"Why hasn't the Pu family army made a move yet?"
"No, Wei Yao, what kind of commotion do you want?"
Fu Rong turned his head and asked Wei Yao curiously.
At this moment, Wei Yao, dressed in a suit of silver armor, shimmered with a dazzling light in the sunlight. The cold, hard texture of the armor was reminiscent of steel that had been forged through countless trials, possessing an unstoppable power.
Wang Zebang and the main general wore armor of the same material, only with slight differences in style and details. His subordinates and the charging central army also wore armor of the same specifications, in order to protect their vital parts as much as possible on the battlefield and enable them to survive the war.
"What commotion are you talking about? Taking over the city? Counterattack?" Wei Yao replied irritably.
Fu Rong looked down at the soldiers below. They were wearing armor and holding long spears. Against the backdrop of white clouds, they looked spirited and majestic.
"Who knows? It's better if they don't come. Hey, look at our army, how impressive and spirited they are!" he said proudly.
Wang Zebang had just returned from his inspection tour when he overheard Fu Rong's words. He tossed his sword to someone nearby and walked over to the two of them, saying, "The men are still the same ones, but they've been given a makeover by our lady. You've suddenly become quite arrogant."
Fu Rong was assigned to the front line. He was not very familiar with military affairs and could not handle the tasks. He spent most of his time learning from the craftsmen. Now he boasted: "Have you ever seen this kind of spear? It is a five-hook divine spear made of fine steel. It can not only chop, cut, stab, and thrust, but also kill if it touches you and annihilate if it sweeps you."
"And those knives aren't ordinary knives either. They're exquisitely crafted and can cut through iron like mud. Others would be lucky to have one, but our army has them for everyone. That's incredibly extravagant."
At this moment, Fu Rong spoke fluently and eloquently, as if he had painstakingly created these things himself.
Wei Yao found it amusing and patted him on the shoulder: "Of course I know, and the armor we're wearing is also extraordinary."
After saying that, he gave Wang Zebang a look, and the two smiled at each other.
Fu Rong brushed his hand away, his eyes shining brightly: "Originally, what our Ye Army wore and what we carried were like rags that others didn't want. Every time we went out to fight, we were ridiculed by the enemy. But now, everything we have is top-notch. I feel that our Ye Army is terrifyingly strong!"
"So, Northern Abyss Army, come quickly and let's have a battle to see who prevails!"
He raised his arms and shouted loudly, attracting the puzzled glances of the soldiers below.
Wei Yao couldn't stand it anymore and slapped him on the head: "Are you stupid?"
"Who's stupid?" Fu Rong said angrily, kicking him with his back leg.
However, Wei Yao was already on guard. He quickly dodged backward and scoffed, "Do you think the Northern Abyss Kingdom is afraid of you? Besides, if a full-scale war breaks out, our small force won't be able to cover the entire border of the Ye Kingdom. When other armies are mobilized, do you really think we can compete with the Northern Abyss Army?"
To put it bluntly, the only one who can truly receive protection is their army. The military resources of Ye Kingdom are severely overstretched, and they can only take care of one thing at a time. Ye Kingdom is not truly powerful and fearless.
Fu Rong knew he was telling the truth. Wasn't he just overly excited because he suddenly felt that everything was bright and the future was promising?
"I understand, I understand, but I believe that with you here, my Lady, sooner or later, our Ye Kingdom will be strong enough to be fearless."
Although these words sounded somewhat arrogant and showed a lack of understanding of their current situation, to be honest, Wei Yao and Wang Zebang also had the same expectations and hopes. Therefore, the two of them remained silent for the time being and did not say anything more to mock or refute Fu Rong.
"So you guys have that much faith in me?"
Just then, a clear, smiling voice came from behind the three of them.
They immediately turned around and saw the general and his wife walking towards them together.
"General, Madam," the three greeted in unison.
Zheng Quchi heard what they said. Despite their high expectations, she didn't feel pressured. Instead, it fueled her ambition. She genuinely wanted to progress and develop with the country and create a new era after weathering the storms.
"The first step of the plan has been successfully achieved: capturing Shuangfei Pass has made the Northern Abyss Kingdom take the upcoming battle seriously. This battle for Shuangfei Pass will determine the future power dynamics."
"If we can't subdue the Pu family army at Shuangfei Pass, it will be difficult for us to force them to hand over the Kezhu clan, let alone negotiate terms with them on an equal footing, so..."
She looked at them, her eyes crinkling, and said sincerely and gently, "The people who can truly lead Ye Kingdom to strength are you, the warriors who dare to fight, are willing to sacrifice, and shed blood and sweat on the front lines."
Zheng Quchi did not deliberately control the volume of his voice; in addition to the three of them, the nearby soldiers also heard it.
They stared at her in stunned silence. They had seen too many self-proclaimed extraordinary people who would fight over even the smallest credit. But although she was a woman, Madam had the magnanimity of a great man. She didn't mention her own contributions at all, but instead gave them such high praise and recognition, as if she really thought they were very important and indispensable.
No matter who you are, it is a very happy and wonderful thing to be remembered for your efforts and to receive the corresponding respect and attention.
Seeing that these people were so moved that they couldn't even speak, Yuwen Sheng chuckled and said to Zheng Quchi, "You can talk, say more. They are the brave warriors of Ye Kingdom, but what am I to you?"
Zheng Quchi glanced at him and said solemnly, "You're a person."
Yuwen Sheng's smile froze as he pondered the word: "Count as one person? What about the others?"
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