Son-in-law Heaven Emperor Xiao Yi-Chapter 501 - Military Orders
"Xiao Yi, hand over the commander's seal!"
Yang Kun stepped forward, his face grim as he looked at Xiao Yi.
Immediately, more than a dozen civil and military officials followed suit, their gazes fixed intently on Xiao Yi.
The position of Commander-in-chief of the armed forces.
This was about their future prospects and even their lives; naturally, they could not just let it go.
Xiao Yi narrowed his eyes and assessed Yang Kun, saying indifferently, "The Emperor isn't in a hurry, yet the eunuch is frantic. His Majesty hasn't even spoken yet, and you are just merely a prince. When did it become your turn to call the shots here regarding the position of Commander-in-chief?"
Yang Kun's face turned red with shame and anger.
He was the distinguished Crown Prince, the one most likely to inherit the throne.
In the vast Great Qian Dynasty, how many would dare to speak to him in this manner?
However...
Thinking of Xiao Yi's frightening combat power, Yang Kun subconsciously shrank his neck, and his momentum also weakened a bit. Hesitating, he looked toward several military generals by his side.
One of them, clad in tiger armor, stepped forward. This man had a surging Qi-Blood, the Evil Qi on his body as sharp as a blade, and he said coldly, "The position of Commander-in-chief is of utmost importance. You, with neither experience in leading troops into battle, nor any matchless military achievements, what qualifications do you have to sit in this seat?"
Yang Ling whispered, "This man is Left General Yuchi Feng, a rare fierce general in the army!"
Xiao Yi nodded and looked at Yuchi Feng, saying indifferently, "According to what the General suggests, who then is fit to take over the position?"
Yuchi Feng's voice was low like thunder as he responded indifferently, "It must at least be a Great General who is highly respected and able to command the loyalty of the thousands upon thousands in the Great Qian Dynasty army, such as General Yan Wei, General Fuhai, and so on..."
Yan Wei and Liu Fuhai were among the top ten generals of the Great Qian Dynasty, each with their own immortalized military exploits.
Each one holding undying achievements.
Dressed in green dragon armor, General Baisheng Zhang Dekai stepped forward. He was a rare scholar-general in the military, with a flowing beard, a face as fine as jade, eyes sharp as swords, and his profound voice resonating, "With the War King's resignation, the military commander should naturally be recommended by the ministers and generals together. To just decide on you as the commander like this, I'm afraid there will be objections throughout the military ranks!"
"Objections? Then I'll fight until their objections are no more!"
Xiao Yi said with a faint smile, his icy gaze sweeping over the place. The generals and ministers who were just clamoring all closed their mouths and bowed their heads.
Fearing Xiao Yi would remember their faces.
One might get their head cut off in the dead of night without knowing.
"A bunch of useless things..."
Xiao Yi scoffed and then said, "To you all, this position of Commander-in-chief seems invaluable, worth fighting over till you crack your skulls. But to me, it's no better than dog crap. However, since you don't want me to sit in this position, then I just want to sit on it all the more!"
"You..."
"Xiao Yi, you're too arrogant!"
"Do you really think there's no one in the army who can deal with you?"
The crowd roared angrily.
Yuchi Feng snorted coldly, stomped the ground, and roared, "If you become the commander, I will be the first to refuse." clang! He threw his armored helmet on the ground and said coldly, "If you are to be the commander, then I do not care to be the Left General anymore!"
"Then have it as you wish!"
The response was a cold punch.
Wow!
The mighty Yuchi Feng, of the Eightfold Dharma Manifestation Realm, couldn't even see how Xiao Yi had struck before he was viciously sent flying, his face caved in, blood spraying from his mouth.
Like a kite with its string cut, he crashed to the ground far away, his eyes rolling up as he completely passed out.
Hiss!
The onlookers exchanged looks.
Xiao Yi's gaze was as cold as ice as he looked around, "Who else has objections?"
"Xiao Yi, how dare you lay hands on a meritorious official, you're seeking death!"
"You're too disdainful of everyone!"
"Your Majesty, we beg you to decree a severe punishment for Xiao Yi..."
Yang Kun led the crowd, all looking to Emperor Qian.
Emperor Qian was expressionless.
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Utterly silent.
He had not expected Yang Yuhuan to be so decisive as to hand the command seal directly to Xiao Yi.
This disrupted his plans.
But...
Given the current need for Xiao Yi to deal with the God Devouring Ants' army, Emperor Qian found it inappropriate to act against Xiao Yi at this moment and strip him of the command seal. After a moment of hesitation, Emperor Qian looked at Xiao Yi, "Xiao Yi, what's your opinion?"
Shrugging his shoulders, Xiao Yi said with an indifferent look, "I said before, I have no interest in the position. But, since I see so many people who don't want me to sit in this seat, I insist on sitting here all the more!"
"Nonsense! What do you think the position of commander is? A toy for playing house?"
Zhang Dekai breathed a sigh of relief upon confirming that Yuchi Feng had no threat to his life, and then turned to Xiao Yi, rebuking coldly, "Commanding the three armies is not only a power but also a responsibility. To sit in this position, you must possess the strength to deter the three armies..."
"Strength?"
Xiao Yi looked at Zhang Dekai with interest and touched his chin, "Do you think my strength is insufficient?"
"Uh..."
Zhang Dekai's face stiffened.
How was Xiao Yi's strength?
That was something everyone had witnessed!
With his strength, serving as the commander of the three armies was utterly unproblematic.
Zhang Dekai's eyes darted around, then he continued, "Your strength is certainly not an issue, but having strength alone is not enough for a commander. You also need sufficient prestige, which means having enough military merits. Do you have them?"
"Military merits?"
Xiao Yi nodded and said, "You make a good point!"
Zhang Dekai felt a surge of joy in his heart.
He was about to speak.
Xiao Yi continued, "Give me ten days. I will head to the Northern Territory, annihilate the God Devouring Ants army and return. That should suffice for military merits, right?"
"What?"
Zhang Dekai was astounded.
The crowd was also stunned, "Ten days? To annihilate the God Devouring Ants army?"
"You must be dreaming!"
"Didn't you hear the news brought back by General Yan Yinghao? How terrifying is that God Devouring Ants army? They devour mountains when they encounter them, and people when they encounter them, and they are constantly growing. How will you exterminate them?"
Emperor Qian also frowned slightly, looking at Xiao Yi with bewilderment, "Xiao Yi, are you aware that there is no room for jest in military matters?"
Xiao Yi calmly replied, "Of course I'm aware!"
Emperor Qian showed a pensive expression.
On the side, Yang Kun's eyes shifted cunningly, and a vicious plan sprung into his mind, "Xiao Yi, are you saying that you alone will annihilate the God Devouring Ants army within ten days?"
Xiao Yi glanced at Yang Kun.
This man was indeed malicious!
For anyone else to face the God Devouring Ants army alone would surely mean certain death.
However...
Xiao Yi simply said, "Indeed!"
"Do you dare to swear a military oath?" Yang Kun's eyes flashed red as he questioned.
Xiao Yi raised an eyebrow, "Why wouldn't I dare? If I can't eradicate the God Devouring Ants army within ten days, I will relinquish my command..."
"Agreed!"
Yang Kun, afraid that Xiao Yi would back out, quickly spoke up and turned to Emperor Qian, bowing, "Please bear witness, Your Majesty. Xiao Yi has sworn a military oath. He will slay the God Devouring Ants army alone within ten days. If he fails, he will hand over his command!"
"Hold on!"
Xiao Yi casually said, "Since we're making a military oath, the crown prince can't expect to benefit without any risk, right? If I fail, I will relinquish my command. But if I succeed, are you willing to withdraw from the succession battle henceforth?"
Hiss!
Yang Kun's face changed drastically.
To withdraw from the imperial succession? That was out of the question!
Yang Kun said through clenched teeth, "You want me to withdraw from the succession? Wishful thinking!"
Xiao Yi scoffed, "A useless coward, aspiring to become Emperor yet lacking even this bit of courage? If the Great Qian Dynasty falls into your hands, won't it just become a lamb led to slaughter?"
"You..."
Yang Kun's face turned from pale to flushed, but he really didn't dare to swear such a military oath!
Better safe than sorry!
If Xiao Yi truly had a way to deal with the God Devouring Ants army, then wouldn't Yang Kun be in a tight spot?
Xiao Yi said, "If the crown prince isn't brave enough, I have another proposal. If I destroy the God Devouring Ants army, you will kneel before me and kowtow ten times. How about that?"
"This..."
After hesitating for a moment, Yang Kun bit the bullet and said, "Agreed, it's a deal!"
"It's a deal!"
Xiao Yi nodded, then looked towards Emperor Qian, "Your Majesty, please grant me ten days. Once I have annihilated the God Devouring Ants army, I will then take over the position of the commander of the three armies!"
Emperor Qian remained silent for a moment, then nodded, "Granted!"
