Tianwei City, Military Training Ground.
The Central Prefecture Marquis, Lin Qing Yu, and their trusted aides stood at the back. In front of them was a huge military training ground that could accommodate at least ten thousand people.
"Central Prefecture Marquis, what kind of elites have you sent for this military exchange?”Lin Qing Yu asked.
"I'm sending the top 100 martial masters on the Martial Master Ranking.”
"Oh?" Lin Qing Yu looked surprised." The Zhong Province Ranking is famous. I heard that the martial masters ranked in the top 100 have extraordinary strength. Even the top three have the ability to fight against a grandmaster.”
At this moment, the Central Prefecture's Marquis revealed a trace of pride. The Central Prefecture was rich, and the Central Prefecture's Marquis liked to recruit experts. Therefore, the top 100 on the Central Prefecture ranking were definitely experts.
"Northguard Marquis, you've only sent the second echelon of the Feather Army. Don't blame us for bullying you.”
"Hahahaha!" General Li Feng, who was standing behind Lin Qing Yu, laughed out loud."Don't underestimate the second echelon of the Feather Army! Their strength will definitely surprise you.”
"Is that so? Then I'll wait and see!”After the Central Prefecture Marquis made up his mind to stop his plan to deal with Lin Qing Yu, his heavy heart suddenly relaxed a lot, and his tone became lighter.
As for the people in the second tier of the Feather Army, could they be compared to the top 100 people on the Zhong Province List?
The Central Prefecture Marquis would never believe this! Those who could enter the top 100 of the Zhong Province List were definitely the best in their respective realms. Moreover, the Northguard Marquis had clearly said that the strongest in the Feather Army were the 5,000 people in the first legion. If they were not strong enough, they would be selected to join the second echelon.
He was an expert in the top 100 of the Zhong Province List. How could he not be able to defeat a martial master with the strength of less than 5,000 people in the Feather Army? He absolutely did not believe it.
In the eyes of the Central Prefecture's Marquis, military exchanges were just an excuse. The Northern Prefecture's Marquis's purpose in coming to the Central Prefecture was not just for exchanges.
Sure enough, at this moment, Lin Qing Yu suddenly said,""Zhongzhou Marquis, have you heard about the imperial decree recently?”
"He's here!" The Central Prefecture Marquis's heart skipped a beat. He finally understood the main point!
"What imperial edict?" The Central Prefecture Marquis pretended to be confused.
"Have you heard the news of the defeat in the Eastern Border?”Lin Qing Yu was very cooperative and did not expose him.
" I heard that East Vanquishing Marquis Murong Yan lost 36 cities in a row. The imperial court sent General Fei Li to lead a million troops to recover the eastern border, but he was defeated..." the Central Prefecture Marquis said.
"That's right." Lin Qing Yu smiled." Not long ago, I received an imperial edict asking my Northern Borderline to cede Northern Barbarian City. I wonder what the Central Prefecture Marquis thinks about this?"”
A hint of struggle flashed in the eyes of the Marquis of Central Prefecture. He then said vaguely,"The Imperial Court is not doing this properly."
"Oh?" Lin Qing Yu raised his eyebrows. He understood that although the Central Prefecture Marquis sounded like he was on the side of the Northern Borderline, he did not express his stance at all."It's not just unreasonable. There's no reason for the Northern Borderline to cede land when the Eastern Borderline lost land. Moreover, the Northern Barbarian City was ceded.”
"If Northern Barbarian City is lost, it will be even more difficult for us to defend against the demon barbarians in the northern borders. It might even affect the safety of the Central Plains!" Central Prefecture Marquis, do you think we can cut off Northern Barbarian City?”
When the Central Prefecture Marquis heard this, he understood that Lin Qing Yu was forcing him to express his stance!
"This matter should be carefully considered.”The Central Prefecture's Marquis was trying to hide his intentions. He was actually afraid that Lin Qing Yu would forcefully interrogate him…He was hoping that he would be lucky. If he could remain neutral, it would definitely be the best choice.
"Is that so? The Central Prefecture Marquis is indeed far-sighted. It's a pity that I'm a little young and impetuous.”" I just tore the imperial edict yesterday," Lin Qing Yu said with a smile." The news will probably reach the imperial court in less than two days."”
"What?! "You tore the imperial edict…This…This…" The Marquis of Zhongzhou pretended to be surprised."You muddle-headed fool. If you tore up the imperial edict, it would be equivalent to slapping the imperial court in the face. I have a good relationship with the Left Prime Minister, Sun Qi, and I could have helped you mediate!”
"Old fox!" Fang Rui couldn't help but curse in his heart. He couldn't tell that the Marquis of the Central Prefecture was unwilling to express his stance no matter what.
"Sigh, who says so? It's all my fault for being young and impetuous.”"I don't want to go against the imperial court, but people like me are stubborn, bad-tempered, and especially stubborn!" Lin Qing Yu said with a smile. I will never cede Northern Barbarian City. Even if I fall out with the Imperial Court, I will never cede it!”
At this point, Lin Qing Yu changed the topic.""Central Prefecture Marquis, I remember that we have signed a friendly contract. If the Northern Borderline is in trouble, your Central Prefecture will need to help us.”
When the Central Prefecture Marquis heard this, his hands trembled. He knew that he could no longer pretend to be ignorant. As for what the Northern Prefecture Marquis said about him being stubborn, bad-tempered, and one-track minded, he did not believe a single word of it.
How could a boorish man deter the demonic barbarians? Would it make the Northern Borderline submit? To make the Northern Borderline so prosperous? He understood that these were just high-sounding pleasantries…
Just as the Central Prefecture's Marquis was deep in thought, Fang Rui suddenly interjected.
"The Central Plains and the Northern Borderline are neighbors that we can't move away from…Good neighbors and friendship are the way to go!”
The Central Prefecture Marquis felt bitter. He glanced at his trusted aides behind him and realized that everyone had their heads lowered and no one dared to speak.
At this moment, Lin Qing Yu said,"
"Marquis of Central Prefecture, if the Imperial Court is really so unreasonable and heartless, our Northern Borderline will definitely fall out with the Imperial Court. I'm afraid we will have to break off the friendly contract with Guizhou. After all, we can't let the Marquis of Central Prefecture fall into a dilemma.”
At this moment, Fang Rui 'muttered' in a voice that everyone could hear,""This is equivalent to making enemies with the Northern Borderline. This is not a wise move. The Central Plains is no less important than the Northern Barbarian City to the Northern Borderline!”
The eyes of the Central Prefecture Marquis narrowed!
Mentioning Northern Barbarian City at this time? What did it mean?
Northern Barbarian City used to be the territory of the Barbarian Race. Now, it belonged to the Northern Borderline!
He, the Marquis of Central Prefecture, understood! Beijiang was forcing him to recognize reality!
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