My Cultivation Starting from Archery

"Furthermore,"

"Sky Wolf Camp is also part of the Beiliang Army; you all can continue to serve the court, advancing and retreating alongside General Chen, sharing life and death."

Between the lines,

was full disdain and contempt.

Yet, regrettably,

the military officers from Po Yang County found it difficult to refute.

Just as Meng Dingxin said, whether by background or qualification, they were somewhat inferior, and none of them had achieved Meridian Passage, but they were certainly capable of fulfilling their duties.

This was clearly an intentional act to kick them out.

It wasn't just the military officers; over a thousand Array Soldiers from Po Yang would have to transfer to Sky Wolf Camp as well.

However...

The other party was pressuring them under the excuse of "the court," so they were unable to disobey.

At this time, General Chen was not around.

Even having Xu Wencai there would have been fine.

In the past when Mr. Chen wasn't present, Old Xu would always handle situations promptly and at the very least, provide some advice, but this cunning old fox... let's not mention him!

"No...

Zhao Kang was more composed.

He didn't rush up to make a scene, but he knew he couldn't compromise.

If they really went to Sky Wolf Camp, they'd likely never have the chance to return.

"Sir!"

"Sir has returned!"

"..."

Just when the two sides were at an impasse, suddenly someone cried out.

All eyes turned.

"Sir!"

They suddenly felt bolstered.

"This humble one, Xia Cong!"

"This humble one!"

"Greet the General!"

"..."

Deputy General Chu Shixiong, along with the five Assistant Generals, all raised their fists to pay their respects in unison.

They held great reverence for this young General who had achieved consecutive astounding victories.

Chen Sansi briefly scanned the room, his gaze landing on a few unfamiliar faces, but he said nothing.

"This humble one's surname is Chu, given name Shixiong!"

Chu Shixiong bowed with a fist in hand, "I am now a Standard Second-Rank National Stabilizing General and also the Deputy General of Hongze Camp. From now on I'll be General Chen's right-hand man. If there is anything you need, just command me!"

Rank from second-rank.

From the initial title of "National Guardian General" to "National Stabilizing General," and then to an additional title of "General of Service to the Nation."

Theoretically, after three such promotions, one would continue on to the rank of Standard Second-Rank General of Cavalry.

For someone like Chen Sansi, leaping from Sixth-Rank Captain Chengxin to Standard Second-Rank National Guardian General was already a promotion of heavenly speed.

Chu Shixiong, purely in terms of military rank, was one rank higher than Chen Sansi.

"This humble one, Meng Dingxin!"

Meng Dingxin also introduced himself.

"This humble one, Dong Yulin."

Another Assistant General followed.

On the way there,

Chen Sansi had talked with Wang Zhi.

He had already obtained a brief understanding of these three men.

Chu Shixiong.

He had been a Main General of the Imperial Guard, reached Great Success in the Xuanxiang Realm, and also possessed the Body of an Innate Martial Saint. He was not far from breakthroughs, and yet, such a man was dispatched to serve as a Deputy General.

The remaining two, one from the Black Armor Army, one from the Jinyi Guard.

In short.

All were elites from the Capital City.

"Oh, General Chen need not worry.

Chu Shixiong felt that he knew what the other was thinking and hastened to say respectfully, "I have grown up reading Military Books and I admire the greatest masters of the 'Eight Volumes of Military' strategies the most.

"It was beyond my wildest dreams that there would be another master like General Chen in our time.

"I have read and reread General Chen's battle records every day and night, and my admiration for the general has grown day by day.

"For this reason, I asked His Majesty to let me come and be the deputy general of my own initiative, I definitely would not resent the demotion in military rank. On the contrary, I cherish the opportunity to march and fight alongside the general to campaign against barbarians to the north!

"Therefore, if the general has any requests in the future, just command me, and I will definitely go through fire and water without any hesitation!"

"I understand."

Chen Sansi spoke calmly, "General Chu said so much. Are you worried that I wouldn't be able to command you because your official rank and realm are higher than mine?"

Chu Shixiong clasped his fists tighter, thinking his statement was not bad.

However...

He did not hear the expected polite words and compliments, but a calm three-word phrase, smooth as a lake.

"You think so?"

"..."

Chu Shixiong's body trembled.

The others also looked stern.

"Chu Shixiong."

Chen Sansi tossed the long spear in his hand to Zhao Kang to hold, placed his hands behind his back, expressionless, and spoke unhurriedly, "From what you've said, it seems like... the position of the main general of Hongze Camp..."

He paused, then suddenly emphasized, "was given to me by you?"

"I wouldn't dare!"

"Thump!"

Upon hearing this.

Chu Shixiong hurriedly knelt on one knee, "I definitely did not mean that!"

The other party's realm was not as high as his

But at this moment, he truly felt fear, as if a great seal was pressing down on him, making it hard to lift his head.

Chen Sansi did not speak again but instead, walked into the Central Army Tent with a wave of his sleeve.

Shortly after, Wang Zhi came out and signaled all of them to follow inside.

"What were you all arguing about just now?!"

Wang Zhi pretended not to know and asked.

"Sir!"

Zhao Kang reported the whole situation, "We don't want to leave Hongze Camp!"

"Exactly."

Xu Bin followed and said, "Sir, even if we die, we want to die in Hongze Camp."

"Chu Shixiong."

Chen Sansi sat in the main seat and asked, "Was reassigning the men your arrangement?"

"I wouldn't dare make such decisions on my own."

Chu Shixiong explained, "This expansion of Beiliang Army and all related personnel assignments were arranged by the Ministry of War, I was merely carrying out orders."

"The arrangements of the Ministry of War are not reasonable; they don't understand the situation."

Chen Sansi said gravely, "The brothers from the Po Yang Army are essential to the operations of the battle array and cannot be replaced. They must stay in Hongze Camp."

"General, Hongze Camp is at full capacity."

Chu Shixiong said with difficulty, "There are not that many military officer positions."

"Simple."

Chen Sansi holding a roster said, "Transfer out a portion of your men."

"This is the Ministry of War..."

"I'll write the petition."