About two hours later, the members of the Hua Xia team and the main military leaders of the Sixth Group Army successively arrived at the conference room.
Lin Zhan introduced himself to everyone: "Hello everyone, I am Lin Zhan, and I am also the commander-in-chief of this campaign."
"Our main objective in this campaign is to annihilate the Lizardmen and at the same time transfer the Sixth Group Army to the main battlefield."
Lin Zhan's words shocked everyone present in the Sixth Group Army's meeting.
"Youngsters speak without wisdom; it seems these young ones are unreliable."
"Indeed. The total number of Lizardmen is tens of billions, and fighting in the swamp puts us humans at a disadvantage."
"Precisely. It has been difficult enough for our Sixth Group Army to hold this defense line over the years. What is the higher command thinking, sending these children to fool around."
"Exactly, it's even making our young master join them in this foolishness. If this continues, won't the Jiang family be without a successor?"
Lin Zhan listened to the whispers of the generals below, a faint smile appearing on his lips, but he showed no anger.
Instead, he turned to Jiang Zheng and playfully said, "Old Jiang, it seems you're not very effective here either. If I were in the Fourth and Fifth Group Armies, with just one word from me, the generals below would lead their troops directly to the Lizardmen's lair."
Jiang Zheng pouted and said, "Who compares to your family members? They're like cult leaders. Not to mention anything else, just for Grandpa Lin to establish those two group armies, he engaged in kidnapping, highway robbery, raiding houses, and exterminating entire clans. Every subordinate witnessed these deeds. In such circumstances, how could your Lin family's words not carry weight?"
Jiang Zheng's second grandfather, Jiang Zhongshan, also nodded and said, "What Zheng'er says is true. The Fourth and Fifth Group Armies were essentially seized by Brother Tian alone. As for our Sixth Group Army, it was indeed assembled by everyone."
"Except for my eldest brother's Hundred Battles Legion, my First Legion, and Zheng'er's father's Second Legion, which are directly under the Jiang family, the remaining three legions only behave when they see my eldest brother. After all, those families also contributed money."
"What are you all brats arguing about? Don't you know any rules? Have you become restless because you haven't been disciplined for a few days?"
Jiang Zhongtian and Bai Qi walked in imposingly from outside. It was precisely this group of arrogant and veteran generals that Jiang Zhongtian was reprimanding.
"Greetings, Commander-in-Chief, greetings, Old Ancestor Bai Qi." The generals of the Sixth Group Army immediately saluted them.
Bai Qi listened to their words and said to Jiang Zhongtian beside him, "You've led your troops well, boy. Your salutes even put me behind you."
Since ancient times, Hua Xia has been known as a land of etiquette. Especially in this special era, countless ancestors and predecessors have awakened, and the entire Hua Xia nation is united against external enemies. Countless sons are shedding blood and sacrificing their lives on the battlefield.
Therefore, the teaching of etiquette is even more emphasized. Ancestors are not to be insulted, soldiers are not to be insulted, and martyrs are even less so.
Thus, the behavior of the Sixth Group Army committed the greatest taboo.
Jiang Zhongtian, with a grim expression, scolded everyone: "A bunch of undisciplined brutes, have you forgotten how to write the character 'human'? What you are doing now is not just losing face for yourselves, but also for the Sixth Group Army, and for those fallen comrades."
Lin Zhan smiled and tried to pacify Jiang Zhongtian, saying, "Grandpa Jiang, we are all family, there's no need to get so angry."
Upon hearing Lin Zhan's words, the members of the Sixth Group Army became instantly enraged. However, seeing Jiang Zhongtian's displeased expression, they remained silent.
Lin Zhan ignored the angry gazes directed at him and turned to Bai Qi, saying, "Old Ancestor, has your God of Slaughter Army been mobilized?"
Bai Qi nodded and said, "My God of Slaughter Army and your family's Thunderclap Legion have all been mobilized and are stationed near the Sixth Group Army's command post."
Lin Zhan nodded upon hearing this. He took out a stack of documents from his storage bag and threw them onto the table, saying to the crowd below, "Here are the family profiles of everyone present, including what your families have done, with whom you have been in contact, and all your secrets are recorded here."
"I believe you already know my identity. I hope you will not forget your mission, nor your identity as soldiers, and don't make me personally cut off your heads. Don't doubt it, my reputation is not good, so I can do anything."
He then turned to Jiang Zhongtian and said, "Grandpa Jiang, this is a family matter for your Sixth Group Army, and I will not interfere. I have already dealt with some of their families who have gone too far. Jiang Zheng will explain the details to you later."
Then, he turned to Yamata no Orochi and said, "Yamata, closely protect Commander Jiang, and ensure his safety."
Yamata no Orochi nodded and replied, "Uncle, don't worry. With me here, not a single hair on this little guy will be harmed."
Lin Zhan nodded, stood up, and said to Da Yu and Bai Qi, "Two old ancestors, let's go to my Thunderclap Legion for a drink. If I stay here too long, I fear someone might lose their temper and try to kill me."
Bai Qi pouted and instinctively glanced at Xuan Shang and the four of them behind Lin Zhan, along with the five Iron Eater Beasts of the Tie family. He couldn't help but think to himself, "Damn it, with this entourage, who could possibly kill you, kid? With these great figures protecting you, let alone being here, even those two old undying emperors of the Lizardmen couldn't harm you."
Watching the departing figures of Lin Zhan and his group, Jiang Zhongtian sat in the main seat with a grim expression and said to his old subordinates, "Speak your minds, what is your intention?"
An old general, about the same age as Jiang Zhongtian, stepped forward and said, "Eldest Brother, I know some of our brothers have made mistakes, but Chen Xiaowu, Zhang Dahai, Li Chenglin, and Zhao Cheng, these four brothers are old comrades who have fought the Lizardmen with us for over a decade. For someone from the Lin family to execute them in front of everyone, we cannot swallow this insult."
"Later, we received letters from home and learned that not only were these four brothers executed by him, Lin Zhan, but their families were also either killed or captured by the Lin family. The Lin family is simply purging dissent and wants to monopolize power in Hua Xia!"
Jiang Zheng quietly searched through the documents Lin Zhan had left behind. He took out four copies and handed them to Jiang Zhongtian: "Grandpa, these four individuals were killed by Lin Jiu of the Lin family. Furthermore, Lin Zhan has already informed me. Their families were dealt with by the Embroidered Uniform Guard under Old Ancestor Zhu Di. Please review these first."
Jiang Zhongtian opened the four documents and began to read. The more he read, the angrier he became, until his hands began to tremble.
After finishing the documents, Jiang Zhongtian closed his eyes and pondered for a moment. Then, he threw the documents to the old general, his voice trembling as he said, "Zhongcheng, take a look."