926 Commander-in-Chief (1/2)
Capital of Ye, Commander's mansion.
The country of Ye had faced constant civil unrest over the years. Fortunately, there was the rise of Lin Shoucheng's Iron State, which managed to defeat the rebel army.
Presently, he had already established a presence in the country's capital and self-proclaimed himself to be the 'commander-in-chief of all military forces'!
In a courtyard, there were many warriors donned in armor patrolling the area.
Jiang Wang was wearing a green robe, looking like a scholar, as he walked quickly into the small pavilion.
The singing and dancing in the pavilion came to a halt.
”So it is Wenhe who has come. Haha, come on in! Have to drink with me today!”
Lin Shoucheng sat upright and raised his cup in smiles.
Jiang Wang coughed and made his voice sound even more serious. ”Ahem… Your Highness, I have something to report to you!”
”Since military adviser has something to discuss with His Highness, we shall take our leave first!”
The high-ranking military officers at the scene were all old comrades who had fought beside Lin Shoucheng. Naturally, they knew that His Highness seldom interacted with his military adviser but still maintained an extraordinary relationship. Without probing any further, they immediately left the pavilion.
Soon after, the entertainers also left the pavilion, leaving the entire pavilion empty and solemn.
”What does Wenhe have for me? Can you tell me now?” Lin Shoucheng asked calmly while holding a cup in his hand.
At this time, he had been successful in his martial arts and held great authority. Naturally, he possessed an incredible aura and prestige in the way he carried himself.
Jiang Wang's pupils contracted, and he said in a low voice, ”Yes… Yang Xiu is dead!”
”What?”
Lin Shoucheng was so astonished, he almost knocked over the table in front of him. Even the hand that was holding the cup started trembling. ”Truly… a good death!”
Yang Xiu had been a minister of this dynasty and was not the most popular person. He had survived three dynasties and had friends and disciples in all levels of society.
At the same time, he was also the greatest thorn in Lin Shoucheng's eye.
When he had first entered the capital of Ye, his intention was to hold the king to control the vassals. At that time, the country of Ye's fate had been determined, and he had plans to be disloyal.
The only reason he had not acted was because he was fearful of this man.
Now that he was dead, it seemed almost like heaven's will!
Lin Shoucheng swiftly made a decision. ”Yang Xiu was also holding on to a portion of the royal guards. Now that he's dead, send some men to try and rope them in… Also, switch our men to city defense to make sure nobody else gets involved in this!”
”However… Your Highness, you are married to the Chaoyang Princess. In terms of status, you are an elder of the king… Now that everything is in chaos, you should immediately get the king to abdicate properly!” Jiang Wang said.
”Why? Wenhe, you're scared? Did you forget about my oath to the heavens?” Lin Shoucheng asked, smiling.
”Scared? Of course I'm scared! The more I study, the more I understood the logic of 'life is short, learning is limitless'! It's the same here… The more I know, the more reverence I feel!” Jiang Wang put forward a suggestion. ”Wouldn't it be more dependable to plan everything carefully?”
”That's right…” Lin Shoucheng sighed, his expression growing solemn. ”Compared to the world, the country of Ye is considered a small country. At this moment, I don't even know if I should take this advantage.”
Even though he did not know about the misfortune of the heavens and the earth, the changes in the human realm were enough to make Lin Shoucheng and others tremble in fear.
”Even though Your Highness has attained the Dragon Qi, your foundations are yet to be stable. Forcefully snatching the throne is too risky… I suggest abdication!” Jiang Wang tried to give his input again.
”I'm scared! Of course I'm also scared!” Lin Shoucheng clenched his fist. ”Even though both you and I know about our matter, we can't withdraw from it anymore… Forget it, abdication it is then. But this country of Ye is something I must seize!”
He got up to take a few steps forward before making his decision. ”Next month!”
”Great!” Jiang Wang nodded while opening his spiritual eye. At this moment, he saw the convergence of a five-colored mist and a black dragon circling it.
Even though it isn't considered a true dragon, it's more than enough to assume the responsibility of a king!
Presently, his heart came to a conclusion.
However, he suddenly felt absent-minded and uneasy.
Prompted by a sudden impulse? Is there still one more variable to this abdication?
Jiang Wang kept quiet.
Lin Shoucheng noticed his expression and wanted to ask.
”Reporting!” But just then, a messenger came running toward the pavilion. ”Subordinate has a matter to report to Commander!”
”Come in! What is it?” Lin Shoucheng questioned.
His mansion followed the rules of the military, which meant that he demanded exact compliance with instructions for everything here.
Back then, when the Chaoyang Princess married into his mansion, some of the elderly female servants did not follow his rules and were instantly slapped to death in front of the princess. After their deaths, no one even collected their corpses, making it an incredibly tragic sight. Throughout the entire mansion, everyone kept quiet out of fear.
If this messenger was unable to explain the reason for his arrival, he was naturally going to be punished as well.
”Commander, someone outside the mansion wants to meet you. He says he is… Commander's Teacher!” this messenger answered.