Even a vicious tiger would not eat its cubs!
Cao Jianda only had one son, so how could he bear to cut off his son's arm unless he had no other choice?
This was even more painful than being cut on his body.
However, he still had no choice but to cut off his son's life.
The Fifth Prince looked at Cao Qinggong who had his arm cut off on the ground, and the fire in his heart finally dissipated by more than half. He finally could not bear it and said: "As long as my arm can be reattached, I will spare his dog life!"
"Thank you, Fifth Prince, for your mercy." Cao Jianda was overjoyed.
Immediately after, he immediately asked someone to carry his son and quickly left to bandage his son's injuries.
The Fifth Prince then looked at Fen Tianxiong and asked: "Marshal Fen, can my arm be reattached?"
Fen Tianxiong replied solemnly: "I will do my best to reattach your arm back."
"I don't want to hear this nonsense. Do you have a way to get the Bone Connecting Pill?" The Fifth Prince asked.
"The Bone Connecting Pill is a King Pill, and only one or two masters can refine it. It is already too late to rush back to the palace, and the blood in your arm will dry up. It will be very difficult to reattach it back …" Fen Tianxiong said again. Before he could finish, the Fifth Prince roared: "I am asking if you have the Bone Connecting Pill now."
"No, but …"
"But what? As a Marshal, can't you speak more straightforwardly?"
"Someone can refine it, but I don't know if they are willing to refine it."
"What do you mean? Who dares to go against your Marshal's orders?"
Fen Tianxiong naturally could not say that he had just offended him. He could only simply say that there was a mysterious Medicine King appearing and disappearing in the army, and that he had taken in a disciple in the army. However, this Medicine King appeared and disappeared unpredictably, and it was not easy to find him. He had to ask his disciple to make the Medicine King take action, and that disciple's identity was somewhat special in the army.
The Fifth Prince did not believe Fen Tianxiong's words at all. Who in the army would not listen to the Marshal's words? Did they not want to live anymore?
"Fifth Prince, that soldier is from the Death Legion. That's fine, but his master might not belong to our Mortal Realm. If I were to force him to do something, it would be extremely disadvantageous for our army." Fen Tianxiong said vaguely.
"Then tell me, what conditions do you want for him to ask his master to concoct pills for him?" The Fifth Prince asked again.
Fen Tianxiong hesitated for a moment, then said: "If it's possible, I would like to ask Your Highness the Fifth Prince to personally speak with that soldier. Perhaps after he knows of Your Highness the Fifth Prince's identity, he will be able to get his master to speak. I will also do my best to satisfy his request."
The Fifth Prince was also at his wit's end. Without even thinking, he said, "Alright, have him come to see me immediately."
"This … It's already so late, I think we should do it tomorrow." Fen Tianxiong said awkwardly.
He had just offended the other party and even the other party's master had appeared to teach him a lesson. How could he still have the face to invite the other party over?
Just thinking about it made him feel aggrieved. A grand marshal couldn't even do anything to a small soldier.
The Fifth Prince was very anxious and wanted to see the other party immediately. After being persuaded by Fen Tianxiong many times, he was finally willing to compromise.
After Fen Tianxiong left the Fifth Prince's place, he immediately called Cao Jianda to his military tent. He said to Cao Jianda solemnly: "Let's forget about Sima Natu's matter and give him a heroic death at the border. What does Jianda think?"
Cao Jianda said without hesitation: "The Great General is wise!"
"Yes, now that my nephew's arm is broken, I believe you want him to reattach his severed limb, right?" Fen Tianxiong asked again.
"Great General, I know what to do. When the sun rises, I will go and see Yang Wu. I will definitely give him a satisfactory condition and have his master concoct pills for him." If Cao Jianda didn't understand Fen Tianxiong's intentions, he wouldn't have been in the army for so many years.
"Very good, no matter what the price, you must make him agree. I cannot disappoint Your Highness the Fifth Prince. Furthermore, this is a matter of life and death for your son." Fen Tianxiong said.
Cao Jianda was very clear in his heart. After he discussed the conditions with Fen Tianxiong, he left.
… …
The matter of Yang Wu killing Sima Natu was not publicized. Not many people in the army knew about this matter. The upper echelons were completely forbidden, and no one was allowed to speak of it at this time.
After Yang Wu returned from outside, he slept all the way until dawn. He was simply too tired. The battle with the King had not only consumed his Dantian's strength, but also his mental strength.
After he woke up, the comprehension that his cheap master had left for him had been completely imprinted in his Divine Court. It was difficult to erase it.
Yang Wu didn't even have the time to get up and cultivate when he sensed that someone was waiting for him outside the tent.
He tidied up his appearance and slowly walked out. He muttered in his heart: "Who would come looking for me so early in the morning? Could it be that the upper echelons want to punish me?"
Yang Wu opened the tent's curtain and found Cao Jianda waiting outside with two deputy generals.
"Vice Commander, General Cao is looking for you." Guard Zhou Yong said.
"Zhou Yong, how could you let General Cao wait outside? This is a great crime on your part." Yang Wu pretended to be stern and said. He knew better than anyone why Cao Jianda was here.
The other party didn't dare to force his way in. It should be because of the "aftereffects" left behind from last night.
Cao Jianda smiled and said: "No matter, I told him not to report to you. It's not good to disturb vice commander Yang's good sleep."
"Lieutenant General Cao, you are too polite. What business do you have with me so early in the morning?" Yang Wu seemed to have forgotten everything that happened between him and Cao Jianda as he asked with a smile.
He was only a vice commander who hadn't been recognized and couldn't even be considered a lieutenant. It was disrespectful to speak so lightly to Cao Jianda, but he wasn't afraid.
Cao Jianda didn't show any dissatisfaction. He took out a paper order and announced: "I came here today to congratulate vice commander Yang. The grand general has already agreed to your position as vice commander of the death corps and made an exception for you to be promoted to cavalry captain. If you make more contributions in the future, you can continue to be promoted to lieutenant general or even lieutenant general. This is your new token and official document, please keep it well vice commander Yang."
Yang Wu was stunned for a moment before he asked: "So this is an appointment letter that can be recognized by the imperial court?"
"That's right. All military positions below lieutenant general can be directly appointed by the grand marshal. As long as there is a marshal's seal, it is equivalent to an appointment letter from the imperial court. When you are promoted to lieutenant general one day, you must report to the imperial court and receive an imperial edict from the emperor before you can be promoted." Cao Jianda explained.
"I see," Yang Wu said in understanding and then said after a pause: "General Cao, I cannot accept this appointment letter."
"Why is that?"
"I am a soldier of the death corps and have not made any contributions. How can I be promoted to cavalry captain?"
"Vice Commander Yang, you are too humble. The fact that your commander can give you such an important position as vice commander proves your ability. The grand general and I both approve of it. You should accept this appointment letter. This way, you can legitimately lead the death corps and make contributions." Cao Jianda advised earnestly.
"If General Cao says so, then can the appointment letters of the other commanders of the death corps be issued as well? This way, they can legitimately contribute to the army and serve the imperial court with their lives!" Yang Wu went along with the flow.
They were talking outside Yang Wu's tent. Many soldiers of the Death Legion nearby noticed the commotion, and each of them had a strange expression on their faces.
In their hearts, they worshipped Yang Wu to the point of prostrating themselves before him.
He had actually rejected the letter of appointment sent by a dignified lieutenant general. Furthermore, the lieutenant general had a pleasant expression on his face. Had the world gone crazy?
Also, Yang Wu was actually asking for the appointment letters of the other commanders. This was too crazy.
Once the appointment letters were issued, it would prove that the death corps' commanders were the same as the other corps' commanders. They could enjoy all the same benefits and treatment in the army. This was the hope of becoming a regular officer.
The members of the death corps were basically abandoned people. Unless they made enough contributions and applied for retirement, they could only serve the army until death. Moreover, they did not receive the benefits they deserved. This was very unfair. Once Yang Wu's request was fulfilled, it proved that there was still hope for the death corps. As long as they could become commanders, they could also be honorable soldiers.
Cao Jianda did not expect Yang Wu to make such a request. The Rose of Death had also made this request to them before, but they had never accepted it. Today, he did not hesitate at all and patted his chest on the spot: "I will go back and report this to the grand general. I believe he will agree to your proposal."
"That's good. When the other commanders' appointment letters are issued, I will accept mine." Yang Wu knew when to stop and did not make any more excessive requests.
"How can this be? You should put away your appointment letter first." Cao Jianda said anxiously.
"General Cao, you don't need to persuade me anymore. My brothers and I will advance and retreat together!" Yang Wu responded firmly.
This time, the soldiers of the death corps were moved to tears.
Yang Wu had fought for a lot of military resources for them so that they could have a good winter. Now, he was fighting for official treatment for their commanders. To them, he was simply a benefactor.
They were all criminals, bandits, and even psychopaths. They belonged to the category of people who had been forgotten. However, their deputy commander still thought of them and fought for their benefits. This kind of deputy commander was worthy of their respect and loyalty.
Cao Jianda saw that Yang Wu was so determined. No matter how bad his expression was, he could only endure it. After all, he had something to ask of him.
"Okay, you wait. I will go back and ask for the appointment letter from the general." Cao Jianda made a prompt decision. He paused for a moment and then said, "Last night's matter … …"
Yang Wu smiled and said, "What happened last night?"
"Nothing. What about the bone connecting pill?"
"When the appointment letter comes, we will discuss this matter. Right, I will give you the name list first. It won't be good if you appoint the wrong people."
Yang Wu called Lu Zhi over and wrote a name list of more than ten people. In addition to the original eight commanders, he also fought for two more places for Shou Hou and Lu Zhi. Shou Hou was made a deputy commander and Lu Zhi was made an officer.
Although Shou Hou had become Zuo Yidao's disciple, Yang Wu still had to fight for a proper position for him. This way, he would be able to establish an army and establish a career.
As for Lu Zhi, his performance was very good. Yang Wu couldn't treat him unfairly.
When Lu Zhi saw that Yang Wu was about to write his name, he instantly burst into tears and said, "My lord, from now on, this lowly body of Lu Zhi belongs to you."
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