Chapter 760 Yuan Zhao (3)

Chapter 760: Yuan Zhao (3) Chapter 760: Yuan Zhao (3) Editor: Atlas Studios “Generals from various regions have left one after another.

Now, including yours, there are still three families left in the capital.

Those two families are staying behind a few more days to seek marriage partners for their children.

Though His Majesty is magnanimous and won’t make a fuss over it, it’s unreasonable for you to continue staying.

Assistant Commander Yuan, you have to make a decision now.

When do we set off?” Yuan Zhao lowered his eyes and clenched his fists tightly.

Seeing that he couldn’t make up his mind, Shen Qi went forward and patted his shoulder.

With a sigh, he said, “Cousin, taking that step isn’t as difficult as you think.

Uncle is a first-grade general.

According to the rules, he could have two second-grade generals under him.

However, considering there are a few old generals who have risked their lives alongside Uncle on the battlefield, what do you think your chances of standing out are?

With your ability, you can achieve greater heights anywhere else but the Yuan family army.

“If you have the prestige of a second-grade general in the army without actually holding the power of one, I won’t say anything.

That’s because you can gain control of the Yuan family army after Uncle Rong steps down.

However, Uncle has been attributing your military achievements to others.

Those people aren’t grateful towards you, but Uncle.

Uncle may hold high prestige in the Yuan family army now, but one day he will step down.

Without Uncle’s prestige, can you control the Yuan family army?” Shen Qi lowered his voice and added, “Furthermore, considering how much Uncle values his reputation, can you even be sure that he’ll hand over control of the Yuan family army after he passes away?

The Emperor is not someone to be trifled with.

On account of his relationship with Uncle, he won’t do anything to the Yuan family army while Uncle’s in charge.

However, once Uncle isn’t around, there shouldn’t exist a family army with a surname other than Qi in Great Qi.

If you can’t protect the Yuan family army, the generals and soldiers won’t think that it’s Uncle’s fault.

They’ll only think that you’re not capable enough and can’t take on a big responsibility.

But Cousin, are you really like that?” Yuan Zhao instantly clenched his fists and looked at Shen Qi with red eyes.

What he yearned for the most in his life was to prove himself.

Shen Qi patted his shoulder and said, “Please ask to see His Majesty.

As long as you ask, even if you are demoted and assigned to another army, with your ability, it will be much easier for you to be promoted in time.” Yuan Zhao gritted his teeth.

“Alright, I’ll go and submit a memorial now.” Just as Yuan Zhao picked up his pen, a soldier hurriedly reported, “General, Military Advisor, Prince Rong is here to visit.” Yuan Zhao was slightly surprised.

“Why is Prince Rong here?

Did he come alone?” “Prince Rong only brought a manservant.

I’ve already invited him to the reception pavilion to rest.” Yuan Zhao and Shen Qi looked at each other and said, “Why isn’t he wary of gossip?

I’m from the Yuan family army, unlike Mu Shi who’s his father-in-law…” At the thought of this, Yuan Zhao laughed self-deprecatingly.

“I was being paranoid.

His Majesty dotes on Prince Rong.

Not to mention that I’m the only general he visits, even if he visits all the generals, I believe His Majesty won’t be suspicious.

Let’s go and see what Prince Rong’s purpose for visiting is.

Could it be because of Wulang?” Of about the same age, it was said that Yuan Wulang and Qi Haoran often fought when they were younger.

However, Shen Qi’s eyes lit up and he said in a low voice, “General, this is an opportunity for us.” Yuan Zhao stopped in his tracks and nodded slightly.

Shen Qi heaved a sigh of relief.

Yuan Zhao’s intelligence and EQ were not low.

As long as he dared to take that step, he could achieve much greater heights outside.

Smiling, Shen Qi followed Yuan Zhao out.

The first thing Qi Haoran said when he saw Yuan Zhao was, “Big Brother Yuan, is Yuan Wulang also in the army now?” Yuan Zhao paused for a second, then nodded and said with a smile, “Wulang joined the army a few years ago.” “What position does he hold now?” “He’s now platoon commander under Assistant Commander Fang.” Qi Haoran frowned.

“Wulang is valiant and has been in the army for many years.

How can he still only be the platoon commander?

In the past few years, the Jin soldiers have invaded our borders from time to time.

Coupled with the battle two years ago, he should have made quite significant contributions from killing the enemies.” Yuan Zhao felt bitter on the tip of his tongue.

His fifth brother had indeed made a lot of military contributions, but the credit wasn’t given to him.

Compared to him, his fifth brother was even more unruly.

Perhaps it was because he had grown up beside his grandmother and mother, but Yuan Wulang didn’t respect his father much.

General Yuan didn’t like some of his actions and suppressed Wulang even more than he did.

He wanted to correct all the “bad habits” of Wulang.

But Yuan Zhao felt that how could a young man not have any vigor?

However, in front of his father’s authority, his words had always been useless.

Although Yuan Zhao thought so, he did not want to reveal his thoughts in front of Qi Haoran.

He only said, “Father feels that Wulang needs to train for a few more years, and those military achievements were not accomplished by him alone, so…” “You can’t say that.” Qi Haoran waved his hand and said, “In the army, you have to work together to achieve military merits, but you also have to differentiate between the magnitude of each individual’s contribution.

Over time, those who receive less military merits than they rightfully should will inevitably grow resentful, and those who undeservingly get more will inevitably have thoughts that they shouldn’t have.

It’d be spoiling the soldiers.

Regardless of whether Wulang is your younger brother or not, he should be treated equally.” Yuan Zhao felt that Qi Haoran’s words had hit the nail on the head.

“Take my big brother for example.

He never avoids hiring relatives.

As long as Zijin and I make contributions, what should be ours will be ours…” Qi Haoran said proudly.

Yuan Zhao instantly felt that Qi Haoran might not be so self-aware and was here to show off.

He felt an urge to beat someone up.

Qi Haoran also coughed lightly and recalled the purpose of his trip.

Hence, he put his arm around Yuan Zhao’s shoulder and sighed.

“However, there’s one thing that we brothers can’t compare to you.

There are only three of us in the Qi family, and we lack manpower.

We’re not like the five of you, who are all capable and independent.

It’s a pity that you’re all in the Yuan family’s army.

If you can come out and share the burden of the Imperial Court, we’ll be much more relaxed.” Yuan Zhao’s heart raced.

Before he could recover from the shock of Qi Haoran publicly disowning Qi Shaosheng and Qi Shaotai, he was knocked unconscious by the olive branch Qi Haoran handed him.

Shen Qi, who was standing at the side, was also slightly surprised.

He hurriedly gave Yuan Zhao a look.

Yuan Zhao pondered for a moment before cupping his hands.

“Prince Rong, I’m willing to share His Majesty’s burden.” After pausing for a moment, he couldn’t help but mention his fifth brother too.

“If His Majesty has any orders, Wulang and I are willing to do our best to repay his kindness.” Qi Haoran’s eyes sparkled.

He couldn’t help but slam the table and say, “Alright, our Great Qi’s territory is vast, and the borders have always been unstable.

It’s easy to obtain a thousand soldiers, but difficult to find a capable general.

Now, there are still many empty border cities that can only be guarded by lieutenants.

This is the time when we need you.” Qi Haoran’s eyes sparkled.

Not wanting to wait for long, he immediately pulled Yuan Zhao along.

“Let’s go.

We’ll immediately enter the palace to tell Royal Brother this good news.” “…” Not expecting things to go so smoothly, Yuan Zhao and Shen Qi followed Qi Haoran into the palace in a daze.

Fan Zijin did not expect Qi Haoran to add so much firewood and directly bring Yuan Zhao to the palace.

At this moment, he was still drinking tea in the restaurant and looking at the passersby.

When he found out that Qi Haoran had brought them to the palace, he realized that something was wrong.

He had promised to be the one to inform Eldest Cousin, but he had yet to enter the palace.

Fan Zijin was only nervous for a short while before he relaxed and leaned against the recliner.

He thought to himself, ‘Anyway, since I’m staying in the capital to recuperate, it’s understandable that I’m not working.

The rest will depend on Haoran and Eldest Cousin’s tacit understanding.’

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