Chapter 316: Subjugating the Poyu and Yu clans
It must be said, this was the first time Ge Long had felt killing intent from Sun Yu.
And this killing intent was surprisingly so powerful...
It made Ge Long, who had been on countless battlefields, feel a chill down his spine...
Hearing this, Sun Yu sneered.
"Hmph, Marshal Ge Long, I didn't expect you to be so foolishly loyal. Does that mean if I become the Emperor one day, you would also choose to obey me without any questions or doubts?
Moreover, a general outside the capital is not bound by all military orders, let alone with so many problems and questions surrounding this arrest warrant incident and the succession incident. How could I just obediently go back?
If I go back now, what if what awaits me isn't a welcome ceremony, but a trap to imprison me?! After all, it's well-known that I am the Crown Prince's man..."
Listening to Sun Yu's words, Ge Long spoke in a weak tone.
"That shouldn't be the case, you are a Frost Flame Earl after all..."
"Hmph, Marshal Ge Long, what's a Frost Flame Earl? Even a Marquis, if they block someone's path to becoming Emperor, can be eliminated..."
Sun Yu looked at Ge Long, who was currently displaying a strange, clear foolishness, and sneered.
"Then what do you plan to do now?!"
Seeing that he couldn't persuade Sun Yu, Ge Long could only ask helplessly.
"Wait..."
"Wait for what?!"
"Wait for the Crown Prince to come... The reason Xue Beng is so eager for me to return must be because he doesn't want me to meet the Crown Prince. After all, Xue Beng knows very well that once I meet the Crown Prince, my troops will become the reliance for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to return to Heaven Dou City!
It must be precisely for this reason that Xue Beng issued twelve golden warrants in a row to recall me, all to ensure that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has no capital to resist. In this world, I believe no one besides me would go all out for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince now..."
Sun Yu spoke with a calm tone and a peaceful expression.
Ge Long looked at Sun Yu's tranquil face, and his heart was filled with emotion.
Sun Yu, he is a good child.
Even with Xue Qinghe, Crown Prince in his current state, Sun Yu not only showed no resistance or disdain, but instead specifically defied the current new Emperor for his sake.
With such a loyal subordinate, what more could one ask for...
Just as the atmosphere in the camp became complicated, one of Sun Yu's personal guards quickly walked in again.
Upon entering, this personal guard first respectfully bowed to Marshal Ge Long.
Then he looked at Sun Yu and spoke respectfully.
"My Lord, Niu Gao, the patriarch of the Defense Clan from Longxing City, and Yang Wudi, the patriarch of the Breaking Clan from Baiyun City, are both waiting outside the city to meet you!"
Hearing this, Sun Yu raised an eyebrow and sighed inwardly.
"They're finally here... I've been waiting for you all..."
With the war having progressed this far, only a few kingdoms, where these two clans reside, remain among the Star Luo Empire's border vassal kingdoms.
Therefore, to advance further, these two variables must first be resolved.
Thus, not long ago, Sun Yu had Bai He go ahead as a scout to see if they would choose to join directly or choose to fight.
There was no second option.
And Ge Long, who was on the side and had intended to persuade Sun Yu further, also changed his expression slightly after hearing these two names.
This kid, he actually called these two over. Could it be that he also wants to emulate the Clear Sky Sect from back then and bring them under his command?!
If Ge Long remembered correctly, the Star Luo Empire's imperial family had tried to win them over countless times back then.
But they had never succeeded.
"Let them come in first!!"
Just as Ge Long's expression was incredibly complex.
He heard Sun Yu casually speak.
"Yes, My Lord..."
Seeing the situation, Ge Long immediately found a seat and sat down.
He was ready to see exactly what Sun Yu intended to do.
Soon, led by the personal guard, two burly men—one with a muscular, tiger-backed, bear-waisted physique, and the other lean with a sharp face—quickly followed the personal guard inside.
"My Lord, Niu Gao, the patriarch of the Defense Clan, and Yang Wudi, the patriarch of the Breaking Clan, have been brought in..."
"Mm, you may leave..."
"Patriarch Niu Gao, Patriarch Yang Wudi, I've heard much about you, please sit..."
Niu Gao and Yang Wudi looked at Sun Yu, who exuded a murderous aura cultivated from long-term warfare, and their hearts couldn't help but tremble.
After a subtle glance at each other, their vigilance towards Sun Yu deepened.
They had heard much from Bai He about the deeds of this youngest Frost Flame Earl.
Now it seemed they had thought too simply before...
Afterward, following Sun Yu's instructions.
Yang Wudi and Niu Gao both sat down.
Servants quickly brought wine and two exquisitely crafted jade boxes.
Looking at the delicate jade boxes placed before them, Yang Wudi and Niu Gao didn't know what was inside.
But they knew even more clearly the saying, 'one does not accept gifts without merit.'
Therefore, they did not open the jade boxes in front of them, but instead first engaged in a brief, polite exchange of compliments with Sun Yu.
Then Yang Wudi spoke with a solemn tone.
"Frost Flame Earl, thank you for your kindness, but my Breaking Clan is accustomed to being unrestrained and no longer wishes to get involved in the affairs of nobles..."
"My Lord Frost Flame Earl, our Defense Clan is the same. As long as you do not attack our two clans during the siege, we will not resist you!"
Niu Gao also spoke at an opportune moment.
To this, Sun Yu chuckled softly.
"Gentlemen, I don't know if Bai He has told you about my principles of conduct, but here I can explain them to you thoroughly once more. With me, there are only two choices: either join me and become my subordinate, or face annihilation by the iron hooves of my great army. There is no third option!"
"....."
As soon as Sun Yu uttered these words, Niu Gao and Yang Wudi, who had been thinking about how to politely decline without offending Sun Yu, both froze.
They hadn't expected Sun Yu to speak so directly, leaving no room for negotiation.
Immediately, Yang Wudi and Niu Gao slowly stood up and spoke with solemn expressions.
"In that case, I believe there's nothing more for us to discuss. Frost Flame Earl, we shall meet again..."
"Wait..."
"What, Frost Flame Earl, do you intend to keep us here? If you force us to stay, it won't be good for your reputation!"
When two armies are at war, envoys are not to be harmed.
Especially since Yang Wudi and Niu Gao were targets Sun Yu wanted to win over.
If this matter were to spread.
Who would dare to accept Sun Yu's offer of surrender in the future?
While there is a saying in warfare that one should never be tired of deceit.
However, if deceit goes too far, it can become a laughingstock of history.
The most typical example is the origin of the nickname 'Jiangdong Jerry'...
"Haha, of course not. I just want you to open the jade boxes I gave you. If you are willing to join me, the contents of the jade boxes will be yours. If you truly wish to leave, I have no objection, but at the very least, wouldn't it be better to open the jade boxes and see my sincerity before deciding whether to leave? It won't waste much of your time anyway..."
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