If someone else said this. . . . . . I never like to persuade people to obey with earnest words. Xiao Jinrong will definitely think that this person is arrogant.
But the person who spoke was Lin Ye, so the words naturally had a different weight.
Xiao Jinrong has been retired for four years, but he has not been deaf for four years or blind for four years. Although he will no longer participate in the affairs in Geling City, many news will still be known faster than others.
But in the past, if any young man in the army dared to speak like this in front of Xiao Jinrong, he would naturally not be polite.
Today is different from the past.
It is true that he has high moral character and high prestige, and it is true that the Wuyuan Academy has trained countless outstanding generals in the past thirty years, but what does he have to do with Lin Ye?
Lin Ye was not from the martial arts academy, and had no connection with the martial arts academy at all. The value that Xiao Jinrong could raise in front of others could not be raised in front of Lin Ye.
So even if Xiao Jinrong didn't agree with Lin Ye's rather arrogant attitude just now, she could only endure it for the time being.
He smiled and said: "The general's words do have the spirit that a young man should have."
After saying this, he changed the topic: "However, since your Majesty wants to win without a fight, as a minister, your Majesty's concern should still be put first."
Lin Ye answered logically: "That's why I came to ask the dean for advice."
Xiao Jinrong said: "General, if you have any ideas, you might as well tell me directly. Although I have retired, I am still a man of great ability. I should spare no effort to serve His Majesty."
Lin Ye: "Have you ever thought about going to Southern Xinjiang yourself, Mr. Dean?"
As soon as he said this, Xiao Jinrong's expression suddenly changed.
At his age, he has traveled thousands of miles to southern Xinjiang. Not to mention that Liu Tingsheng may not give him face. Even if he does, he will probably lose half of his life every time he comes back. If Liu Tingsheng doesn't give it, he will lose his life. In southern Xinjiang.
The most important thing is that he has lived with pride all his life. If going to southern Xinjiang to persuade Liu Tingsheng doesn't work, he will inevitably end up in ruins.
When she thought of this, Xiao Jinrong's heart suddenly tightened.
When Lin Ye came this time, let alone face or not, he didn't even have much respect.
Could it be that Lin Ye really came to ask him for help sincerely?
What if not?
Thinking of this, Xiao Jinrong couldn't help but feel nervous, because a second possibility suddenly popped up in his mind.
After Wang Luoshen and others were killed, Liu Tingsheng and Guo Geming were the only two serious troubles facing the new king.
These two people were both his disciples, Xiao Jinrong. It would be fine if these two people did not rebel. If they really rebelled, it would not only be Xiao Jinrong who would be implicated? Even the martial arts academy's reputation suffered.
Now that the new king has ascended the throne, he will naturally not allow the reputation of the court to drop again and again, and the people's confidence in the court will not be allowed to drop again and again.
If so, then when Lin Ye asked him to go to Southern Xinjiang, was it Lin Ye's intention or His Majesty's?
If it belongs to His Majesty, does Your Majesty want him to die?
If Xiao Jinrong died in southern Xinjiang, it would fulfill the martial arts academy's reputation and also fulfill Xiao Jinrong's own integrity.
If Xiao Jinrong died in southern Xinjiang, it would be solid evidence that Liu Tingsheng wanted to rebel, and it would also solidify Liu Tingsheng's reputation for killing even his mentor.
The thought of this sent chills down Xiao Jinrong's spine.
He is indeed very capable and highly respected, and others praise him for his integrity.
So should he hold on to his integrity now, or should he choose to take a step back?
Xiao Jinrong's heart was filled with turmoil, because he suddenly realized how cruel Lin Ye was.
His Majesty asked Lin Ye to come to see him, so he could naturally guess the ruthlessness of this new king.
The death of the dean of the martial arts academy who had retired for several years would confirm Liu Tingsheng's reputation as a treasonist, improve Xiao Jinrong's personal integrity, save the reputation of the martial arts academy, and make the people feel the same hatred towards the enemy.
If this thought belongs to Lin Ye, Lin Ye is really cruel. If this thought belongs to His Majesty, Your Majesty will be even more cruel.
Because Xiao Jinrong was able to retire with glory, it was given to him by the Supreme Saint. Now, the new king does not intend to regard this gift as Xiao Jinrong's gold medal to avoid death.
The most important thing is that no one will feel that they deserve to die, even Wang Luoshen feels that he does not deserve to die.
At this time, His Majesty is forcing Xiao Jinrong like this. Aren't you afraid of chilling the hearts of the courtiers?
It is impossible that no one in the civil and military circles of the dynasty could see such a vicious idea. So how many of these courtiers would be willing to be loyal to the new king in the future?
"General..."
Thinking of this, Xiao Jinrong decided not to do any more testing. Since life and death were involved, why bother testing.
"Your Majesty, do you want me to go to Southern Xinjiang, or preferably... just stay in Southern Xinjiang?"
Although he planned to ask directly, this question was more tactful.
"Has the dean misunderstood His Majesty?"
Lin Ye said calmly: "Isn't the dean already very sure just now? His Majesty does not want to fight this battle. His Majesty's intention is to resolve the matter peacefully and make the situation smooth and smooth."
Xiao Jinrong's face turned cold at this time.
"If it's not Your Majesty's intention, then the General wants me to stay in Southern Xinjiang?"
Lin Ye didn't hide anything and said directly: "If the dean is willing to go to Southern Xinjiang, naturally he will not go alone. Not to mention others, I will go with the dean."
Xiao Jinrong snorted coldly and said: "General, do you want to be a witness?"
Lin Ye did not answer clearly, but smiled and said: "I have experienced something special since I was a child, so I always don't treat others as a good person. So if others don't treat me as a good person, I think it's reasonable."
It's not clear, but it seems like the response was very straightforward.
"General, you are young and have a lot of drive to do things. If you think you can rely on this drive, there will be no obstacles. It's a good thing, but have you ever thought about it, General? The sharper something is, the easier it is to make it easier." Collapse."
Xiao Jinrong said: "The Supreme Saint..."
As soon as he said these four words, Lin Ye replied: "I don't know where the Supreme Saint has traveled far away. His Majesty said that now the affairs in the court involve military affairs, I can make some decisions on my own." .”
Xiao Jinrong still doesn't understand, since this is not His Majesty's intention, why Lin Ye is so aggressive and insists on him dying in southern Xinjiang at such a young age.
He had always heard that Lin Ye acted ruthlessly, but he had also studied Lin Ye. Lin Ye was indeed ruthless, but he never used his power to bully others, nor would he harm others without any reason.
If he was such a person, even a hundred thousand people would not be completely devoted to him.
"General, I think..."
Xiao Jinrong changed her slightly cold expression, and her tone became gentle again.
"I think it is more feasible for the general to propose that I, as the dean of the martial arts academy, issue a document to inform the world and invite Liu Tingsheng and Guo Geming to come back to Geling to discuss matters."
Lin Ye smiled and said: "Since the dean thinks this is better, then let's do this... But then we will have to work hard for the dean and go back to Geling to live for a while."
Xiao Jinrong's heart tightened again at this moment. He suddenly thought, could it be that he had been deceived by Lin Ye?
Previously, Lin Ye asked him to invent a document to inform the world. Although he did not refuse immediately, his attitude was straightforward. . . . . . I'm not happy.
But after Lin Ye's probing, Xiao Jinrong suddenly became afraid.
When choosing between death and losing face, is face still so important?
Xiao Jinrong thought to herself, maybe Lin Ye had no intention of harming him at all, and those reminders just now were just to put pressure on him.
Now he obediently chooses to cooperate with Lin Ye's invention and inform the world. Isn't this Lin Ye's initial expectation?
Thinking of this, Xiao Jinrong became upset. He had been teaching people and being a teacher all his life, but at this moment, he was being plotted by such a young disciple, which really taught him a lesson.
"Old man, aren't you going back to Geling?"
Xiao Jinrong smiled. Although she hated Lin Ye more and more, the expression on her face was more kind at this time.
"Thank you, Mr. Dean."
Lin Ye said: "If the dean comes forward, Liu Tingsheng and Guo Geming will rush back to Geling as soon as possible. As long as they are both willing to come back, it means that they actually have no objections, whether it is for themselves or for others. As far as the court is concerned, it’s the best of both worlds.”
Xiao Jinrong scolded Lin Ye fiercely in her heart. When it comes to scolding, how can someone who has been teaching in the martial arts academy for most of his life still scold someone unpleasantly?
Of course Lin Ye could see Xiao Jinrong's reaction, but he didn't care.
The two of them chatted for a while, but the hypocrisy in the greeting made them both feel a little uncomfortable. Xiao Jinrong then left, saying that she was too old after all and couldn't stay up late, so she went back to the carriage to rest.
Lin Ye returned to the camp after seeing him off for a while. Pang Panghai immediately ran over and asked with a smile: "General, is the old dean willing to cooperate?"
Lin Ye said: "The old dean has wanted to serve the country from the beginning, so he is naturally willing."
Will Dahai believe it?
It was that night that Lu Lei and a group of Lou Fan masters quietly sneaked back to Xiao Jinrong's house.
After some testing, it was discovered that Xiao Jinrong was not at home. Lu Lei immediately understood that the old guy had been picked up by the person he met during the day.
He hurried back and returned to Zong Zheng Shiquan. After Zong Zheng Shiquan heard this, he felt more and more that Lin Ye should not be underestimated. He had experienced Xiao Jinrong's arrogance. Lin Ye could only come once and take Xiao Jinrong away, which is enough to show that Lin Ye Ye's ability.
"It's time for the Jade Kingdom to have such a person."
After Zong Zhengshiquan heard this, he sighed. If it were not Lin Ye who came this time, but anyone sent by the Jade Kingdom court, Xiao Jinrong might not give him face. Then Xiao Jinrong would definitely die today.
"His Majesty."
Lu Lei advised: "If that person is really Lin Ye, we'd better avoid it for a while. It is said that this person has a monster mind. If he guesses His Majesty's identity..."
Zong Zheng Shiquan suddenly smiled, somewhat inexplicably.
He said: "If we just don't show up, Lin Ye may really guess that our identities are unusual. If we chase us all the way to Geling and still want to see Xiao Jinrong, Lin Ye will no longer doubt us."
As soon as these words came out, Lu Lei was frightened.
He couldn't understand why His Majesty was so noble, why did he insist on taking risks?
Since ancient times, how could there be such an emperor who dared to wander around the enemy's capital with only these guards?
To put it nicely, it’s your Majesty’s courage. To put it harshly, it’s not. . . . . . seek death?
Lu Lei was so frightened that he tried to persuade him again and again, and then asked Qu Zhiyao to persuade him together. Unexpectedly, the mature and steady right minister Qu Zhiyao also went crazy.
"I think what your Majesty said is very reasonable."
Qu Zhiyao looked at Zongzheng Shiquan and said: "This place is far away from the Yunzhou border. If Lin Ye suddenly realizes something, he will send someone back early tomorrow morning to wait. If he doesn't see us coming again, he will become suspicious and dispatch cavalry to attack. Chase, we will be overtaken when we reach the border.”
Zong Zhengshiquan said: "Lu Lei, now you send someone to spread the news, call in all the people who can be mobilized, and then send capable people to Geling to contact our hidden stakes."
Zong Zhengshiquan smiled and said: "At least this time I defeated Xie Fuwei. I dare to come to Geling, but he dare not go to Loufan."
