724: Chapter 724 A Rare Talented General

"Army Commander Cang, sorry to bother you."

Li Yang nodded slightly, his tone sincere.

"It's like this: while I was over here today, I ran into your nephew, Cang Hui."

Following that, Li Yang gave Cang Xi a detailed account of Cang Hui's current situation—how he was serving as the commander of the 427th Division and was determined to make it on his own, unwilling to rely on his Family background.

Upon hearing this, Cang Xi's face clearly froze for a moment before a look of deep surprise emerged, and he couldn't help but speak up.

"That kid... actually became a division commander in the Border Security Army?"

Sensing that Cang Xi was completely in the dark from his tone, Li Yang was also somewhat surprised and asked softly.

"Army Commander Cang, did you... not know anything about his situation in the Border Security Army beforehand?"

Cang Xi coughed lightly, his tone carrying a mix of being caught between laughter and tears, along with an irrepressible sense of gratification.

"To be honest, back when he first graduated from the military academy, I did arrange for him to serve as a grassroots officer in a division under the Homeland Security Force to gain experience. But later, he told me he didn't want to move up through Family connections and wanted to go out and make a name for himself. He then took the initiative to submit a transfer application to the military headquarters."

He paused before continuing.

"The boy is stubborn and didn't want people saying he relied on his background, so I respected his wishes and didn't ask further. Since he didn't report back voluntarily, I didn't go out of my way to check. If you hadn't told me today, I really wouldn't have known that this kid had quietly become a division commander in the Border Security Army."

The doubt had completely vanished from Cang Xi's voice, replaced only by obvious joy and pride.

One must realize that within the Empire's military system, the position of division commander typically comes with a general-grade rank, making it a pivotal mid-level core leadership role in the military hierarchy.

For a high-ranking General like Cang Xi, whose Family honor was closely tied to military influence, he naturally hoped for more Advanced officers to emerge from his clan who could hold their ground through sheer strength, constantly strengthening their lineage and their say in affairs.

However, the resources and quotas at the top of the military were limited, and every promotion affected various interests. As a direct blood relative, Cang Hui had not only refrained from reaching out for support but had instead relied entirely on his own bloody battles at the border to forcefully seize a division commander's seat and enter the ranks of General Officers. For the entire Family, this was undoubtedly a matter of immense joy and pride.

On the other side of the light screen, Cang Xi's tone was both gratified and helpless as he couldn't help but scold with a smile.

"That brat hasn't sent a single word back in all these years; he's been completely out of touch. If the military headquarters hadn't been silent regarding any notice of him being killed in action, I would have almost thought the boy had met with an accident on some desolate planet!"

Hearing Cang Xi's words, which were filled with both irritation and affection, Li Yang couldn't help but marvel inwardly that this old leader's Family was truly quite unique.

For a dignified division commander and General Officer to be in a state of 'person unknown' within his own Family—where even his promotions, appointments, and Base were unknown to anyone—was a truly rare situation.

However, this was ultimately Cang Xi's private internal matter. Li Yang just kept it in mind and naturally wouldn't pry or interfere too much.

It was precisely through this call that Li Yang's recognition and regard for Cang Hui deepened by several levels.

He truly hadn't expected that while Cang Hui held the massive resources and connections of an Empire General like Cang Xi, he hadn't used them in the slightest. He preferred to travel to the harsh borders and fight his way up from the bottom step by step, entering the General Officer sequence entirely on the strength of his own military merit and ability.

Being able to do this was enough to prove that Cang Hui's Heart-Nature, perseverance, and military literacy were all extremely solid, far beyond what any ordinary playboy relying on Family background could compare to.

Li Yang was now certain that this person was not only usable but was a rare talent for command who could hold his own in the future expansion and construction of the military region.

After a moment of silence, Cang Xi's tone on the other end of the communicator suddenly softened. With a trace of subtle embarrassment and guilt, he spoke softly to Li Yang.

"By the way, Li Yang... since that boy Cang Hui is now serving under you, please look after and promote him more in the military region in the future. For so many years, the Family really hasn't been able to help him with anything, and I've always felt quite indebted to the child."

As he said this, Cang Xi's expression carried a bit of awkwardness.

As an Empire General and the commander of an army, he was usually majestic and decisive. Yet, facing his nephew who had struggled alone, he finally showed the softness of an elder.

He knew in his heart that Cang Hui had suffered a lot at the border over the years. Despite having a Family backer, he hadn't used it at all. Now that he had finally reached the position of division commander through his own strength, Cang Xi was both proud and full of guilt.

Now that he finally had a chance to make amends, he was naturally willing to use his resources and connections to secretly support this Junior who had potential and backbone. This was both to keep a rare talent for command for the Family and to repay the debt he owed his nephew for all these years.

Li Yang understood his old leader's intentions as soon as he heard them. He immediately gave a hearty laugh and responded with a sincere and certain tone.

"Army Commander Cang, please rest assured! Cang Hui himself has outstanding ability and solid military merit; he is a rare talent for command. As long as he has the skill, I will naturally put him in important positions and cultivate him. I definitely won't mistreat him."

Li Yang made this promise with complete sincerity.

Setting aside the fact that Cang Xi had looked after and promoted him over the years, Cang Hui's strength and backbone in carving out a path for himself without relying on his Family were enough for Li Yang to value and promote him.

In Li Yang's philosophy of military management, it was always about meritocracy. An officer like Cang Hui, who was capable, had principles, and could endure hardship, was exactly the kind of backbone strength he needed most.

Hearing Li Yang's crisp and straightforward reply, the stone hanging in Cang Xi's heart finally dropped. His tone lightened considerably as he nodded repeatedly.

"Good, good! Then thank you, Li Yang! With those words from you, I can rest completely easy."

After ending the communication with Army Commander Cang, Li Yang raised a hand to rub his brow, a flash of emotion and relief unconsciously crossing his eyes.

The Lipugong Independent Military Region was located in a desolate border area. He had fully anticipated the hardships of the Early Stage construction and the problem of the lack of talent before he came.

Yet he never expected that just after arriving at the Base and completing the initial reorganization, he would unexpectedly get to know a figure like Cang Hui.

He had both strength and backbone, and even had such a connection with his old leader.

This was undoubtedly a matter of great joy.

To Li Yang personally, Cang Hui's appearance undoubtedly acted as a reliable 'reassurance' for the command system under his leadership.

Cang Hui had fought his way from a grassroots officer to the position of division commander without relying on his Family background; this perseverance and ability were no empty boast.

Such a person was not only usable but worthy of being placed in important roles; he was a core combat power who could hold his own and shoulder heavy responsibilities.

According to the original plan to expand to a hundred divisions, although more than half of the command positions had been initially filled, talents who could truly hold their own and stand the test of a hard battle remained a scarce resource.