My Cultivation Starting from Archery

"Military Immortal? More like Turtle Immortal!"

Yin Mingchun teased, prompting a burst of laughter from several ministers.

"As long as the situation is stable, that's good."

Minister of War Ming Qingfeng, with a bow toward the direction of Longevity Palace, said, "If we win this battle, our Great Dasheng has the chance to unify the entire world within the next twenty years! Moreover, this is a beneficial opportunity to foster new generals."

"You're right."

Yin Mingchun added, "That Chen Sansi's refusal to enter the capital implies that he harbours other intentions; under such circumstances, we absolutely must not let him continue to earn military merits."

"What filial piety!"

Yan Maoxing spoke bluntly, "In my opinion, he's nothing but trying to amass troops for his own strength!"

"Hmm."

Ming Qingfeng stroked his chin whiskers, "After this battle is fought well, it will also let him realize that he's not the only general capable of leading troops in battle for the Sheng Dynasty. He really shouldn't overestimate his own importance. How is the situation in Liangzhou?"

"Still in closed-door meditation."

The soldier reported.

"Let him continue his meditation; we won't need him for the battle anyway."

"This is imprudent!"

Amidst the discussion,

A voice abruptly interrupted.

Twelfth Prince Cao Zhi strode into the hall like a shooting star, "My suggestion is to urgently request General Chen to come out of retirement. For this battle, it would be best if General Chen leads his Hongze Camp to set off for Yiling immediately."

"Twelfth brother?"

Cao Huan seemed a little surprised by his appearance, "What do you mean by that?"

"It's of great importance."

Cao Zhi used the sword at his waist to point at the sand table, "Dongqing and Nan Xu are both sitting on the fence, watching. Once the Great Sheng Dynasty suffers losses in the west, they will swarm over us, and then we will be facing a coalition of three kingdoms! Even if our Sheng Dynasty mobilizes a million soldiers, I fear they are no match for the combined forces of the three kingdoms."

"Please wait, Your Highness."

Ming Qingfeng interjected, "What Your Highness has said is well understood by us all; however, as of now, the frontline under the leadership of General Tong and the Immortal Master has been progressing steadily. We only need to wait until after autumn for a guaranteed victory, so why must we call for Chen Sansi?"

"It's quite simple."

Cao Zhi spread his hands open, "As of now, none in Dasheng surpass General Chen in military strategy. This battle is of great significance, and only by transferring him there can we ensure absolute success."

"Could Your Highness be overestimating Chen Sansi?"

Ming Qingfeng tapped his fingers on the map, "Please look, Your Highness, even without Chen Sansi, our army has been winning consecutive battles, holding the upper hand; all we need to do is wait for the right opportunity to fight."

"Who is the West Qi Immortal Master Han Xiang? He is the one who once annihilated seven states. Do you really think he would just sit and wait for death?"

Cao Zhi persuaded, "It is still better to let the Master of War of our Great Sheng Dynasty face the Military Immortal."

"Your Highness, I have something to say."

Ming Qingfeng, with a stern look and somewhat agitated, said, "My arrangements for this battle as the Minister of War are not to target Chen Sansi, nor is it out of so-called 'jealousy' of the talented. He and I have neither grudges nor enmities, and I have no reason to seek discomfort."

"My decision not to employ General Chen is solely for the court's consideration.

"Looking back at the annals of a thousand years, when has any dynasty ever had to rely on one man for every battle, big or small?

"Continuing like this, what precedent are we setting?

"Let me be even more blunt.

"With each plea to General Chen by Your Highness, are we to believe that our Great Sheng Dynasty is on the brink of downfall?!"

Watching his impassioned question,

Cao Zhi simply replied with two words, "Hard to say."

"How, how could Your Highness say such a thing..."

Ming Qingfeng was somewhat annoyed.

But because of his status, he dared not argue with him.

"Younger brother, you are being too harsh!"

In the end, it was Prince Regent Cao Huan who said in a deep voice, "Among all the nobles present, not a single one is denying General Chen's talent and ability to lead troops, but as Lord Ming said, a court can absolutely not rely on one person.

"If anyone must be mentioned, it can only be His Majesty! It is our father, the Emperor!"

"Twelfth Prince, you need not worry so much."

Yan Maoxing said, "We know you also consider the welfare of Society, but it is unnecessary, one only needs to quietly wait for the good news."

"Tsk tsk~"

Cao Zhi gently shook his head, "Ladies and gentlemen, then follow your own will."

...

Yiling.

Supervising the standard army.

Central Army Tent.

"Pfft—"

Astride the command seat, Qu Yuanxiang spat out the wine he had just sipped, bursting into rage, "What kind of swill is this, daring to fool your Immortal Master Grandpa?!"

"Immortal Master, please calm your anger."

A soldier tremblingly said, "This, this is already the treasure medicine wine that only the Generals above Mysterious Phenomenon can drink, we simply don't have anything better in the mortal world."

"Then go find it for me!"

Qu Yuanxiang cursed loudly, hurling the wine jar at the soldier, "If you can't find a wine I can stomach by tonight, I'll chop off your dog head, Immortal Master Grandpa will!"

"Yes, yes, yes!"

The soldier's head began to bleed immediately, and without daring to object, he hurriedly left the tent to search for wine.

"I'm busting my back fighting their wars, and they can't even provide a decent drink!"

Qu Yuanxiang grumbled and cursed.

By his side, Wang Jun, who had been resting with closed eyes, opened his eyes and disdainfully glanced at him, "Noisy!"

"Isn't it true?"

Qu Yuanxiang glared as he spoke, "If it weren't for you and me, brothers, those so-called dogshit Generals would have had their heads sent flying long ago."

"Seize Mang Mountain Ancestor Vein, and we will have our Foundation Establishment Pills."

Wang Jun said coldly, "Take this seriously, it's important for both of us."

...

Next to the large tent,

there stood another tent, purposely built a bit smaller, to highlight the difference in status.

"This is too much!" Deputy General Teng Le, with his hand on the hilt of his sword, paced back and forth in anger, "That drunken Immortal Master is beating and scolding our soldiers day and night!"