Chapter 1826: The Dilemma of Selecting Troops

"That shouldn't be enough to promote me to her level, right?"

Ye Liuyun, in Zhongyang Dalu, also commands his own army, and he still understands that.

But now he has no clue, so he can only go to the Imperial Guard camp to report.

If it wasn't Zhang Wencai who did it, then he can only ask Xiao Yunfang again.

The order had long been sent to Imperial Guard Leader He Lin Feng.

He knows that the order came directly from the Prince of Western Liang.

Therefore, regardless, he must treat Ye Liuyun well.

Because many princes promote people by having them gild through the Imperial Guard camp, gaining a certain status, then climbing higher.

Perhaps Ye Liuyun's future stature will even surpass his.

So he also explained the Imperial Guard camp's rules to Ye Liuyun in detail, and specially had Xiao Yunfang assist Ye Liuyun in selecting troops to form his own Imperial Guard unit.

"Congratulations! You've been promoted to my level so quickly!"

After they left the Imperial Guard Leader, Xiao Yunfang also congratulated Ye Liuyun.

"I didn't expect we'd meet again just two days after returning! Is my matter at the Imperial Guard camp related to you?"

Ye Liuyun asked Xiao Yunfang.

"What does it have to do with me?

Do you think I have the ability to promote you to Imperial Guard Deputy Leader?"

Xiao Yunfang retorted.

"Then how was I promoted?"

Ye Liuyun truly couldn't figure it out.

"You don't even know who promoted you?"

Xiao Yunfang countered.

Ye Liuyun shrugged, indicating he truly didn't know.

"From the way Leader He treats you, the person who promoted you must hold an unusual position!"

Xiao Yunfang added, analyzing.

"Then I know even less! The people I know in this Royal City total no more than five!"

Ye Liuyun said, and extended his palm to count.

Zhang Wencai, Pei Yong, Xiao Yunfang, Xuan Yuan Ling, Steward Liao, indeed not more than five.

"If you can't think of it, don't think about it for now.

I'll take you to get equipment and Token, then to your residence, and finally to select troops!"

Xiao Yunfang urged.

"Alright! This is all we can do for now!"

Ye Liuyun sighed and had no choice but to comply.

"Seeing you feel aggrieved, as if you still think this Deputy Leader is small!"

Xiao Yunfang joked with him.

"Not small?

I think it's just an empty post.

After you show me the new residence, go about your own business.

We'll talk about recruitment later!"

Ye Liuyun said casually.

"You really find it small!"

Xiao Yunfang sighed; she became this Deputy Leader entirely through her own hardships and effort.

But thinking of Ye Liuyun's abilities, she felt it was indeed a bit small for him.

"Indeed, for you it's certainly a waste of talent! However, you have not a single soldier, so wherever you go it will be inconvenient!"

Xiao Yunfang reminded Ye Liuyun.

"Oh! Then call Pei Yong over, and have him randomly bring a few people over just to fill the façade."

Ye Liuyun said casually.

At that moment, inside the Demon Qi of the Grand Hall of the Royal Mansion, a low chuckle echoed: "I actually want to see whether you have the ability to command troops."

Then, the voice of the Prince of Western Liang sounded again from the hall: "Order Ye Liuyun to lead a campaign in seven days, and eradicate all bandits in the three Liang within half a month."

"Understood."

Someone immediately replied affirmatively and rushed to the Imperial Guard camp to deliver the order.

Now the people outside the hall who attend the Prince of Western Liang finally all know who Ye Liuyun is!

Here, Xiao Yunfang had just taken Ye Liuyun to his new residence when the new order arrived.

After receiving the order, Ye Liuyun looked helplessly at Xiao Yunfang.

"Even the heavens don't want me to rest!"

Xiao Yunfang laughed: "Go recruit troops! It seems the one who promoted you knows well your command strength!"

"Who is it?"

Ye Liuyun hurriedly changed clothes and left, still having Xiao Yunfang think about who else knows of his ability to lead troops.

They thought for a long time but couldn't figure it out, so they simply turned to study the bandits of the three Liang.

"For you it's too easy; the bandits number less than five thousand, far easier than the border battlefield.

So you can complete the mission with ease."

The Imperial Guard's overall combat capability isn't too bad!

Xiao Yunfang explained to Ye Liuyun.

That won't do; either we don't select, or if we select, we must pick elite troops! It's also perfect to use these bandits to drill the troops.

The way of leading troops and the way martial cultivators fight are completely different.

Ye Liuyun said.

I know you're capable.

But we only have seven days to select troops—how is that enough to pick elites! Besides, you at least need to drill a formation and set some rules, right?

Xiao Yunfang also knew that picking satisfactory soldiers wasn't that easy.

Yeah!

Ye Liuyun also nodded, so he could only select troops in the shortest time, and with the remaining time he still had to teach them some formation applications.

When you teach them, can our spear unit come along to learn?

Xiao Yunfang immediately became energized.

Ye Liuyun, however, said with a glum face: "Are you complaining that I have too much time—seven days?"

Can't you wait until I return after suppressing the bandits?

Haha, fine, then I won't make things difficult for you, but I can still come take a look then, right?

Xiao Yunfang also felt it was a bit excessive, so she could only postpone it.

Whatever you want, I'd actually welcome you joining my unit more!

Ye Liuyun laughed.

Dream on! We're of equal rank—what right do you have to join my unit? Hurry up and pick your troops!

Xiao Yunfang gave Ye Liuyun a sideways glance, then was about to take him to the camp.

Wait, first come with me to find Leader Helin Feng!

Ye Liuyun stopped Xiao Yunfang.

What do you want to see him for?

Besides, you must address him as Leader Sir, not call him by name directly!

Xiao Yunfang warned Ye Liuyun.

That depends on whether he cooperates with me this time!

Ye Liuyun lifted his head and rushed straight to the Imperial Guard Leader's command tent.

Xiao Yunfang helplessly shook her head and could only follow.

He knew Ye Liuyun must have come up with a plan, and he also wanted to follow along to see.

Helin Feng also knew that the Xiliang King had given Ye Liuyun only seven days.

But he guessed that the Xiliang King was deliberately testing Ye Liuyun, so he agreed to Ye Liuyun's requests as long as they weren't excessive.

This Leader is quite easy to talk to.

He's very reasonable!

Ye Liuyun sent a voice transmission to Xiao Yunfang.

That's only for you!

Xiao Yunfang replied.

Not long after, over a hundred thousand Imperial Guard troops had gathered inside the main camp.

Helin Feng first introduced Ye Liuyun to the soldiers, then explained that Ye Liuyun would be selecting troops.

Afterward, he also brought out the imprisoned soldiers from the Imperial Guard.

These soldiers had been imprisoned in the dungeon awaiting death for various mistakes.

Minor offenses basically wouldn't land one in the dungeon.

Ye Liuyun demanded these soldiers be brought to him, having Helin Feng hand over authority to deal with them.

The assembled Imperial Guard troops also didn't know what Ye Liuyun intended, and they grew curious.

As a result, Ye Liuyun went to the dungeon's judge and asked each prisoner about their crimes one by one.

Any prisoner who had bullied women or common folk, Ye Liuyun directly executed by beheading.

Those who had committed murder, arson, or robbery, he instead had their shackles removed.