The Borderline Mountain Military Merit Register had been officially updated. The name on the 95th place was the Pearl River Army.
The generals of the other nations hurried to the city walls and saw the name Pearl River Army. They were half happy and half worried.
They were happy because the Imperial Guard Army of Qin had been removed from the list and the Literary Realm Army had been completely wiped out. Now, Chu's Pearl River Army had brought honor to the people of the literary realm. However, this honor belonged to Chu and the Pearl River Army, not to their own nation.
The generals of Qin, in particular, couldn't help but sigh. They weren't jealous of Fang Yun, they were just unwilling to accept it.
The Great Qin Dynasty, the most powerful nation in the literary realm, was actually suppressed by Chu's Pearl River Army. Moreover, the Pearl River Army wasn't even one of Chu's four great armies. It was only one of the border armies. This was even more unacceptable to the generals of Qin.
However, the scholars of the other nations didn't lose their scholarly demeanor. They all went to the Pearl River Army personally to congratulate Fang Yun.
Just like last night, only Gou Bao and Prince Jing didn't go to congratulate him.
Zhang Qingfeng was very happy. "Brother Wankong will be very happy if he sees this."
Wang Li said excitedly, "Let's do it in one go. After a few days of battle, we'll display the Pearl River Army's banner at Borderline Mountain!"
The generals nearby rolled their eyes.
Suhlen smiled bitterly. "General Wang, I think we should forget about it. It's normal to raise an ordinary military banner at Borderline Mountain, but if we display our legacy banner at the city walls, it's tantamount to provoking the entire human army. "
Wang Li said calmly, "Not necessarily. When our Pearl River Army reaches the top of the Register of Military Merit, we'll be able to display our banner! "
The surrounding generals rolled their eyes at Wang Li again. This Han Lin really dared to speak so bluntly.
Not far away, Gou Bao suddenly spoke in an extremely disgusted tone, "When will your Pearl River Army shut up and reflect on yourselves? You talk about nonsensical things every day. For example, Zhang Wankong once raised the Pearl River Army's banner at Borderline Mountain's city walls and claimed the top of the Register of Military Merit. You're so full of yourself! Let the armies of Borderline Mountain be the judge of this matter. Since when has there been such an arrogant scholar in the human race? "
Up ahead, a nosy Han Lin from the Two Boundaries Mountain asked, "Oh? Was what Marquis Qishan said true? How dare your Pearl River Army say that you once raised your flag on top of our Double Boundary Mountain City? At least for now, other than the Kong family's Demon Suppressing Army, not even the main force of Double Boundary Mountain dared to boast like that! Do you people of the literary world look down on the heroes of the world? "
An old scholar said, "Forget it. Perhaps it's just a joke. Old Man doesn't believe that the Pearl River Army would be so arrogant as to raise their flag above the city walls and suppress the army with martial arts."
Gou Bao instigated, "If you don't believe me, you can ask General Zhang Qingfeng and General Wang Li of the Pearl River Army. They said it themselves when they were in the literary world. Also, Zhang Longxiang's son, Zhang Jingan, was given a nickname by the other children in the capital, 'Scourge of the Rebellious Zhang Jingan'. He's been bragging since he was young, saying that the previous marshal of the Pearl River Army had once raised the Pearl River Army's flag on top of Double Boundary Mountain City. Wang Li, don't tell me you don't dare to admit it? "
Wang Li's face was flushed red.
Gou Bao smiled. "Everyone has seen it. Even this irascible Wang Li has nothing to retort. This confirms Old Man's words just now. The Pearl River Army's bragging is number one in the world! "
Zhang Qingfeng's expression sank. He realized that the situation wasn't right. If Gou Bao was allowed to continue, not only would he be isolated by the other armies, but even the morale of the Pearl River Army would take a hit.
Zhang Qingfeng laughed. "Dare I ask Scholar Gou, does your Mount Qishan Army want to fight for first place? Dare I ask everyone here, who doesn't want to fight for first place? Does fighting for first place only mean arrogance? Fighting for first place means that our Pearl River Army has to do our best to kill the demons and exterminate the barbarians! Are we not allowed to kill the demons and exterminate the barbarians these days? "
Gou Bao sneered, "Scholar Zhang, don't try to change the subject. Old Man only wants to ask one thing. Did Zhang Longxiang's father, Zhang Wankong, say that he had raised the Pearl River Army's flag on top of Double Boundary Mountain City? Let me ask you this: Did Zhang Wankong say it? Did Zhang Jingan say it? Your Pearl River Army has two hundred and ten thousand people. Don't you dare tell me the truth? "
It was deathly quiet in the Pearl River Army. The officers and soldiers exchanged glances. They were all aware that they couldn't admit it no matter how stupid they were.
Fang Yun had been sitting on the "One Step on the Cloud" the whole time, resting with his eyes closed. He didn't say a word. However, the bright and large eyes of Zhang Jingan appeared in his mind. He recalled what Zhang Jingan had told him about Zhang Jingan's deeds in Double Boundary Mountain and the encouragement Zhang Jingan gave him before he left.
"Father, please do what Grandpa did and raise the flag of the Pearl River Army on top of Double Boundary Mountain City. Let the whole of Jingzhou know that I, Zhang Jingan, didn't lie!"
A scholar of Double Boundary Mountain sneered, "Since you don't refute it, it means that you agree to it! Old Man will publish this matter on the list right now, so that your Pearl River Army will be famous all over the world! "
A scholar coughed softly and said, "Brother Lian, I think we should drop this matter. Perhaps it's just a child's joke. In Double Boundary Mountain City, peace is the most important thing."
Fang Yun opened his eyes and looked at the Grand Secretary. There was another familiar person standing next to the Grand Secretary.
The two of them were Lord Ci and Lord Shijun. They used to be the Four Great Scholars. Later, Lord Shijun and Fang Yun lost in the competition for the Literary Name. Lord Ci felt that he was in the wrong and exiled himself to Double Boundary Mountain to clear his name by killing demons and barbarians. As his good friend, Lord Ci also accompanied him and left behind a beautiful story.
Lord Shijun acted as if it had nothing to do with him. However, Lord Ci, who had always been generous, spoke up to help Fang Yun.
Fang Yun smiled faintly. Back in Kong City, even though Lord Ci and Lord Shijun were best friends, Lord Ci praised his poems without any hesitation. This showed how generous he was.
Once Lord Ci spoke up, the scholars from all over the world stopped speaking. They still had to give face to Lord Ci. Moreover, the vital qi around the two of them was fluctuating and it was slightly difficult to control. This was a sign that they were about to become great scholars. If they didn't give face to Lord Ci, it would be equivalent to offending the two future great scholars.
However, Gou Bao didn't let them off. He said loudly, "Zhang Longxiang, let me ask you. Did Zhang Jingan mention that Zhang Wankong had once ascended Double Boundary Mountain? If you're really a man, answer Old Man! "
Lord Ci looked at Gou Bao indifferently while Lord Shijun looked unhappy.
Fang Yun looked at the barbarian city and the thousands of barbarian tents in front of him. He said, "This isn't the literary world. I won't argue like a child. However, let me answer you. I've never heard about Double Boundary Mountain from my father. As for what happened to my Pearl River Army in the end, it's not up to you to comment. It's nothing more than seeing the Pearl River Army enter the military merit book and you're about to lose everything. That's why you're upset. Last night you were chattering non-stop and I couldn't be bothered with you. I didn't expect you to push your luck today. How disgusting. "
Everyone looked at Gou Bao. Fang Yun's words hit the nail on the head.
Gou Bao's expression didn't change. He laughed and said, "Upset? No, in Double Boundary Mountain, those who have done well will be rewarded and those who have done wrong will be punished. What you're doing now might be your mistake in the future! The barbarian world might not have stopped because they were afraid of your stupid poem. It's very likely that they're going with the flow and taking the opportunity to conserve their energy. After the ceasefire, they'll launch an extremely fierce attack. Once Double Boundary Mountain is in danger, your so-called military merit will be turned into a mistake! Besides, the next barbarian attack will be the first battle of the Literary World. If the Pearl River Army is completely annihilated, let's see how you can shamelessly claim to have done well! "
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