"Humph! If you don't write it, don't blame the marshal for not remembering our old friendship! "Wei Changxian said.
Fang Yun sighed softly and said, "It's just asking for forgiveness. It's not a big deal, but since the war isn't urgent, it's useless to keep me in Southern City. If the marshal agrees to let me walk around Pearl City, such as fishing in the Dingding Ocean, sunbathing by the sea, or inspecting my Zhang family's properties, I'll be very grateful. "
"No wonder you dared to write 'Rest Madam', so you had this plan. You said you wanted to walk around, but it's just for your Personal Guard! Since you've put forward your conditions, I'll go back and tell the marshal that we didn't mean to make things difficult for you. Of course, whether the marshal agrees to let you go out of the city or not, I don't have the final say. Farewell! "
Wei Changxian turned and left.
Four hours later, Wei Changxian sent a letter.
"As long as you ask for forgiveness, the marshal will give you a waist token that allows you to move around within ten li of Pearl City. Once you leave this range, the marshal will kill you on the spot for intending to defect to the enemy!"
"Thank the marshal for me!"
Fang Yun put away the official seal and smiled. To break through to the Grand Scholar level, one's mental state was very important. He had been too nervous these days. If he could travel around for a few days and comprehend the world and nature, it would be of great benefit.
"I only realized recently that the fate of Chu has always been suppressing me! The trials of the Ninth Mountain have repeatedly exceeded my expectations. If I can't relax my mind and readjust my state of mind, it's very likely that I won't be able to become a Grand Scholar in a short time. Many scholars are only a thin layer away from advancing, but they can't break through even after decades. Of course, more importantly, if I can't go out, I won't be able to see the Personal Guard. "
Fang Yun casually asked his subordinate to write a letter asking for forgiveness. There were only some empty words on it, and Marquis Lumen couldn't find anything to use against him.
In the early morning of the next day, Wei Changxian delivered the waist token that allowed him to leave the city. Fang Yun immediately rode his horse and headed for the Marquis of Zhujiang's Personal Guard Station.
These days, Fang Yun had been under house arrest by Marquis Lumen. He could only move around in a small area in the south of the city. He didn't even officially meet with the Personal Guard of Marquis of Zhujiang.
Every Marquis of Zhujiang would personally lead an additional 10,000 Personal Guard in addition to the 200,000 Pearl River Army.
But ten years ago, this Personal Guard was broken up and distributed to various armies.
In the past few years, the Marquis of Zhujiang's Personal Guard had completely become a recruit camp. A large number of recruits were assigned to the Personal Guard. Not long after, they would be assigned to other armies, and very soon, there would be new recruits to replace them.
"Pearl City made of iron, Personal Guard flowing like water" had already become a common saying in the Pearl River Army.
When the Marquis of Zhujiang wasn't around, the General of the Middle Army was also in charge of the Personal Guard. Therefore, the Personal Guard had always been under the control of Zhang Qingfeng. Although the soldiers were constantly transferred, more than half of the officers were Zhang Qingfeng's men. They trained regularly every day. Except for the fact that they hadn't experienced actual combat, the overall strength of the Personal Guard surpassed that of an ordinary recruit camp.
Fang Yun rode his horse to the entrance of the Personal Guard Camp. The three words "Pingjiang Army" were written on the gate. The General of the Middle Army, Zhang Qingfeng, and the other officers of the Pingjiang Army were waiting outside the gate.
Fang Yun smiled and dismounted from his horse. He held the horsewhip and walked forward.
"Greetings, Marquis of Zhujiang!" With Zhang Qingfeng as the leader, all the officers bowed in salute.
Fang Yun glanced at the willow tree in front of the camp. He recalled the story of Zhang Longxiang that was recorded in the book given by the old man on Book Hill.
"Everyone is too polite. This isn't my first time here. Unfortunately, the old willow tree that was bathed in the spring breeze has turned white after more than ten years … "Fang Yun was dejected.
A few of the officers present were veterans of the Pearl River Army. They looked sad, but most of them were new to the Personal Guard. Although they didn't understand Fang Yun's sadness, they could understand his feelings of revisiting an old place after hearing Fang Yun's words.
"It's good that you're back!" Zhang Qingfeng's eyes seemed to sparkle, but his expression was still solemn.
Fang Yun looked at Zhang Qingfeng. His hair was white, and the two scars on his chin were clearly visible.
"Let's enter the camp." Fang Yun nodded gently.
Fang Yun was at the front, and the generals were at the back. As he entered the Personal Guard Camp, tens of thousands of soldiers stood on both sides. The moment Fang Yun stepped into the camp, all of the soldiers got down on one knee and shouted in unison.
"Welcome back to the camp, Marquis!"
Fang Yun stood still and looked at the tens of thousands of soldiers on both sides of the road. In just an instant, Fang Yun memorized their faces and remembered their gazes. He could even determine their likes and dislikes.
"Stand!" Fang Yun gave the order with a thunderous voice. All the soldiers immediately stood up, raised their heads and puffed out their chests. They looked straight ahead with an imposing aura.
Their black armor was like a forest.
Fang Yun's heart was stirred by the spring breeze.
This was the first time he was officially in charge of an army.
Fang Yun nodded gently and smiled. "Not bad. The army is solemn and high-spirited! Tonight, you can choose whether to stay in the Personal Guard Camp and follow me. After tomorrow, those who are still here will be disciples of Pearl River. "
After he finished speaking, Fang Yun took large strides and headed towards the main white tent of the personal guard camp.
Fang Yun entered the tent and glanced around. He went straight to the big chair made of demon tiger skin. He lifted his robe and sat down. He put his hands on the armrest and looked at the officers.
The officers stood in two rows in front of him and bowed their heads slightly.
"Sit." Fang Yundao.
"Thank you, Marquis!" The officers answered and sat on both sides.
"What I said just now is the same for you. At this time tomorrow, you can come or not." Fang Yundao.
The officers were silent.
"From today onwards, I am the Lord of the Jiang Army. I will not care about the past. However, from today onwards, I will make all the decisions regarding the Personal Guard!" Fang Yun sat on the seat of honor and looked coldly at the officers.
Zhang Qingfeng immediately stood up and cupped his hands. "From today onwards, I will no longer be in charge of the Personal Guard. I will follow Marquis's orders."
All the officers stood up and said in unison, "We will follow Marquis's orders."
Fang Yun nodded. "Time is of the essence. Let's not talk nonsense. Men, bring all the account books, warehouse documents, and military intelligence documents from the past fifteen years to the camp. I want to take charge of the army personally. "
Many of the officers' expressions changed slightly. They hadn't expected the new Marquis to be so direct. However, they soon relaxed. An army's account books and documents were vast and complex. Even for Hanlin, it would take dozens of days to read them all. After reading them and analyzing them, it would take at least a year to sort them all out.
"Reporting to Marquis, some of the books are sealed in the Pearl River Army's warehouse."
"Take my order and go get them."
"Yes, Marquis!"
"Don't be idle. Split up and bring all the account books and documents here!"
"Yes, Marquis!" The officers left one after another, leaving only Zhang Qingfeng and General Pingjiang behind.
Fang Yun stood up and smiled at General Pingjiang. General Pingjiang Suhlen immediately stood up.
"I have met you a few times in the past. However, it has been a long time and my memory is not deep. I have just arrived this year and chatted with General Qing Feng about you. He spoke highly of you and said that he would not be at ease if you were not General Pingjiang. The Personal Guard Army has been called the most useless army. You don't feel wronged, do you? "
Fang Yun smiled and sized up Suhlen as he spoke.
Jinshi Suhlen was about thirty years old. He was thin and not tall. His skin was slightly dark, but his shoulders were broad and his eyes were full of spirit.
Suhlen smiled indifferently. "Naturally, I have complaints. However, I am indebted to the old general. I will not disappoint him."
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