CHAPTER 314: CHAPTER 314: BORDER DEFENSE GENERAL

In this victorious battle, General Zhao and the soldiers all witnessed Tang Zan’s leadership abilities, and they were especially satisfied with Tang Zan.

At this crucial moment, Tang Zan kneeled halfway and spoke to General Zhao.

"General Zhao, I’ve already repelled the Dazi, and now there’s no longer any threat from the Gulan Military Camp. At this time, I return the position of Deputy General."

General Zhao laughed heartily and patted Tang Zan’s hand.

"Actually, I feel that giving someone of your talent just a Deputy General position is undervaluing you. I have already reported your situation to the court, and I have requested to appoint you as the General of the Gulan Military Camp. Afterward, I will step down and become a leisurely person."

Upon saying this, General Zhao’s face showed a relieved smile.

"Luckily, I finally waited for this moment, or else, with these old bones of mine, I truly couldn’t hold this place. I know my own temperament, I can defend but I can’t attack."

Upon hearing about General Zhao’s plans, the other commanders exchanged looks, with some agreeing and others disagreeing.

Those who disagreed began to take the opportunity to trouble Tang Zan.

The past matters couldn’t be mentioned, so now the matter of the Tang Family traitor became a topic.

Now that things have calmed down, and there’s no longer such a need for Tang Zan’s leadership, the camp was filled with many rumors.

"Have you heard? General Zhao wants to make Deputy General Tang a General. We must remember, the Tang Family produced a traitor, and there are still Tang Family members in the Dazi Camp, who knows if he will waver in the end."

As soon as these words were spoken, more and more people expressed their skepticism.

Upon hearing this, Tang Zan immediately clarified during drills.

"Everyone, rest assured. Since I can kill others, then the remaining traitors will not be spared."

As soon as these words were spoken, those spreading the rumors blushed, realizing that Deputy General Tang knew about everyone’s scheming thoughts.

At this moment, another rumor spread, saying that Tang Zan was heartless and would not spare even his relatives.

Shu’er held her chin, gazing at the annoyed Tang Zan.

"Actually, no matter how you act, people will have something to say. You can’t make everyone adore you."

Tang Zan decided not to clarify anymore, since he had already spoken clearly enough.

However, unexpectedly, General Zhao stepped up. During training, he looked at everyone.

"If you are too idle, I don’t mind finding something for you to do, just don’t regret it later."

Everyone fell silent, and no one dared to gossip further.

General Zhao then continued: "I know what kind of person Tang Zan is. He would never do anything that would send everyone to their deaths. After all, in this battle, he has never abandoned a single soldier."

"Please reflect deeply and recall thoroughly."

These words were even more effective than Tang Zan’s own clarifications.

General Zhao said, "As for the matter of the Tang Family people being traitors, those few have long been expelled from the family records, so those with an agenda needn’t use this issue to cause trouble, otherwise, don’t blame me for being rude."

After saying this, General Zhao left.

He still needed to go to Shu’er for treatment. Today, he could already feel his right hand, even if only slightly, but this is a good sign.

When General Zhao went to the wounded soldier camp, Shu’er was busy, and Lin Shiyao quickly approached upon seeing General Zhao.

"General, let me check your injuries for you."

General Zhao laughed: "Little Lin, you haven’t finished with the patients in your hands yet, let Mrs. Pei do it."

Only then did Shu’er come over, checked General Zhao’s injuries again, then applied medicine mixed with Spiritual Spring Water to his wounds and bandaged them securely.

While time seemed tranquil here, the camp was already in an uproar, as such a good person as General Zhao spoke up for Tang Zan, no one dared to speak further.

And Tang Zan’s means, everyone had witnessed these days, those culprits had been severely dealt with by Tang Zan.

He didn’t cross the line, just rectified things during training.

Everyone also realized that although Tang Zan was formidable, he also had methods, and he knew exactly who spread those rumors, meaning he had complete control over the camp.

Moreover, with General Zhao as such a strong backing, who dared to provoke him?

The Gulan Military Camp quieted down. Whether everyone was truly convinced or pretending to be, at least they didn’t dare to act out.

Only Commander Qian, under the Third Prince’s instructions, acted out the most, and naturally, received the most severe discipline.

At this moment, in the court of the Capital, many civil servants were kneeling on the ground, with a stance that they would not rise unless the Emperor listened to their advice.

The Emperor’s face was extremely ugly, and pressure was low.

"I don’t agree with appointing that criminal Tang Zan as General."

This had been discussed countless times in recent days, about appointing Tang Zan as the Border Defense General.

The Imperial Censor said, "Your Majesty, the situation at the Gulan Military Camp is special. The land there is barren, and the Dazi have been continuously harassing the people. It’s also our Dayan’s first border with the Dazi."

The Minister of Public Works continued, "But now General Zhao is severely injured, and there’s no suitable leader at the Gulan Border. If the Dazi capture the Gulan Military Camp, they can advance smoothly downwards, attacking the court, which would be a disaster for Dayan."

The Emperor still wouldn’t relent, as he had been having frequent headaches these days.

Now, not only is there a lack of leaders at the Gulan Military Camp, but the entire Dayan lacks capable generals, with none suitable for leading wars.

If it weren’t for Tang Peizhong supporting the entire Dayan, Dayan would have perished long ago.

Thinking of this, the Emperor once again longed for that Tang Peizhong, who defended the borders single-handedly.

He now somewhat regrets killing Tang Peizhong.

Yet, letting him stay, he was unwilling, as royal authority should not be challenged!

Li Xide, being very perceptive, pressed on the Emperor’s head lightly, intentionally softening his voice.

"Your Majesty, this Tang Zan is young. Once the border stabilizes, wouldn’t it still be up to Your Majesty to decide?"

"Moreover, if this Tang Zan gains Your Majesty’s favor, it shows Your Majesty’s magnanimity by giving the Tang Family a chance. He should be grateful. If he acts disloyally, then that’s truly a wolf with wild ambitions."

The Emperor paused, then a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

"Someone, convey my decree, appoint Tang Zan as the Border Defense General and command him to quell the Dazi uprising within five years, or else, present his head."

Upon announcing this command, the Emperor’s expression improved somewhat, only that when he looked at the kneeling civil servants, his gaze was rather unfriendly.

Could these people be remnants of the Tang Faction?

But then he felt he was overthinking, as the Tang Family had fallen long ago.

When the mighty crumble, everyone pushes, and the War King was dead, and it was said that Tang Zan was also disabled. What leverage could the Tang Family still have to attract these civil servants?

These people were all loyal and steadfast, never forming cliques for personal gain, surely they were just thinking of the bigger picture.