Martial Cultivator

Xu Sheng watched Chen Chao leave at the gate of the camp, then turned around, braved the wind and snow, and came to the commander's tent to see Xu Ming.

At this moment, Xu Ming looked dejected.

Xu Shengping stepped back and asked in a low voice, "Has your Majesty condemned the general?"

Xu Ming glanced at Xu Sheng and then shook his head, "If His Majesty really punished me, I would feel much better. But His Majesty is so magnanimous and doesn't even reprimand me, which makes me feel uncomfortable."

Xu Sheng thought for a while and said, "Besides bringing fine wine into the military supplies, there should be something else we don't know about Ning Chong. Can the general tell me?"

Xu Ming nodded, but did not hide it. He quickly explained the cause and effect of the matter, and then said softly, "You are not trying to scare the monkeys. Your Majesty will attack the Ning family as soon as possible. Those who were captured by the General's Mansion before Everyone feels that His Majesty and the General will not take the risk of unrest in the Border Army to completely purge the Border Army. But now it seems that it is not what we thought. His Majesty’s attitude toward the Border Army at this moment is obviously There is no tolerance."

Xu Sheng exhaled a breath of heat and did not speak in a hurry. Like Xu Ming, he had no backers in the border army. In the past, although the Daliang border army was the most elite military force in the Daliang Dynasty, it had been in the northern border for many years and had a strong combat capability. Strong and tyrannical, but in fact this army still has many shortcomings, especially in the northern border. Military orders of generals are often more effective than imperial decrees. It is not that the previous generals were unaware of these shortcomings, but for the sake of the combat effectiveness of the border army, in fact, They are also living on thin ice, fearing that if they go too far at some point, the combat effectiveness of the border troops will be greatly reduced, and they are even afraid of mutiny and causing some soldiers to defect to the demon clan.

Therefore, the shortcomings have always existed, and the general can only be a paper framer, tinkering.

It just looks like this, in the short term, the combat effectiveness of the border army can be maintained, but in the long run, the internal problems of the northern border army will become more and more serious. Let’s not talk about the soldiers, just those who have no backing within the border army. The middle and lower-level officers who see no hope of moving up may lose confidence in Daliang.

Joining the army to serve the country is, on the one hand, to protect one's hometown, but on the other hand, who doesn't want to stand out and honor their ancestors?

"Before the general became a general, he was one of His Majesty's most trusted ministers. That's why when he came to the northern border, he and his Majesty were truly of the same mind. On the contrary, when the previous general was in office, there were things that His Majesty even wanted to do. , there is no way to do it, it involves too much, and no one can tell the consequences. Now that Your Majesty has the opportunity, according to Your Majesty’s temperament, he will naturally take action. His Majesty has been on the throne for more than ten years, and has done a lot of things to rectify the border areas. The military matter is probably not an impromptu decision, so the general must be prepared.”

Xu Sheng looked at Xu Ming, some things were self-evident.

Xu Ming frowned, "You mean..."

Seeing that there was no one around, Xu Sheng nodded and said a few heartfelt words, and said softly, "No matter what your Majesty's final goal is, the whole

The Dunbian Army is already doing it, so many lieutenant generals are destined to be cleared out. How will the vacant seats be given? The general should know that His Majesty's favor is so great now. The General must not let down His Majesty, even if It's a big gamble, and I feel like I can get on the gambling table this time. "

Xu Ming was silent and hesitant.

Xu Sheng continued, "The general, like the general, has no backers in the army. If the border army continues to be like this, the two of us will end up sitting in the position of the chief general of Xuanling County for a few years. General He can only serve as a deputy general in a certain army in the Great Wall of the North, and there is no chance to lead the army alone. Now that your majesty is willing and the general is close to the water, why not do something? "

Xu Ming asked cautiously, "If we go too far, will His Majesty think that we are people who do not care about our robes and are only interested in seeking official positions?"

Xu Sheng said with a serious face, "The general's words are ridiculous. We are doing things for the sake of Daliang and to be loyal to His Majesty. Who says that we will not have any problems? How can we leave such a reputation?"

Xu Ming sighed, but still couldn't make up his mind.

Xu Sheng thought for a while and softened his tone, "The general does not have to make a decision at this time, but as the commander of the Qingtian Camp, the general should take all the soldiers in his heart from now on, and report what should be reported Naturally, we have to report it, and we must at least turn Qingtian Camp into a brave and disciplined army."

"Indeed, I already have an idea about this matter, but I still have a problem that I haven't figured out yet." Xu Ming looked at Xu Sheng, "I was just thinking about discussing it with you."

Xu Sheng smiled and said, "The general wants to say, should we inform the capital of gods or the general's palace about this kind of thing?"

Xu Ming nodded and said softly, "This is a problem."

Xu Sheng shook his head and said softly, "We are affiliated with the General's Mansion. Naturally, such matters should be reported to the General's Mansion. As for the General and His Majesty, they are of the same mind. Reporting to the General's Mansion naturally means reporting to His Majesty's knowledge. Reporting to the General's Mansion will also The general would not have any opinion of the general if he had not overstepped his rank."

Xu Ming nodded, "That's very good."

After saying this, he hesitated for a moment and looked at Xu Sheng with a sincere expression, "Xu Sheng, probably one day you will be able to go further than me, and I will not stop you. But in the future, I hope you will remember the friendship between you and me now."

Xu Sheng did not be polite to Xu Ming in front of him. Now that the other party was so heartfelt, he nodded and said seriously, "The last general is promoted by the general. Naturally, I dare not forget it."

Xu Ming nodded and said softly, "In that case, I will go to the gambling table."

Take a gamble. "

Xu Sheng smiled and said, "I guarantee that the general will return with a great victory."

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When Chen Chao returned to Xingyi, the sky was already slightly dark, and the light snow was getting heavier and heavier, as if there was already a snowstorm.

But before he returned to the house, he saw Xie Nandu waiting for him.

Chen Chao smiled and said, "I'm not selling roasted food for you this time."

Xie Nandu shook his head and said, "Don't be poor."

Chen Chao sighed and took the initiative to talk about the things that Xie Nandu was interested in. After listening, Xie Nandu said softly, "It is the best starting point for you, a guy who is not from the border army, to handle this matter. Your Majesty is indeed your Majesty. The method is clever, but you will be out of luck. If you are still in the north, you will be targeted overtly or covertly. "

Chen Chao said with some annoyance, "If I had known better, I wouldn't have accepted that broken stone."

"Don't pretend." Xie Nandu glanced at Chen Chao, "It's different when you lie."

Chen Chao frowned, looked at Xie Nandu, and asked a question he had always wanted to ask before, "How can you tell whether I am lying?"

Xie Nandu smiled slightly and did not give an answer.

"Okay, I'm going to bed. Remember to tell me when you want to say something."

Chen Chao turned around and returned to the house.

Xie Nandu just turned his head, glanced at Feng Xue, and then turned back to the house.

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The team of more than a hundred people rested in Xuanling County for three days, and then set off again. This time, a thousand elite cavalry were dispatched from Qingtian Camp, led by deputy general Xu Sheng, to escort them all the way to the Great Wall.

But in fact, there won't be any dangers along the way. After all, not only are these young monks at a high level, but there are also strong Wangyou companions. Even if there are some monsters intruding, nothing will happen.

So who will escort is actually a real good opportunity. Who the candidate is will depend on Xu Ming's decision at Qingtian Camp, but in the end there is no surprise, it is still Xu Sheng.

The deputy general of the Qingtian Camp, who came from a purely grassroots background, was waiting for the team to leave the city at the city gate. He was silent, and the wind and snow blew on his face like it was being scraped on a stone.

Half an hour later, riding out of the city, it was Chen Chao who was dressed in black and carrying a knife. He had a black horse on his hip, which was very dazzling in the wind and snow.

Xu Sheng paused and took the initiative to bow his hands in greeting, "I've met Commander Chen."

Chen Chao nodded and said with a smile, "I didn't bother to talk to General Xu at Qingtian Camp before. No wonder."

Xu Sheng smiled casually and said, "It's not a big deal. Commander Chen is on official business, as it should be."

Chen Chao rides his horse

When he came to Xu Sheng's side, he smiled and said, "I have discussed with Mr. Wei. This trip to the north will be led by General Xu's thousand cavalry. I will accompany them, and Mr. Wei and the others will press behind."

Xu Sheng thought for a moment and understood the reason. He thanked him and said, "Thank you, Commander Chen."

There won't be too much trouble on this trip north, but there won't necessarily be attacks from blind monsters. Most of the time, the thousand of them can handle it. It will be a big military achievement to reach the Great Wall all the way. , when they really can't handle it, Wei Xu and others will naturally take action.

So this is almost a free military achievement.

Chen Chao said with a smile, "I just left a bad reputation among the northern border troops. I have to make up for it, otherwise I will really become a street rat and everyone will cry out for beating me."

Xu Sheng nodded, but quickly reminded, "The news has been sent to the General's Mansion. Now they know that Ning Chong died at the hands of Commander Chen. Commander Chen needs to be careful on his way north. "

It can be regarded as reciprocating love in a small way.

Chen Chao nodded and said, "There is no other way. You can't kill me openly, right? Do they have the courage?"

Xu Sheng smiled awkwardly. There was no way he could accept such words.

Afterwards, watching the team leave the city, Xu Sheng and Chen Chao rode their horses. The two men took the lead and walked in the wind and snow. Xu Sheng smiled and said, "I have something to say to Commander Chen, but the words come first. Commander Chen can't say goodbye." Xu is the kind of person who follows the trend of others."

"How could it be? I saw that General Xu is an honest person."

"Commander Chen, are you praising Xu or scolding Xu?"

"Words of conscience."

"Xu believes it for now."

"Hahaha... Master Xu is very funny, not like an ordinary warrior."

"Actually, just like Commander Chen, they are both honest and dedicated warriors."

"I do not believe."

"Then let's take a look?"

The two rode horses on an official road that was wider than anywhere else in Daliang. The Daliang Dynasty paid so much attention to these things in the north, naturally in order to rush to the north as quickly as possible in time of war.

Xu Sheng looked at the wind and snow in front of him and said seriously, "I hope that one day I can fight side by side with Commander Chen."

Chen Chao joked, "Then will General Xu listen to me, or will I listen to General Xu?"

Xu Sheng solemnly said, "As long as it's for Daliang, it doesn't matter. But according to Xu, it's probably Xu who obeyed Commander Chen."

Chen Chao waved his hands and said, "I can only kill people and kill monsters, but I can't lead an army to fight."

Xu Sheng smiled and said, "If you follow Chen's command and use your talents, it won't take long before you are sure to have a handsome man!"

Chen Chao said helplessly, "General Xu really doesn't look like an honest man."