"General, are you looking for me?"
The journey from the Wu Barracks' kitchen to the Black Armored Army's Marshal's Tent was about a mile long. Li Zexuan walked quickly and arrived at the Marshal's Tent in no time. He saw Duan Zhixuan sitting at the head of the table and Qiu Xinggong sitting at the side. He cupped his fist and bowed to Qiu Xinggong.
"Mm! I hope I didn't disturb Marshal Li's lunch? "
Duan Zhixuan chuckled and said with a kind face.
Qiu Xinggong frowned. He felt that Duan Zhixuan's attitude towards Li Zexuan had changed greatly, but he couldn't pinpoint exactly what had changed.
"General, you must be joking. Military affairs are more important. What's a lunch?"
Li Zexuan was also curious. Qiu Xinggong didn't call him over just to ask if he had eaten, right? How boring would that be? Thinking of this, he cupped his fist and asked, "General, is there anything I can help you with?"
"Take a seat first!"
Duan Zhixuan pointed to the cushion at the side and glanced at Qiu Xinggong meaningfully. "It's not me who is looking for you, it's General Qiu who is looking for you! Xinggong, since you're the one who raised the question, you should talk to Marshal Li! "
Duan Zhixuan was old and shrewd. He wasn't willing to be used by Qiu Xinggong. This was a direct conflict between Qiu Xinggong and Li Zexuan. He only wanted to be the "judge" and didn't want to be stuck between the two.
Qiu Xinggong's face stiffened. The reason why he directly looked for Duan Zhixuan and not Li Zexuan was because he wanted Duan Zhixuan to help him facilitate this matter. Now that Duan Zhixuan directly pushed him out, his attitude was very obvious!
"Ahem! I'm here today for one thing. I hope Marshal Li can clear up my doubts! "
Since Duan Zhixuan had already put it this way, Qiu Xinggong had no choice but to speak up as well. He looked at Li Zexuan with a slightly unnatural expression and said in a deep voice, "Regarding the competition nine days from now, Li Canjun has already explained the specific rules of the competition to the generals in the army. However, I wonder if Li Canjun plans to personally participate in this competition?"
Hearing this, Li Zexuan's eyes flashed with understanding. This old man was worried that his participation would affect the "game balance", so he came to complain to Duan Zhixuan!
"Marshal Qiu, do you think that I should participate in this competition?"
Li Zexuan's eyes flashed with ridicule as he looked at Qiu Xinggong and asked.
Qiu Xinggong's face froze. After a moment of silence, he cleared his throat and said seriously, "This competition is between the Second Battalion and the Fifth Battalion. It is also a competition between the old and new training methods of the Black Armored Army. Adjunct Li is an adjunct of the Black Armored Army, not the general or sergeant of the Fifth Battalion. So for the sake of fairness, I think …"
"Haha! Actually, Marshal Qiu doesn't have to worry. I have never thought of participating in this competition personally! "
Li Zexuan didn't wait for Qiu Xinggong to finish speaking and interrupted him when he heard Qiu Xinggong's dignified words.
"You …"
Qiu Xinggong's expression instantly became abnormally ugly. Li Zexuan's words could be considered as directly tearing apart the disguise on his face, causing him to become a complete villain in front of Duan Zhixuan! How could he not be angry? Taking two deep breaths, Qiu Xinggong suppressed the anger in his heart and regained his composure. He looked at Li Zexuan and said with a fake smile.
"Haha, Marshal Li must be joking. What is there to worry about? I'm just thinking about the fairness of the competition. I'm not biased towards any side! "
"Oh? So General Qiu is so selfless! I'm in awe! "
Li Zexuan clasped his hands and said with a smile. However, there was a hint of sarcasm in his voice. It was obvious that he was mocking Qiu Xinggong. Then, without waiting for Qiu Xinggong to react, he continued.
"However, in this competition, even though I won't be personally fighting with the Second Battalion soldiers, I will be in the Wu Battalion's tent to help them strategize! Just like what General Qiu said, this competition is a competition between the new and old training methods of the Black Armored Army. As the Marshal Qiu, I am in charge of the training of the army. The Wu Battalion is the executor of the new training method. It shouldn't be out of line for me to help them strategize, right? "
Qiu Xinggong, who was about to explode in anger, couldn't help but frown when he heard the second half of Li Zexuan's words. If it was in the past, he definitely wouldn't have taken Li Zexuan seriously. Not to mention letting Li Zexuan strategize for the Wu Battalion, even if Li Zexuan were to fight alongside the Wu Battalion soldiers, he wouldn't have cared! Because at that time, in his eyes, Li Zexuan was just a brat who didn't know anything about military affairs! So what if he had a body full of bravery? On the battlefield, individual bravery was useless!
But now, after seeing Li Zexuan's performance in the Black Armored Army, Qiu Xinggong was starting to panic! New training methods, tactics, unity, etc. These were not things that a brat who had just entered the army for a few days could do! Under such circumstances, he didn't dare to let Li Zexuan participate in the competition between the Second Battalion and the Wu Battalion!
He didn't dare to take the risk!
"Of course not!"
While Qiu Xinggong was hesitating, Duan Zhixuan opened his mouth and said calmly, "I have said from the start that the daily training of the Black Armored Army will be arranged by Li Zexuan. This competition will be a test of the new and old training methods. As the one who proposed the new training methods, Li Zexuan should participate!"
"Grand General …!"
Hearing this, Qiu Xinggong was shocked. He wanted to stop Duan Zhixuan but Qiu Xinggong waved his hand and interrupted, "Xinggong, Li Zexuan has already agreed that he won't participate in the battle personally. Can't he just stay in the commander's tent and strategize? This matter is settled, there is no need for further discussion! I think this is very fair! "
Duan Zhixuan couldn't forget what Li Er said to him in the Sweet Dew Palace this morning. Although the competition between the Second Battalion and the Fifth Battalion hadn't started yet, the competition between the new and the old drill codes had already been decided by Li Er!
Since Li Er was so supportive of Li Zexuan, there was no reason for him to help Qiu Xinggong suppress Li Zexuan!
"… Yes! Grand General! Then … I will take my leave! "
Seeing Duan Zhixuan's determined face, it was obvious that there was no room for discussion. Although Qiu Xinggong was frustrated, he couldn't say anything more and could only leave.
After all, he still had a backup plan!
Inside the commander's tent, there was only Li Zexuan and Duan Zhixuan left!
"Thank you, Grand General!"
After Qiu Xinggong left, Li Zexuan stood up and cupped his fist to thank Duan Zhixuan.
Duan Zhixuan laughed and waved his hand, "I am just doing my job impartially. Why does Li Zexuan need to thank me? Actually, you didn't have to give in just now. For this competition, even if you were to participate in the battle personally, it wouldn't be wrong. This is because the overall strength of the Second Battalion is much higher than the Wu Battalion! "
Li Zexuan smiled and said, "The difference in strength between the two battalions does exist but this difference is gradually decreasing. After nine days, this difference might be negligible! Furthermore, my martial arts skills are much higher than all the soldiers in the battalion. If I were to participate in the battle personally, it would be a bit of a bully! It is enough for me to be able to command from the rear! "
No matter what, Li Zexuan was a Grandmaster Late-stage martial arts expert. There were only a few people with such strength in the entire Tang Empire. It could be said that he was now standing at the top of the pyramid in martial arts! Although a Grandmaster Realm expert could not fight against an army of a thousand, in a small scale battle, a single Grandmaster Realm martial artist was enough to change the outcome of the battle. That was why Qiu Xinggong was so concerned about whether Li Zexuan would go up or not!
However, this competition was mainly to compare the new and old training methods. If Li Zexuan were to participate in the battle personally, even if he won, it would be difficult to prove anything!
Because a Grandmaster Late-stage martial arts expert would affect the balance of the game too much!
"Since Li Zexuan is so confident, then I won't say anything more! But Li Zexuan, don't worry. Even if the Wu Battalion loses this competition, you will still be in charge of the training of the Black Armored Troops! "
Duan Zhixuan nodded. Then he smiled mysteriously and whispered to Li Zexuan.
Hearing this, Li Zexuan was shocked. He said, "How can that be? We had an agreement that if the Wu Battalion loses this competition, the new training method will be abolished and the training of the Black Armored Troops will be handed over to General Qiu! A man's words carried enormous weight. How could he go back on his words? General, please don't blame me for being unjust! "
Duan Zhixuan patted Li Zexuan's shoulder and said solemnly, "Li Zexuan, this is not my idea. It is His Majesty's idea!"
Li Zexuan didn't understand. He asked, "What do you mean by that?"
Duan Zhixuan explained, "His Majesty approves of your new training regimen. He believes that if we want the newly expanded Black Armored Troops to become a fighting force within two months, the previous training regimen will definitely not work. We can only try your new training regimen. Therefore, even if the E Battalion loses this time, the Black Armored Troops will still use the new training regimen!"
Hearing this, Li Zexuan suddenly understood. At this time, he couldn't help but admire Li Er's foresight and decisiveness. If it was another emperor, he might not be able to see the current situation and problems of the Black Armored Troops at first glance!
"Even so, a gentleman's promise is worth a thousand gold. Since we have agreed to the bet, we have to accept the loss! If the Wu Battalion loses the competition nine days later, I will still abdicate my position. As for His Majesty, I will explain it to him personally! "
After a moment of silence, Li Zexuan still held his fists and said. But then he changed the topic and said, "But I am confident that I can beat the Second Battalion. The Wu Battalion will definitely not lose this competition!"
"This …"
Hearing Li Zexuan's words, Duan Zhixuan was speechless for a moment. After a while, he sighed and said, "Alright! Since Adjunct Li insists and is so confident, then I will believe you! "
Li Zexuan smiled and said, "Thank you for your trust, Grand General!"
Then, he suddenly remembered that he wanted to ask Duan Zhixuan for something. He held his fists and said, "Grand General, I heard that you have a map of the Niushou Mountain area. I wonder if you can lend it to me?"
"Map of the Niushou Mountain?"
Duan Zhixuan was stunned at first, but he reacted quickly. He laughed and said, "Haha! Not bad, not bad! The art of war is about the right time, the right place, and the right people. Before the battle, you should first familiarize yourself with the terrain. Adjunct Li is gradually getting better in the art of war! "
"You flatter me! Since the location of the competition is at the Niushou Mountain, then I will definitely familiarize myself with the terrain of the Niushou Mountain area.
Li Zexuan smiled and held his fists together.
"Haha! That's how it should be! "
Qiu Xinggong nodded and said, "I do have a map of the Niushou Mountain area. It should be more or less accurate. I will ask my guards to send it to your tent later!"
Li Zexuan's face lit up. He quickly held his fists together and said, "Thank you, Grand General!"
After embarrassing Qiu Xinggong and obtaining the map of the area around Mount Niushou, Li Zexuan had achieved his goal of this trip. Therefore, he cupped his hands and bid farewell to Duan Zhixuan in satisfaction and returned to the tent area of the Wu Battalion.
It was noon. It was the time for the soldiers to eat and rest. He also wanted to return to his tent to rest for a while.
…
"Da Li? So you are here! It's not easy to find you! "
When Li Zexuan went to the commander's tent to look for Duan Zhixuan, a few soldiers quietly snuck into the Wu Battalion's dining hall. As every soldier in the Black Armored Army was wearing the special vanadium steel plate armor made by the workshop, if one did not look carefully, one would not be able to tell if they were soldiers from the Wu Battalion! One of the soldiers found a man with a scar on his face near the pile of firewood in the north of the dining hall. He then squatted down and greeted him softly.
"General Bai? What are you doing here? "
The man with a scar was none other than the first injured soldier Li Zexuan met last night, Ding Dali. Hearing the voice, Ding Dali turned his head and looked over. He was slightly stunned. He swallowed the food in his mouth and said in surprise.
This was because the person in front of him was an old acquaintance! To be more precise, it was his "old superior"!
Ding Dali used to be a squad leader in Zuo Wuwei, while the man with the surname Bai was called Bai Shanhai. He was a general in their camp. After being selected to join the Black Armored Army, Ding Dali was assigned to the V Camp, whereas the man with the surname Bai was assigned to the B Camp!
In the Black Armored Army, although there was no explicit rule that stated that soldiers were not allowed to go to other battalions, but under normal circumstances, soldiers would rarely "visit" other battalions!
"Hey! Didn't I hear that you were injured yesterday? So I came over to take a look! Also, we are in the Black Armored Army now. I am no longer a general. You can just call me Shanhai! "
Bai Shanhai patted Ding Dali's shoulder and said with a concerned face.
"Hehe! It's just a small injury, just a small injury! It's just a scratch on my leg. The military doctor said that I will be fine in two days! "
Ding Dali was flattered by the sudden concern from his "old boss". He scratched his head and chuckled.
This idiot did not know that "one who is unaccountably solicitous is hiding evil intentions".
Bai Shanhai rolled his eyes. Seeing that there was no one around, he moved closer to Ding Dali and whispered, "Dali, how did you get injured? Can you tell me about it? "
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