xymnovel Chapter 854 The Incomplete Dao Soldier
Chapter 854 The Incomplete Dao Soldier
"I Summon Famous Generals from All History in Another World" - Stunning writing style and a thrilling plot!
"Father, are there any other powerful families we can try to win over?"
Yin Jingyi looked at Yin Ting expectantly and asked, "Now that we've reached this critical juncture, every bit of strength we have increases our chances of winning."
"Of course there are others, such as the Sun family, who are vice ministers of the Ministry of Rites. The Sun family has been officials for generations and has considerable influence in the court."
"When the late emperor ascended the throne, the Sun family was suppressed by the royal family due to a court struggle. Their family members were all demoted to the frontier and directly excluded from the center of power. How could the Sun family accept this?"
"As long as we offer them high-ranking positions and generous salaries, the Sun family will definitely be willing to serve us."
Yin Ting smiled slightly. Having served as a loyal dog of the Great Qian Dynasty for so many years, he was well aware of all the secrets and intrigues within the Great Qian.
Yin Jingyi felt a surge of excitement as he listened to his father's words.
These powerful families were all forces that could not be ignored within the dynasty.
If they could unite and fight against the royal family, then they would have a glimmer of hope.
"Father, how should we win over these powerful families?"
Yin Jingyi asked in a deep voice, "Winning over powerful families is no easy task, let alone this kind of business that could cost us our lives. They haven't been driven to the brink of despair, so I doubt many people would be willing to go crazy with them."
"Jingyi, you must remember that the reason why these powerful families are dissatisfied with the royal family is because their interests have been infringed upon."
"The world is bustling, all for profit; the world is bustling, all for gain. If we can offer them enough benefits, they will naturally be willing to join us."
"Furthermore, we must make them understand that only by cooperating with us can they protect their families and interests; otherwise, once the royal family has the time and resources, they will surely face certain doom."
Yin Ting smiled slightly, a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes.
Yin Jingyi nodded, secretly admiring his father's foresight.
Following his father's wishes, this contest is no longer a simple personal grudge, but another clash between the Great Qian Imperial City, and even the many powerful families and the Great Qian Dynasty, and even the royal family within the city!
"Jing Yi, have you ever heard of the 'Mysterious Netherworld Iron Guards'?"
Looking at Yin Jingyi's expectant gaze, Yin Ting smiled knowingly, then changed the subject, taking his thoughts back to the turbulent years of the Great Qian Dynasty.
Yin Jingyi frowned slightly upon hearing this. He seemed to have no recollection of this name, but his father's sudden mention of it must have a deeper meaning.
He shook his head, signaling his father to continue.
"That is a piece of history that has been buried in the dust, but it is also an indelible chapter in the history of the Great Qian Dynasty's foreign conquests."
"During the heyday of the Great Qian Dynasty, there should have been two Daoist armies that were renowned throughout the land. One was the heavy cavalry Daoist army led by Nangong Tianxia, which you know as the Thunder Dragon Cavalry. With the force of thunder, they swept across enemy countries and were invincible."
"The other one is the Xuanming Iron Guard. This Daoist army was once so famous that it surpassed the Thunder Swamp Dragon Cavalry."
Yin Ting's gaze became distant, as if piercing through the mists of time and returning to that era of heroes.
"The Xuanming Iron Guards are named after the phrase 'Xuanming cold and ruthless, iron-willed and unyielding,' implying that this unit is as cold and ruthless as Xuanming and as indestructible as iron bones."
"They were once a sharp sword in the Great Qian Dynasty's foreign wars, penetrating deep behind enemy lines countless times, winning victories against overwhelming odds, and establishing great military achievements."
"I remember once in a decisive battle against the northern barbarians, the Xuanming Iron Guards, with only a few thousand men, defeated an enemy force of one hundred thousand. That battle shook the entire northern border and spread the fame of the Great Qian Dynasty far and wide."
Yin Ting's gaze became distant, as if he had returned to that era of heroes.
"The commander of the Xuanming Iron Guard is an unparalleled genius from a prominent family. He is not only highly skilled in martial arts but also possesses exceptional wisdom. He led the Xuanming Iron Guard in numerous battles, achieving remarkable feats."
"At that time, the territory of the Great Qian Dynasty continued to expand due to the conquests of the Xuanming Iron Guards, and all the surrounding countries trembled under the iron hooves of the Great Qian."
As Yin Ting spoke, a glint of pride flashed in his eyes, along with a sense of nostalgia and reverence for the glorious past.
However, the good times didn't last long; after the glory came endless darkness and betrayal.
"But all of this changed dramatically after the late emperor ascended the throne."
Yin Ting's tone turned heavy, and a hint of pain flashed in his eyes.
"In order to consolidate his throne, the late emperor suppressed powerful clans and supported commoners, attempting to break the monopoly of the powerful clans on the government. Although this policy balanced the situation to some extent, it also sowed the seeds of future disaster."
"As a trump card in the hands of powerful families, the Xuanming Iron Guards naturally became a thorn in the side of the royal family."
"The late emperor, taking advantage of a foreign campaign, made a chilling decision—he actually reached a temporary reconciliation with the enemy nation, secretly revealing the Xuanming Iron Guard's marching route and battle plans to them!"
"In that battle, the Xuanming Iron Guards encountered an unprecedented ambush. The enemy country, with more than ten times our strength, used ingenious traps to launch a fierce siege against the Xuanming Iron Guards."
"On that day, the sky darkened, and blood stained battle robes. Although the Xuanming Iron Guards were brave and fearless, they still suffered heavy losses under the heavy ambush. Warhorses neighed, and the warriors' roars shook the heavens and the earth, but they could not stop the enemy who surged like a tide. Many brave warriors fell forever on that cold land, and their blood stained the glorious land that once belonged to the Great Qian Dynasty."
At this point, Yin Ting's voice choked with emotion, as if he had witnessed the fierce battle firsthand, his heart filled with mourning for the fallen heroes and anger at the royal family's betrayal.
"The Xuanming Iron Guard, this once mighty Daoist army, suffered a severe blow and was almost wiped out."
"Those survivors, filled with sorrow and endless resentment, returned to the Great Qian Dynasty, only to discover that the royal family they had sworn to serve had betrayed them and the entire Xuanming Iron Guard for short-term gains!"
"From then on, the name of the Xuanming Iron Guard became a taboo, and no one dared to mention it again."
"Fortunately, just as the Xuanming Iron Guards were about to be destroyed, our Yin family, along with several other powerful clans, joined forces to pull them back from the brink of death."
"We secretly placed them in a secluded place not far from the capital, a place with a strategic location that is easy to defend and difficult to attack, making it an excellent hiding place."
"Over the years, we have been secretly supporting them, allowing them to recuperate and rebuild their lives."
Yin Ting's gaze became distant as he looked at Yin Jingyi, his tone filled with anticipation.
"Jingyi, nowadays, many of the old members of this Daoist army, which has been hidden by a coalition of powerful families, harbor resentment towards the Great Qian imperial family."
"They are burning with the flames of revenge, waiting for the right moment to erupt like a volcano and completely devour the royal family. And you are the one who creates that moment."
"If we can unite the Xuanming Iron Guards, along with the strength of powerful families like the Feng, Liu, and Tong clans, what great things could we not accomplish?"
"While the royal family is powerful, they may not be that strong against our combined strength!"