Although Yuan Chengyu accepted the imperial decree, people were not convinced of his authority.
Pei Zhi became Yuan Chengyu's subordinate and directly asked Yuan Chengyu to organize a martial arts competition.
Anyone holding an official position in the army can come forward and challenge Yuan Chengyu to a duel.
The person who defeats Yuan Chengyu will receive an extra month's salary.
Although fighting is prohibited in the military, this is the fastest way for Yuan Chengyu to establish his authority within the army.
Some soldiers were initially unconvinced by Yuan Chengyu's skill, but after witnessing it, they were all amazed.
Alcohol was forbidden in the army, so everyone would gather together in the evenings to eat meat and drink soup.
The military camp was full of men. After a fight, they would sit down and have a good meal, and then there would be no more barriers between them.
Yuan Chengyu didn't put on airs; instead, he humbled himself greatly.
After the event, Yuan Chengyu and Pei Zhi discussed what they had seen and heard that day in their tent.
Originally, Cheng Yuyan wanted Pei Zhi to wait for news in the county, but Pei Zhi insisted on coming to the military camp.
Yuan Chengyu simply couldn't bring himself to refuse Pei Zhi's request.
Therefore, he had Pei Zhi dress up as a man and follow behind him.
"I plan to launch the attack tomorrow, at least to ensure that General Biaoqi's body is properly laid to rest."
The fact that the Kingdom of Solo hung the body of the flag-bearer general high up was nothing more than a provocation to their soldiers.
Now that Yuan Chengyu has arrived, his first priority is to change this situation.
“Of course,” Pei Zhi agreed.
Yuan Chengyu hesitated and said, "If they push out the Fifth Prince, what should I do?"
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