Shennong Dao Master
Chapter 433 - 41: Boss, Han Bing and Wang Ji Got Beaten Up! (6K)_2

Chapter 433: Chapter 41: Boss, Han Bing and Wang Ji Got Beaten Up! (6K)_2

Combining his training performance in Ten Suns Cave Heaven, Jia Pu thought Zhao Xing had the talent of a commander and could be entrusted with significant responsibilities.

"Promote Chen Shijie to the Combined Camp Commander, and let Zhao Xing command a camp by himself. As for whether it’s the Minister of Agriculture Camp or a mixed camp, let Liao Rulong decide, as he understands the situation better."

The appointments of Zhao Xing and Chen Shijie were internal transfers within the Divine Might Army, meaning they remained seventh-rank, but their scope of authority increased.

In any case, Liao Rulong had already started to struggle with managing everything. However, with the plan to attack the Fire Demon Clan’s heartland, there were simply not enough people. This move could help alleviate some of Liao Rulong’s pressure.

It also paved the way for future promotions for Chen Shijie and Zhao Xing.

As for Long Xiao and Yu Ziqi, they had always commanded a camp and still remained unchanged.

"Yes." Jia Pu responded and left the room to issue the orders.

....

Fire Dragon Pass, Marching Hall.

"Puff~"

The furnace underneath the divine statue of Dai Zong spat out a hurry up and march order.

Pu Zhong picked up the letter and opened it.

"Whose letter is it?" Liao Rulong walked over.

"It’s from the Marquis." Pu Zhong said.

"Oh?" Liao Rulong immediately ran over, "What does it say?"

"The Marquis did not agree to merge Wen Shaoyang’s division with ours, nor did he agree to a large-scale troop expansion; he only increased Wen Shaoyang’s forces by three thousand and gave us an additional five thousand." Pu Zhong said.

"Ah?" Liao Rulong muttered, "Only five thousand."

The troop expansion was originally proposed by Liao Rulong himself, and merging the two divisions was also his idea.

After defeating the Wolf God Tribe, they hadn’t encountered any major setbacks.

Now they had taken down a renowned stronghold of the Southern Barbarians.

Continuous victories had greatly boosted Liao Rulong’s confidence.

Liao Rulong thought, if he’s Liao Rulong, he needs to command at least a hundred thousand men!

As for Wen Shaoyang, this little brother should stop doing things alone; he should join up and follow old Liao!

This time, he’s attacking Fire Dragon Pass and feasting on meat with him; next time, they’ll attack the Golden Feather Royal Court with Mr. Liao!

Liao Rulong now summarized his self-assessment in one phrase: "I’m terrifyingly strong now!"

However, outwardly, Liao Rulong remained humble, writing a very courteous letter to Xier County.

He even suggested that Wen Shaoyang could be the main general.

He merely appeared bold and straightforward; in reality, he was very crafty.

However, Yang An and Jia Pu did not agree with Liao Rulong’s plan.

They only gave him an additional five thousand troops.

"Five thousand is already a lot." Pu Zhong said, "Including the original twenty-five thousand fighting personnel, it’s now thirty thousand."

Liao Rulong sighed, saying, "The strategist still fears I can’t handle the command. But didn’t I manage the three armies quite well last time? I’ve improved! Why can’t the strategist see it?"

Pu Zhong comforted him, "Take it slow, prove yourself a few more times, and the strategist and Marquis will be convinced."

Liao Rulong nodded, "Mm, what else did the Marquis and the strategist say?"

"The Marquis made new deployments for each camp commander."

"Promote Chen Shijie to Combined Camp Commander, Zhao Xing to command a camp on his own; how to arrange it, we can decide ourselves."

Liao Rulong had no issues with this.

Chen Shijie was already sixth-rank. It was a bit of an underuse for him to only manage one camp. Being friends with Liao Rulong, he was willing to assist him.

Additionally, Old Chen’s usual duties exceeded his role as the Nine-Section Camp Commander.

With the increase in troops, promotions were appropriate.

As for Zhao Xing, his battle achievements already exceeded a million; it was reasonable for him to command a camp on his own.

In fact, Liao Rulong thought Zhao Xing could take on even greater responsibilities.

"What do you think?" Liao Rulong asked.

Pu Zhong said, "Chen Shijie’s authority could be adjusted to cover the Nine-Section Camp, Fire Camp, and Earth Camp."

"As for Zhao Xing, let him pick his people from the camps; he’s capable of both combat and farming, a mixed camp would be suitable."

"That’s what I think too." Liao Rulong chuckled, "Honestly, I think he’s wasted under my command."

"If it weren’t for this kid, I wouldn’t have enjoyed the thrill of commanding the three armies as the main general!"

"Allow him to recruit freely from the camps, with a limit of three thousand men; there will be no restriction on logistics personnel. He knows high order magic, so he can manage the entire army’s logistics."

Liao Rulong waved his hand grandly, directly upgrading Zhao Xing to the commander of an enhanced mixed camp and additionally appointing him as the ’Overall Logistic Officer’.

Is this excessive? Not at all.

In the Divine Might Army, amongst those of sixth or seventh rank Minister of Agriculture, proficient in Self Sect high order magic, excluding Zhao Xing, there were only two others, making them even rarer than sword cultivators.

From another perspective, Liao Rulong was undoubtedly a child of fortune.

He had Yu Ziqi, Long Xiao, Chen Shijie, and Zhao Xing under his command.

Now he was the apparent commander of the three armies, able to command Xia Jing of the Xuanjia Army and Jiang Ming of the Zhenhai Army, with Li Que having joined the alliance after the Fire Dragon Pass was taken.

Although his Capital Commandant’s army was not large, in terms of high-ranking officers’ support, he was undoubtedly a top-tier configuration.

Liao Rulong’s confidence was bolstered by having such a team under him.

If conditions were as they were before, he wouldn’t even think of expanding the army to a hundred thousand.

"Alright, let’s do it that way." Pu Zhong asked, "Should we call them over now?"

"Let’s go together." Liao Rulong laughed, "I have to take care of this great master. If he leaves, this alliance could fall apart."

The last time, Summer Jing didn’t lose his temper because of Zhao Xing’s assistance. Otherwise, Liao Rulong’s petty actions of sending people over the mountains prematurely would have led the Princely Heir to part ways with him.

Liao Rulong and Pu Zhong left the door, heading to the Nine-Section Camp to find Zhao Xing. Upon arriving, they did not find him.