After the fairy disappeared

Chapter 2677 Without Losing a Single Soldier

The Demon Emperor might not be able to see his expression through the fire scales, but he could sense the resentment and discontent in his tone.

"Why do you think Tiger Wing would choose you specifically to leak this information, instead of someone else?"

Fu Shanlie thought for a moment: "I am loyal to the Emperor, and he believes that I will report the truth."

No matter how important this intelligence is, it will only take effect if it reaches the Emperor's ears.

"On the battlefield, you are indeed a prodigy, but in this aspect, you can't even withstand a single round from him!" The Demon Emperor sneered. "Once the gods discover that you brought back this intelligence, do you think you can still remain on the front lines?"

"This..." Fu Shanlie's mind raced for a moment before he finally realized what had happened and exclaimed, "That bastard has ruined my life!"

In his anger, he didn't realize he had sworn in front of the Emperor.

From the perspective of the gods and the Heavenly Palace, Panlong City was fighting to the death with the Bega army, and Fushanlie had only just arrived at the front line. Why would General Huyi tell Fushanlie, who was on the other side of the battlefield, such a major secret?

Unless these two seemingly irreconcilable enemies have secretly begun to collude!
Could the gods possibly allow Fushanlie to lead troops on the front lines? Wouldn't he be responsible for the utter destruction of Bega's army?

Thinking of this, Fu Shanlie murmured, "However, the gods..."

He was about to ask, "Will the gods know about this?"

But he was a smart man after all. He thought for a moment and realized that Panlong City had plenty of ways to let the gods know!
The Demon Emperor didn't bother arguing with him: "Panlong City's plan kills two birds with one stone. It sows discord between me and the gods, and it also eliminates you, this threat. Ha, what a brilliant scheme!"

Fu Shanlie is skilled in military tactics and is an excellent general, but he is still a novice in the imperial court with a low level of expertise. When facing General Huyi, he cannot truly perceive that the grand gift he is presented with is actually a series of intricate schemes and plots.

No, this is an open conspiracy.

Even knowing that the other party had set a trap for him, the Demon Emperor had no choice but to bite the bullet and jump in. Because the recipe for "Heart-Tying" had been sought after by every Demon Emperor, how could it be foolish enough to refuse it?

If Panlong were to actually go to the gods to inform them—no, no need to inform them, just spread the news—that would be truly masterful political maneuvering. Without a fight, without losing lives, General Tiger Wing had merely used his words to cripple the most ferocious commander on the Bega front.

Was General Tiger Wing really just a general? This is something no general could do.
Was it Zhong Shengguang who was behind this?

Who should be sent to succeed Fu Shanlie as commander? The Demon Emperor had a headache just thinking about it.

"Back then, did you really fight this person in Takikawa?"

“Yes.” Fu Shanlie’s back was drenched in cold sweat, completely oblivious to the Demon Emperor’s implied meaning, “If the Heavenly God were to forcibly pin the charge of ‘treason and aiding the enemy’ on me…”

"There's no need to worry about that. Whether you betray the country or not is up to me," the Demon Emperor said calmly. "In the end, no one will come to you to verify it."

But the wrath and pressure from the gods will surely be directed at the Demon Emperor.

"On the contrary, how come Panlong City has so much top-secret information?"

Fu Shanlie composed himself: "The intelligence has not yet been verified, so it's hard to determine whether it's true or false."

The Demon Emperor gave a low hum and remained silent.

At this moment, the fire scales burned to their end, turning into a wisp of black smoke.

The communication between Fu Shanlie and the Demon Emperor ended.

He stepped outside the tent, took two deep breaths, and tried to calm his complicated emotions.

In fact, Fu Shanlie knew very well that the information Hu Yi provided was most likely true.

Only true information can shake the foundation of the gods in Bega.

He also knew why the Demon Emperor had ended the connection so hastily.

Deciphering the formula for the "Heart-Tying" elixir will take time. And the gods most likely don't intend to give them that much time.

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There will be no fighting tonight.

The mastermind who was about to turn Beijia's political scene upside down was now sitting by the pond with Wen Daolun, warming themselves by the fire and throwing millet cakes into the pot.

These flatbreads can be eaten as dry rations during a forced march, and they don't get stuck in your throat too much. When you have some free time, you can add water and cook them into rice porridge, just like we are now.

He Lingchuan also threw a dozen or so black mushrooms, two pieces of tough jerky meat (otherwise they would be too chewy), and a handful of chopped dandelion into the pot. After stirring it all together, the aroma came out.

He first ladled a bowl for Wen Daolun: "Here, Chief Secretary Wen, please."

"This form of address is too formal."

“Then let’s still call him Mr. Wen.” He Lingchuan ladled half a bowl for himself, took a slurp, and said, “You mentioned the struggle for the throne in Xuluo Kingdom earlier. I’d like to ask, between the Crown Prince and the Second Prince of Xuluo, which one is a pro-emperor faction, or rather, which one wholeheartedly serves the Heavenly Demon?”

Wen Daolun thought for a moment: "King Xuluo supported the Demon Emperor during his lifetime, and the Demon Emperor mediated the border disputes between Xuluo and neighboring countries twice, and many of his policies also benefited Xuluo. He designated his eldest son as the crown prince very early on, perhaps because the crown prince inherited his ideas and views. Also, I heard that Crown Prince Xuluo studied in Lingxu City for ten years and lived in the Qing Palace."

He Lingchuan understood: "The Imperial Preceptor of the Azure Palace has always been a supporter of the Demon Emperor."

Each successor chosen by the Qing Palace Grand Preceptor follows the political views of the previous generation.

It can be said that the Azure Palace is one of the Demon Emperor's core bases.

“It seems that after Crown Prince Xuluo ascends the throne, he will also support the Demon Emperor.” He Lingchuan laughed. “The struggle for the throne in Xuluo Kingdom will not end within half a year.”

Wen Daolun asked curiously, "Why?"

"The Demon Emperor needs time."

This left Wen Daolun completely bewildered.

He Lingchuan didn't explain, but continued, "During this period, the struggle for the throne of Xuluo Kingdom must be fought evenly and with equal strength. But right now, the Crown Prince's overall strength is not as good as the Second Prince's. If this goes on for a long time, his chances of winning will be lower."

Wen Daolun didn't understand why he cared about the struggle for the throne in Xuluo Kingdom:
"so what?"

"Therefore, the giant ape legion under Fu Shanlie's command may soon be transferred back to Xuluo Kingdom to help the crown prince deal with his younger brother."

Wen Daolun was taken aback: "Would Beka and the Heavenly Demon allow this?"

“This time, we should be able to,” He Lingchuan said with a smile. “First of all, the Giant Ape Legion was originally left to the eldest son of King Xuluo; secondly, the Demon Emperor cannot let Crown Prince Xuluo lose the battle for the throne; thirdly… Fu Shanlie will not be able to stay on the front line for long, which will be a good opportunity for Xuluo Kingdom to withdraw the Giant Ape Legion. As long as the Giant Ape Legion withdraws from this battlefield, our pressure will be greatly reduced.”

Even he had to admit that the giant ape legion of the Xuluo Kingdom was a powerful army, especially skilled in jungle warfare.

Yes, that's exactly the situation the Tiger Wing Legion is currently in.

Wen Daolun was greatly surprised: "Fu Shanlie won't be staying long? How come you..."

But he immediately realized, "Oh, this is related to your meeting just now?"

(End of this chapter)