ATPnovel Chapter 1511: 168 Who is He
Chapter 1511: 168 Who is He
Chapter 1511: Chapter 168 Who is HeThe main commanders of the ten camps have already had eight positions decided, and this is something everyone is well aware of.
The remaining two positions can be contested by Tian Chang, Wen Lianmu, and Lei Zhanqian against Gao Zhe. As for the young talents from outside Qi Country, they are not even considered in his scope.
This sudden war seems exhilarating, but at its core, it is merely a clash between the younger generations of Qi and Jinguo. Both sides want to test the mettle of the other, yet are unwilling to escalate the intensity.
In a nation of overlords, if they fight with full force, countries like Xiang and Xu would probably be reduced to ruins.
Thus, from the perspectives of Xiang and Xu, they would rather act as substitutes in this battle, at least to receive compensation from the overlord country afterward.
Weighing the lesser of two evils, they have no other choice.
This is why there’s now this situation, where the young elites of Qi and Jing converge on the Star Moon Plain, truly a gathering of stars shining brightly.
That’s why the commander of the Dou E Army, Yu Que, simply observes the stars at Wanhe Temple but does not come to the Star Moon Plain Battlefield, reflecting such an attitude. In reality, it’s about asserting power over the world, rather than over Qi.
On the Star Moon Plain, apart from Qi and Jing, the other nations are merely playing supporting roles.
In the situation where Bao Bozhao and the other eight are secure at their positions, Gao Zhe assumes that by speaking first, he might get others to grant him a position.
After all, he, Gao Zhe, is one of the few recognized heirs from a notable family and has an influential social circle. Yan Fu, Jiang Wang, Zhongxuan Sheng, Li Longchuan… all frequently drink and revel with him. Although there were some minor disputes yesterday, they don’t affect the overall situation. The Gao family and the Zhong Xuan Family have intertwined interests, and Gao Zhe is indeed a valuable investment!
But just as Gao Zhe finishes speaking, Lei Zhanqian, sitting diagonally across from him, immediately lifts his eyes to look at him.
The person sits like a tiger.
Those eyes, like a furious sea.
“Do you want to compare in literature or in martial skill?” Lei Zhanqian asked.
Gao Zhe: …
Are you insane or something!?
There’re still two positions left, and just as I start speaking, you want to challenge me to a literary or martial contest?
I mentioned my advantages; you could also mention yours, and we could discuss it together, couldn’t we?
Why not see who’s contending for the next spot and pick the weakest one to deal with?
This is simply outrageous, too much to bear!
But under these circumstances, he certainly can’t show any weakness; otherwise, “making contributions for Daqi” would become a joke.
Therefore, he sneered, “What about comparing literature? What about comparing martial skill?”
In fact, upon hearing Gao Zhe’s address, Wen Lianmu originally wanted to say, “Speaking of military strategy, I’m all awake now.” But upon seeing Lei Zhanqian’s fiery opening, he decided to hold back.
Upon hearing Gao Zhe’s stubborn words now, he became even more animated, eagerly pricking up his ears.
The biggest problem with Gao Zhe is his insensitivity, strikingly similar to the deposed Gao Qing. Among the young generation of the Jinghai Gao Clan, perhaps the most outstanding is Gao Jing, yet he has unfortunately been lost in the Heavenly Abode Secret Land.
Gao Jing also had the same problem—likely an issue of the entire Jinghai Gao Clan—they took the Emperor Qi’s favor towards Consort Jing as an enduring strength of the Jinghai Gao Clan, thus considering themselves a top aristocratic family of Daqi.
The last time the Heavenly Abode Secret Land offered them two positions, Gao Shaoling easily secured the role of Red Tail Commander… these things all led them to a misconception.
But this foundation is extremely unstable.
Even the likes of Jiang Wuqi, with his princely bearing, once fell out of favor; can Consort Jing truly remain ever-pet favored?
Let alone the fatal weakness—Consort Jing has no son.
Gao Zhe’s value is not as immense as he imagines.
Yan Fu and Li Longchuan kept engaging with him because he was relatively sensible in the past, not because of any great stature of his Gao family.
Even someone like Lin Xian, from a foreign country, could see through the rift between him and Zhongxuan Sheng, yet he himself only considered it a minor issue.
Of course, many in the world are willing to give face to the Jinghai Gao Clan, but unfortunately, few are in this military tent right now.
Lei Zhanqian doesn’t hold back, and Wen Lianmu joins in too.
Don’t you see even Tian Chang is eager to try?
And someone like Lei Zhanqian, once he raised his hand, the slap would not be held back, without hesitation saying, “In a literary contest, we fight one-on-one. In a martial contest, we engage our armies in direct clash. Life and death are up to fate, no blaming each other. You can choose either, I’m ready for both!”
As it is, Lei Zhanqian originally had the qualification to secure a main commander position. Although the Lei Family is not a top aristocratic family, he is the cousin of the Longevity Palace Master, Jiang Wuqi.
But just as he rises with Jiang Wuqi, he also falls with Jiang Wuqi. He is destined to share the same fortune as Jiang Wuqi.
The ripples caused by Cui Zhu’s attack on the Emperor seemed to have ended on that morning in front of the Purple Pole Hall.
But their effects in Qi Country have never ceased.
At least for the Long Life Palace, it has been so…
Compared to the Chang Le Palace, Hua Ying Palace, and Yangxin Palace, the influence of the Long Life Palace has visibly plummeted.
Though the Emperor forgave Jiang Wuqi, he no longer treats this Eleventh Prince with the same intimacy as before.
Previously, he was summoned to occasional feasts in the palace, but since the Cui Zhu incident, there has been none.
These various circumstances have led Lei Zhanqian to need to vie for positions once more on this Star Moon Plain.
Yet…
To contend for a position with a nouveau riche like Gao Zhe, to Lei Zhanqian, is a humiliation!
So he speaks of life and death as destiny, not sparing Gao Zhe any face.