"Tang Fei, you treacherous little thief... When did we help you eradicate obstacles and seize Red Moon City?"

He Hongyu was the only female general present, known for her fiery temper, and was the first to jump up and accuse him in retaliation.

"Back then you said you were willing to help us reconcile with the Barbarian Clan in Dushan, so we invited you to the base to negotiate, only to find you now have us imprisoned... and let Shen Qingping seize military control..."

"Though we are captives, we will not allow you to frame us... A soldier can be killed but not humiliated."

Originally, everyone was apprehensive of Tang Fei's reputation, afraid this ruthless boy would wipe them all out.

After all, we are the fish under his knife.

Now seeing He Hongyu bursting into a fit of rage, the others couldn't just let a woman bear all the anger alone.

"Exactly, we trusted you, yet you played us for fools. Deceive once, and there will be another time," Bai Li said grudgingly.

"When have we ever commanded a single soldier? The entire Dushan Army has fallen into your hands... All orders were issued by you, having nothing to do with us," Chen Ran said with a face full of sarcasm.

After his ridicule, he felt something was amiss...

Being a military officer yet never commanding a single soldier is not something to be proud of, is it?

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Tang Fei watched everyone vent their anger with a smile, not a hint of anger on him.

Because he knew, anyone confined for such a long time and robbed of military leadership would want to grab a knife and fight their way out.

When words dried up, and throats burned, the atmosphere suddenly became quiet, and Tang Fei looked around, asking, "Does anyone have anything else to add?"

"..."

His gaze fell on Xun Pu, who sat there drinking tea, looking unbothered and remaining silent, and he asked, "Mr. Xun, do you have anything to say?"

Xun Pu shook his head and said, "Nothing to say."

Tang Fei nodded, moved to the chief seat, and spoke aloud, "What you said, I believe... do others believe it?"

"..."

"Does Shen Wuxiang believe the entire high command of the Dushan Army was imprisoned by me?" Tang Fei continued questioning.

"..."

"Does Shen Wuxiang believe you did nothing in this war, never commanded a single soldier?"

"..."

"Does Shen Wuxiang believe that even though you were captured... you remain loyal to him?"

"..."

Everyone fell speechless.

For they knew very well, Shen Wuxiang won't believe these, nor will he trust them again.

Even if Tang Fei released them, Shen Wuxiang wouldn't grant them command of a brigade or an army again...

That's too risky.

Actually, since they were held captive at the Dushan base by Tang Fei, there was no way out.

They were no different from Shen Qingping.

Even though Shen Qingping was a 'traitor', and they were prisoners.

Tang Fei saw everyone's reaction clearly, feeling pleased internally, yet remained expressionless and spoke in a deep voice, "Actually, we are the same type of people, we have no other choice."

"..."

Everyone thought, we are not the same type.

We never thought of rebellion.

"If there was a choice, who would join the Dushan Army? If there was a choice, who would want to fight the Barbarian Clan for decades in Dushan?"

"Mr. Xun was originally a regimental commander in the Flame Army, but due to his upright nature, he reported his superior for smuggling arms and was thus dispatched to the Dushan Army..."

"Everyone has had their rebellious youthful days?" Xun Pu took a sip of tea, but it was as spicy as hard liquor.

"General Hongyu was a key member of the dance troupe, known for her singing and ballet... but ended up slashing a leader's face with a knife, thus being sent to guard Dushan..."

"..." He Hongyu was dismayed.

She recalled that greasy face in the room... and the obscene smile on it...

"And General Bai Li... General Bai Li killed prisoners, but those people deserved to die because they killed your wife and children..."

"..." Bai Li's eyes were filled with murderous intent, even after so many years, it couldn't heal the wounds in his heart.

"And General Chen Ran? Oh, General Chen Ran was led by emotions... He had a good position as the ace group leader but chose to stand up for General Hongyu... and hence was sent to Dushan..."

"..." Chen Ran.

"As for me? My father is Tang Li, as you all probably know... I won't brag about his achievements, it would appear self-promotional..."

"But he was executed for treason... the Tang Family was wiped out... does that make sense? He climbed to such a position, why would he commit treason? What could any other country offer him?"

"The reason I stand here, doing these things... is to have justice for my Tang Family... I want to tell the world, the Tang Family... did not commit treason."

"Not only have we not betrayed the country, but we are the most loyal defenders of the Empire, the most brutal Sword Holders."

"..."

Silence.

A deathly silence.

"Truth be told, the princess has already appointed Shen Qingping as the commander of the Dushan Army, and soon we will begin the reorganization of the Dushan Army..." Tang Fei's gaze swept across the crowd, but lingered for a sufficient amount of mutual gaze and exchange: "If your blood still courses through your veins, if the warrior soul still burns within..."

"Then... please join us. Let us make valuable contributions together, live as heroes among men, and be legends even in death."

"I am willing to join." Bai Li was the first to stand up.

His wife and children died tragically, and he lived every day like a walking corpse.

The only time he felt alive was when killing Barbarians.

Now... Tang Fei offered him a new path.

"I am willing to join." He Hongyu stood up as well.

She was still young; she still had limitless potential.

She didn't want to just retreat from the stage of history.

Chen Ran glanced at He Hongyu and said, "I am also willing to join."

Since He Hongyu was going, what could he do?

Of course, he had to protect her for a lifetime.

Everyone expressed their stance, and finally, all eyes rested on Xun Pu.

Xun Pu smiled and said, "I'm getting old, charging into the field isn't something I can do... I'll stay beside the General as an advisor."

He was the commander of the Dushan Army, the direct superior of these people.

If he joined, the Dushan Army might stick together... making Shen Qingping's role as commander quite uncomfortable.

That wouldn't align with Tang Fei's interests.

Retreating a step into the wide world, it's more advantageous to his development.

Tang Fei, full of excitement, bowed deeply to everyone and said solemnly, "Tang Fei shall not fail your kindness."

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Being able to persuade numerous senior leaders of the Dushan Army to join filled Tang Fei with great joy.

For sure, as the old saying goes, when you're on the right path, many will help; not on the right path, few will.

He just simply called out from a height, and guess what?

They gathered in response.

Things weren't the same with Shen Wuxiang, even his direct bloodline turned traitor...

Tang Fei returned to his small courtyard, only to find a beautiful young girl lying on the sofa.

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