Confucian and Taoist scholar

Shuidu Yamen.

Several generals came to Geng Cunshan and gave him a small report about Du Ning.

"Grand Governor! That Du Ning is simply too much of a bully! He actually used chicken feathers as arrows to beat us with a cane in public!"

"We are the generals of the Seven Islands Sea Kingdom. Even if we make mistakes, it is not his turn to punish us!"

"This is a slap in the face, a slap in the face of our Qidaohai Kingdom, a slap in the face of our Ministry of War, and even more, a slap in the face of the Emperor!"

"Grand Governor, you have to make the decision for us!"

Each of these generals complained to Geng Cunshan, as if they had been greatly wronged.

"Okay, don't talk anymore."

Geng Cunshan waved his hand gently and asked: "Why does Du Ning want to torture you with a cane?"

One of them said: "At midnight this morning, we were just delayed for a little time. He ordered us to be beaten with a stick for a trivial matter. I don't accept it!"

"Absurd!" Geng Cunshan's face became angry.

Everyone was overjoyed, thinking that Du Ning was so excessive that even Geng Cunshan couldn't stand it.

Unexpectedly, Geng Cunshan scolded them: "You people are so brave. You dare to make mistakes in the army. No wonder Du Ning wants to punish you. If it were me, I would also order you to be beaten."
"Forgive me, the Governor. We know that it is wrong to do this, but even if we are at fault, he can't punish us. Who is he?"

"Shut up! You still have the nerve to say it!"

Geng Cunshan was even more angry, "The emperor granted Du Ning military power in front of hundreds of civil and military officials, and asked him to compete with our officials from the Ministry of War again. The result was good for you. On the first day of Dianmao, you deliberately delayed the time and arrived in the Holy Forest Continent.

We have lost the military discipline of our sea country soldiers in front of the scholars. How do they think of us? They dare to come to me to report, which is simply shameless!"

"We are ashamed, but we are not convinced. Even if Du Ning takes over the military power of the Ministry of War, as a scholar of the Holy Forest Continent, he cannot punish us!" Someone said loudly.

"Let's not mention this matter for now. During the review today, why did the soldiers conduct military review like lazy men crossing the street?" Geng Cunshan suddenly looked like a sword.

"This... Grand Governor, how do you... know?"

"Hmph! Let me tell you! Du Ning sent me a letter a long time ago and told me everything from the time of midnight to the review. Do you know what Du Ning said about our army in the letter?

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Geng Cunshan was furious and said loudly: "He said that the army of our Seven Island Sea Kingdom looks like a bunch of rabble. Such a funny team has no qualifications to go to the battlefield. Even if it is said that they are soldiers, it is also unfair to say that they are soldiers."

'This title is a great insult!"

"The Governor..."

The generals' eyes were splitting when they heard this. They didn't expect that Du Ning would comment on their team like this in front of the governor. This time they were really embarrassed and had to be brought back to their hometown.

"You people are such a disgrace! You are not only losing your own face, but also the face of the country! Your performance today makes me very disappointed. If this matter is known to the emperor, it will definitely make you miserable."

, not for anything else, just because what you did today is a disgrace to the country!" Geng Cunshan said fiercely.

"Then...then what should we do now?" someone asked at a loss.

"Do your duty well, obey Du Ning's military orders, and kill the enemy on the battlefield with meritorious deeds. Otherwise, be careful as this Commander-in-Chief takes off your uniforms!"

"Yes...yes...we know."

A general said cautiously: "By the way, Commander-in-Chief, since Du Ning and the generals of the Ministry of War are competing for military merit, why not let us interfere with it and let you win easily..."

"Fart!"

Geng Cunshan was slapped in the face, and there was a "pop" and a very bright sound.

The other person covered his face and didn't understand why the governor wanted to hit him.

"What do you mean? Say it again! Do you mean that the officers of the Ministry of War of the Seven Islands Sea Country have to use such despicable means to defeat the scholars of the Holy Forest Continent? Not even you yourself can

Are you looking at the military officials of our Seven Islands Sea Country? Are our Seven Islands Sea Country really so unbearable?"

The other party's expression changed greatly, and he hurriedly said: "I forgive you, the Governor, I never meant this! I didn't mean it this way! I'm talking too much, General!"

Geng Cunshan said: "Since you are under Du Ning's command now, you must obey Du Ning's military orders. You can fight this battle how he says. As for other things, you don't need to worry about it. Even if the Holy Forest

No matter how talented the mainland scholars are, they will never be able to defeat us in the art of war. We will definitely defeat Du Ning and let him know how powerful our Seven Islands and Sea Kingdom Military Department is."

"One more thing, the Hailong Gang is going to attack our Seven Island Sea Country. If you don't get along with Du Ning, it will be of no benefit to us. After all, we are all of the same bloodline as the human race. Facing the Hailong Gang,

When the time comes, you must put aside all your grudges and speak to the outside world as one, and don't let the scholars of the Holy Forest Continent look down upon our military scholars of the Sea Kingdom."

"Everything that happened today, I will treat it as a farce of yours. If you dare to humiliate us again, it will not be whether I can forgive you.

It's up to you whether the emperor can spare you."

"Yes... yes... Grand Governor, we know..."

The generals were sweating on their foreheads.

"Seize the time and prepare for war. Don't make trouble again. Please retreat!" Geng Cunshan issued an expulsion order to everyone.

"I'll take my leave..."

The generals withdrew from Geng Cunshan's court.

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Mao hour the next day.

Duning once again held a judgment in the court of the warship.

At around nine o'clock that morning, not long after Du Ning and others arrived at the court, most of the generals headed by Wei Li soon arrived one after another.

With yesterday's lesson learned, many generals did not dare to neglect Du Ning's military orders this time, and hurriedly came to Du Ning's court to gather.

In less than a quarter of an hour, Du Ning's generals were all assembled.

Wei Li came out of the queue and handed over to Du Ning, saying: "This is to inform Mr. Du. All the generals have arrived."

Du Ning nodded lightly, "Very good. Your performance today finally looked like a soldier. Are the soldiers ready?"

"Reporting to Lord Du, the soldiers are all ready and ready for review at any time," Wei Li said.

Du Ning looked at the sky outside the window and saw that the sun was rising in the east, so he said: "Start the review!"

"Yes!"

Wei Li immediately issued the order.

Du Ning walked outside and began to review the soldiers.

This time, Du Ning and others saw a completely different scene from yesterday.

I saw the soldiers of the Seven Islands Sea Country holding their heads high, walking in very neat steps, and marching in front of Du Ning in a very heroic manner.

The soldiers were full of energy and marched neatly on the ground, making bursts of earth-shattering footsteps.

At this moment, even Fan Rulong, Tian Feipeng and others were shocked by the mighty momentum of the soldiers.

"Good! This looks like an army!" Tian Feipeng praised.

"Finally we see hope of defeating the Hailong Gang." Fu Yue said with a smile.

"This shows that these soldiers have reflected on themselves and no longer treat Du Jun perfunctorily. This will be a good start." Fan Rulong said.

After hearing these words, Wei Li and others finally showed a proud smile on their faces.

This is the pride and confidence that a soldier should have.

After the review, Duning once again delivered an important speech as commander.

Du Ning glanced at each soldier and could see the surging fighting spirit in the soldiers' eyes.

"My fellow soldiers, your performance today surprised me. The lazy men yesterday turned into mighty warriors standing in front of me. I hope you can maintain this state, because next, we will face

A very severe test. This is not only a test for us by the enemy, but also a test for us by the court and the people."

"As the saying goes, "Raise troops for a thousand days, use them for a while. We are about to have a decisive battle with the Hailong Gang. All the soldiers will go to the battlefield to defend the territorial integrity of the Seven Island Sea Kingdom and maintain the order and tranquility of the endless sea area. If there is no need, I will not Without further ado, I have a slogan here as a belief in fighting. Please keep it in your mind."

"The slogan is simple, only twelve words"

"Come when you call him, he who comes can fight, and he who fights will win!"

"As long as we maintain this belief, we will be able to overcome many difficulties."

Du Ning said sternly: "Soldiers, I would like to ask you whether all the soldiers can fight?"

"Fight! Fight! Fight!"

Everyone roared loudly.

"Can all the soldiers win?" Du Ning asked again.

"Must win! Must win! Must win!"

Everyone roared again, and the momentum became even stronger.

"I believe in you!"

Du Ning said: "Please remember that all actions must be followed."

"Yes!"

Everyone responded together.

Du Ning took out a document and handed it to Wei Li and said: "This contains many war poems from the Holy Forest Continent. You should immediately order it and let the soldiers train according to the plan. The war poems of the scholars can be compared with the soldiers. We will coordinate the attack and kill, you should be able to do this, right?"

"Sacred Forest Continent's war poetry and training plan?"

Wei Li's face changed. Although he was very dissatisfied with the war poems of the Holy Forest Continent, he still took the document and started reading it.

After a while, Wei Li's expression changed several times in an instant.

The other generals were also watching, and they all showed shocked expressions.

Because the combined use of poetry by soldiers and scholars is far more advanced than the tactics of the Seven Islands and Sea Kingdom.

"Want to try?" Wei Li asked in a low voice.

"Maybe... you can give it a try."

Others’ hearts were touched.

"I will obey the order." Wei Li accepted Du Ning's order.

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