Chapter 189.1

In the following days, other powers secretly contacted Generals Tiangong, Digong, and Rengong.

They hoped the generals would change their allegiance and join them.

To attract the three generals, they made many promises. Wealth and glory were just the basics; some even promised to make them kings.

However, the three generals remained steadfast in their refusal, either sending these people away or imprisoning them.

This frustrated the various powers.Updated from novelb(i)n.c(o)m

What benefits had Great Xia given them that they remained so loyal?

In a hidden courtyard within the capital city, there was a secret room underground.

At that moment, an ordinary-looking middle-aged man was reading messages from various sources.

After reading, he couldnt help but nod: It seems that Generals Tiangong, Digong, and Rengong are truly loyal. Its rare to see someone unmoved by all these temptations!

This person was no small figure; he was a deputy leader of the Shadow Division of the Great Jin Empire, possessing the peak strength of Imperial Qi.

Shadow Division is a covert department specifically established by the Emperor of the Great Jin Empire, similar to the Jinyiwei and Dongchang, but even more secretive, dedicated to carrying out tasks that cannot be seen in the open.

(TLN: Jinyiwei and Dongchang were two secret police and intelligence agencies during the Ming Dynasty.)

This department answered only to the Emperor of the Great Jin Empire.

Naturally, the leader of this department was one of the Emperors most trusted people.

Yes, deputy leader!

A person next to him reported with a bow: According to the information obtained by our Shadow Division, there have been 7 empires and 12 dynasties that have contacted Generals Tiangong, Digong, and Rengong, with promises ranging from marquis to king!

Additionally, rewards like wealth, beautiful women, and fertile lands are indispensable! But still, the three generals remain unmoved! Thus, our mission here may not be easy!

Man proposes, God disposes. Theres always a way! If it were easy, His Majesty wouldnt have sent us. After all, we are His Majestys Shadow Division, specially tasked with doing things that are unsightly but necessary!

Deputy leader, your words are enlightening. I have learned much!

Lin Beifan looked at them and smiled, Have you come because of the rumors outside?

The three generals were surprised and bowed, Indeed, Your Majesty!

Lin Beifan waved his hand, Then theres nothing to discuss! I trust you three generals; someone must be plotting against us and trying to drive a wedge between us. So dont take it to heart!

The generals felt a warm trust in their hearts, a feeling that was truly good.

Only such an enlightened ruler was worth following.

Lin Beifan waved his hand again, If theres nothing else, you three generals may leave! Also, those spreading the rumors are truly malicious; not executing them would not appease the common people! Ill leave this matter to you. Catch the real culprit!

Thank you, Your Majesty! the three generals said in unison.

After leaving the imperial palace, they immediately contacted the governor of the capital city and gathered forces to catch the rumor-mongers.

In the same mysterious courtyard and the same underground chamber, the deputy leader of the Shadow Division of the Great Jin Empire looked at the messages from the outside world, feeling very frustrated, Theres no reaction at all, it seems that the Great Xia Emperor really trusts those three generals!

Yes, deputy leader!

A subordinate reported, According to our Shadow Divisions information, after learning about the public opinion, the three generals immediately went to the palace to report the matter to the Great Xia Emperor! The Great Xia Emperor already knew about it and did not deal with it; instead, he entrusted the three generals to handle it, truly a unity of ruler and ministers!

It seems we need to be harsher!

The deputy leader of the Shadow Division said, Continue spreading the rumors!

Yes, deputy leader!

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