"Young Master, how should we select these two thousand soldiers? There might be a lot of spies inside…"
Zhang Han, Dian Wei, and Xu Chu were all in the study. The one who spoke was the leader of the Shadow Secret Guards, Zhang Han.
According to speculation, even Li Lin believed that the Emperor would not bestow personal guards.
After all, everyone could see that person's attitude towards Li Lin.
This was exactly what Li Lin and the others wanted.
The Shadow Secret Guards could be used as personal guards. After all, the Shadow Secret Guards had developed over the years.
There were only a thousand core members.
But don't forget, what did the Shadow Secret Guards do? They were best at guarding, assassination, intelligence gathering, and so on.
Cultivating and screening some loyal martial artists was naturally a piece of cake.
Therefore, other than the core 1,000 people, after more than ten years of development and expansion, the number of people in the core area increased by 100. The Shadow Secret Guards now had thousands of guards and many spies, all of whom were used to spy on the Great Tang.
A portion of these people, along with dozens of expert commanders, would naturally be able to serve as personal guards.
But now, the Emperor had unexpectedly given him a personal guard.
He even gave him 2,000.
It directly broke Li Lin's plan.
Moreover, among these people, there was no need to think to know that there would definitely be spies sent by the Emperor. There was a high probability that they were the Black Knights of the Imperial Censorate.
If these people followed him into King Jing's mansion or even to White Cloud City…
There would be endless variables.
Coupled with Li Er's move, it might make people feel that the previous lack of attention was just a show put on by Li Lin and the Emperor.
Otherwise, the Regional King would have a thousand personal guards.
Now, he suddenly issued an edict to give 2,000 personal guards, far exceeding the custom. He was given the treatment of a prince, and he was even selected from the powerful left military guards. Wasn't this proof that Li Er loved Li Lin?
In addition, White Cloud City had only 10,000 soldiers. Now that they had 20,000 more, they had to recruit their own soldiers.
From all these powers, one could see the Emperor's trust.
Otherwise, how could an unfavored Regional King like you receive such treatment?
"2,000 personal guards, 30,000 troops!" Sitting on the mahogany chair, Li Lin repeated in a low voice, his fingers gently tapping the armrest.
"Tomorrow, Er 'Lai and Zhongkang will follow me to the Left Military Guards to receive the people." Zhang Han, gather 200 Tendon Changing Realm and above guards and wait for orders.”
"Here!"
"Since the Emperor has given this king two thousand personal guards, there is no reason not to. As for safety, it would take at least half a month to get there. There was plenty of time to deal with it.”
"Here! We will obey your orders."
……
On the second day, Li Lin only brought Dian Wei and Xu Chu to the Left Military Guards 'camp on a dragon horse.
"Stop!"
Just as the three of them approached the main gate of the camp, a loud shout was heard. Hundreds of Left Martial Guards rushed out and blocked their way.
Looking at the captain, Li Lin gestured to Xu Chu beside him.
Then, Xu Chu took out a shining imperial edict and raised it high with one hand. He shouted,"Left Military Guard, receive the decree."
Looking at the golden dragon phantom that appeared on the imperial edict, it was obvious that the imperial edict was not fake. Hundreds of soldiers bowed and shouted,"Left Military Guard, receive the decree!"
"King Jing has been ordered by the Emperor to select two thousand personal guards.”
"Yes, I will." The lieutenant accepted the edict and bowed to Li Lin."Greetings, Your Highness King Jing. I was blind and didn't recognize Your Highness. Please forgive me!”
"It's fine. Is State Duke Hu in the army?”Li Lin urged his horse forward and said.
"Your Highness, the Great General is currently in the main tent of the Central Army!”
"Send someone to lead the way!"
"Here!"
Following that, the lieutenant and the others stood up and arranged for a banner bearer to go ahead to report. Only then did they leave the guard at the main gate to the deputy. He personally led two armored soldiers to guide Li Lin and the other two.
"Report…"
The soldier carrying the flag announced loudly and raised the flag. When the soldiers outside the tent saw this, they did not stop him.
After entering the main tent, the banner-carrying soldier clasped his hands together and suddenly bowed. The armor on his body clanged against each other, making a clanging sound.
"Reporting to Great General, His Highness King Jing is holding an imperial edict and is here to select personal guards!”
"Where is he?" Behind the commander's table, the Duke of Hu, Qin Qiong, was seated in heavy armor. His face was like a heavy jujube, and he exuded a dignified aura.
"We have entered the main gate.”the soldier replied loudly.
"Got it. You can leave now!"
"Here!"
"Everyone, let's go to the main tent to welcome them.”Qin Qiong said expressionlessly after the banner-carrying soldier left the tent. Then, he stood up and walked out of the tent.
Dozens of generals followed behind with different expressions and left the tent.
Not long after, six riders flew over and stopped about ten feet away.
"I, the Left Military Guard General Qin Qiong, pay my respects to His Highness King Jing!”
"Greetings, Your Highness King Jing!”
Li Lin, who was sitting on the Dragon Horse, looked at the dozens of generals outside the tent who were bowing and paying their respects. His pupils constricted.
Then, he returned to normal and got off his horse.
"Duke Hu, please forgive me. Generals, please forgive me.”
"Thank you, Your Highness!" The generals shouted and stood up.
"Duke Hu, this is the imperial edict." Li Lin said as he took the imperial edict from Xu Chu and handed it to Qin Qiong.
However, State Duke of Hu Qin Qiong did not receive the imperial edict. Instead, he cupped his hands and said,""Let Your Highness know that His Majesty has already passed down the decree that the two thousand personal guards are ready.”
"In addition, His Majesty has graciously bestowed the name of the Yue Cavalry Camp to His Highness 'personal guards!”
"The Vietnamese Cavalry Camp!" Li Lin was stunned. His expression darkened and a dark look flashed across his eyes.
It was a great honor to be bestowed with a name in the army.
However, he was just a personal guard of the Prince. How could he be personally conferred by the Emperor?
Obviously, this was also Li Er's idea!
Hehe, this Imperial Father of his was really afraid that those people would not pay attention to him.
However, was there a need to do this? He did not have any thoughts about that position.
His heart was racing, but he was still smiling.
"I've made Imperial Father worry. Duke Hu, please thank Imperial Father on behalf of me.”
"Here, this general will definitely deliver the message!”
"En, since the Vietnamese Cavalry Battalion has already assembled, this king will not go and watch. Tomorrow morning, please order the Vietnamese Cavalry Battalion to assemble outside the north gate of the Divine Capital and follow this king to Youzhou.”
"Yes, I will follow your orders."
After taking a deep look at the respectful Qin Qiong, Li Lin turned around and led the two generals, Dian Wei and Xu Chu, onto their horses. They pressed their horses 'bellies and galloped towards the main gate.
Looking at the three riders leaving, Qin Qiong's gaze was unhurried. After a moment, he passed down the military order, ordering his personal guards to go to the newly established Yue Cavalry camp to convey the message.
As for the Vietnamese Cavalry Camp, the 2,000 elites who received the order also packed up their things and prepared to head to the north gate the next morning.
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