Capítulo 974: Chapter 618: You Really Dare to Swear?
Bai Xingjian is of dium height with an ordinary face, the kind that easily gets lost in a crowd.
However, his eyes are gentle, his deanor steady, with a subtle scholarly air about him, like a piece of blank rice paper that makes people pause and want to paint their vision of a beautiful country upon it as they pass by.
He is the only young talent not among the Nine Great Families who could still rank among the Seven Stars.
Oh, and there is also Tang Fei.
Tang Fei is also known as the ‘Star Picker’ master, having almost wiped out the Seven Stars…
In the past three months, one month has also fallen to his hands.
He doesn’t just stir up fortunes but also toys with the stars and moon.
Bai Xingjian stood at the door and knocked. Upon hearing the voice saying ‘Co in’ from inside, he pushed the door open and walked in, seeing Shen Wuxiang standing by the window, he said aloud, “General, you called for ?”
Shen Wuxiang turned to look at Bai Xingjian, smiling, “Yes, there’s sothing I need you to attend to.”
“Just give the order, General, Xingjian will follow without hesitation.”
Bai Xingjian responded, his voice firm and loyal.
He didn’t even ask what it was about; as long as it was entrusted to him, he would find a way to complete it.
Who wouldn’t want to use a subordinate like that?
Who wouldn’t want to promote a subordinate like that?
Shen Wuxiang looked into Bai Xingjian’s eyes, seeing his own reflection clearly in the pupils.
This is soone he has always valued and nurtured.
To be called a ‘person’ by Shen Wuxiang is rare among the young generation.
Bai Xingjian, Tang Fei, Qin Jianyi, and the forr Shen Xinglan and Shen Leyou…
Thinking of this, his heart ached faintly again.
Shen Xinglan doesn’t even deserve to be compared to Tang Fei?
But, what right does he have to compare with Tang Fei?
Tang Fei, who is even younger than him, has already led a team to seize a large territory… while he is still hiding in the Cold Pond for healing.
“The fall of Brocade City, General Tang Shengyan’s defeat and capture, you are aware of these developnts, right?” Shen Wuxiang asked aloud.
“I just read the battle report at headquarters.”
“How do you view this matter?” Shen Wuxiang asked, looking deeply at Bai Xingjian.
Bai Xingjian raised his eyebrows slightly but did not speak.
How could he view such a matter?
“It’s alright, speak your mind. In this room, it’s just the two of us.” Shen Wuxiang encouraged with a smile.
“A loss is truly a loss, but a surrender might not necessarily be a true surrender.”
“Oh?”
“The intelligence indicates that after the Fla-Bathed Legion’s defeat and the fall of Brocade City, General Tang t with the bandit leader Tang Fei. He proposed that the Fla-Bathed Legion’s mbers lay down their arms and surrender in exchange for the bandits sparing the remnants of the Fla-Bathed Legion and the officials and civilians in Brocade City.”
“You find this unreasonable?”
“General Tang is the veteran commander of the Fla-Bathed Legion; his willingness to preserve the Legion’s core isn’t sothing I can’t understand or accept.” Bai Xingjian hesitated briefly, knowing that speaking ill of a senior military figure could lead to a difficult position within the army should word get out.
But, this was a request from the General; not speaking would an disobeying him.
“However, given the combat capabilities of the Fla-Bathed Legion, even if the city was hard to hold, retreating… would be difficult for the bandits to completely wipe them out.”
“Your thoughts align with mine.” Shen Wuxiang nodded, no longer putting his trusted subordinate in a difficult position, and spoke up, “Tang Shengyan leading the Fla-Bathed Legion to surrender was essentially giving the bandits a complete military structure; they only need slight reorganization to form a new army.”
“Moreover, with the vice commander Kong Yinghan defecting, they can use him as a breakthrough to accept all high-level officers of the Fla-Bathed Legion… without even needing to replace commanders.”
Bai Xingjian looked at Shen Wuxiang and asked, “What does the General an?”
“Tang Shengyan, that old fox, can’t be moved for now; gather his family and friends, put them under surveillance. But as for Kong Yinghan… since he dared to defect, we will use his family as an example.”
“Once people lose their sense of fear, they tend to do foolish things.”
“I understand.” Bai Xingjian replied solemnly.
He knew that this ant he was to clean house.
If he undertook this task, it would an never-ending conflict with the Fla-Bathed Legion and other military high-ups.
But, did he have a better choice?
To revitalize the Bai Family, he could only tightly cling to Shen Wuxiang’s power, hoping for a chance to achieve sothing great.
Otherwise, with the Bai Family’s current capability… a regintal commander was as far as it could go.
“Also, go to Phoenix City.”
“Hmm?” Bai Xingjian looked at Shen Wuxiang, unsure of what more he had to instruct.
“Invite Sheng Jing’s family to Qi Mountain; I wish to play chess with him.”
Bai Xingjian suppressed the turbulent waves inside him and replied solemnly, “Yes, General.”
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When soone encounters joy, the spirit is uplifted.
Encountering joy continuously brings constant upliftnt.
Seizing Brocade City, Tang Shengyan’s surrender (na crossed out)…
Kong Yinghan’s defection.
Tang Fei didn’t just acquire a group of battle-hardened, wolf-like soldiers but also an entire, intact Fla-Bathed Legion that could be imdiately fielded with just so minor reorganization.
How many legions does Tang Fei command in total?
The Fla-Bathed Legion has a long history and a glorious record, it is a resplendent banner.
It’s one of the Empire’s Three Ace Armies, and now it’s fallen into his hands like this?
Tang Fei really wanted to give Tang Shengyan a hard kiss. This old father… the old general has given a trendous favor.
If it weren’t for his help and cooperation, they could have broken through the encirclent with the remaining Fla-Bathed Legion.
With the Empire’s depth of reserves and rapid troop deploynt, in less than three months, they could pull out a new Fla-Bathed Legion to fight against us.
However, he chose not to do so and decided to stand with us…
“How does that saying go? Those who gain the Way have many helpers; those who lose the Way have few. I am soone who does many good deeds.” Tang Fei raised his wine glass and said sincerely, “Co, old general, let toast you again.”
Tang Shengyan picked up his wine glass and clinked it with Tang Fei’s, glanced at Tang Fei and said, “Have all the serious matters been completed? You have the leisure to accompany an old man like for a drink?”
“Professional matters are left to professionals. As for battlefield cleanup, city consolidation, and troop reorganization, I know nothing about them. That’s left to Phoenix and the staff generals of the staff departnt, I only need to accompany you well.” Tang Fei said with a smile.
Tang Shengyan looked at Tang Fei with agreent and said, “I used to wonder, you don’t have three heads and six arms, how co so many people are willing to follow you?”
“No need to ntion that Phoenix girl, riding alongside you with the status of a princess, repeatedly stepping forward to support you.”
“Shen Qingping is of the Shen Family’s direct lineage, yet chose to abandon family and ancestors to serve under you as a Du Shan General…”
“The Qin and Lu Families are two of the Empire’s Nine Great Families… The Qin Family holds military power, the Lu Clan has technology. And the Lu Clan is a millennium-old family, yet they recklessly bet on you…”
“I don’t understand, I really can’t figure it out. Why? Aren’t they afraid of losing the bet? Aren’t they afraid the final result will be a total loss, nothing gained?”
“Those at the bottom labor with their bodies, those in the middle labor with their minds, those at the top labor with people. These few simple words, yet truly understanding them, truly comprehending them, and putting them into practice…”
“You are a born talented leader, destined to manage others… as long as you use people well, there is no task that cannot be completed in this world.”
“Gosh…” Tang Fei deliberately feigned being flattered, speaking out, “Old general, you put in such a high position, do you intend sothing against ?”
“I’m a retired old man, what plot could I have against you?” Tang Shengyan puffed his beard and glared, speaking angrily, “You should arrange the families of those high-ranking in the Fla-Bathed Legion properly, find ways to ensure their safety. Hide them if you can, transfer them if possible, I dragged an army for you, Shen Wuxiang’s side will not stand idly by. He surely won’t take a loss quietly.”
“Old general, not to hide from you, we are like heroes seeing eye to eye going through the sa thing. Before the war in Brocade City truly broke out, I had already sent people to protect your family…”
“I think, we fight our fights, but shouldn’t let outsiders harm the families of our Fla-Bathed Legion brothers, and most definitely not harm the family of the old general… After all, you are my lifesaver, your family is like mine.”
“Hmm?” Tang Shengyan’s expression stiffened slightly, then pointed at Tang Fei and cursed vehently, “You bastard, your intentions are really sinister…”
He knew, this wasn’t about protecting his own and Fla-Bathed Legion’s family; it was about ‘imprisonnt’ and ‘monitoring’.
If the war went smoothly, he could use this to coerce these people into joining his camp.
If the war didn’t go smoothly, with the Fla-Bathed Legion advancing aggressively, those people would beco his ‘hostages’ and ‘puppets’…
General, you wouldn’t want to see your family hurt, right?
It’s just so wild and violent.
How do we fight this battle? How do we fight?
“Old general, you really misunderstand , it’s not what you think.” Tang Fei hurriedly explained, “You know, my father was a respected general, I co from a military family background, I have deep admiration for soldiers in my bones…”
“I have nothing but respect for you, and sincerely invite you warmly… Absolutely no intention of harming your family at all. If I lie, let lightning strike .”
“You really dare to swear?”
“Of course. If you walk upright, you’re not afraid of shadows leaning; right feet isn’t afraid of crooked shoes.”
“If Fla-Bathed Legion beats you to pieces, what then?”
“Then I would request your kin to convey a word, considering we are all Phoenix people, could they let us off the hook.”
“That’s still a threat, isn’t it?”
“How is that a threat? It’s a request. They can choose to refuse as well.”
“Refuse and still stay alive?”
“Of course, I’m not soone like Shen Wuxiang who indiscriminately kills innocents.”
“…”
Tang Shengyan breathed heavily, unable to speak for a long ti.
Finally, he took a long gulp from his wine glass, speaking, “For people like you to succeed, there is simply no justice.”
“Saying that hurts my feelings.”
“But, Shen Wuxiang will definitely lose to you.”
“I’ve always admired the old general’s judgnt of people, let toast you again.”
“…”
The wine couldn’t be consud anymore, Tang Shengyan put down the wine glass, saying, “Quickly get busy with your own affairs, give those who follow you a good end, and a bright future. I don’t need you to accompany here, the more you stay, the more angry I beco.”
“Rest assured, I definitely won’t disappoint your expectations.”
Tang Fei rose, bowed deeply to Tang Shengyan.
Then, walked out of this luxurious titanium-built prison.
Tang Shengyan watched Tang Fei’s figure fade away, picked up his chopsticks and grabbed a piece of old tofu from the sauerkraut pot, took a bite and carefully chewed it in his mouth, then sipped the small wine:
“Sauerkraut stewed tofu, the emperor cannot compare to . The ancients indeed did not deceive .”
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Tang Fei walked out of the prison, Bai Wuxin silently followed, expression cold, voice ethereal, as if without roots: “Our people have already taken action in Phoenix City, will transfer those marked important figures out in the shortest ti.”
“Mm.” Tang Fei nodded and spoke, “Shen Wuxiang’s side will certainly be prepared, is there a backup plan?”
“The intelligence team has devised three plans, the assassination group is responsible for execution. If the situation becos too dangerous… we will initiate the city burning plan.” Bai Wuxin said expressionlessly.
Tang Fei lightly sighed and said, “Hope everything goes smoothly.”
“On Shen Wuxiang’s side, there will certainly be a grandmaster defending, do you need to go for support?” Bai Wuxin asked.
Tang Fei shook his head, saying, “Your focus should still remain on the Beihai Fleet side, the Aus people also cannot be ignored… Don’t worry, if anything truly happens in Phoenix City, there will be soone to assist.”
“Understood.”
Tang Fei didn’t say who would help, and Bai Wuxin didn’t ask.
He only did what he should do.
But he was clear, tonight Phoenix City would once again beco the center of the storm.
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