"Your Grace, our Ridge-Sea Academy signed a military pledge with Tang Wen. If you give him a battalion, shouldn't you give me one too?" Gao Qiu protested when he saw this.
"Heh, Ridge-Sea Academy has stood in Great Chu for centuries, with deep roots and many men.
"In money, manpower, and strength, you are a towering tree, while Tang Wen has only a small household. How could he compare with you?
"Besides, the Tang family fought two major battles and wiped out nearly twenty thousand enemies and more.
"They suffered heavy losses too. Consider the Black Cavalry Eight Battalions reinforcements to replenish their numbers. There's no need to bring this up again," Chu Guang said.
"But, my lord..." Gao Qiu tried to continue, but Chu Guang cut him off with a shout. "Dean Gao, every common man bears responsibility for his nation's rise or fall.
"With national disaster upon us, every Chu person has a responsibility.
"Especially Ridge-Sea Academy. As a cradle for nurturing talent, it is all the more a pillar supporting Linghai.
"If you want men, wipe out twenty-three thousand enemies first, then bring it up with me.
"Because the Tang family has already done so."
"As you command!" Gao Qiu's face flushed crimson as he gritted his teeth and agreed.
"Then it's settled. The Linghai Commander-in-Chief's Office will be responsible for the security of the major coastal cities.
"The Tang Family Army and Ridge-Sea Academy will attack the enemy, maneuver against them, and hold them back.
"Only once our campaign in the great Northwest eases will the Imperial Court have troops to transfer here.
"Gentlemen, with national disaster upon us, thank you for your efforts. On behalf of the Imperial Court, I offer you my thanks." Chu Guang cupped his hands.
"Your Grace, Sea Saint City's Black