill me? When two armies are fighting, envoys should not be killed." He emphasized this point again, hoping that the other party would abide by this basic rule of war. Li Pan looked at Xie Hongxin with a smile that deserved a beating, as if he felt that his request was ridiculous and disdainful: "Since you asked sincerely, then I will tell you mercifully." He deliberately dragged out his voice, as if he was enjoying the feeling of controlling the life and death of others, "This city was originally intended to be given to Jingjiang, but after you underestimate the enemy and go deep into the city, we will find an opportunity to annihilate you in one fell swoop. Killing you is just to provoke Jingjiang and make them spend more manpower. It's that simple." He casually stated his plan, as if everything was under his control. After that, he snapped his fingers and ordered the soldiers: "Go! Give him a quick death!" With his order, the soldiers who were originally surrounding Xie Hongxin drew their swords and prepared to chop him at the same time! But at this moment! Xie Hongxin made an amazing move! He crossed his arms over his chest, took out four black bullets from his coat and threw them on the ground! At the same time, he took out a mask with his other hand and put it firmly on his face! With a loud bang! A puff of green smoke suddenly rose from under the city wall! This scene was also seen by Lin Xiaofeng who was waiting under the city wall! He shouted in surprise: "Your Majesty, look! Why is there green smoke on the city wall!"

The smoke bomb suddenly hit the ground, and with a bang, a green smoke immediately rose up, like an angry green dragon, rolling in the cold air. The surroundings were suddenly shrouded by the sudden smoke and became blurry, as if covered by a mysterious green veil. Xie Hongxin took the opportunity to hide in the misty smoke. He looked around and saw that the soldiers around him were coughing because of the sudden smoke. They covered their mouths and noses in a panic, and their expressions were full of astonishment and panic.

Xie Hongxin secretly rejoiced in his heart. He seized this opportunity and swiftly withdrew from the panicked crowd. He fumbled in his coat and quickly took out eight black balls. Like a shooting star in the dark night, he threw them at Li Pan's feet. The moment the balls touched the ground, a puff of green smoke rose again. This smoke was thicker than before, rolling up and covering the sky, making it almost impossible to see anything in front.

Li Pan only felt a green before his eyes. He seemed to be in a dreamy and strange world. The surrounding scenes became blurred. The guard beside him was about to draw his sword to protect him, but suddenly felt a chill on his neck, as if an invisible sharp blade was against his throat. Before he could even raise a warning, he saw a pair of military boots walking past him, raising a cloud of dust.

Li Pan felt a strong sense of uneasiness in his heart. He suddenly felt a sharp pain in his crotch, as if he was hit hard by a huge tree. The pain made it almost impossible for him to stand. His body curled up involuntarily, and the muscles on his face twisted due to the pain.

At this time, someone roughly lifted up his robe and covered his head, plunging him into darkness and making it almost impossible to breathe. Li Pan wanted to reach out and tear off the robe that bound him, but his hands were tightly grasped by a big hand. Then, he felt a strong force pulling his hands up, accompanied by a sharp pain and the sound of broken fingers. He let out a shrill scream, which was as sharp as a pig being slaughtered and echoed in the green smoke. (End of this chapter)