Ji Han Grand Commander

Chapter 21. Dragon Tooth Formation

Liu Bei's meaning was very clear. Whether Feng Xi was really taught skills by a god in a dream or it was just a sudden inspiration on his own, as long as it could be of benefit to him, Liu Bei didn't care where he came from.

Feng Xi had no choice but to nod his head repeatedly and muddle through without making any comment.

"Speaking of which, young man Feng, are you confident in this fight?"

After seeing Liu Bei finish speaking, Zhang Fei also asked with great interest.

Zhang Fei asked this question because there were restrictions on the fighting between generals in this competition. Those who participated had to be under 45 years old and their official rank must be lower than the four generals in front, behind, left and right.

Liu Bei's meaning was very simple. We old guys should take a break and give the opportunity to the young people. However, Zhuge Liang knew Liu Bei's deeper meaning. In fact, he wanted to promote Feng Xi and let Feng Xi show his face through the fight.

Liu Bei was not sure that Feng Xi would win in a military fight, but in a general fight, Feng Xi's martial arts were at the level of Zhang Fei and Zhao Yun, so it was almost impossible for anyone in the younger generation to defeat him. Therefore, Liu Bei specifically excluded these old men.

"I am quite confident, but I dare not underestimate the heroes of the world."

Feng Xi is relatively modest. He is neither too arrogant nor too inferior.

Liu Bei nodded with satisfaction, said a few words of comfort, and then let Feng Xi leave on his own.

"Xiu Yuan, Liu Ning and Du Lu came just now, with a flattering look on their faces, as if they wanted to please you."

When Zhang Nan saw Feng Xi coming back, he also reported the situation of the two people truthfully.

"At first they were arrogant, but later they were respectful. It's funny to think about it. These two are just opportunists who are used to bullying the weak and fearing the strong. You can make friends with them in the future, but don't make close friends with them. If one day, the enemy is strong and we are weak, these two will definitely rebel."

Feng Xi also gave Zhang Nan a shot of prevention. Zhang Nan was rather disdainful of the speed at which the two fell out, and he also agreed with Feng Xi's opinion.

The two continued to watch the rest of the military fight. After today's fight, the top four would be decided tomorrow. They had already secured a place, so it all depended on who they would fight against tomorrow.

"General Feng, you've kept me waiting!"

After the duel ended, Feng Xi and Zhang Nan were about to leave when they were stopped by two big men. Looking closely, they found that they were Liu Ning and Du Lu.

"So it's General Liu and General Du, what can I do for you?"

Feng Xi's attitude was neither hot nor cold, which made the two of them feel a little relieved. If Feng Xi had ridiculed them like they did, the matter would have been difficult to resolve.

"Today we have become acquainted with each other, why don't we go for a drink together?"

Liu Ning extended an olive branch, but Feng Xi still shook his head seriously.

"It's not that Feng doesn't want to give you two face, but a few months ago Feng fell off his horse because he was drunk. Since then, he has vowed to quit drinking and cannot accompany you."

Feng Xi's words were half true and half false. He had not vowed to quit drinking, but he had indeed not drunk any alcohol recently.

"Is that so? Then General Feng will have to communicate with us more in the future so that we can learn from him."

The two finally left with a wry smile. After they walked away, Zhang Nan also spat in disdain.

"These two are just as you said, shameless. They were so arrogant before the game, but now they are so hypocritical. It's disgusting."

"Wen Jin, you must learn to be patient. There are many kinds of people in the world, and not everyone is as straightforward as you. There are those who change their minds according to the situation, those who flatter others, and those who scheme against you. You must not be influenced by them and lose your nature."

Feng Xi still gave Zhang Nan some advice. As a person from the later generations, Feng Tuanan had seen a wide variety of beings and had developed a lot of immunity to them.

"Don't be idle tonight, practice a few rounds with me, so that I can adjust my condition and prepare for the fight the day after tomorrow." Feng Xi also followed the mentality of "I miss the people but I haven't slept yet" and arrested Zhang Nan's strong man. Who told this kid to have nothing to do every day and spread the news that he had a divine master to teach him martial arts?
"Still practicing? You can defeat me in less than three moves. You are already very strong. Why don't we study the battle formation?"

Zhang Nan didn't know what Feng Xi had done. He would catch him and practice with him every now and then. Logically, he should be able to hold out longer if he gradually became familiar with his spear skills.

But the fact was just the opposite. Except for the first time when he was knocked down by a few moves, he was able to fight Feng Xi for twenty or thirty rounds afterwards if he cheered up.

After Feng Xi taught him the Yue Family Spear, he even fought him for more than 40 rounds. But Feng Xi became more and more courageous, and a few days ago, he put the tip of his spear against his throat after only three rounds.

"Even if I don't need to practice, don't you need to practice too? It's just right for us to teach each other moves and deepen our proficiency. It also saves you from losing a fight to others and losing face for nothing."

Feng Xi was dismissive of Zhang Nan's excuses. Even if he had no experience beating Zhang Nan, did that mean Zhang Nan had no experience beating him?

If Zhang Nan could master the Yue family spear, it would be easy for him to become a first-rate general. He was already at the top of the second-rate level, and now he was on the edge of the first-rate level.

Zhang Nan was helpless. After the two returned to the army, they imitated Zhang Fei's old deeds and lit torches everywhere to brighten the parade ground. Both of them held spears and started fighting in the parade ground under the cover of night.

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"In the third match, the personal guards under General Feng Xi of the Front Army will face off against the troops under General Xiang Chong of the Yamen Army!"

"Ok?"

Feng Xi was also stunned when he heard a familiar name.

"General Xiang Chong has a kind and fair character and is knowledgeable about military affairs. He was tried in the past and the late emperor praised him as capable. That is why the public elected Chong as the governor."

This is exactly the words of praise Zhuge Liang used for Xiang Chong in "The Memorial to the Emperor on Departure from the Capital".

"General Feng, nice to meet you."

When I met the other party, he was just as I had imagined, with the demeanor of a Confucian general, not arrogant or impatient, and had no hostility towards me. He was completely in a friendly attitude towards communication.

"You are too polite, Juwei. I have heard that Juwei is quite capable in commanding troops. I am very lucky to meet him today."

Feng Xi naturally had a good attitude towards Xiang Chong, a capable and humble good man. Xiang Chong did not expect that this general, who was highly praised by the King of Hanzhong, was also humble. The two of them had a very pleasant conversation.

"There is something I don't understand, I hope Xiuyuan can enlighten me."

The two of them looked at Xiang Chong's personal guards who were being defeated one-sidedly on the field, and Xiang Chong suddenly asked a question.

"It's okay to say anything that's a big mistake, and I won't hesitate to tell you everything I know."

"What kind of variation of the fish scale formation that Xiu Yuan's personal guards used yesterday was it? I have never seen it used like this before."

As expected, some people were quite curious about this, and Feng Xi was not reluctant to keep it to himself.

"This is a variation that someone came up with after referring to the Crane Wing Formation. This formation is different from the traditional fish scale formation. Rather than fish scales, it is more like dragon teeth. It bites the enemy formation with a single movement, and then slowly chews it."

"Dragon Tooth Formation...? Great, but this formation seems to be quite demanding on the quality and mobility of the soldiers."

Xiang Chong was also an extraordinary person. He could tell at a glance that the requirements of this formation were very strict. Soldiers had to obey orders and cooperate closely with each other.

(End of this chapter)