Competition Platform Outside the City

People were kicked off the stage continuously. Everyone looked at the figures on the stage in horror and whispered to each other.

"As expected of a Major General, he's actually fighting one against a hundred without losing the upper hand. He's even more powerful than before. How did he do that? It's truly amazing."

In less than an incense stick of time, Jiang Ling was the only one left on the stage.

Jiang Sheng and Jiang Ziang stood in the audience, beaming as they watched the people on stage. They clapped their hands and said excitedly, "Big Brother is getting even better. There's no trace of him as the former top scholar anymore."

"As a martial arts champion, I have no choice but to admit defeat in front of Big Brother. What on earth has Big Brother done recently to make him so powerful?"

"Haha, if you want to know, then win first place on the competition stage. Then you will naturally understand why your brother is so powerful now."

Jiang Ziang's eyes lit up when he heard this. He turned to look at the person next to him, grabbed his hand and said in surprise, "Third brother, tell me, is it related to you that the eldest brother has become so powerful?"

Jiang Sheng hummed and said frankly: "It is related, but to become like my brother, there are conditions. If you can't do it, you can't know those things, understand."

"Okay, I understand. Don't worry, my second brother will definitely work hard."

"Haha, good luck, second brother."

Jiang Ling walked down from the stage, looked at the two of them, and said softly, "Let's go hunting in the woods, and then sit down to eat meat and drink wine."

"OK."

The three mounted their horses, but before they even entered the woods, they were interrupted by a voice: "Wait a minute, Major General. The commander-in-chief wants you to return to the palace. He said... His Majesty has sent an order."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Sheng's smile subconsciously faded.

"His Majesty has issued an order. It looks like something is wrong. Brother, why don't we go back and see what it is?"

Jiang Ling hummed: "Okay, let's go back to the city now."

The three of them rode back to the city on horseback, and after entering the backyard, they knelt down to receive the imperial edict. After the old eunuch finished reading the imperial edict, the yard was silent as death.

Before coming, they wondered what it might be, but they didn't expect it to be this incident that caused them to recruit, train, and send a large number of soldiers to southern Xinjiang.

He was also asked to go to Beixia as an envoy. That country was extremely exclusive to other countries. If he went, he would most likely return empty-handed. But why did His Majesty still let him go?

After the old eunuch finished reading the imperial edict, he smiled and said, "Young Master, please accept this decree. It's best to pack up and leave tomorrow. Southern Xinjiang can't wait any longer."

Jiang Ling nodded, put away the imperial edict, and asked someone to take the old eunuch away to rest. The father and son walked into the study with gloomy faces, and there was a bit of hostility between their brows.

He sat down and remained silent for a long time.

A cup of tea passed, a stick of incense passed...

Jiang Ling closed his lips around the imperial edict and pursed them, whispering, "Father, I think this is a good opportunity. Since it cannot be changed, why not use it for the benefit of the Northern Wilderness?"

"Before, we were worried about recruiting soldiers, but now we have the perfect reason. We just need to recruit a large number of soldiers. Once the soldiers are trained, it will no longer be up to us to decide."

"Boss, what you mean is that after the training, we will confront the imperial court. Then we will not be able to escape the charge of treason."

Jiang Baichuan felt a little worried when he thought about this. Being forced to rebel was different from rebelling on his own initiative. What would people in the world think then?

Jiang Ling smiled and shook his head: "Dad, who said we have to confront the imperial court head-on? We just need to prepare ourselves and drag it out until the enemy can't help but send troops to encircle and suppress us."

"When the time comes, we just need to put on a show, and everyone in the world will naturally know that our Jiang family was forced to rebel, and it was not that we had the intention to rebel long ago."

Jiang Baichuan's eyes lit up and he said happily, "That's right, Dad is narrow-minded. Even at this time, he still has so many concerns."

"Okay, I'll take care of the recruiting and training, but we need to think about the mission to Northern Xia. We know nothing about Northern Xia, and if they become hostile to you, how will we get out?"

"Dad, don't worry about this. I'm not the same person I used to be. Even if something unexpected happens, I can protect myself."

Jiang Sheng hummed and agreed, "Yes, Dad, Big Brother is different now. He can fight against a thousand people alone without any problem. If I'm included, he can escape from anywhere."

"Hmm? Third brother, what do you mean? Are you going with your eldest brother too?"

"Yes, I know someone in Beixia. It would be best if I could go with you, brother. We can look after each other. Besides, you know my abilities."

"No matter where it is, running away will definitely be no problem."

Jiang Baichuan looked at his proud face, and the corners of his mouth twitched fiercely: "Boss, what do you mean? Do you really want to take the third brother with you? In case you are favored by the people of Beixia."

"Well, how about this, you get married before you leave. That way, if you refuse later, you'll have a pretext and won't be targeted so easily."

Jiang Ling shook her head and refused: "No, I can't just ruin a girl's life for my own selfish reasons. Marriage shouldn't be rushed."

Jiang Baichuan sighed and said helplessly, "Boss, look at how old you are, and you're still so hasty. If you continue to drag it out, I'm afraid you'll end up alone."

"It's okay. The second and third sons are here, and their children are the same. I really don't want to get married now."

How can I lead the troops if I have concerns in my heart?

The father and son went back and forth for a while, and finally Jiang Baichuan compromised: "Okay, you have always been a person with your own ideas since you were young, then let's do as you wish."

Jiang Ling's lips curled slightly, and he said softly, "Well, thank you, Dad. After the third brother and I leave, please take care of the family affairs. We will be back as soon as possible."

"Alright, be careful on the road. Beixia is a very mysterious country. It's impossible to place spies there. You have to rely on yourselves for everything."

"Don't worry, Dad. We understand."

After the two brothers returned, they began to pack up and prepared to set off after explaining everything. It was a bit far from the capital, and they really didn't have that much time to waste on the journey.

Three days later, the two brothers rode away with their bags on their backs. They only took four guards with them, and the rest stayed behind. There were too many things to do at home and there was no need to take so many people with them.

We traveled all the way, and except for taking a break on rainy days, we were on the road all the time. It took us ten days to reach the capital.

The ministers for the mission were also selected, and the team set off in a mighty manner. Emperor Gan stood on the city wall, watching the team gradually moving away, his brows furrowed, hoping that this time would be successful.

If Beixia is unwilling to help, Dagan will be in danger.

"Hey, I hope everything goes well for them. Come on, follow me back to the palace. There is still a lot to do."