Master Head of the Dragon Soul novel Chapter 893

Meanwhile, Chu Tianxiong examined the marshal's uniform and the military seal in his study at Lord Chu's Castle with a furrowed brow.

"What are your thoughts on this matter?" Chu Feng, who sat beside him, took the rare initiative to ask Chu Tianxiong for his opinion.

"This marshal's uniform is both a responsibility and a burden," Chu Tianxiong calmly stated. "The Imperial Hua Family wants to manipulate you by bestowing the title of 'Marshal' upon you. They are skilled at playing this game by granting personal favors."

"If I'm not mistaken, new orders will be issued within two or three months," he continued. "They will require you, the newly appointed 'Marshal,' to lead troops in suppressing the chaos occurring in Donghua's borders."

Donghua was strategically located in the Central Plains, possessing vast territory and abundant resources. The surrounding states had long coveted it, especially when they were suffering from a lack of resources.

Although Chu Tianxiong had personally led the troops on an expedition and annihilated 17 countries overnight 20 years ago, the remnants of those countries still caused trouble. They hindered Donghua from achieving the peace it desired.

These scattered enemies had been harassing the border year after year, causing headaches for Donghua's citizens. Unfortunately, there was no effective way to deal with them besides remaining on the defensive at all times.

Yet, Crown Prince Hua, a talented and ambitious individual determined to revive Donghua and restore the glory of the Imperial Hua Family, had extended an olive branch to Chu Feng. Since Chu Feng was now the most sought-after figure in the military, the intentions behind Crown Prince Hua's actions were crystal clear.

Chu Feng's brow furrowed upon hearing this.

"What do you think?" Chu Tianxiong picked up his teacup and looked at Chu Feng with genuine interest, wanting to know his choice. "If the order is issued one day, what would you do?"

"Fight!" Chu Feng's answer remained resolute.

His voice was calm yet filled with passion as he spoke solemnly, "I will defend the country and fulfill my duty as a soldier. If that day truly comes, I am willing to go to war again to seek peace for Donghua."

Chu Tianxiong smiled, satisfied and gratified by Chu Feng's response.

Then, he rose to his feet and patted Chu Feng's shoulder with his broad palm, saying meaningfully, "I am pleased that you have this mindset. However, I am still alive and well. So, it's not yet your turn to take the lead. I failed to exterminate those small fries 20 years ago. Today, let me put an end to it all."

"You—" Chu Feng jerked to his feet, staring at the man in front of him in astonishment. He understood that Chu Tianxiong intended to go to battle in his place.

Chu Tianxiong was already over 50! Plus, his old injuries were far from healed.

How could he go to war in such a condition?

"You don't need to persuade me otherwise. I have said before that I, Chu Tianxiong, can live up to the expectations of the people in this lifetime. However, I have failed you and your mother horribly," Chu Tianxiong's voice was calm yet resolute.

"This time, give me a chance to be a father."

After he said his piece, he turned and departed just like that. He was acting the same way he did all those years ago, refusing to give Chu Feng even the slightest chance to explain his thoughts.

Chu Feng had no choice but to silently watch the sturdy man in front of him. His eyes gradually turned red-rimmed as he kept staring at his father's broad back.

Their peaceful times passed minute by minute. The mountains were covered in heavy snow as the New Year approached.

Sure enough, three tranquil months had passed.

Just as Chu Tianxiong had anticipated, Di Du issued a decree less than a month after Chu Feng was appointed as a general.