The Dark and Foolish King: The Fierce and Crazy Concubine Has Infinite Strength

The matter of the mountain god was not only talked about by the common people, but also caused quite a stir in the court.

After receiving the news, the city lord Jun Zhonglin immediately ordered an investigation. After learning that the miracle was witnessed by hundreds of people, he could not help but believe it to about 80% and waited silently for the so-called "True Dragon Emperor".

Two days passed, when public opinion had reached a boiling point, and Ye Beimo and his party finally rode their horses slowly to the city gate.

When they arrived at the city gate, they were not in a hurry to go in. Instead, they told the soldiers guarding the city their identities and purpose of visit, and asked them to report to the city lord to see if he would receive them.

Jun Zhonglin was surprised when he got the news. He thought that Ye Beimo was the prince, and the future emperor, and could be regarded as the "true dragon emperor". And he said he came to borrow troops, which fulfilled the prophecy of the mountain god statue.

Jun Zhonglin believed that Ye Beimo might be the chosen one favored by the mountain god, and he valued him very much. Without saying a word, he called on civil and military officials to go outside the city gate to welcome Ye Beimo in person with the highest etiquette.

The well-informed people also heard about this and put down their work and rushed to the city gate, wanting to catch a glimpse of the true face of the "True Dragon Emperor".

When Jun Zhonglin arrived, the city gate was already crowded with common people. They surrounded Ye Beimo and talked to him in a flurry, as if this would allow them to be blessed by being the "True Dragon Emperor."

Ye Beimo kept smiling, pretending to be gentle and friendly, greeting the people and deliberately expressing his desire to borrow soldiers.

"Who is His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?" A strong male voice was heard, and the crowd automatically made way for him. Jun Zhonglin, the Lord of Tang City, strode over.

The city lord was dressed in a dark purple robe, with a tiger head and a swallow chin, looking very majestic. He was more than nine feet tall, with a broad chest, and looked like he was invincible.

Ye Beimo looked at him and thought to himself that he was worthy of being the lord of a city. This aura was not something that ordinary people could have. Judging from his appearance alone, this man was definitely a master.

"I am Ye Beimo, the Crown Prince of Zhujing Kingdom, and my honor to meet the City Lord." He nodded slightly and greeted Jun Zhonglin politely.

Jun Zhonglin looked at him and frowned when he saw his empty sleeves. Why did this "True Dragon Emperor" have only one arm?

"Prince Zhujing has come here from hundreds of miles away. What are you doing here?" Jun Zhonglin asked even though he knew the answer.

Ye Beimo sighed and pretended to be melancholy, "I think the city lord must have heard that our Zhujing Kingdom and Lingjiang Kingdom have always kept to themselves, but last year, they launched a war against us for no reason.

"Invading our land; seizing our property; slaughtering our people, leaving our country littered with corpses and suffering!"

We fought back but were no match for them. Most of the soldiers were brutally killed and my arm was chopped off by the enemy marshal Lu Xiuyuan.

Now they have occupied nearly half of our territory, and we are short of troops and cannot resist.

Your Majesty, I have heard that Tangcheng is a wealthy and powerful country, and that you, the mayor, are a hero who hates evil and understands what is right.

Therefore, he asked me to come and visit you in person, hoping that you can lend us some troops to help us fight off the enemy and bring peace and prosperity to our people."

After adding fuel to the fire, Ye Beimo took a piece of paper from his attendant and handed it to Jun Zhonglin, "City Lord, this is a letter from my father to you, please take a look."

Jun Zhonglin nodded, took the letter and read it carefully.

The content was nothing special and was almost the same as what Ye Beimo had just said. It first stated how hateful Lingjiang Country was and how innocent they were.

He then praised the city lord for his righteousness and generosity, and finally explained the matter of borrowing troops and expressed some words of thanks.

Jun Zhonglin folded the letter and asked Ye Beimo, "How many soldiers are you going to borrow?"

Ye Beimo was delighted and quickly replied: "Father said that 180,000 soldiers are enough."

Once these words were spoken, a bombshell was dropped among the crowd.

"One hundred and eighty thousand soldiers? It's exactly the same as what's written on the mountain god statue. It seems that he really is the true dragon emperor that the mountain god mentioned!"

"Really? Otherwise, how could such a coincidence happen? City Lord! Lend it to him. This is the will of the mountain god."

"Yes, Lord City, we have enjoyed the protection of the mountain god for generations. We cannot disobey the mountain god's will. Lend them soldiers!"

The people were so excited that they completely believed that Ye Beimo was the "True Dragon Emperor" that the mountain god mentioned, and they all persuaded Jun Zhonglin to agree to lend them troops.

Jun Zhonglin frowned, neither agreeing nor refusing.

This matter is of great importance, and he cannot make a decision lightly. Their Tang City is a separate faction and never participates in the wars and internal affairs of any country.

If he lends troops to Zhujing Kingdom this time, he will definitely offend Lingjiang Kingdom.

It would be fine if Zhujing Kingdom wins this battle, but if it loses, Tangcheng will become the enemy of Lingjiang Kingdom and the second target Lingjiang Kingdom has to deal with.

Although Tangcheng is rich and powerful, it is ultimately just a larger city. If it really fights with a huge country, he is not sure of victory.

If not handled properly, his paradise may be engulfed in war and no longer peaceful.

But the matter of the mountain god statue was too mysterious, and he couldn't help but worry...

"City Lord, don't think about it. The Mountain God has issued an order: 'The True Dragon Emperor descends on Tang City and is granted 180,000 soldiers.' This is witnessed by all the people in the city. You can't just disobey the Mountain God, right?"

"Yes, City Lord, please lend me some soldiers."

The people believed in the mountain god's story without a doubt. Seeing that Jun Zhonglin frowned and remained silent, they began to persuade him one after another.

It’s a pity that Jun Zhonglin didn’t make a decision in the end. He just smiled and said to Ye Beimo: “I know what your country means, but this matter is of great importance. I need to think about it for a few days.

"Why don't you follow me to the City Lord's Mansion first, Prince, and let me show my hospitality. As for the matter of borrowing troops, I will give you a reply in five days."

"Well... okay then." Ye Beimo agreed reluctantly.

"By the way, City Lord, what does the 'mountain god statue' you just mentioned mean? What about the true dragon emperor descending to Tang City? Does it have anything to do with me coming here to borrow troops this time?" Ye Beimo asked in a puzzled tone as he and Jun Zhonglin walked into the city.

Jun Zhonglin laughed, patted his shoulder and said, "It does matter. Come with me into the city and we'll talk while we walk."

Five days later, Lu Xiuyuan and his party arrived in Tang City at full speed.

Several people entered the city and walked towards the City Lord's Mansion while looking at the scenery inside the city.

The street was extremely prosperous, with a wide variety of goods, and the houses on both sides were all two-story buildings.

The people were all dressed in silk and satin, with pearls, jade and emeralds jingling on their bodies. Their faces were filled with smiles and their pouches were bulging with money.

"I didn't expect Tang City to be so prosperous. There isn't a single beggar on the streets, and the people are all dressed like princes and nobles." Lu Xiuyuan sighed sincerely, while also admiring the Tang City Lord's good governance.