"A family without a Martial God does not understand the world of magic. Shaodian Country is the territory of Shenfeng Valley. All the presidents of the Magic Association are disciples of Shenfeng Valley, including President Dongfang Taishang and President Zhe.
Zhixin Palace has the strength, and now it dares to stand up and compete with Shenfenggu. The Shenkongmen who worships it, Vice President Kuai's Yanchi Temple and the Shenshuimen that I belong to can't compare to one of them.
I suffered a small loss in the battle with Cang Yan that day. President Zhe could probably crush me. Although Vice President Rong is about the same as me, his disciple Ruan Xingzhu is much stronger than Li Fei, and only Kuai.
The vice president's situation is the same as mine.
It’s not that I’m greedy for money. If the master continues like this, the inheritance may be cut off. I need more resources to train my disciples. Everything is money. With the war in Zhongwangzhou, Pingzhong County’s tribute will immediately be reduced a lot.”
Gong Lianggu tried his best to explain in front of Jiang Tong.
He would never allow misunderstandings to arise. A dignified elemental magician made money by marrying his apprentice, and he could not afford to lose face.
"I can understand that the competition between the knight family is much more fierce than yours. You are quite civilized. We start fighting at every turn. Killing a few people is just a small friction. If you launch a ruthless attack, you will destroy the entire clan. Running a big family well is no better than running a kingdom.
Easy." Jiang Tong understood it deeply.
"I want to talk to Ding Kui." Gong Lianggu came to the county town without notifying Ding Kui in advance.
"Then let's meet together."
Jiang Tong understood that it was not difficult for Gong Lianggu to meet anyone he wanted to see. He told him that he was not asking for advice, but wanted him to be a witness or participate in the content of the discussion.
Ding Kui was not idle and was summoning senior officers of the Red Army to protect the country.
"Go home? Stay?"
Shao Dianfei faced a choice, and Ding Kui hoped that he would make a decision immediately.
He is from Zhuangwang Prefecture, and his family is rooted in the place governed by the clan government. If he continues to stay with Shaodian Luan, he will most likely be removed from the family.
"I have sworn to follow the eldest princess. As long as Her Highness does not dislike her, I will always follow her."
"Can you tell me why?" Ding Kui raised his hand to signal Shaodian Fei to relax.
"My subordinate is stupid and I don't know how to explain it. Although I am a member of the royal family, but..." Shao Dianfei took Ding Kui's question seriously and even started talking about his own origin.
His family belongs to a lower-middle-class family in the Shaodian family. It is not very powerful but can still live a good life. People from the same clan often join the Imperial Guard or the 9th and 10th legions. It is considered a family of soldiers.
His parents don't have high requirements. They hope that he will have a job when he grows up. They don't expect him to help the family improve to a higher level. But he is a strong person. In order to get the attention of his family, he practices very hard and has always been among his peers.
The most outstanding one.
When he lost to Yang Chao in the knight competition, he showed his face in the family for a while, and everyone praised him.
"My subordinates feel that they don't care because their family background is limited. Even if they win the championship, they can only be a captain in the army. Being a general before retiring will be a big deal."
His sense of existence has not increased. Apart from being more important in the hearts of his parents, he is still a dispensable figure in front of his tribe.
"That day, I was covering the breakout of the 201st Division outside the county town. Your Excellency gave me a task. You need me!"
He was a little excited, that time he suddenly realized that he was very important.
"Later on Huatong Mountain, I could almost feel that everyone needed me! I was everyone's hope, their hope to survive and return home!"
After hearing this, Ding Kui roughly understood that the strong Shao Dianfei was eager to be recognized by everyone and strongly wanted to be needed.
"..."
"Okay! I understand." Ding Kui took out a document from the table and said, "This is an appointment. I appoint you as the commander-in-chief of the Nanqiu County City Defense Army, responsible for commanding and managing the city defense forces in the entire county."
The commander-in-chief of the county defense army has higher jurisdiction than the city lord, and is limited to the city defense troops within his jurisdiction. Seriously, he manages a lot of troops. Based on the average of 2,000 city defense troops per city, the county has 20 cities with 40,000 troops.
, equivalent to the combined power of four division commanders.
Shao Dianfei's eyes widened: "Well, isn't that Commander Zhong's duty?" Among the officers who came to the county today was Zhong Wei.
He is already very happy to be the leader of the Red Army to protect the country, commanding 40,000 troops, which is the level of division commander or above!
Of course, the city defense army and the red army protecting the country cannot be confused with each other.
"He has his own affairs, which is none of your business. Now I want to take over the entire Nanqiu County, except Juyang City, Hengfu City, Juncheng, Chunlu City, Dongxiong City and Dingjiang City, as well as the city defense armies of fourteen cities
It needs to be reorganized and reorganized, and the burden on you is very heavy." Ding Kui was not joking.
Shao Dianfei quickly regained his composure, stood up straight, beat his chest and replied: "Yes! This subordinate will definitely complete the task!"
He is not afraid of heavy responsibilities, nor is he worried that he cannot do well. The concept of completing tasks assigned to them has been ingrained in his bones since he was a child.
"Actually, you have an advantage over anyone else in this position. You can lead a lot of people in Huatong Mountain. Those militiamen can be the backbone of your army. They recognize you, listen to you, and will help you solve many problems.
"
This appointment of Ding Kui was carefully considered. It is not that simple to order the entire county's city defense forces. He has to select soldiers, promote middle and low-level officers, organize training, etc. Even if he personally takes action, it will take a lot of effort. It is more difficult than commanding two divisions.
.
There are not many people under his command who can do this. Zhong Wei is the one who has experience in the recruit training camp. Zhong Wei is the most efficient in forming a new army. The next one is Shao Dianfei.
"Can my subordinates recruit them again?" Shao Dianfei's heart moved, and many familiar faces flashed through his mind.
"Of course! As long as they are willing, you have the right to appoint officers below the commander. I will make arrangements for the commanders of each city."
"It's refreshing to work under adults! This is how Xiaocheng and Xiaoye feel." Shao Dianfei's level of flattery is really average.
"I appreciate you speaking up for your friend, but there are some things that cannot be solved by loyalty. You also know Shaodiancheng's background. No matter what he thinks, he will be unable to help himself in the end. Some things are more important than individuals." Ding Kui.
I know what Shao Dianfei is thinking.
Shao Diancheng is a clan member of Taiwei, and his situation is much more complicated than that of Shao Dianfei. He cannot give up his family for his personal ideals.
Taiwei and Shaodianshi supported Shaodian Cong's succession to the throne, but the conflict with Ding Kui could not be reconciled. Shaodiancheng had no choice, and his parents would not allow him to go against the court.
He knows that Ding Kui has too many secrets, and Ding Kui will not let him go now. Although he may not be willing to leave, it cannot change the embarrassing situation of being caught in the middle.
Both Shao Dianfei and Shao Dianye can be put to good use by Ding Kui. As people who came to Juyang City together, they hope to help Shao Dian, and Ding Kui can understand their thoughts.
The next person to receive advice from Ding Kui was Zhong Wei.
"My subordinates believe that troops are needed in Kada City, Shun'an City, Jizhou City and Shifeng City. Other cities can send a squadron there to recruit them." Zhong Wei did his homework on the road and understood the current situation in Nanqiu County.
"You will lead the army this time. You can propose any troops or people you need." Ding Kui knew that conquering the entire Nanqiu County would not go smoothly, and force would have to be used in some places.
"A special combat group and a crossbow group are enough. Let Kong Wei serve as a staff officer. In addition, it is best to transfer some magicians to your subordinates." Zhong Weineng remained calm.
Unlike those young officers, this was not his first time leading troops in a war.
"Magician." Ding Kui discovered the biggest shortcoming of the Red Army that protects the country, magician!
The private army can imitate the structure of the regular army, but the only thing it cannot imitate is the magicians who accompany the army.
Ding Kui relied on his personal charm to have many magicians following him, which could not be replicated by his officers.
For example, Qian You refused to listen to orders from anyone other than Ding Kui.
It is no problem to defeat bandits and stragglers, but when facing regular troops and regular city defenses, you will inevitably encounter enemy magicians.
If Ding Kui wanted to solve this problem, he had to lead the army himself.
"Magicians generally don't take action against their own people. You see how fierce the battle between the imperial court and the rebels is. The number and frequency of magicians participating is very small. They don't take action unless forced to do so." He was also in trouble.
"Magicians in some places have a very strong concept of protecting the land, and there is no guarantee that they will not participate in the battle to defend the city." Zhong Wei was even more difficult.
He didn't want to cause too much damage when he led the troops. He felt sorry for everyone in the special battle group and the crossbow group. Just rely on fine armor to hit them with magic.
Ding Kui rolled his eyes and said, "You go ahead and make a plan. I'll think of something about the magician later."
With his words, Zhong Wei left with peace of mind.
After Zhong Wei left, he immediately rushed to the newly established forbidden area in the princess's mansion.
By this time he already knew who was in the forbidden area.
"Junior Ding Kui pays homage to Master Gongliang and wishes the master to reach the realm of Dharma God soon!"
"Hahaha, you are quite good at talking! You are the master here, and it is only I who meet you." Gong Lianggu was amused by Ding Kui's greeting.
"No, no, the boy will never be the master in front of grandpa."
Ding Kui ran forward, helped Jiang Tong sit on the throne, and then retreated to Gong Lianggu's side to keep him company.
How dare he take the lead in front of two seventh-level masters.
Jiang Tong felt very comfortable and said: "You are really like Tiao'er. She never forgets to please me. It would be better to have a daughter. If it is a boy, he must be like you."
"Don't show off your love for us in front of me like this. If I had a grandson, I'd be afraid he would be as old as you."
Gong Lianggu said this to Jiang Tong, which made Jiang Tong's face turn red.
This old boy is so unreasonable, he actually took advantage of me! High-level magicians have psychological problems.
Jiang Tong fired the map cannon in his mind, burying all the high-level magicians.
"Of course, in front of the master, I am considered a junior, but in terms of my seniority as a disciple of the master, hehe, I, a junior, can make a lot of money!" He did not show weakness verbally.
Gong Lianggu laughed and scolded: "Hahaha, bah! You brat! If Vice President Rong hears this, you will be in trouble."