Mountain Patrol Military Officer-Chapter 1082 - 705: Promotion of Three Mountain Generals
After Gongsun Wuji left, Chen Yuan tilted his head, glancing back.
"Lu Ming."
"Yes, General," Lu Ming stepped forward two steps.
"Currently, all Twelve Mountain Clearing Mountain Army are recruiting troops, and the Six Mountains are being rebuilt, with the Colonel position pending, right?" Chen Yuan inquired.
"Mm, at the meeting yesterday, Mr. Gongsun reported the recruitment roster and mentioned this matter. The Six Mountains were mostly defeated before, and now the troops are being rebuilt. Mr. Gongsun dispatched personnel from my Ninth Mountain to manage the recruitment affairs, but the Colonel position is pending, as Mr. Gongsun said he needs your decision, General." Lu Ming reported factually, supporting his hands.
Chen Yuan nodded, "The battle looms near, and the selection for the Colonel of the Six Mountains indeed needs to be decided early to avoid delaying the important affairs."
"You need to select talents from among your subordinates. Lu Ming, do you have any good candidates?" he said, thoughtfully throwing the topic to Lu Ming.
Upon hearing this, Lu Ming’s rough brows moved slightly, he lowered his head, cleared his throat, and said:
"General, I think that Gongsun Wuji would be a suitable choice!"
With these words, Chen Yuan squinted his eyes, looking at him, with a half-smile on his face,
"What, has our Lu Piaoqi started flattering people?" Saying this, he turned his gaze toward the direction Gongsun Wuji left, "Gongsun Wuji is indeed not bad, but ultimately lacks experience leading troops, and may find it difficult to earn the crowd’s respect. This battle involves so many lives; if I, for past feelings, raise an old acquaintance to this position, then what would I become?"
Hearing this, Lu Ming kneeled on one knee, "I spoke out of turn; please, General, punish me."
Saying so, a hesitant expression flashed across his face, and his eyes couldn’t help but glance up a bit awkwardly, saying softly, "The General just met with Gongsun Wuji and then asked me this question. I misunderstood the intention."
Lu Ming indeed thought this way; seeing the General valuing Gongsun Wuji and suddenly asking about the Colonel vacancy of the Six Mountains, he naturally connected the dots.
Chen Yuan burst into laughter at this, "Lu Ming, oh Lu Ming, you appear strong and blunt, yet your thoughts are rather delicate. Friendship is friendship; war is no child’s play. Hadn’t you considered yourself when I mentioned recommending someone for the Six Mountains Colonel position?"
Upon hearing the last words, Lu Ming was shocked, his voice serious, "I, with limited capabilities, dare not conveniently recommend myself; I wish to always stay by the General’s side, and that’s enough for me."
Chen Yuan, hearing this, recalled the days at White Emperor City, his voice tinged with reminiscence, "How long have you been with me?"
"General, since the Jiazi year, it has been four years."
Chen Yuan carried his hands behind his back, feeling a bit nostalgic, "Four years, and I thought it had been forty years; time truly grinds our lifespan."
"There’s a saying from my hometown: A soldier who doesn’t aspire to be a general is not a good soldier. You three brought 2,000 defeated troops and accompanied me through countless battles without losing to anyone; it’s time to stand on your own."
Lu Ming raised his head, about to speak hastily, but he was interrupted, "No need for excessive words; wherever you go, you are still my soldiers."
"Go, dispatch someone to call Elder Lord Pei, several Mountain Colonels, and Tiansheng to the Colonel Palace, so we can quickly determine the remaining Six Mountain Colonel appointments."
"I shall obey!" Lu Ming stood up, received orders, and left.
Fifteen minutes later, within the Ninth Mountain Colonel Hall, the original members of the Government Administrative Office gathered together.
Previously at Tianxiong Pass, alongside Demon Suppression General Qi Tian guarding Tianxiong Pass, Jiangyou Pass’s several Mountain Colonels and Pei Yanhu, after Chen Yuan led the troops to repel the Beiliang Cavalry at Ghost Cry Mountain, returned due to the recruitment affair of the Clearing Mountain Army to oversee various mountain matters; Demon Suppression General Qi Tian stayed behind at Tianxiong Pass.
Now, everyone sat in the Colonel Hall, waiting for Chen Yuan to speak.
On the main seat, Chen Yuan swept his gaze across the attendees, not beating around the bush, "All of you are veterans of the Clearing Mountain Army, so I will get straight to the point."
"The Six Mountain Clearing Mountain Army is now being rebuilt; the Colonel position is vacant. With the battle imminent, the Colonel selection needs to be expedited to ensure timely training."
"Do any of you have any candidates?"
Upon hearing this, the other Mountain Colonels exchanged glances without saying anything; speaking out was inappropriate, after all, the rebuilding of the Six Mountain Clearing Mountain Army had nothing to do with them directly.
Then came an unexpected voice,
"Could Pei take charge of the Eleventh Mountain?"
Beside Chen Yuan’s right hand side, Pei Yanhu opened his mouth quietly this time.
Upon hearing this, everyone looked over, showing surprise; even Chen Yuan raised his eyebrows.
Chen Yuan locked his gaze on this "old superior", leaned slightly forward, and spoke gently,
"Lord Pei, you are the Vice Commander of The Overseers; what has led you to desire the Colonel position?"
"Do I still have any places where General Chen needs this elder lord?"
He held respect for this elder superior, yet it was unreasonable. 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶
However, Pei Yanhu’s eyes, though calm, carried an undertow, "My son held the position of Eleventh Mountain Colonel in the past; the entire Eleventh Mountain perished at Weiyuan Pass. Now that Eleventh Mountain is being rebuilt, this old father has but one wish."
"As for the Deputy Commander position, the Court has already dismissed me; I am but an idle person now. Going anywhere is fine." He spoke indifferently.
Yet everyone present fell silent after hearing this.
Chen Yuan sighed subtly, recalling receiving the seal from Pei Yanhu and rushing to assist Weiyuan Pass, only to be greeted with tragic news that Tenth Mountain and Eleventh Mountain’s two Clearing Mountain Army divisions were entirely wiped out, including Pei Commander’s son.
Since ancient times, it’s often believed that sons follow their father’s aspirations; now, this old superior wishes to fulfill his son’s wish; emotions involved cannot be conveyed in a few words.
"Thus shall it be." Chen Yuan decided.
He moved the gloomy topic away, and his gaze shifted towards the other Five Mountain Colonels. He asked:
"Do any of you Colonels have other nominations?"
Under his gaze, the Sixth Mountain Colonel stood up, clasped his fists, "The rebuilding of Six Mountains is managed by General Chen alone; the personnel selection should naturally be decided by General Chen. We will take care of our troops and cooperate with the General; there’s nothing much to say."
"I agree."
"I agree."
Other Colonels also echoed, with no disagreements.
Seeing this, Chen Yuan nodded, "Alright, since that’s the case, I plan to let my three Piaoqi ride out independently and take on the role of the Three Mountains Colonel."
"Tiansheng, Lu Ming." He called out Yun Tiansheng, Lu Ming.
"I stand ready!" The two stepped forward and stood with a determined aura, bowing with humility, foreheads slightly lowered.
"Yun Tiansheng, from this day forth, I appoint you as the First Mountain Colonel, commanding the First Mountain, bearing the Cloud Flag!"
"Lu Ming, I appoint you as the Second Mountain Colonel, commanding the Second Mountain, bearing the Wind Banner!"
"As for Liu Qing, appoint him as the Third Mountain Colonel, commanding the Third Mountain, bearing the Thunder Flag!"
With two resounding acknowledgments, Yun Tiansheng and Lu Ming both knelt on one knee, earnestly declaring:
"We accept the orders! We will not fail the General’s trust!"
