Chapter 343: Gathering Living Forces
Even though Shen Mengting gladly accepted the king's title, Zhou Zhi's side was obviously extremely resistant.
The older regent also walked directly to the steps in front of the throne, and it seemed that the next step was to step up directly, "Country...... King!" he glared at him again, "Wait!
"Then what is Uncle Zhouzhi's opinion?" Wei Tianwen directly put his hands on the back of his waist.
"I am a courtier, and I should not have any meaning in any of the king's policies. But...... As far as this time is concerned, it is a matter of great importance for the survival of the country!"
"Well, I know! Uncle can speak up if he has anything to say!" Wei Tianwen stretched out his hand and slowly continued to move upwards as if he was holding something in the middle. Since he was already standing on a high place, this gave him a condescending posture.
"Your Majesty, let me start with the first thing I oppose!" Zhou Zhi's neck was a little tightened because of the excessive gesture of worship, and his shoulders also tended to rise obviously, "I guess our regents have already said it very thoroughly just now, why should the king be obsessed with confronting Sauron? Before Sauron has used his first sword, we must not go to war first! Otherwise, it will be tantamount to falling into the hands of others, and increasing the reason for Sauron to invade us!"
"Zhou Zhi! Until now, you still fantasize about peace with the Sauron Empire! Didn't you hear the report of the soldiers just now? They have all begun to assemble a large army on the border!" Lin Mingyuan directly accused.
But Zhou Zhi didn't pay any attention to it, his face was still facing the king, "Your Majesty, listen to me! Since they said it was because of Yang Jiening's indiscriminate intrusion into the confidential area, we had to cater to it! Regardless of whether the matter was true or not. For now, we must all ...... At least pretend to be at peace with them, so that they can avoid the fate of life!"
"Yes, King!" Zhu Hongxin also walked forward, "Now that you have also begun to assemble your army, isn't this just telling Sauron Fang that we Saran are going to fight?"
"Your Majesty the King! No matter what kind of intentions the Sauron Empire is currently trying to gather troops, we in Saran must also restrain it! It's not because we have to endure it, but the difference in strength between our two countries is too big, and it's really not a good decision to try to go head-to-head! If the Sauron Empire really invades one day, we must also try our best to appease or delay time, and then let the other powers in Cellos intervene, so that we can have a glimmer of hope that we can turn the crisis into peace!" Zhou Zhi's waist bent down at once, and everyone couldn't see his face clearly.
Wei Tianwen listened to the opinions of the two uncles, and after rolling his eyes, his legs moved unconsciously. He must have been thinking about it for the moment, but it didn't take long for him to stop and turn sharply in the direction of the two regents.
"I've heard the two uncles' proposals, and I think there is some truth to them!, but ......" Wei Tianwen began to walk down the steps, he came to Zhou Zhi's side, and directly helped him up respectfully. Not only that, but he also turned his face to Zhu Hongxin with great sincerity, "But it is really a helpless move to gather troops." ”
His brows furrowed slightly, and Wei Tianwen expressed his opinion, "The Sauron Kingdom has already begun to act, so we in Saran must not sit idly by." We have to prepare for the worst, which is a possible invasion. Just because we think that it will provoke the country of Sauron, we can't even do the slightest defense with one arm! You must know that no country can afford to let the weak be slaughtered!"
Wei Tianwen's remarks seemed to be very infectious, causing Lin Mingyuan to keep nodding his head.
"But, the king ......"
Zhou Zhi seemed to be about to say something, but Wei Tianwen directly stretched out his hand to interrupt him, "And even if we need to wait for other big powers to help mediate, it will only be implemented when we have enough strength to resist Sauron." Only when one's own strength is sufficient, then can it have bargaining chips! This is the same whether it is for other great powers or for Sauron. So ......"
Wei Tianwen slapped the royal robe on his leg with his hand, and then with Ji Ji turning around quickly, the royal robe also shook up, "We are now preparing to defend, and we have the kind of posture that can defend against all enemies." Of course, we can also use this to show the Sauron Empire, we are not afraid of them. At the moment of speaking, he returned to his throne, but he never sat down again, "Actually, I don't really want to go to war with the Sauron Empire, I just hope to be ready!"
Zhou Zhi had a feeling that he couldn't speak, and his old eyes were still squinting rapidly. But after a long time, as if he had grasped something, he regrouped the spirit of debate, "Then the king, even if you want to be ready to be on the lookout for those Sauron troops, you can't arrange a personal marshal at will!"
When Shen Mengting heard this, she raised her head again and looked at Zhou Zhi's back. She knew very well that the old thing was aimed at herself.
Wei Tianwen looked at the regent of Zhou Zhi with a little seriousness, "Uncle Zhou Zhi! Even though Shen Mengting is still very young, she is Shen Haiteng's daughter. Now that Yang Jiening has passed away forever, I must find someone with authority in the army to inherit the will of these two old-timers. Shen Mengting has a relationship with those two former marshals, and I believe that she can be entrusted with important tasks!"
In an instant, the king's words went straight into Shen Mengting's brain, causing a stream of heat to expand in her chest. His Majesty's appreciation of himself must have been branded as 'always loyal to others' in Shen Mengting's mind.
"However, she is still young after all! There are still many people in Saran's army who can take on this great responsibility, if she is arbitrarily promoted as a marshal without following the rules, she will definitely not be able to convince other generals!" Zhou Zhi was still unrelenting, and he would even glance behind him, and specially watched Shen Mengting's current appearance.
"King, I'm still a little worried! If Shen Mengting is sent to the border like this, it will be tantamount to letting her resist the Sauron Empire. Just imagine, let Sauron and other countries see that our Saran side actually sent a little girl to fight. Is that too ......" Zhu Hongxin did not say the word 'shameful', but a discerning person can also know what he wants to express.
"No! Now is a special period, so naturally there must be a special method! I never said that I would forever promote Shen Mengting to be our national marshal. But as far as this matter is concerned, she has to do it!" Wei Tianwen's tone was very firm, as if he wanted to fight against the regent. This has never been done before.
"Why...... Your Majesty, why must she?"
"Uncle Zhou Zhi! As Shen Mengting said just now, she once got a document with a black cover. Originally, I had reservations about this, but now I see that the Sauron Empire has begun to gather troops. I believe that nine times out of ten that document exists. Since it exists, and there is a lot of confidential information about the Sauron Empire recorded on it, then Shen Mengting, who has read the above content, must be the best person to resist Sauron this time!"
At this point, King Wei Tianwen unconsciously shifted his gaze to Shen Mengting. Although he didn't make any nodding gestures on his face, he had already affirmed it in his heart.
The source of this incident, Shen Mengting can be said to have experienced everything. It was she who brought the documents from the border and came here after going through a lot of hardships. So I think she can definitely represent this matter against the Sauron Empire!"
The regent of Zhou Zhi still didn't have the slightest intention of backing down, and he even took a big gulp, "But the king, if your arrangement makes other qualified generals dissatisfied, wouldn't it be lifting a stone to shoot yourself in the foot?"
"No! I don't think so!" Wei Tianwen raised his head slightly, "I've noticed this phenomenon before. For a long time, the Sauron Empire has been like a mountain pressing down on our country, making it difficult for our officials here to breathe. Many people, even some of the generals who commanded the army, changed their faces when they heard the name of the Sauron Empire. Presumably, even if I go to canonize some generals this time, they will definitely not accept it! Now they have long lost their faith in defending the country, and they only know how to enjoy happiness by virtue of their seniority. So, uncles, how do you trust me to put military power in the hands of these people?"
Zhou Zhi had nothing to say again. He knows more about the greed for life and fear of death than the king. Another regent, Zhu Hongxin, was also speechless.
Seeing that these two older uncles were leveled, Wei Tianwen officially began the canonization. I saw that he straightened his waist again, and pointed his arm at Shen Mengting.
"Shen Mengting, you are now the marshal of our Saran Kingdom, and you have the right to command all the troops in the country!" Wei Tianwen's explanation was not to drag his feet in the slightest.
Shen Mengting also modestly made a kneeling action, "King Xie!"
"Alright, now I'm officially ordering you to go to the border, and properly investigate the reason for the Sauron Empire's 'gathering troops'!" Wei Tianwen's words were still used quite cleverly, at least he didn't say anything to death.
Shen Mengting also heard very clearly. She knew that she would not have any conflict with the Sauron Empire unless she had to. In fact, when she was crowned as a marshal, she was already favored. The two people she once respected the most also held this position.
"Of course, if those Sauronites really want to invade our country, even to the point of doing it. So Shen Mengting...... Don't be afraid of anything, just hit them head-on, don't worry about anything else!"
Hearing this, Shen Mengting seemed to have received a steady stream of energy. It is more useful than tens of thousands of elite soldiers, because this also means that Shen Mengting doesn't have to tie her hands or feet anymore.
Nodding her head vigorously, Shen Mengting thanked her again.
"But the king, if you really want to make Shen Mengting a marshal, then you should also send a steady and qualified general, so that the situation will not get out of control!"
"Well, Uncle is right! I've already thought of that!" Wei Tianwen lowered the first one, "Aren't Deputy Marshal Ma Liming and his guards stationed there in the nearest military camp outside the city?"
After the king said this, several of the regent also remembered the nearest barracks troops.
"Yes, the king, there are 4,000 troops stationed there, and the commander is none other than our country's deputy marshal Ma Liming!" Lin Mingyuan symbolically added.
"Oh! After half a ring, he directly waved his hand loudly, "Send someone to that barracks immediately, and tell Vice Marshal Ma Liming everything about the matter, and ask him to go to the border with Shen Mengting......! And the guards of the city...... And with it, they will be transferred away!"
Zhou Zhi seemed to have made a mistake in his ears, and he went straight to the king to confirm this, "...... Ahh......h You ......"
"Uncle Zhou Zhi! Now that the front-line troops are lacking, we must gather all the living forces that can be gathered!"
"But the guards in the city are all used to protect the king's safety!"
"This is an extraordinary time, and defending this country is the same as defending me. So......" Wei Tianwen turned his face to Fan Pengyun Regent, "Uncle Fan Pengyun, the guards in our city can still draw two thousand!"
Fan Pengyun hadn't reacted at first, but his meaning was still very clear, "Ah, King, if you want to transfer two thousand guards, it will be equivalent to cutting down nearly ninety percent of the number!"
"Nine is ninety, and there is no way. You know, now the Sauron Empire has assembled an army of 30,000 on our borders! If we can't break our wrists in numbers, then the momentum of defense will be gone!" Wei Tianwen's tone was a little lost, but it pierced the hearts of those regents.
Under the attack of truth and identity, Zhou Zhi and Zhu Hongxin never replied.
"Marshal Shen Mengting!" Wei Tianwen then seemed to have completely broken free from the shackles, and commanded Shen Mengting loudly, "You will immediately take the two thousand guards in the city and join the four thousand soldiers in the military camp outside the city." Then, you go to the border with Deputy Marshal Ma Liming and do a good job in the defense of the country!"
"Yes!" Shen Mengting replied directly.
"Also...... The rest of the people, including a few of the regent's uncles, stayed in the city to continue to discuss countermeasures with me!In any case, we will all work together to survive this crisis!" Wei Tianwen seemed to be solemnly announcing something, and his face was full of sorrow.
What they will face next, their respective hearts are also very clear.
The palace sounded a 'yes' response one after another, but Wei Tianwen had always set his eyes on Shen Mengting at this moment.
"Shen Mengting!" he walked down the steps and didn't stop until Shen Mengting came to him, "Now I have handed over all the living forces near Qingse City to you, I hope you can do your duty and defend the country like your father!"
Both hands respectfully grabbed Shen Mengting's elbow, and Wei Tianwen directly helped her up.
"Yes, king, don't worry, I will definitely do my duty!" Shen Mengting pushed forward the gesture of holding her fist. But a second later, she made a request, "But King, there's something I want your consent for!"
Hearing that Shen Mengting had pleaded, Wei Tianwen naturally didn't skimp on anything, "Well, what's the matter? If there is anything, just tell me! Generalissimo!"
Shen Mengting was a little embarrassed by this title. She pursed her lips and smiled, then looked back at her companions, "Your Majesty! After all, they have all been born and died with me in these days!"
His eyes followed Shen Mengting's words, and swept towards a few partners behind her, Wei Tianwen nodded, "Well, I understand! Although I haven't had in-depth contact with these strong men, judging from what you said, they are all real heroes! So......" He put his hands on his waist, and his chest was straightening, "I will now seal four strong men as major generals, let you follow in Shen Mengting's footsteps and go to the front line to contribute to the country!"
In an instant, Qian Hao and the others all showed happy faces on their faces, and Shen Jun among them even had an incredible look on his face.
"Thank you King yet!" Shen Mengting shook her head and urged.
The four people in the rear immediately knelt down as they wished, and Shen Jun was still the most exaggerated among them.
"No, thank you, no need! I hope you will devote all your blood to defending the country!" Wei Tianwen was still making some inspiring words.
It's just that the king's expression has been solemn almost all the time. Thought he knew very well how bad the situation would be.
Of course, Zhou Zhi and Zhu Hongxin, who were present, were naturally unconvinced. They thought it was too hasty to hastily appoint some people who did not know their origins to be appointed major generals. But the king said: "Extraordinary means should be extraordinary methods."
As a result, the decision to seal the four people as generals has become an established fact.
"Shen Mengting! That's it! Time waits for no one, you hurry up and get out of the city!" Wei Tianwen's jaw was moving, "But when you get to the border, please be careful!"
Shen Mengting knew that the king was worried about herself, but now she had already put her life and death behind.
"Yes, king!" Shen Mengting bent down and thanked her, and was about to get ready to start running errands. But after that, she still made eye contact with Regent Lin Mingyuan.
There is a high chance that the war will finally break out, and Shen Mengting knows that this time she will say goodbye, and she doesn't know when she will be able to see it. It may never be seen, but she knows the cruelty of war very well.
"So...... It's up to me to take the lead and see off Marshal Shen Mengting!"
King Wei Tianwen walked to the gate of the palace as he spoke, and he personally greeted this 'go' action.
Shen Mengting pursed her lips in flattery, and she and her companions left here with everyone in the palace.
So far, things have gone much smoother than expected. However, Shen Mengting didn't feel happy at all. What she is about to face is the most brutal war. It's impossible for anyone to be happy or anything.
Even the moment she walked out of the palace, she had already been given the title of 'marshal' on her head. But she also knows very well that this title brings more than that, a sense of responsibility that goes straight to her heart.
Next, it means that she is going to share the glory and disgrace with the country.