Chapter 858: Incomplete Taoist Soldiers

"Father, are there any other noble families that we can win over?"

Yin Jingyi looked at Yin Ting expectantly and asked, now that it has come to this point, the more strength we have, the more chances of winning.

"Of course there are others, such as the Sun family, the Minister of Rites. The Sun family has been officials for generations and has considerable influence in the court."

"When the previous emperor ascended the throne, the Sun family was suppressed by the royal family because of a court struggle. Their family members were exiled to the frontier and directly excluded from the center of power. How could the Sun family be willing to accept this?"

"As long as we promise them high positions and generous salaries, the Sun family will definitely be willing to work for us."

Yin Ting smiled slightly. Having been a loyal dog of the Daqian court for so many years, he knew all the secrets within Daqian very well.

Yin Jingyi felt excited as he listened to his father's words.

These aristocratic families are a force that cannot be ignored in the imperial dynasty.
If they can unite and fight against the royal family together, then they will have a chance of survival.

"Father, how should we win over these noble families?"

Yin Jingyi asked in a deep voice, it is not easy to win over the aristocratic families, let alone such a life-threatening business. They have not been forced into a desperate situation, so it is estimated that not many people would be willing to go crazy with them.

"Jing Yi, you have to remember that the reason these noble families are dissatisfied with the royal family is because their interests have been infringed."

"The world is bustling with people, all for profit; the world is bustling with people, all for profit. As long as we can promise them enough benefits, they will naturally be willing to join us."

"Moreover, we must make them understand that only by cooperating with us can they protect their families and interests. Otherwise, once the royal family is free, they will be doomed."

Yin Ting smiled slightly, with a gleam of light in his eyes.

Yin Jingyi nodded, secretly admiring his father's foresight.

Following his father's thoughts, this game is no longer a simple personal grudge, but another confrontation between the Daqian Imperial City, and even the many aristocratic families in the imperial city, and the Daqian court, and even the royal family!
"Jing Yi, have you ever heard of the name 'Xuan Ming Iron Guard'?"

Yin Ting looked at Yin Jingyi's expectant eyes, a meaningful smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and then he changed the subject and brought his thoughts back to the turbulent years of the Daqian Dynasty.

Yin Jingyi frowned slightly when he heard this. He seemed to have no impression of this name in his memory, but his father's sudden mention of it must have a deep meaning.

He shook his head and motioned for his father to continue.

"That is a forgotten period of history, and it is also an indelible part of the history of the Daqian Dynasty's foreign conquests."

"During the heyday of the Great Qian Dynasty, there should have been two Taoist armies that were feared by all. One was the heavy cavalry Taoist army led by Nangong Tianxia, ​​whom you know - the Lei Ze Dragon Cavalry. They swept across the enemy countries with the force of thunder and lightning, and were invincible."

"And the other one is the Xuanming Iron Guard. This Taoist army was once so famous that it even surpassed the Lei Ze Dragon Riders."

Yin Ting's gaze became distant, as if he had penetrated the mist of time and returned to an era when heroes emerged.

"The name of Xuanming Iron Guards comes from 'Xuanming is cold and ruthless, iron bones are strong', which means that this unit is as cold and ruthless as Xuanming, and as indestructible as iron bones."

"They were once a sharp sword of the Daqian Dynasty in its external conquests. They went deep into the enemy's rear countless times, defeated the enemy with fewer troops, and made great military achievements."

"I remember there was a decisive battle with the northern barbarians. The Xuanming Iron Guards, with only a few thousand men, defeated an enemy of one hundred thousand. That battle shook the entire northern border and made the Daqian Dynasty famous throughout the world." Yin Ting's gaze became distant, as if he had returned to an age when heroes emerged in large numbers.

"The commander of the Xuanming Iron Guard is a peerless genius from an aristocratic family. He is not only an outstanding martial artist, but also a man of extraordinary wisdom. He led the Xuanming Iron Guard to fight in many battles and made great achievements."

"At that time, the territory of the Daqian Dynasty continued to expand due to the conquests of the Xuanming Iron Guards. All the countries in the four directions trembled under the iron hoof of Daqian."

When Yin Ting said this, a gleam of pride flashed in his eyes, as well as nostalgia and admiration for the glorious past.

However, the good times did not last long. After the glory, there was endless darkness and betrayal.

"But all this has undergone earth-shaking changes since the late emperor ascended the throne."

Yin Ting's tone became heavy and a trace of pain flashed in his eyes.

"In order to consolidate his throne, the late emperor suppressed the aristocratic families and supported the children of poor families, attempting to break the situation where the aristocratic families monopolized the government. Although this policy balanced the government to a certain extent, it also planted the deep roots of disaster."

"As a trump card in the hands of the aristocratic families, Xuanming Iron Guards naturally became a thorn in the eyes of the royal family."

"The late emperor took advantage of an opportunity to launch a foreign war, but made a chilling decision - he reached a temporary reconciliation with the enemy country and secretly leaked the marching route and combat plan of the Mysterious Iron Guard to the enemy country!"

"In that battle, the Xuanming Iron Guard encountered an unprecedented ambush. The enemy used a force that was more than ten times larger than ours, and used sophisticated traps to launch a brutal siege on the Xuanming Iron Guard."

"That day, the sky was dark and the earth was gloomy. The battle robes were stained with blood. Although the Xuanming Iron Guards were brave and fearless, they still suffered heavy losses under the heavy ambushes. The horses neighed and the soldiers roared, but they were ultimately unable to resist the surging enemy. Many brave warriors fell forever on that cold land, and their blood dyed the glorious land that once belonged to Daqian red."

At this point, Yin Ting's voice was a little choked, as if he had witnessed the tragic battle with his own eyes, his heart filled with mourning for the deceased heroes and anger at the royal betrayal.

"The Xuanming Iron Guard, a Taoist army that once dominated the world, suffered a severe blow and was almost wiped out."

"Those survivors returned to the Daqian Dynasty with hearts full of pain and endless resentment, only to find that the royal family they had once sworn allegiance to had actually betrayed them and the entire Xuanming Iron Guard for the sake of temporary benefits!"

"Since then, the name of Xuanming Iron Guard has become a taboo, and no one dares to mention it anymore."

"Fortunately, when the Xuanming Iron Guards were about to be destroyed, our Yin family, as well as several other aristocratic families, joined forces to pull them back from the brink of death."

"We secretly placed them in a hidden place not far from the Imperial Palace. The terrain there is dangerous and easy to defend, making it an ideal hiding place."

"Over the years, we have been secretly supporting them so that they can recuperate and get back on track."

Yin Ting's gaze became distant, he looked at Yin Jingyi, his tone full of expectation.

"Jing Yi, now, this Taoist army that has been hidden by many aristocratic families has many old members who are resentful of the Daqian royal family."

"The flames of revenge are burning in their hearts. Once the opportunity arises, they will erupt like a volcano and completely devour the royal family. And you are the creator of this opportunity."

"If we can unite the Xuanming Iron Guards, and add the power of the Feng family, the Liu family, the Tong family and other aristocratic families, why should we worry about not being able to accomplish great things?"

"The royal family may be powerful, but they may not be that strong in the face of our combined strength!"

(End of this chapter)