Daming: Dad, you are really not good at governing the country

In the warm central army tent, Lin Zhen, the commander of the Luzhou Prefecture Guard, seemed to open up and reveal all his "great achievements".

At this time, he vividly described the process of successfully resisting small-scale banditry.

"Your Highness, the spies reported a few days ago that a group of about a hundred bandits were heading towards the border of Luzhou Prefecture with ill intentions.

I made a prompt decision and selected 300 of the most elite light cavalry in the camp. They sneaked around at night and ambushed on both sides of the valley that the bandits had to pass through.

At noon the next day, the bandits swaggered into the ambush circle.

As soon as I gave the order, shouts of killing arose everywhere, and our army rushed towards the bandits like a tiger descending from the mountain.

The bandits were caught off guard and had no power to fight back.

In just half an hour, they were wiped out by our army.

Not only did they seize the looted property, but they also rescued dozens of captive civilians.

The people of Luzhou are grateful to me and praise our army for its bravery! "

When Lin Zhen said this, he puffed out his chest and his eyes were full of pride.

Then Lin Zhen enthusiastically talked about organizing soldiers to repair fortifications, "Your Highness, the city walls of Luzhou Prefecture have been in disrepair for many years, and there are risks of collapse in many places.

I am well aware that the city wall is the key line of defense against foreign enemies, and I dare not delay for a moment.

So I immediately arranged the soldiers to work in groups, with one group responsible for dismantling the crumbling bricks.

Another part went outside the city to collect stones and burn bricks, and another part was responsible for mixing mud.

I personally visit the construction site every day to supervise the progress of the project and ensure that every brick fits perfectly.

After nearly a month of fighting day and night, the city wall looked brand new.

Now it is extremely strong, even if the enemy attacks, it will be able to hold out for several days!"

As Lin Zhen spoke, he gestured with his hands to illustrate the appearance of the city wall before and after the repairs.

His tone was full of requests for credit and reward, as if he was waiting for Zhu Gang's commendation and praise.

Zhu Gang, who was sitting in the main seat, had a calm expression at first, but as Lin Zhen kept talking about his own achievements, his expression gradually changed subtly.

Zhu Gang first narrowed his eyes slightly. His eyes, which were originally as deep as a pool, now seemed to be lightly covered by mist, and a trace of extremely imperceptible displeasure flashed in his eyes.

This unhappy look was just like the fleeting haze on the horizon before night falls.

Although it is not conspicuous, it exists.

Then, his two handsome eyebrows slowly gathered towards the middle as if pulled by an invisible force.

As his eyebrows gradually got closer, several deep lines appeared between his brows, as if they were the marks hastily carved by time on his face.

These lines look like two mountains that are about to merge together, bringing a sense of oppression.

The atmosphere in the entire tent became increasingly solemn.

Although Zhu Gang did not say a word, the subtle changes in his facial expressions were like a silent warning.

If Lin Zhen could have noticed a little bit at this moment, perhaps he should have stopped his endless words of seeking credit and instead reported some truly useful military intelligence.

However, Lin Zhen seemed to be completely immersed in a world of self-indulgence and was completely unaware of the dissatisfaction expressed by Zhu Gang.

Zhu Gang's hands, which were originally tightly gripping the armrests of the chair, unconsciously clenched them even tighter, and his knuckles turned slightly white due to the force.

His lips seemed to be pulled by an invisible force and slowly pursed. The originally smooth corners of his mouth turned down slightly, outlining a cold arc, which seemed to be a silent rebuke to Lin Zhen's behavior.

At the same time, the muscles on Zhu Gang's face twitched slightly because of his inner irritation. That momentary tremor was like the ripples that appear when a stone is thrown into a calm lake, revealing his inner displeasure.

At this moment, Zhu Gang's heart was filled with turmoil as he secretly thought: The current situation is like the calm before the storm. It seems calm, but in fact, undercurrents are surging and the situation is extremely serious.

What I urgently need is a practical response plan that can resolve the crisis and turn the tide, as well as accurate control of the current complex overall situation.

This not only concerns the life and death of thousands of soldiers, but also the safety of the entire Luzhou Prefecture.

But Lin Zhen in front of him, at this critical moment, was obsessed with lengthy self-boasting and had no idea of ​​what was important.

Lin Zhen was still beaming with joy, his eyes sparkling with excitement.

His hands kept gesturing in the air, and he didn't notice Zhu Gang's brows that were already furrowed like ravines, or the subtle change in the atmosphere around him.

Lin Zhen continued to speak enthusiastically, as if his voice was the only voice left in the world.

Zhu Gang looked at the tactless Lin Zhen, and his annoyance grew like wild weeds.

His anger was burning in his heart, but he was holding it back and not letting it explode.

Just as Zhu Gang was filled with annoyance and could no longer tolerate Lin Zhen's long speech, he suddenly heard the sound of footsteps and conversation outside the tent.

Then the heavy tent curtain was suddenly opened by a strong force, and the biting cold wind took the opportunity to rush into the tent with some snowflakes, and the flames in the charcoal brazier were blown left and right.

Zhu Di took steady and powerful steps and walked into the tent first.

He was wearing a black cloak, and the snowflakes melted quickly on the cloak, leaving dark stains.

Zhu Di's face was stern, but his eyes revealed an innate heroism and courage, and every step he took seemed to carry a tremendous amount of force.

Fan Zhong, who was following closely behind him, was tall and strong, like a moving mountain.

He was wearing armor and had a long sword at his waist. The scabbard gleamed a cold light in the reflection of the charcoal fire.

Fan Zhong had a serious expression on his face and his eyes vigilantly scanned everything in the tent, like a loyal guard protecting his master.

Zhu Di's appearance instantly broke the dull and awkward atmosphere in the tent. Lin Zhen's narration came to an abrupt halt, with a hint of surprise and panic on his face.

Zhu Gang's tightly furrowed brows relaxed slightly, and a complex look flashed in his eyes.

I don’t know whether he felt a sense of relief because Lin Zhen’s story was interrupted, or he was confused by Zhu Di’s sudden arrival.

The air in the tent seemed to freeze at this moment, and everyone's eyes were focused on Zhu Di and Fan Zhong who stepped into the tent.

Zhu Di strode up to Zhu Gang, bowed slightly, with a confident and excited look on his face.

"Third brother, I just got some good news from the front.

Wang Congyi secretly deployed ambushes on important roads and successfully intercepted a batch of food and supplies from the enemy.

The enemy is now in great disarray and morale is low, which is a perfect opportunity for us to seize the opportunity and pursue them."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Gang's face, which had been gloomy because of Lin Zhen's chattering, suddenly cleared up.

The boredom and displeasure in his eyes disappeared, replaced by surprise and excitement.

Zhu Gang leaned forward slightly, his eyes sparkling, and asked impatiently, "Are you serious? Tell me in detail!"

Zhu Di nodded and said, "Third brother, don't be anxious. Let me tell you slowly."

(End of this chapter)