Chapter 520: Dont Just Think Bad

Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations

After a full morning of rest, Qin Silong received a confidential letter from Su Bin around noon. The second batch of 20 elite soldiers from the Dragon Phoenix Hall had arrived.

These were highly skilled fighters, primarily trained to safeguard important figures within the Dragon Phoenix Hall as secret guards. Occasionally, they undertook missions, including a.s.sa.s.sinations, to protect individuals unaffiliated with the Dragon Phoenix Hall. Of course, their services came at a cost.

However, since the Dragon Phoenix Hall suffered significant setbacks, they had refrained from taking on external missions.

Su Bin didnt disclose his ident.i.ty to Qin Silong, merely mentioning that he and his wife were acquainted with members of the Dragon Phoenix Hall. All dealings, including the acquisition of confidential information, were transactions settled with silver.

Out of consideration for the bigger picture, Qin Zhenzhen kept Fourth Brother Su Bins secret.

Yet, Qin Silong wasnt oblivious. He had long suspected that Su Bin harbored a hidden agenda.

From the letter, Qin Silong also received uplifting newshis little sister was expecting.

He chuckled to himself; he was going to be an uncle!

However, he decided to keep the good news to himself, maintaining a certain distance. Despite being in the same military camp, they served in different units.

The camp was divided into four subordinatesnorth, south, east, and westeach under the command of a minor general. General Chen, the overall commander, oversaw these four generals, and the entire military camp fell under the jurisdiction of the old general.

Qin Silong hailed from the east, whereas Su Ping was stationed in the west as a centurion under Captain Yang.

Captain Yang, incidentally, served under Deputy General Lin.

News of the discord between Deputy General Lin and Qin Silong had permeated throughout the army. Deputy General Lin disapproved of Qin Silongs delay tactics, leading to a heated altercation within the military tent. Deputy General Lin nearly succ.u.mbed to the intensity of Qin Silongs presence, but it failed to deter Qin Silongs course of action.

Qin Silong insisted that unless Deputy General Lin took charge in his stead, he wouldnt heed his commands.

This issue sparked fervent discussions in private.

I cant fathom the higher-ups reasoning. Throughout history, an army cant function with two leaders.

While Qin holds the t.i.tle of commander-in-chief, his authority extends only to the thousand soldiers under him and those hastily recruited. Most of the military power still rests with Deputy General Lin.

The animosity between them is truly fatal.

Qin should be unwilling to accept this. Since hes been promoted to a major general, he should be granted real authority, right?

But theres still the need to have Deputy General Lin accompany him.

I empathize with Qins grievances, but these are distinct matters. War is war, and battle spirit is crucial. We cant afford to delay opportunities over personal grudges.

Its not feasible to handle it like a child.

The majority of the men in the military camp were pa.s.sionate about the matter, expressing disagreement with Qin Silongs approach. Su Ping shared these sentiments.

Various acquaintances attempted to counsel Qin Silong, but his subordinates blocked all attempts, claiming, The general is not available.

Even those who knew about his familial ties with Qin Silong and sought to meet with him faced a similar response. Surprisingly, Su Ping remained composed and spoke in defense of Qin Silong.

The fact that Qin ascended to the rank of major commander suggests he possesses something extraordinary. Maybe his approach to warfare is indeed the right one.

Rather than a.s.suming the worst, lets consider the possibility of the best outcome..