The Republic of China: A Letter of Appointment Creates the Most Powerful Warlord

There was a constant noise outside the house, and everyone was worried and concerned about the safety of the commander-in-chief.

But at this moment, the atmosphere in the room was extremely solemn.

Jin Junli sat at the desk like a sculpture, staring at the middle-aged man in front of him, his eyes revealing a hint of anxiety and uneasiness.

Finally, he couldn't help but speak, breaking the silence. Although his voice was soft, the urgency contained in it was like a surging wave: "Did you hear the commotion outside? The news hasn't even been officially announced, and yet so many people already know about it. I really don't understand what you are still hesitating about!"

Perhaps because he was too impatient, Jin Junli's voice became extremely hoarse, and every word he spoke was accompanied by an indescribable tearing feeling coming from his vocal cords.

The severe pain was like millions of ants gnawing at his throat, making him suffer so much that it was almost unbearable.

However, even so, he still endured the pain and continued, "Within 24 hours, they want me to hand over Zhang Ye. This is a dead end! No matter what we choose, the only thing that awaits us in the end is destruction!"

At this point, Jin Junli slammed the table, stood up, and shouted excitedly, "Now that we have reached this critical juncture of life and death, Your Majesty is the one who needs to personally take charge of the situation! Only Your Majesty can avert this crisis!"

Facing Jin Junli's near-out-of-control state, the middle-aged man frowned slightly. He slowly raised his hand and waved, trying to comfort the anxious young prince in front of him: "Young Prince, please calm down. I am well aware of your anxiety at the moment, but this matter is of no small importance. We must not act rashly. We must make a decision after careful consideration. We must not make a big mistake due to impulsiveness!"

As the Emperor's confidant and the royal family's only external liaison, Li Xingwen shoulders a responsibility as heavy as Mount Tai.

His every word and action represents the attitude of His Majesty, and any slight mistake may lead to unpredictable consequences.

Li Xingwen's expression was solemn as he spoke slowly, "From an emotional perspective, the Commander-in-Chief is a vital and irreplaceable figure, both to the resistance and to our royal family. At this moment, not only are you distraught, but even His Majesty is devoutly praying for the Commander-in-Chief."

However, Li Xingwen changed the subject and continued, "However, if we look at this matter from a global perspective, we'll realize that it's unwise to harbor a deep hatred for Zhang Ye because of this! Even if we can ultimately capture Zhang Ye and successfully exchange the commander-in-chief, this will inevitably anger the Independence Army. By then, I'm afraid we still won't be able to escape the dilemma of being surrounded by them on all sides."

Upon hearing this, Jin Junli's face was already filled with worry. He interrupted impatiently, "Alright, alright, stop spouting this useless nonsense! I've already pondered the interests involved countless times, and I've almost figured it out! Could you please just tell me directly what His Majesty has decided?"

He was fully aware of the serious consequences that this incident might cause, and its far-reaching impact and wide-ranging scope were beyond the imagination of ordinary people.

However, at this moment, the road before him was extremely narrow and there was almost no other choice.

The old man is not only his immediate superior, but also the biological father who gave him life.

These intricate relationships were intertwined like an invisible net that bound him tightly and made it impossible for him to break free.

Faced with the tremendous pressure of these two emotions, he felt as if he was a lone boat in the wind and waves, in danger of capsizing at any time.

But even so, the indomitable will deep in his heart still drives him forward bravely. Even if the abyss of death is waiting for him ahead, he decides to fight hard without flinching!

At this moment, Jin Junli had lost his patience to continue the conversation. His already gloomy face became even uglier, like the sky before a storm, so depressing that it made people breathless.

Li Xingwen, who was standing aside, looked at Jin Junli with difficulty. His eyes kept sweeping over his ferocious expression that looked like he wanted to eat someone, and he couldn't help feeling a chill in his heart.

After a brief struggle and hesitation, Li Xingwen finally mustered the courage to speak: "The current situation is extremely critical. In order to save the millions of innocent people in Silla and safeguard the supreme dignity of the royal family, Your Majesty... Your Majesty hopes that the Commander-in-Chief will step forward... and sacrifice his life for the country..."

Before he finished speaking, Jin Junli, who only wanted to rescue his father from danger, was struck by lightning and stood there in a daze.

He stared at Li Xingwen with wide eyes in disbelief, his face showing an expression of extreme horror.

At this moment, time seemed to freeze, and everything around him became blurred. Only the words Li Xingwen had just said kept echoing in his ears, shaking his soul over and over again.

Die for your country! ?

Your Majesty actually hopes that my father will sacrifice his life for the country!

What does this mean? Just giving up so easily?

Is he going to have to watch his own father die?!

"Hehe..." After a long time, a dry and desperate laugh came from Jin Junli's throat.

His eyes gradually became empty and lifeless, revealing endless desolation and sadness.

His body seemed to have lost its support and leaned limply against the corner of the table, as if his soul had been sucked out of him.

At this moment, his heart was filled with helplessness and regret. This feeling surged into his heart like a tide, drowning him.

"Good, good, what a sacrifice for the country..." Jin Junli muttered to himself, his voice trembling violently. He could never have imagined that His Majesty would make such a cold and heartless decision.

He had once been loyal to His Majesty, but now he felt as if the sky of faith in his heart had collapsed in an instant, shattering into countless pieces of ruins that could not be put together again.

Looking back on the past, the old man has experienced many vicissitudes and ups and downs in his life.

Back then, he was trapped in a cage, on the verge of life and death, but with his amazing perseverance and fearless courage, he broke out of the dark cage.

Afterwards, he led a group of royal descendants into seclusion in the mountains and lived an extremely hard life.

All they did was simply because they were unwilling to become slaves of others, and they could not tolerate the royal bloodline being defiled and humiliated.

For many years, the old man worked tirelessly day and night and spent most of his life.

After countless hardships and dangers, he finally succeeded in forming a resistance team, lighting a bright light in this dark world, and igniting a glimmer of hope for survival for millions of people in Silla.

However, the old man dedicated his whole life, but what did he get in return?

The almighty Majesty completely wiped out the old man's lifelong efforts with just a casual remark of "dying for the country".

These four light words were like an extremely sharp sword, ruthlessly piercing Jin Junli's already broken heart.

Great! That's great!

What clan members, what royal descendants!

When it comes to interests, he can even abandon his own uncle without hesitation.

snort!

His Majesty?

How can such a person be worthy of ruling the world, and how can he be called the king of a country!