Episode 25 Chapter 7
Shikawa Xiu walked towards his residence, distraught. At the door of his residence, he suddenly felt the sun shining brightly, his eyes were dark, his head was dizzy, and his body was shaking and shaking.
A pair of warm hands came over to support him in time, and a female voice asked, "My lord, are you okay?" β
"Is it Shirakawa?" Zi Chuanxiu heard the voice, he opened his eyes, and took a long breath: "I'm fine." β
At this time, he noticed that Shirakawa was not the only one around. At the door of his tent, there was a long line of generals, and at a glance, Zi Chuanxiu saw Roger, Ming Yu, Lin Bing, Bran, Dekun, Fang Yun and others. The generals didn't speak, just looked at Zi Chuanxiu in unison.
Suppressing the unhappiness in his heart, Zichuan Xiuqiang smiled and said, "Why did everyone come to me?" Is there something wrong? β
Generals, you look at me, I look at you, but no one speaks, and the expressions of the people are quite strange, and they all have straight faces. In the end, it was Shirakawa who was closest to Shirakawa Xiu among the people who spoke: "Everyone, it's nothing, it's just that we haven't seen adults for a long time, and we miss them all very much." Now everyone is coming to see you. β
Zichuan Xiu only felt confused, haven't seen you for a long time? Didn't you greet yourself at the city gate just now? Looking at everyone's gloomy faces, Zi Chuanxiu suddenly noticed this matter: except for Fang Yun, the people gathered here were all generals from the Far East, and there were almost no generals from the interior of the family.
He suddenly understood: Sterling had a conversation with himself just now, and he was afraid that everyone would know about it. Well, all those gathered here now have come to pay allegiance to themselves! In other words, the people who appear at the door of their tent at this moment are all loyal to themselves.
He thought to himself: What about those who are not here at the moment? Even people like Roger and the rough orcs of Lian Bran and Dekun knew that this was a critical time, and they had to be rushed, and those who didn't show up, where were they?
Wen He of the First Cavalry Corps, Starry of the Jiashan Infantry Division, Lin Di with the Immortal Battalion Division, and Wu Bin with the 101st Special Division, they did not appear at this moment, so where are they?
At this moment, I'm afraid that there is also a circle of people in front of Sterling to express their loyalty to the head of this military department, right? Because of Stirling's arrival, the originally monolithic expeditionary army has split into two distinct camps.
Zichuan Xiu is strange, why did Fang Yun's red-clothed flag from the mainland also appear here? According to his background, he should be a hardcore mainland faction general! It's just that there are a lot of people at the moment, and he is embarrassed to ask. Just smiled casually: "Since people are here, let's go in and sit down." It's been a long time, and I miss you too. β
Everyone rushed in and sat down in a circle in the Zichuan Xiu tent. The orderly poured tea for the generals, and Zichuan Xiu talked about what he had seen and heard along the way with Meng Khan, and all the generals were listening - but it was obvious that no one had paid attention to the conversation in front of them, the atmosphere was low and depressing, and even Zichuan Xiu's mention of Meng Khan's sudden death did not cause much turmoil. The generals had strange eyes like drug dealers, exchanging a meaningful look or two from time to time.
Obviously, in terms of patience and intrigue, the simple orcs are far from being a match for humans. Can't stand such a depressing atmosphere, the half-orc general Bran was the first to speak: "Everyone, we have all heard that the Zichuan family sent Sterling over to seize the military power of the distant army, and he wants to rob you of the position of commander!" My lord, what should we do? β
As if hearing the clarion call of battle, countless eyes were focused on Zi Chuan Xiu, and everyone was observing Zi Chuan Xiu's expression.
Zi Chuanxiu frowned lightly, and his eyes were like electricity: "Bran, what nonsense are you talking about!" Lord Stirling is not only the family's chief of military affairs, but also my best friend. Ladies and gentlemen, you should all know that Lord Sterling is the premier tactician of our Shikawa family, and his on-the-spot command ability is unparalleled in the world. Now, the family has appointed him to strengthen the command of our expeditionary army and speed up the progress of the conquest of the Senea clan! Bran, the Legion is very complicated, don't talk nonsense if you don't understand! If you dare to talk nonsense again, it will shake the hearts of the army, and I will deal with you with military law! β
Zi Chuanxiu scolded harshly, but it seemed that the generals were like the wind blowing in their ears, and no one was intimidated. The other half-orc general, Dekun, coughed: "My lord, we Zoe people don't know anything about the Legion, but I really didn't feel right when I saw Sterling coming this time. There are no two commanders, this is basic common sense, even we know it. But since you are in charge of the Yuanzheng Army, why did the family send Stirling again? From now on, who should I listen to in the army? Who gives the order? In my opinion, this order of the family is very strange, and I don't know how they ...... to everyone."
Dekun cut off the conversation meaningfully, looking left and right, he looked at Zi Chuanxiu with that one-eyed very intent: "My lord, in the past two days, the barracks have been opened everywhere, saying that Sterling intends to seize your military power, saying that the undead camp has received a secret order, and they are ready to do your favor and prepare to kidnap you back." Now, we're ready too! When you were talking to Sterling just now, I had my men ready, and if there was any noise, we would rush in and rescue you! β
"Nonsense!" The two reprimands sounded at the same time, and at the same time that Zichuan showed out and scolded bitterly, Lin Bing had already stood up, she pointed at Dekun and shouted: "Dekun! You've gone too far! Although Hidekawa-sama is not there, I am still the temporary head of the barracks! Transferring subordinates without the consent of the commander, and preparing to provoke a brawl in the army, when it comes to military law, you can be prepared to be hanged! β
If he was scolded by Zichuan Xiu, Dekun might still be a little afraid of three points, but he was scolded by Lin Bing, he didn't care, he was arrogant and untamed, and he turned his eyes and squinted at Lin Bing, what kind of posture can you take Lao Tzu.
Seeing him like this, Lin Bing's face was so cold that it seemed to be covered with a layer of frost: "Dekun, do you think this means that you are loyal to your lords?" Tell you, you almost hurt an adult like this! In such a sensitive period, you mobilize people there, and you think that Sterling and they are fools, and you don't know at all? Do you know that Wu Bin's 101st Special Division has been mobilized just now, and on the dozens of tents and commanding heights around the commander's camp, all of them are ambushed by gendarmes armed with powerful crossbows. If you rush to bring people over like this, in case of a conflict that hurts everyone, can you afford to take this responsibility? β
As soon as Lin Bing's words came out, he was shocked, and several voices sounded at the same time: "What's the matter?" β
"Is there such a thing?"
"How do you know the ground?"
Zichuan Xiu was also shocked, in this world, the person he believed in the most was Sterling, Sterling was upright, serious, solemn, although a little rigid, but Sterling's personality and quality are impeccable, he is like a majestic mountain, people feel that they have a heart to rely on when they think of it.
He looked at Lin Bing solemnly: "Chief Lin, the stakes are very high, you can't talk nonsense." Where did you hear this news? β
Lin Bing bowed slightly, bowed his head and replied, "Everyone is enlightened, it was His Excellency Fang Yun Hongyi who notified me urgently. β
"Fang Yun?" Zi Chuan Xiu's puzzled gaze fell on the red-clothed flag book next to him, who had been silent, and the latter got up and bowed respectfully to Zi Chuan Xiu: "My lord Mingjian." However, this was not at the behest of Lord Stirling, and the real mastermind was someone else. In fact, Master Stirling had no idea about it. β
"Who's that?"
"Lindy's Red Flag Book."
"Lindy of the Immortal Camp?"
"That's the man!" Fang Yun nodded affirmatively: "He found me and Wu Bin at the same time and told us that the family intends to overthrow Lord Xiuchuan." Now everyone in Sterling is meeting with Commander Hidekawa, because everyone knows that Hidekawa-sama is the first-class master of the family, and they must be prepared to prevent Hidekawa-sama from ...... that one."
Speaking of this, Fang Yun was a little hesitant, as if it was not easy to speak, Zi Chuanxiu urged him: "It doesn't matter, you just have to say." β
"Yes, sir. Lindy said that in case Lord Xiuchuan jumped over the wall in a hurry and suddenly exploded and injured General Stirling, he asked us to arrange some people to be on guard nearby. Wu Bin hesitated for a while, but still agreed, so I asked him, Lord Stirling wants to mobilize troops and horses, so naturally there is no problem. But the transfer of troops to monitor the commander's camp is equivalent to a mutiny. For such a big matter, if there was no personal order from Lord Sterling or a handwritten warrant from him, how dare we be subordinates? And Lord Lindy, you yourself are in command of the Immortal Battalion, why don't you let your men do this and find us? β
"Makes sense! Lindy: How does he answer? β
Lindy didn't answer, he just sneered, saying that this kind of thing is based on everyone's loyalty. Everyone looked at it and did it themselves, and he pointed out the road to others, and he didn't force people to go - his tone was very hard, and he had a fearless posture, as if he had a lot of background behind him. I suspect that there is someone behind him, otherwise how would a small red-clothed banner book dare to transfer troops to monitor the conversation between the two commanders without authorization? β
Zi Chuanxiu frowned, he thought about Lindy's appearance in his heart. As the commander of the expeditionary army, he has a rough idea of the identities and origins of the senior officers under his seat. Lindy is a native of the imperial capital, and it is said that he is the son of a nobleman from a certain family, very young and talented, and is not yet thirty years old. He was originally the captain of the Praetorian Guard, but later in the Danya Defense Battle, he commanded his subordinates to defend the last corridor and withstand the final battle of the demon clan, and protected Zichuan Shenxing, Luo Minghai and other high-level family leaders who insisted on coming to the aid of the wind and frost.
During the war, there were many deaths and vacancies among high-ranking officers. In just half a year, Lindy soared all the way from the captain of the small flag level, and rose to the high position of the red-clothed flag in less than half a year. I don't have any personal contact with him.,Usually only have contact at military meetings.γ In my impression, this is a taciturn young man, with a slightly pale face, a thin and thin body, slightly weak, rarely speaking, always like to frown, and his eyes are a little deep. Usually Zichuan Xiu doesn't pay much attention to him, just as a talented young general. Unexpectedly, at this critical time, he was the first to jump out so resolutely to embarrass himself.
Lao Tzu is not angry, what cats and dogs jump on Lao Tzu's head! Don't you think you're a bully?
Zi Chuanxiu's expression remained unchanged, and there was already a touch of calm in his eyes, in the eyes of Bai Chuan, Roger, and other old subordinates who were familiar with him, people would change their eyes willingly, and they all knew that this plain and kind commander had already moved to kill.
He looked at Fang Yun and said kindly, "Your Excellency Lindy is a young man, and his actions are a little reckless. I am a brother to General Stirling, and if he does this, he is not afraid that the general will punish him? However, Your Excellency Fang Yun, I am also a little strange, it is said that you are from the Northwest Frontier Army system, and you should be a subordinate of the Military Affairs Department, this time you and I are standing so tightly, are you not afraid of being punished when you go back? β
The eyes of all the generals were focused on the round-headed and round-headed young man, and there were doubts in their eyes: Yes, Fang Yun is a hardcore mainland faction general, and he didn't have a relationship with Zi Chuanxiu before, no matter from which point of view, he has no reason to stand on Zi Chuanxiu's side!
Under the gaze of many suspicious eyes, Fang Yun looked calm: "My lord, I have a reason to do this. β
"Please."
Looking around, Fang Yun hesitated, "My lord." Can I tell me alone? β
Bai Chuan, Lin Bing, Roger and the others got up with amusement, and were about to say goodbye, but Zi Chuanxiu stopped them with a slight wave of his hand, and he smiled: "The people here are all my closest subordinates, and they are all trustworthy." I have nothing to hide from them. Your Excellency Fang Yun, please speak. β
As soon as Zi Chuanxiu said this, all of a sudden, the subordinates around him were all red and energetic, and they felt that they had come to a wrong place today. Fang Yun felt slightly embarrassed, looked around, hesitated for a while, and finally, as if he had made up his final mind, he stubbornly took out a small iron card from the pocket in his placket, and respectfully handed it to Zi Chuanxiu with both hands: "My lord, please take a look." β
Zi Chuanxiu took it, the iron plate was dark and shiny, polished and smooth, and it was obviously hidden close to him for a long time. The front of the iron plate is flat, without any signs and words, Zi Chuanxiu slowly turned the iron plate over, and the word "frost" of a dragon flying and phoenix dancing came into view.
His body shook slightly, and between the lightning and thunder, Zi Chuanxiu immediately put the iron card in his palm, not letting the people next to him see it, he had already understood that he forced Fang Yun to reveal his identity, which really made him take a big risk! He slowly handed the OEM back to Fang Yun, who took it with both hands and carefully packed it away.
At this time, Zi Chuanxiu's eyes when she looked at Fang Yun had already removed suspicion and speculation, and became more close: "I really didn't expect it, it turns out that you are her person." β
The lower officials were terrified. Because of the importance of the matter, the lower officials have never dared to reveal their identities to adults. However, His Highness has always been very concerned about your lordship, and I have asked us to do our best to help you. At this moment, the lower official has concealed his identity so far, please forgive me. β
Zichuan Xiu nodded, and sighed in her heart: Just as the Zichuan family has spies in the Liufeng family, the Liufeng family also has a large number of spies and spies in the Zichuan family, and these spies have always been the key targets of the Supervision Department's anti-intelligence special department. It is not uncommon for both sides to capture many traitors and spies every year, but it is rare for a spy to sit in a high position as the commander of the corps and the red-clothed flag book.
Gathering his thoughts, Zi Chuanxiu asked gently, "So, Fang Yun, you tell me, since Sterling arrived at Vaenstad, has he said anything special to you?" β
Understanding what Zi Chuanxiu meant by "special words", Fang Yun shook his head resolutely: "My lord, no." Not only that, Lord Sterling also admonished us on various occasions, saying that Lord Hidekawa is the commander of the Yuanzheng hand-picked by the family, and you are the supreme commander of the Yuanzheng Army. Let us obey your commands, and not disobey what is right or what is wrong, and not have other thoughts. If anyone dares to disobey your orders, even if you are magnanimous and do not hold them accountable, he will never let them go! β
Listening to Fang Yun's words, Zi Chuanxiu only felt a warm current flowing into his heart. Stirling is indeed Sterling, he has not changed, he is still the Sterling he is familiar with, honest and upright!
The crowd listened to the conversation between Zi Chuanxiu and Fang Yun, and most of them were dewy. Zi Chuanxiu explained to them simply: "You don't need to ask anything else, just know this: Your Excellency Fang Yun is our own person. Now that I've figured it out, it turned out to be a false alarm. Dekun, your impatient problem has to be changed, don't listen to the wind and rain, make people laugh. Listen to me, Lord Stirling is not only the head of the family's military affairs, but also my close friend. Everyone must respect his old man, whoever dares to make an accident, I will never let him go! Okay, it's okay, just disperse! β
The crowd dispersed in obedience, and they were divided. At the time of separation, Lin Bing glanced back at Zi Chuanxiu, his eyes were very complicated. But she didn't say anything, and it was separated.
The crowd dispersed, but Shirakawa was left alone. Zichuan Xiu said strangely: "Shirakawa, what's wrong?" Anything else? β
Bai Chuan's expression was a little hesitant, and he hesitated: "Everyone, can I say a few words?" β
"If it's related to Sterling, then it goes without saying."
Shirakawa said eagerly, "My lord, I'm sorry, but the lower official had to disobey your orders. Although we all know General Sterling's character and character, we also know that he is your good friend, and he is a trustworthy man. But the lower official believes that the problem is not what the attitude of Lord Stirling is, the family sent him, which in itself shows a very distrustful attitude. This is a containment and monitoring of your movements. We must be prepared for this, otherwise we will be very passive if the family suddenly attacks us. β
While Shirakawa spoke, Shirakawa Shu sat in his chair all the time, covering his face in his palms tiredly. After Bai Chuan finished speaking, he raised his head: "Are you finished?" β
Bai Chuan was stunned: "It's over, my lord." β
"Your Excellency Shirakawa, you said such a thing, it really surprised this official! What do you think you think you are? What do you think of this official again? Military or rebellious? This official has repeatedly emphasized that although Sudong is far away from the imperial capital, our loyalty to the family will not be weakened because of this! This officer and you are both high-ranking soldiers of the family, obeying the orders of His Royal Highness the Commander-in-Chief and serving the family, that is our sacred duty! His Royal Highness the Commander-in-Chief treats us well, he trusts us in the Far Eastern Army very much, and this officer has just received the Marquis Order, remember that you have also received the Baronial OrderβHis Highness has been so kind to us. How can you say such a rebellious thing! I don't think I heard it this time, and next time there are such arrogant words, you can report to the Judge Advocate General's Office yourself! Do you have anything else to say? β
Unexpectedly, Shirakawa Xiu would treat his adventurous advice with such an indifferent attitude that rejects people thousands of miles away, and Shirakawa lowered his head in disappointment: "No, everyone." A lost expression appeared on her face that couldn't be concealed: "The lower official has resigned!" β
"Stop!" Looking at the pain on Bai Chuan's face when he turned around, Zi Chuan Xiu suddenly felt a throbbing pain in his heart, and couldn't help but stop her.
Bai Chuan didn't turn around: "Do you have any orders?" β
Someone walked up behind her, and a warm breath came to her ears, and a familiar voice said to her in a low voice: "Silly girl, don't be sad! You know? It's not what I should do, it's what I can do. The matter of the imperial capital, don't think too much, it's useless to think about it. Now, the most important thing is to destroy the Seneans as soon as possible and pacify the demon kingdom. What is the attitude of the chief, don't pay attention to him. β
Shirakawa realized: "My lord, what do you mean ......?"
"Go back and think slowly, and come and tell me when you figure it out."
Watching Shirakawa's back disappear from the tent, Shirokawa Xiu showed a knowing smile, and then, his expression became serious. Bai Chuan is her most loyal and closest subordinate, and she said this on behalf of all her subordinates: Be careful of the family - it seems that the meaning of the imperial capital's move to send Sterling over is so straightforward that she just didn't put a sign on Sterling: "I'm here to take away Zichuan Xiu's military power!" Even the upright Roger Shirakawa understands the meaning behind it.
The problem is that although Zichuan Xiu understands, he is powerless to deal with it, and all the forces of the Far East are used in the military operation to conquer the Demon Kingdom, and no matter how much Zichuan Shenxing embarrasses himself, he can only swallow it with a bitter face. Before the end of the war against the demons, he still needs the material assistance and reinforcements of the Zichuan family, and he must not turn his face with the family, no matter what small actions Zichuan Maixing makes, he can only endure it - from this point of view, he has to be lucky, fortunately, the person sent by the Zichuan family is Sterling and not someone else, after all, he has a friendship with him, he is magnanimous, and he is not too desperate to push himself into a desperate situation, and he can pretend not to know.
Now, the only thing you can do is to endure, endure, and endure! Until the Seneans are eliminated and the Demon Kingdom is taken, then they will have a stable rear, and the Far East and the vast Demon Kingdom will be connected, and there will be no worries. That's when the tide turns. I have no worries anymore, I can look west with all my might, and the Zichuan family has to greet him with a smile.
Zichuan Xiu smiled, he found that Zichuan Shenxing is better at playing conspiracy tricks, and he is good at political intrigues, but for thinking about the overall situation and strategy, his performance can only be described by the words "clumsy and imbecile". If you don't trust yourself, you should resolutely withdraw your troops and horses and stop this war in the Far East, but since Zichuan Sanxing has shown his distrust and continues to make himself the commander, Zichuan Xiu has never seen such a clumsy plan.
As long as the Zichuan family continues to support themselves, as long as this war against the Senea clan can continue, it will be enough! Strength determines attitude, and in the face of the general trend of the strength of the legion, all the conspiracy tricks are pediatric!
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