Ten years of dormancy: Starting as a martial arts master at the pinnacle

In the Jiangnan region of the Great Zhou Dynasty, at the Zhennan Army's main camp.

The camp was filled with soldiers training, many of them shirtless, revealing their muscles and scars.

He wielded his broadsword and spear according to the moves.

With each swing, a powerful gust of wind was generated...

Every single soldier was a martial artist at the Acquired Realm.

There are even many cases that develop later in life.

There are quite a few martial artists at the innate level in the military camp, but most of them serve as officers.

They have positions ranging from junior officers to mid-level officers.

Of course, not all armies have such a configuration.

Only the elite legions of the Great Zhou Dynasty could accomplish this.

A young man arrived outside the main gate.

The young man was extremely handsome; he looked like the kind of well-rounded gentleman who excelled in both literature and martial arts.

He is about 1.85 meters tall and has a well-proportioned figure.

Whether dressed in a scholar's robe or a battle armor, he always exudes an extraordinary aura.

He had handsome features and bright, star-like eyes.

He came alone, bringing his own warhorse and spear along with him.

"Who are you, and why have you come to my Zhennan Army camp?"

The soldiers guarding the gate were not known for their good tempers. They would often resort to cursing when someone came to the camp gate.

Who could blame them but this young man with such an extraordinary air about him?

Look at his clothes, look at the BMW he's riding, and the long spear hanging on the BMW.

The guards at the gate became more polite in their speech.

They had clearly guessed that the young man before them was no ordinary person.

"I am Nangong Qiushui, and I have come to Zhennan Army to receive orders by order of the Regent."

A close confidant of His Highness the Regent.

That title alone commanded the respect of the guards.

"So it's General Nangong. Please forgive my rudeness."

"We'll report right away, General, please wait a moment..."

Li Changqing looked up at the two soldiers who ran off to report, his eyes slightly narrowed.

It has to be said, the Zhennan Army really has a knack for this.

Even ordinary soldiers can be taught to be very perceptive.

This Nangong Qiushui was naturally Li Changqing in disguise.

His identity is no secret to the world's top figures.

Since one is the supreme being, one must abide by the rules of the supreme being.

Li Changqing cannot appear casually, but Nangong Qiushui can.

If it weren't for the fact that the Golden Dragon Hero's reputation was so great that he wasn't suitable to lead soldiers into battle.

Li Changqing even wanted to continue using Chen Changfeng's alias.

Half an hour later, a dozen or so people came out of the Zhennan Army's camp.

The one in the lead looked to be in his early fifties.

He had a large belly, a fair complexion, and no beard; he was very well-maintained.

Even so, people could still see from his face how many years he had endured.

"Where is His Highness the Regent's decree? All soldiers, follow me to receive the order."

The old marshal stepped forward, immediately lifted his robe, and knelt down on the spot.

The soldiers behind him followed suit.

"By order of His Highness the Regent, Nangong Qiushui shall serve as the vanguard officer."

"The Zhennan Army mobilized 5,000 elite troops, under the command of Nangong Qiushui."

Two orders were given: one for the vanguard commander and the other for leading 5000 elite troops.

"Your humble servant obeys the order!"

The old marshal stood up and looked at the young man before him.

Judging from the other person's age, they should be under twenty, at most eighteen or nineteen.

This young man had never had any experience leading troops in battle before.

Now he's here, directly serving as the vanguard of the army, and commanding 5000 elite troops.

Marshal Qian thought it was unreliable.

At this time, most of the senior generals of the Zhennan Army were still unaware of the truth.

However, the old marshal had already received the secret order.

He knew exactly what they were going to do next.

They're going to attack the city!

They want to reclaim the ten cities that the Great Qi Dynasty seized.

The Great Qi Dynasty had been operating in these ten cities for so long that, although they weren't deeply entrenched, they weren't so easy to take back either.

Not to mention that the Great Qi had also deployed a large number of troops.

In this situation, if they want to win this battle, they must gather the entire Zhennan Army.

Go risk your life, risk your life to save it.

A mere 5,000 elite troops would be no match for the garrison of the 10 cities of the Great Qi, barely causing a ripple.

It should be noted that the Great Qi has deployed a full 200,000 elite troops in these ten cities.

In addition, there are many martial arts masters.

Both dynasties had supreme-level experts backing them up, so the supreme-level experts wouldn't interfere.

In this situation, it would be easy for the people of the Great Qi Dynasty to know the thoughts of the Great Zhou Dynasty.

The Great Zhou Dynasty is probably determined to reclaim these ten cities.

On the other hand, the Great Qi Dynasty certainly wouldn't give up.

How could they easily spit out the meat they had already eaten?

Leaving aside the intrinsic value of these ten cities.

More importantly, this is also an extremely important pedal.

They have secured a foothold on the Huanglongjiang side, allowing them to both attack and defend as needed.

If they wanted to advance, these ten cities would be the best stepping stones. If they wanted to defend, these cities would be the most important shield protecting the Great Qi Dynasty.

In short, taking those 10 cities from the hands of the Great Qi Dynasty was by no means an easy task.

Could this young man in front of me be here to steal credit because he has a close relationship with His Highness the Regent?

If that's really the case, then Marshal Qian will probably have to think about it carefully.

He could neither embarrass His Highness the Regent nor cause him any harm.

Just as Marshal Qian was speaking, his generals protested.

"Marshal, please reconsider!"

"General Nangong is not familiar with the situation here, so it would be more reliable to send someone else as the vanguard officer."

"As for His Highness the Regent, please send a letter from the old marshal. I believe His Highness will understand."

"As for General Nangong, why don't you take charge of the logistics and supplies?"

This is not exile, but rather an important appointment.

If the soldiers and horses are not moving, the grain and grass will go first.

Managing the logistics of the entire Zhennan Army is no easy task.

As long as Nangong Qiushui stays here and takes good care of himself, he will surely be credited with something in the future.

But he was put in charge of 5000 elite troops.

These mid- to high-ranking officers of the Zhennan Army clearly could not accept this.

Their elite force totaled only a little over ten thousand men, and half of them were sent to Nangong Qiushui.

Is this a joke?

"It seems that you seniors do not trust this humble general."

Li Changqing stepped forward and asked these seasoned veterans in the army.

"Not at all, you were personally selected by His Highness the Regent. We would never suspect you, let alone anyone else."

They were all very polite in their words, but you could tell from their expressions.

That's clearly not what they were thinking.

They suspected Li Changqing.

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