The protagonist of this crossover film and television series is disrupting the plot again.

Chapter 412 The Young Singer's Journey 81

At that time, the Prince of Langya was still alive, and they could still comfort themselves that as long as the Prince of Langya was alive, they would eventually have their day.

But the result?

The Prince of Langya is dead!

He died with the charge of treason on his head.

Faced with the successive suppression from Emperor Mingde, they could only choose to retire from the military and return to their hometowns, or silently endure the oppression.

Now, four years have passed, and just as they have gradually gotten used to this mundane life, Ye Xiaoying suddenly appears and invites them to join forces to build a great cause and support the Little Langya King as emperor.

So they donned their armor once more, ready to fight. However, just as they were about to point their swords at Tianqi and triumph, Ye Xiaoying told them that the King of Langya had died willingly, and the young King of Langya did not wish to be emperor. Therefore, this rebellion was to be called off.

The rebellion is now off!

How ridiculous! Utterly ridiculous!

What do these people consider treason? Are they playing house?

Treason is a capital crime punishable by confiscation of property and extermination of the entire clan!

Even if they haven't actually put their plans into action yet, once Emperor Mingde finds out about their previous schemes, how will they possibly survive?

They weren't afraid of death; they were simply unwilling to die in such an absurd way.

What's wrong with that?

Ye Xiaoying looked at the generals below with complicated emotions, his heart filled with hatred that seemed to be bleeding.

During this period, he was so focused on the war between Beili and Nanjue that he did not realize that his generals had quietly defected to the Red King Xiao Yu.

The generals lowered their heads silently, subconsciously avoiding Ye Xiaoying's gaze.

Previously, the reason why Xiao Yu did not rush to win over these generals was because they were all focused on supporting Xiao Lingchen as emperor and would never defect to him, so it was not a waste of effort.

Instead, he chose to wait in secret for the right moment. Only after Ye Xiaoying and Xiao Lingchen announced that the rebellion had been abandoned, and the generals were filled with various negative emotions such as disappointment, anger, fear, resentment, and panic, did he extend an olive branch at the opportune time.

However, although the people had wavered in their hearts, they still did not want to pledge allegiance to Xiao Yu.

Because in their hearts, there was an even more ideal choice—Prince Yong'an, Xiao Chuhe.

Xiao Chuhe was Emperor Mingde's most beloved prince, as well as Xiao Ruofeng's nephew and apprentice. He was also exceptionally talented and was seen by the world as a chosen one, the only candidate to inherit the throne.

Xiao Yu naturally understood this, which is why he used Luo Qingyang to lure the seriously injured Xiao Se to the border.

Thus, the moment Xiao Se stepped into the military camp, Xiao Yu's plan was finally perfectly executed.

At this moment, Xiao Se's hidden meridians were damaged, rendering him unable to fight and potentially fatal at any moment.

His arrival was like the last straw that broke the camel's back, completely shattering the hesitation and struggle in the hearts of the generals.

The White King has a disease in both eyes, and now he has lost the Emperor's favor.

Prince Yong'an was seriously injured and his life was nearing its end.

Now, the only person most likely to ascend the throne is Xiao Yu.

Therefore, whether to save their lives or to fight for true glory, the generals had no choice but to surrender to Xiao Yu.

"General, although Prince Yong'an is both a man of great talent and military prowess, he is currently seriously injured and is not fit to continue military affairs. I urge you to rescind your order and allow His Highness Prince Chi to take command of the Langya Army instead."

Since Ye Xiaoying was able to reach the position of Grand General, he was naturally not stupid. When he saw that everyone was like this, he quickly understood the reason.

But it's precisely because I've figured it out that I find it even harder to accept.

Ye Xiaoying struggled to stand up, supporting himself on the table with both hands. But as soon as he opened his mouth, he coughed up blood again, and then collapsed backward, powerless.

"Father!" Ye Ruoyi was shocked to see this and rushed forward to support Ye Xiaoying.

At the same time, he hurriedly ordered his men to summon a doctor and find medicine, plunging the entire camp into chaos.

At that moment, the generals exchanged a silent glance, said nothing, and rose to go directly to Xiao Yu's tent to request an audience.

"Your Highness,"

The generals knelt down in unison, their eyes revealing a resolute determination: "Now that the General is seriously injured, the army is leaderless and the situation is unstable. In order to stabilize morale and ensure the success of the battle, we earnestly request Your Highness to step forward and take charge of the overall situation."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yu sighed softly, a troubled expression on his face, and slowly said, "Of course I am concerned about the war, but I am only in charge of supervising the army. If I were to rashly take over the Langya Army, it would be against the rules. If this were to spread, how would His Majesty and the civil and military officials of the court view me?"

Upon hearing this, the generals knelt down and refused to rise: "Your Highness, the battle between the two armies is now at a critical juncture. If we do not stabilize the morale of the troops in time, the war may be difficult to sustain, and the consequences will be unimaginable."

At this critical juncture for the nation, if Your Highness can prioritize the greater good and take command of the Langya Army, it will surely boost morale and stabilize the army. We, your humble servants, are willing to follow Your Highness to the death and face this national crisis together.

Seeing the resolute looks in the eyes of his generals, Xiao Yu struggled with his expression, but finally shook his head: "As the supervising officer, I should naturally set an example. How can I easily overstep my authority and take over the Langya Army? This... this is really against the rules."

"Your Highness—"

The generals prostrated themselves on the ground, kowtowing so hard they almost bled, their voices filled with pleading: "If Your Highness can step forward in this time of crisis, save the collapsing empire, and turn the tide, you will surely be remembered in history and your name will be passed down through the ages. Who would dare to criticize you?"

"If anyone dares to criticize, we are willing to stand with Your Highness through thick and thin, even in life and death. If His Majesty holds you accountable, we are willing to take the blame in Your Highness's place, to demonstrate Your Highness's loyalty."

Having said that, Xiao Yu could no longer refuse. He took a deep breath and slowly nodded: "Alright, I agree. From today onwards, I will temporarily take command of the Langya Army and stand with you all to overcome these difficult times."

When the generals saw him finally nod in agreement, they felt a great weight lifted off their shoulders, as if a huge stone had been dropped. They quickly and enthusiastically shouted, "Thank you for your understanding and righteousness, Your Highness!"

Although everyone cheered on the surface, they secretly thought Xiao Yu was cunning.

He clearly wanted military power, but he pretended to be something he wasn't, putting on a show of three requests and three refusals, making them all cry and beg him to accept it.

However, upon further reflection, everyone realized that the military power of the Langya Army was indeed extraordinary, and a slight misstep could lead to chaos. Therefore, it was reasonable for the Red King to act so cautiously.

However, just when the generals thought everything had settled, Xiao Yu suddenly changed the subject, his tone becoming somewhat serious:

"However, I must make this clear beforehand. Once the General's injuries have improved and he is able to resume his command of the army, I will immediately return the military command to him."

Upon hearing this, the generals gasped in astonishment, their eyes filled with disbelief as they looked up at him.

Xiao Yu, however, seemed oblivious and continued, "After all, I am only temporarily assuming this position to ensure the smooth progress of the war, and I have absolutely no desire for power."

Ok?

After realizing what had happened, everyone was shocked: Holy crap!!!