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Chapter 145 Patrol
Fang Mingli stood aside, feeling somewhat dissatisfied with Fang Hao, but seeing his elder brother's anger still simmering, he quickly advised, "Brother, Hao'er is young and inevitably makes mistakes, but this matter is not without redemption. The most important thing right now is to nip it in the bud and prevent future troubles."
Fang Mingzhe's anger subsided slightly, and he said coldly, "In that case, Fang Hao, go and make arrangements to closely monitor Liu Shan's every move. Also, try to sow discord between him and Chu Lan. If Liu Shan really becomes the commander of the Imperial Guard, he will be a huge threat to us. Remember, what we need to do is not open confrontation, but covert operations. I want to see results, Fang Hao, don't disappoint me."
Fang Hao stood up tremblingly and nodded repeatedly: "Father, I will certainly live up to your expectations and keep a clear understanding of Liu Shan's movements."
Fang Mingzhe took a deep breath, suppressing his anger. He looked at his second brother and said, "Mingli, I'm entrusting Qu Dacheng and Jiang Xiaoyong to you. Make sure to act secretly and leave no trace."
Fang Mingli nodded in agreement: "Don't worry, brother, I will handle it personally to ensure everything is in order."
After saying that, he turned and left the study.
At this moment, Fang Hao remained kneeling on the ground, not daring to get up.
Fang Mingzhe's gaze was sharp as a knife, sweeping over Fang Hao's head, but he felt a sense of helplessness in his heart.
Although her son was a good-for-nothing, he was still her own flesh and blood.
He took a deep breath, slowly stood up, walked to Fang Hao, and said coldly, "Get out! If there's a next time, I won't let you off easily!"
Fang Hao felt as if he had been granted a pardon and quickly kowtowed, "Thank you, Father. I will remember this forever."
Fang Mingzhe waved his hand impatiently.
Fang Hao staggered out of the study, leaned against the wall, let out a long sigh, but a sinister glint flashed in his eyes.
Fang Mingzhe sat alone in his study, his heart filled with worry and unease. He gazed out the window, his thoughts drifting into the distance.
A breeze blew in through the window, turning the pages of the book. Fang Mingzhe closed his eyes, recalling the glorious past.
In those years, the Fang family rose to prominence amidst trials and tribulations, and he personally laid the foundation for the family's business.
Now, he only hopes that Fang Hao can grow up and take over the heavy responsibility on his shoulders.
However, the future does not seem to be a smooth road, and he must make thorough preparations for the future of his family.
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The following day, under Chu Lan's arrangement, Liu Shan entered the military camp under the pretext of inspecting the Imperial Guards.
Dressed in civilian clothes, he scanned the camp, carefully observing the performance of each soldier and making his own assessment.
The soldiers of the Imperial Guard were mostly from aristocratic families, and they were lazy in their training and had lax discipline.
He couldn't help but frown, knowing full well that under such circumstances, the army's combat effectiveness would be greatly reduced...
Liu Shan saw this and already had a plan in mind.
He walked up to a soldier who was slacking off and asked in a deep voice, "What's your name?"
The soldier lazily looked up, saw Liu Shan's ordinary clothes, and said disdainfully, "Who are you? You dare ask my name?"
Liu Shan sneered and took out Chu Lan's token from his pocket: "I am Liu Shan, the deputy commander of the Imperial Guards, and I am here to inspect the military camp on His Majesty's orders."
"Your subordinate was rude, please forgive me, sir!" The soldier's face changed drastically, and he hurriedly knelt down, saying repeatedly, "Your subordinate did not know you were Commander Liu, please forgive me!"
Liu Shan put away the token, his gaze cold and his tone authoritative: "Get up. From now on, there will be no slackness in the military camp. If anyone violates this rule again, military law will be merciless."
The soldier readily agreed, quickly stood up, and nervously straightened his clothes.
Liu Shan looked around and ordered, "Go and call all the team leaders here. I need to hold a meeting immediately."
His voice was calm, but it was full of undeniable authority.
The soldiers in the camp immediately sprang into action, and after a flurry of activity, the captains arrived one after another.
Liu Shan's sharp eyes swept over every face, and he knew this was the perfect opportunity to reorganize the Imperial Guard.
He cut to the chase: "Captains, the discipline and combat effectiveness of the Imperial Guard are a disgrace to us soldiers. From today onward, we must change this completely. Training must be rigorous to ensure that every soldier meets the highest standards."
Liu Shan paused, then raised his voice and continued, "Anyone who disobeys orders should be reported directly, and I will handle it personally. Furthermore, from now on, every morning and evening, all soldiers in the battalion must undergo additional physical training without fail! Anyone who slacks off will be punished according to military law!"
The soldiers looked at each other, but no one dared to voice their objections. They understood the principle that a new broom sweeps clean.
As Liu Shan finished speaking, the air in the military camp seemed to freeze.
His gaze was like a sharp sword, piercing straight into everyone's heart, leaving no room for escape.
The team captains nodded in agreement, promising to strictly enforce the new discipline and training plan.
Liu Shan understood that change takes time, and that was what he lacked most.
But he also knew that the strictness at this moment was for Chu Lan to be able to maintain his position.
Liu Shan took a deep breath and continued to give orders: "From now on, I will also personally participate in the training and supervise every detail. Only when we are strong can we protect everything we cherish."
Immediately, the soldiers responded in unison.
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Chu Lan stood by the window, gazing at the Imperial Guard camp in the distance, his mind filled with countless thoughts.
Liu Shan's courage and determination pleased him.
Chu Lan knew that only a ruthless general like Liu Shan could revitalize the Imperial Guards and ensure the safety of the throne.
Her gaze drifted to the horizon, as if she could see the burning hope for the future.
Liu Shan's arrival reassured her somewhat, but the undercurrents in the court still worried her.
Chu Lan sighed softly, knowing full well that the complexities of court politics could not be grasped overnight.
"Your Majesty," a palace maid whispered, "Commander Liu requests an audience."
Chu Lan nodded, a barely perceptible hint of joy flashing in her eyes: "Please come in quickly."
Liu Shan entered the imperial study and bowed respectfully: "Your Majesty, the Imperial Guards have been initially reorganized, but it will take time to gain complete control."
Chu Lan nodded: "I understand, thank you for your hard work. The situation in the court is complicated, but with your help, I feel at ease."
Liu Shan raised his head, his gaze firm: "Your Majesty, rest assured, I will do my utmost to help you stabilize the court."
Chu Lan looked at him with eyes full of trust. This loyal general would be her right-hand man in consolidating her power: "With you here, I have nothing to fear."
Feeling Chu Lan's trust, Liu Shan felt a surge of strength within him: "Your Majesty, I will dedicate myself to the country and live up to your trust."
After leaving the Imperial Study, he immediately returned to the training ground.
He knew that only on the front lines could he truly fulfill Chu Lan's expectations.
He toured the area, acknowledging the soldiers' attitude and efforts, while also pointing out existing problems and guiding them on how to improve.
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