"What??!"
Xu Mochén raised his head suddenly, his eyes widened, his mouth opened and closed, and the expression on his face twisted into an extremely funny shape.
He almost thought he had heard wrongly, and his ears were ringing.
Lu Ren That sentence replayed in his mind several times, and each time it made him feel that he was further away from reality0
Him?
A direct line of the Imperial Family who is just waiting to die. The biggest background is that his father is a prince, and Soul Emperor has not made any progress in his cultivation for decades.
The biggest entertainment on weekdays is to make a pot of tea in Disciplinary Squad's backyard, enjoy the benefits that power brings to him, and then leave immediately after get off work.
Never live for more than one minute before getting off work.
Such a waste, how could Imperial Throne never get his turn?
Just the people in the Imperial Family's direct lineage who are better than him, more capable than him, and more qualified than him, can't be counted on two hands.
He Xu Mochén is not even ranked among the Imperial Clan. He usually sits in the corner during meetings and has no chance to speak.
"Your Excellency, you are joking----"
Xu Mochén waved his hands hurriedly, shaking his head like a rattle, and the speed was so fast that it sounded like wind.
"My qualifications are dull and I am not qualified for the big task. How can I assume the throne?"
"Please choose someone wiser. There are several capable princes in the Imperial Clan. I----"
He really doesn't want to be the emperor.
Xu Tianran He had just seen it with his own eyes. The pool of blood on the ground that had not yet been wiped clean was the best warning.
Sitting on that Dragon Throne, if you make this person unhappy one day, why don't you just kill him?
Moreover, there was an old grudge between him and Lu Ren. Maybe they just helped him up on purpose to find a reason to torture him slowly.
This is not the throne of the Nine-Fifth Emperor. It is clearly a torture rack set on the fire.
"Do you think I'm consulting with you?"
Lu Ren's tone turned slightly cold, while Spiritual Power wavered slightly at the same time.
The invisible pressure fell precisely on Xu Mochén's shoulders, no more, no less, just enough for him to taste the taste of fear.
Xu Mochén felt a mountain pressing directly on his back, his knees softened, and he knelt down with a "pop" sound.
His knee made a crisp sound when it hit the gold brick. He grimaced in pain, but he didn't even dare to rub it.
His throat seemed to be choked by something, tight and dry. He wanted to say a few more words of rejection, but his lips moved for a long time and he couldn't utter a single word.
"You just have to answer, pick it up or not."
Kong Deming Seeing this, he quickly stepped forward.
He moved very quickly and intervened before Xu Mochén said something he shouldn't have said, "Xu Mochén, since Your Excellency has chosen you, it is Imperial Clan's luck and the empire's luck."
"A country cannot live without a king for a day, so please take the throne and take over the throne to ensure peace for both the government and the people."
What he said was extremely clever.
On the surface, I was trying to persuade Xu Mochén to accept it, but in fact, I was telling Lu Ren to listen.
Once these words are spoken, it means that Sun Moon Empire has accepted Lu Ren's decision, will not resist, will not delay, and will fully cooperate.
With Kong Deming taking the lead, all the civil and military officials in the palace also reacted.
They all bowed and saluted. "Your Highness, please take over!"
The voices of civil and military officials throughout the hall echoed in the hall, making Xu Mochén's ears buzz.
Xu Mochén was kneeling on the ground, his face turning white and blue.
His eyes wandered back and forth between Lu Ren's unruffled face and Court Officials's bowed posture. His mind was spinning rapidly, trying to find any way that would allow him to escape unscathed.
But he soon discovered, no.
He had no room to refuse at all.
If he refuses, he may be the next person to explode and die.
When the time comes, his father's prince won't be able to protect him, and maybe the entire Imperial Clan will be purged.
Since Lu Ren can kill Xu Tianran in front of Kong Deming, he can also kill Xu Mochén.
Anyway, there are many direct descendants of the Imperial Family. If a loser dies, there are still dozens more lined up behind him.
He gritted his teeth and finally kowtowed to the ground, hitting his forehead heavily on the ground with a dull sound.
Xu Mochén knocked so hard that the moment his forehead hit the ground, he grinned in pain, but he did not dare to knock too softly, fearing that Lu Ren would think his attitude was not correct enough.
His voice was a bit harsh. "I - obey the order."
Just three words, but it seemed like a layer of skin had been taken away from him.
"This is a good thing. You don't have to look like your parents are dead and make it seem like I'm embarrassing you." Lu Ren had no expression on his face and his tone was flat.
"However, I have conditions."
"First, the original Unification of the Continent strategy will proceed as usual, Spirit Pagoda will cooperate throughout the process, and Soul Tool Technology will be able to communicate with the spirit transfer system."
"Sun Moon Empire provides Soul Tool Technology to Spirit Pagoda, and Spirit Pagoda helps Sun Moon Empire train Soul Master. Neither party loses."
"Second, you can fight a total war as you want. We will not interfere with you Sun Moon Empire. Just go to war."
"But I have only one request. Try not to kill civilians, and minimize the impact of the war on civilians. It is best to use your high-tech Soul Tool to transform people's livelihood in the captured areas, so that local civilians can enjoy the convenience of Soul Tool."
"When civilians find that following you Sun Moon Empire leads a better life than following Original Three Nations, people's hearts will naturally turn towards you, understand?"
Regarding these words, Ju Zi raised his head and looked at Lu Ren in surprise.
There was obvious surprise in her eyes, and a strange light flashed in her beautiful eyes.
I originally thought that Lu Ren was just a pure force-oriented strongman, but I didn't expect that his strategy of conquering people's hearts coincided with hers.
Ju Zi was able to achieve such great results on the front line because of more than just military ability.
She implemented a large number of policies to appease the people in the captured areas, and used Soul Tool to improve the living conditions of civilians, so that the people who were originally hostile to the Sun Moon Empire naturally let go of their resistance after experiencing the improvement in their quality of life.
She always thought that this was her own original creation, but she didn't expect that Lu Ren could also think of this level.
At this moment, a middle-aged man stood up from the queue of officials.
This man is tall and tall, with broad shoulders and broad back. He stands like an iron tower. He is Sun Moon Empire Hand of National Protection and Imperial Dragon Soul Engineer Corps leader Xu Tianyuan.
He is Prince Sun Moon Empire Imperial Family, Level 9 Soul Engineer, with a cultivation level as high as ninety-three.
But at this moment, he didn't have the airs of a prince, and said to Lu Ren in a deep voice, "Your Excellency, this method - our queen is also following it."
"Oh? I didn't expect it to have progressed to this extent. You did a good job." Lu Ren looked at Ju Zi with some surprise, his eyebrows were raised slightly, and there was a hint of approval in his tone.
Ju Zi quickly bowed slightly to Lu Ren, his movements were dignified and appropriate, but his tone was extremely humble. "Your Excellency exaggerated, it is all the credit of the soldiers, I am just responsible for talking behind the scenes."
"You continue to be responsible for leading the team at the forefront of the battlefield and commanding the entire army." Lu Ren looked at Ju Zi, "Just use your strengths. From today on, you are Marshal."
"This all-out war is your responsibility. If anyone disobeys you, Xu Mochén will order them to be dragged out and killed."
"Ah?"
Ju Zi suddenly raised his head and looked at Lu Ren with extremely confused eyes.
She originally thought that after Xu Tianran died, her biggest supporter would be gone.
Without the emperor's support, she, a queen, is nothing in the court.
Even because of her status as a queen and her outstanding beauty, once Xu Tianran dies, she will inevitably be fought over by the Imperial Family's direct members and become a victim of political struggle.
But Lu Ren not only did not abolish her, but promoted her status to Marshal in front of Court Officials.
You even said something like "Kill anyone who doesn't listen to you"?
Isn't this equivalent to Lu Ren publicly supporting her Ju Zi?
With the invincible Lu Ren behind her, who would dare to have any thoughts about her then?
Who dares to take advantage of her?
Although this is a great good thing, Ju Zi inevitably felt a sense of vigilance deep in his heart.
There is no good thing in this world without any reason, especially from a Monster who can easily crush the emperor to death.
Ju Zi never believes that pie will fall from the sky. Behind any sudden goodwill, there is a new price that needs to be paid.
This guy----couldn't he be interested in me?
However, the next moment, Lu Ren seemed to have seen through her thoughts and said in a calm tone, "Don't get me wrong, I have seen your performance in commanding the battlefield several times before, and you performed very well. I think you have potential in this area."
"Keep doing it, and sooner or later you will get the revenge you want."
As soon as these words came out, Ju Zi stayed where he was.
Her pupils dilated slightly, and cracks appeared in the calmness she had maintained on her face for a moment.
H-how did he know?
The reason why she got close to Xu Tianran, climbed up with all her might, and pushed forward this war with all her strength was for one purpose.
Revenge against White Tiger Duke for the Star Luo Empire.
She has buried this secret for so long that even Xu Tianran doesn't know about it.
She never mentioned it to anyone, and would deliberately avoid that name even when talking in her sleep.
But Lu Ren broke it in an understatement.
How did he know?
A layer of fine goose bumps appeared on Ju Zi's back, and his heartbeat accelerated several beats at that moment.
She looked at Lu Ren's careless face, and for the first time she felt that she was completely transparent in front of this white-haired boy.
"Okay, the topic has gone too far." Lu Ren ignored the turmoil in Ju Zi's heart and turned around to look at Xu Mochén again.
Now Xu Mochén is still kneeling on the ground.
"The third point, which is the most important point, is that you must remember to publicize my deeds and legends. Do you understand?"
"Let the people have faith in me. I have completely eradicated Evil Soul Master. I believe you know what to do, right?"
", Kong Deming heard these words, his eyes fell on Lu Ren involuntarily.
This guy----has his cultivation reached this level?
Is he going to use Sun Moon Empire to help him collect Faith Power----?
Then won't he be able to the Ascension to the Divine Realm smoothly?
"I, I know what to do, Master Lu Ren!" Xu Mochén nodded in agreement quickly and urgently, his chin almost touching his chest.
Lu Ren glanced across the audience, and his tone was casual and coercive. "I did it, you Sun Moon Empire can do whatever you want, I will not interfere in internal affairs. If you can't do it--Xu Tianran is an example."
As soon as he finished speaking, all the civil and military officials in the palace bowed their heads.
"I obey your orders!"
The voice was uniform, echoing in the hall for several breaths before slowly dissipating.
No one dared to have the slightest objection.
It's just that everyone's calculations were set in the same direction at the same moment.
This evil god doesn't want to care about them, but only if they obey.
There is already a living example of the consequences of disobedience.
"Kong Deming." Lu Ren suddenly called his name.
"Here is my old minister." Kong Deming quickly stepped forward, flicked his sleeves, and bowed a little deeper than before.
"You are the pillar of the empire. The new emperor's qualifications are limited, and the government has to worry about assisting." Lu Ren said in a casual tone.
But Kong Deming understood the meaning behind these words.
This is not asking him to assist Xu Mochén, this is asking him to monitor Xu Mochén.
To put it bluntly, it is clear that a supervisor is placed in the Imperial Palace to ensure that the new emperor will not violate the rules or make small moves behind the scenes. As long as Kong Deming remains in power for one day, Sun Moon Empire will not be able to escape the control of Lu Ren.
Kong Deming smiled bitterly in his heart.
Once upon a time, the Sun Moon Empire he was in charge of was the most powerful force on the mainland, and even Shrek Academy did not dare to provoke it easily.
But now, he has to bow down in front of a sixteen-year-old boy, and he doesn't even have the courage to say "no".
But he could only bow and agree, "Old minister, I obey the order."
After explaining this, Lu Ren lost any interest in staying any longer.
To him, this Imperial Palace is no different from a roadside teahouse. He can come in and leave whenever he wants.
Court Officials's awe and fear seemed to him so accustomed that they were not worth a second glance.
I've had enough of the rancid smell of power in the air.
"Okay, I'm leaving. What should you do?"
Just as he was about to turn around, he suddenly remembered something and turned back to look at Xu Mochén, who was still kneeling on the ground.
"And Xu Mochén, you can do whatever you want after becoming the emperor, but if you disrupt Ju Zi's leadership of the war--"
Before he finished speaking, Xu Mochén suddenly jumped up from the ground.
He stood up straight, raised his hand and swore, his movements were fast and decisive, completely different from the cowardly look he had before.
"Master Lu Ren, I swear, I will never touch a hair of Ju Zi! Not even a hair! From today on, Ju Zi is my biological mother! No, she is closer than my biological mother!"
Are you kidding me? What Lu Ren said earlier is clearly supporting Ju Zi.
Whoever dares to touch Ju Zi will be the next Xu Tianran.
He Xu Mochén still wants to live for a few more years. He must at least satisfy his addiction to being an emperor before he dies.
Besides, Ju Zi does have real abilities.
When Xu Tianran was in office, Ju Zi was the de facto commander on the front line, and her military ability and management skills Court Officials were obvious to all.
If she continues to be in charge of the war, Sun Moon Empire will be more efficient in unifying the continent, which will also be good for Xu Mochén herself.
Lu Ren didn't say anything more.
His figure flashed and disappeared into the hall out of thin air.
The terrifying aura that shrouded the entire hall completely dissipated, like an invisible cloud blown away by the wind.
Everyone felt their shoulders were lightened and their breathing became a little easier.
Many people's backs were soaked with cold sweat.
Xu Mochén collapsed on the ground, his legs completely uncontrollable.
He was breathing heavily, his chest was heaving violently, and his Adam's apple rolled up and down several times before he could barely suppress his pounding heart.
He looked up at the empty hall, and then at the Dragon Throne that symbolized supreme power.
The feeling of sitting on this chair should be different from others, right?
Will the backrest be higher, the armrests wider, and softer than a regular chair?
Xu Mochén felt a sense of absurdity welling up in his heart.
Half a day ago he was drinking tea and fishing in the backyard of Disciplinary Squad's Yamen.
Half a day later, he became the emperor of the Sun Moon Empire.
Who would believe this?
Kong Deming came forward and bowed to Xu Mochén.
"Your Majesty, please stand up. Enthronement Ceremony matters need to be prepared as soon as possible to reassure the people.
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"We also need to notify the commanders of each legion to come to Mingdu to re-confirm the military deployment on the front line. The war on the front line has been delayed for so long, and we cannot afford to waste time."
Things have come to this, and we can only move forward.
At least the new emperor was obedient, and the evil god had no intention of killing everyone.
Lu Ren not only did not ask for any resources from the Sun Moon Empire, but instead offered that Spirit Pagoda would cooperate with the Sun Moon Empire to unify the continent.
For the Sun Moon Empire, this is actually an advantageous situation.
Compared to losing one Xu Tianran in exchange for an invincible ally and backing support, this is not a loss no matter how you calculate it.
Xu Mochén showed an expression uglier than crying, and finally accepted the fact.
"Okay, okay----"
He stood up with his hands on the ground, his knees were numb from kneeling for too long, and his body swayed. Eunuch next to him quickly supported him with quick eyes and hands.
Xu Mochén patted the dust on his knees and stood up straight, but he was still half a head shorter than Kong Deming.
An extremely awkward smile appeared on that face at this moment, and he didn't look like an emperor.
Ju Zi stood aside with mixed feelings in his heart.
She looked at Xu Mochén's cowardly look, then looked at Court Officials's uneasiness and dissatisfaction that she had suppressed forcibly, and then thought of the few words Lu Ren said before leaving.
My backer Xu Tianran was gone, but I got a bigger backer Lu Ren.
But she clearly has nothing to do with Lu Ren.
She is not Lu Ren's subordinate, she has not done anything for him, and she has not even said a few words.
To her, Lu Ren is a pure outsider.
But this outsider not only knew her deepest secrets, but also took the initiative to pave the way forward for her.
A title of Imperial Marshal, an invincible backer, and Imperial Sword who will kill you if you don't listen to your words.
Why?
Ju Zi I can't understand.
She has never been the kind of person who would be treated kindly by others for no reason. From a young age, everything she got was earned with her own hands.
But these things Lu Ren gave her, before she had time to earn them, they were already hit on her head.
This kindness came so suddenly that it made her feel uneasy.
But one thing Ju Zi is for sure.
No matter what the purpose of Lu Ren is, at least now, she has the qualification to move forward.
And there was only one goal ahead from the beginning.
White Tiger Duke of the Star Luo Empire!