Damn, you really know how to do it!
Lu Yafu's lips twitched as he looked at the old rogue in front of him, as if he had returned to the days when they were fighting side by side. He gritted his teeth and said, " Lin Rusong, you truly are my good brother. Our brotherhood is really deep!"
You're such a good bro!
Hearing his words, Lin Rusong sneered. He was of humble origins, while Lu Yafu was of noble birth. How could they be true friends?
The initial camaraderie was merely a matter of shared interests. Once interests are involved, who cares about brotherhood anymore?
These days, it's always the brothers who get screwed over!
Seeing Lu Yafu's indignant expression, Lin Rusong smiled slightly and said seriously, " Old Lu, the All Under Heaven of Great Liang is now as solid as a rock. It's time for you to make a choice. My son doesn't have as good a temper as I do!"
"What a despicable old scoundrel!"
Lu Yafu's face stiffened. This was practically a blatant threat. If he objected, Lin Rusong might really resort to drastic measures.
Previously, the power of the aristocratic families was suppressed by the powerful clans, but during the Great Ning period, they showed signs of rising again. Lin Yi had clearly set his sights on this force and wanted to bring it under his control.
This involves the rule of the Great Liang, which is not something I can refute.
Looking at the guards standing guard all around him, he couldn't help but smile wryly, "I am honored that His Majesty thinks highly of me and doesn't look down on this old man. I am naturally willing to serve him with utmost loyalty, but I hope I won't jeopardize His Majesty's plans!"
Haha, just do your best!
A smile flashed in Lin Rusong's eyes. Now that you've joined the Great Liang system, you won't have a say in anything anymore. Even the powerful families have been suppressed, let alone your fledgling aristocratic clan, which is even more vulnerable.
Why!
Lu Yafu sighed. In the end, he couldn't escape this fate. He hoped that his choice this time was the right one.
However, he had no other choice. In the face of this domineering emperor, if he went against his wishes, he would probably have nowhere to go in the All Under Heaven.
He said quietly, "The current emperor possesses unparalleled martial arts skills, sweeping away the Northern Region Barbarians and the chieftains of the south, and unifying the entire east. This will be a terrifying era!"
Governing such a vast empire would be no easy task.
Either they will fall into internal strife or they will go to war with foreign powers; there is absolutely no peace to speak of. Joining the Great Liang means there is no way out; one is directly swept into the turbulent waves.
Whether it's a blessing or a curse remains to be seen!
"Haha, fear is for the enemy, Great Liang has no need for fear!" Wang Ziwen glanced at him and said with a smile.
Lu Yafu chuckled to himself.
That makes some sense. The Great Liang is indeed much stronger than the Great Ning now, which is why it has the confidence to be so assertive.
However, the Emperor's decision to use the Jackal Kingdom as a warning to others was rather hasty. The other side is not to be trifled with, and it would be awkward if they got bogged down in their affairs.
Seemingly sensing his thoughts, Lin Rusong said meaningfully, " The Great Liang is a country founded on military strength. It has fought its way up to such a large territory from the very beginning. It's no mere showpiece!"
The Jackal Kingdom's envoy will pay a heavy price for his actions!
His son had many famous generals under his command, and this time Zhang Liao and Lü Bu were sent, two of whom were enough to destroy the Jackal Kingdom.
Let's hope so!
Lu Yafu nodded thoughtfully. Now that he had spoken, he could only wait for the battle reports from the front.
The border of the Jackal Kingdom!
The army of 100,000 rolled in. After Zhang Liao and Lü Bu arrived at the outskirts, they only rested for two hours to recover their strength before heading straight for the homeland of the Jackal Kingdom.
"Enemy attack!"
Faced with the sudden arrival of the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, the patrolmen of the Jackal Kingdom were dumbfounded. How dare someone take the initiative to attack? This was far too arrogant!
Faced with the attackers, the patrolmen did not hesitate at all; they turned and fled, while simultaneously notifying the surrounding herders to leave together.
"What's going on? Someone actually came to attack us! What the hell is going on?"
"Who's Baozi to mess with us?"
"The flag, a dark blue dove, looks quite eerie; I've never seen anything like it before."
"Could it be that they've contacted the wrong person?"
The people on the outskirts of the Jackal Kingdom fled in disarray. After all, they weren't fools; with such a fully armed army charging in, their small numbers were simply no match for them. They had to wait for reinforcements to arrive.
But here's the problem: where does the enemy come from? That's a big question.
I don't recognize this person!
Upon hearing the news, Fu Zongchang was stationed nearby, arrived. Seeing the Blue Pigeon banner before him, his pupils constricted, and he exclaimed, " Great Liang! This is Lin Yi's army from Great Liang! How did they get here?"
Isn't this the Fengshan Ceremony? Why are they causing trouble here?
" Great Liang?"
The deputy general beside him sneered upon hearing this. So it was that country that had seized power from Great Ning. They really hadn't died yet, and they even dared to provoke the Jackal Kingdom.
His reinforcements would arrive soon, and he wasn't worried about the enemy's numbers; his cavalry brothers would be there in a moment.
He sneered, "General Fu, I'll go and meet these guys. I've heard they're all incredibly capable, but I don't believe it!"
"Good!"
Seeing his initiative, Fu Zongchang's eyes flashed with a smile. He was just worried about not daring to go up because he didn't know the other party's strength, but this idiot actually volunteered to go. What a good subordinate!
You little brat eyeing my position? This time, I'll let you test the waters!
He nodded, his face serious, and said, "Be careful, they're coming at you menacingly, they probably have some strength!"
"Thank you, General!"
The lieutenant nodded and immediately spurred his horse forward.
Looking at the flamboyant man in the front armor, he immediately sneered, "I am Marquis, a fierce general of the Jackal Kingdom..."
Holy crap!
Before he could finish speaking, he felt a shadow flash by, followed by a spray of blood mist from his neck, and he collapsed to the ground.
"Sorry, bro, I'm in a hurry!"
Lü Bu didn't even glance at him, leading his army straight ahead. Using him as the spearhead, he tore through the enemy forces from the Jackal Kingdom who came to intercept them, and then headed straight for the rear.
Damn it!
Seeing his deputy general taken down in a single move, Fu Zongchang's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets. This was terrifying!
He effortlessly and instantly killed his own lieutenant. What a powerful figure he was! He was simply too ruthless. The lieutenant's strength was not much different from his own, yet he was killed in a single move.
This clearly shows that I am no match for this person.
Looking at the ferocious soldiers behind them, their green eyes were even more terrifying; it was truly horrifying.
Just as he was about to turn and run away, he was stopped by one of his trusted confidants.
"General, the deputy general has been killed in action. Let's advance quickly. If the enemy breaks through our lines, we'll be severely punished," a trusted aide on the other side quickly reminded him, seeing his general standing there in a daze.
"Go to hell!"
Fu Zongchang's face turned green. "Are you blind? The other party is no pushover."