Chapter 665: Chapter 197: The Truth Behind the Game_3
Before leaving, Zhao Xi looked at Ning Zhuo and then at Liu Er: “You are all my people now. In the upcoming period, you must make great contributions; the more you achieve, the better my reputation will be.”
“Since you have all offered your Mechanical Artifacts, it shows your awareness.”
“Do not always focus on the things on the battlefield. Although they have good treasures, can they compare to military merits?”
“Especially those hills near our camp, those forces’ strongholds are managed very well.”
Liu Er and Ning Zhuo immediately grasped the underlying meaning.
Ning Zhuo asked: “After cleaning up the battlefield, shouldn’t we fully attack the Dragon King Giant Wood Mountain?”
Although the Dragon King Giant Wood Mountain was knocked down by the Iron River Plains, due to the divine light and divine arts, the mountain body is well preserved, changing from the vertical position to lying down. The mountain suffered limited losses, and there are still many Dragon King Temples with stubborn forces guarding it.
Zhao Xi shook his head: “Before Du Tiechuan went into seclusion to heal, he issued a military strategy—to control but not attack Dragon King Giant Wood Mountain. I am just a supervisor, I cannot change this strategy, nor do I want to.”
“Therefore, after clearing the battlefield, your respective armies will blossom everywhere, swiftly attacking various nearby strongholds.”
Liu Er frowned: “The Dragon King Giant Wood Mountain is the inevitable rescue place for the Ginseng Whisker Dragon King’s temple. Commander Du intends to lure the enemy here for a second major battle.”
“No wonder he spent such a huge amount of resources here to build such a strong camp. Even now, there are still cultivators constantly working.”
Ning Zhuo added: “Therefore, before the second major battle, the scope of our army’s attacks will also be limited.”
“There are not many targets around that can be attacked.”
Zhao Xi laughed heartily: “This is all your own understanding; I didn’t say anything. So, I’ll take my leave now.”
Ning Zhuo and Liu Er both stood up and followed Zhao Xi, respectfully seeing him off from the camp.
At farewell, Zhao Xi transmitted thoughts to Ning Zhuo through Divine Sense: “By the way, can you perform a divination for the second major battle?”
Ning Zhuo’s previous Omen Poem was very accurate, making Zhao Xi remember it frequently.
Ning Zhuo immediately smiled bitterly: “My ability to divine is only effective when I feel something in my heart. Otherwise, I am totally powerless. I hope you understand, my lord!”
“Then forget it.” Zhao Xi rode off on his tall horse and left directly.
Liu Er watched Zhao Xi’s departing figure while transmitting thoughts through Divine Sense to Ning Zhuo, thanking him for introducing Zhao Xi to him this time.
Ning Zhuo responded in secret: “It was also by chance. Zhao Xi wanted to gain military merits, so he came to the frontline camp despite the risks.”
“As a newcomer, he has to establish his authority; as the saying goes, a new official burns three fires.”
“Our situation fitted his needs perfectly, which is why the cooperation was achieved.”
Liu Er sighed: “That is true, but without the counselor’s connection and the Mechanical Artifacts, how could such an achievement be possible?”
With this close relationship with Zhao Xi, Liu Er, an outsider, has now established a foothold in the court of Liangzhu Country.
This is a very significant breakthrough!
Liu Er was taught by his master from a young age, with notable political talent, making him understand that he is the biggest beneficiary in this situation.
So, he reciprocated by promising to Ning Zhuo: “Counselor, regardless of the value of the Treasure Talismans from the Three Arrays, I am willing to offer my military merits to you. If it’s not enough, I will personally persuade the two virtuous brothers to do their best to fulfill your wishes!”
Ning Zhuo smiled, without refusing, and only responded with one word: “Good.”
Currently, the results of cleaning up the battlefield have been converted into military merits, all attributed to Liu Er alone.
After all, he is the Main General of the Three Generals Camp.
Ning Zhuo does not want to partake in such spotlight-grabbing and jealousy-inducing matters.
According to the prior agreement between Ning Zhuo and the three generals, thirty percent of these military merits belong to him.
However, to elevate Liu Er to the top of the list, they did not distribute it among themselves for the time being.
The top position can greatly enhance the reputation of the Three Generals Camp, making it easier to rally the remaining soldiers.
This is yet another consideration.