Qiu Dezhong's tone carried a hint of smugness.
The annual competition usually involves several generals taking turns to test their training results over the past year, while also demonstrating the overall strength of the garrison.
This year, Qiu Wutong claimed that the Qiu brothers had just arrived in Longzhou and wanted to give them a chance to prove themselves, so he had each of them perform twice, thus squeezing out two generals' spots.
Although the two generals were dissatisfied, they had no choice but to obey, since the other party was the commander's nephew.
"So, it seems the two generals are well prepared," Qiao Lian'er said calmly.
Qiu Deyi laughed loudly: "Princess Zhenguo, there's no need to worry about us. Everyone has seen Longzhou's performance every year. It's just a competition. We're not that nervous. We just need to train step by step, and I believe the result will be the same."
Seeing his confidence, the generals from other states were a little unhappy.
No matter how strong Longzhou is, it's a huge overestimation of other states to assume they will win before the competition has even started this year.
So they ignored Qiu Dezhong and Qiu Deyi, who had come to show off anyway. After drinking some wine and eating some food, they made an excuse to leave.
It has to be said that this wine is really delicious. They even suspect that the Princess Zhenguo brought out such good wine in order to get the generals from other states drunk so that they wouldn't be able to cheer up the next day.
This move is so unexpected that they can't defend against it; they mustn't fall for it.
Qiu Wutong stayed a little longer. His two nephews seemed arrogant, and as the host, he wanted to win everyone's favor so that Longzhou wouldn't leave a bad impression.
"What's so great about him? Just because he was transferred to Longzhou, he thinks he's superior to everyone else and looks down on others." After Qiu Wutong left, a general frowned and said.
"I think these two are far inferior to General Li and General Wei who were originally in Longzhou. If we add another match for them, Longzhou might lose for the first time ever."
"Longzhou has always been winning, so it's unrealistic to say they've lost. They do have reason to be proud, but their attitude—oh well, let's all do our best tomorrow and not lose too badly."
When everyone was almost drunk, Qiao Lian'er gave them hangover medicine.
It's only afternoon now, and she'll be fully awake by tomorrow if she sleeps in. But to avoid any people having a low alcohol tolerance and delaying the competition, which could lead to conspiracy theories, she still has to do something.
We might all be going to the battlefield together in the future. Her coming here to get together is just to build relationships and improve our image, which will be beneficial for coordinating operations later.
Huo Liao and Liang Heda did not come over for drinks. The generals gathered together to discuss strategies for tomorrow's competition.
The overall strength won't improve much now, but the strategy for playing can be adjusted.
Since there are five matches, in addition to the four generals having the opportunity to perform, Pei Qingrong will also have to participate.
"The outcome of the first match will boost morale and have a positive effect, so let's let the Lord come first," Li Haidao said.
They had witnessed the commander's ability to train and lead troops.
Everyone agreed, and Liang Heda said, "Among us, I think the Huo brothers usually perform better, so we'll put them in the last match to play a decisive role."
Despite being the youngest, Huo Liao was the most intelligent and adaptable, which was probably related to his love of reading.
Qiao Lian'er and Pei Qingrong arrived, and the generals told them about the discussion. Qiao Lian'er thought it was feasible.
Pei Qingrong is a female general, and this is her first time appearing in public. She noticed that the soldiers from other states looked down on her, and she even heard some people mocking her, saying that since the commander of Tianhe State is a woman, they are afraid that they will lose even more miserably this year.
Let Pei Qingrong have a brilliant performance right from the start to quell these doubts.
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