Who put the yellow robe on me?

Chapter 191 Test of Humanity

Jiang Chen's eyes flashed with satisfaction, and he nodded: "Very good."

He looked at the map again and pointed at a few fortresses. "What about these checkpoints?"

Xianyu Linyuan and Xuanyuan Feiyan looked at each other and finally decided to tell everything.

Xianyu Linyuan spoke slowly, his voice filled with helplessness: "Although the border defense of the Western Region is tight, due to frequent conflicts between tribes, there is a lack of internal unity.

Especially in the northwest border, due to the harsh climate and the constant invasion of desert sandstorms, the garrison there is weak and supplies are scarce."

Xuanyuan Feiyan took over the conversation, pointing to another spot on the map. "Although these cities in the southwest are home to many elite troops, their supply lines are too long. If they're attacked, they'll easily run out of food. Furthermore, while the Western Regions army is numerous, their morale is low, making it difficult for them to form a united force."

As Jiang Chen listened, he quickly processed this information in his mind.

Military rations, military rations again!

Since ancient times, military rations have always been the key factor in victory or defeat in wars between two sides!

Jiang Chen narrowed his eyes, his fingers lightly brushing the sword at his waist, as if he was thinking about something.

Not far away, Xianyu Linyuan and Xuanyuan Feiyan stood side by side, staring at Jiang Chen nervously.

"Your Highness," Xianyu Linyuan finally broke the silence, his voice low but with a hint of respect, "What are your plans next? Will you take further action against the Western Regions?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chen turned around, his eyes calm and sharp, with complex emotions flashing in his eyes.

After a long moment, he revealed a faint smile and said in a relaxed tone, "If I let you lead the troops to attack the Western Regions, can you ensure a complete victory?"

This question seemed ordinary, but Jiang Chen's gaze was like a sharp sword, piercing through the hearts of Xianyu Linyuan and Xuanyuan Feiyan.

Both of them were battle-hardened generals, but when faced with Jiang Chen's questions, they couldn't help but feel a little nervous.

"This..." Xianyu Linyuan and Xuanyuan Feiyan looked at each other, and their hesitation was immediately revealed.

Xuanyuan Feiyan's throat moved slightly, as if she wanted to say something, but she held it back. Their eyes were full of embarrassment and uneasiness.

Jiang Chen saw it clearly, he knew that these two people's feelings towards the Western Regions were more complicated than anyone else's.

Xianyu Linyuan was born in the Western Regions and grew up on that land, while Xuanyuan Feiyan's family died in war on the border of the Western Regions.

Asking them to attack the Western Regions is equivalent to asking them to face their past and bloodline.

After a moment's silence, Xuanyuan Feiyan finally gritted her teeth, a hint of determination appeared in her eyes, her knees softened, and she suddenly knelt down in front of Jiang Chen, kowtowed heavily.

His voice was hoarse, but full of determination: "The lives of this general and my brother are all saved by Your Highness. This general is willing to go through fire and water for Your Highness, and will not hesitate to fight in the Western Regions!"

Jiang Chen listened to Xuanyuan Feiyan's answer, and a hint of coldness flashed across his eyes.

He could naturally see that Xuanyuan Feiyan's heart was not really so determined. The words "I will fight in the Western Regions at all costs" were clearly filled with hidden pain and struggle, and she even forced herself to say them.

Sure enough, after a moment of silence, Xian Yu Linyuan slowly knelt down, but his head was lowered very low, and his fists were clenched at his sides, as if he was trying hard to suppress some emotion.

He didn't say anything, but just kept kowtowing, his forehead making a "dong dong" sound on the ground. The heavy sound of his kowtowing seemed to be telling of his reluctance to leave the Western Regions.

"Yeah," Jiang Chen muttered to himself, his eyes cold and calm, "Who would really be willing to point a sword at their own people? If they really agreed so readily, it would make me suspicious."

He knew very well that if a man could betray his homeland without hesitation, he could just as easily betray his current master.

The hesitation of these two people actually made Jiang Chen feel a little relieved. After all, loyalty and determination often do not come from a momentary promise, but from the persistence deep in the heart.

Jiang Chen did not immediately respond to their request. He just nodded slightly, his voice still calm: "What if I ask you to attack other countries like Beiqiang or Bashu?"

This time, the two men answered almost simultaneously, their voices loud and clear without hesitation: "We are willing to serve Your Highness at our utmost service!"

At that moment, Xianyu Linyuan and Xuanyuan Feiyan's eyes seemed to be burning with strong fighting spirit and determination.

This resolute response made Jiang Chen smile slightly in his heart.

He understood that facing enemies who had no blood relationship with them, these two people were able to attack without hesitation, which just proved their complicated feelings towards the Western Regions.

"Good! Very good!" Jiang Chen laughed, a hint of relief in his tone. "You should go reunite with your families first. Rest well today. Tomorrow you will compete with General Annan and others in swordsmanship to see how good you are."

"Yes!" Xuanyuan Feiyan and Xianyu Linyuan answered in unison, then bowed and retreated.

Watching the two people's backs gradually disappearing, Jiang Chen's smile gradually faded, replaced by a trace of cold contemplation.

At this moment, General Zhong Wenbin slowly stepped forward, his brows slightly furrowed, and a hint of doubt in his voice: "Your Highness, I am a little confused... Are you really planning to let them lead the troops to attack the Western Regions?"

Jiang Chen heard this, but a smile still appeared on his face. His tone was calm: "General, their ability to command troops is indeed rare, but if they were really asked to attack their own homeland, do you think they would rebel?"

The general pondered for a moment and shook his head: "I don't know, Your Highness, I hope you can give me some advice."

Jiang Chen looked at the Liangzhou City in front of him with a deep gaze, as if he could see the desert and battlefield in the distance through the city wall.

His voice was low, yet filled with a calm and resolute determination. "Actually, I don't know if they will rebel. It may or may not happen. But no matter what, I won't leave my fate in the hands of others."

When the general heard this, he was stunned for a moment, and then he showed a look of sudden enlightenment.

Jiang Chen smiled calmly and continued, "We have many outstanding generals, including the eldest and second sons. I will not fight a battle that I am not sure of winning, nor will I entrust my fate to those who waver. Human nature cannot stand the test!"

The general nodded, his heart full of admiration.

He finally understood that although Jiang Chen seemed to be training new generals, he was actually accumulating his own strength, not relying on anyone, and keeping the dominance of the future firmly in his own hands.

Just as the two were about to conclude their conversation, an attendant hurried over, his expression tense. "Your Highness, spies report that the Western Regions have withdrawn their troops from Yizhou, Tingzhou, and Gaochang, but there are signs of unrest among the people of Gaochang."

Jiang Chen's eyes narrowed as he sneered, "Oh? I'd like to see what kind of waves the Western Regions can stir up."