Peace Order-Chapter 1485 - 139: King (End of Volume)
That intense passion almost stirred a subtle tremor and sigh within Ji Yanzhong’s heart. Such popularity, such demeanor, such influence had reached the level where a call to arms could crown him as a king.
Not to mention the current Red Emperor, Ji Zichang.
Even the wise and sage rulers of history had never had such renown at this age, never possessed such commanding presence to rally the four corners of the world.
Over the years, Marquis Qin Wu has fought on all fronts, from a fourteen-year-old fugitive to a ranger in Zhenbei City, reaching Jiangnan as the leader of the Wandering Army, then to master of the Qilin Army liberating the entire Jiangnan, fighting battles in the Western Regions and in the southwest.
Though still young, he has fought across the land, saved countless souls, and twice led the people across ten thousand miles. Li Guanyi’s popularity among the people is already known throughout the world.
Now, the people under his rule and the soldiers of the Qilin Army hold a simple belief: Compared to Chen Country’s tyrannical king and Ying Country’s emperor, Marquis Qin Wu feels more approachable and genuine.
Life with Marquis Qin Wu is better than in the other two countries.
Therefore, in the simple values of the people, it is clear that Marquis Qin Wu is unquestionably a good person, better than Emperor Chen or Emperor Ying, even the smallest child has a sense of ranking and competition.
People always wish for those they like to fare better.
The thoughts of the Qilin Army soldiers are even simpler.
Damn it, we won!
Lu Youxian of Chen Country, Yu Wen Lie of Ying Country, the legendary undefeated military god Jiang Su, all were defeated by our forces, the heroic reputation of our lord is not inferior to those two, so why is he only a marquis?
Even Chen Dingye, who conspired against Taiping Duke and oppressed Marshal Yue, has the title of emperor, and Jiang Wanxiang of Ying Country is also an emperor, so why is our lord still only a marquis? There is no reasoning in this!
Such public opinion, the morale of the army, is united.
This is the heart of the people, the public renown, surging like waves.
And an implicit consensus among the people under heaven—Li Guanyi already has ten thousand miles of territory, possesses the aura and foundation to balance with Emperor Chen and Emperor Ying, so with regard to his title and rank, it should be elevated.
Ji Yanzhong, holding a special Imperial Decree, walked through this tide of public sentiment, even he, having experienced countless affairs, could not help but feel his body tense, the clothes on his back drenched with sweat.
The Imperial Decree contained no specific title. 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺
Only the grand aspiration and ambition of "The world is vast, take what you desire."
Marquis Qin Wu once said, it should be the people under heaven who bestow a title upon him...
But from this perspective, can it be that in this era, to proclaim an emperor, to bestow an imperial title—though in this period, witnessing the Qilin Army, the Heavenly Strategy Mansion’s majestic momentum, there is already a vague premonition, and personally, he greatly admires and praises all that this young marquis has achieved.
However, considering his origins, his bloodline.
He could not help but feel a sense of pain.
The heroes of the past have yet to completely fade away, new heroes are beginning to reveal their fangs, being a marquis is insufficient, it is time to achieve imperial stature, if this is the case, then what should become of the Red Emperor’s lineage? Will their dignity be trampled by the heroes in these chaotic times?
Could the ultimate fate of the Red Emperor’s lineage be so tragic?
Thinking of this, Ji Yanzhong could not suppress the profound sorrow and helplessness welling up in his heart, not governed by reason.
When he met Li Guanyi, Li Guanyi was handling state affairs and military intelligence, dressed simply in a dark green round-collared loose robe, waist adorned with a leather and metal belt, carrying a sword hook, hair bound by a jade pin.
He smiled and said: "Uncle Ji, please sit, rest for a moment, and have some tea."
"I will finish these matters."
Ji Yanzhong, holding the Imperial Decree, inexplicably felt a pang in his heart, although Li Guanyi hadn’t changed much, his expression was gentle, yet his every move seemed to possess an indescribable aura and divine charm, subtly instilling a trace of trepidation within him.
This moment’s Li Guanyi appears to have changed more than before!
Only the grand momentum of heaven and earth can refine people.
Li Guanyi’s back already embodied the calm vigor of a hero that neither Ji Zichang nor Chen Dingye possessed, one cup of tea, Ji Yanzhong drank in a daze for quite a while, Li Guanyi resolved the military orders for troop movements and said: "Uncle hasn’t visited in a long time."
"It’s been a while since you’ve been to Jiangnan, hasn’t it?"
Ji Yanzhong remained silent for a long time, sighing softly, hiding nothing, he gently placed the Imperial Decree beside him, looked at Li Guanyi, and said: "Months ago, I, following the orders of the Red Emperor in Central State, brought the Imperial Decree here."
"At that time, you said, you wanted to wait until the matters at hand were resolved before we spoke of bestowing a title."
"Now, the chaos across the land has all subsided, the vast world has entered a stage of respite, it should be the time you mentioned, when matters are resolved, do you know when the title will be changed and announced to the world?"
Li Guanyi said: "Things and circumstances have reached this point, it will begin soon."
Ji Yanzhong’s heart tightened, asking: "Do you know what title you want, Marquis?"
His voice paused, actively stating: "Presently, the people and soldiers across the land, all hope for you to proclaim yourself emperor, or king, feeling that anything less cannot contend with Emperor Chen and Emperor Ying."
