noffsinger Chapter 452 Cornered
Chapter 452 Cornered
With Yan San's promise, all the commanders and high-ranking officers compromised, and even the commanders of the Third and Fourth Armies acquiesced without saying a word.
Han Jingshuo's hands were clenched tightly under the table. He knew that, driven by immense interests, no one would voice any objections to Yan San.
Yan Sanyou's dark eyes suddenly looked over, causing Han Jingshuo to be slightly taken aback.
"The border defense reports for the south and west have not been submitted to me for review for three months. Does General Chen know the reason?" Yan San's casual question startled General Chen, who was in charge of the headquarters guard.
General Chen's hesitation drew everyone's attention. He quickly realized what was happening and hurriedly explained, "I submit my monthly reports on time, but..."
He opened his mouth but couldn't speak. Han Jingshuo and Han Yuanzheng were right beside him. How could he say that the report was submitted to Han Jingshuo, and not to the marshal who commanded the military?
"The garrison report must be delivered directly to me. Doesn't General Chen know that?" Yan San's eyes suddenly turned cold, and his powerful aura pressed down relentlessly, causing General Chen to break out in a cold sweat.
"Yes, it was my mistake!" General Chen immediately stood up and bowed. He knew that the marshal was using him as a pretext to attack the Han family.
In the past, reports were always submitted to Han Yuanzheng for review first, and only then were they forwarded to the Marshal for his personal review. The Marshal had never raised any objections to this before, but no one expected him to make a fuss now!
The First Legion has now become the leader of the six legions, and even has the potential to surpass the headquarters!
With powerful weapons and technology as his backing, coupled with the newly released new drugs, the marshal's reputation in the empire has been pushed to its highest point. He no longer needs to tolerate the Han family or anyone else. It is no longer possible to fool him as before.
General Chen was filled with regret for not being alert immediately. He also did not expect that the young marshal in front of him could be so calm and patient, waiting until he had an absolute advantage before launching an attack on them.
The military and political headquarters is no longer solely controlled by the Han family.
Yan San remained silent with cold eyes, the silent pressure emanating from him almost crushing General Chen. He never knew that a 27-year-old could have such a terrifying aura; they had really underestimated him in the past!
"General Chen neglected his duties and was ordered to be given a demerit, his performance-based military merits were revoked, he was demoted by half a rank, but his position was retained."
His slow, deliberate speech caused General Chen's face to gradually turn pale.
"Your subordinate...accepts the punishment." General Chen composed himself and accepted it. It was already merciful of the marshal not to strip him of his post. He dared not say anything more and calmly accepted the punishment.
General Chen sat down, his face pale, and the atmosphere in the conference room immediately became heavy.
Han Yuanzheng exuded a cold aura. He knew that Yan Yue was using General Chen to slap him in the face! Who didn't know that General Chen was his man?
Furthermore, as the First General, he was entitled to review the garrison reports, but he could not refute this point because Yan Yue had only picked out a trivial matter to attack him. If he were to argue with him, it would inevitably uncover more inside stories, and those were the real big issues that could drag him into it!
Previously, the Han family was able to take advantage of Yan Yue's youth and incompetence to bypass him in handling military affairs at headquarters, and over time they even gradually stripped the Marshal of his power. All of this was in Han Yuanzheng's plan, but he did not expect that this short-lived young man would suddenly turn the tables and force him into a corner.