Frontier Army Warrior

Chapter 732 Blood is Thicker than Water

Zhao Shuo opened his mouth, not knowing what to say for a moment.

Lin Feng looked at Zhao Shuo.

"Your father doesn't know about this?"

Zhao Shuo used to be a playboy, but he gradually matured after meeting Lin Feng.

He is simple-minded, but not stupid.

Xu Jin dared to collude with others to assassinate Lin Feng. As Xu Jin's immediate superior, he personally wrote an invitation letter to Lin Feng.

If there was no invitation from King Rui, how could Xu Jin invite Lin Feng?

After being stunned for a while, Zhao Shuo looked listless.

"Brother, I'm sorry, my father..."

Lin Feng waved his hand: "It's just a difference of political views. There's no right or wrong. No need to apologize."

Zhao Shuo gritted his teeth and said, "Because of different political views, you resort to such means. I firmly stand on Big Brother's side."

Lin Feng nodded: "Focus on leading your team and don't get involved. This kind of political dispute is not suitable for you."

Zhao Shuo smiled bitterly: "Brother, I hope that I can die with a clear conscience."

"If you stay out of it, you won't die."

Zhao Shuo lowered his head and thought for a moment, tears welling up in his eyes.

"Brother, I hope... you will show mercy when the time comes..."

Lin Feng didn't say anything.

Zhao Shuo bowed and quietly left the guest hall.

Seeing him leave, Pei Qiyin sighed.

"I didn't expect this kid to be such a sentimental person."

Lin Feng smiled and said, "He is suitable for being in the underworld, but not for being an official in the court."

"Which side do you think he will be on?"

Lin Feng sighed and spoke in a deep voice after a while.

"After all...blood is thicker than water."

Pei Qiyin frowned and said, "Does this day have to come?"

Lin Feng shook his head: "Unless we become someone's pet, I wonder if you are used to it?"

Pei Qiyin thought for a moment and said, "I don't have any problem. The main problem is you, General. I'm afraid you can't bow your head."

"Alas, my outstanding talent has spoiled my temper."

Pei Qiyin covered his mouth and smiled: "You might as well just say that there is no one in this world that you look up to."

Lin Feng frowned and thought for a moment before speaking in a deep voice.

"I also want to retire to the countryside and live a peaceful and stable life with my family. But look at how many important people I have offended. How can they let me go so easily?"

"Yes, it's too late to let go now."

Lin Feng waved his hand and said, "So, I'm going to beat them until they're completely convinced and it's hard for them to have any desire for revenge."

"That's difficult. As long as they are alive, it will be difficult to extinguish the flames of hatred."

"Then don't let them live."

The two looked at each other and smiled without saying a word.

"Report, Commander-in-Chief, the person coming to the palace is Eunuch Zhu."

"Oh, please."

Lin Feng stood up and went to the door of the house.

Zhu Qisheng had already walked quickly into the courtyard with a smile on his face.

"Oh, thank you for bothering the commander-in-chief to come and greet me personally. I'm so sorry."

"Eunuch Zhu, are you all right?"

"It's all good, it's all good."

"please."

"Commander, please."

After the two of them came into the house and sat down, Pei Qiyin brought them tea.

Zhu Qisheng sighed.

"Alas, I wanted to ask someone else to come, but I am still worried about the safety of the commander-in-chief."

"Thank you for your concern, father-in-law."

Zhu Qisheng glanced at the people in the room, then moved forward.

"Sir, someone came to our house to ask for help on this matter. The emperor sent us here to ask for a message."

Although what he said was a bit confusing, Lin Feng still understood it.

"Eunuch, this matter is very simple. Xu Jin, along with Wan Zhuo and others, set up a trap to assassinate this commander. They failed and were captured. They were caught red-handed."

"I see. I wonder how Your Excellency will deal with Xu Jin?"

"According to the laws of the great clan, how should we deal with this?"

Zhu Qisheng pondered for a moment.

"Sir, Xu Jin has a complicated background. I'm afraid there will be trouble if we deal with him according to the law."

“Haha, Lin has no more troubles?”

"Then how should we respond?"

"Don't make it difficult for the father-in-law, just tell the truth."

Zhu Qisheng bowed and said, "We understand. As long as the adults know what's going on, that's good."

After seeing Zhu Qisheng off, Lin Feng frowned and pondered for a long time.

I feel that we must speed up the process of recovering Lindu City.

There are several advantages to doing this. First, it can be used as an excuse to counterattack the rebels and transfer part of the imperial guards out of Kyoto.

Second, after regaining Lindu Prefecture, a thorn in the side between several prefectures and states was removed.

Third, he not only expanded his territory, but also transferred the Imperial Guards from Kyoto, thus breaking away from the influence of the court and joining the ranks of his own Zhenxi Army.

Kill three birds with one stone.

This is a serious conspiracy. You clearly know that I want to take the Royal Guards out, but you still can't express any different opinions.

Emperor Zhao Zhen of the Dazong Dynasty would not object to this military action against the rebels.

It would be a joke if the emperor and all the court officials opposed me to recapture the city of Lindu.

Do not fight back against the rebels and recover lost territory.

The prefectures and counties under Lin Feng’s jurisdiction were unable to collect taxes, and the people in the remaining prefectures and counties were almost all gone. How could they afford to pay taxes?

Are we just going to watch the Kyoto Imperial City starve to death day by day?

Lin Feng's memorial to recapture the city of Lindu was first delivered to Prince Rui.

Prince Rui did not dare to make a decision on his own, and immediately took the memorial into the palace.

When Zhao Zhen heard about such a big event, he quickly summoned the main ministers of the court and went to the palace to discuss military affairs.

In Chengde Hall, Emperor Zhao Zhen sat behind the dragon desk, looking at the ministers in front of the hall.

Prince Rui and Grand Tutor Wan Quan had seats.

Prime Minister Han Qi stood behind Wan Quan.

Tang Bingqian, the Minister of War, was in poor health and was also given a seat.

Ma Buxuan, the assistant minister of the Ministry of War, and Cai Lantian, the censor.

There was also the Minister of Revenue, Lin Cangshi, who had been imprisoned in Kuncheng Prison by Lin Feng and could not attend this important meeting.

Prince Rui first read Lin Feng's memorial in public, and then waited for several important ministers to express their opinions.

No one spoke and the hall was very quiet.

Only the sound of Tang Bingqian's breathing came from his chest.

Seeing that no one spoke, Zhao Zhen turned his gaze to Grand Tutor Wan Quan.

"Master, what do you think about this?"

"Your Majesty, I think it would be inappropriate to allow Lin Feng to lead the Imperial Guards out of the Kyoto City defense zone."

There was no way out, no one spoke, so Wan Quan had to speak.

"Recapturing Lindu City is certainly important, but the defense of Kyoto City is even more important. If the garrison is reduced, the rebels will take advantage of the opportunity to attack, and Kyoto will be in danger."

Censor Cai Lantian frowned.

"Are we just going to allow the rebels to sit comfortably on the land and wreak havoc in the prefectures and counties?"

Grand Tutor Wan shook his head. "Suppressing the rebellion is the court's top priority right now, and it's also the Imperial Guard's primary mission. Defense is paramount. In my opinion, we need to mobilize the garrisons of the seven northwestern prefectures to go to Lindu Prefecture to suppress the rebellion, while the Imperial Guard will remain in Kyoto."

Prince Rui sneered, "Hmph, you can ask the Grand Tutor to lead the troops stationed in the seven prefectures to quell the rebellion."

Tang Bingqian said loudly, "Lin Feng submitted a memorial to suppress the rebellion. Then Lin Feng will lead the garrisons of the seven prefectures to recapture Lindu Prefecture. Grand Tutor Wan can lead the Imperial Guards to continue defending the city from the rebels."