If the commander-in-chief is in trouble, the deputy commander can take over the army without consulting his superiors.
The mastermind behind this matter could be Zhao Yunqi, or someone from the Northern Barbarians, the Northern Frontier, the Southern Barbarians, or the Southern Barbarians.
"Send a message immediately, send my father back to the capital as soon as possible, write a memorial to His Majesty requesting that I establish a stronghold for the Xiao family army, and also ask him to allow my father to return to the capital to recuperate."
She had promised the original owner to protect Xiao Yuanshan, so she couldn't let him die. Returning to the capital was safer than going south.
"Yes, Young General!" Xiao Bei changed his words, having calmed down by now.
He was grateful that the princess had stood up during this turbulent time; otherwise, he wouldn't have known what would have become of the Xiao family army.
"I implore Your Majesty again, in consideration of my father's serious injuries, to allow the remnants of the Xiao family army to return to the capital. I believe that General Feng will be able to defend the south."
At that time, troops were named after the families of their generals, and the emperor only had the authority to decide.
Whether it's judging by the loyalty of his subjects, or by controlling his own forces and using the tiger symbol to command the world, the forces under his command can never be from the same group.
Units named after a particular ethnic group naturally gravitate towards that ethnic group.
Although they cannot all become private soldiers, they may not be as effective as others in commanding them.
The unit number will only be removed if the family is expelled, the unit is disbanded, the entire army is wiped out, or there is no successor and the unit is disbanded.
As for Xiao Yuanshan's title of Grand Marshal of the Army, it was given to him by Zhao Yunqi when an unexpected incident occurred back then.
It was never removed after that; it was just a title in normal times, but in times of chaos, this Grand Marshal of the Army could command all the armies in the land.
Of course, not just anyone can take on this responsibility; those who are too powerful and overshadow their superiors are not the wise ones to take it on.
Only Xiao Yuanshan dared to hold the title of Grand Marshal of the Army and Cavalry for more than ten years.
Xiao Zhixing wanted the title of Young Marshal, but unfortunately, even a Marshal needed to be appointed by the emperor, so the title of Young Marshal was even more impossible.
"Yes, Princess, I will have Ji draft a memorial immediately."
Xiao Zhixing wasn't in the mood to investigate why Ji Bai hadn't left and had instead become a civilian employee in the army, seemingly having a good relationship with Huo Baijun.
News of the sudden change in the south has spread, causing unrest and unease outside.
She ordered the war drums to be sounded and led Xiao Bei, Su Zhen, and Zhang Shanhai onto the simple command platform.
Thud! Thud! Thud! Thud thud!
The majestic drumbeats drew the attention of the entire army and also alarmed the enemy forces at Guixiong Pass.
Clad in armor, Xiao Zhixing calmly gazed at the eager eyes below, his mind flashing back to the original owner's brief memories of Xiao Yuanshan—
Bald, with a long beard, arrogant peach blossom eyes, a booming voice, and a burly and domineering presence as he walks.
With two giant axes at his waist, he stood there like an ancient ferocious beast, capable of stopping a child from crying.
However, his occasional smiles sometimes carry a hint of silliness.
She understood somewhat why Xiao Yan had handed the original owner over to Xiao Yuanshan.
That's a man who would spoil his daughter excessively.
Unfortunately, the original owner didn't have time to enjoy his pampering before she passed away.
Xiao Zhixing snapped out of his daze and waved.
Xiao Bei personally unfurled and hung up the Xiao family army flag he always carried with him.
The flamboyant bright red flag unfurled with a whoosh, and everyone watched in solemn silence.
That military flag with the character "Xiao" on it is decorated with mountains and seas.
Xiao Zhixing took it, raised it with one hand, and the flag fluttered fiercely in the wind, becoming even brighter.
"Greetings, Young General!" Everyone knelt down in a rush, while the members of the Xiao family's guards were filled with excitement.
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