The Army of a Great General is the 802nd chapter of the Kingdom manga.
Summary[]
All the officials in Kanyou began frantically working towards the establishment of the family register with the deadline being set for the following summer. Rishi gets irritated at Shouheikun because of the cost involved in this process even though the kingdom is still reeling from having to send money to the northern regions. Shoubunkun tells him not to complain and that this is so they can revitalize their goal of unifying China. Shoubunkun further remarks that, up until a few days ago, all the officials were in low spirits like they were at a funeral, but now everyone is lively and hard at work. Rishi tells him not to be so happy as they will probably get no sleep until this project finishes next summer. However, among the three pillars that Shouheikun devised, two of them were for the army and one of them was for the officials, so they better give it their all.
The officials worked in a flurry for an entire year, and during that time, there was a “small happening” that would later lead to a “major event”. The kingdom of Yan, in looking to forge an alliance with Qin in the future, sent a prince the imperial court in Qin as a bargaining chip. However, that prince chose to return home to Yan of his own volition. This would lead to a major incident between the two kingdoms in a few years, but at the time, no one thought it would be an issue.
Ousen and his battered army returned to Atsuyo while he contemplated how to restore his army. However, as his army had been truly demolished, this was no simple task. Sou’Ou, who had left Ousen’s army without permission, returned to receive his punishment, but Ousen let him return to his previous position without uttering a word. Incidentally, Sanshuu also returned at some point. Sou’Ou reports to Ousen and Shinshou, a 5000-Man Commander of the Ou Sen Army, that Kanyou is a frenzy over the family register and that the Gyoku Hou, Gaku Ka, and Hi Shin Unit are having their size increased. Shinshou wonders if they’re going to be tasked with taking down Riboku, but remarks that the only one who can do that is Ousen.
They only lost because of Seika and their power was kept secret, but there can’t be more hidden forces like that. It’s now 1 loss, 1 win between the two generals, and Shinshou states that Ousen would win the next battle 8 or 9 times out of time. Ousen says no, he will win 10 of 10 times. Sou’Ou doesn’t seem convinced, but Ousen says he isn’t feigning strength and can slay Riboku whenever he wants because Riboku has a massive weakness. Sou’Ou asks why he didn’t exploit that weakness in the last battle, but Ousen says it’s because he calculated a way for them to win against that direct attack without attacking that weakness. Ousen was thinking whether he should take Riboku's head or make him a subordinate after he wins. Sou’Ou gets pissed about Ousen’s flippancy about the situation and reminds him that Akou and Denrimi died because of that direct attack. Ousen agrees and says that for the time being, they will mourn Akou and Denrimi while keeping watch over what Qin and the other kingdoms are doing for now.
Meanwhile, En is shocked that that he is now a 5000-man commander and doesn’t think he is worthy of the oof the promotion. Shin light-heartedly tells him this is a good thing, but En reminds him that a 5000-man commander is one step below general. Shin has worked hard, spilled his blood, and killed numerous enemy commanders to become a general, so it doesn’t make sense for En to become a 5000 man commander when he’s done nothing at all. Shin says that En has done plenty to build up the HSU in Shin’s stead. En always listens to the soldiers' complaints, leads the units, when necessary, makes sure the unit stays together as they move around. En handles all of the support roles so Shin can continuously look forward, so the promotion is well earned and deserved.
Everyone then turns their attention to the newly appointed general Kyou kai whose men are celebrating while all the old hands say it feels weird. Kyoukai starts teasing Shin that her path to becoming a great general under the heavens has finally begun. Ten comments on how the Hi Shin Unit has grown large enough to produce a second general like Akou or Denrimi from the Ousen army. If the HSU continues growing, it will require more generals which will mean either a new general will be brought in or En will be the next to be promoted.
Bihei asks if they know where they will be fighting next year. Shin remembers that the attack on Han is top secret, so he just says he doesn’t know. Shin remembers Ouhon talking about how there hasn’t been a battle that actually toppled a kingdom since the seven kingdoms were formed. Shin remembers the faces of the people he met in Han and thinks to himself that he will be bringing Han to ruin with his own hands… He snaps out of it and goes to celebrate Kyoukai’s promotion with her.
Characters[]
Qin[]
- Royal Palace
- Ei Sei flashback
- Shou Hei Kun mentioned and flashback
- Shou Bun Kun story and flashback
- Ri Shi
- Fuu Kyou
- Gyoku Hou Army mentioned
- Ou Hon flashback
- Gaku Ka Army mentioned
- Mou Ten flashback
- Hi Shin Unit mentioned
Yan[]
Zhao[]
- Ri Boku mentioned
Han[]
Characters Introduction[]
Yan[]
- En Tan (shown partially)
Qin[]
- Shin Shou (official introduction)