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

However, once on the battlefield, this gentle Marquis would transform into a brave warrior. She led the troops and personally supervised the battle, and her fearless figure seemed particularly tall in the smoke. As everyone looked at her, a thought flashed through their minds: Would the Marquis of Jianye, who killed so many enemies on the battlefield, point his sharp blade at them one day? But such a thought was quickly thrown out of their minds, as they knew that the Marquis of Jianye would only point his blade at the enemy.

Lin Xiaofeng rode her horse in front of the crowd, gently pulled the reins, and dismounted gracefully. Her arrival made everyone instinctively step back slightly, as if they were intimidated by her overwhelming aura. However, they then felt a little embarrassed, as if such a reaction was a bit inappropriate.

Maud mustered up the courage to step forward and wanted to say something to break the brief silence. He opened his mouth and finally squeezed out a sentence: "Marquis Jianye..." However, as soon as he said it, his voice trembled because of his long-term tense nerves. The voice seemed as thin as a gossamer, which made people feel pity. His face also flushed, like a shy girl.

Lin Xiaofeng didn't seem to notice his strangeness. She smiled and joked, "Everyone, why are you so distant from me after the battle? Do you want me to invite you in person?" Her voice was clear and pleasant, like a clear spring in a mountain stream, which made people yearn for it. Everyone laughed awkwardly, revealing a bit of self-mockery and relief in their laughter.

Lin Xiaofeng continued, "The battle is over, and we have captured many enemy soldiers. But our army really has no time to take care of these prisoners, so I hope you can help send these prisoners back to their hometowns. As a thank you, I will leave you five days of food." When these words came out, Mo De and others were stunned. They didn't expect that this Jianye Marquis, who was decisive in killing on the battlefield, would consider the post-war affairs so carefully.

Someone stepped forward and asked tentatively: "How does Jingjiang plan to deal with these prisoners?" Lin Xiaofeng replied: "It's very simple. If the countries need labor, they can take them back; if not, they can stay where they are. We in Jingjiang will provide necessary assistance to ensure that they have a worry-free life." At this point, her tone was full of determination and heartache. She knew the cruelty of war and the suffering of innocent people. Therefore, she hoped to do her best to help them rebuild their homes and regain hope.

Lin Xiaofeng sighed again: "War is terrible. The disasters it brings will eventually be borne by the people." Her eyes revealed deep helplessness and sorrow, as if she was mourning for those who suffered from the war. Then she cheered up and said: "But please rest assured, His Majesty has discussed with me that after these prisoners are properly settled, Jingjiang will open a bank here to help them rebuild their homes."

When Mod heard this, he was shocked. He couldn't believe his ears. The Marquis of Jianye was so thoughtful. He not only cared about the prisoners after the war, but also considered their future life. Such a benevolent act made him feel extremely moved and admired.

Since the Jingjiang Army set out from the Holy City, they have always put the interests of the people first. Now, even though they have won a great victory, they still remember to help the captives. This behavior deeply touched everyone present. The tense atmosphere gradually dissipated, replaced by a kind of sincere respect and admiration.

Maud asked hopefully, "Marquis Jianye, are you telling the truth? Are you really willing to help us rebuild our homeland?" His voice revealed a bit of anticipation and excitement. Lin Xiaofeng answered firmly, "Of course!" She opened her arms and said to everyone, "Not only the prisoners, but if your country needs it, you can also go to Jingjiang Bank to borrow money. We in Jingjiang will provide low-interest loans."

The generals were delighted when they heard the news. They all said with emotion: "Jingjiang is really a benevolent and righteous army!" Although they are strong, they are willing to help the weak. This spirit is really precious. The tense atmosphere has completely disappeared, replaced by laughter and heartfelt gratitude.

In the joyful atmosphere, General Mod asked curiously: "What is the name of the weapon that you, the Marquis of Jianye, used on the battlefield?" Everyone listened attentively, expecting her answer. Lin Xiaofeng smiled and said: "We call that weapon the 'Gate of Hell'."

"Gate of Hell"? Everyone was stunned! This name sounds chilling, as if it contains endless power and destructive power. Someone asked curiously: "Does the name Jianye Hou have any special meaning?" Lin Xiaofeng pondered for a moment and said: "This name represents the determination and strength of our Jingjiang. We will use this weapon to open the gate of hell and completely eliminate the enemy!"

Everyone was shocked by her bold words, and at the same time they were filled with awe and curiosity about Jingjiang's weapon. Someone couldn't help but ask, "Marquis Jianye, does Jingjiang also believe in gods? Which gods does he believe in?" They wanted to know if this weapon contained some mysterious power.

After thinking for a while, Lin Xiaofeng said, "Jingjiang believes in many gods. If they are useful, we believe in them. If they are useless, we abandon them." Everyone was surprised to hear this, and felt that this way of belief was really unorthodox. However, Lin Xiaofeng smiled and said, "There are so many people who believe in gods. What's wrong with blaspheming one or two? Besides, there needs to be competition between gods. I think this way is more interesting." Everyone was shocked by her words and talked about it.

Mod was not interested in this topic. He looked at the ruins and smoke on the battlefield from time to time. After everyone quieted down, he asked, "Is the Hell's Gate in Jingjiang for sale?" He was obviously very interested in this weapon.

Lin Xiaofeng shook her head and said, "This weapon is limited in quantity and is quite difficult to manufacture, so it is not sold to the public." Seeing Mod's disappointed expression, she added, "But if you need other powerful weapons or tactical guidance, Jingjiang will be happy to help."

“Jingjiang is one of the most peace-loving countries in the world,” Lin Xiaofeng continued, “In order to protect world peace, if countries encounter difficulties or threats of war in the future, Jingjiang is willing to send troops to help. We can even station troops outside your country, just like we do with our comrade-in-arms country Feika. Their generals have learned Jingjiang’s experience, tactics, and some key manufacturing methods. ” Everyone fell into deep thought after hearing this, and they were left with this thought in their hearts: Although Jingjiang is benevolent and righteous, they must always remain vigilant and respectful.

Lin Xiaofeng looked at the sky and said, "It's getting late. I have to follow His Majesty to chase the remaining enemies. Please act as soon as possible!" After that, she clasped her fists and said goodbye, then got on her horse and chased in the direction of Li Dexian. The Jingjiang army followed closely behind, and the soldiers marched with long spears in hand, in high spirits to prevent the prisoners from resisting or committing suicide.

Lin Xiaofeng looked into the distance and said, "They are running so fast that we can't see them anymore." Her voice revealed some regret and helplessness, as if she felt sorry for the enemy troops who escaped. Li Dexian smiled contemptuously and said, "No matter how fast they run, it means that their morale has been weakened and the danger has been reduced." He added, "Don't worry, Lao Lin, they are exhausted, and we have good running speed and high morale, we will catch up with them soon!" His voice was full of confidence and determination, as if he had seen the dawn of victory.

When the pursuers from Jingjiang were stationed only fifteen miles away from us, General Su Hao, the brave and fearless general, stepped into the tent of King Hanjiang with fatigue and haggardness. His eyes revealed a trace of anxiety that was difficult to conceal, and he said in a trembling voice: "Your Majesty, the pursuers from Jingjiang are very close. Our army is exhausted after days of fighting. Should we consider stopping and setting up camp to let the soldiers take a break?"

Since the last defeat, the Jingjiang army has been chasing us relentlessly, and after a whole night of fleeing, their morale has been low and their physical strength is almost exhausted. At this moment, both we and the Jingjiang army are in urgent need of rest to recover our strength.

The eyes of the King of Hanjiang looked even dimmer in the dim light. He looked around at the exhausted soldiers, and then said in an almost inaudible voice: "Pass the order to set up camp."

As the scouts galloped out to deliver the order, General Su Hao also cheered up and turned to shout to the entire army: "All troops, listen up, set up camp immediately and rest up!"

The central army tent was quickly built with the efforts of the soldiers, and the steaming hot meals were served one after another. However, the King of Hanjiang looked at the table full of delicacies but hesitated to eat. The fierce battle made everyone uneasy and lost their appetite.

After a long time, King Hanjiang reluctantly raised his wine glass and drank it all. Then, he asked in a deep voice: "How many troops do we have now?"

Although General Su Hao was exhausted, he still managed to answer with all his strength: "Your Majesty, there are only 120,000 soldiers left in this army. Most of the soldiers who fled ran in all directions. The remaining generals may be able to gather some remnants."

He paused, then continued, "In my opinion, we still have at least 600,000 troops to mobilize. As long as we rest for a while, we will be able to make a comeback. Our military strength still has the advantage."

The Prince of Hanjiang just smiled bitterly and shook his head: "Six hundred thousand... How many soldiers did the Jingjiang Army lose?"

The atmosphere in the big tent suddenly became solemn. We really don't know anything about the casualties of the Jingjiang Army. But judging from their pursuit momentum, they didn't seem to suffer too much loss. The most serious injury was probably just a sprained ankle during the pursuit.

However, the question raised by the King of Han River made everyone nervous. What did he mean? Did he already have the idea of ​​giving up?
Giving up is absolutely impossible! If the King of Hanjiang really decides to give up, then the royal family may still have a chance of survival. But for us soldiers, even if we know that there is no hope of victory, we must fight to the death!
The generals secretly looked at King Hanjiang, but saw that he kept his head down and remained silent. The atmosphere in the big tent became increasingly weird and depressing, making people feel breathless.

The King of Hanjiang drank the bitter wine one cup after another until the wine was empty. He raised the cup to the sky and said in a decadent voice: "Come, I will drink this cup with you, and I hope we can be brothers in the next life!"

The generals raised their glasses in response, but they no longer had the ambition and ambition they had when they went to war. However, just as the King of Hanjiang was about to drink it all, a hurried report suddenly came from outside the tent:

"Your Majesty! The Brotherhood wants to see you for something important. They claim to have important intelligence about Jingjiang!"

The hand of the King of Hanjiang holding the cup paused for a moment, then slowly put it down: "Call them in."

As the curtain was opened, four people dressed in the uniforms of the generals filed in. After they looked around, the King of Hanjiang asked in an almost weak voice: "What are you doing here? If the information is true, I will definitely reward you handsomely."

As soon as he finished speaking, four men suddenly pulled out pistols from their waists. After a few gunshots, the generals in the tent fell down. At this close distance, they drew their guns and killed people. The action was quick and neat. The whole process took only five seconds.

Four gun muzzles were pointed at King Hanjiang. He shouted in horror: "What do you want to do? Are you trying to rebel?" He slammed the table with both hands. At this moment, King Hanjiang had long lost his former dignity and demeanor.

One of the generals said in fluent Jingjiang dialect: "Your Majesty, I am here on the orders of His Majesty and Marquis Jianye to welcome you back."

King Hanjiang looked at them in astonishment and asked in disbelief: "Brotherhood...how come you can speak Jingjiang dialect so fluently?"

He was full of doubts. Was it a traitor? But if he was bribed, how could he speak so authentically? When did Jingjiang start planning? All of this was really hard to figure out.

At this moment, the King of Hanjiang was filled with panic and confusion. He suddenly realized that he might have been manipulated by others from the beginning. Could it be that every piece of intelligence he received was sent deliberately by Jingjiang?

His eyes widened with anger, and he shouted almost out of control: "Who...are you? Why did you betray me?"

Xiaoshuai just smiled and replied: "The Brotherhood is a part of the Jinyiwei and has never truly submitted to Your Majesty. How can there be any talk of betrayal?" After that, he waved his hand and ordered his men: "Okay, tie up the prince and gag him. Send someone to notify Your Majesty's army to come to support us!"

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General Li Dexian led the Jingjiang army to advance rapidly, and formed a standoff with the Hanjiang army a hundred meters away. He held a telescope and carefully observed the situation of the other side. Although the Brotherhood claimed that it had successfully captured the King of Hanjiang, he still remained highly vigilant. What if the other side was deliberately playing tricks? That would be troublesome.

However, the Hanjiang Army on the other side began to throw down their weapons and surrender. The soldiers stood still, threw their weapons on the ground, and all looked in the direction of the Jingjiang Army.

Lin Xiaofeng suggested, "Your Majesty, we can send a small team in to test the waters first, and then make further plans."

General Li Dexian nodded and ordered a team of ten to conduct reconnaissance. Soon after, the team returned and reported: "Your Majesty! The enemy leader has indeed been captured, and the enemy has surrendered. Our army can move in without worry!"

General Li Dexian nodded with satisfaction and said to Lin Xiaofeng, "It seems that I should reward this foreigner generously. He has made great contributions to me and saved the lives of the soldiers. Pass the order down, and the whole army will march forward!"

The Jingjiang Army advanced slowly in a neat formation, while the soldiers on the periphery stood ready with their guns. The surrendered Hanjiang Army made way for them one after another, not even daring to look at the Jingjiang Army.

As the Jingjiang army gradually penetrated into the enemy's position, Xiaoshuai and his four men escorted the King of Hanjiang to the front of the two armies. They looked around vigilantly, and only relaxed their vigilance a little after seeing General Li Dexian and others arrive.

The young commander pulled the King of Hanjiang forward and respectfully saluted General Li Dexian, saying, "Your Majesty! I have fulfilled my mission and have successfully captured the leader of the rebels!"

The King of Han River lowered his head, and the expression on his face was hard to discern. General Li Dexian nodded with satisfaction, pointed at the surrendered soldiers with his whip and asked: "Is this all your credit?"

"Your Majesty," the general replied, "after capturing the rebel leader, we informed the entire army of the incident. Seeing this, the enemy knew that the situation was hopeless, so they chose to surrender automatically and no longer had the will to resist."

"Good! Very good!" General Li Dexian praised happily, "Take him into the tent! The rest of you continue to stay alert and stand by!"

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In the large tent of the Central Army, the atmosphere was extremely solemn. Li Dexian, Lin Xiaofeng and King Hanjiang sat alone, and the atmosphere between them was both subtle and tense.

At this time, the King of Hangang was no longer the majestic leader of the royal family. He fell to the ground in a mess, covered in dust and with messy hair, like a wanderer abandoned by the world. His eyes revealed a deep fatigue and helplessness, as if he had been worn down by the cruel reality and lost all his sharpness.

Lin Xiaofeng looked at the decadent King Hanjiang in front of him, and a complex emotion surged in his heart. He recalled the scene when he last saw King Hanjiang. At that time, King Hanjiang was still so heroic. Even when facing the court's pursuit and fleeing overseas, he never showed the slightest cowardice. But now, his white hair has increased, and his once sharp eyes have become dull. Lin Xiaofeng sighed deeply: "Time is really a magical and cruel thing."

He walked forward slowly and gently took the cloth out of King Hanjiang's mouth. King Hanjiang coughed a few times, and his hoarse voice echoed in the tent: "Royal brother... is he... still alive?"

Lin Xiaofeng nodded slightly and said softly: "Your Majesty is well, he has already abdicated." These words seemed to touch the deepest strings in King Hanjiang's heart. He smiled stiffly, and a trace of confusion and helplessness flashed in his eyes.

Li Dexian looked at the King of Hanjiang in front of him and smiled triumphantly. He walked up to the King of Hanjiang and said sarcastically: "Uncle, it's been a long time since we last met. Didn't you expect that you would eventually lose to me? How does it feel to fail like this?" The King of Hanjiang raised his head, glanced coldly at Li Dexian, and looked directly at Lin Xiaofeng, but did not answer his question.

Li Dexian had no choice but to return to the tent in dismay. Lin Xiaofeng looked at the King of Hanjiang in front of him and sighed softly. He knew that although the King of Hanjiang had been defeated, his pride and royal blood still allowed him to maintain his final dignity.

"Your Highness," Lin Xiaofeng said, "Although the war is not over yet, I really need your help to quell the remaining rebellion." King Hanjiang glanced at him indifferently and replied, "That is your business and has nothing to do with me." Although his voice was hoarse, it revealed an unquestionable determination.

Lin Xiaofeng did not give up. He continued, "Death is certainly a relief, but as a member of the royal family, you deserve a more dignified ending. Don't you want to go back to Jingjiang? Or are you willing to die overseas?" When Jingjiang was mentioned, a trace of confusion and desire flashed in the eyes of the King of Hanjiang. He was silent for a long time before he slowly said, "Okay, I am willing to help you."

With the help of the Prince of Hanjiang, the army of Jingjiang quickly pacified the remaining rebels. In the subsequent war, the rebels gradually exposed their shortcomings. Those rebel generals who insisted on resisting were soon defeated one by one by the army of Jingjiang because they were unable to conduct effective command and response.

In the fierce battle, they also captured a prince and two generals who led troops. The rebels' fighting spirit was gradually lost in the subsequent battles, and mutiny began to occur internally. The generals ordered to burn the food when they fled, but the soldiers had no intention of fighting, and this order was finally not carried out. The generals were killed one after another, and their heads were offered for surrender. In the end, the rebel army was defeated, leaving only a few small groups of defecting forces wandering around. The army of Jingjiang was too lazy to pursue them, so Li Dexian returned to the holy city with a large number of prisoners and seized supplies.

When the people in the Holy City heard the news that the fleet had returned safely and won a great victory, the whole city was in an uproar. Master Wu even hosted a grand welcoming ceremony to celebrate this exciting news.

Lin Xiaofeng was relieved after hearing the news. He had been worried that the ironclad warships were not powerful enough, but now it seemed that he had been worrying too much. The King of Hanjiang just laughed at himself sadly after hearing the news of the fleet's victory. He lamented that he was really old, and that neither land nor sea battles were his era.

On that day at the port, in addition to the people from Jingjiang, there were envoys and princes from more than a dozen countries who came to see them off. The news that Jingjiang had defeated the enemy had spread to all countries. Those forces that no one dared to shake for hundreds of years were now easily defeated by this mysterious country in the East. Li Dexian and everyone else had boarded the ship and were ready to set sail, while Lin Xiaofeng stayed behind to say goodbye to Gouweicaoer. They encouraged each other, agreed to meet again in the future, and looked forward to reuniting in the near future.

The fleet had been sailing for half a month. It was a clear day, with the sea breeze blowing gently on the sea surface and the sun shining on the sea surface, with golden dots and dazzling light. The King of Han River stood on the deck, leaning on the railing and looking into the distance, his heart was full of confusion and endless thoughts. He had accepted his fate. Although he had never said a word of surrender, he knew deep in his heart that he had actually lost to time.

Lin Xiaofeng came over with two glasses of juice, handed one to King Hanjiang, and said, "Your Majesty, have some juice, it's freshly squeezed, very fresh." King Hanjiang took the juice, took a sip, leaned on the railing, and continued to look at the sea. The two stood side by side, admiring the beautiful sea view together, and their hearts were filled with expectations and longings for the future.

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After finishing the juice, King Hanjiang sighed softly, and the sigh was full of helplessness and regret. He whispered: "If I had gone to your place in person, met you, and discussed the big plan with you before...wouldn't the situation be very different now?" His eyes revealed a kind of regret for the past and confusion about the future.

Lin Xiaofeng sat opposite him, smiling slightly, a smile that showed both his insight into worldly affairs and his carefree attitude. He lowered his head slightly, as if recalling something, and after a moment, he raised his head and said, "Maybe, but life is like this, full of unknowns and variables. Everything that has happened is inevitable, there is no if, and there is no regret medicine to take."

King Hanjiang looked directly at Lin Xiaofeng, his eyes flashing with reluctance and struggle. He recalled the past when he had once forced Lin Xiaofeng onto the ship, trying to tempt him with a high position and benefits, but Lin Xiaofeng remained unmoved. He asked in a deep voice, "Am I so unbearable in your eyes, even worse than my brother?"

Lin Xiaofeng met his gaze calmly and said calmly: "No, it's not that you can't bear it, but I have my own persistence and choice. My family and my beliefs are all on this land, and I can't leave."

King Hanjiang's eyes were a little dim, as if he was looking for some kind of recognition or comfort, and he continued to ask: "I have been in the West for so many years and have built my own foundation. Even the church is just a plaything in my eyes. Can't I be considered a successful monarch?" His voice revealed a deep sense of loss and unwillingness.

Lin Xiaofeng took a deep breath and spoke slowly: "I am indeed far inferior to you in wisdom, courage and tenacity. Your achievements in the Western world are also enough to attract the attention of the world. But..." He changed the subject, "If you were an emperor, you might be famous for generations. However, the future does not belong to you."

King Hanjiang was nervously waiting for Lin Xiaofeng's explanation. He asked anxiously, "I can be a wise king, why doesn't the future belong to me?" His eyes were full of confusion and unwillingness.

Lin Xiaofeng smiled contemptuously, his smile was filled with deep helplessness and sadness: "I am very happy that you appreciate me. But what you value is only my talent and the value I can use for you. When I look at you, I only see your ambition and schemes, but I have never seen your sincerity and nature."

He paused and continued, "Everything you did was for your own purposes and ambitions. Your son's life or death in Jingjiang is uncertain, but you have never really cared about his safety. All you care about is how to use this situation to gain more benefits for yourself." Lin Xiaofeng's voice gradually became cold and firm, "But I know that your son is still alive. I saved him."

King Hanjiang was speechless. He knew that what Lin Xiaofeng said was true and that he did not care enough about his son's safety. He lowered his head and fell into deep thought.

At this time, Li Dexian came out of the cabin. He held two fishing rods in his hands and had a relaxed and happy smile on his face. He said to Lin Xiaofeng: "Old Lin, are you bored? Come on, how about we go fishing?" His suggestion broke the heavy atmosphere.

Lin Xiaofeng took the fishing rod and threw the bait into the water. He glanced at the submachine gun in Li Dexian's hand and joked, "Are you going to use a gun to fish?"

Li Dexian laughed, "You don't understand. Fishing is entertainment, hunting is also entertainment. Wouldn't it be wonderful to have both?" He turned to the King of Han River, "Your Majesty, are you here to fish too?"

Hanjiang Wang was stunned for a moment, and took the fishing rod hesitantly. He had not yet fully recovered from the previous conversation, but Li Dexian's invitation made him feel like escaping the scene. He nodded, "Okay, I'll go fishing too."

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The three of them sat at the bow and started fishing. The seawater was sparkling, and occasionally a few seagulls flew over the water. Li Dexian suddenly sighed, "In fact, life is just like fishing. Sometimes you think you have caught a big fish, but when you pull it up, you find that it is an empty hook; sometimes you think you have caught nothing, but you don't know that the fish is already in your grasp."

After hearing this, Lin Xiaofeng said with deep emotion: "Yes, life is full of unknowns and variables. All we can do is to do our best and let nature take its course."

The King of Han River sat silently, and no one knew what he was thinking. Perhaps he was reflecting on his past, or thinking about how to go in the future. But in any case, the tranquility and peace at this moment were rare.

The ship gradually approached Sishui Port. Li Dexian stood at the bow and looked at the port in the distance, with an expression of excitement and anticipation on his face, "I'm finally going home! I've been away for so long this time, I really miss Beijing!"

Lin Xiaofeng also felt a surge of excitement and anticipation. This trip had been a long time coming. They had fulfilled their promise to Emperor Jingjiang and it only took five months to defeat the King of Hanjiang, but the round trip and other matters had taken up a lot of time. Now that he was finally going back to the capital, he also missed his family and friends at home.

"I wonder what the capital city looks like now." Lin Xiaofeng sighed, "The changes in the industrial age are really rapid! It is not the same as it was a hundred years ago."

"Yes! The current development speed is really too fast! There will be great changes in a year or a few years!" Li Dexian also sighed, "But speaking of it, the air doesn't seem to be as fresh as before."

"Yeah, it is a little bit." Lin Xiaofeng frowned and looked at the sky in the distance, "I have to think of ways to improve the environment after I go back."

The fleet slowly sailed into Sishui Port. Officials of all ranks who had received the news lined up on the shore waiting for their return. When Li Dexian was the first to get off the ship, the officials shouted in unison: "Long live His Majesty! Welcome His Majesty's triumphant return!" The sound was deafening and resounded through the sky!
"Everyone, get up!" Li Dexian said, waving his hand happily. He couldn't wait to go back to the capital to have a look! So he refused the welcoming banquet prepared by the officials and took the train back to Beijing! Lin Xiaofeng followed behind him and glared at the official who proposed to prepare the banquet, "I have sent an advance ship to notify them to go back to Beijing directly! Who asked you to prepare the banquet?! Whose idea was this?! Go back and check the accounts!" His voice was stern and firm!
Li Dexian led everyone to the train station in a hurry, and boarded the prepared train surrounded by everyone. The train slowly left Sishui Port and headed towards the capital...
Next to the train station, the sun shone through the roof of the station, dappling on the King of Han River. He stood there, looking up at the huge, roaring iron thing - the train, his deep eyes full of confusion and puzzlement.

"What on earth is this thing? Why is it called a train?" He muttered to himself, and every word he spoke was calm and composed, but it was difficult to hide the doubt in his voice.

Suddenly, Lin Xiaofeng's familiar voice rang in Hanjiang Wang's ears, breaking his meditation. Then, Lin Xiaofeng walked over quickly, gently pushed Hanjiang Wang, and led him onto the stairs of the train.

"Don't think too much, you will understand once you get on the bus." Lin Xiaofeng said with a smile, his voice full of confidence and enthusiasm.

The three of them got into the luxurious train specially prepared for the emperor. The interior of the carriage was luxurious and elegant, and the King of Hanjiang could not help but marvel at it. However, what surprised him even more was yet to come.

As the train started moving, the body of the train began to shake. The King of Han River instinctively grasped the armrest of the seat, and a nervous expression appeared on his face. The speed of the train was getting faster and faster, and the scenery outside the window passed by quickly, as if it was a flowing painting. The King of Han River's nervousness gradually escalated and turned into panic.

"What...what's going on? How could something on the railroad track move by itself?" he asked in horror, with a slight tremor in his voice.

Lin Xiaofeng looked at him with a flash of sympathy in his eyes, and then he calmly explained: "When you were sailing on a ship, didn't you also wonder why huge ships could sail on the sea without sails? The same is true for this train. It does not require human or animal power to pull it. It can run on the rails by itself as long as it uses coal as fuel. In the future, all major cities in our country, and even remote areas, can use trains to quickly transport materials and personnel, which will greatly improve the country's transportation capacity and efficiency."

King Hanjiang listened to Lin Xiaofeng's explanation, staring blankly at the scenery passing by the window, as if thinking about something. The train whimpered forward, passing through endless fields, rolling hills, and those factory areas filled with black smoke. All of this made King Hanjiang feel so strange and shocked. He claimed to be smart and knowledgeable, but at this moment he felt that he could not understand how all these miracles happened before his eyes.

"What are those tall buildings emitting black smoke used for?" he asked curiously.

"Why can this train run so fast using coal and still carry so many carriages and houses?" He raised a new question.

He asked Lin Xiaofeng question after question, and until the train slowly pulled into the station, his eyes never left the dazzling scenes outside the window.

Lin Xiaofeng gently patted King Hanjiang's shoulder and said softly, "We have arrived at the station. We should get off the bus."

King Hanjiang was pulled off the train by Lin Xiaofeng, and the two walked into the spacious and bright hall of the train station. The hall was crowded and bustling. There were carriages and other means of transportation ready to take them back to the imperial palace in the capital.

At this moment, Li Dexian hurried in. His eyes froze when he saw the scene in front of him - he saw the roofless four-wheeled carriage (the prototype of the car in later generations), with a huge stove behind it and firewood piled up beside it; what surprised him even more was that the car was equipped with a steering wheel design similar to a rudder and had four spacious seats!

"Is this the legendary car?" Li Dexian asked in surprise, with excitement and curiosity that was hard to conceal in his voice.

The official who received the emperor hurried forward to explain: "Your Majesty, this is not a real car, but a self-driving car newly developed by Dongjiao University. It has recently caused a sensation and attracted widespread attention in the capital, and it is specially exhibited here today for everyone to visit and learn from."

"Self-driving car? This name is quite unique." Li Dexian looked at Lin Xiaofeng excitedly and said, "Old Lin, do you still remember the self-driving car project we discussed before? Now it has been realized! Although this car looks a bit simple and primitive, it is a brand new beginning after all!"

"What fuel does this car use? It can't be firewood, right?" Lin Xiaofeng asked curiously. He always felt that using firewood as a power source seemed somewhat unreliable and inefficient.

"Your Excellency, we do use firewood as a power source," the official replied respectfully, "We are currently studying other more efficient energy alternatives."

Lin Xiaofeng touched his chin and thought to himself: This idea seems to be similar to that of a train! Both use combustion to generate energy to drive the vehicle forward; but then again, using firewood as a power source does have many limitations and shortcomings!
"We won't take the carriage back to the palace." Li Dexian suddenly said, "I want to try this self-propelled car today to see how amazing it is!"

After hearing this, the officials looked at each other in bewilderment, but soon someone found a young student who was one of the drivers of the self-driving car. The young student respectfully saluted Li Dexian and introduced himself, "Your Majesty! I am not the inventor or designer of this self-driving car, I just know how to drive it; because no one dares to try to drive it on the road yet! So Dongjiao University specially sent me to try it out."

"It's okay, it's okay!" Li Dexian waved his hand happily, "You can drive us back to the palace today! Let me experience this magical self-driving car!"

The young student was so excited that he almost cried after hearing the order; he hurried to the peculiar roofless four-wheeled carriage and began to prepare: adding enough firewood into the stove, checking whether all parts were intact, etc.; after everything was ready, Li Dexian got on the self-propelled vehicle with great interest and began to observe the driver's operation process; while Lin Xiaofeng and King Hanjiang chose to sit in the back seats to watch the scenery and experience this unusual trip.

As the firewood burned more and more vigorously, the hot water began to boil and produce a lot of steam; the car also made a thumping and roaring sound; Lin Xiaofeng prayed in his heart: I hope this car can be more reliable! I hope there will be no problems!
The young student drove slowly out of the train station gate and gradually increased the speed; Lin Xiaofeng nervously grasped the armrest of the seat, fearing that he would be thrown out or other accidents would happen; the vibration became more and more intense, and his tailbone began to ache slightly!

The car was driving on the bustling streets, attracting countless passers-by to watch and talk curiously; but there was a guard team leading the way in front to protect it, so people could only watch from a distance and dared not approach to disturb it; the children ran after the car excitedly and shouted slogans loudly; the car shuttled through the bustling streets, becoming a unique and beautiful landscape.

Li Dexian had a very pleasant chat with the young students.

"How much firewood does this car need to travel two miles?"

"Your Majesty, this..." The young student looked embarrassed, "I really don't know this."

Li Dexian looked at the stove again and asked, "What about the ashes in the stove?"

The young student was even more embarrassed. "This... needs to be cleaned up frequently."

Li Dexian nodded and did not ask any more questions. He looked out the window, his heart full of expectations and longings for the future.

The car passed some shops with glass windows and towering, shining high-rise buildings. King Hanjiang looked up and saw dozens of feet of high buildings scattered all over the outer city, reflecting the sunlight, so bright that he could hardly open his eyes.

Lin Xiaofeng also lamented the rapid changes in the capital. He looked at King Hanjiang and found that his expression was a little complicated, as if he was thinking about something.

Suddenly, the King of Han River looked at the tall buildings and tears kept flowing down. He murmured to himself: "I lost..." Then, he hugged his head and cried, and his spirit seemed to collapse at this moment.

Seeing this, Lin Xiaofeng patted him on the shoulder and comforted him, "It's not shameful to lose to me." He knew the pain and helplessness of King Hanjiang at the moment, and understood why he was so disappointed. After all, the world is changing at an unprecedented speed, and they need to constantly adapt and learn to keep up with the pace of the times. (End of this chapter)