Strange smiles appeared on the faces of the soldiers present. Without question, the foremost man in the army was the Grand Academician, the Deer Gate Marquis, and the second was naturally this Pearl River Marquis. Yet now, not only had the Deer Gate Marquis failed to notify the Pearl River Marquis of a discussion of important matters, he even refused to let Fang Yun participate. This was practically an act of humiliation.
"The Deer Gate Marquis has gone too far!" Fang Yun immediately flared up, imitating Zhang Longxiang's temperament.
Wei Changxian continued smiling. "Marquis Zhang, you have wronged our marshal. Our marshal knows that you have only just left prison and have not commanded troops for years. It would hardly be good if you embarrassed yourself at a military council. In my view, once we reach Pearl City, you can command troops again. It will not be too late to attend the councils after you have familiarized yourself with them."
"I have an important matter to report to the Deer Gate Marquis," Fang Yun said.
A few veterans faltered slightly. Fang Yun was, after all, the dignified Pearl River Marquis, yet he had actually used the words "report to." Clearly, he had already humbled himself sufficiently. This Zhang Longxiang seemed far better than the rumors suggested.
Wei Changxian smiled. "Marquis Zhang, it is not that I do not wish to take you there, but that it truly would be inconvenient. How about this? Wait a little longer, and we can discuss it after the military council ends?"
"I have already waited nearly an hour, and now you want me to wait again? As the Pearl River Marquis and a Hanlin Academician in this army, am I not qualified to participate in its deliberations?" Fang Yun demanded, staring into Wei Changxian's