Prime Minister Qin and Prime Minister Su stood quietly to one side, like two steadfast Mount Tai, leisurely observing the farce unfolding among the military generals. The generals argued heatedly, their faces flushed, with Mu Yunxi being the most excited and enthusiastic.
Her eyes burned with the heat of battle, her posture upright, like a sword about to be drawn, eager to raise her arms and lead her army to the border of Xuanyuan.
Her eagerness was like that of someone beckoning to glory and victory on the battlefield, waiting for her to take just one step forward and embrace it.
The Emperor slightly raised his hand, signaling Eunuch Liu to fetch the map. Eunuch Liu obeyed and left, returning shortly with the map in his hands, carefully entering the Imperial Study.
The Emperor took a sip of fragrant tea, the aroma spreading between his lips and teeth, slightly easing his tense nerves. He then slowly spoke: "My beloved ministers, I know that you all have a burning passion to serve your country, and you all wish to share my burdens and make great contributions to the Tianxuan Kingdom."
However, the Xuanyuan Kingdom is not a place that can be easily conquered. Many mysterious masters reside within its borders, their strength unfathomable. After careful consideration, I have decided to send General Anyuan and General Piaoji together.”
Upon hearing the Emperor's words, the generals fell silent as if frozen in place. But upon learning that Xuanyuan possessed a mysterious expert, the light in their eyes not only did not diminish, but grew even more intense, like cold stars twinkling in the night sky.
Those eyes held both awe for the unknown challenge and a burning fighting spirit. To successfully defeat Xuanyuan in a single battle and to spar with that mysterious and unpredictable master—such a divinely granted opportunity was truly a once-in-a-lifetime chance.
Upon learning that the Emperor had not called their names, everyone felt a sense of disappointment, as if a heavy boulder had been placed on their hearts.
The General Anyuan and the General of the Flying Cavalry, appointed by the Emperor, were like lucky winners, their faces beaming with joy. Their lips curled into wide smiles, almost reaching their ears, as they triumphantly raised their eyebrows at the others, as if silently announcing their victory.
Then, the two knelt down and bowed in unison, saying, "Your Majesty, we obey your command and will not fail to live up to your grace. On this journey, we will lead our mighty army to break through the gates of the Xuanyuan Kingdom, showcasing the glorious power of our Tianxuan Kingdom, and letting that Xuanyuan brat know the might of Tianxuan!"
The other generals were unwilling, but the emperor's order was absolute and could not be disobeyed. They secretly thought that although they had missed this great opportunity to lead the army into battle, as long as they trained diligently, there would be another chance in the future.
Next time, I will do my utmost to fight for that position, lead the army across the battlefield, expand our territory, and achieve unparalleled feats.
Mu Yunxi opened her mouth slightly, wanting to say something more to persuade them, the words already swirling on her tongue. But after a moment's hesitation, she swallowed them back.
She knew full well that the Emperor's words were law, and once spoken, they could not be taken back. Now that the matter was settled, she feared there would be no turning back. She could only bury her lofty ambitions deep in her heart and wait for the next opportune moment.
At this moment, Eunuch Liu slowly unfurled the map and presented it to everyone. Upon closer inspection, everyone saw that the map was drawn with meticulous detail, with mountains, rivers, cities, and passes clearly discernible, resembling a miniature version of a map of the world.
Everyone was amazed. With such detailed and accurate maps, the Xuanyuan Kingdom would be as easy as a piece of cake.
Looking at the detailed markings on the map, the military officers felt a surge of admiration for Princess Qingyun. Su Jinyun, gazing at the enormous map pieced together, couldn't help but feel a pang of tenderness.
She could almost see Qin Qianluo enduring countless hardships to obtain this invaluable map. Every mark was perhaps soaked with Qin Qianluo's sweat and blood, and every line spoke of her perseverance and dedication.
The Emperor stepped down from the dragon throne, the hem of his dragon robe swaying gently with his steps, like a flowing colorful cloud. He walked to the map, stretched out his finger, and lightly touched the mineral deposits marked on the map.
With a solemn expression, he said, "These marked mineral resources must be guarded by elite troops after the city is captured, so as not to give the people of Xuanyuan Kingdom any opportunity to take advantage of them."
Upon hearing this, the two generals quickly nodded in agreement, their expressions solemn and dignified. They knew that with such abundant mineral resources, the people of Tianxuan could live a prosperous and peaceful life.
Once my fierce and powerful army has captured the city, I will protect it with my life and never allow the enemy to have even the slightest chance to lay a finger on it.
The Emperor then ordered Eunuch Liu to bring the information on the five masters copied from the pamphlet, as well as the information on the other four masters investigated by the Shadow Guards, and handed them to the two men.
His eyes were full of expectation and admonition: "This is information on mysterious masters. The first one is shrouded in mystery and there are no records of him. The rest are all here. You two should go back to your residence and investigate carefully. Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated. You must not be careless."
The two men respectfully extended their hands to receive the precious information, as if accepting a tremendous burden. With such detailed information, they could gain a thorough understanding of their opponent and formulate countermeasures in advance.
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