ATPnovel Chapter 1526: 174 Honor_3
Chapter 1526: 174 Honor_3
Chapter 1526: Chapter 174 Honor_3“…” Jiang Wang said, “What I want to say is, you should be the main general, and I will be your deputy general.”
Lin Xian was startled and quickly stepped aside, “Lord Jiang, do you have any dissatisfaction with me?”
“No, no, absolutely not.” Jiang Wang held him, saying earnestly, “Quite the opposite! At Guanhe Platform, I greatly admired you. Please do not overthink this.”
“I sincerely propose this matter to you. To be honest, I know nothing about military strategy and truly don’t know how to lead troops into battle. I’m brave enough to fight enemy generals, but as for commanding a large army, I am willing but unable! How can I presume to be the main general?
It would be acceptable if it were a usual war. This time, our opponent is Jinguo, the strongest in the realm with deep foundations, how can we take them lightly? For the sake of victory and defeat in this war, I ask you to be the main general.”
He had long considered this, only making this decision after further understanding Lin Xian.
It was by no means a deceitful test, but a sincere offer of the position.
Lin Xian looked at him steadily for a while, confirming he wasn’t putting on an act, and sighed deeply, “Your realm leaves me in admiration as if gazing at a high mountain!”
“But I cannot agree!” he said.
“Why?” Jiang Wang asked.
“There are three reasons against it,” Lin Xian explained seriously, “A general is the courage of an army. You are known across the realm, whereas I am nameless. With you as general, the army charges with ease; with me as general, hearts would be uneasy. This is a loss of courage, the first reason against it.”
“In this chaotic land, a lone army easily dies. Our camp is divided into ten divisions; the main general of nine divisions are all People of Qi. With you as the main general, all will assist you; with me, they would avoid. This is a loss of momentum, the second reason against it.”
“As the saying goes, ‘virtue unmatched to position brings disaster.’ My virtue cannot compare to yours, nor can my strength, my reputation, nobility, momentum, or courage compare. How can I stand above you? This is a loss of virtue, the third reason against it.”
After speaking, he sincerely said, “Please do not consider this!”
After hearing this, Jiang Wang, although he still believed he lacked sufficient ability to lead an army, was persuaded by Lin Xian. Especially the reasoning of “loss of momentum,” which he could fully foresee. Zhongxuan Sheng and others would naturally exert all efforts to help him, but Lin Xian, who was he?
Thinking of these, he couldn’t help but smile wryly, “But indeed, I’ve neither read military books nor experienced much warfare. I’m afraid of risking the lives of the soldiers under my command!”
“If you trust me, I will command the formation,” Lin Xian said. “You act as the banner, I as the wings. The banner points, and I lead the troops straight into battle.”
Having spoken thus far, Jiang Wang had no room for further refusal, and simply said, “Then let’s discuss together. Whether we can fight or not, how to fight, please contribute your efforts. I am willing to be the sharp edge of this formation, and whoever you tell me to cut down, I shall.”
Overall, the two reached an agreement. Jiang Wang remained the main general, serving as the banner of the tenth division. Lin Xian would command the military formation, acting as the core of the tenth division.
The two talked joyfully, the more they spoke, the more they felt the other was trustworthy.
They then discussed many aspects of the battlefield, coming up with several contingency plans…
It wasn’t until the patrolling soldiers once again passed outside the tent that they realized much time had already passed.
“I shall take my leave now,” Lin Xian stood up and said.
This time, Jiang Wang was no longer so polite, and just smiled, “Then I won’t see you off.”
Lin Xian chuckled, “No need to see me off, no need.”
He left his seat and walked outside.
Before exiting the door, he suddenly turned back and bowed deeply to Jiang Wang, “No matter the outcome of this battle, working with you and being comrades is Lin Xian’s honor!”
After saying this, without waiting for Jiang Wang’s response, he turned around and strode out, lifting the curtain.
Outside the curtain, the stars and moon hung low, seemingly within reach.