"Thanks for your favor, commander-in-chief. I'm very flattered. However, commander-in-chief, you might not know that I've long had many wives in Fire-Dragon Bounty Territory. These wives have been sharing weal and woe with me for many years. I treat all the wives equally, regardless of their age. I don't treat them as official wives, secondary wives or concubines. All my wives call each other sisters. If commander-in-chief's daughter marries me, I'm afraid that she would feel wronged …" Zhang Tie said frankly.
At this moment, Zhang Tie had long been different from when he was in Blackhot City. At that time, Zhang Tie was young and hot-blooded like a green mutt who would fantasize about beauties at the sight of them. He even had an absurd one-night stand with those girls of Rose Association. However, at this moment, Zhang Tie had already known that the most precious women in a man's life were the ones who were affectionate; instead of beauties or daughters of major clans. Affectionate people were precious; ruthless people were like flowing water. Even though the daughter of Zuoqiu Clan was as beautiful as a fairy, Zhang Tie could get a lot of benefits by marrying her. As for Zhang Tie, such a woman was like flowing water in a river. Even though she was sweet and limpid, Zhang Tie only needed to appreciate her quietly on the bank …
Additionally, Zhang Tie didn't need to make friends with major clans by means of marriage; neither would he feel wronged for so many women in his family.
Although Bai Suxian had a noble status, her emotional experience and life experience couldn't be matched by commoners. Additionally, she had risked her life with Zhang Tie in the Earth-elements Realm. Zhang Tie didn't expect other daughters of major clans in Taixia Country to do what Bai Suxian could do. Additionally, Zhang Tie knew that he would probably break down if he treated other daughters of major clans in Taixia Country the same way he treated Bai Suxian.
Zuoqiu Mingyue was a powerful figure. After hearing Zhang Tie's words, Zuoqiu Mingyue had known that Zhang Tie's "feel wronged" was a simple proverb. Zhang Tie was worried that Zuoqiu Mingyue would feel wronged for his daughter. If Zuoqiu Mingyue married Zuoqiu Clan's concubines and offended Zuoqiu Clan, Zhang Tie was also worried that Zuoqiu Mingyue would be too hot-tempered after coming to Zhang Clan.
Zhang Tie said it euphemistically, but he had already refused.
Zuoqiu Mingyue didn't expect that he would be rejected on this matter. No one would believe it. Army God proposed marriage but was rejected. Was that person crazy or stupid? However, Zuoqiu Mingyue was not angry; instead, he appreciated Zhang Tie's righteousness.
Zuoqiu Mingyue had long heard about the identities of Zhang Tie's wives and concubines. Those foreign women from subcontinents and the twins from Huaiyuan Palace were all commoners with humble family backgrounds. In the eyes of the Army God of Taixia Country, Zhang Tie's wives and concubines, even Ms. Olina who was talented in business and O 'Laura who was the empress were nothing different than commoners on the roadside in Taixia Country. Zhang Tie's property in Waii Subcontinent could never enter the eyes of the Army God of Taixia Country. Now that Zhang Tie refused the daughters of Zuoqiu Clan and gave up fine jades for some stones and soil, Zuoqiu Mingyue felt that Zhang Tie was a loyal and reliable person.
"If so, just blame the juniors of Zuoqiu Clan for not being destined to marry you …" Zuoqiu Mingyue sighed pitifully. If he continued, he would lose his face as the Army God of Taixia Country.
After throwing a glance at Zuoqiu Mingyue, Zhang Tie revealed a smile as he said, "My elder brother is at the prime of his life. Additionally, he's talented and generous. Additionally, he's strict in his family. Additionally, his sisters-in-law are all Hua women. They're gentle and well-educated. How about begging a young miss of Zuoqiu Clan to marry into Zhang Clan and be my elder sister-in-law?"
After hearing Zhang Tie's words, Zuoqiu Mingyue became slightly stunned. Closely after that, he became a bit moved. Zuoqiu Mingyue had heard about Zhang Yang, Zhang Tie's elder brother. Although Zhang Yang's achievement in cultivation was not as brilliant as that of Zhang Tie, the reputation of Jinwu Business Group was also well-known across Taixia Country these years. Additionally, it was said that Zhang Yang's elder brother was a pharmacist with a great achievement. Additionally, he had a good family background. The two brothers supported each other and had a deep brotherly relationship. Even if the daughters of Zuoqiu Clan couldn't marry Zhang Tie, they could also find a suitable one to marry into Zhang Clan and be Zhang Tie's elder sister-in-law …
"Fine, I agree …" Zuoqiu Mingyue agreed at once.
"Now that commander-in-chief has promised, I will notice my family members and have them propose marriage in Biyong Palace another day …"
Zuoqiu Mingyue nodded. Neither of them mentioned who the daughter of Zuoqiu Clan would marry Zhang Tie's elder brother. Because major clans in Taixia Country had a ready-made rule about marriage. Zhang Tie knew that Zuoqiu Clan would definitely find a woman who could match his elder brother. That woman must have a good talent and look. She must be a lineal descendant of Zuoqiu Clan; otherwise, this marriage would be meaningless.
After settling the marriage between the two clans, Zuoqiu Mingyue and Zhang Tie both felt a bit closer to each other. Additionally, Zuoqiu Mingyue talked to Zhang Tie in a more genial tone.
"This time, I called you here because I have something to discuss with you!"
"What do you want to negotiate with me, commander-in-chief?"
"It's said that you've established a Fire-Dragon Corps in Fire-Dragon Bounty Territory. From the beginning, Fire-Dragon Corps has been equipped with fiery oil weapons and practiced special battle skills."
"Yes!" Zhang Tie nodded as he didn't need to hide it.
"The fiery oil weapons in the theater of operations have just been distributed. All the corps are still exploring the use of fiery oil weapons. Therefore, we don't have any reference or model for the time being. I want you to dispatch a part of Fire-Dragon Corps to the theater of operations and station them at the bank of Weishui River …"
After hearing Zuoqiu Mingyue's words, Zhang Tie understood it right away. Because Fire-Dragon Corps had rich experience in using fiery oil weapons, Zuoqiu Mingyue wanted to dispatch Fire-Dragon Corps to the theater of operations as a reference or a catfish. In this way, all the corps in the theater of operations could familiarize themselves with the use of fiery oil weapons as soon as possible and reduce the running-in time.
Zhang Tie couldn't refuse such a request. Since the moment Fire-Dragon Corps was established, Zhang Tie had been preparing for this day.
"Fine …" Zhang Tie nodded as he asked, "How many people do you want from Fire-Dragon Corps, commander-in-chief?"
"50,000!"
"Who's in charge of Fire-Dragon Corps?"
"I'll direct it!"
"Fine, I will arrange it right away!"
"As the war between Weishui River and Helan Mountain Range is about to break out, the earlier the better!" Zuoqiu Mingyue said sincerely.
"Don't worry, commander-in-chief. I will have 50,000 people and equipment of Fire-Dragon Corps appear at the bank of Weishui River within 1 week!" Zhang Tie said decisively.
"Fine!"
…
After confirming the dispatch of Fire-Dragon Corps with Zuoqiu Mingyue, the knight's attendant on Zuoqiu Mingyue's side reported that Cheji General of Ningzhou Province had already arrived and was waiting for Zuoqiu Mingyue's summon. After finding that Zuoqiu Mingyue was busy, Zhang Tie bade a farewell to him.
After leaving the high tower in the middle of Xuanyuan Fortress, Zhang Tie patted his head as he suddenly remembered that he might have forgotten to tell Zuoqiu Mingyue about his resignation.
Not knowing why, Zhang Tie felt embarrassed to tell Zuoqiu Mingyue about it since he saw Zuoqiu Mingyue.
Now that he had forgotten about it, Zhang Tie could only comfort himself, 'Let's talk about it after a few more days. No matter what, the four provinces are gradually on the right track. I don't need to worry about too many things. I have enough time to do what I want. Additionally, Lu Yanyu's words are reasonable. If I mention it at this moment, Zuoqiu Mingyue probably wouldn't agree to it. The reason is that the four provinces couldn't stand tortures anymore. Even if I don't do anything in this position, as long as I could stabilize people's morale, Zuoqiu Mingyue would never replace me.
'Forget it, let's talk about it next year. After half a year, when the four provinces become more stable, I will probably resign. By then, Zuoqiu Mingyue would probably agree to it.'
Zhang Tie muttered to himself inside.
…
The moment Zhang Tie came to the avenue of Xuanyuan Fortress, a white shadow flashed by. Before Zhang Tie realized it, Bai Suxian had already thrown herself into Zhang Tie's arms.
"Why didn't you tell me that you were coming …" Bai Suxian's voice sounded pleasant and a bit coquettish. After not seeing Zhang Tie for over half a year, after hearing that Zhang Tie had arrived at Xuanyuan Fortress, Bai Suxian couldn't stand running over here immediately. The moment Zhang Tie left the high tower in the center of Xuanyuan Fortress, he had been caught by Bai Suxian.
At the sight of a glamorous girl cradling a 17-year old boy and acting coquettishly in the boy's arms, all the knights on the street who had not seen Zhang Tie and Bai Suxian turned their heads towards them.
"Ahem, ahem, I want to give you a surprise." Zhang Tie said tenderly as he patted Bai Suxian's soft waist and looked around. At the same time, Zhang Tie buried his head in Bai Suxian's hair and took a deep breath. Bai Suxian's fragrance made Zhang Tie tranquil both physically and mentally. Zhang Tie kissed Bai Suxian's tender cheek as he watched her affectionately, "I miss you so much. Although we've only parted for half a year, I feel that I've not seen you for a long time …"
Zhang Tie indeed had not seen Bai Suxian for a long time. Zhang Tie felt that he had not seen her for at least 6 decades, including the time in the tower of time. At the sight of Bai Suxian, Zhang Tie sighed with emotions.
Watching Zhang Tie's affectionate look towards her in the public, Bai Suxian's heart almost blossomed as she almost turned soft all over. She then whispered to Zhang Tie, "I miss you too …"
The two of them looked into each other's eyes and smiled at each other …
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