Eternal Life: My Lifespan Increases Daily

Chapter 708: Chapter 462: Taking Office, Changsheng Clan! (Double Chapter)

”I recommend Little Flag Master Yang Zhen under my command, who has participated in the selection once before, and has also killed Su Clan Members in the battle to destroy Su...” Wang Tianshuang said earnestly.

Song Changming glanced at this former superior and nodded.

”Write it down.”

He didn’t need to worry about avoiding suspicion, as he is now the head of the Military Department, in the army he is the one who calls the shots.

Even if he really were to favor his own people, others would have no way to deal with him, only Prince Cui speaking personally would be useful.

Of course, listing Yang Zhen in the candidate list does not require him to go against the crowd.

Yang Zhen’s own strength and achievements meet the conditions, and among the candidates, he is considered an outstanding one.

It’s just the old reasoning that his background is far too different.

But now, Song Changming is Yang Zhen’s biggest support and backing, what can anyone else say?

”Fifth Legion, Little Flag Master, Xu Yuan.” Meng Kunlun spoke next.

He did not give reasons for the recommendation or list battle achievements, but the reputation of Thunder Battle General Xu Yuan was enough to make all the Grand Marshals nod in agreement.

”Write it down.” Song Changming had no reason to hesitate, these were all his old friends.

Even if Meng Kunlun hadn’t mentioned it, he would have lent a hand.

”I recommend Little Flag Master of the Sixth Army, Dou Xuan...”

”I recommend Little Flag Master of the Eleventh Army, Wen Zhen...”

The list began to expand, this time there were four Grand Marshal positions vacant, so the candidate list could include more selections.

Among them were names familiar to Song Changming, as well as some he hadn’t really known.

After all, the vast Military Department, forty-eight Cui Banner armies, hundreds of thousands of soldiers, he couldn’t possibly remember everyone, at best he had impressions of those who made a name for themselves and had illustrious battle achievements.

Song Changming did not make any special distinctions, he just followed the conditions, those who met the requirements were listed without difficulty.

And if someone did not meet the conditions, unless they were as strong as Song Changming was back then, he would also give a chance to list.

With the list more than halfway, suddenly a Grand Marshal stood up, first respectfully paid a courtesy to Song Changming, and then with some hesitation spoke.

”I recommend Little Flag Master of the First Army, Tang Le Mountain...”

Song Changming listened quietly, he still had some impression of this Tang Le Mountain.

Back then Tang Le Mountain didn’t accept that Song Changming could surpass him and take the position of Commander of the Nineteenth Army.

This matter was deeply rooted in his obsession, later when they met again, Tang Le Mountain even contradicted Hu Donghuo, his own Grand Marshal, wanting to compete with Song Changming once more.

In the end, Song Changming shattered his Tao Heart, leaving him dazed and confused.

Now that the First Army’s Grand Marshal Hu Donghuo had already sacrificed himself, it was no surprise that this person recommending Tang Le Mountain also had a Tang family background.

Looking at the person, it was clear the person was aware that Tang Le Mountain had once offended Song Changming.

Now that Song Changming is the Grand Marshal of the Military Department, if he wanted to block Tang Le Mountain’s chance at the position, Tang Le Mountain could forget about ever touching the Marshal’s position in his lifetime.

No way, such is the power of the Marshal.

Therefore, he was concerned that this recommendation might provoke displeasure and restrictions from the new Grand Marshal.

However, upon hearing the name Tang Le Mountain, Song Changming remained calm, simply saying to write it down.

He really didn’t care about the past offense by Tang Le Mountain.

Didn’t care then, won’t care now.

Not to mention Tang Le Mountain is now only at the Innate Perfection Realm, even if he broke through to become a Martial Arts Grandmaster, he wouldn’t pose any threat to Song Changming.

”Thank you, Marshal.” Tang Erde breathed a sigh of relief and sat back down.

He gained new insight into the temperament of this new Grand Marshal, at least he wasn’t petty.

Several hours later, the Grand Marshal candidate list was roughly finalized.

A total of seventy-eight candidates, far exceeding the number during Song Changming’s own selection.

However, since this time four new Grand Marshals are to be selected, such a number of candidates was reasonable, almost encompassing all top talents in the Military Department.

Just as the matter was about to be concluded, the Inspector from the Prince’s Mansion suddenly stood up, saluted, and said: ”Third Grade Military Officer Lord Hu Fanyi, recommended by Lord Hu Tomb, is here to participate in this Grand Marshal selection.”

Upon hearing this, everyone knew the implications; though it was said that Hu Tomb recommended, in reality, it was likely at the behest of Prince Cui.

And they all knew well who Hu Fanyi was.

The third son of Prince Cui, his strength already reached Innate Perfection, the one most likely to step into the Martial Arts Grandmaster Realm after Hu Donghuo among the imperial family descendants.

This time coming to participate in the selection was clearly aimed at inheriting Hu Donghuo’s position and taking over as Commander of the First Army.

”Just as expected...” All the Grand Marshals were unsurprised.

Due to the special nature of the First Army, it has always been led by imperial family descendants, commanding this Military Department elite army.

Originally led by Hu Tomb, then Hu Donghuo, now it would be Hu Fanyi.

It’s called a selection, but it’s actually just a formal process, no one could compete with Hu Fanyi for this position.

”Write it down.” Song Changming nodded in acknowledgement, then instructed.

”Preliminary selection date set for this winter, before the year-end. During this period, please arrange for the candidates to prepare early.”

The reason for setting the date so late and allowing such a long time is considering that, after the battle to destroy Su, many people have suffered significant injuries and are currently in recovery.

Starting the selection at this time would be unfair and would chill those soldiers who fought hard for the imperial family.