Zhan Long Chapter 767 - Long Xing and Xia Ye

Chapter 767 - Long Xing and Xia Ye 

 In the center of the Royal Army Camp. Not long after, two Generals clothed respectively in red armor and black armor walked into the tent. They were two commanders of the Flame Dragon Army and the Xia Yu Army. They were both ranked as Lieutenant Commanders. The Flame Dragon Army’s Commander was called ‘Long Xing’ and looked to be around thirty five years old. There was a groomed goatee on his chin. He was tall and sturdy, but didn’t look to be very strong. The other commander, who was in charge of the Xia Yu Army, was called ‘Xia Ye’, and was a young general around twenty five years old. He was around my age, and actually managed to climb his way up to this rank. 

The difference was that I, the Royal Army General, was still only ranked militarily as a Lieutenant General. Long Xing and Xia Ye used to also be Lieutenant Generals, and would’ve been the same rank as me. However, these two were also the Crown Prince and the Second Prince’s men. Clearly they were here to suppress me for whenever I showed “abnormal” behavior. 

Long Xing entered the strategy tent with his sword at his hip. He stood before the sand table and smiled, “I, Long Xing, pay my respects to the General. Your reputation precedes you!” 

Xia Ye was also grinning widely. He placed a dagger on the table and smiled, “I, Xia Ye, am also willing to follow the General’s orders, whether it’s through a mountain of blades or a sea of flames, I will go to any lengths!” 

I wryly smiled. I didn’t bother to scold them on their overly flippant attitude. Instead I said, “Xiao Lie, bring some wine. Let’s celebrate the arrival of the Generals Long Xing and Xia Ye!” 

Xiao Lie said, “General, the Royal Army has a new rule that forbids drinking within the tents.” 

I thus replied, “It’s fine, that’s a rule meant for times of war. The great battle has yet to arrive, what’s the problem with some men who want to drink?” 

“Yes, I will go and get it now!” 

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Long Xing picked up his sheathe and placed it on the table as he sat down. He looke

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