My Cultivation Starting from Archery

After such a scene, could this be tolerated?!

"General Chu, in this world, is there anyone more loyal than General Chen?!"

Xia Cong seriously said, "General Chen was personally promoted by His Majesty! And the previous battles, when didn't he take command in dangerous times, alleviating the court and His Majesty of troubles?

"Right.

"And on Ziwei Mountain.

"When the assassins attempted assassination, General Chen risked his life to shield His Majesty from the blades!

"On the night of great chaos, it was General Chen who led us, the three thousand Black Armors, into the hall to protect His Majesty.

"Even on the battlefield, I have never seen General Chen wounded.

"Yet that night, General Chen had countless injuries on him, enduring I don't know how many cuts and stabs, covered in blood. Despite that, he still desperately protected His Majesty's safety.

"These are all things I witnessed with my own eyes, can there be any falsehood?"

"Assistant General Xia is right."

Xiao Zheng also said, "General Chen today did not disobey deliberately—clearly, he believed that by doing so, he could better rescue His Majesty from the crisis in Liangzhou!"

"Didn't the general say? Following his plan, there's an eighty percent chance to save His Majesty, while following General Lv, there's only fifty percent."

You Jike said, "I choose to believe in the general."

"Alright!"

Chu Shixiong himself had no conflicts with Chen Sansi.

He highly respected this White Robed General, and having believed that the general only aimed to protect His Majesty better, he found no reason to refuse anymore and immediately agreed, bringing his confidants along to follow the troops ahead.

"Junior brother!"

Nie Yuan, riding a fast horse, caught up: "This is an imperial decree, you're defying His Majesty's command, think it over carefully!

"Moreover, taking down the Barbarian Capital is far more perilous than heading to Zhu Tuo Pass; any slight error could lead to irreversible disaster!

"Junior sister.

"Right, Junior Sister Sun Li is waiting for your return to get married, I'm still waiting to attend your wedding!"

"Brother, it's the same words! I, your junior brother, am certainly not a reckless man seeking glory, but based on my analysis, I truly believe this course has a higher chance of success. As a commander, shouldn't one adhere to their convictions and choose the strategy with greater prospects of victory?"

Chen Sansi spoke deliberately, "As for defying orders, when the general is abroad, military orders may not always be adhered to! After all, His Majesty is trapped inside Liangzhou City, and many situations are unclear to him.

"Later, I will write to His Majesty to explain everything clearly. His Majesty, a rare wise ruler, will surely understand me!"

"I will also help explain and share the consequences with General Chen!"

In the midst of this discussion.

At the back of the line, Cao Zhi, who had come over at some unknown time, flirted a brow at the White Robe and, placing a hand near his mouth, whispered, "Big brother, my life and fortune are in your hands!"

Seeing that persuasion was useless, Nie Yuan, the Third Senior Brother, had no choice but to give up, watching helplessly as Hongze Camp gradually vanished from sight at the border.

"Enough."

Sitting high on his horse, Lu Ji said, "The junior brother is not the Martial Saint, and furthermore, there are not many in Hongze Camp; attacking Zhu Tuo Pass without him won't make much difference—let him go."

"Yes, General."

An Assistant General from Black Tortoise Camp said, "This battle, precisely the one where the general truly makes a name for himself! If relying on the two camps we can resolve the crisis in Liangzhou, and leveraging your many years of accumulated prestige, you will undoubtedly win over the entire Beiliang Army's loyalty naturally, taking on the Supervisor's mantle!

"That Chen Sansi is just the person the Commander most recently took in as a disciple, and yet these past few years he's been gaining prominence, recently some old generals were privately discussing who would succeed the Supervisor's position, with some actually ranking him even before you, General.

"This time, it's the perfect opportunity for them to see clearly."

It wasn't only Chen Sansi who had deeply loyal followers.

Lu Ji, after years of campaigning, had similarly numerous loyal generals and soldiers under him.

Lu Ji coldly uttered two words: "Blathering."

"This subordinate deserves to die!"

The Assistant General immediately began slapping his own face, withdrawing afterward.

"Actually, he's right."

The Third Senior Brother, Nie Yuan, slowly said, "Some matters, it's not just up to the master alone, it's not about who he wants to pass the mantle to, and everyone just accepts it. Big brother, you are the eldest disciple, and most people are indeed more convinced by you. After this battle, it's as if you have secured a great merit, with His Majesty appointing you as the Supervisor being almost certain."

"Furthermore, this little junior brother, since joining the army, has never tasted defeat, it's about time he took a fall to reflect."

"Just hope, he doesn't die deep in the Great Desert."

"No need for further words, let's set out."

Lu Ji spurred his horse, leading the army to march forth.

...

Liangzhou City.

After the Boundary appeared.

To get the news at the earliest.

The Sixth Prince, Cao Huan, not hesitating to risk himself, stayed in a tent near the Great Wall.

He watched the Boundary, pacing back and forth anxiously.

"You State!"

"I hope General Lv and his troops can reach You State quickly."

"Mr. Xu and the others have done well, not stubbornly holding their ground but preserving their strength."

"Once the forces from both sides converge, facing the barbarian's 150,000 troops, they should stand a chance in battle."

"The court is also dispatching troops and generals from all around!"

"Only hoping that the Array Eye can be destroyed soon."

Fang Qingyun, Cheng Wei, Zhao Wuji, and others were all present here.

"Indeed."

Zhao Wuji was also anxious: "I don't know where they are now."

"Whoo—"

In the midst of their discussion.

An arrow carrying intelligence landed at the edge of the Boundary.

It was immediately retrieved.

"It should be in time, it should be in time."

Cao Huan composed himself and opened the intelligence.

But the next moment, he froze.

"Your Highness?"

Assistant General Cheng Wei asked, "What happened now? Are other tribes near Huqiu Mountain intercepting, or did they encounter an ambush on the way?"

"Neither..."

Cao Huan's voice trembled slightly, "Chen Sansi, Chen Sansi defied orders!

"He didn't go to You State.

"Instead, he led Hongze Camp north, claiming he'd strike directly at the Barbarian Capital thousands of miles away!"