353: I am such an extraordinary person!

Lin Yue slowly stood up and said, "I fell into the water a few days ago, and it seems I disappeared for three days..."

At this moment, he felt countless eyes staring at him, and the atmosphere in the Encampment suddenly became somewhat oppressive.

Cold sweat streamed down his back, as if a thousand catties of weight pressed on him, but he still braced himself and stood up, because he knew that if General Meng Tian was talking about him, even with the help of Zhao Yun and the Generals, he would not be able to escape.

In this situation, he could only stand up and admit it, hoping for an amicable parting. Even if he were imprisoned, at worst, he would end his own life, as long as he didn't implicate the Generals.

The Encampment was silent. Wang Da Tou looked surprised, while Wang Zhi's mouth hung open. She Jian tried to pull Lin Yue back to his seat, but Lin Yue, with courage from who knows where, stood his ground firmly.

After a long while, everyone in the Encampment came back to their senses and began to whisper.

"Silence!" Luo Xi, having recovered, shouted again.

"What are you messing around for? Hurry up and sit down." General Meng Tian frowned slightly and reprimanded him.

"I'm sorry, actually I am... Hmm?" Lin Yue was a bit confused. What was General Meng Tian saying?

Telling him to sit down? He hadn't misheard, had he?

Seeing Lin Yue's expression, Fusu couldn't help but smile:

"General Lin, stop joking. Who doesn't know you are a brave General of our Great Qin?

Back when the 'Yi Ren' were about to breach Heyecheng, it was you who single-handedly fought a thousand 'Yi Ren', and only by fighting to the death and suffering severe injuries did you defend the city, turning the 'Yi Ren's' first active offensive into dust. It was precisely because of your fearless protection of Great Qin that you were exceptionally granted the title of Baron of Great Qin.

Later, after joining the Great Wall Legion, you achieved significant merits during the winter campaign to suppress the 'Yi Ren' around Shenmucheng.

Not only did you capture thousands of 'Yi Ren' with the fewest casualties, but you also uncovered the largest case in our Great Qin of 'Yi Ren' colluding with illegal merchants, involving four million catties of grain, which deterred all the restless merchants in the various commanderies across the land!

Furthermore, you captured the Xiongnu Little Prince Wuluoli alive, winning countless cattle, sheep, and warhorses for our Great Qin, greatly enriching Great Qin's national strength and the prosperity of agriculture in various commanderies.

Subsequently, you rode a thousand li to raid the King Baiyang's Encampment, capturing King Baiyang and nearly a hundred other Xiongnu nobles alive, burying alive a million Xiongnu Cavalry Soldiers, intimidating the various Xiongnu tribes, and rendering outstanding service for the Great Wall Legion's occupation of the Henan region.

Moreover, in recent days, you defeated Wuluoli, captured the King of Xihu, and raided the Right Wise King at night—which of these was not a life-and-death endeavor for our Great Qin?

And not only have you repeatedly achieved military successes, but you also recommended Zong Ze to Great Qin, who has now become a backbone military General of our Great Wall Legion! You recommended Li Siye, who later beheaded Touman's hundred thousand Golden Armored Heavy Cavalry, reversing the tide of battle between the two armies, and you also saved the Great General Wang Han, preventing Great Qin from losing a great General!

With such deeds, how could you be an 'Yi Ren'?” Fusu paused and said,

“Your disappearance for three days and your survival is a blessing from Heaven to our Great Qin, preventing our Great Qin from losing a brave General!” Fusu declared, word by word.

“The river was turbulent at the time, and we instinctively sent people to search downstream, but we overlooked the area within three li of where you fell into the water. That's why we missed you and you were unconscious for three days. This was our mistake.” General Meng Tian also said in a deep voice:

“So, you needn't worry or overthink such a simple scheme of sowing discord. If our Great Qin were to punish you merely because of some rumors, it would simply make the Xiongnu and Touman laugh their heads off.”

“If anyone spreads rumors because you disappeared for three days, you can come to me, and I, this Young Master, will uphold justice for you!” Fusu said with conviction.

"Huh?" Lin Yue was utterly bewildered.

According to Fusu, he had actually done so many things?

Could this be the legendary 'player makes a sacrifice to the heavens, boundless magic power'?

"Lin Yue, I brought you to the Great Wall Legion. I understand your character. If anyone says you are an 'Yi Ren', I am the first one not to believe it." General Meng Tian smiled.

"Lin Yue has charged into battle multiple times, facing perilous situations. I have seen all of this with my own eyes. If any blind fool, because Lin Yue fell into the water, claims Lin Yue is an 'Yi Ren', then that is slapping my Wang family's face!" At this moment, Wang Li also spoke.

He was still wondering why Lin Yue had suddenly stood up earlier. So, it was because while he was pursuing on the front lines, someone in the rear was slandering Lin Yue as an 'Yi Ren'?

That's why Lin Yue felt compelled to stand up and try to prove his innocence.

This Lin Yue was a General under his command. Although he sometimes didn't follow orders, he only needed Generals who could win battles, and only secondarily Generals who were obedient!

At the same time, Lin Yue had saved Wang Da Tou's life and almost lost his own by falling into the water because of it. One could say he had shown kindness to their Wang family.

But to be slandered as an 'Yi Ren' just because he fell into the water and became unconscious, Wang Li was certainly going to seek justice for him!

If he didn't stand up for Lin Yue today, who would be willing to follow Wang Li in the future?

"As Lin Yue's Supervisor, I can testify that Lin Yue has charged into battle multiple times, facing perilous situations. If he is an 'Yi Ren', then I hope our Great Qin Army has more such 'Yi Ren'." Wang Zhi also stood up and said, "I don't believe it either!"

"Brother Lin's assistance in training my Black Horse Righteous Cavalry has made them the elite of cavalry, establishing numerous merits for our Army. If 'Yi Ren' are all so skilled at training troops, then I'll take all ninety-odd 'Yi Ren' we just captured and have them train my troops!" Zhao Ben said, then laughed, "As for saying Brother Lin is an 'Yi Ren', not only do I not believe it, I'm sure few others would either."

"Although General Lin Yue and I don't interact much, to say that such a brave General is an 'Yi Ren' is simply preposterous. As for these rumors, if they are not a Xiongnu scheme to sow discord, then they are words deliberately fabricated by some Generals within the Legion who are jealous of General Lin Yue's youthful achievements.

But they had better not let me find out; if I do, I will certainly not spare them!" Yang Wengzi also spoke at this moment.

The Great General, the Young Master, Wang Li, and Zhao Ben had all spoken in support. As a Titled General, he, too, had to express his stance at this time, otherwise others would think the rumors originated from his own legion, and he even felt it more likely that the rumors were spread by Generals under his command.

It seems he needs to have a talk when he gets back; he can't let this kind of atmosphere spread within his command, Yang Wengzi thought.

"Seriously, Brother Lin, that joke isn't funny at all, hahaha!" Wang Da Tou laughed heartily.

"Alright, sit down. If anyone ever speaks of this matter again, you can come to me, and I will uphold justice for you!" General Meng Tian concluded decisively.

"Uh... okay..." Lin Yue slumped onto his chair, looking bewildered.

What was going on? Was no one believing the truth anymore?

But I really am an 'Yi Ren'!

At this moment, Lin Yue felt someone touching him. He turned his head and saw Wang Da Tou craning his neck and smiling at him, "Brother Lin, you don't have to be so disheartened. Actually, that joke isn't that unfunny; it's still a tiny bit funny, haha... haha."

"Get lost!" She Jian was a bit speechless, then shifted his body, completely blocking Wang Da Tou at his side.

"Hey, don't block me, She Jian!" Wang Da Tou said anxiously.

"Uh..." Lin Yue didn't know what to say for a moment.

Alright, his identity was now completely solidified. With the endorsement of so many Generals from the Great Wall Legion, even if he were to disappear for three days in front of everyone next time, people would only think he had ascended to immortality!

No one would ever suspect him again!

"Phew..." Lin Yue finally breathed a sigh of relief, only then realizing his back was completely soaked.

That was really close just now, but fortunately, the outcome was good. Not only were the stains on his reputation completely washed away, but he also wouldn't have to worry about being exposed in the future.

It could even be considered a blessing in disguise!

But the question remained, since General Meng Tian wasn't talking about him, who could it be?

Lin Yue took a moment to compose himself and then looked around. He saw that the Generals in the Encampment all had different expressions, none alike, making it impossible to tell who the 'Yi Ren' was.

"Alright, because of a few 'Yi Ren', my Army has been thrown into panic, forcing my Army Generals to prove their innocence.

But even if you stir up the waters, do you think you can pull the wool over our eyes?" General Meng Tian said in a deep voice, then let out a loud shout!

"Zhang Tianyi!"