Chapter Five: The Newcomer Zhang

  Thank you for the generous reward from Jianxiang Liuyue, thank you!

  Yuwen Shu, although one of the twelve Wei generals and also the Left Guard, which is a personal army guarding the emperor in the capital, the Left and Right Guards are collectively known as the Xiarui Army. However, his individual military ability can only be considered average, far from being called a famous general. Last time during the expedition against Liao, he led an army of 300,000 to Pingyang, but was intentionally defeated seven times by Goguryeo's General Yibin Zhidi, who lured him deep into enemy territory, resulting in the disastrous defeat at Sahu, where only 2,000 men returned to Liaodong. However, as the emperor's confidant, he also had his own skills, that is, the ability to judge people.

  Although Chen Kefu was his soldier before, he only recognized the value of this little soldier yesterday. Especially when the emperor showed that special appreciation to Chen Kefu, he also put down his own general's airs and treated Chen Kefu like one of his own nephews.

  Facing Chen Kefu, who came to take his own soldiers and horses, Yuwen Shu waved his hand and took out the most elite three thousand cavalry from the Left Wing Guard to give to him. They were all old soldiers who had been fighting for many years in the Left Wing Guard, and many of them had followed the previous emperor on eastern and western campaigns, and even more had made contributions in the current emperor's army. However, these soldiers were also some old slippery characters, and when placed in various camps, they were also some unruly masters. This time, it was just right to take them all out and give them to Chen Kefu. Such soldiers, although they would be a headache to lead normally, their strength was not to be mentioned, as long as they were not given to a complete fool, they would be the guarantee of winning battles in the future.

  When leading the troops, Chen Kefu looked at the cavalry with a single water and was very happy. This is his own army. It's said that in a chaotic world, the grass head is king. Those who have soldiers and generals are the most carefree people in this chaotic world. Now, the Great Sui seems to be like a roaring tiger in the mountains, but only Chen Kefu knows that this tiger is already almost done for. In just a few years, this world will belong to these martial artists. Now that he has obtained such an elite troop, Chen Kefu's heart is excited, and he doesn't dare say that he will contend for hegemony over the world. For now, his life is temporarily secure.

  The Sui army laid siege to the city of Liaodong and immediately launched an attack, but after a day of fighting, apart from consuming a large number of Goguryeo's rolling logs and boulders, only wounded soldiers were left on that land.

  Chen Kefu, the fierce warrior known as "Brave and Fearless in Three Armies" by Yang Guang, did not participate in today's siege. He was busy getting familiar with his own three thousand household troops. Fortunately, Yuwen took good care of Chen Kefu and assigned the nine people who had been following him from Chen Family Village to be under his command.

  However, after gathering these three thousand soldiers and calling a meeting with their leaders, Chen Kefu only then discovered that trouble had also arrived.

  Yuwen Shu considered that Chen Kefu had just taken office and was afraid of insufficient prestige, so the highest position among the 3,000 cavalrymen drawn this time was only a Yueling Colonel, and they were all drawn according to the Fubing system, not allocated according to the current Xingjun system. After the 3,000 cavalrymen were assigned to Chen Kefu, how to reorganize them was his own business. However, when Li Chenxin saw these Zhengliupin generals, he knew that his troubles had come.

  All 3,000 cavalrymen were combat troops, still organized according to the Fubing system, with a total of 15 battalions, 30 companies, 60 platoons and 300 squads. In addition to Chen Kefu as the Langjiang General, plus his nine younger brothers who were also Yuji Xiao Wei, there were six Yuji Xiao Wei of the sixth rank, thirty company commanders of the seventh rank, sixty platoon leaders of the eighth rank, sixty deputy platoon leaders of the ninth rank. There was also one Sima of the sixth rank and two officials of the seventh rank in charge of military affairs and logistics, who belonged to non-combat personnel. The Sima was a staff officer, while the two officials were in charge of soldiers' files and training, and warehouses respectively.

  Looking at the crowd of military officers, Chen Kefu suddenly discovered that he, as the "old master", was a bit too young. Almost everyone here was an old soldier in their thirties or forties, and many had gray hair. One of them looked like Mao Bo, the old steward of the Chen family, who seemed to be around seventy years old.

  These dozens of military officers, who were all exuding a strong murderous aura, looked at the young man in front of them with disdain on their faces. Especially that handsome face, which was somewhat too pretty, made people feel that someone like him would be more suitable for taking the imperial examination rather than coming to the army and competing with them for the position of Eagle-Yang Lang Jiang, a fifth-rank military officer. Especially those six leading Yuqi Xiao Wei, in their opinion, this little white face was just stealing their positions.

  It would be difficult for these seasoned junior officers to accept his leadership. Fortunately, these were troops drawn from various Eagle Strike Garrisons, with about fifteen teams coming from different places. Luckily it was so, if these three thousand people were originally under the command of a general, Chen Kefu didn't know if he had the confidence to suppress them.

  "Gentlemen, I appreciate your hard work. This time, I was appointed by His Majesty to lead a team of 3,000 elite soldiers as the Eagle General. This is not only His Majesty's trust in me but also his trust in all of you. Everyone present has been in the military for many years and can be considered my seniors. Today, we are united as one army, and this is also an unfulfilled brotherly bond from our past lives. I won't say more polite words, and you all know that I caught His Majesty's attention with my bravery on the battlefield. So, you should also know that I am a man who dares to fight and kill. The person I admire most is a heroic warrior who is brave and not afraid of death. My military management method is simple: treat everyone equally, reward those who have merits, and punish those who make mistakes. Currently, our army lacks one Eagle General position, which is also a fifth-rank official position. This time, I brought nine fellow soldiers who fought with me and were promoted together as the Nine Brothers of the Yue Riding School Lieutenants. However, I won't give this position to them now. You fifteen Yue Riding School Lieutenants, whoever achieves the greatest military merit will get this position. The same applies to the lower-ranking officers."

  Chen Kefu wore the armor bestowed by His Majesty, standing in the center of the main account, his words were like a loud bell ringing in their ears. If he wanted to subdue these military officers and make them his arms in this chaotic world, then from now on, he had to start gaining their recognition bit by bit, making them understand that he was qualified to be their commander.

  "Is it said that I have no clothes? I share a cloak with you."

  King Yu is our teacher, and we are repairing our spears and lances. We will share a common enemy with you.

  Is it said that I have no clothes? I share the same blessings with you.

  The king is delighted with his teacher, and sharpens my spear and halberd. Let us work together with you.

  Is it said that I have no clothes? I share a cloak with you.

  The king is delighted with your teacher, and has ordered me to repair our armor and weapons. Let us go together.

  Standing in the solemn great hall, Chen Kefu pressed his hand on the long sword, standing proudly among them, and murmured a poem from the Book of Songs in a low voice. Perhaps this is one of the earliest military songs, reciting such lyrics in such an army can always make people resonate. Many officers in the hall also had some unexpectedness towards their new superior, originally thinking that he was just relying on his personal bravery and a bit of luck to sit on their heads, but now it seems that it's not entirely like that.

  Maoyi and Lushi exchanged a look, both seeing deep puzzlement in each other's eyes. Their own general had grown up with them since childhood, but this guy was completely a roughneck, unable to recite the Three Character Classic or the Hundred Family Surnames even after growing so old. Yet just now, he had surprisingly recited a poem in front of so many people. Maoyi had been forced by his steward to memorize many books since childhood and knew that it was a poem from the Book of Songs. But this only made him more perplexed - their own general had actually recited the poem flawlessly, and even did it so well that it brought a kind of melancholy.

  Is this still the same master of the house? How is it that after one night, I feel like the master of the house has changed and is no longer the rough but kind-hearted man who only wanted to be a hero. He seems to have suddenly become the old master of the house that Father once mentioned. Has the master of the house discovered that secret? Is this a good thing or a bad thing?

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