Huang Long knew all this very well. For example, he had never seen the swords in the hands of the cavalrymen who escorted him to the water fort.

They also carry various weapons.

And the construction of the water fort, all of this made him, the emperor, feel an unparalleled threat.

In response to Fang Youwei's words, Huang Long nodded lightly and continued to ask questions.

"What do you think of Liu Feng, the general of the Tiger Roar Army?"

"Your Majesty, Liu Feng is quite qualified to be the general of the Tiger Roar Army."

"But he has a bit of a scoundrel temperament, giving people the illusion that he's not worthy of being in a respectable position."

After being toyed with by Liu Feng several times, Fang Youwei still holds a grudge in his heart.

Huang Long sighed softly and turned to look at Fang Youwei.

"Lord Fang, you know that you have been an official in the court for over ten years, and before that, you served in my palace. You have always been diligent and conscientious in your work, and you are well-known for your loyalty and integrity."

"Why is he still a third-rank official even now?"

Fang Youwei quickly lowered his head, knowing that he was going to be scolded again. He had been reprimanded by His Majesty many times for these things.

"Please explain clearly, Your Majesty. I will keep it in mind."

"It's actually very simple to put it this way. You're too gentle and lack that fierceness."

"If you were as smart as Wu Jiang, and if you had that kind of ruthlessness, how could you be left behind?"

"If you were as smart as Wu Jiang, would you be willing to follow Liu Feng and assist a leader of the Tiger Roar Army whose future is uncertain?"

"If I also become such a scoundrel, will you still loyally assist me?"

Fang Youwei burst into tears at this time.

"Your Majesty, how can you compare yourself to Liu Feng? No matter what happens to Your Majesty, I will serve you wholeheartedly and to the best of my ability."

As a minister close to the emperor, he was really worried. On the one hand, there was a saying that goes, "To serve the emperor is like serving a tiger." On the other hand, he had been tricked too many times today.

I'm still a little wary now.

Tiger was almost laughed out of anger by Fang Youwei.

"Never mind. Talking to you is like talking to a cow."

"Liu Feng is definitely not an ordinary person. At least he knew who I was in the short conversation we had after entering the village."

Fang Youwei was shocked and really scared.

"How is this possible, Your Majesty?"

"It's simple. The greeting at the village entrance was just a test. The real confirmation of my identity should be when he wants to become my sworn brother."

"Liu Feng looks like a scoundrel, but in fact, he is very cunning."

"I gave him the Emperor's Sword, a symbol of supreme power, yet he acted as if he wanted to kill me."

"He had long understood that I gave him the Emperor's Sword as a way to recruit him, but he said it was just an ordinary imperial sword that he had seen at the Governor of Youzhou. What does this mean?"

"He is rejecting my offer."

"Even knowing my identity, he still wants to become my sworn brother. Do you really think he shares my interests?"

"He is explaining his position to me in his own way, but he has something else up his sleeve."

"He said several times that no one could harm me from behind except him, his brother."

"That makes it very clear."

Huang Long chuckled after he finished speaking.

"Your Majesty has made a clear decision."

Fang Youwei quickly flattered the emperor. After all, the emperor's analysis was so insightful.

Huang Long glanced at Fang Youwei.

"Master Fang, do you think I am being overly concerned? You can confidently say that I forgive you."

Fang Youwei's heart skipped a beat. Serving the emperor is like playing the tiger. This is absolutely true, but he still said, "Yes."

"You really have a pig brain."

"Why did I raise an idiot like you, you fool?"

Huang Long was so angry that his teeth were itching. Liu Feng was just a general of the Tiger Roar Army, and he had many capable people under him, but why didn't he have a minister with any brains?

Of course, he was only angry now. In essence, he would not care about what Fang Youwei said. This was also the reason why he liked Fang Youwei.

This person is afraid of himself, but he also dares to express what he thinks. As long as he says "I'm sorry, you're not guilty", he dares to say anything.

This kind of person is completely straightforward and doesn't hide any little thoughts from himself. This is why he likes Fang Youwei.

"Your Majesty is scolding me for being too stupid to see through the interests involved."

"But Your Majesty, now that Liu Feng has discovered your identity, what should we do about General Nangong's matter?"

As the emperor, his purpose of this trip was naturally not just to test Linghu Zheng.

In addition to wanting to lure Linghu Zheng into revealing his true colors, he also wanted to catch Linghu Zheng and the Tiandihui he supported in one fell swoop.

In fact, Huang Long was not worried about Linghu Zheng. If there was only one Linghu Zheng, it would only take a few days to pacify the situation by sending out the Xuanwu Armor.

After all, Linghu Zheng is now like a tiger without teeth and is not worthy of being disciplined.

But this toothless tiger will be in conflict with the entire world, or even in collusion with it, which is dangerous.

After all, the manpower and material resources of the Tiandihui will make Linghu Zheng grow his fangs again. If they are connected, his own throne will not be stable.

So this time, he came with great fanfare, so that he could lure Linghu Zheng into action, and the backup plan he had prepared would allow him to wipe out Linghu Zheng and the Tiandihui at once.

Of course, if this is the only purpose, there is no need for him to come in such a high-profile manner and risk his life. Linghu Zheng's importance is not enough.

Another purpose is about Nangong Qiu Shui, also known as Linghu Xiaoshan.

At that time, Nangong Qiu Shui led the army back to the court, but the first thing he did after returning was to apologize.

He even failed to mention his achievements in defeating the Northern Barbarians and annihilating their numerous forces.

At that time, in the court, in front of all the civil and military officials, he said that a general is not subject to the orders of the emperor when he is away from the court.

He was so angry that smoke was coming out of his head.

Originally, Nangong Qiu Shui disobeyed his orders, which made him very angry.

Then he said in the court that he was guilty of deceiving the emperor and was put on the fire. He could not be killed, so he could only be placed under house arrest. He also revoked the name Nangong Qiu Shui and restored his real name Linghu Xiaoshan.

This shouldn't have been the case. If Linghu Xiaoshan hadn't been so anxious, he wouldn't have done this.

Couldn't Linghu Xiaoshan have reported all this to him in private at that time?

Why in the main hall?

Therefore, the main purpose is to see what kind of person is carrying the magic bag.

What is so special about this person that the old man and Linghu Xiaoshan both protect with their lives wholeheartedly? Where is his true nature?

Now, he saw that he was indeed a rare talent.

You know, the old man used to be the master of several of the princes, and among all the princes, he liked everything the old man told them the most.

As for Linghu Xiaoshan, she promoted her little by little from a girl in the boudoir to the world-famous general of Fengling Army, and gave her the name Nangong Qiu Shui.