Chapter 98: Decisive Battle with the Chaha Tribe

Everyone immediately looked toward the source of the sound.

They saw that the Duke of Chen was actually openly standing up for Chu Feng.

"Duke of Chen, this Chancellor acts entirely to defend the fairness and justice of Great Wei. If border generals fabricate battle reports for the sake of so-called rewards, where would the majesty of our Great Wei be!"

"Hmph, you old codger, do you think everyone is like you, fond of spouting nonsense and holding no regard for the laws of the land?"

"You..."

Right Chancellor Zhuang Hui was so angered by this remark from Lu Tianzong that his face turned black.

Had this old thing taken the wrong medicine today?

He was actually standing up for a mere Expeditionary General of the Middle Rank?

"Your Majesty, I am willing to stake my reputation on the guarantee that this young general truly possesses great talent. I, your humble servant, dare to speak out today:

Your Majesty may boldly bestow rewards. To have such a general, gifted in both civil and military arts, is the good fortune of our Great Wei!"

"Your Majesty, absolutely not!"

The Right Chancellor continued to press his point, "If a blunder occurs, it will be of no benefit to Your Majesty and will bring shame upon Great Wei!"

"You damn..."

Lu Tianzong cursed on the spot.

He had already received a reply from Lu Shuwan on his side.

The letter described in detail all the circumstances of their battle, which were entirely consistent with what was stated in the report of victory.

Furthermore, he himself had received many benefits from Chu Feng.

Sheng Ri and Ling Mei had certainly not given him few offerings.

He did not know how many former colleagues were scrambling to visit his home.

Begging and pleading, hoping that he, Lu Tianzong, would bestow some upon them.

Such a talent—he had long since regarded Chu Feng as his own granddaughter's husband.

Now, in the great hall, someone actually dared to slander Chu Feng.

If not for the fact that the other party was the Right Chancellor of the imperial court, he would have surely pried the top of the man's skull off.

"Alright, the two of you, stop arguing!"

Shen Lingwei said, feeling a bit of a headache.

She had come to realize the difficulty of being an Emperor.

Every day, besides reviewing memorials, she had to haggle with the ministers.

The imperial court had directly devolved into a vegetable market for a moment.

"I shall make my own decision on this matter!"

The matter came to an end just like that.

After a round of memorials, the court was dismissed.

Inside the Imperial Study.

Shen Lingwei was reviewing today's memorials.

"Your Majesty, how will you decide on today's court matter?"

"Xueping, what is your opinion of this General Chu?"

"Hmm? Extraordinary literary talent and formidable combat power; he is a rare genius. It is only a pity that I have never met him, so it is hard to draw a conclusion!"

"Well said!"

Shen Lingwei held the same thought. She put down the brush in her hand, "The Duke of Chen and the Right Chancellor had a huge argument today; presumably, the Duke of Chen had already learned the specific situation beforehand!"

Lu Shuwan's appointment to Anwu County was something she had personally designated.

Guo Xueping naturally knew about this matter as well.

"Then, what is Your Majesty's intention?"

"Xueping, I must trouble you to make a trip. Go to Anwu County under the pretext of rewarding the army. Firstly, to stop the wagging tongues, and secondly, to invite him to come to the Capital to receive his title!

He has performed such an earth-shattering feat for Great Wei; as his Emperor, I must see him in person and bestow rewards upon him."

Guo Xueping was overjoyed and hurriedly agreed: "Your servant obeys the decree!"

Shen Lingwei glanced at Guo Xueping: "Look at how excited you are. What, are you in such a hurry to get married?"

"Your Majesty, stop teasing me. Your servant is not in a hurry to get married!"

"Alright, I know. Hurry up and pack your things to prepare for departure!"

"As you command!"

Guo Xueping led a delegation and set off for Anwu County.

On the other side.

Chu Feng also led his army and marched toward the heartland of the Turkic people.

This battle was determined to wipe out the Turkic people and completely eliminate the threat to Anwu Prefecture.

At the same time.

Zhan Lang also led his fifty-thousand-strong army to meet Chu Feng head-on.

This battle was a crucial one for him to ascend to the position of Khan.

The fifty thousand troops he led were naturally the elite of the elite within his tribe.

"Great King, in this battle, our Chaha Tribe will surely be deified in one stroke. From now on, we shall address you as Khan."

"Nonsense, we should address the Great King as Khan right now. Great Khan, those tribal leaders are all incompetent fools; only you, Great Khan, can lead the Turkic people toward glory."

"That's right, long live the Great Khan!"

"Hahaha..."

Zhan Lang was very pleased with the flattery from his subordinates.

To him, this Khan title was already within his grasp, and as for Chu Feng's troop, they were merely a stepping stone for his ascent.

At the same time!

He also had to thank this Wei Army general who had slaughtered four tribes.

If not for him, he would have had no reason to vie for the title of Turkic Khan.

Otherwise, his hands would certainly have had to be stained with the blood of many Turkic leaders.

"Everyone, this battle is the most glorious battle for our Chaha Tribe. To be honest, I, Zhan Lang, have never fought such a wealthy battle before.

I can guarantee to you all here that once I take the head of that army general, you shall fill those vacant tribal leader positions!"

The crowd was greatly encouraged.

Especially the several generals beside Zhan Lang.

They were naturally the best candidates, and their subordinates would naturally rise along with them.

Those tribal people who had lost their leaders would become the subjects under their command in the future.

Finally, after marching for a distance.

The two sides met by a river.

One side was the Anwu Army holding high the banners of Great Wei, and the other side was the Chaha Tribe force aiming to claim the Khan title.

Both sides were at the peak of high morale.

Both regarded the other as a stepping stone for their own advancement.

"Damn it, finally ran into a bunch of living things!"

"Hehe, my broadsword has been thirsty and impatient!"

"You dog pups on the opposite side, are you ready to be hacked?"

Today's battle.

Both sides brought out the same appetite, both regarding the other as their prey and military merit medal.

For a moment.

Before the battle had even begun, the atmosphere had already reached its peak.

"That brat on the opposite side, could it be that you are Chu Feng, who beheaded three of our Turkic leaders?"

Chu Feng reined in his horse, stepped forward, and cupped his hands in a salute: "It is I. May I ask how to address you?"

"I am the Turkic Khan, Zhan Lang!"

Oh?

Turkic Khan!

Chu Feng pondered for a moment and smiled, "As far as I know, the Turkic people are not unified and there is no position of Khan. Could it be that you have self-proclaimed yourself Khan behind the backs of other Turkic leaders?"

"Hehe, although I am not one now, as long as I take your head, I will naturally be the Turkic Khan!"

Chu Feng patted his own head and said: "It seems you are determined to have my head!"

"Naturally!"

Zhan Lang continued, "Brat, obediently offer me your head, and I might consider letting you avoid physical suffering."

Hmph!

Who gave you the courage to talk to me like that!

Chu Feng muttered to himself, then said, "You want my head? Unfortunately, grandson, you don't have that fortune!"

"Hmph, what a tough bone. I hope your mouth is still this tough in a moment!"

"Enough nonsense, let the battle begin!"

"I will definitely behead you!"

Boom!

Boom!

The leaders of both sides left their respective camps at the first moment to engage in a decisive battle.

The respective deputy generals all drew their blades and launched a charge.

"Brothers, charge!"

"Brothers, charge!"

The armies of both sides immediately launched a charge.

For their ultimate goals, both sides launched a decisive battle right then and there!

"Stinky brat, don't think that just because you beheaded the leaders of a few other tribes, you can take me down. To tell you the truth, I have the cultivation of a Grandmaster Late Stage."

"Mere clay chickens and pottery dogs, killing you is like slaughtering a dog!"

"Hmph, you foul-mouthed brat, today I will let you witness the strength of a Grandmaster Late Stage cultivation!"

Zhan Lang held his broadsword and launched the attack first.

"Void-Breaking Strike!"

As soon as he started, Zhan Lang brought out his signature ultimate technique, striving to take down Chu Feng in one move.

Facing Zhan Lang's attack, Chu Feng did not take it seriously at all and let the opponent's attack land on his body.

Boom!

A thunderclap instantly resounded in the air.

Chu Feng was completely engulfed by Zhan Lang's attack.

"Hahahaha..."

"Overestimating yourself, stinky brat, you think you can go head-to-head with me!"

Zhan Lang sounded the song of victory right then and there.

He had taken this battle with ease.

After the smoke and dust dispersed, the person who appeared in the mist was not affected in the slightest.

"Hehe, is this the extent of your ability?"

"How is this possible!"

Zhan Lang's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets.

His full-force strike had not had the slightest effect.

"Turkic Khan, it is my turn next."

Swish!

A blade's light flashed past.

Zhan Lang froze on the spot.

The battlefield fell into a standstill as a result.