"General, are you looking for me?"
It was about more than a mile from the Wuzi camp kitchen to the Xuanjia army commander's tent. Li Zexuan walked quickly and arrived at the commander's tent in a short time. He saw Duan Zhixuan sitting at the head and Qiu Xinggong sitting aside. Obviously It's already arrived. He cupped his fist and saluted Duan Zhixuan and said.
"Well! Didn't you disturb Li Shenjun's lunch?"
Duan Zhixuan laughed and said kindly.
Qiu Xinggong couldn't help but frown. He always felt that Duan Zhixuan's attitude towards Li Zexuan had changed a lot, but he couldn't tell where exactly it had changed.
"The general is joking, military affairs are important, what's a lunch?"
Li Zexuan was also a little strange in his heart. He secretly thought that Qiu Xinggong asked him to come over. He didn't just ask him if he had eaten, right? How boring is that? Thinking of this, he clasped his fists and asked, "The general calls you the late general. What's the important matter?"
"Sit down first!"
Duan Zhixuan pointed to the mat beside him, then he glanced at Qiu Xinggong meaningfully and said: "It's not that I have something to do with you, it's General Qiu that has something to do with you! Xing Gong, since you raised the question, then you can come Tell Li Shenjun!"
Duan Zhixuan is an old man and he is unwilling to be used as a spearman by Qiu Xinggong. This is a direct conflict between Qiu Xinggong and Li Zexuan. He only wants to be a "referee" and does not want to be caught between them.
Qiu Xinggong's face froze. The reason why he went to Duan Zhixuan directly instead of Li Zexuan was because he wanted Duan Zhixuan to help him facilitate this matter. Now Duan Zhixuan directly pushed him out, and his attitude was very obvious!
"Ahem! Qiu has only one thing to do here today. Please ask Li Canjun to help Qiu clear up his doubts!"
Now that Duan Zhixuan had reached this point, Qiu Xinggong had no choice but to speak. He looked at Li Zexuan, his face a little unnatural, and he said in a deep voice: "As for the competition in nine days, Li Canjun will do it this morning." The generals in the army have stated the specific rules of the competition, but I wonder if Li Canjun plans to participate in this competition personally?"
Hearing this, a flash of understanding flashed across Li Zexuan's eyes. This old guy was worried about his fate and affecting the "game balance", so he came to Duan Zhixuan to "complain"!
"General Naqiu thinks that the final general should participate in this competition?"
Li Zexuan's eyes flashed with amusement, he looked at Qiu Xinggong and asked calmly.
Qiu Xinggong's face froze. After a moment of silence, he cleared his throat and said seriously: "This competition is between Yiziying and Wuziying. It is also a competition between the new and old training methods of the Xuanjia Army. Li Joining the army is a member of the Xuanjia Army, not a general or sergeant of the Wuzi Battalion, so to be fair, Qiu thinks... "
"Haha! Actually, General Qiu, you don't have to worry. I never thought about participating in this competition in person!"
Listening to Qiu Xinggong speaking some high-sounding words here in a serious manner, Li Zexuan interrupted him without waiting for him to finish.
"you… "
Qiu Xinggong's face suddenly became extremely ugly. Li Zexuan's words directly tore off the disguise on his face, making him a complete villain in front of Duan Zhixuan! How could this make him angry? Taking two deep breaths, Qiu Xinggong suppressed the anger in his heart and his face returned to calm. He looked at Li Zexuan and said with a smile:
"Haha, Li Shenjun was joking, what are you worried about? Qiu just considered the fairness of the competition between the two armies and did not favor any side!"
"Oh? It turns out that General Qiu is so selfless! I admire him, I admire him!"
Li Zexuan cupped his hands and said something with a smile, but there was a strange tone in his voice. It was obvious that this sentence was mocking Qiu Xinggong. Then, before Qiu Xinggong could react, he continued:
"However, in this competition, although I will not personally fight against the soldiers of Yizi Camp, I will give them advice in the army camp of Wuzi Camp! As General Qiu just said, this competition is also a battle between Xuanjia Army and Xuanjia Army. In the battle between the new and old drill methods, the final general, as a member of the army, is in charge of the military drills, while Wu Ziying is the executor of the new drill methods. It shouldn't be out of the ordinary for me to advise them from the rear, right? "
Qiu Xinggong, who was about to get angry, couldn't help but frown deeply after hearing the second half of Li Zexuan's words. If it had been in the past, he would never have taken Li Zexuan seriously, let alone let Li Zexuan make suggestions for Wuzi Camp. Even if he was asked to fight together with the soldiers of Wuzi Camp, he wouldn't care! Because at that time, in his eyes, Li Zexuan was just a young boy with no military skills! So what if you are brave enough? On this battlefield, personal bravery is useless!
But now judging from Li Zexuan's performance in the past few days after joining the Xuanjia Army, Qiu Xinggong is a little flustered! New drills, methods of controlling subordinates, uniting the morale of the army, etc., these are completely unlike what a young boy who has just entered the military camp for a few days can do! Under such circumstances, he would not dare to let Li Zexuan participate in the competition between Yizi Camp and Wuzi Camp!
He doesn't dare to gamble!
"Of course not out of line!"
While Qiu Xinggong was hesitating, Duan Zhixuan spoke, and he said calmly: "I said from the beginning that Li Shenjun will be responsible for arranging the daily drills of the Xuanjia Army. This competition is a test of the new and old drill methods. A drill, Li Canjun, as the proposer of the new training code, should participate in it!"
"General...!"
Hearing this, Qiu Xinggong was shocked. He quickly wanted to stop him, but Qiu Xinggong waved his hand and interrupted: "Xinggong, Li Canjun has promised not to fight in person. Isn't it okay to stay in seclusion in the commander's tent to plan and plan? This matter is about It’s settled, no further discussion! I think this is fair!”
Duan Zhixuan could not forget the "beating" Li Er had given him in the morning at Ganlu Hall. Although the competition between Yiziying and Wuziying had not yet begun, the battle for the superiority of the new and old Cao Dian had already concluded on Li Er's side. !
Since even Li Er supports Li Zexuan so much, then there is no reason for him to help Qiu Xinggong suppress Li Zexuan on this matter!
"... Yes! General! Then... Qiu takes leave!"
Seeing Duan Zhixuan's firm face, it was obvious that there was no room for negotiation. Although Qiu Xinggong felt depressed, he couldn't say much and could only clasp his fists and leave.
Anyway, he still has a backup plan!
Suddenly, only Li Zexuan and Duan Zhixuan were left in the handsome tent!
"Thank you, General!"
After Qiu Xinggong left, Li Zexuan stood up and thanked Duan Zhixuan with fists in his hands.
Duan Zhixuan laughed, waved his hand and said: "I am just doing things impartially, so why should Li join the army to thank me? In fact, you didn't have to make any concessions just now. In this competition, even if you go into battle in person, there is nothing wrong with it, because the overall strength of the Y-zi battalion itself is It’s much higher than Wu Ziying!”
Li Zexuan smiled and said: "The gap in strength between the two battalions certainly exists, but this gap is gradually narrowing. After nine days, this gap may be negligible! Furthermore, the martial arts of the last general is higher than that of all the soldiers in the camp. For a large part, if you go into battle in person, it would be a bit of a bully! Being able to sit in the rear and command is enough!"
In any case, Li Zexuan is a master of martial arts in the later stage of the Grand Master. There are few with such strength in the entire Tang Dynasty. It can be said that he is now standing at the top of the pyramid in martial arts! Although a master at the master level cannot defeat thousands of armies, in a small-scale encounter, one master at the master level is enough to change the outcome. That's why Qiu Xinggong is so concerned about whether Li Zexuan plays or not!
However, this competition is mainly to compare the new and old training methods, which one is better. If Li Zexuan goes into battle in person, even if he wins, it will be difficult to explain the problem!
Because a late-stage martial arts master really affects the "game balance" too much!
"Since Li Canjun is so confident, I won't say anything more! But don't worry, Li Canjun, even if Wu Ziying loses this competition, you will still be responsible for the training tasks of the Xuanjia Army!"
Duan Zhixuan nodded, then smiled mysteriously and whispered to Li Zexuan.
Hearing this, Li Zexuan was startled and said: "How can this be done? It was agreed at the beginning that if the Wuzi Battalion lost this competition, the new training code would be abolished, and the Xuanjia Army would have full authority over the training tasks. Pass it over to General Qiu! How can a man go back on his word even if he keeps his promise? General, don’t let the end go unjust!"
Duan Zhixuan patted Li Zexuan on the shoulder and said solemnly: "Li Shenjun, this is not my intention, but your Majesty's intention!"
Li Zexuan asked in confusion: "What does the general mean by this?"
Duan Zhixuan explained: "Your Majesty agrees with your new training code. Your Majesty believes that if you want to have the newly expanded Xuanjia Army reach combat effectiveness within two months, the previous training methods will definitely not work. The only way is to try your new training method." Training methods, so even if the Wuzi Camp loses this competition, the Xuanjia Army will still use the new training code!"
After listening, Li Zexuan suddenly realized. At this time, he had to admire Li Er's vision and decisiveness. If it were another emperor, he might not be able to see the current situation and problems of the Xuanjia Army at a glance!
"Having said that, a gentleman promises a lot of money. Since he has accepted the bet, he must be willing to admit defeat! If the Wuziying fails in the competition in nine days, the general will still abdicate in favor of someone better. As for your majesty, the general will personally explain it to you. !”
After a moment of silence, Li Zexuan still clasped his fists, but then he changed the topic and said: "But I am confident that I can defeat the Y-zi camp. In this competition, the W-zi camp will never lose!"
"this… "
Seeing what Li Zexuan said, Duan Zhixuan was speechless for a moment. After a moment, he sighed and said, "Okay! Since Li Canjun is so determined and so confident, I will believe you!"
Li Zexuan smiled knowingly and said, "Thank you, General, for your trust!"
After saying that, he suddenly remembered that he wanted to ask Duan Zhixuan for something, so he clasped his fists and said: "General, I heard that you have a map of the Niushou Mountain area. I wonder if you can lend it to the general?"
"Map of Niushou Mountain?"
Duan Zhixuan was stunned at first, but he quickly realized it. He chuckled and said: "Haha! Not bad, not bad! The art of war pays attention to the time, location, and people. Before fighting, you must first familiarize yourself with the terrain. Li Shenjun has gradually mastered the art of war. It’s a wonderful time!”
"Grand prize, General! Since the competition location is at Niushou Mountain, the general must be familiar with the terrain of Niushou Mountain in advance, so as not to have a black eye later!"
Li Zexuan smiled and cupped his hands.
"Haha! That's how it should be!"
Qiu Xinggong nodded, and then said: "I do have a map of the Niushou Mountain area here. It should be roughly accurate. I will ask my personal guards to deliver it to your account later!"
Li Zexuan looked happy and quickly clasped his fists and said, "Thank you, General!"
Qiu Xinggong was disgusted, and he also got a map of the Niushou Mountain area. Li Zexuan had achieved the purpose of his trip, so he bid farewell to Duan Zhixuan with satisfaction and returned to the tent area of Wuzi Camp!
At noon, it was the soldiers' meal time and lunch break, and he also wanted to go back to the camp to rest for a while.
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"Dali? So you are here! It's not easy to find you!"
When Li Zexuan went to the commander's tent to find Duan Zhixuan, several sergeants sneaked in quietly in the dining hall of Wuziying. Since every soldier in the Xuanjia Army wore vanadium steel plate armor specially made by the workshop, if you were not careful, If you look at it, you really can’t tell whether they are soldiers from the W-Zi Battalion! One of the sergeants found a man with a scar in the firewood pile to the north of the kitchen. Then he knelt down and whispered hello.
"General Shiro? What are you doing here?"
The man with the scar was none other than Ding Dali, the first injured soldier Li Zexuan met while patrolling the camp last night. Hearing the sound, Ding Dali turned his head and looked at him, his face slightly stunned. He swallowed the food in his mouth and said in surprise.
Because the person in front of him is an old acquaintance! To be precise, his "old boss"!
Ding Dali was originally a fire chief of Zuowuwei, and the man named Bai, named Bai Shanhai, was a general in their camp. After being selected into the Xuanjia Army, Ding Dali was assigned to the Wu-character Camp, and the person named Bai was assigned to the Y-zi camp!
In the Xuanjia Army, although there is no clear rule that soldiers are not allowed to go to other camps at will, generally speaking, soldiers rarely go to other camps to "visit"!
"Hey! Didn't I hear that you were injured yesterday? Come and take a look! Also, we are in the Xuanjia Army now, and I am no longer a general. You should just call me Shanhai!"
Bai Shanhai patted Ding Dali on the shoulder and said with a look of concern on his face.
"Hehe! Minor injuries, all minor injuries! It's just a bruise on my leg. The military doctor said it will be fine in two days!"
Ding Dali felt a little flattered when he suddenly received the concern from his "old boss". He scratched his head and chuckled.
But this guy doesn't know the principle of "showing courtesy for nothing is either a traitor or a thief".
Bai Shanhai rolled his eyes and saw that there was no one around. He approached Ding Dali and whispered: "Dali, how did you get injured? Can you tell me?"
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