Chapter 419: This old fox, does he have any shame? (Please subscribe, please

After the servants withdrew, Dai Xiaoyao knelt directly on the ground: "Uncle, save my Star Fall Kingdom!"

Zhu Yingxiong was shocked: "What does the Prince mean? Please get up quickly!"

Dai Xiaoyao insisted on not getting up: "Uncle, my brother has invited a wolf into the house, and the Star Fall Kingdom is in imminent danger! Now, only you can show favor to the Tian Ce Emperor through... Imperial Consort Zhu; perhaps we can still preserve the people of my Star Fall Kingdom!"

He almost blurted out Zhu Zhuying's name, but thought about it and didn't dare to say it, so he could only call her title.

Hearing this, Zhu Yingxiong sighed long, his face showing difficulty: "The Prince is indeed sensible. It's just... after I argued with His Majesty, I have claimed illness at home; I'm afraid..."

He was already hinting at refusal, because this kind of "sensibility" was too risky for Zhu Yingxiong.

Don't look at him as a Grand General; once Dai Wuchang grabbed a handle, the hat of treason could be put on him.

Besides, his status was already very high, belonging to the category of "no more titles to be granted." Recently, the undercurrents were surging, and he only needed to shrink at home to preserve the Zhu family.

To put it ugly, his second daughter was Li Chen's Imperial Consort. Even if the Tian Ce Dynasty's army attacked, they wouldn't do anything to his Zhu family; he didn't need to wade into this muddy water.

Dai Xiaoyao kowtowed heavily: "Uncle! You and my father were sworn brothers; do you really want to watch the Star Fall Kingdom be destroyed in my brother's hands?"

This sentence moved Zhu Yingxiong, and the old Emperor's dying entrustment appeared in his mind.

If the Star Fall Kingdom was destroyed just like that, how would he face the old Emperor below?

He helped Dai Xiaoyao up, a look of determination flashing in his eyes: "Good! This old man will write a letter and have someone secretly send it to the Tian Ce Dynasty. However..."

He looked at Dai Xiaoyao meaningfully, "Has the Prince thought it through? This is..."

Dai Xiaoyao gave a bitter smile: "Uncle, no need to worry. If we can spare the people from the flames of war, I, Dai Xiaoyao, will bear the charge of treason!"

This was the deterrent power of the Tian Ce Dynasty; they hadn't made any substantial punishment yet, and it had already made the southern nations panic and everyone fear for themselves.

Not to mention this Emperor Li Chen, who could be said to be "notorious abroad"; he had been fighting since he ascended the throne and had been invincible.

Anyone who knew a little about Li Chen knew: don't bet on whether Li Chen dared to attack you; if he really attacked, you wouldn't be able to resist.

At this time, the Tian Ce Dynasty's army began to set out.

Xu Zifeng was still the Vanguard General, and the commander of this southern expeditionary army was Yun Xu, the commander of the Second Group Army.

There was deep meaning behind this appointment.

After Yun Xu's daughter, Yun Shang, entered the palace as an Imperial Consort, she pleaded with Li Chen many times, hoping to give her father an opportunity to establish merit.

Li Chen considered it repeatedly, and in view of Yun Xu's many years of loyalty and brilliant military achievements, he finally agreed to this appointment.

Upon learning the news, Yun Xu was so excited he couldn't sleep all night, thinking his precious daughter had married the right person this time.

Which general didn't want to establish merit?

What he didn't know was that his younger sister, Yun Yuehua, also requested it together with Yun Shang, only Yun Yuehua had a thin face and was embarrassed to announce that she was also an Imperial Consort in the Imperial Palace.

But what surprised Yun Xu even more was Xu Zifeng's performance; this young general, who had always been unruly, was surprisingly steady on this expedition.

According to Xu Zifeng's past personality, the first thing he would do after getting the opportunity for the southern expedition would definitely be to run to see his father, the Prince of Zhennan.

He had thought so at the time too.

But ever since he followed Li Chen out of the palace to "train," Xu Zifeng deeply understood: His Majesty wanted absolute loyalty and could not tolerate the slightest duplicity.

This opportunity was hard-won; if he didn't cherish it well, there would be no chance next time.

Xu Zifeng secretly warned himself to march strictly according to Li Chen's requirements, not even daring to make any small moves.

This abnormal performance left Yun Xu confused.

He had originally thought that His Majesty sending an old general like him out was to suppress a thorn like Xu Zifeng. He didn't expect Xu Zifeng to be so well-behaved, which instead left him, the commander, somewhat at a loss.

"Did this kid change his nature?" Yun Xu looked at the neat formation of the vanguard troops, unable to figure it out.

At the same time, the Prince of Zhennan had just ended his battle with the Sea Clan and rushed back to the station, dusty and tired.

Upon learning the news of his son leading the army on the southern expedition, he immediately came to the border line to wait.

When he saw the elite troops of the Tian Ce Dynasty being transported by orbital trains, the Prince of Zhennan couldn't help but feel deeply moved: "To be able to mobilize such a large army in a single day, this convenience of transportation is something I couldn't even imagine in the past."

What shocked him even more was the efficiency of the troops getting off the train; warhorses, equipment, and provisions were orderly, and the preparations were completed in less than an hour.

This terrifying mobilization capability was enough to make any opponent shudder.

Finally, the Prince of Zhennan saw his son Xu Zifeng's figure in the crowd.

And beside Xu Zifeng, stood his old rival, Yun Xu.

"Commander Yun, I hope you have been well," the Prince of Zhennan squeezed out a smile and took the initiative to step forward and greet him.

Although back then, he wished he could tear Yun Xu into ten thousand pieces, now was not the time.

"Thanks to the Prince's blessing, everything is well," Yun Xu also responded with a smile that didn't reach his eyes.

The two old foxes exchanged hypocritical pleasantries, but each had their own ulterior motives in their hearts.

The Prince of Zhennan calculated secretly: his son's performance must have been hinted at by His Majesty.

And Yun Xu was pondering: what kind of medicine were this father and son selling in their gourds?

At this time, Xu Zifeng, who was beside Yun Xu, gave his father a standard military salute: "Xu Zifeng greets the Prince of Zhennan."

This official-sounding address made the Prince of Zhennan's heart tremble.

He immediately understood that his son was deliberately keeping his distance.

As expected of his own seed, he really knew how to judge the situation!

The Prince of Zhennan immediately revealed a gratified smile: "General Xu is spirited and young and promising; he is indeed a pillar of talent for my Tian Ce Dynasty! This military uniform makes him look even more heroic; it really is a case of a tiger father having no dog son!"

This series of praises made Yun Xu, who was on the side, roll his eyes; this old fox really didn't spare any effort in praising his own son, and praised himself along the way—does he have any shame?

Yun Xu coughed lightly: "General Xu, the army should set out."

"As ordered!" Xu Zifeng responded crisply, turned, and left, not even giving his father an extra glance.

The Prince of Zhennan was not angry, but instead appreciated it even more.

His son's steady performance showed that he had truly grown up.

After Xu Zifeng walked far away, only the Prince of Zhennan and Yun Xu remained at the scene.

"Commander Yun, does this southern expedition need my assistance?" the Prince of Zhennan asked tentatively.

"Thank you for the Prince's kindness, but I have military duties, so I won't trouble the Prince," Yun Xu declined flawlessly.

After Yun Xu returned to the army, he found that Xu Zifeng had strictly executed Li Chen's order, advancing 1,000 meters and immediately setting up camp.

What didn't surprise him was that the garrison troops of the southern nations along the way not only didn't dare to block them but instead took the initiative to retreat.

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 420 =====