Jing Yun knelt on one knee, waiting for my orders.
"I appoint you Grand Marshal of the Armies. You will command the army and direct this battle." I had nothing flowery to say, so I directly handed the mission over to Jing Yun.
Jing Yun was stunned. He had never expected that I, who had just given him such a thorough dressing-down, would actually grant him the most powerful official title. He was instantly overwhelmed with gratitude. "Thank you for promoting me, City God! How could Jing Yun not give his life in your service?"
All the generals were envious beyond measure. However, Jing Yun had accumulated tremendous prestige in a very short time. Even those who did not support him could no longer speak up now. After all, even I had switched to supporting Jing Yun.
Everyone still obeyed my orders. Though there were many new faces, the stories of how I had led troops through battle all the way here were enough for the veterans to tell them.
Thinking back, since I had first made my name, I had won every battle and had never tasted defeat. Everyone probably regarded me as a legend by now. From the resolute support in the generals' eyes, I saw the hope of victory as well.
"I'll leave the deployment of the battle plans entirely to you. I have something else to take care of first. Come find me if anything is unclear, but I trust your abilities." I smiled and patted Jing Yun on the shoulder.
"Thank you for appreciating me, City God. Jing Yun... Jing Yun will certainly not fail in his mission." Jing Yun was genuinely moved this time. He immediately began discussing the subsequent battle situation and the arrangement of formations with a group of senior generals, speaking