newbobooks Chapter 258 No One Can Disturb My Sleep
Chapter 258 No One Can Disturb My Sleep
Xiao Zhennan smiled but just shook his head.
Logically, Chen Changan would not be able to escape this beating, but how could Xiao Zhennan possibly hit Chen Changan?
Of course, there has to be an explanation for this matter.
"General Wang, what you said makes sense."
Xiao Zhennan spoke slowly and calmly: "Chen Changan led the soldiers in a bloody battle at Blue Moon Lake and killed the Eight Heavenly Kings. This is a merit."
"I originally wanted to ask His Majesty to let him be the commander of the Zhennan Army. I believe this is what everyone wants."
Chen Fusheng gritted his teeth, anger flashing in his eyes.
How could he possibly hand over the Zhennan Army to Chen Changan? Wouldn't that just cause trouble for himself?
Wang Meng was also confused. What did this mean?
Xiao Zhennan said seriously: "Since Chen Changan hit you, I will give up my intentions. I will not reward you for your merits, nor punish you for your mistakes. What do you think?"
Xiao Zhennan handed the initiative to Chen Fusheng.
You can let me punish Chen Changan, and after that he will be in charge of the Zhennan Army, otherwise you guys should stop making trouble.
Chen Fusheng's expression changed instantly, and he lowered his head and said, "It is my wish for Brother Jiu to be the commander of the Zhennan Army, but..."
"My father has entrusted the Zhennan Army to me. I dare not make decisions on my own. I need to report to my father before making a decision."
Look, isn’t this the problem?
Xiao Zhennan nodded and laughed: "It should be so!"
"Then please ask General Chen to report to the King of Huainan and put Chen Changan's matter aside for now. I will consider it again when there is a clear statement."
"But if you dare to openly threaten the general in my tent, I will have to punish you."
Xiao Zhennan's expression changed, and Yue Shan and others became nervous immediately.
Xiao Zhennan took a token and said, "Chen Changan, you are lawless and assaulted the commander of the Zhennan Army. I will punish you by making you command the Pixiu Army, the Shield Battalion, and the Sharp Arrow Battalion, a total of 30,000 troops, to capture cities and territories for me!"
"You are a criminal. You must remember to protect the peace of Da Chu regardless of life or death!"
Yue Shan was slightly startled, then he lowered his head and smiled secretly.
Sir Xiao is not punishing the prince consort at all, he is clearly giving him military power!
With such words, no one can say anything!
Chen Changan was also a little dazed. He could understand Xiao Zhennan's good intentions, but he didn't want to experience the separation of life and death that day again.
"Lord Xiao, I don't think it's appropriate." Chen Changan shook his head and said.
"I am just a scholar, and I won a battle by luck. How can you hand over 30,000 troops to me?"
"I will just follow Lord Xiao and learn how to use troops and fight wars."
Xiao Zhennan chuckled, and a general next to him said, "I'm afraid the battle to kill Ye Yun must have had a big impact on the Prince Consort, right?"
"There's nothing I can do. This is how war works. It's built on piles of bones. You'll just get used to it."
"Besides, it's just talk here with Master Xiao. If the Prince Consort wants to achieve success, the battlefield is the only way!"
The general's eyes were sharp and he hit the nail on the head on Chen Changan's mind.
Xiao Zhennan said again: "Chen Changan, you dare to disobey the general's order. Even if you are the prince consort, I can drag you out and execute you immediately."
"Everything is within my expectations. Don't put it off."
Xiao Zhennan insisted on giving it, and Chen Fusheng was watching him eagerly.
Chen Changan could only take the command: "Chen Changan accepts the order!"
"My fellow generals, Chen Changan is a scholar and is young. He cannot be compared with those of you who have walked out of the flames of war."
"I beg you to take good care of me. Chen Changan thanks you."
As Chen Changan said this, he knelt down and kowtowed, and all the generals laughed.
Wear it a thousand times, but flattery never wears it.
This prince consort is quite good. He knows how to respect others and be courteous to them. Based on his behavior, we may have to help him.
Xiao Zhennan organized a combat meeting.
The army is about to rush to Yanzhou, advancing slowly from the four directions of southeast, northwest, northeast and southwest, tightening the encirclement and squeezing the living space of the Red Flower Society.
By the time all the people had been arranged, it was already noon.
After lunch, the other generals left, and Xiao Zhennan left only Chen Changan.
"My dear Chen, you are in charge of the siege in the north. I have only one thing to remind you."
"The military is a place that values strength. We don't fight a battle without preparation. If we fight, we must achieve the greatest achievement at the lowest cost."
Without anyone around, Chen Changan could speak more casually: "Old Xiao, I really can't bear to see separation of life and death, can you send another general?"
"No." Xiao Zhennan felt a little angry.
"Once you are replaced, will Wang Meng let it go? In the eyes of other generals in the army, isn't the Prince Consort a coward who is greedy for life and afraid of death?"
"How many people want to become a general of the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry in order to increase their prestige in the army and their voice in the court. Chen Xiaoyou is so smart, how can he not understand the emperor's painstaking efforts?"
Chen Changan moved his lips and sighed softly.
If you think about it seriously, the emperor is still good to him. And there are also Xiang Liuli, Xiang Yingyue, and Xiang Jian who has his head full of brothels.
"It has spread throughout the army now that the ragtag army has fought against Ye Yun's army, and you shed tears for your brothers at Blue Moon Lake. At least more than half of the soldiers want to serve under you."
"Work hard, and after this battle you will be able to join the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry and guard Kyoto!"
Xiao Zhennan said solemnly: "Don't let down the people who care about you!"
Chen Changan had nothing to say and could only walk out of the central military tent.
He returned to the northern camp, where Yue Shan, Liu Baizhong and many generals were waiting.
Most of these new generals are colonels, each with about three to five hundred soldiers under their command. They are not qualified to participate in combat meetings.
But many people have heard Chen Changan's story and have the highest respect for him.
Also, this time Xiao Zhennan invested a huge amount of money, and the 30,000 soldiers he handed over to Chen Changan were all shining in their armor and looked mighty and majestic.
Chen Changan scattered the miscellaneous troops and the reckless young men and let them blend in with all the soldiers.
Of course, Chen Changan had to make an impassioned speech.
In the end, all the words converged into one: "Sweat more in peacetime, bleed less in war, I don't want to bury your bodies!"
Yue Shan was responsible for training, Liu Baizhong was responsible for teaching formations, and Li Huaiyu was responsible for teaching fighting skills.
The three of them divided the work and cooperated with each other, and the entire northern camp was in order.
The next morning, the army set out.
Because Xiao Zhennan had clashed with the Red Flower Society many times, the Red Flower Society seemed to be frightened, and the northern vanguard was advancing rapidly all the way.
After walking for almost ten days, they were only fifty miles away from Yanzhou.
Chen Changan was eating with the soldiers while holding a bowl when Liu Baizhong ran over in a hurry.
"My Lord, Lord Xiao has a military order to deliver."
Chen Changan nodded, and Liu Baizhong opened the paper in his hand: "The emperor's decree has been issued to the army. The Tiger and Leopard Cavalry should return to the court immediately to prevent the barbarians from attacking. It is not advisable to trap Honghua for a long time."
"Order, Chen Changan's northern camp will set out immediately and arrive in Yanzhou tomorrow evening to launch a siege!"
"Remember, siege, siege, siege!"
Yue Shan and the others licked their lips, with fighting spirit in their eyes.
They are newly promoted pioneers, and they are eager to establish their positions through a major battle.
Now, the opportunity has finally come.
Chen Changan just yawned, nodded and said, "The battle will start tomorrow, I need to get a good rest tonight."
"Pass my order. No one is allowed to disturb my sleep."
"Violators will be executed immediately."