Liu Fuqing is absolutely right. How can one possibly fight on the battlefield with such inferior weapons? Although weapons are merely auxiliary tools for soldiers, they play a crucial role in determining the outcome of a battle.
"General Wu, are you trying to ruin the kingdom of Fengze? How can you live up to the title of 'General Who Protects the Nation'!"
"Wrong, wrong, wrong, General Wu, you are completely wrong!"
A barrage of curses surrounded Wu Lingyin.
Wu Lingyin was a man who cared a lot about his reputation, and upon hearing these voices, his face turned pale and then red.
The emotions reached their peak when they saw people who used to flatter them turn around and angrily berate and criticize them.
"Shut up! What do you know!"
"For so many years, why have I risked my life to fight the enemy while you enjoy life in the capital?"
"So what if I changed my weapons? I've guarded the frontier for five years, what enemy country would dare to attack?"
Wu Lingyin remained unrepentant, acting as if 'as long as I'm stationed on the border of Fengze Kingdom, no one will dare to invade.'
After hearing his boastful words, the civil officials retorted with a barrage of angry remarks, their faces turning red with rage.
"A brave but reckless warrior! Does he really think he's a peerless hero, invincible? If it weren't for His Majesty's unparalleled wisdom and courage, how could you possibly suppress such ferocious enemies?!"
"In every battle, it was the strategist who devised the plans for you. How could you possibly protect the land of Fengze Kingdom by yourself alone!"
"Yes! Foolish warriors are being sold out and still counting the money for them! If this batch of weapons were to fall into the hands of the military, I'm afraid the enemy would attack within six months..."
"How foolish! They've fallen into the enemy's trap without even realizing it! Substituting inferior goods for superior ones and privately manufacturing weapons—is this something a small foundry would dare to do!"
He was once a respected general who protected the country, but now he is despised by everyone.
“The evidence is conclusive, Wu Lingyin, what else do you have to say?” An Honghan stroked the little mink’s ear with his fingers, speaking as if he didn’t care much. But as soon as he opened his mouth, the noisy argument stopped instantly, and everyone’s eyes were drawn to him.
Looking at the scene before her, Xi Xizhi sighed. Wu Lingyin had brought this upon himself, and now look at his fate... he's afraid it will be very tragic.
Faced with An Honghan's questioning, Wu Lingyin no longer had the confidence he had before.
It was only after the minister uttered his last words that he realized he had fallen into the enemy's trap.
He kowtowed to the floor in a state of panic.
"Your Majesty, I know I was wrong... I beg you to spare my life. From now on, I will definitely repent and defend the border territory to the death."
The thuds were very loud.
However, those with supreme decision-making power remained unmoved throughout.
If only I had known then what I know now.
This was Xi Xizhi's only thought. Lying in An Honghan's arms, a hint of sympathy appeared in Xi Xizhi's bright eyes.
"I will not let any of those who bully you get away with it," An Honghan said in a very low voice, so low that only An Honghan and Xi Xizhi could hear it.
Her heart skipped a beat, and Xi Xizhi stared blankly at An Honghan.
An Honghan had said something similar before, and every time she was bullied, An Honghan would help her get revenge.
First the Empress Dowager, then the Princess, An Honghan always stood by her side.
It would be a lie to say I wasn't moved.
It's rare to find someone who's willing to stand by your side without asking why.
"Chirp chirp..." Xi Xizhi chirped at An Honghan.
Even though he couldn't understand what the little ferret was saying, An Honghan knew that... this silly little ferret was expressing its gratitude to him.
But what he wanted was more than just gratitude.
Looking into those clear, azure eyes, An Honghan thought to himself that perhaps his future descent into love was already destined from their very first meeting.
"Men, tie Wu Lingyin's hands and feet with rope," An Honghan ordered again.
Two guards stepped forward with thick ropes and tightly bound Wu Lingyin's hands and feet.
This rope is different from ordinary ropes; it is made of cow tendon, so no matter how hard you struggle, you cannot escape its restraints.
"All military officers, step forward."
The military officers stepped forward, unaware of what was going on.
An Honghan took a bow and arrow from the weapon rack, flicked the string with his fingers, and a ruthless glint flashed in his eyes.
"Someone, give everyone a bow and arrow."
Immediately, guards handed bows and arrows to the general.
An Honghan placed Xi Xizhi on the chair...
Xi Xi looked at An Honghan with a blank expression, not quite understanding what An Honghan meant, her eyes filled with doubt.
Each military officer received a bow and arrow, and even the guards watching over the training ground were given one.
The civil officials stood there dumbfounded.
Liu Fuqing couldn't help but ask, "Your Majesty, what is the meaning of this?"
He glanced repeatedly at the military officers, each with a bow and arrow, and couldn't understand what His Majesty was trying to do.
The bow and arrow that An Honghan was holding was his personal silver bow.
Sunlight shone on the bow and arrow, creating dappled patterns. Judging from the craftsmanship alone, this bow and arrow was no ordinary item.
The bow and arrows were similar to his personality—both were flamboyant, domineering, and unapproachable.
As if to answer Liu Fuqing's question, An Honghan slowly drew an arrow from his quiver and said coldly, "Listen to me! I don't care if you are generals or guards, anyone who hits Wu Lingyin will be richly rewarded."
"At the same time, I warn you not to try any tricks on me. I know everything you do. If you cross my bottom line or intentionally let me off the hook, none of you will escape."
With a heavy sense of warning, An Honghan looked coldly at the assembled officials.
His aura was extremely cold, and anyone who saw him felt fear in their heart.
"We understand." How could officials in the court not know His Majesty's ruthless nature? Look at those who offended him, none of them had a good ending. Take the Sixth Princess An Ruoyan for example. She was clearly his blood-related sister, yet she met such a cruel death.
Therefore, the person you absolutely cannot afford to offend in the world is An Honghan.
Because with just one order from him, you can lose everything and suffer unbearable pain.
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