"Greetings, Grand General!"
Zhang Kangnian and Sun Tao were led by Duan Zhixuan's personal guard to the Black Armored Army's drill ground. They cupped their fists and greeted Duan Zhixuan.
The two of them were bowing so they couldn't see Duan Zhixuan's expression. However, they had a bad feeling about being called over at this time.
"Hmph! Sun Tao, Zhang Kangnian, you two are the captains of the Black Armored Army. Do you know what is the most important thing in the Black Armored Army? "
Duan Zhixuan didn't ask them to stand up after they finished their greetings. Instead, he snorted coldly and asked.
Zhang Kangnian and Sun Tao's hearts skipped a beat. They knew that the situation was not good, but the two of them still braced themselves and replied, "Reporting to the Grand General, in the Black Armored Army, military orders are the most important. Military orders are like mountains.
"Haha! Good! It's good that you two still remember! "
Duan Zhixuan sneered. "Then let me ask you two. Yesterday morning, when we were at the drill ground, didn't I say that Adjunct Li will be in charge of the Black Armored Army's daily training? Adjunct Li's orders are military orders and my orders. No one, no matter what position they hold, can disobey?"
The two of them snapped out of their daze and roughly understood why Duan Zhixuan was angry. Zhang Kangnian hurriedly bowed and apologized. "Please calm down, Grand General. You did say that yesterday. Today, because our training philosophy is different from Adjunct Li's, we disobeyed him. Please forgive us, Grand General!"
"Different philosophy?"
Duan Zhixuan's expression was frosty as he reprimanded them mercilessly. "In the Black Armored Army, military orders are like mountains and must be obeyed. I've already said that Adjunct Li's orders are military orders. How dare the two of you disobey a military order just because of a difference in philosophy? Even if Adjunct Li's new training regimen is full of loopholes, the two of you should follow it unconditionally and not rashly criticize it. You don't have the right to do so! "
Duan Zhixuan's words could be said to be stern. He didn't give any face to Sun Tao and Zhang Kangnian because he wanted to help Li Zexuan establish his might!
Li Zexuan had just arrived at the Black Armored Army. If he, as the commander-in-chief, did not support Li Zexuan, Li Zexuan would not be able to do anything. He wanted to use this opportunity to build up Li Zexuan's prestige!
"Men! Drag Sun Tao and Zhang Kangnian away and flog them 50 times as a warning to others! "
Duan Zhixuan waved his hand and shouted.
Zhang Kangnian's face immediately turned pale, while Sun Tao's face flushed red. Although he could withstand fifty beatings, this would make him lose face in front of his subordinates! Old Sun still had some sense of shame!
"General Duan, since this is their first offense and they did it for the good of the soldiers under their command, please give them a lighter punishment!"
Since his own underling was beaten up, Qiu Xinggong, as the 'big brother', naturally had to stand up and plead for leniency. Otherwise, he wouldn't be able to continue being the 'big brother' in the future.
"Lighter punishment?"
Duan Zhixuan glanced at Qiu Xinggong and said, "Xinggong, you have been in the Black Armored Army for more than ten years. You should know the consequences of disobeying a military order! I have already shown mercy by not chopping off their heads. Do you still want me to let bygones be bygones? That's impossible! "
Duan Zhixuan was determined to build up Li Zexuan's prestige today. He didn't even intend to give Qiu Xinggong any face!
"This …"
Qiu Xinggong's expression froze. Although he was furious, he knew that Duan Zhixuan was right. The Black Armored Army was the trump card of the Tang Empire's cavalry. Their military discipline had always been strict. Disobeying a military order here was punishable by death.
"What are you all waiting for? Drag the two of them away! "
Seeing that Qiu Xinggong was speechless, Duan Zhixuan glared at the two bodyguards beside him and ordered sternly.
"Yes, sir!"
The two bodyguards responded and immediately rushed towards Zhang Kangnian and Sun Tao.
Zhang Kangnian and Sun Tao didn't dare to resist. They could only let Duan Zhixuan's bodyguards drag them away. Seeing that the matter was settled, a voice suddenly came from outside the training ground.
"Wait!"
The two personal guards stopped in their tracks, and everyone looked towards the source of the sound. They saw a young general in silver armor walking towards them. As the visor on his helmet was lifted, everyone quickly recognized the person. Who else could it be but Li Zexuan?
"General, please wait. Can you allow me to say a few words?"
Li Zexuan was originally training with the soldiers of the Wu Battalion. The new training manual was proposed by him. He felt that he had to set an example and follow the soldiers to train according to the manual. This was because only by personally training could he make targeted improvements!
Li Zexuan felt that as the person who made the training plan, he should be the one at the bottom and experience it personally. He shouldn't just be an armchair strategist from a high position!
Although the soldiers of the Wu Battalion were all new to the Black Armored Army, they were all elites among the twelve guards of the capital. In terms of physical fitness, every one of them was still very outstanding. Therefore, even though the training of running ten li with their armor on was a bit strenuous for them, most of them still managed to complete it within the time limit of half an hour.
As for Cheng Chumo and Yuchi Baolin, they were both martial arts experts in the Qi Transformation Realm. Although they hadn't received such high-intensity military training before, they still had a good foundation in martial arts. Moreover, the military training at the beginning of the academy last year had also improved their physical fitness by a lot! Therefore, Cheng Chumo and Yuchi Baolin also completed the ten miles in armor within half an hour!
However, after the run, the two boys were as tired as dogs. They could only pant heavily and couldn't say a word.
As a grandmaster, Li Zexuan naturally still had energy left after the run. After he told Sun Zhiping not to let the soldiers sit on the ground to rest immediately, he left the main group and came to the drill ground. With his excellent hearing, he happened to hear the conversation between Duan Zhixuan and Qiu Xinggong.
At this moment, seeing Sun Tao and Zhang Kangnian being dragged away by Duan Zhixuan's bodyguards, Li Zexuan pondered for a moment and walked over to stop them.
"Oh? What do you want to say, General Li? "
An inexplicable look flashed across Duan Zhixuan's eyes. Then, he looked at Li Zexuan with a serious expression and said.
Li Zexuan looked at Zhang Kangnian and Sun Tao, then saluted Duan Zhixuan and said, "General, please allow me to report that Captain Sun and Captain Zhang can't be blamed for this matter. When I gathered all the generals to discuss the new drill this morning, I already said in advance that it was up to everyone whether they wanted to accept the new drill. Those who didn't want to accept it, it wouldn't be too late to accept it when the results of the new drill are seen.
The generals of the Black Armored Army are all veterans who have experienced hundreds of battles. It is normal for everyone to have their own views on military affairs. Therefore, I think that it is normal for Captain Sun and Captain Zhang to disagree with my views on the new drill. I hope that the General can give them a way out and let them off! "
Plead for mercy? Li Zexuan actually came to plead for mercy for Sun Tao and Zhang Kangnian?
Sun Tao and Zhang Kangnian, who were being detained, suddenly had a look of disbelief on their faces. Then, they were pleasantly surprised. On the other hand, Qiu Xinggong's face was stunned at first, but then he realized something. He couldn't help but look at Li Zexuan with eyes full of resentment!
Because Li Zexuan's move of "requiting evil with good" was checkmate!
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