Daqin Zhentiansi

Chapter 421 Fair, still fair

Bailu Mountain.

Rock Courtyard.

One thousand Black Armor Guards were arranging their armor and weapons, and the other warriors in the Rock Courtyard were also quickly preparing the necessary armor and weapons.

"Generals, if you feel this journey is dangerous, you can ask these Spring Hunt Trialists to stay for two days. Wait until our Panshiyuan warriors set off before you move."

Zhou Shucheng, the commander of the Panshiyuan warriors, wearing heavy scale armor, strode forward with his hand on the hilt of the sword at his waist.

Beside him was Commander Han Mo, who was wearing black chain mail and had a strong aura.

Standing in front were Chen Tan, the commander of the Northern Great Wall who defended against the invaders, and Liu Jincai, the commander of the Northern Great Wall who defeated the invaders.

The two of them are the leading guards of this trial, and the one thousand Black Armor Guards are responsible for the safety of the trial participants.

"We appreciate Commander Zhou's kindness. This trial is subject to the orders of Dean Zhang Juzheng. Once Dean Zhang orders the troops to be mobilized, any participant who disobeys will be eliminated and forfeit."

Not far away, a middle-aged man in a green robe spoke loudly.

Sun Changjie, the head of the Ministry of War, was only a fifth-rank civil official, but he had the military command and was the deputy of Zhang Juzheng, the chief examiner in this trial.

Another military official, Li Si, is currently training the trial team and arranging military matters.

After hearing Sun Changjie's words, Zhou Shucheng looked at Han Mo beside him and said nothing more.

The Qin Dynasty attaches great importance to military discipline. Failure to obey orders can result in immediate execution.

"Master Li, the Black Armor Guards are ready at any time--" Chen Tan clasped his fists, but before he could finish his words, the war cavalry roared towards the front of the camp.

"Yes, Mr. Meng."

"Fairy Meng looks truly heroic in her armor, even more beautiful than in her red dress."

"Have you ever seen her in a red dress?"

Low shouts were heard from the camp, and Meng Shuyao, wearing green armor and holding a spear, came riding in with a team of cavalry.

"I have informed the headmaster that I will lead a team of martial arts practitioners from the Banshan Court to accompany you from the Panshi Court."

Meng Shuyao's gaze turned towards Zhou Shucheng, Chen Tan and others, with a cold expression on her face.

"Military discipline is paramount during a march. I have specifically requested the authority to supervise the battle from the headmaster. Anyone who dares to act without authorization and disobey orders will be severely punished during this march."

Meng Shuyao pressed her spear in front of the warhorse and shouted loudly.

Supervise the war?

The soldiers in the camp looked at each other and quickly lowered their heads.

Meng Shuyao glanced around and led the cavalry behind her to inspect the barracks and tents.

At this time, in the tent where Qin Lang and others were, the faces of the elites from the imperial city all showed a solemn expression.

"Dean Zhang Juzheng is rampant in the land of immortals and demons, and his own combat power is absolutely formidable." Yan Guanwei, wearing a green robe, looked at the others and whispered, "But this time, transferring us directly to Xuanji Academy is probably a bit hasty."

His words made the people around him nod and their expressions change.

"If the general doesn't know his soldiers and the soldiers don't know their general, how can we fight in such a situation?"

"That's right. We originally thought we'd fight on our own after entering Qingtian Continent, but now we have to gather a large army to act. We haven't even decided who will be the commander and who will be the soldiers. We're like a pile of scattered sand, how can we be good..."

Military orders must not be violated.

But from what we can see now, Dean Zhang either has no experience or ability in leading an army, or he does not care about the lives of these trial-takers.

Either way, it's not a good thing for these trial-takers.

"Let's wait and see on tomorrow's march. If things get really chaotic, we'll offer our advice." Qin Lang looked at everyone. "A powerful man like Zhang Juzheng will inevitably act arbitrarily. Speaking rashly would be a provocation to his authority and would likely make him resentful."

This made everyone nod.

In the other barracks, Zhong Yuan, Yu Rentuo and others were also sitting around.

"March 30,000 miles in ten days and gather at Yucheng Prefecture, even if it is on Qingtian Island, it is a difficult task." Yu Rentuo pressed the hilt of the sword at his waist and spoke in a deep voice.

This made everyone else in the barracks nod their heads, their expressions not looking very good.

"We Trialists are already a disparate bunch, and now we don't even have a single leader. Dean Zhang Juzheng didn't even meet with us, but instead sent us directly to Xuanji Academy. If we engage the Demon Sect, I'm afraid there will be heavy casualties." Zhong Yuan sat upright, a look of melancholy on his face. They were all elites, possessing both cultivation and potential, and possessing connections.

They came to Qingtianzhou to hone their skills and gain experience, not to die.

"Zhang Juzheng has a veto power, and the transfer order must not be opposed now. However, if the journey is too chaotic, then..." A scholar in a green robe had not finished speaking when the sound of galloping horses was heard in the distance.

But a moment later, a soldier walked into the barracks holding an iron order.

"Who is Liu Qingsong?" Wu Zu glanced around and spoke loudly.

The young man in a black martial robe and carrying a pistol stood up with a puzzled look on his face.

"My name is Liu Qingsong."

Wu Zu handed the iron order and a book to Liu Qingsong, then turned and left.

Liu Qingsong held the iron order with a look of surprise on his face. When he opened the book, his expression suddenly changed.

Zhong Yuan and others gathered around and looked at the words on the book.

"Order, Liu Qingsong will be the acting captain, in charge of a thousand troops. He will recruit his own soldiers and form an army in half a day."

Acting as a colonel, commanding thousands of troops?
Liu Qingsong was born in the Hefen County patrol army, with the title of centurion, and was capable of commanding thousands of troops.

But these thousand soldiers are different from the thousand trial-takers.

Each of these thousand trial-takers has his or her own cultivation and abilities. To be in charge of these thousand people would be unimaginable, both in terms of connections and future ability improvement and training.

"Why, is it Brother Liu?" A black-robed warrior whispered, and couldn't help but look up at Zhong Yuan and Yu Rentuo beside him.

Yu Rentuo's face twitched slightly, but he didn't say anything.

Despite his status as the Fifth Prince's personal guard, he was not even qualified to command the army.

How could Liu Qingsong, a mere centurion of the Hefen County Patrol Army, command thousands of troops?

"This is a personal order from President Zhang Juzheng."

Zhong Yuan's gaze shifted away from the book in Liu Qingsong's hand, and a gleam of light flashed in his eyes.

"Zhang Zhang appoints the commander based on his military experience."

"No matter what, Dean Zhang is considered knowledgeable about military affairs."

Military experience?

Among all the people, Liu Qingsong indeed has the most experience in the military.

"Since this is Dean Zhang's order, we will obey it. Brother Liu, Captain Liu wants to gather thousands of troops. Let's help him gather them first."

“This is the time to grab people.”

Zhong Yuan clenched his fist slightly and spoke in a deep voice.

Steal people.

Sure enough, when they left the barracks, they saw people moving around in the various training grounds and between the barracks.

"Brother, my captain is recruiting soldiers. Would you like to come?"

"Brother Zhao, my captain is the captain of the Wuyuan County garrison. He has been in charge of the army for ten years and has extraordinary skills in battle."

"Brother Xu, I finally found you. Come with me. My captain is a centurion of the Imperial Guards and is well versed in battle formations."

……

With shouts and cries, the camp was in chaos.

"Master Zhang's method of organizing the army is at least fair." Qin Lang said in a low voice as he watched the soldiers running in front of him.

"Yes, all the military commanders come from the military, I have nothing to say." Beside him, Yan Guanwei nodded slightly.

Neither of them was appointed to a military post.

(End of this chapter)