686 Popular Science Lecture (1/2)
Chapter 686-Popular Science Lecture
Translator: ryangohsf
Editor: Nora
”Announcing the martial genius.”
First, Ouyang Shuo granted the title to show auspiciousness.
”Martial genius Niu Da, please enter!”
After a moment, a burly general strolled into the hall; he did not even dare to raise his head. With a Shua! he knelt on one foot, cupping his fists and greeting, ”I am Niu Da, greetings Monarch.”
His voice trembled.
Niu Da was just a normal major in the Dragon Legion Corps. Before this, he had never expected to have the chance to appear here. Not to mention to be the first person the Lord summoned in the 1st court assembly.
Just that point alone was enough for him to brag about for the rest of his life.
”Please rise!” Ouyang Shuo signaled to Bai Nanpu.
Bai Nanpu understood; he took out the prepared decree and read, ”The Monarch decrees, martial genius Niu Da, champion of the three armies, awarded grade 5 title Zhaowu General, promoted to major general of the 5th division of the Guards Legion, effective immediately.”
Elation flashed across his face as he kowtowed, ”Thank you Monarch for your good grace!”
This honest military man did not even try to hide his excitement. His open emotions caused the old foxes present to shake their heads; some admired him, and some looked down on him.
The martial genius receiving a promotion to major general was Du Ruhui's promise before the competition. As for the specifics of the division they would go to, the Monarch would make the choice.
Du Ruhui had suggested to send him to the 2nd legion of the Dragon Legion Corps. After all, he was from the Dragon Legion, so he would face less obstacles there.
From major to major general, it was a massive leap.
Majors led men, and they needed to use their strength as a deterrence. At the major general level, one had to use their brains. Niu Da skipping the ranks meant that he had jumped over the colonel training.
Du Ruhui's plan was to play safe.
However, Ouyang Shuo had another idea. Coincidentally, the 5th division of the Guards Legion lacked a major general. As such, why not send him there as an example for the whole army?
The Guards Legion was the trump card legion of the entire territory.
The ability of the major generals there was not something that other major generals could compare to.
Hence, it was no wonder that Niu Da would feel so delighted. Upgrading to major general was already a promotion of two levels and entering the Guards Legion was all the more an honor; it was like taking a step up to the heavens.
As for whether or not he could live up to expectations, it temporarily was not on his mind. In his eyes, the military was about whose fist was the biggest; the person with the bigger fist would be the boss. If you did not like someone, beat them up until they submit.
This was also his military logic, simple, violent, and sometimes rather effective.
In the following period, the 5th division would experience many interesting matters. Luckily, they had God General Huo Qubing in charge, so nothing big would happen.
Ouyang Shuo stood, taking a tray over from Bai Nanpu.
On the tray was a golden shiny armor; this was Ouyang Shuo's previous Mingguang Armor.
”This armor was the armor that I wore before. Now, it is awarded to you. Do not disappoint me.”
Thinking about it, there was nothing that held as much meaning as this armor.
As expected, Niu Da was emotional beyond words; he shook as he accepted the tray, putting it on the floor beside him. He thanked respectfully, ”I will not forget the Monarch's good grace. I will repay you with all I have.”
”Great!” Ouyang Shuo exclaimed and said in a low tone, ”Niu Da, listen to my orders!”
”Yes, my Monarch!”
Niu Da was extremely alert. As the martial genius of the entire army, he did not lack courage. Under such an atmosphere, even if the Lord asked him to attack an imperial city, he would not even frown.
”Yunnan City-State has disturbed our border and cannot be forgiven. I order you to lead the 5th division to act as a vanguard to meet up with the Dragon Legion Corps.” Ouyang Shuo's words shocked everyone.
Disturbing the border was just a random reason he had found.
Of course, it could not be considered a lie.
After all, at his position, he could not say any lies.
Speaking of which, this was a special incident Baiqi, the Military Intelligence Division, and the Honglu Temple had planned ago.
A month ago, the Lord of Qiubei City in Mengding Prefecture had led his troops to invade Zhen An Prefecture, killing 300 residents, destroying two villages before escaping back to his territory.
When Baiqi, who was in charge of the west border, heard the news, he was furious and ordered the person to be dealt with.
As Qiubei City was a member of the Yunnan City-State, the city-state naturally took responsibility for his actions.
Baiqi wrote a letter to request them to hand over the problem maker but nothing had been done.
With that, matters had dragged on. Apart from the people involved, everyone quickly forgot about the incident.
Who would have expected Ouyang Shuo to raise this past topic upon returning, even starting war against Yunnan City-State before any of them could react?
The meaning within gave them many thoughts.
”Yes, my Monarch!”
Niu Da did not think about anything else; he only wished to contribute on the battlefield and not let the Monarch down. After receiving his reward, he backed off to the last row of the generals.
Ouyang Shuo returned to his seat and ordered once more, ”General Huo!”
”General!”