The events at the training ground spread throughout Shanhaiguan at lightning speed, and Lin Xuan was inevitably thrust into the spotlight.

In an instant, everyone's attention was focused on Lin Xuan.

They were eager to see how Lin Xuan would react after taking over the First Army.

Unfortunately, they were disappointed.

For three consecutive days.

Lin Xuan stayed inside the 23rd team's camp and didn't leave.

Three days later.

early morning.

Lin Xuan had just returned from the ancient era when Lu Zhantian arrived, bringing with him his appointment letter as the commander-in-chief of the First Army.

"Hahaha……"

Lu Zhantian laughed and handed the letter of appointment to Lin Xuan, saying, "This is the letter of appointment, Lin Xuan. Now you can rest assured!"

"You can now freely take over the First Army."

Thank you.

Lin Xuan remained calm, casually accepting the appointment letter. With a wave of his hand, a round bead flew out and hovered in front of Lu Zhantian.

It was a spatial treasure that contained 150,000 catties of Tianyun Sand Gold.

Lin Xuan knew very well that Lu Zhantian's personal visit was definitely not just to deliver an appointment letter to him.

The main reason is Tianyun placer gold.

So before Lu Zhantian could speak, Lin Xuan took out the item.

To be honest, this stuff is useless to him; Heavenly Cloud Gold Sand is the main material for making the Evil-Slaying Crossbow.

But without the necessary manufacturing process, it's just a pile of scrap metal.

It's meaningless for him to hold it.

He has now successfully taken up the position of First Army Commander, although the process was somewhat tortuous and unsatisfactory.

But the result was good in the end.

Lin Xuan had no intention of making things difficult for Lu Zhantian, so he simply handed over the Heavenly Cloud Sand Gold.

"All the Tianyun placer gold is inside."

Lin Xuan glanced at Lu Zhantian and said coldly, "I haven't touched a single ounce. You can take a count. If there's nothing else, I won't see you off..."

Lu Zhantian's lips twitched slightly. He took the bead and examined it for a while.

He then smiled and nodded, saying, "No problem, Lin Xuan... I'll be handing over the First Army to you from now on. I'll take advantage of the time today to hand it over to you."

The positions of the six commanders are currently vacant, and arrangements should be made as soon as possible.

"Don't worry, I have my own plans, so there's no need to trouble you, General."

Lin Xuan waved his hand, showing no interest.

To be honest, he didn't have a good impression of Lu Zhantian.

Although this old guy was mostly acting in the name of the Great Xia, I really disliked his style of doing things.

I don't want to have too much interaction with them.

Lu Zhantian obviously knew this as well, and without saying a word, he took the bead and turned to leave.

only!

When he reached the courtyard gate, he suddenly stopped, turned to Lin Xuan, and said, "Lin Xuan... I know that after you take over the First Army, you will carry out sweeping reforms."

But I must remind you of something.

Be very careful, lest it backfire...

That was you, not me.

Lin Xuan sneered, unconvinced.

Lu Zhantian was right; he would indeed reform the First Army. But the things Lu Zhantian worried about were not what he was worried about at all.

Because he wasn't like Lu Zhantian, who, in the First Army, would execute anyone who dared to cause trouble.

Those who are not convinced, just kill them all.

After Lu Zhantian left, Lin Xuan picked up the appointment letter, glanced at it, and sneered, "From today onwards, the First Army belongs only to me, Lin Xuan..."

The next day!

First Army Headquarters, Council Hall.

Lin Xuan sat at the head of the table, with Su Changfeng and Ling Zhan standing on either side.

Besides, there were more than a dozen people sitting in the hall.

Men, women, young and old are all included.

These are all deputy commanders of the First Army.

The First Army has one Grand Commander, six Commanders, and eighteen Deputy Commanders.

As early as yesterday.

Lin Xuan had already ordered Su Changfeng and others to notify the eighteen deputy commanders of the First Army to attend a meeting in this council hall at nine o'clock this morning.

It is now 9:30.

Only twelve people showed up; six were missing.

"Who else hasn't arrived yet?"

Lin Xuan's gaze swept over the twelve deputy commanders in the hall, then he asked in a deep voice.

"Reporting to the Commander-in-Chief, six people have not yet arrived, including two deputy commanders who are away on missions and will not be able to return in time."

The remaining four people did not come, for reasons unknown.

Perhaps, I overslept…

Su Changfeng seemed to be joking, but his eyes were incredibly gloomy.

"I overslept."

Lin Xuan's eyes flashed with murderous intent, and he said coldly, "I think you're dissatisfied with me as your commander! In that case... you don't need to come anymore."

Draft a document to inform the entire army that these four people have been dismissed from their posts…

"Yes, Commander-in-Chief."

Su Changfeng quickly agreed.

The two men, working in unison, immediately decided the future of the four deputy commanders.

For a moment, the atmosphere in the hall became somewhat eerie.

The twelve deputy commanders all had different expressions, and secretly gasped.

A new broom sweeps clean, and Lin Xuan's first act was to dismiss four deputy commanders—truly ruthless.

but!

Just thinking about how, three days ago, six commanders had died under Lin Xuan's blade...

They felt relieved, thinking that Lin Xuan had been merciful enough today by not ordering the execution of the four absent deputy commanders.

"Gentlemen, the reason I called you here today is very simple... just one thing..."

Lin Xuan ignored the expressions of the twelve deputy commanders in the hall and said coldly, "The First Army will begin the competitive selection process."

A week later, the entire army held a competition.

The assessment is conducted from multiple perspectives, including combat effectiveness, troop command, and tactics.

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