God Three Group Chat: Three Kingdoms

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The changes outside the training ground are unknown to those inside, which is why they still uphold their original beliefs and the purest source of their convictions.

From its inception to the present day, the Princess Guard's goals, duties, and obligations have never changed.

The only change might be in their strength and Liu Tong's status.

If in the past their strength was comparable to Liu Tong's status, now there is a visible gap and chasm.

However, Liu Tong's own indifference to this point does not mean that the soldiers were unaware of it.

As the army with the highest level of education in the world, it naturally demonstrates its excellence when it displays self-discipline.

Whether viewed horizontally, vertically, or even diagonally, it can be described as a straight line, which is very pleasing to the eye.

However, it ultimately did not take action. If it were to reach that level, there would be quite a few legions in the world capable of doing so.

Liu Tong was genuinely satisfied to witness this scene, as such opportunities are rare.

Although his status and position might allow him to gather an army and create a similar scenario, a little thought reveals that such a thing is highly unlikely.

Even if Liu Tong didn't mind the cost of money and food, he still had to consider the soldiers' thoughts and feelings.

With his left hand resting on the hilt of his sword at his waist and his right hand at his side, he looked at the familiar figures around him.

"I have been raising an army for a thousand days, but I am only going to use it for one day. I cannot go due to some reason, and I can only rely on you all." Liu Tong had a lot to say in her heart, but when she actually opened her mouth, she found that she could not say many words. Once she started with the polite words, she could not say many of the rest, even though she had said similar things many times before.

Just as Liu Tong was beginning to regret his words, the soldiers on the scene responded in unison.

"I obey the princess's command!"

Liu Tong is still the same Liu Tong, he hasn't forgotten them or himself, and they are still the same group of soldiers, they haven't forgotten their identities or their duties.

For the vast majority of people, this is enough.

Especially for many who voluntarily left the military and returned to the Princess Guard, hearing such a voice is like reliving those days.

In those days when people were starving and cold, and never knew if they would have their next meal, thanks to that call to action, these young people enjoyed treatment that most people could not.

Having been young and lacking in ability, Liu Tong naturally had no way to repay them, even though he didn't expect anything in return.

But they must do what they are supposed to do, and do it to the best of their ability.

Given their status, they might not be considered to be able to repay the emperor's kindness on the golden platform or to be willing to die for the emperor, but how different could their will be?
Having truly experienced danger and poverty, having emerged from poverty, and having witnessed the changes in the world.

Whether for their own sake or for the sake of all living beings, they have no complaints and no fear.

But it was precisely this indifferent, even self-righteous attitude that made Liu Tong feel the weight of life.

Unlike orders on a normal battlefield, where the general's sole objective is to achieve the greatest victory at the lowest cost, Liu Tong, who had commanded many armies, had to accept this reality, regardless of his inner thoughts.

However, upon witnessing this army, Liu Tong could only glance sideways at Ma Zhong.

Only by bearing the weight of everyone's lives can one become a qualified general; this is a task that not everyone can shoulder.

Which is stronger, bearing the weight of all life or regarding life as mere ants? It is impossible to know!
Under Liu Tong's watchful gaze, Ma Zhong quickly reacted, and with swift but not flustered steps, he quickly came to Liu Tong's side.

"The last time we met as a group, I presented you with a flag, hoping that you could be like that flag, as majestic and powerful as the Han Dynasty. And this time, I want to give you something in return." Looking at Ma Zhong, who was kneeling earnestly before him, Liu Tong recalled this scene from the past, and his words were filled with memories and emotions.

"Please grant me your favor, Your Highness!" Glancing sideways at the flag in the middle of the training ground, still fluttering in the wind, Ma Zhong, with mixed feelings, slowly stretched out his hands and raised them above his head.

Ask yourselves honestly, have their performance and actions during this period truly lived up to that banner?

No, absolutely not.

There are no extra characters, just the single character 'Han', the same character as the country's name.

We stand with the nation, and we share its joys and sorrows.

These simple eight words have already made people feel suffocated. Now they have to shoulder even more responsibilities. What will the future hold?
Faced with unknown outcomes and greater pressure, Ma Zhong did not refuse, but was prepared to take it all on.

As for whether it can withstand the test, we'll only know after it's over.

"This is my Mountain and River Sword. I entrust it to you for safekeeping. I hope you will take it with you when you set off, and I also hope you will bring it back with you." After pressing the buckle at his waist, Liu Tong took the sword in his left hand, laid it flat, and placed it directly into Ma Zhong's hands, instructing him in a somewhat heavy tone.

"We will obey Your Majesty's orders and will certainly complete them!" Understanding the concern in his words, Ma Zhong then raised the Mountain and River Sword and loudly read out the corresponding command.

To go to the underworld alive and return alive—what a blessing, what an honor!

Seeing this, Si Niang's gaze also fell on the Mountain and River Sword, and the corner of her mouth twitched involuntarily.

Given Liu Tong's relatively low strength and high status, his sword was naturally not a divine weapon.

There has never been a shortage of skilled swordsmiths in the world, but the Mountain and River Sword was not forged by these skilled swordsmiths. Instead, it was a jade sword that was carefully carved from a huge jade mine through special excavation and discovery.

To prevent the jade sword from being too fragile and accidentally breaking due to some kind of decay, Si Niang would normally warm it with her inner energy and perform some secret techniques on it to further strengthen its sturdiness and ensure that it wouldn't break so easily.

It is precisely for this reason that the blade of the Mountain and River Sword is truly carved with mountains and rivers, representing the mountains and rivers of the Han Empire.

If it were just something to play with casually, there might not be a problem. But in Si Niang's eyes, the jade sword had already become different when Liu Tong handed it to Ma Zhong.

The jade sword, which was originally warm and smooth, now had a magnificent and imposing feel.

(End of this chapter)