Zhang Qingfeng and Wang Li let out a long sigh. The resentment that had been suppressed in their hearts for many years was finally released today.
Zhang Qingfeng looked at Fang Yun, not hiding his joy and pride. Even if Gou Bao was extremely powerful and the King of Chu was the ruler of a country, they would all turn into dust, but Zhang Longxiang's literary name would be immortal!
Gou Bao glanced at Fang Yun and others gloomily, then led them away quickly.
Afterwards, the command department assigned tasks and the Pearl River Army received great preferential treatment. All members had rest and could return to the State of Chu at any time. They had the right to refuse any call-up, including the call-up to Liangjie Mountain.
The Holy Academy pays each soldier of the Pearl River Army an additional salary every year, which is equivalent to the salary of a ninth-rank countryman. Even after death, it will be paid for eighty years. The children of the Pearl River Army soldiers will have all the expenses they need to study until they are eighteen years old, and they can choose one of their children to study directly at the local literary academy, and no official can refuse.
Upon hearing the news, all the scholars were envious and full of respect for the Holy Academy. The Pearl River Army had made great contributions. If they continued to fight in the upcoming Second Battle of the Two Worlds Mountain, they would most likely suffer heavy losses or even be wiped out.
Liangjie Mountain has no shortage of more than 100,000 troops, but the human race does.
The greatest respect for them is to allow heroes who have made great contributions to no longer have to risk their lives in battle, to ensure that they live a stable life in the second half of their lives, and to allow their children to be treated well.
Afterwards, the great scholar Chen Ben, who was guarding the border, convened a meeting of all Hanlin scholars, university secretaries and great scholars to discuss the gains and losses of the Battle of Bi Can and the next actions.
Everyone spent three hours pointing out shortcomings and excellences. The atmosphere during the whole process was very special, sometimes hot and sometimes cold, because there was always someone being criticized and blamed, and there was always someone being praised.
Gou Bao and Qi Shanjun became the focus and occupied a large proportion during these three hours because they were scolded by the scholars present for a full hour.
Therefore, the great scholars of Liangjie Mountain decided on the spot to add some of Gou Bao and Qishan Army’s behaviors into the wartime regulations of Liangjie Mountain. If there were related behaviors during the war, they would be punished.
After criticizing Gou Bao and Qishan Army, all the scholars present began to talk about Fang Yun and the Pearl River Army, pointing out the various advantages of the Pearl River Army. Then it turned into a report speech meeting by Fang Yun and the generals of the Pearl River Army, explaining in detail what was different about the Pearl River Army and why they did that.
The treatment received by both sides was as different as heaven and earth. Gou Bao could not hold back and left early on the pretext that Wen Gong was injured. However, the other Grand Secretaries of the Qishan Army did not dare to leave and sat patiently in the meeting hall.
Many scholars were furious and wanted to severely punish Gou Bao, but a great scholar said casually: "This man is too timid, let him be."
Everyone's anger turned into joy. It seemed that Gou Bao had suffered too great a blow this time. If he continued to stay here, his literary courage might really be shattered, so he had to leave.
Without Gou Bao, everyone was in a good mood and attended the meeting seriously.
As the meeting was coming to an end, the scholars of Liangjie Mountain basically reached some consensus, such as promoting the fighting style of the Pearl River Army throughout the army as soon as possible, and believing that the Demon Realm would find the right time to launch the second Liangjie Mountain War, but at least half a year later.
That same night, a grand literary gathering of the two Jieshans was held under the wall of Jieshan City to celebrate the victory in the Battle of Bishan.
Fang Yun and the Pearl River Army had already been in the limelight, so they were relatively low-key at the celebration banquet, while Gou Bao and the Grand Secretaries of the Qishan Army had all evacuated Liangjie Mountain and returned to the State of Chu.
After the celebration banquet, Fang Yun did not rest immediately, but studied as usual. However, he planned to sleep in for two hours today, and sleep for one hour every day in the future.
Late at night, the door slowly opened, and two tall figures entered Fang Yun's study. The powerful power of the second-level peak literary talent covered the room.
Fang Yun was neither surprised nor angry, and slowly raised his head.
Lei Tingzhen, the great scholar of the Lei family, and Gu Juwu, the head of the Gu family, came together with smiles on their faces.
"My dear Zhang, you really gave us a big surprise. What a great 'The Moon Over Qin and the Pass Over Han'. Even the saints would applaud after reading it." Lei Tingzhen said with a smile.
Gu Juwu just smiled and didn't say anything.
Fang Yun stood up and said modestly, "Mr. Lei, you are too kind. It is nothing more than an accidental discovery. This gentleman, if I remember correctly, should be Mr. Gu Juwugu, the head of the Gu family? Please take a seat, both of you."
Gu Juwu nodded slightly without saying a word.
Lei Tingzhen said: "Yes, this is Brother Gu. There is no need to sit down, we cannot stay here for long. Brother Gu and I came here to congratulate Brother Zhang for winning the battle of Bi Can single-handedly. His contribution is unparalleled, and his reputation among the human race is comparable to that of Fang Yun."
Fang Yun waved his hand gently and said, "Mr. Lei, you are embarrassing me. This battle achievement was a coincidence and cannot be compared with Fang Xusheng's achievement."
Lei Tingzhen snorted and said, "Being humble is a good thing, but being self-deprecating is not good. Fang Yun's previous military achievements were nothing more than killing some demon commanders and demon dukes. Other than that, they were all indirect actions. You are different. You are in the most dangerous place for the human race, facing the ten thousand kings ascending the city, turning the tide, and killing ten thousand demons with one stroke. If you look at the discussion list, you will know that the sensation you caused this time is no less than that of Fang Yun when he was at his peak."
"I did read some of the rankings, but they are of no benefit to me. It is better to read books." Fang Yun said.
The two great scholars nodded in unison, unable to hide the admiration in their eyes.
"Okay, don't be arrogant when you win, and don't be discouraged when you lose. Your future achievements will definitely be better than Fang Yun!" Lei Tingzhen said.
"Mr. Lei, you are too kind. I wonder if you have any advice for me?" Fang Yun asked.
Lei Tingzhen smiled slightly and said, "Do you remember the original agreement?"
"Of course I remember. You gave me the treasure, and I helped you to defeat Fang Xusheng with literature. However, I have two questions. First, do the heads of the Zong family and the Lei family know about it?" Fang Yun looked at Lei Tingzhen puzzledly.
Lei Tingzhen laughed loudly and said, "Master Gu is right here, what do you think? Old Gu, go ahead and speak."
Gu Juwu smiled calmly and said, "Our Gu, Lei, and Zong families fully support this matter."
"Do you believe it now?" Lei Tingzhen asked.
Fang Yun nodded and said, "There is one more thing. You two also know that I was framed by a traitor, so I hate traitors the most. If I compete with Fang Xusheng for literary fame, I will be harming him. I feel uneasy about such behavior."
The smiles on Lei Tingzhen and Gu Juwu’s faces disappeared.
"Brother Zhang, you are wrong. My Lei family and Fang Yun have a deep hatred and are irreconcilable. According to the rules of the human race, my Lei family can take revenge!" Lei Tingzhen said.
Fang Yun frowned and said, "During the days at Liangjie Mountain, I made inquiries from many sources and found out that Lei Family Patriarch Lei Chongmo had apologized and admitted his fault. Could it be that the Lei Family has gone back on their word?"
Lei Tingzhen said calmly, "This is a delaying tactic! The head of the family, nephew Zhongmo, endured humiliation just to give our Lei family a chance to catch their breath. How can our Lei family be humiliated by a poor family? If we don't kill Fang Yun, how can our Lei family face our ancestors? How can we face our ancestor Lei?"
.(To be continued.)