I'm only one year old, what the heck is a Overturning System?!-Chapter 537 - 225: They All Deserve to Die! (Seeking Monthly Votes)_2

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Chapter 537: Chapter 225: They All Deserve to Die! (Seeking Monthly Votes)_2

"In the previous instances, the court allocated military funds, but the finances were limited, and there was a shortage of armor and weapons for the soldiers. Hence, I could only recruit fifty thousand new soldiers."

"But this time, our Devoted Army has received support from several prominent families in various prefectures, so the military funds, provisions, and equipment are sufficiently provided, allowing us to recruit seventy thousand new soldiers."

Chen Yuan nodded, calculating silently in his heart.

With seventy thousand new troops and thirty thousand veteran soldiers, combined, there are one hundred thousand soldiers, plus the sect disciples cooperating with the Devoted Army...

If trained properly, the power of the Devoted Army should be restored somewhat.

Though not comparing to the Taishan Army or the Wuan Army, it would still form some combat strength, adequately guarding Beixiong Pass.

"Can Grandpa trust our Devoted Army’s Deputy General, Chou Long?"

Zhou Tiance smiled and said, "Yuan Er, your concern for the Devoted Army is truly gratifying."

"As for Chou Long... Rest assured, not only is he your Deputy General, but he is also one of ’Hidden Dragon’s’ gold ranks."

Hidden Dragon...

Chen Yuan’s eyes tensed, showing a slight smile on his face, he nodded, "Grandson will remember this."

Zhou Tiance glanced at him and smiled as he said:

"Today, I’ve already instructed Chen Ke to compile a report on the current status of ’Hidden Dragon’, which I will hand over to you later for review."

Speaking to this point, Zhou Tiance paused, pondering:

"Yuan Er, rest assured that now you’ve succeeded the Marquis position, Grandpa will never intervene in military affairs, nor inquire about ’Hidden Dragon’ matters, furthermore, cough..."

"I can no longer have any connections with the north, you just focus on training the army, and soon perhaps the Holy Emperor will assign you to garrison the northern border."

Upon hearing this, Chen Yuan looked at him calmly, without a ripple of emotion.

He had long lost hope in Zhou Tiance, no longer expecting him to remain in the Marquis Mansion to enjoy his twilight years in peace.

Previous things one by one had already indicated that Zhou Tiance did too many hidden things behind the scenes.

Some matters, up to this day, he still was not quite privy to.

Thinking of this, Chen Yuan directly looked at the Old Marquis and asked:

"Grandpa, can you tell me how you initially connected with the Ten Thousand Mountains?"

This question, Chen Yuan had long wanted to ask, but hadn’t found an appropriate opportunity to voice.

And after reading various books in recent days, he suddenly discovered a clear barrier between the Wei Dynasty and the Demon Court.

The court has dedicated monitors for marquises and soldiers garrisoning the border, even when returning to Kyoto Prefecture, the Black Armor Guard and Night Watch Department also conduct certain monitoring.

Amidst such tight precautions, for the Old Marquis to contact the Demon Court, he must have a more clandestine means.

"This," Zhou Tiance’s complexion slightly changed, looking at Chen Yuan with a somewhat severe expression as he asked:

"Why do you ask about this? Is it that there are demons from the north approaching Kyoto Prefecture to contact you?"

Chen Yuan’s mind stirred, he shook his head and said, "No one has come forth, grandson only wants to prevent future problems."

Demon Court people... "Black Impermanence" Liao Ai?

The scene of Chen Yi killing Liao Ai earlier still vivid in his memory, only at that time Chen Yuan hadn’t associated it with the Old Marquis.

Now hearing the Old Marquis talk of "demons approaching", Chen Yuan suddenly thought of the Black Bone Demon King, who seemed to have means to bypass Wei Dynasty’s monitoring.

If that’s the case, it could indeed serve as a method for the Old Marquis to contact the Demon Court.

Zhou Tiance seemed to breathe a sigh of relief and vaguely said, "In the past, after I donned armor and went north for the first time to garrison the border."

"The Demon Court didn’t approach directly to contact me, but did so through the evil demons embedded within the Devoted Army."

"Bai Shen Sect?"

Chen Yuan suddenly understood, as Bai Shen Sect had always been the Demon Court’s pawns in the Wei Dynasty, they were most appropriate to come forward.

As far as he knew, the Bai Shen Sect had still been active within the Wei Dynasty’s borders recently.

But not engaging in the wanton destruction of the past, instead collaborating with numerous domestic evil demons, biding opportunities to ambush the Wei Dynasty’s proudest youths.

Some had succeeded, like one esteemed youth of the Yu Mountain Sect, killed by a headmaster of Bai Shen Sect and four evil demons.

While some failed, like during that event outside Jizhou Prefecture where a band of evil demons met with heavy casualties.

At this thought.

Chen Yuan suddenly asked, "Grandpa, was ’Black Impermanence’ Liao Ai’s appearance in Kyoto Prefecture a meeting with you?"

Zhou Tiance paused and, with a slightly grim expression, nodded, "You guessed correctly, it indeed met with me."

"What did it say? Or is there something it needs you to do?" Chen Yuan continued to press on.

Zhou Tiance slightly lowered his head, recalling the words of Liao Ai and the Sect Master of Bai Shen Sect, causing inevitable ripples in his calm mind.

After a silent moment.

Zhou Tiance seemed to have made a decision, slowly speaking, "Liao Ai is the pillar responsible for managing the Wei Dynasty’s spies in the Demon Court."

"The day it came to the Marquis Mansion, besides expressing disappointment over the results of the previous two schemes, it deliberately mentioned you."

Chen Yuan was taken aback, "Me?"

Zhou Tiance nodded, sighing, "The northern Demon Court does not trust you, they suspect your agreement to succeed the Marquis position harbors ulterior motives."

"Liao Ai appeared at the Marquis Mansion to advise me to pay attention to your actions, to prevent you from impacting the subsequent plans of the Demon Court."

"..."

Chen Yuan gave him a deep look, fully aware that succeeding the position of Devoted Marquis might not only invoke the Demon Court’s suspicion, perhaps the Old Marquis too...

"Grandpa, don’t forget, grandson succeeded the Zhou Family Marquis position thanks to your grace!"

"Even changing my surname was propelled by you!"

Zhou Tiance showed a bitter smile, naturally understanding the intricate details, but who at the Demon Court would listen to such words?