C10 (2/2)

Chen Chu was a young man full of vigor. He would not bother with small details when doing things, and would use any means possible to achieve his goals. But Kong Sheng was different, even though the child was in the army, he had a merciful heart, and his thoughts were meticulous, so he would not say some extreme things. Even if he wanted old commander to temporarily avoid danger, he would not say it on such an occasion. Since Kong Sheng had openly supported Chen Chu, then old commander would have to consider whether this suggestion had any other intentions.

Seeing that the old commander was silent for a long time, Kong Sheng did his best to lower his voice and said, ”The old commander is going to the imperial capital personally, so the troops along the way can be arranged.”

These words instantly sobered Shi Keren up, and Chen Chu's next words, completely destroyed this layer of window paper. He gritted his teeth and said, ”The power of the Phoenix City.”

Shi Keren completely understood Chen Chu's intentions. He personally went to the imperial city to seek reinforcements, and forget about the fact that the Phoenix King paid more attention to him, just based on the fact that he was the former principal of the Imperial Military Academy, every province that was stationed there was basically his student. Along the way, he could use his own prestige and the title of the commander of the northern war zone to request for additional troops and supplies from the various provinces along the way.

As for the military power that Chen Chu mentioned, it was an extremely urgent and thorny issue. Shi Keren was the new commander of the northern theatre of operations, he was also the top military officer from the five northern provinces as well as the one who came to the three trials of the Phoenix. He himself had rich combat experience, but he had only been here for less than a day. Right now, he was being pressured by soldiers. What he needed the most was time, even if it was someone as prestigious as Shi Keren, could he circulate his entire Phoenix City Pass as though it was his hands and knees in such a short amount of time?

Even if Shi Keren answered this question himself, he would not be able to give a definite answer. And the other perfect answer that could be said to be answered was right in front of him, and that person was Kong Sheng.

Kong Sheng was the wartime surrogate commander who had been appointed by the previous commander of the Phoenix City Pass. The most important thing was that the capital had yet to issue an official order regarding the northern war zone. This meant that there was still room for manoeuvre. As long as Shi Keren handed his blade over to Kong Sheng, then before the empire order arrived, Kong Sheng would be a temporary surrogate commander. After the arrival of the Imperial Army's order, he would be authorized by the commander of the northern war zone to command the era of war.

Furthermore, Kong Sheng was very familiar with the current situation of the walls being destroyed and the shortage of supplies in the Phoenix City Pass. Furthermore, to the officers and soldiers of the Phoenix City Pass, Kong Sheng was someone who had fought with their lives on the line for an entire eight days and eight nights.

So no matter what, in the face of such a military situation that was running out of time, the best choice in front of him was for Shi Keren to personally go and transfer troops to the imperial city while Kong Sheng continued to oversee the Phoenix City Pass.

Shi Keren was someone who thought of doing things and dared to do it. Once he thought of this, he immediately made a decision, ”Please wake up both of you, follow what Supervisor Chen has said, this old man will personally go to the imperial city to ask for your help!” Saying that, old commander got up and took off his blade, placing it on the table, he looked at the people around him and bellowed: ”Everyone!”

”This lowly general is here!” All the pipe belts stood up at the same time, and bowed towards old commander.

Shi Keren said in a deep voice, ”Yes, Kong Sheng will continue to serve as the temporary commander of the Phoenix City Pass and will be responsible for all the defense affairs. This old man had set off this afternoon to the capital to seek reinforcements, and now I have given my blade to surrogate commander Kong to use as authority. Seeing this blade is like seeing this old man himself! You must all listen to my orders without any mistakes! ”This order!”

The men all knocked their heels together and shouted, ”This general obeys!”

In the afternoon, the next day in the north of the empire Battlefield, Supreme Commander Shi Keren, left the Phoenix City Pass, he was different from the large group of people that came here, in order to increase their speed, old commander only brought three to five attendants, and they were all single man with two horses, I am afraid that it was not fast enough.

Kong Sheng brought the remaining officials to send old commander out of the city gate, and repeatedly instructed the attendants to take care of him. He was already seventy years old, and if it weren't for the special circumstances, he really didn't want him to travel on the streets.

Shi Keren held Kong Sheng's hand tightly: ”Little hole, even though I'm going now, it's still better than you guys fighting against enemies while using your full strength. Behind you is the peaceful northern five provinces. If you lose your Phoenix City Pass, millions of lives will be ruined. This old man will put it more seriously, the survival of the Empire will be determined by you guys. ” After saying that, the old commander looked around at the generals, and bowed to everyone, ”Lord, please!”

Everyone hurriedly returned the greeting, and replied, ”Please do not worry Lord Commander, this subordinate vows to live and die with Phoenix City Pass!”

After the old commander left, everyone headed back. Kong Sheng pulled Chen Chu back, and asked softly: Chief Chen, why aren't you leaving?

Chen Chu replied coldly: ”Could it be that surrogate commander Kong thinks that I am an eyesore?”

Kong Sheng shook his hands and said, ”Chief Chen is mistaken, I am just curious.”

Kong Sheng was indeed curious, as the first person who suggested for Shi Keren to leave the Phoenix City Pass, Chen Chu could totally use the reason of protecting the old commander to leave this place together, but he deliberately chose to stay. This was beyond Kong Sheng's expectations.

Chen Chu answered solemnly: ”Since surrogate commander has asked, this official does not dare to not answer. It is a soldier's duty to be loyal to the nation. This official is only doing his duty. ”

Hearing his dignified reply, the corner of Kong Sheng's mouth curled into a smile, and he did not ask any further questions.

Two days later, the first batch of reinforcements arrived from the five northern provinces. Looking at the carts full of food, arrows, and kerosene, Zhao Handong couldn't even close his mouth in laughter.

”With these things, I will be able to fight with those demon bastards for another half a year!” Zhao Handong strongly patted Qu Feizhi's shoulders.

Qu Feizhi glared at him and grinded his teeth, ”Three tiger banners, if you don't have a good plan, carrying it for half a month will be hard.”

While the two of them were conversing, a messenger ran over and reported to them, ”Masters, Lord Kong has ordered for you to hurry to the city gate tower.” Zhao Handong and Qu Feizhi looked at each other, then turned and ran.

Kong Sheng and Chen Chu were standing shoulder to shoulder on the city gate tower. Seeing Zhao Handong and Qu Feizhi coming over, they passed the binoculars in their hands to Zhao Handong with serious expressions.

After Qu Feizhi bowed to the two of them, he hurriedly asked, ”Master, did the tiger flag arrive?”

Kong Sheng's face was ashen as he nodded, ”We're here, and on six sides at that.”