The Star River Era! The Dimensional Freedom Demon

The next morning, Ji Chen led his battalion of soldiers to the drill ground.

Despite being called soldiers, their battalion only had a dozen or so horses, many of which were old and worn-out, making them unsuitable for carrying heavy loads or long-distance raids. Ji Chen rode on them simply to save effort.

At this moment, the training ground was filled with General Li Cheng's troops, plus Ji Chen, totaling more than three thousand men. The ground was packed with them, creating a noisy and chaotic scene.

Ji Chen looked unwell and couldn't stand it any longer, so he led his men to stop on the side of the road.

"I wonder what the higher-ups of the White Sun Sect are thinking. Are they just going to let their soldiers scatter like this? They can't win a battle like this."

He muttered to himself, but could only share his thoughts on training troops with Zhang Shunwu.

After completing his military training yesterday, he didn't rest; he asked around and gathered a lot of information.

Now, the Luo Cult has gained the upper hand, and its territory has more than doubled. Apart from Yuezhou Prefecture, which is still holding out, the surrounding counties have long been captured by them, and even the neighboring Chenzhou Prefecture has fallen into the hands of the Luo Cult.

When the head instructors saw that the supplies provided remained the same, the focus of the support was gradually shifting towards manpower.

On the surface, Chen Xianli still held the title of altar master and temporarily acted as the supreme leader, but in reality, a quarter of his territory was divided up by people like Li Cheng, who were the head of the sect.

Even if Ji Chen wasn't out and about, he could guess what the conflict was about.

After about half an hour, Li Cheng finally stepped forward and said a few inspiring words on the high platform.

They also called up Ji Chen and another lieutenant, so that they could become familiar faces.

Life in the military camp was like dry rations that had hardened in the sun, so bland that it made you sleepy.

Li Cheng, let alone any capable general, even a newcomer like Ji Chen who had just donned armor looked down on his methods of leading troops.

Take the march for example. He couldn't even manage the soldiers' urination and defecation. He simply waved his hand and told everyone to "do as they please." As a result, the column became a mess, the whole column became scattered, and the stench permeated the air wherever they went.

The transportation of grain and supplies was also riddled with errors and omissions.

Ji Chen finally understood: the White Sun Sect might have some capable people, but the vast majority of them were good-for-nothings and unreliable.

Regardless of whether Li Cheng had a genuine relationship with his nominal master, Ji Chen had no intention of obeying his orders once they arrived on the battlefield.

On the way, Ji Chen unexpectedly unlocked a new skill.

[Human host detected learning...]

[Equestrian level 0 is now included]

[Calculations are being made based on the human's qualifications, the rarity and difficulty of the equestrian activity...]

[Calculation complete. Do you wish to consume 1 Dimensional Points to activate the cultivation acceleration function?]

With so little money, who do you think you are?

Ji Chen immediately activated the accelerated training mode and instantly felt the rhythm of riding the horse.

The journey was incredibly boring, and he was afraid that others would see through his martial arts techniques, so Ji Chen took advantage of the time to learn horseback riding.

Moreover, this function, which can generate skills based on his learning status, gave him some actionable ideas.

The journey from Changjiang County to Fucheng is only twenty or thirty kilometers, but their group didn't arrive until the evening of the following day.

Throughout the journey, Li Cheng's prestige was almost completely destroyed. Ji Chen and the other deputy generals only gave him face on the surface, but in reality, they led their own teams later on and didn't even greet him, the main general.

"Brother Lu, what are our plans for this siege?"

Zhang Feng, with his simple and honest face, like an old man from the countryside, toasted Ji Chen with a glass of wine.

He was another lieutenant general with a similar rank to Ji Chen.

Ji Chen put down her chopsticks and looked him over in the dim candlelight.

"If I remember correctly, Brother Zhang is a well-known hero in the bandit world, with many years of experience fighting against the government. You can make the arrangements then."

That's right, Zhang Feng was a powerful figure in the bandit world. When the Baiyang Sect started its uprising, he led his brothers to join the sect. He was a ruthless man who had been besieged by government troops.

Just as the two were talking, Zhang Shunwu came from outside the door to report that someone had come to visit.

Just as Ji Chen was wondering who it was, he heard a familiar voice.

"Brother Lu, why didn't you let me know you were coming to Yuezhou City? I would have loved to welcome you."

Before Ji Chen could even wonder if he had any underlings, a face beaming like a chrysanthemum had already entered the tent.

"Who do you think it is? It's Commander Liu."

Apart from Commander Liu, who doesn't even dare to fight someone whose Qi and Blood have changed, who else would be so shameless as to recognize a minor as their elder brother?

Ji Chen's eyes flickered slightly, but he didn't expose his shortcomings. One shouldn't hit a smiling face, and since they were still on the same side, it was better to save face.

Commander Liu was clearly a regular at drinking parties and had a knack for creating a lively atmosphere. As soon as he arrived, the atmosphere at the table immediately became lively, and the three of them couldn't stop talking.

Liu Feng couldn't resist his enthusiasm and was the first to leave, finally bringing peace and quiet to Ji Chen's tent.

Then... ...

Commander Liu knelt down with a thud and said:

"Elder brother, please accept my bow."

Although Ji Chen guessed that the old man had something to ask him, he was surprised that the old man would give him such a big gift right away. He was immediately taken aback and tried to help him up.

Commander Liu refused to get up, resorting to pleading, "Brother, if you don't agree, I'll kneel down and refuse..."

Ji Chen used his strength to lift the old man up.

After the old man got up, he still couldn't believe it. How could a Qi and Blood Transformation Level 2 expert be picked up by Ji Chen like a little child?

His legs buckled, and he knelt down before Ji Chen again. "...I will not get up from this kneeling position."

Ji Chen weighed it again.

Commander Liu dared not kneel anymore; he had finally realized what was happening.

"Congratulations on your further advancement in your skills, Brother! You are on your way to becoming a Grandmaster of True Strength. My deepest respect for you is..."

Not wanting to listen to him any further, Ji Chen interrupted him directly:

"Alright, alright, stop with the nonsense and just tell me, what do you want from here?"

"Hehe." The old rascal, Commander Liu, scratched his head, looking a little embarrassed.

"I, Liu, am not very knowledgeable, but ever since I saw your brilliance, I have felt that you are destined to rise to great heights, so I came here to seek your help."

"Brother, rest assured. Although I have lost my original official position and my troops have been disrupted and reorganized, my trusted confidants are still here and will definitely greatly enhance your strength."

Ji Chen didn't ask how many men he had left, but only asked one question.

"Have you read any military treatises?"

Commander Liu's eyes brightened further as he said:

"It's not just that I studied for two years. I was the top martial arts scholar in Jingzhou back then. Otherwise, this garrison post wouldn't have fallen to a commoner like me."

Ji Chen was genuinely pleasantly surprised this time.

Even if the world's martial arts champion is tested more on martial arts skills, Commander Liu should at least know some military strategy, otherwise he would have been eliminated in the strategy section.

"really?"

"It's true!"

Ji Chen then accepted Liu Shoubei's surrender and affectionately called him Brother Liu.