"Gongzi, I've compiled the name list."
Unknowingly, several hours had passed. The crowd outside gradually dispersed, and Zhao Jingdian walked in with a thick stack of name lists.
"Place it on the table."
Seated before an ancient painting of the Han Dynasty, Wang Chong gestured to the red sandalwood table before him. Just like in his previous life, the spirit vein had caused a huge uproar.
The number of people who applied to join the Deflecting Blade Manor far exceeded Wang Chong's expectations. Even the men from Shenwei and Longwei Camps had applied to join the Deflecting Blade Manor.
Perhaps it's time to change the rules.
Wang Chong thought.
Wang Chong's original plan was to recruit talented individuals from the Kunwu Training Camp and help them reach greater heights.
However, the arrival of the people from Shenwei and Longwei had changed Wang Chong's mind.
Wang Chong suddenly felt that he should expand his original plan and include the people from Shenwei and Longwei as well.
However, the requirements for the Deflecting Blade Manor hadn't changed.
Wang Chong didn't intend to recruit ordinary martial artists. There were plenty of such people in the Tang dynasty. There were plenty of experts in the taverns in the capital who could fulfill his requirements.
What Wang Chong wanted were those who possessed the ability to command, or those who possessed the potential to do so.
In other words, what Wang Chong wanted were like-minded generals who could lead armies in battle in the future!
Flipping to the top of the name list, Wang Chong began to recall the memories of his previous life while checking off the names on the list.
Xie Qingyun, from Longwei Training Camp. I have some impression of him... Isn't he a descendant of the Xie Clan? He is quite famous in the capital, and I heard that he is a righteous person. I didn't expect him to be here as well.
Wang Chong glanced at a name on the name list and fell into deep thought.
The number of talented generals from Shenwei and Longwei Camps were nowhere near as outstanding as those from the Kunwu Training Camp. However, some of them were not bad.
Although Xie Qingyun's aptitude couldn't be compared to the hundred stars in Kunwu Training Camp, he was still an outstanding existence in the Three Great Training Camps.
In Wang Chong's memory, he had reached the rank of a senior commandant, a high-ranking officer in the army.
"As a descendant of a large clan, he must have been influenced from a young age. His aptitude should be pretty good. What he lacked was the determination and hard work to improve himself. To be able to become a senior commandant, he should have some talent in commanding. If we can summon him to Deflecting Blade Manor and give him some help, he might be able to break through his shackles and reach a level he never reached in his previous life. "
Wang Chong thought to himself.
There were countless possibilities in the future. As long as one tried, there would only be many possibilities. However, Xie Qingyun's reminder reminded Wang Chong of another Longwei Training Camp disciple.
This person was of low birth in Longwei Training Camp. He was just the son of an aristocratic family, and his family did not seem to care much about him.
However, for the sake of his family's reputation, he was still sent to Longwei Training Camp even though he was the son of a concubine. This sort of thing was very common among the great clans.
"I found him, Wei Anfang!"
A moment later, Wang Chong's eyes lit up. He had finally found this unassuming name in the crowd.
The current Wei Anfang was probably in his most dire straits. No one in his clan valued him, and he didn't have much of a presence in Longwei Training Camp. He had even gotten into a conflict with his elder brother.
If not for the fact that he was so obscure and unimportant, Wei Anfang might not have come to Deflecting Blade Manor.
Lifting his brush, Wang Chong unhesitatingly underlined Wei Anfang's name.
In Longwei Training Camp, Wei Anfang was definitely one of the more accomplished ones. The army he led had performed beyond imagination in several major battles.
He was an existence that could loyally carry out plans and orders to an extraordinary degree.
Every Great General needed exceptional leadership skills, but more importantly, every Imperial Great General needed to be able to completely understand their tactics and strategies and have subordinates that could carry them out perfectly and faithfully.
Wei Anfang was definitely such an existence.
His talents weren't too outstanding, be it in cavalry, infantry, or archers. He was completely different from Sun Zhiming and Chen Burang.
But as a loyal, perfect, and nimble subordinate, Wei Anfang was an indispensable talent to every Great General with grand ambitions.
More importantly, Wang Chong knew that Wei Anfang was a late bloomer. His career in the Longwei Training Camp was nothing special.
His meteoric rise only came after he left the training camp.
Through the many battles, he was reborn and became one of the few rising stars of Longwei Training Camp.
If he were to recruit him now, he would definitely become his most reliable comrade in the future.
"Jingdian, send this person an invitation. Tell him that he doesn't need to undergo the examination and can come here directly."
Wang Chong pointed at Wei Anfang's name and said to Zhao Jingdian.
Hearing Wang Chong's words, a hint of astonishment flashed across Zhao Jingdian's eyes. He truly couldn't tell what kind of ability this Wei Anfang had to have Wang Chong invite him to Deflecting Blade Manor without even needing to undergo the examination.
Furthermore, this was before the list of candidates had been approved.
"Yes, gongzi."
Even though Zhao Jingdian was doubtful, he still turned around and meticulously carried out Wang Chong's orders, preparing the invitation.
After settling this matter, Wang Chong continued browsing through the books.
"Zhang Tuwen, I don't have any impression of him …"
"Xu Tong, this person doesn't have a good reputation. I've heard of his name when I was messing around in the past."
"Huang Yanwu, give him a chance when the time comes."
"Shi Rongrong …"
Seeing that one of the names belonged to a female, Wang Chong pressed his forehead and felt a headache coming on. There were quite a few ladies in the Deflecting Blade Manor this time around.
When Wang Chong was planning for the Deflecting Blade Manor, he didn't intend to recruit any ladies. Of course, Marchioness Yi was an exception.
Furthermore, these ladies weren't just here to join the Deflecting Blade Manor.
Wang Chong remembered quite a few of the previous slogans, and they were truly too much for him to bear!
"What a headache!"
Wang Chong thought.
This matter had truly exceeded Wang Chong's expectations. It was impossible for him to simply reject all of them. Every single one of these ladies had powerful backgrounds, and there was no telling if there was a vicious character like Marchioness Yi among them. If they were to cause a ruckus, it would be a huge headache for Wang Chong.
But to recruit ladies … This was something that Wang Chong had never considered before.
Furthermore, there was another doubt in Wang Chong's mind.
"The spirit vein isn't bad, but why would so many ladies suddenly appear here? This is way too bizarre. "
Wang Chong thought.
Calming himself down, Wang Chong continued browsing through the names below and marked them down one by one.
After an unknown period of time, just as Wang Chong was in the midst of marking down the names, the soft voice of a lady suddenly sounded in his ears. Even though the voice was pleasant, it carried an air of superiority and arrogance.
"Where is Wang Chong? Who is Wang Chong? Hurry up and come out!"
"Hmm?"
Wang Chong lifted his head from the pile of documents in bewilderment. The voice seemed to have come from outside, but it didn't seem to be Marchioness Yi's voice.
Boom!
Before he could process what was going on, a deafening explosion sounded. The gates of the courtyard seemed to have been kicked open, and a powerful shockwave swept through the room. Even Wang Chong was affected by the shockwave.
Peng peng, the sound of something falling to the ground could be heard. Other than wooden planks, there was also the sound of a human body.
Without a doubt, Wang Chong knew that the guards at the entrance had been kicked away.
"Damn it, who in the world is it?"
Rage flashed across Wang Chong's eyes as he slammed the table and stood up. It was one thing for them to barge into the Deflecting Blade Manor, but to even injure his guards!
Peng!
Opening the gates, Wang Chong was taken aback the moment he stepped out.
At the main entrance, a group of young but aggressive women in palace attire and a cold, seemingly very powerful old nanny were blocking the entrance.
In front of those women, next to the old nanny, there was a tall and slender woman with skin as white as snow, beautiful features, and a frosty expression. She was standing on a ring of pink light that was as dazzling as flames, and she was sweeping her gaze over the crowd in a bossy manner.
Around her, the Imperial Army guards that Wang Chong had transferred over from Uncle Li Lin were kneeling around her with their heads lowered.
"You are Wang Chong?"
Hearing the commotion, the frosty woman immediately turned her head and looked in Wang Chong's direction, a haughty and lofty air about her.
Wang Chong was taken aback by the sight of the lady.
Wang Chong didn't recognize the lady, but Wang Chong recognized the resplendent martial halo beneath her feet. Even though Wang Chong had only caught a glimpse of it from afar on the night of the Goguryeons' assault...
Princess Ni Huang!
A thought flashed across Wang Chong's mind. In that instant, Wang Chong suddenly felt a bad premonition.
"I am asking you a question!"
Unable to get an answer, Princess Ni Huang said impatiently.
"I am. May I know what matter Your Highness has with me?"
Wang Chong said as he walked down the stairs.
"Hmph, since you're the one in charge, that's for the best."
Princess Ni Huang left the guards of the Deflecting Blade Manor behind and headed straight for Wang Chong. Behind her, an old nanny with a cold expression and a group of maids in palace robes walked over.
"It is Wang Chong's honor to have Your Highness grace us with your presence. May I know the reason for Your Highness's visit at this time? "
Wang Chong calmly walked over and gestured to the guard at the side.
"Bring a pot of tea over..."
"There's no need for that!"
Before Wang Chong could finish his words, Princess Ni Huang had already interjected.
"Hmph, since you know who I am, things will be much easier. I heard that you have a spirit vein in your possession. Hand it over! "
Her voice was firm and brooked no room for doubt.
Peng!
With just a glance, a palace maid immediately walked over and placed a blank land deed on the red sandalwood table that Wang Chong was drinking tea on.
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