SWDnovel Chapter 225 Wang Li: I'm fucking impressed!
Chapter 225 Wang Li: I'm fucking impressed!
At the entrance, Wang Li strode over.
His armor was covered in lime powder.
His face, hair, neck, and all exposed skin were covered with a thick layer of white powder, making him look like he had just rolled out of a lime pile.
His disheveled appearance, coupled with his stubborn gaze, made him look like Zhao Zilong reborn!
Everyone was astonished.
A barely perceptible sneer appeared on Shaofu Zongyu's lips.
coming!
They've arrived!
He knew that Wang Li, a prodigy, was proud and arrogant!
How could I possibly accept such a humiliating defeat?
Military exercises are, after all, military exercises, and there are many flaws. They can seize on any one irregularity and make a big fuss about it!
This will surely bring about a turning point in this matter!
Wang Li, don't let this old man down!
Just as Wang Li passed by the procession of officials!
Shao Fu Zongyu stepped forward and said to Wang Li in a low, urgent voice:
"Nephew Wang Lixian, this defeat is suspicious!"
"If you've been wronged, don't suffer in silence!"
"Do whatever you want! I'll definitely speak up for you!"
Wang Li was taken aback. He hadn't expected that this young master of the Imperial Household Department, with whom he didn't usually have much interaction, would be so supportive of him!
My confidence immediately increased!
He nodded emphatically and strode forward.
On the dragon throne, Ying Zheng's lips curled up slightly, revealing a playful smile.
He looked at the son of his beloved general and spoke slowly, his voice carrying a hint of consideration:
"Oh? The son of the Marquis of Tongwu, do you have any objections?"
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Wang Li walked to the center and knelt down on one knee in front of Ying Zheng with a "thump".
He gave a standard military salute!
He raised his head, his eyes shining brightly.
"Your Majesty! I have an objection!"
"Your Majesty, I humbly beg you to grant my request!"
"Your subject...is willing to relinquish military merits and titles to join the Immortal Master's army!"
"Starting as a lowly soldier, I will learn the true art of warfare from the immortal master!"
As soon as he said that, time seemed to stand still!
The entire city of Xianyang fell silent!
Everyone's brains went blank.
Meng Tian's face, which had just returned to normal, was once again contorted into an unbelievable shape.
Feng Quji had just straightened his beard when he accidentally plucked one out.
"Li'er!!"
Wang Ben was the first to shout. He rushed to his son in three strides and roared,
"Are you crazy? Do you know what you're saying?"
Shaofu Zongyu felt like he couldn't catch his breath and almost suffocated on the spot.
His eyes widened as he stared intently at Wang Li!
That's not how the script was written!
Shouldn't you be here to complain?
Why did they turn around and defect to the enemy?
Wang Li ignored her father's anger and the shocked looks of others.
His gaze was incredibly firm as he stared directly at Ying Zheng.
"Your Majesty! In this battle, I, Wang Li, accept defeat wholeheartedly!"
"My prized military strategies are as childish and laughable as a three-year-old child before the Immortal Master!"
"My overconfident bravery was nothing but a tool to be manipulated by the immortal master!"
"This battle made me realize that I, Wang Li, possess only the courage of a common man, but lack the wisdom of a general!"
"I no longer wish to be a frog in a well!"
"I humbly beseech Your Majesty to grant me permission to follow the Immortal Master and learn the unfathomable art of war!"
"If I fail to complete my studies, I will never again set foot in the military!"
His voice was firm and resonant, carrying a clear and powerful tone!
These words left everyone present feeling incredulous.
Especially Wang Ben!
He stared blankly at his son, as if he were seeing him for the first time.
He knows his son's personality too well!
Unyielding and proud to the core!
How could the failure of a single exercise have brought about such a transformative change in him?
The faces of the civil officials present turned ashen.
One of the middle-aged officials nudged Zong Yu, the Junior Minister of the Imperial Household, who was standing in front of him.
His tone carried a hint of sarcasm:
"Lord Zong! Your encouragement just now was truly sincere!"
"Anyone who didn't know better would think it was a 'shill' hired by Zhang Fan!"
Shaofu Zongyu's face was even more ashen than that of a dead man, a mixture of pale and ashen.
His body stiffened, and he opened his mouth, but couldn't utter a single word.
He never expected things to take such a bizarre turn!
Zhang Fan actually "won"!
Moreover, he won over Wang Li, that arrogant and headstrong young man, who was completely convinced and even took the initiative to ask to become his apprentice!
Now, all the scheming and all the backup plans have become a joke!
He suppressed the metallic taste in his throat, forced himself to remain calm, and whispered to his colleagues around him:
"This boy is cunning and deceitful, and he's adept at manipulating people!"
"How could a military prodigy like Wang Li be deceived by him?"
"Gentlemen! Tomorrow morning at court, we will collectively present our memorial!"
"Zhang Fan holds multiple positions: National Protector, Commander of the Imperial Guards, and now he's tasked with recruiting a high-ranking military figure like Wang Li. How can he possibly manage all of these things alone?"
"Reduce their power and divide and rule!"
Upon hearing this, the group exchanged glances, though unwilling to accept it.
But they knew they were now in a difficult situation.
Since things had come to this point, I had no choice but to bite the bullet and agree.
A deep sense of helplessness welled up in their hearts!
Who would have thought that a military exercise that could have been used to weaken Zhang Fan would turn out like this!
a long time.
From the dragon throne came Ying Zheng's hearty laughter of satisfaction.
"Hahaha! Great!"
"What a remarkable Wang Li! What a spirit of not being discouraged despite defeat!"
Ying Zheng slowly stood up, walked down the steps, and personally helped Wang Li up.
"To be unmoved by external gains or losses, to feel shame and then act courageously—there is no greater virtue than this!"
"Wang Ben, you've raised a fine son!"
He patted Wang Li on the shoulder, his eyes full of approval.
"Granted! I grant your request!"
"However, your position as the heir apparent of the Marquis of Tongwu cannot be revoked. As the heir apparent, you shall serve under the Immortal Master and receive orders!"
Ying Zheng was overjoyed and gave Wang Li a few more words of encouragement before returning to the palace, completely satisfied.
Before leaving, he left behind a message.
"By imperial decree, summon the National Protector Master Zhang Fan to Zhangtai Palace immediately!"
……
The military exercise is over!
Zhang Fan was slowly walking towards Xianyang City, preparing to find a good place to welcome his brothers back.
However, the nearly one thousand soldiers behind him thought differently.
"The Immortal Master is mighty!"
"The Immortal Master is awesome!"
It's unclear who started it, but a few overly excited soldiers suddenly rushed forward.
Without saying a word, they grabbed Zhang Fan's arms and legs and forcefully threw him into the air!
"Ohhh!"
Followed by.
Mo Feng, who hadn't even realized what was happening, also received the same treatment.
Thus, a scene of immense joy unfolded on the main road leading to Xianyang.
Nearly a thousand soldiers surrounded and carried their commander Zhang Fan and strategist Mo Feng in turns, tossing them into the air again and again!
The cheers were deafening, startling the two people who had been thrown into the air, turning pale.
A fast horse galloped from the city, and the figure on horseback shouted in a tearful voice as he rode:
"Immortal Master! Immortal Master! His Majesty has issued a decree!"
"You must go to Zhangtai Palace immediately!"