Tongtian's disciple asked casually, and it did not seem like a test.
Xiao Zan, however, did not think he could answer His Highness the Crown Prince's offhand remark carelessly. That would be extremely foolish.
"I believe an army's strength lies first in valor, and second in cooperative tactics."
Sect Master Tongtian smiled faintly at that.
"Then how do you intend to train them in valor and cooperation?"
Xiao Zan had clearly come prepared, and he spoke at length.
Sect Master Tongtian thought he was a talented man who truly had great plans in mind!
"How about this? You and I will each command fifteen hundred men. After training for a month, we will have them face off. If you win, I will reward you with one hundred thousand gold pieces!"
Xiao Zan was startled when he heard that.
One hundred thousand gold pieces was far too generous a reward. Although it should not be difficult for His Highness the Crown Prince to produce that sum, Xiao Zan did not dare accept such a lavish reward!
"Alternatively, I could grant you a fief. From then on, it will belong to your family for generations!"
That reward immediately stirred Xiao Zan's heart.
He might not be able to claim one hundred thousand gold pieces, but he could take possession of and control a fief. Moreover, it would greatly advance his plans.
Xiao Zan bowed and accepted the wager!
As for what he would do if he lost, His Highness the Crown Prince had not mentioned it, so Xiao Zan took the initiative to propose it himself.
If he lost, he would spend the rest of his life as His Highness the Crown Prince's servant, until death released him!
That was also an enormous stake.
Although it was not as generous as the