Chapter 31: Prelude
"Ha ha"
Lin Chong suddenly smiled loudly and nodded in appreciation: "Okay, brother Wu, it is said that you have been studying military books recently, and now it seems to be quite effective."
Wu Song was stunned. After looking up at the amazing gaze around him, he was immediately embarrassed: "The general has gone too far."
"Xiang Chong, what do you think?" Lin Chong then looked at Xiang Chong, who had just been enthroned as the commander of the first battalion.
Xiang Chong was suddenly a little sad and sighed: "I think it's great. Brother Wu is not only able to fight tigers, but also wisely to command the army."
After Lin Chong raised his lips slightly, he nodded slightly and said, "Liangshan is the first target, and I agree with it, but we still need to study it carefully. The most important thing in the past two days is to form the first and second battalions."
"yes"
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Shortly after the meeting ended, only Lin Chong and Chai Jin were left in the side hall.
"General, from today's perspective, whether it is martial arts, leadership, or loyalty, the Wu brothers seem to be more suitable to be the commander of the first battalion, rather than the deputy commander," Chai Jin whispered.
Lin Chong smiled softly and turned his head and said, "Brother Chai, you are my close friend of Lin Chong and my benefactor of Lin Chong. So what do you think is the most important thing about the bandit army now?"
After being stunned, Chai Jin said seriously: "Of course, he is completely obeying the general."
"That's right." Lin Chong stood up, patted Chai Jin's shoulder lightly, and left directly.
After Chai Jin was confused for a long time, his face suddenly became narrow, and then he smiled admirably: "So that's how it is!"
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In the afternoon of that day, in the bedroom of Shanzhai Linchong, a few simple side dishes were placed on the table.
"Officials, you can eat it." Zhang Zhenniang laughed softly on the side.
"No hurry, there are still customers," Lin Chong said.
"Guest" Zhang Zhenniang said unexpectedly.
"Master, Chief Xiang is asking for a meeting." At this time, Jin'er walked in.
"Okay, talent" Lin Chong said with satisfaction, and said, "Let Brother Xiang come in."
"yes"
Not long after, Xiang Chong stepped into the bedroom and said respectfully: "Greetings to General, Madam."
"So Brother Xiang is here, sit down," Zhang Zhenniang said gently immediately.
"Annoy the general, the lady has eaten." Xiang Chong looked at the food on the table and apologized.
"You're welcome, there's something else in the kitchen, you can eat it slowly." Zhang Zhenniang took Jin'er sensible and left directly.
"Come on, sit down" Lin Chong pulled open the chair next to him.
"General Xie" Xiang Chong sat down immediately.
"What's the matter with you coming to me?" Lin Chong asked softly.
"General, now is the period of development of the bandit army. His subordinates are not talented and have mediocre martial arts skills, so he feels that the orthodox leader is still for the Wu brothers, and his subordinates are willing to serve as a supporter." Xiang Chong said with his fist.
Lin Chong gently picked up the bamboo chopsticks and said, "Do you think you are not as good as Wu Song? Or is it because of what happened today?"
"It's better to be subordinates" Xiang Chong said ashamed.
Lin Chong put down the bamboo chopsticks again, shook his head and said, "It may not be!"
Xiang Chong was stunned. He originally thought that he would be very happy to ask for surrender on his own initiative, because Wu Song was indeed excellent and had always been the old man who followed Lin Chong.
"No one knows better than the general, how outstanding Wu Song is, but being outstanding does not mean that he is a good commander, especially now," Lin Chong said earnestly.
"The general means" Xiang Chong is a little puzzled.
"You are careless and called Nezha. Although you sometimes have a little fierce behavior, you value love and righteousness. With you, you will protect the interests of the bandit army and protect the interests of me, Lin Chong. Brother Wu, although they are very loyal, are even more passionate. Many times, if I am not around, I will ignore the most important principle of the bandit army because of some so-called loyalty. You are far superior to him at this point." Lin Chong smiled and poured a glass of wine for Xiang Chong.
Xiang Chong's heart shook, and looked at Lin Chong who was smiling and immediately moved: "General Xie praised him."
"You are the pioneer of Mangdang Mountain. Many soldiers came because of you, not because of Wu Song. When I was not here, you managed it properly. Therefore, there is no one else in the commander of the first battalion. What you need to think about is not to surrender, but to think about how to manage the first battalion and how to sit until the order is imposed. As for the others, you don't have to worry. As long as I said you can, you can, do you understand?" Lin Chong smiled.
"I understand, please rest assured, the general, and the battalion swears to obey all the general's orders." Xiang Chong immediately stood up and clasped his fists loudly.
"Okay, for the other two people who were beheaded, you and Li Gun personally go to arrange the cemetery and worship. In fact, you know that sometimes, I must do it or do it," said Lin Chong.
"I understand, thank you for your kindness," Xiang Chong said even more gratefully.
"Remember, now you are the commander of the dignified bandit army, not the former bandit boss. You must protect the military discipline, divide the upper and lower levels, and respect the moral integrity," Lin Chong reminded at the end.
"yes"
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After dusk fell, Xiang Chong and Li Gun stood here with a few people on the hillside of Mangdang Mountain.
After a long time, Xiang Chong said seriously: "Brother Li, starting today, we are no longer the eight-armed Nezha, nor the flying saint, but the commander of the bandit army."
"Brother Xiang, I understand." Li Gun nodded sadly.
"General, civil and military strategy, respect the ancient system, and establish the upper and lower levels, will surely create great achievements. As long as you follow the general, we will not be bad in the future. We will be separated in the future. You must remember to respect Commander Lu. He is different from all of us. He is the general's elder brother. Even if you make a big mistake, the general will not blame him too much. You must follow him closely. If you get his friendship, even if the enemy army is strong in the future, no one will move you." Xiang Chong reminded.
"Brother Xiang, have you ever thought about leaving the bandit army and letting us be in the mountains and forests together?" Li Gun suddenly asked seriously.
"No, although such years are very happy, it is finally the flower in my dream. I want to follow the general to make a career. I think my descendants should not be like us, becoming bandits, but as ministers and nobles, and will be worry-free for the rest of their lives." Xiang Chong said firmly.
Li Gun's face froze. After a long time of silence, he smiled and said, "Since that's the case, then I'm not polite to me. I'll take many of my original brothers away."
"Haha, if you have the ability, you can take it." Hearing this, Xiang Chong smiled loudly.
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In just two days later, Lin Chong looked at the list of fourteen heads in his hand, nodded with satisfaction, and looked at Chai Jin and said, "Very good, since the two battalions have been formed, we almost have to take action. If we continue, our bandit army will become a decoration."
"General, let Lao Liu go there again," Chai Jin said with a smile.
"No! This is the first battle of the bandit army. I personally led a battalion." Lin Chong stood up. At this time, he must firmly control the military power. He must go on a personal battle in all battles to determine his absolute majesty in the army with victory after victory.
"That second camp"
"You take the Second Camp to Dongxi Village, Yuncheng County first to visit the King of Tota. Tell him that a few days later, I, Lin Chong, will go to Dongxi Village to visit in person." Lin Chong said with a smile.
"General, are you going to take over Brother Chao?" Chai Jin said excitedly.
"Catch it?" Lin Chong smiled and said without saying anything, "Let's not talk about this for now. Remember, when the Second Battalion goes out this time, you must show your momentum and tell everyone upright that I have sent troops to the bandits. Do you understand?"
Chapter completed!