At another table, Niu Ang wasn’t mingling with his forr brothers, but instead clinging to a big brother with bull horns on his head, incessantly pouring wine for flattery.
As he poured wine for this big brother, he kept addressing him as "big brother" with every sip, hoping this big brother would take him on as an apprentice.
At this table sat Chu Feng, Wang Jie, Da Heiniu, the Ground Rat Demon King, and Bald Dog.
Da Heiniu liked peace and quiet, and had no intention of taking on an apprentice.
He waved his hand impatiently and said, "Surna Niu, though you’re on the bulls’ side, you’re not of the Demon Clan. I, Old Hei, only accept demons, not humans."
He just wanted an excuse to get rid of Niu Ang.
But Niu Ang was persistent, grinning and begging, "Brother Bull, whether human or demon, aren’t we all cultivators? What’s the difference? Please be kind and pass on a bit of your bull demon’s mighty strength to little !"
"You rascal, you want to learn my family’s secret techniques?"
Da Heiniu’s eyes widened, and his nostrils flared with white steam.
Chu Feng and the others laughed heartily, trying to diate, "Old Hei, he’s sincerely asking you, so make an exception and teach him a move or two. After all, he’s from your Old Bull’s family, so it’s not a loss to you."
"Right, right, that’s absolutely right. My mom always said I have a fate with bulls since I was a kid. We are ant to be master and apprentice!"
Niu Ang nodded his big head repeatedly, reacting quite quickly.
Da Heiniu, helplessly waving his hand, said, "Fine, fine, I’ll break the rule this ti. Now get lost and let drink in peace, I’m too busy to bother with you."
"Got it, thank you, Master!"
Niu Ang excitedly clasped his fists in gratitude, fully taking this bull demon as his teacher.
He had exchanged a move with Da Heiniu and was completely convinced.
In fact, he intended to absorb so of Da Heiniu’s demon bloodline to use for body refinent.
This rough man wasn’t stupid, but rather quite shrewd.
Soon after, Long Fei ca out with Ji Wanrong, Ji Wanyu, and Lin Shanshan.
As soon as the generals in the hall saw them, they imdiately stood up and clasped their fists in greeting.
Ji Wanrong waved her hand with a smile, gesturing everyone to sit.
Long Fei sat with her among the main seats, maintaining a solemn, master-like deanor, completely unlike his usual self with his brothers.
Chu Feng and the others understood in their hearts that this was the aura of those in power.
If one always appeared carefree and joking, how could the people below respect you?
Without fear, there is no admiration, and people’s hearts would waver.
Ji Wanrong raised a wine cup, smiling at the generals, "Last night’s matter was resolved smoothly thanks to all of you risking your lives. This cup, I toast to you all."
She lifted the wine cup and drank it all in one go.
The generals chuckled lightly, raising their cups in response.
Ji Wanrong put down the cup and had Ji Wanyu refill it, then continued to address everyone, "This second cup I toast to the newly arrived generals at the Prefecture Princess Mansion. We’ve co to know each other through battle, so let’s leave past grievances behind—no one is allowed to bring them up again. From now on, you are part of my mansion, the backbone of Great Xia Army. I hope you’ll correct past mistakes and adapt here quickly. Achieve glory in the future, gaining titles and ancestry protection. As for rewarding ritorious individuals, I will not be stingy."
"Rest assured, Princess. I will exert myself to the utmost, determined to serve loyally until the end!"
"I am willing to toil like a dog or horse for the princess without complaint!"
"I will live for the princess and die for the princess. If I break this vow, may thunder strike ."
The Five Tiger Generals of Snake Island, Ji Xiaolian, Fang Qian, and others all stood up, raising their cups in salute to demonstrate loyalty.
"Good, good, let’s sit down and talk!"
Ji Wanrong smiled, gesturing for everyone to sit, and continued, "Currently, the Great Xia Army, Vanguard Army, and Army at the Rear have suffered losses. After discussing with the Consort Prince, we’ve temporarily settled on an initial decision. That is to rge the current City Defense Camp, Collaborative Defense Army, and Army at the Rear into the new Army at the Rear, led by General Wang Xun."
"I accept the order!"
Wang Xun stood up, clasping his fists and shouting.
The Great Xia Army stationed in South Yangtze Prefecture has five routes of the army, with commanding generals holding a second-ranking general’s rank.
Wang Xun, who used to be the leader of the Imperial Guards in the Capital City, also held a second-ranking position.
Having lost power in Chang’an City, he quickly turned things around here, feeling imnsely delighted.
Wang Jie sat beside him, genuinely happy for his Fourth Brother.
The Five Tiger Generals gazed expectantly at Ji Wanrong, full of excitent.
Ji Wanrong, seeing their expressions, smiled and instructed, "The Vanguard Army will be handed over to you generals, reorganized with the soldiers of Snake Island as the new Vanguard Army. General Ji Xiaolian will still hold the position of military leader."
The scene fell silent at first, even Ji Xiaolian looked surprised, staring at Ji Wanrong in a daze.
The others quickly reacted and promptly reminded Ji Xiaolian.
Ji Xiaolian hastily stood up, deeply grateful, imdiately clasping his fists and responding, "I, Ji Xiaolian, am willing to serve Her Royal Highness The Princess, even in death."
Ji Wanrong nodded with a smile, saying no more.
Ji Xiaolian’s hands trembled; he had thought he was being sidelined, but unexpectedly was granted such a high position by the princess.
As the head of an army, especially a newly developed major force, the future prospects were obvious.
The Five Tiger Generals all rose to congratulate this big brother with clasped fists.
Ji Xiaolian, not losing his head, clasped his fists towards Ji Wanrong, "Your Royal Highness The Princess, I have many shortcomings, so I hope to take the ti during the reorganization to study at the Southern Capital Academy. I hope the princess will approve."
Fang Qian expressed a similar wish, "I also hope for the sa."
Ji Wanrong laughed, "The Consort Prince already ntioned this to . It’s good that you want to study and progress. I agree, and not only will I send you, but I’ll send all the generals here to study so military strategies. You will return to lead the troops to victory once the reorganization is completed."
Ji Xiaolian and Fang Qian exchanged glances and clasped their fists again in sincere thanks among the other generals.
A night of drinking led to arrangents being finalized the next day.
The generals either departed or drifted away, leaving the Prefecture Princess Mansion much quieter.
In the grand hall, Ji Wanrong was discussing matters with Long Fei.
Ji Wanyu and Lin Shanshan entered, grumbling to their sister, "Sister, do you look down on won?"
Lin Shanshan sat to the side, sneaking a laugh while holding a teacup.
Ji Wanrong put down her brush, smiling at her little sister, "Why do you say that?"
Ji Wanyu put her hands behind her back, "I also made significant contributions this ti, so why didn’t I get any rewards?"
"You little rascal, you’re being so formal with despite being family."
Ji Wanrong rolled her eyes playfully, stood up, and handed her the appointnt letter, instructing, "You won’t be idle either; this significant responsibility is yours to carry."
"What task is it?"
Ji Wanyu unfolded the appointnt letter which read, "Appointing Ji Wanyu as the Dean of the Great Xia Army’s Military Political Education Institute. Take office imdiately, no mistakes allowed."
"What?"
Ji Wanyu’s eyes widened, "Is this asking to be a teacher?"
Ji Wanrong tapped her on the head, chiding, "Silly, you, who have lived out in the world, should know better. Our military political institute is specifically for ideological work with the soldiers, established from the level of centurion and directly under the Prefecture Princess Mansion. If you don’t want to do it, I can hand it to soone else!"
"No, don’t!"
Ji Wanyu, being so clever, imdiately drew on the military history knowledge from the outside world that popped into her mind with Ji Wanrong’s words, understanding the importance of this military political institute.
She was satisfied, holding her small fists happily accepting the appointnt.
Ji Wanrong smiled, then asked Lin Shanshan, "Shanshan, are you here for a governnt position too?"
Lin Shanshan quickly waved her hands, having no such intention.
She looked at Long Fei jokingly, "My job is to keep an eye on Brother-in-law, and let others handle the hard work!"
The people in the room chuckled, while Ji Wanrong sighed inwardly, wishing that if everyone were like Lin Shanshan, there would be no struggles for power in this world.
She glanced at Long Fei, feeling they were not destined in this life.
This person chose to embark on the path of cultivation voluntarily.
And she, along with her sister, due to the imperial commands, couldn’t follow in his footsteps.
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