Chapter 245 (2/2)
A measly rank four official with no soldiers under his command wanted him to kneel down after saying thanks?
This was humiliation! Complete, unadulterated humiliation!
All of the soldiers looked at the calm Fang Zhengzhi and the angered Bai Xing. If they still did not know what was happening, their brains were probably nonexistent.
Defect?
F*ck that!
How can someone who dares to insult the opposing commander in such a blatant fas.h.i.+on be accused of defecting? Fang Zhengzhi's actions had made his stand very clear.
He would fight the demons to the bitter end!
”Well said! The Great Xia Dynasty is such a powerful empire with such a dense population. Why would we surrender to the hermit demons with a few isolated cities!”
”You must be dreaming! Our rank four official would not be bought over with a measly stone!”
”Yes, kill the demons, make the Great Xia Dynasty great again!”
The morale of the soldiers swelled. This had little to do with what Fang Zhengzhi had done or said.
This was pride!
If an untested 15 year old youth dared to humiliate the domain chief of the demons, then how could they, as the elite soldiers of the Great Xia Dynasty, back down?
As soldiers, they were ready to die, but they would never give up their pride. They were the Mountain Breaking Army and the Red Pinion Squad, the pillars of the Great Xia Dynasty.
In an instant, the shadow of their previous failure was lifted. They only had one aim - to defeat the demons and retain their standing and pride
Xing Yuanguo stared at Fang Zhengzhi.
He did not know if Fang Zhengzhi's actions were planned or merely a happy coincidence. However, he knew that Fang Zhengzhi had used the simplest of methods to reinvigorate the depressed army.
Morale was the most important in any army.
With good morale, anything was possible.
Fang Zhengzhi, and untested and inexperienced youth who had not even finished the imperial examinations, had done something that a seasoned commander like him could not.
He had given the thousands of soldiers a morale boost, and a cause to fight for.
Ping Yang did not know much about troop management. However, she could feel the changes in the emotions of the thousands of soldiers. Was it because of Fang Zhengzhi?
This shameless boy had managed to scam the demons of half of the ”Infinite Star Sword Technique” and raise the morale of the soldiers at the same time? How unbelievable.
”Shameless fella. It must be luck!” Ping Yang's mouth twitched, her head held high.
Chi Guyan was different from Ping Yang. She had grown up in a military family and was familiar with military tactics. She knew that Fang Zhengzhi had potentially turned the tide of the battle.
If they could win this battle...
Fang Zhengzhi would have played a huge role in it.
Raising the morale of soldiers may seem simple, but is actually incredibly difficult. Someone who can encourage the soldiers is the rarest of all military geniuses.
”This shameless thief... actually did it?” Chi Guyan's expression changed for the first time. She was here with Fang Zhengzhi.
She had seen the expressions of the soldiers before. She knew that they were a beaten force. However, they were rejuvenated and given a new lease of life. They were now a strong army ready to fight for their pride.
His methods may be shameless.
But one could not argue with his results.
Bai Xing's expression was ugly. He glanced at the soldiers under the cauldron, finally stopping at Fang Zhengzhi.
”Master had warned me that Fang Zhengzhi is an unpredictable man. Master told me to be careful when dealing with him. I had ignored the advice then, but now, I must say that what master said was an understatement! It's alright though, Fang Zhengzhi's name will disappear from the world after tonight. The Vast World will be your burying ground!”
Bai Xings body began to glow silver as he spoke. He looked like he was bathing in stars as a strong killing aura exploded outwards.
It crashed towards Fang Zhengzhi.
The red demon eye meant that Bai Xing was one state higher than Ying Shan.
Fang Zhengzhi had killed Ying Shan...
However, he had done so because the Traceless Sword was in control of the World of the Sage. He could not match Ying Shan based purely on ability. Now that he was up against Bai Xing...
He was not m.a.s.o.c.h.i.s.tic.
”It would be a waste to not properly admire such a magnificent throne room!” Fang Zhengzhi murmured, then paced quickly to the side.
A battle between two powerhouses was not a place he wanted to be. He would just be a cheerleader by the side. Only an idiot would get in the middle of those two.
Xing Yuanguo stared at Fang Zhengzhi.
He was confused when he saw Fang Zhengzhi moved, then, he heard what Fang Zhengzhi mumured.
Admire?
This child was not one for the refined arts.
Clearly, Fang Zhengzhi was trying to use this time to run. Xing Yuanguo had always punished deserters, but he was not surprised that Fang Zhengzhi wanted to run.
He was not even angered.
Fang Zhengzhi had already done the most important thing. As the commander, he should be the one fighting this battle.
But...
Didn't he run a little too fast?
At the very least, shouldn't he bring the princess along with him?
Just as he was thinking about it, Fang Zhengzhi turned back and appeared beside Ping Yang and Chi Guyan. ”Follow me, I found a lead on the Heaven Dao Sage Tablet, come on over!”
Xing Yuanguo was taken aback by Fang Zhengzhi's expression.
Isn't that excuse a little too ridiculous?
Thousands of soldiers had not found any trace of the Heaven Dao Sage Tablet after searching repeatedly. How can you find it without even walking to the edges of the throne room?
However, with the impending battle, Fang Zhengzhi was offering to take Ping Yang and Chi Guyan along with him. This rea.s.sured Xing Yuanguo.
Neither Ping Yang nor Chi Guyan could be endangered.
”Your highness, Guyan, the emperor has decreed that we must find the Heaven Dao Sage Tablet. In the name of the emperor, I command you to follow Fang Zhengzhi and find it!” Xing Yuanguo found the excuse a little ridiculous, but he decided to ”fall for it'.