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"Hehe, as expected of a rising star in the military, he has both ability and confidence."

"I have summoned you all here today for an important matter."

Kong Qingzhi didn't continue the conversation with Chen Shan. He knew very well that Chen Shan just liked to rub salt in the wound, and he simply couldn't take it anymore.

The hypocrisy of Confucianism became his constraint, forcing him to constantly pretend.

Seeing that no one spoke, Kong Qingzhi continued, "Within the Qing Dynasty, there is a person who is very important to the court and who also possesses important things. Therefore, after discussion, the court ordered the Tiannan Army to send troops into the Qing territory to bring back the person and the things."

"Gentlemen, this matter is of utmost importance, no less so than the Sirius Army's siege of the city. I have summoned you here to hear your opinions."

"After all, although I am the commander of the Tiannan Army, I will not force anyone."

Kong Qingzhi's words were very eloquent and insightful.

It sounds euphemistic, but everyone knows he's emphasizing his own status and position.

Furthermore, as the commander-in-chief of the Tiannan Army, he had that authority.

"General Kong, why haven't the rest of our army received this order from the imperial court?"

"As the commander-in-chief of the Tiannan Army, falsely issuing military orders is a serious crime."

Nan Tu Rou reverted to her usual aloofness, especially towards people like Kong Qingzhi, to whom she showed absolutely no kindness.

He refuted her very decisively.

"Hmph, as the commander-in-chief, the imperial orders are naturally conveyed to me."

"I heard that the King of Nan Tu has entered the court. Perhaps he is unaware of state affairs, which is why he didn't inform General Nan Tu?"

The infighting between the two was already commonplace in the eyes of the other generals.

No one dared to interrupt them, except for Chen Shan.

"General, isn't there an imperial order? Please explain in detail. We can't let the troops go there without knowing anything and just die in vain."

Even if the task proposed by Kong Qingzhi was truly a decision made by the imperial court, Chen Shan would still need to carefully consider it.

He does need military merit, but he won't do just anything.

As soon as Chen Shan spoke, the bickering between the two stopped. Nan Tu Rou naturally didn't blame Chen Shan for his rude behavior, while Kong Qingzhi snorted in dissatisfaction.

He continued, "In the Qing Dynasty, there is a great Confucian scholar of my school of Confucianism, a Grand Secretary of the lineage of the Confucian Sage. He went to the Qing Dynasty to teach in his early years but was detained by the Qing. This mission is to bring him back."

"I have already planted an inside source and received accurate information that the Qing Dynasty will escort this great Confucian scholar to the Longevity Platform on the grasslands to be used for their Longevity Heaven sacrifice."

"And he also possesses an ancient Confucian book, a treasure of Confucianism and a gem of Chinese culture."

"The court discussed the matter, and His Majesty gave his approval. This is an important thing that demonstrates the legitimacy of our Xia Kingdom, and it cannot be lost."

As soon as Kong Qingzhi finished speaking, the faces of the generals present instantly turned ugly.

The Longevity Platform of the Qing Dynasty was a place set up by the Qing Dynasty on the grasslands. Although it was on the grasslands and not within the city, it was still a forbidden area that the Qing Dynasty valued highly.

Such a place must be heavily guarded. Even without the Tianlang Army, there would be other Qing elites. Unless a large army is mobilized to attack, it is impossible to get through.

Don't even think about bringing them out!

Of course, this is not the most infuriating thing. What is truly infuriating is that soldiers are made to take this risk for the sake of a so-called great Confucian scholar and a worthless book that they write on their own.

That's absolutely despicable!

The generals present were dissatisfied, but dared not voice their discontent.

"Great Confucian scholar, ancient texts, you Confucianists really know how to play games, going to such great lengths for such a small thing."

"However, if His Majesty agrees, shouldn't you, as a descendant of the Confucian sage, go in person? Otherwise, wouldn't that be disrespectful to Confucianism?"

"Disrespecting Confucianism is disrespecting the Confucian sage, and it's also disrespecting your ancestors. General Kong, surely you are not an unfaithful or unfilial person?"

Nan Tu Rou's words left Kong Qingzhi, who was originally preparing to push Chen Shan to the brink, completely stunned.

He hadn't expected Nan Tu Rou to target him so much upon her return.

Although the two used to be at odds, it was just that they couldn't stand each other.

They never had any objections to matters decided by the imperial court.

But unexpectedly, Nan Tu Rou actually did this this time.

Could it be because the Southern King entered the imperial court?

Kong Qingzhi was surprised, but he didn't know that Nan Tu Rou did this simply because she knew he would target Chen Shan and the Red Battalion.

As the elite force of the Third Legion, she certainly didn't want the Deficit Battalion to be sent to their deaths.

This clever use of moral blackmail left Kong Qingzhi with almost no excuse to refuse.

Because if he were to refuse, it would inevitably be spread, which would have a significant impact on him and on all Confucian scholars.

"General, a man of such stature as the Great General would naturally go in person for such an important matter, after all, the Great General is a descendant of something."

"Alas, I come from a poor family and have never been to school. I have no idea what kind of person the Great General is descended from?"

Before Kong Qingzhi could figure out how to respond, Chen Shan's words instantly ignited his anger!

Chen Shan was clearly feigning ignorance and was blatantly humiliating him!

This is an insult to the entire Confucian school!

This made him very unhappy!

"It seems the men of the Third Legion really don't understand military rules! Is this insubordination taught by the Southern Slaughter King?"

Kong Qingzhi gritted his teeth, wishing he could tear Chen Shan to pieces.

Unfortunately, neither Nan Tu Rou nor Chen Shan bought into this.

"Oh, General, please calm down. I was just trying to learn from the Confucian scholars' thirst for knowledge, wasn't I? After all, don't you Confucians say that you should know what you know and admit what you don't know?"

Chen Shan's cheerful remark was like Kong Qingzhi's anger hitting cotton.

Chen Shan said he didn't know a moment ago, but the next second he was speaking Confucian words.

Such blatant mockery amused many generals.

This made Kong Qingzhi lose even more face.

"Lieutenant Chen, don't think you can act recklessly just because you've achieved some merit! I will lead men on this mission, but the Third Army Corps must also go!"

"This is an order! Anyone who disobeys will be executed without mercy!"

Kong Qingzhi's forehead veins bulged, and his angry voice rang out in a low voice.

No matter how angry he was, Chen Shan remained unfazed.

He still had that cheerful smile on his face.

"The general's orders are naturally obeyed. Isn't it just going to the grasslands to bring back a person and a tattered book?"

Chen Shan did not refuse; the other party was a great general, and he couldn't refuse him anyway.

Besides, since Kong Qingzhi is also going, I might be able to find an opportunity to kill this sycophant on the grassland.

That way, you can easily clear yourself of suspicion.

Chen Shan had no reason to refuse such a good opportunity.

"Alright! Now that we've reached an agreement, everyone please leave!"

Kong Qingzhi immediately ordered Chen Shan to leave, not wanting to speak to him for another second.