Jiang Zhanglin's expression stiffened momentarily when General Tang Jinghong assigned him a few unreliable men, "Thank you, General."
General Tang waved his hand dismissively, "Go on."
In truth, General Tang already knew the situation in the villages and towns. Sending Jiang Zhanglin to inspect them once more was also a test of his capabilities.
The face of the former Grand Tutor couldn't be ignored, but Jiang Zhanglin was also a talent worth developing. By putting him through these tests, Tang felt more assured about his future service to the great Ling Empire.
Du Zhaolin, Rong Shennning, and Yi Chuanchuan immediately received a military order, instructing them to follow Jiang Zhanglin's arrangements under penalty of twenty military canes for disobedience.
Du Zhaolin, holding a sieve, joked, "Our delicate skins can't handle twenty lashes. Wouldn't that kill us?"
