Chapter 1393 - 340: Bestowing a Marquis Title (Part 3)

Chapter 1393: Chapter 340: Bestowing a Marquis Title (Part 3)

In comparison to the watermelon he’s about to reap, losing a bit of sesame isn’t painful for Lord Zheng.

After all, what’s being handed over are just craftsmen, but the people from Tianji Pavilion and the core talents trained by San’er back then will definitely not be given away.

"Regarding the upcoming war matters, you don’t need to participate for now. Firstly, accompanying this Prince allows me to further teach you military governance; secondly, you can ensure your troops have proper rest and recuperation."

"The upcoming war matters, I don’t need to participate?"

Lord Zheng suddenly felt a bit unreal.

He was merely thinking he could rest for two months, recuperate a bit, but Prince Jingnan seems to intend to give him an extended vacation.

"For now, that’s the arrangement. The upcoming war, including the final assault on Town South Pass, I don’t intend for your troops to participate either."

I don’t need to go fight Town South Pass?

Lord Zheng was not happy,

Instead, he felt a bit apprehensive.

It’s well-known that Prince Jingnan treats him well, that’s indisputable. But Prince Jingnan is not someone who single-mindedly provides special benefits. When he uses him, he’s never hesitated or held back.

The reason for receiving favor from Prince Jingnan, besides some miscellaneous reasons, the most important fact is, as long as he can eat well, when sent out for tasks, he never disappoints Prince Jingnan.

Thus, being so generous this time, being treated so well, eventually...

Prince Jingnan looked at Zheng Fan’s expression;

In fact, just as familiar as Zheng Fan is with him, frequently mimicking and analyzing his actions and intentions in discussions with the devils;

Prince Jingnan actually understands Zheng Fan very well too.

"I will not harm you."

"Prince, how you speak! I never thought you’d harm me."

"Let your troops recuperate well, indeed I have great use for them, but it’s still early, this campaign against Chu won’t end shortly."

"Yes, Prince."

Tian Wujing stood up and walked to the door.

Lord Zheng followed, and both stood at the door together.

The sun is pretty good today, the just awakened Lord Zheng felt a bit dizzy from the sun’s rays.

"Though you won in the end, though winning is the ultimate reason, the issue of Shi Yuantang in East Mountain Castle, you probably didn’t know."

"Yes, Prince, indeed, I truly didn’t know. In fact, when the Chu army charged out from within the city, I was indeed quite stunned."

"Thus, I still believe next time, you should opt to temporarily withdraw, handling military matters should also consider finesse.

I’m still here,

therefore,

you don’t need to gamble your life yet."

The green hills remain,

with more firewood yet.

Lord Zheng nodded. Hearing this, he naturally felt warmth and gratitude, responding instantly:

"I understand. Actually, at that time, it was just irrational impulse, with a bit of dissatisfaction in my heart."

"Haha, if outsiders knew that our Yan’s celebrated battlefield hero Lord Pingye is also someone who acts on impulse, many would drop their jaws."

"Isn’t it thanks to you, Prince, who has my back? I know, even if I lose badly and fall hard, as long as you are here, I’ll have a chance for resurgence."

"No, you don’t think that way."

"Prince..."

"You don’t care." Tian Wujing turned his face, his deep eyes staring at Zheng Fan, "Because you don’t care, you’re indifferent."

"Prince, I, I do care..."

"In the street, among civilians, indeed there are such people, typically frugal and meticulous, but when truly facing matters, they have the spirit to spend all their fortune to start anew.

You are this type of person; seemingly you care most about this foundation, yet when seeking personal satisfaction, you are more decisive than anyone.

Perhaps, this is what Shi Yuantang didn’t anticipate, thus he lost and perished.

For a general, having such a mindset is indeed beneficial, reducing many constraints."

"Prince..."

Just then,

Gou Moli, informed by Jin Shuke about Lord Zheng’s awakening, rushed over hurriedly to pay respects.

"Lord, subordinate I..."

Then,

Gou Moli saw the gilded armored figure standing beside Lord Zheng.

"Thump!"

Gou Moli immediately kneeled. He truly didn’t know Prince Jingnan was here.

Because Prince Jingnan came swiftly and Gou Moli, aiming for speed, entered from the back door, hence didn’t encounter the front guards.

Prince Jingnan’s gaze fell upon Gou Moli.

Gou Moli immediately felt the immense pressure like a mountain weighing down upon him.

Back then under his command were tens of thousands of wild riders, providing the poise to play against Tian Wujing.

Now Gou Moli, just emerging and showing promise, is no longer his former self.

Luckily, Prince Jingnan seemingly did not particularly mind him, despite knowing from Zheng Fan that the wild leader is in Zheng Fan’s team.

Tian Wujing slightly raised his head to look at the sky, saying:

"After recuperating for several more days, come to the King’s Tent to find me."

"Yes, Prince."

"Is it necessary for me to visit Gongsun Zhi and Gong Wang?"

"Well... I don’t think it’s necessary, Prince." Lord Zheng replied.

Tian Wujing raised his hand,

"I wasn’t asking you."

Then,

Tian Wujing pointed to the kneeling Gou Moli,

"I was asking him."

Gou Moli immediately raised his head, saying:

"Reply to Prince, General Gong Wang and General Gongsun Zhi, our Lord has already managed that well."

Upon hearing this, Tian Wujing nodded.

Following this,

Tian Wujing suddenly asked:

"Zheng Fan, is your title Lord Pingye inheritable without reduction?"

Zheng Fan immediately replied:

"Reply to Prince, it is not."

A non-heritable title would be downgraded when passed to his son, further downgraded to his grandson, and if unfortunate, might not just decrease by one rank.

Lord Zheng immediately added: "Please rest assured, Prince, I will strive for more merits to make it inheritable without reduction."

Tian Wujing shook his head.

Zheng Fan seemed a little confused.

Tian Wujing spoke:

"Even an inheritable title of a Lord, holds little significance."

"Uh..."

Tian Wujing turned around, looking at Zheng Fan, said:

"Zheng Fan."

"I am here."

"After the campaign against Chu, let’s confer you a Marquis title."