OBS Chapter 79
Chapter 79
"What did you say? That person is strong enough to break through thick plate armor and kill the Templar Knights, including Rhodes, with his shockwave?"
A sharp voice came from afar.
Li Xin subconsciously slowed his pace.
Sure enough, the vague sense of unease that had been creeping into my mind did not deceive me after all.
Letting the other person come back... and sure enough, he exposed all his secrets.
Let's listen to what they have to say.
Li Xin leaped into the courtyard.
Between the walls and upturned eaves, one could see deep courtyards and pavilions arranged in rows...
A short, thin figure dressed in black with his head covered by a black cloth stood with his back to me, bowing and reporting.
Opposite him sat a pale-faced young man in an embroidered robe, with his chest exposed and his hair tied in a high ponytail.
The man's brows and eyes were filled with malice as he roared, "Didn't you fire a couple of shots to see what kind of guy he was?"
"Yagyu-kun, you'd better not think like that."
Gao Tianyun just wanted to give it a try, but now his body is long gone.
Its once-great reputation has become a joke.
"He's just a petty thief among the Chinese, someone who doesn't know anything about the world."
After being praised by the world, they actually think they're someone important just because they're good at shooting.
"Just because Wuyin Mingsan isn't good enough doesn't mean you aren't."
The young man in the floral robe snorted coldly, a smirk playing on his lips: "If that man hadn't died so early, I, Liu Sheng Bailang, would really like to test him to see if he could withstand my swift blade."
"Even my subordinates won't do."
A hint of fear appeared on Wuyin's face.
"If it were just about being fast with a gun and fast with agility, that would be fine."
That person seemed to possess extraordinary abilities, able to see their opponent clearly even in extremely complex environments and strike first.
"If I had intervened, I'm afraid we wouldn't be seeing you now."
"You hidden people are all like this, hiding and doing things that can't be seen in the light... The gods are like this, and so are the underworld people."
"Alright, besides being strong, fast, and an excellent marksman, what else is so remarkable about Li Xin?"
"Furthermore, this person's techniques are exquisite and his martial arts are unfathomable. If we were to face him head-on, we must not let him strike first, otherwise, the consequences would be dire."
"As for martial arts, among a bunch of pigs, there's actually someone like him. This person must not be allowed to live."
A fierce glint flashed in Yagyu Hakuro's eyes as he asked again, "Have Lord Gendo and Lord Momoi given any instructions?"
"Everyone says we can't ruin this grand plan, so we'll put aside the matter of mere civilian martial arts practitioners for now."
Lord Haruno, however, had a different opinion.
It was said that the backbone of East Asian warriors' fighting spirit must be broken, so that China would worship the Great Winning Empire in all aspects, from literature to martial arts.
As a result, all the elites of China went to Japan to learn from masters, which naturally made them feel inferior.
Lord Ito also agreed with this suggestion.
"That's right, my brother was indeed farsighted. As for other grand plans or not, I don't understand them."
However, one thing is clear...
If you raise a dog, the first thing you have to do is train it to obey. Once it's obedient, the rest will be easier.
Liu Sheng Bailang gently stroked the blade and said, "Moreover, this dragon vein is related to the hearts and minds of the people, so we cannot give it up."
On the other hand, the Anssa people started with the church, using economic incentives to try to subvert people's hearts from the inside out, thereby seizing the dragon's energy and the nation's fortune.
Only they can do this; we don't have the resources.
The only way is to subdue this country with overwhelming force.
It's laughable, really. Four hundred million people, all tamed like dogs, they probably wouldn't mind changing masters again.
"That's difficult to do, isn't it? It would probably create a lot more enemies."
"Enemies? If they don't obey, a few beatings will make them listen."
"What Yagyu-kun says is quite right."
Wuying Mingsan chuckled and echoed.
He actually felt that as long as all the tough nuts to crack were removed from this land, it would be possible.
By taking action from multiple sides simultaneously, all Chinese people will feel that they are incompetent, and that means they really are incompetent.
Humans admire strength, and the fortune of dragon veins naturally follows suit.
The Anssa and Caucasians wanted to conquer each other spiritually, implanting their culture deep into the hearts of the other side, and subduing the enemy without fighting.
The Great Victory Empire, however, was impatient with this slow, insidious process. Unable to seize the initiative, it resorted to physical conquest.
This is actually the same principle.
Once you've won them over, they'll listen to whatever you say. That's what those people who entered the pass did back then.
As it turned out, the effect was very good.
As for who will ultimately seize the dragon vein's fortune and have the last laugh, it all depends on who can perform the best tricks.
"I wholeheartedly agree with something that person said unintentionally. He wanted to become the top martial arts champion. Haha, don't you think it would be interesting if their top martial arts champion were just a servant in my household?"
Yagyu Hakuro laughed heartily.
Beside him knelt a burly man, as strong as a mountain of flesh, saying, "Young master, you can trust me, I, Lu Pingchuan, no, I will definitely defeat all the Chinese, the red-haired people, and the American people. I'm determined to win the title of martial arts champion."
"Did you hear that, Lord Mingyuan? My servant was born with divine strength and is highly skilled in martial arts."
No matter what weapon it is, he can use it freely in his hands.
However, he doesn't know much about the military strategy exam. That's why you'll need to teach him properly.
"The Japanese are arrogant and boastful. They are a small country with few people. How dare they look down on our great China?"
A middle-aged voice, shouting and cursing.
Li Xin couldn't help but nod slightly upon hearing this.
This person has backbone.
"Haha, is this guy still dreaming? The mighty China? Bah! In the naval battle that day, you were utterly defeated."
Afterwards, do you know how much money your high-ranking official had to pay us, kneeling before us and barking like a dog?
Two hundred million, two hundred million taels of silver! I've never even heard of such a thing, let alone seen it...
Furthermore, in four major cities, they opened treaty ports for us.
Believe it or not, if we wanted to, we could just occupy it... If it weren't for all the islands and land we'd given up, do you think your China would still exist?
Liu Sheng Bailang laughed so hard he could barely breathe.
"Old man, do you know how we got to the capital of China this time? We were invited by your emperor."
It was obtained by your advisors and ministers who begged and pleaded with them.
They're even hoping that Ito-sama will become the prime minister of your country, handing over all economic power to us. Isn't that ridiculous? It's like making your Chinese emperor a grandson!
Haha, that's hilarious! Even if we ate you all up and left you with nothing but a bone, it would be better than what your own people did. Isn't that funny?
"You, you, I'll fight you to the death, pfft..."
The middle-aged man was clearly furious and, unable to refute the argument, rushed forward.
Then, the burly man, Toyama Hirakawa, swept his arm across him, sending him flying backward. He rolled several times on the ground and spat out a mouthful of blood.
"Those who know what's good for them should be taught military strategy and tactics properly. Oh, and archery and horsemanship as well."
Otherwise, I wouldn't mind letting my servants taste the flavors of your precious daughter and old wife.
"Also, Lu Pingchuan has now replaced your apprentice Li Sanhe's name and registered on the list of candidates for the imperial examination."
Because Li Sanhe was ungrateful and tried to report the crime, his entire family was killed and fed to wolfhounds.
Zhang Mingyuan, you don't want your family to follow in his footsteps, do you?
To be honest, I don't understand why you're so angry.
When you passed the imperial examination, you were quite resourceful and skilled in martial arts. However, you were not only replaced by someone else as a martial arts graduate, but you were also given a minor post as a garrison officer.
"For so many years I've worked diligently, until I retired in old age, and received no favors in return. Why have I remained so loyal?"
"brute."
Zhang Mingyuan roared.
They get up and charge forward again.
Unfortunately, his right leg was lame.
Due to old age and physical weakness, he suffered many hidden injuries, and his martial arts skills declined significantly.
Not only is the speed very slow, but the physical strength is also declining.
This time, before he could even get close, Toyama Hirakawa kicked him in the chest, and he couldn't even get up.
"If you won't listen to reason, you'll have to suffer the consequences. Hirakawa, just kill him."
Three-legged toads are hard to find, but martial arts graduates are plentiful; you can ask someone else for advice.
Remember to bring his wife and daughter here later; they have to keep their word.
"You beast!"
Zhang Mingyuan let out a loud wail.
"You're crying so loudly, are you trying to attract the attention of your imperial court?"
Unfortunately, it was no use. Even if the Nine Gates Admiral came, he would still have to pay his respects politely.
Furthermore, they personally stabbed you in the back, blaming you for damaging diplomatic relations between the two countries.
Even if you shout until you're hoarse, no one will care, believe it or not?
Liu Sheng Bailang watched Zhang Mingyuan's wailing with great interest and smiled nonchalantly.
I don't believe it.
Before the eyes of the people present, a figure appeared in the courtyard.
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