Lang Feng's Decision
The streets of the capital were packed with people, as His Majesty the Emperor was seeing off the soldiers heading to the front lines. The Ming people harbored nothing but hatred and a tinge of fear towards the Yuan Mongolia; the suffering inflicted upon them a century earlier when Temujin swept across the land was something they would never forget.
When the people of the capital learned that the Yuan Mongolia had actually occupied Wind and Rain Pass, everyone began to worry. At the same time, when they heard that the imperial court had begun to send troops, they immediately rejoiced.
Lang Feng was also on the third floor of the Dragon Soaring Jade Shop, watching rows of proud and spirited Ming Dynasty soldiers. These soldiers were the elite of the elite, and their responsibility was to safely deliver their generals to the front lines. Meanwhile, the actual combat troops had already begun their advance towards the front lines.
"Good, I'm waiting for your good news!" Zhu Li said with a loud laugh as he stood on the platform and addressed Zhu Deng and the others.
Zhu Deng, Old General Wang, Leyue, and others immediately knelt down, shouting, "Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!" Everyone in the surrounding streets knelt down and shouted, "Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!"
Zhu Deng and Old General Wang exchanged a glance and shouted in unison, "Let's go!"
The general's guards immediately set off towards the city gate. Leyue, clad in gleaming silver armor and riding a white warhorse, appeared spirited and imposing. Leyue felt no worry about the impending battle; only curiosity.
Zhu Li watched the soldiers leave with a smile.
"Return to the palace!" As the procession disappeared from sight, Zhu Li's face suddenly turned cold, and he ordered the eunuch beside him.
At this moment, Zhu Li's mood was far from what he had appeared to be. If the three kingdoms were to attack simultaneously, even if the Ming Dynasty managed to hold out, it would be severely weakened. Moreover, the Yuan Mongolia cavalry was far more formidable than any ordinary army could withstand. If the defenses failed and the Yuan Mongolia cavalry were to penetrate the Ming Dynasty's territory, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Of course, these are things that those in high positions need to consider, while the people of the capital are cheering for the soldiers heading to the front lines.
When the convoy arrived next to the Dragon Soaring Jade Shop.
"Leyue!" Lang Feng stared in shock at Leyue, who was clad in silver leather armor. Leyue, riding a white warhorse, was clearly also heading to the front lines.
"Leyue, how could you..." Lang Feng's mind was in complete turmoil. Since falling in love with Leyue, Lang Feng had become cold and indifferent, but now he was filled with panic and worry.
"Leyue, the front lines are very dangerous, very dangerous indeed! The Yuan Mongolia is extremely powerful. If the defense fails..."
Lang Feng dared not even imagine what would happen to Leyue if that really happened.
"No, no, I can't let her be in danger, no, I can't." Lang Feng suddenly made a decision; he knew he couldn't let his beloved be in danger.
"Zhu Li, you old scoundrel, how could you send your own daughter to such a dangerous place?" Lang Feng was already beginning to resent Zhu Li. But little did he know that in the eyes of a monarch who aspired to rule the world, the country was the most important thing. Even if it meant sacrificing his own children for the peace of the country, the monarch would not hesitate in the slightest.
"Leyue!" Lang Feng made up his mind. With a flick of his body, he disappeared from the Dragon Soaring Jade Shop.
Zhang Xingfeng was reading the message Brother Wang had sent back: the Yuan Mongolia had just captured Wind and Rain Pass, but because the Yuan Mongolia million-strong army had not yet arrived, the 100,000 elite soldiers could only hold Wind and Rain Pass for the time being and wait for the main army to arrive.
Therefore, there are not many refugees at this time. These refugees are mainly residents of Wind and Rain City and its surrounding areas, estimated to be nearly eight million. Most of them have money with them. There are only about three million truly poor refugees. Brother Wang has now begun to have Xiao Lin and Chiyou You's forces take them in, and the population has initially reached 600,000.
Zhang Xingfeng gently placed the note on the table beside him.
He stood up and looked outside. A grand plan was brewing in his mind, a plan he had long wanted to execute, but due to limitations, only today had he made some progress. Taking in these refugees was the second step of the plan. And getting the Iron Blood Army to consume the elixir was the first step.
Zhang Xingfeng believed that once he succeeded, his power would become the greatest power, surpassing all others! Even imperial power would not be able to affect his power in the slightest. Of course, the difficulty of this plan far exceeded that of establishing Aristocratic Clan.
"Second brother! I'm going to Wind and Rain Pass!"
Zhang Xingfeng suddenly looked towards the door. Lang Feng's expression was firm, and he did not waver in the slightest in the face of Zhang Xingfeng's bright and piercing gaze.
"Why?" Zhang Xingfeng asked softly.
"Because Leyue has also gone to the front lines," Lang Feng said decisively.
Zhang Xingfeng turned around, didn't answer Lang Feng, and walked straight out of the room without even glancing at Lang Feng. Lang Feng, watching Zhang Xingfeng's retreating figure, suddenly shouted, "Second brother, I've made up my mind. This time I'm going, and no one can stop me!"
Zhang Xingfeng suddenly turned around, and said with a strange expression, "I didn't stop you."
Lang Feng was stunned, and stammered, "You... you just now..."
Zhang Xingfeng laughed and said, "What did I do just now? I was just trying to come out!"
Lang Feng looked at Zhang Xingfeng for a long time before finally saying, "Thank you!"
Zhang Xingfeng's smile faded, and he said, "Are you really sure? I have something very important for you to do." Zhang Xingfeng wasn't lying; he did indeed have something very important for Lang Feng to do.
Lang Feng smiled and said, "Second brother, I can't not go this time. I'm worried about the front line!" Lang Feng's tone suddenly changed and he said, "But this is my last chance! If I don't go, I'm worried I won't have a chance to let her know my feelings."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Xingfeng exclaimed with delight, "You've decided to tell her! You've decided to pursue her!" Zhang Xingfeng had been troubled by this situation for a long time. Lang Feng, that blockhead, just wouldn't confess to Leyue, always taking his status too seriously and feeling that he wasn't good enough for her.
Actually, this isn't Lang Feng's fault, but rather Zhang Xingfeng's own mindset. The world still has a strong sense of hierarchy, and marriage is based on social status and matching families. Influenced by the Cultivation World, Zhang Xingfeng doesn't value this hierarchy much; in his eyes, there's only a distinction between the strong and the weak. In his eyes, Lang Feng is undoubtedly a strongman in this world, and also his own brother. Naturally, he believes Lang Feng is the most worthy of Leyue.
When Lang Feng heard Zhang Xingfeng's direct question, he was surprisingly a little embarrassed and said, "Second brother, I believe that I will definitely be able to achieve merit in this battle, and then my status will rise. I believe that I am worthy of Leyue."
Zhang Xingfeng was taken aback. It turned out that his elder brother had not shaken off his original ideas. He just believed that he could make meritorious contributions and improve his status to be worthy of Leyue.
Zhang Xingfeng still smiled and said, "Alright, since you've made up your mind, I support you!" Looking at the somewhat excited Lang Feng, Zhang Xingfeng thought to himself, "Brother, you must work hard! With your current skills, it's easy for you to earn merit. You must seize the opportunity!"
Lang Feng smiled at Zhang Xingfeng and said, "Second brother, thank you! I will definitely succeed. Second brother, I have to go now. Leyue and the others have already started their advance!"
Zhang Xingfeng smiled slightly and said, "Okay, then go. Remember, don't forget me if you encounter any difficulties. I will always support you!" Indeed, Zhang Xingfeng would do anything for this brother who had been through thick and thin with him.
Lang Feng smiled slightly, said nothing, turned around and left. Walking on the bridge over Dream Lake, Lang Feng turned back and looked towards Zhang Xingfeng's room. At this moment, Zhang Xingfeng was no longer outside.
"Second brother, I will definitely work hard for my future!" Lang Feng clenched his fist secretly, then suddenly smiled and said softly in the direction of Zhang Xingfeng's room, "Thank you!" After saying that, he immediately left Star Peak Manor.
Although Lang Feng's voice was soft, Zhang Xingfeng heard it clearly. Zhang Xingfeng came out of the room again, looked in the direction of the door, and silently wished his brother that his dream would come true.
"Now, it's time for me to work towards my own dreams!" Zhang Xingfeng smiled slightly, and his body suddenly disappeared into thin air in the corridor.
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