Time Travel to 1859: The Iron-Blooded Soldier King

After receiving the report from the soldiers, Senggelinqin was overjoyed and said with a smile, "Everyone, haha, the emperor's decree has arrived. Who knows, this time Liu Ye will take the lead again, haha."

Everyone smiled and greeted them as they walked out of the camp gate. Seeing Salmondu, Senggelinqin clasped his fists and said with a smile, "Master Salmondu, I am honored to meet you."

Although Salmon was only a commander-in-chief of the Han army, with a rank similar to that of an admiral, he was now an imperial envoy, so his status was naturally different. Others also saluted him.

Salmon bowed in return and said hurriedly, "Master Monk, my lords, this is wartime, so all etiquette should be kept simple. The Emperor's decree has arrived, so prepare to receive it."

Since everything was kept simple during wartime, there were naturally no candles, incense tables, or anything like that.

Salmon asked for the imperial edict, and everyone else knelt on the ground.

"By the providence of Heaven, the Emperor proclaims: I am pleased to hear that the monk king has fought against the foreign invaders in Tong County and has achieved victory after victory. I am deeply pleased and hope that the soldiers will continue to fight bravely and make persistent efforts to annihilate the enemy and the capital, spreading the prestige of the Heavenly Kingdom throughout the world. I will not hesitate to grant him new territory. Senggelinqin has made great contributions and is promoted to the rank of Minister of War and awarded a thousand taels of gold. Ruilin is awarded a yellow riding jacket and the title of Grand Tutor to the Crown Prince. Shengbao is loyal and brave for his country, bravely braving arrows and stones, and suffering several wounds. He is specially awarded the titles of Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Bordered Yellow Banner, Yiyong Baturu, and a third-rank Earl of Righteousness. The battle of Tong County was won thanks to the dedication of the entire army, especially the wisdom of Liu Ye. He is a pillar of the country, and I will repay him with my loyalty! Liu Ye is actually appointed as the Governor-General of Zhili, the Assistant Minister of the Zongli Yamen, the First-Class Baron of Jingzhong, and awarded three thousand taels of gold..."

All the generals present received rewards and were very excited. They shouted "Long live the emperor" to express their gratitude.

Unexpectedly, after the imperial edict was read, Salmondu didn't even let everyone stand up. He immediately took a wooden box from the hand of an attendant, opened it, and shouted, "The emperor's golden plaque summons Zhili Admiral Liu Ye to immediately lead the elite troops of Baoding Town north to the Rehe Palace to accompany the emperor to comfort me!"

Below, almost everyone was stunned!

At this most critical moment, the emperor actually wanted to summon Liu Ye to Rehe to protect him with a gold medal! Unbelievable, really unbelievable!

Senggelinqin felt dizzy and was so angry that he almost had a high blood pressure attack!

Senggelinqin stood up, pointed his finger at Samondu's head, his face livid, and shouted, "Samondu! I ask you, who on earth advised the emperor on this matter? He deserves to be beheaded!"

The others also stood up, feeling bewildered and confused. At this time, the Anglo-French coalition was still strong and the outcome of the battle was undecided, yet they were actually going to transfer Liu Ye away. No matter who was missing on this battlefield, Liu Ye could not be missing. He was the guiding star of the entire army. Once Liu Ye and Baoding Town were gone, the combat effectiveness of the entire Qing army would at least drop by half. Who could have such imaginative strategies and tricks as Liu Ye?

Salmon's face changed immediately. Salmon was a member of the Bordered Yellow Banner and had always been dissatisfied with the power held by Prince Khorchin. Today, Senggelinqin actually said that those who gave advice should be executed. He was really too arrogant!

Salmondu said sinisterly, "Monk King, watch your words and actions! This is the Emperor's decree, and it naturally comes from His Majesty's will. Based on what you just said, I can directly remove your three-eyed peacock feather and deprive you of your title!"

Senggelinqin had experienced many powerful enemies, and he was not scared. It was this group of Manchu nobles who kept slandering him in front of the emperor. First, they transferred Liu Ye away, then took away his command of the firearms battalion, and finally they even transferred most of the firearms battalion to Rehe, leaving him with an empty shell. What the hell are these people!

Senggelinqin said calmly, "Samundu, have you finished reading the imperial edict?"

Salmon nodded and replied, "I have finished reading it. Please accept the decree and give thanks."

Just as Senggelinqin was about to make a move, Liu Ye stood up and leaped in front of Salmondu, punching him with a fist like a hammer! He sneered, "Now that you've received the imperial decree, you're no longer an imperial envoy! I won't be polite!"

boom!

Liu Ye punched Samondu right in the face!

Ah!

Salmon screamed and fell on his back, even his nose was broken by Liu Ye!

Liu Ye was already furious. "Fuck you! I've come a thousand miles from faraway Jiangdong, and in less than twenty days, I've fought my way back to the interior of China. Why? Wasn't it to drive the Anglo-French forces out of China, and to protect my parents and compatriots from being bullied by foreigners? Holy shit, is it all for a tyrant like you?"

I just won two battles, and you're transferring me to Rehe. How am I supposed to fight the battle in Tong County? Do you still want Beijing? Damn it! You want me to go to Rehe now? Dream on!

Liu Ye stepped on Samondu and shouted, "Samondu, you're just a general. How dare you shout at our prince and threaten him? I'll kill you! Also, get out of here and go back to Rehe. I'm fighting the foreigners in Tong County and I'm not going anywhere. Gold medal? Damn it! Do you think I'm Yue Fei? You want to transfer me with a gold medal? Dream on!"

Salmon had just recovered his strength at this time, and with one punch he knocked him into tears. Salmon still shouted, "Guo Ye, you are so bold! This country belongs to us Manchus, not you Han dogs! I will never let you go!"

boom!

Liu Ye kicked Salmon hard, sending him flying. "Fuck you, I'm going to kill you and leave you in peace! Han dog? Damn it! Today, I, a Han Chinese, will kill you first. If you piss me off, I'll drive all of you Manchurian pigs back to the bitter cold of Jiangdong!"

Liu Ye pulled out his sword and was about to attack. Senggelinqin was startled and quickly grabbed Guo Ye by the waist, shouting, "Liu Ye, are you crazy? A few hits to vent your anger is fine, and I will naturally share the responsibility with you. If you kill Salmon, even the gods can't save you!"

Shengbao and others on the side also rushed up and blocked the crazy Liu Ye.

Senggelinqin came to Salmondu, picked up Salmondu with one hand, and said harshly: "Samondu, I don't want to argue with you, don't take me for a fool! This idea is definitely not the emperor's, but go back to Rehe immediately and tell Sushun and Duanhua not to cause trouble in front of the emperor. Others are afraid of them, but I am not afraid of them! A general is not subject to the emperor's orders when he is away! The battle situation in Tong County is urgent. Liu Ye is a good general and he absolutely cannot leave here. If you want Liu Ye to leave the battlefield, then let Duanhua and Sushun come here to lead the army to fight against Britain and France! Go back to Rehe immediately!"