Chapter 64
Leading the army of the Shang Kingdom was General Zhao Xilong, whose status was equivalent to that of the Grand General Chai Yulang of the Xia Kingdom.
Exceptionally capable and fiercely loyal, he was thus entrusted with a mission of great importance.
The primary duty of a general is to protect his sovereignty and country.
Yet now, he witnessed the rear of his own nation being breached, and the monarch he had sworn to defend was bound tightly by the enemy, an utter disgrace for his entire life!
Moreover, his own family was also inside.
This scene was simply too much for him to bear!
Gnashing his teeth in fury, his eyes ablaze with anger, he wished he could slaughter everyone before him to wash away the disgrace!
But after all, he was a seasoned general, and he remained very calm as he said in a deep voice, Release His Majesty and everyone else, and I will let you pass!
Excellent! I like people like you!
Lin Beifan clapped his hands and said, However, your tone displeases me greatly! I command you to immediately lay down your weapons, remove your armor, and clear a path for me and my entourage to leave! Once we are safe, we will naturally release His Majesty and everyone else!
Laying down their weapons and removing their armor was tantamount to putting their lives in the enemys hands.
Clearing a path for them to leave was tantamount to putting the lives of His Majesty and the others in the enemys hands.
It was too passive a situation, and General Zhao could not accept it!
Dont even think about it! What if you break your promise?
If I break the promise, then its broken. Do you have any other choice? Or are you saying you no longer care for their lives? Well then, I would be more than happy to oblige! Lin Beifan drew a sword and placed it against the neck of the Emperor of Shang Kingdom.
Feeling the cold steel against his neck, the Emperor of Shang panicked and bellowed, All troops, heed my command! Lay down your weapons, remove your armor, and clear a path for the Xia army to pass through!
Moments later, no one moved; everyones gaze turned to General Zhao.
General Zhao also remained still, only his eyes grew more furious.
Lin Beifan let out a slight smile, Big brother, it seems your reign as Emperor isnt quite effective; no one is listening to your orders, eh?
The entire army remained unmoved, once again looking towards General Zhao.
The Shang Kingdom Emperor continued to roar: General Zhao, say something, do you intend to defy the imperial order?
General Zhao compromised once again, helplessly declaring, All troops, heed my commandlet them take it away!
Thus, the weapons and armor of the Shang Kingdom all became the possessions of Lin Beifan, filling dozens of carts to the brim, which then departed heavily with spoils.
The Shang Kingdoms army watched the Xia army leave arrogantly, a fire of frustration burning in their hearts.
They hated the enemys arrogance as much as they hated their own incompetence.
After so many battles, they had never felt as humiliated as they did today.
Especially General Zhao, whose heart was filled with raging fury.
One day,
He vowed, I will lead my troops into the Xia Kingdom, capture the foolish emperor, and wash away this disgrace!
After spending a day, Lin Beifan and his companions finally returned to the Xia Kingdom.
Then, keeping their promise, they released the Emperor of the Shang Kingdom and the others.
Your Majesty, why release them? Keeping them would bring us more benefits the Grand General advised.
Indeed, there are benefits! But now we have pushed them to the limit, and any further pressure will surely cause a backlash. Its better to quit while were ahead!
Lin Beifan said with a slight smile, I also wanted to keep them to help us contain other nations!
Turning around, he waved his hand grandly: Now, lets return to the capital!
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