Shennong Dao Master
Chapter 403 - 33: Colleagues Come to Steal the Credit? Show Him What It Means to Be Surpassed by Others! (5k)_3

Chapter 403: Chapter 33: Colleagues Come to Steal the Credit? Show Him What It Means to Be Surpassed by Others! (5k)_3

The situation was dire, he might even get beheaded.

Xia Jing demanded Zhao Xing to be present, so that once Fire Dragon Pass was captured, he could be part of the joint command and share the credit.

Zhao Xing understood these subtleties, and so did Xia Jing.

"Other than Xia Jing, there’s another person you need to meet," Chen Shijie said.

"Who?"

"It’s a strategist sent by Dantai Ming. How did you get involved with this Fourth-rank Doushui Bureau official?"

"What’s going on?" Zhao Xing asked. "Why did he send someone?"

"Jiang Ming of the Zhenhai Army wants to join the combat sequence to attack Fire Dragon Pass."

"Lan Hongming isn’t particularly friendly with the Marquis, but he asked Dantai Ming to be his emissary."

"When Dantai Ming spoke with the Marquis, he mentioned you. The Marquis doesn’t understand your relationship with Dantai Ming, so he delegated the decision to you," Chen Shijie looked at Zhao Xing.

"The Marquis gave you the decision-making power, thinking if you’ve ever benefited from Dantai Ming, this would help you repay that favor."

Zhao Xing was speechless. Dantai Ming was initially found for him by his teacher as a strong backer.

But before he could rely on Dantai Ming, the latter had already come to use him instead.

Lan Hongming, the main commander of the Zhenhai Army, did have a superficial relationship with Yang An. But in the Jiutian Yingyuan Mansion, finding an intermediary was easy, and lo and behold, it ended up involving him.

But since he was the one who sought the Earth Fire Lotus, which required a Fifth Rank spell to cultivate, it wasn’t excessive for Yang An to give him the decision-making power.

Zhao Xing pondered for a moment, "Dantai Ming was my direct superior when I held office in Cloud City. His support greatly helped me quickly stabilize the city’s administration and unite the five Departments."

"He has a close relationship with my teacher Tian Shan."

Zhao Xing did not elaborate on the specific past between Tian Shan and Dantai Ming.

Being saved by the teacher was true, but perhaps they did not want everyone to flaunt it.

"Shall we meet him then?" Chen Shijie asked.

"How would adding the Zhenhai Army affect us?" Zhao Xing asked.

"The military advisor said they are dispensable. The combat ability of the Zhenhai Army members is not strong. Even if they participate, we decide how much credit they get."

"Currently, we are at the frontline, and the Xuanjia Army, our biggest ally, has designated you to discuss matters, so it’s your decision."

"The navy might be useful in the future. We’ll eventually have to cross the Canglan River several times... Alright, I’ll meet him first," Zhao Xing nodded.

He decided to meet the person sent by Dantai Ming first and then meet Xia Jing.

In terms of rank and his relationship with his teacher Tian Shan, he had to see Dantai Ming’s trusty first.

.....

On the Cloud Rain Ship, Zhao Xing met Dantai Ming’s trusted aide, "Zhu Xinwen."

Since he hardly knew him, Zhao Xing and Zhu Xinwen didn’t engage in much small talk, getting straight to business.

"Zhao Xing, Marquis Lan contacted Mr. Dan through Lord Divine Might General, but the Divine Might General said that you would make the decision."

"When Lord Tantai learned about this, he sent me to find you in secret."

Zhao Xing asked, "What does Lord Tantai mean by this?"

"The lord means if you find it challenging, just pretend I never came," Zhu Xinwen said, "Think of it as the Divine Might General’s excuse."

Zhao Xing pondered for a moment, "Please inform your master that I am willing to advocate for Lord Tantai. However, how effective the Zhenhai Army will be in battle is beyond my control."

Zhu Xinwen smiled, "Fine, your word is enough."

.....

After meeting Zhu Xinwen, he went to another place to see Xia Jing.

The Xuanjia Army had promoted Xia Jing to a temporary Secondary Sixth-rank Assistant General.

Sitting beside Xia Jing was a Secondary Sixth-rank Agricultural Commissioner.

At a glance, Zhao Xing knew this was a Military Minister of Agriculture Officer, and since he sat to Xia Jing’s left, it showed Xia Jing was the main, and the officer was the assist.

The Princely Heir’s status was fully displayed.

"Mr. Zhao, you’re finally awake," Xia Jing said. "How was your talk with Dantai Ming’s person?"

"You also know about this?" Zhao Xing was surprised. Zhu Xinwen claimed to have come secretly.

"If you can be related to a Fourth-rank official, why can’t I know that Marquis Lan sought Dantai Ming as an emissary?" Xia Jing smiled.

"Do you think I should agree?" Zhao Xing didn’t reveal the outcome; instead, he asked first.

"Of course, why not?" Xia Jing said. "A small favor to connect you with Dantai Ming and Marquis Lan benefits you."

"Are you worried about too many people? The Jiang Ming Tribe is here to share the credit," Zhao Xing asked.

"The trivial credit they share is insignificant. If we capture Fire Dragon Pass, there will be a much bigger reward afterward," Xia Jing said indifferently. "Agreeing is more advantageous. I, Xia Jing, am not narrow-minded. Besides, the Jiang Ming Tribe isn’t useless."

"After taking Fire Dragon Pass, we will likely need to cross the river, which is Marquis Lan’s territory."

"Thanks." Zhao Xing nodded.

"We’re brothers; why be so polite?" Xia Jing smiled, "Come, let me introduce you to Mr. Dong, the Sixth-rank Military Minister of Agriculture Officer in my Xuanjia Army, ’Dong He.’"

"He is proficient in high-order spells of the Self Sect."

"Greetings, Mr. Dong," Zhao Xing cupped his hands. "We will rely on Mr. Dong for the Earth Fire Lotus planting."

Dong He cupped his hands back indifferently, "Likewise, I shall need Mr. Zhao’s assistance."

Hearing his wording, Zhao Xing raised an eyebrow.

The same profession held grudges. Dong He, proficient in high-order spells of the Self Sect, sounded a bit like he was here to compete with him for work.

He glanced at Xia Jing. The latter showed slight helplessness, signaling that he couldn’t stop this person from competing for the task.

"Mr. Dong, I have some private matters to discuss with Mr. Zhao," Xia Jing said, "Please, take a rest for a while."

"Hmm." Dong He nodded indifferently and left the room.

"What’s with him?" Zhao Xing asked, watching Dong He.

"The Xuanjia Army wants to speed up the planting of the Earth Fire Lotus, so they sent a Military Minister of Agriculture Officer to help," Xia Jing said, "Two people planting are better than one."

"Alright, so you’ve sent someone to challenge me?"

"Why would I?"

"Be honest!"

Xia Jing sighed, "This guy behaves like a lord in my camp. I just took command and have a hard time directing him."

A Sixth-rank Military Minister of Agriculture Officer, skilled in high-order spells, it’s normal to have some attitude.

Zhao Xing looked at Xia Jing. "So you mean..."

Xia Jing nodded, "Exactly. I specifically chose him to bring over."

"Dong He acts like my superior in camp daily. Brother, I can’t tolerate it anymore."

"Zhao Xing, you must help your brother out."

"You need to show him that there’s always a taller mountain, and someone will always be better!"