Chen Ye came from a humble background and sat at the very end of the conference hall, watching coldly as the heads of the various families argued back and forth to finalize the dispatch of troops to Nanhu Prefecture.
From start to finish, Xie Xuan'an and the others did not consult his opinion at all, as if his person simply did not exist.
Chen Ye did not harbor any resentment either.
He knew clearly in his heart that in the eyes of these aristocratic families, he was merely an "upstart" who had struck it lucky, fortuitously winning the Cui Family's appreciation and coincidentally capturing Linchuan City, which was why he had been enfeoffed as a pavilion marquis and the Tiger-Awe General.
To genuinely discuss origins and lineage, he was not even fit to carry the shoes of those aristocratic scions.
Since they did not ask for his opinion, he was just as well-pleased not to speak, especially since he already knew Xie Xuan'an's plan a step in advance.
After concluding the meeting, he returned to his quarters.
Chen Ye summoned several of his crucial subordinate generals, preparing to make arrangements before the expedition.
Zhuang Chaoyang, Jiang Yi, Su Guang, and the others arrived one after another after receiving the summons.
Seeing Chen Ye's solemn expression, everyone knew there was serious business to impart, and they stood at attention one by one.
Seeing that everyone had arrived, Chen Ye got straight to the point and said, "The lords above have decided to set off for Nanhu Prefecture in two days to exterminate the Heavy Martial Pavilion.
We will naturally have to go over.
This time, I plan to take half of the brothers across, with new recruits and veterans each accounting for half.
Zhuang Chaoyang, Jiang Yi, the two of you