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"Report, Grand Marshal. I heard from the soldiers that last night all the soldiers' Crossbows, Shotgun Crossbows, and Sleeve Arrows were collected by their respective Squad Leaders, and then the Squad Leaders rested with everyone. However, when they woke up in the morning, both the Squad Leaders and their weapons were missing."
"Someone go fetch Liu Jianyan here."
An Orderly ran out and returned shortly: "Reporting to Grand Marshal, Liu Jianyan is not in his room."
"Hmm? When did he leave? Where is yesterday's guard?"
"Grand Marshal, I was the guard last night."
"Did you see anyone leave?"
"Reporting to Grand Marshal, I did not see anyone. It's just... it's just..."
"Just what? Speak quickly."
"Grand Marshal, please forgive me." The soldier immediately knelt down.
"What do you have to say?"
"Grand Marshal, while I was guarding the city gate, for some unknown reason I suddenly felt extremely drowsy, so I took a nap. But I can guarantee that no one passed in front of me."
"You may rise. This is not your fault." Liu Guanlei knew this must be a scheme by Liu Guanfeng. It would be very easy for him to deal with a gate guard.
Now, without the crossbows, the Shotgun Crossbow, and even the Longbowman, there are only a few new recruits left. The soldiers of the Starfall Kingdom charge bravely, all thanks to those Squad Leaders who assist them. In every battle, the Squad Leaders are always at the forefront of the team, which is why they enjoy immense popularity among their troops.
For instance, among the Longbowmen, the most experienced are those Squad Leaders. Only with these individuals directing the new recruits can accurate shooting be achieved. Now that all the Squad Leaders have disappeared, even if these new recruits can meet shooting requirements, they will definitely not hit their targets in the shortest time.
This means that without the Squad Leaders, the combat effectiveness of the army has already decreased by forty percent, and as for morale, it has dropped by at least half.
At this moment, a scout rushed back: "Report... to Commander."
"Speak."
"A new camp has appeared one kilometer away from our military camp. The large flag... the large flag."
"What about the large flag? Speak quickly."
"Yes, it says on the large flag: Chinese Chamber of Commerce—Liu."
Liu Guanlei was taken aback: "Say that again. What does it say on the large flag?"
"Report to Grand Marshal, it says on the large flag: Chinese Chamber of Commerce—Liu."
Liu Guanlei silently groaned: "Third Brother, aren't you making things difficult for me?"
Liu Guanyu also came to Liu Guanlei's side: "Elder Brother, what should we do now? It seems that Third Brother is really angry this time."
Liu Guanlei nodded and said helplessly: "Yes, we have overlooked Third Brother's personality during our time together and our own positions. Without Third Brother, there wouldn't be today’s you and me. Perhaps we were both carried away by consecutive victories."
"What should we do next?"
"Let's go see Third Brother and hear what he has to say."
"Alright, let's disband the troops first."
Liu Guanlei cleared his throat: "Listen to my orders, the squad disbanded." Liu Guanlei and Liu Guanyu walked down from the Command Platform, and several generals including Shi Yong immediately surrounded them.
"Commander, why disband the troops? Without those Squad Leaders, we can still take Shining Star City."
Liu Guanlei glanced at Shi Yong: "If that were the case, I guarantee none of you would reach the enemy's walls."
Shi Yong was unaware that Liu Guanfeng and his men were blocking the road to Shining Star City: "Commander, how is that possible? The morale in Shining Star City is low and they have insufficient soldiers. How could they possibly defeat us?"
"Because Liu Jianyan is blocking our way with his men."
"Liu Jianyan, hmph." Shi Yong showed a hint of disdain: "Commander, although Liu Jianyan is your younger brother, he is also one of us from Starfall Kingdom. His troops belong to our Starfall Kingdom; would they dare fight against us?"
Liu Guanyu interjected: "General Shi Yong, you are correct about one thing: Liu Jianyan is indeed one of us from Starfall Kingdom, that goes without saying. However, all the troops he has taken are his own private soldiers. The most absurd mistake you made is thinking he wouldn't dare fight us."
Shi Yong was taken aback; he hadn't expected the Vice Marshal to evaluate his brother this way. Even his elder brother dared to fight. "Grand Marshal, does Liu Jianyan dare to rebel?"
Liu Guanlei patted Shi Yong on the shoulder. Although this man was brave in battle, he wasn't very sharp: "Shi Yong, don't forget how our Majesty became Emperor."
"Isn't it thanks to your father General Liu's contributions that our Majesty became Emperor?" Shi Yong scratched his head.
Liu Guanlei patted Shi Yong's shoulder and then shook his head. Liu Guanyu also came over and did the same, leaving Shi Yong completely confused. This was because the position Liu Guanfeng had granted was merely a nominal one, while Liu Yong'an, Liu Guanlei, and Liu Guanyu were all appointed as generals. Therefore, only those present that day and a few who understood the situation knew that everything was due to Liu Guanfeng's efforts, while the common people believed that Liu Yong'an, along with his three sons and the Old Chancellor, had conspired to overthrow Sun Yong's rule.
Especially the two who had eliminated their opponents in a single encounter in the grand hall, Liu Guanlei and Liu Guanyu, were rumored to be almost mythical. Although Liu Guanfeng faced off against the twin Advanced Knights, he was constantly protecting the safety of the two, making him more of a passive participant. Outsiders merely thought that Liu Guanfeng was riding on the coattails of his father and two brothers; otherwise, he wouldn't have been given such a nominal position.
Liu Guanlei and Liu Guanyu rode their Blazing Lion to Liu Guanfeng's camp, which was located over a kilometer away. The guards at the gate were the same two Squad Leaders from before. Upon seeing Liu Guanlei, they stepped forward and said, "We greet you, Grand Marshal."
"Get up. Go inform them that I have arrived."
"I'm sorry, Grand Marshal, but our President has ordered that no one is to be seen within five days. Please return, Grand Marshal."
"How dare you! What kind of servant are you to speak to our Grand Marshal like this?" Shi Yong exclaimed. He could not tolerate anyone speaking ill of Liu Guanlei; it was as if Liu Guanlei were his Achilles' heel. This showed just how much he admired Liu Guanlei.
The Squad Leader bowed deeply to Liu Guanlei. "I am merely following orders; please forgive me, Grand Marshal."
"A nominal position in the military has no authority to speak here. What are you pretending for? I will go in and see who can stop me." With that, Shi Yong prepared to force his way inside while clearing a path for Liu Guanlei.
At that moment, someone inside the camp responded, "I really want to see who dares to force their way into my Chinese Chamber of Commerce's camp; you have quite the nerve." As soon as he finished speaking, two figures appeared at the entrance of the camp. Liu Guanlei focused his gaze and realized it was Copper Bull and Bao Rui; Copper Bull was the one who had just spoken and held a large hammer in his hand.
Although Shi Yong did not know how formidable Liu Guanfeng was, he was very aware of Copper Bull's reputation. Not only was Copper Bull highly skilled in martial arts, but he also possessed immense strength. While Shi Yong prided himself on his own strength, he felt greatly inferior when compared to Copper Bull. Hearing Copper Bull's words made Shi Yong immediately deflate; he brought his Mount behind Liu Guanlei.
Seeing Bao Rui arrive, Liu Guanyu urged Blazing Lion forward. "Bao Rui, since you're here, could you send someone to notify them that we came to see Third Brother?"
Bao Rui leisurely bowed. "Gentlemen Grand Marshals, our master specifically instructed that no one is to be seen within five days. He even emphasized that not even the Great General would be received."
Liu Guanyu and Liu Guanlei exchanged glances and found themselves at a loss for what to do. With Copper Bull standing guard, Shi Yong dared not act too recklessly; however, he still refused to give up on attacking Shining Star City and said, "Bao Rui, could you at least return our weapons? How can soldiers fight without their weapons?"
Bao Rui looked surprised and said, "Huh? We haven't taken back your soldiers' weapons. What we retrieved were only the experimental items that our Chinese Chamber of Commerce lent to the national army. After several battles, our President was worried about the quality of the experimental items, so we had some craftsmen check them. The soldiers still have their sticks and knives, right?"
Bao Rui's words left Shi Yong momentarily at a loss for how to respond, while Bao Rui maintained a smile. "If the two Grand Marshals have nothing else, please take your leave. In five days, my master will certainly provide an explanation to both of you."
After exchanging glances and sharing a bitter smile, Liu Guanyu and Liu Guanlei turned to Bao Rui. Liu Guanlei clasped his fist and said, "Alright, we'll head back for now. Please let your President know that we came to seek an audience with him. Let's go."
"Is the Commander really just going back like this? What about our weapons?"
"Aren't our weapons in the hands of the soldiers? They said they would take the experimental items back for maintenance and inspection."
"That's not... that's not right."
"What do you mean 'not right'? We're going back." Liu Guanlei left with an impatient expression, and Shi Yong and some other generals could only follow behind.
Once Liu Guanlei and the others had left, Bao Rui returned to Liu Guanfeng's tent with Copper Bull. "Master, the two Grand Marshals made us leave."
Liu Guanfeng nodded with his eyes closed. "Alright, I understand. You two should go rest; you didn't get much sleep last night."
"Third Brother, are you really not going to meet with the two Grand Marshals?"
"I have my own plans; you should go now."
After Bao Rui and Copper Bull left Liu Guanfeng's tent, he began to contemplate his future. He hadn't expected such a simple matter would lead to such a strained situation with his two brothers. However, Liu Guanfeng did not regret it; he had always admired those loyal and righteous individuals, such as Martial Saint Emperor Guan and Loyalty and Devotion to the Country, Yue Fei.
Especially the death of Guan Yu had always weighed heavily on Liu Guanfeng. A loyal person deserves to have their body intact after death, with a grand burial as a sign of respect from the people. That was why Liu Guanfeng instructed Iron Bull to retrieve and properly prepare the body of Zhong Yi, placing it in a coffin. He also promised Wu Ta five days to bury both of them.
However, he did not expect that his two older brothers would be blinded by victory and disregard his opinions. Liu Guanfeng also had a strong temper; if you don't listen to me, then I will find a way to make things difficult for you. Thus, Liu Guanfeng took advantage of the night when the soldiers were fast asleep to secretly lead all the soldiers away from Diaoyu Island.
He even took away all the new weapons, including the Crossbow and Shotgun Crossbow. He anticipated that his two brothers would come looking for him, so he arranged for Bao Rui and Copper Bull to wait at the entrance.
Just as Liu Guanfeng was reflecting on his actions, Little Black suddenly stood up. Liu Guanfeng casually said, "Come in, my door is not locked."
At that moment, the tent's curtain was opened, and Liu Guanlei and Liu Guanyu walked in. "I knew you two wouldn't give up so easily."
Liu Guanlei and Liu Guanyu found a spot to sit down. "Third Brother, what you did puts me in a difficult position."
"Big Brother, it's not that I'm throwing a tantrum. From the perspective of the Grand Marshal, what you did was not wrong, and I don't blame you. However, from a human perspective, I cannot agree with your thoughts, so I could only act on my own."
"Third Brother, I understand what you've done. But while we won't say anything about it, what will you do in the future in Starfall Kingdom? Those young generals will be the pillars of Starfall Kingdom moving forward."
"Big Brother, I've actually thought it through. Once the matter with Huaxing Kingdom is resolved, I will leave Starfall Kingdom."
"Huh? You're leaving? Where to?"
"I don't know; I'll decide when the time comes. But speaking of which, if you two are here to ask for equipment, there's no need to speak up—I won't give it to you. Because I promised Wu Ta that I would give him five days to properly bury Na Kuang and Zhong Yi."
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