The five major legions of the Great Han Empire are the Huanglong Legion, also known as the Forbidden Army, stationed in the capital; the Qilin Legion, the only regular naval force of the Great Han, stationed in the east; the Red Ocean Legion and the Canglang Legion, stationed in the north; and the Tianying Legion, stationed in the west.

  Gudao Xiao was originally the commander-in-chief of the Tianying Army and held the position of Imperial Marshal. A few years ago, due to the invasion of the Caesarians, the Emperor promoted Gudao Xiao to Imperial Marshal, with more than 300,000 armored soldiers under his command on the Western Front. His status was extremely high, and his power was unprecedented since the founding of the country. He did not disappoint the Emperors trust, and over the years, he made great achievements in defending the Western border. The Caesarians marched from afar, destroying countless countries along the way, but as soon as they entered the territory of the Great Han, they encountered a steel wall under Gudao Xiaos command, and after dozens of battles, they were unable to gain any advantage. Two months ago, they suddenly launched a comprehensive lightning-fast surprise attack, but ended up losing troops and generals, not only failing to achieve their predetermined goals but also being forced to retreat by Gudao Xiao, taking refuge in a fortified city and losing the ability to counterattack.

  After this battle, Gu Dao Yans prestige in the empire was at an all-time high, and there was no one else in the military who could rival him. And it was this legendary figure that Xu Haifeng was about to meet.

  "Hey, little brother, dont be nervous, Gu Dashi is easy to talk to." Fang Ming looked at Xu Haifengs stiff face and couldnt help but sigh. He had said it countless times before, but it was all in vain.

  "I know." Xu Haifeng tried his best to smile, but only managed a slight twitch at the corner of his mouth. His face seemed to be written all over with four big words "I am very nervous".

  Fang Xiang let out a helpless sigh, shook his head, looked up at the sky, rolled his eyes, but still couldnt do anything about it.

  "General Fang, Captain Xu, the Commander has finished the meeting and is waiting for you in the inner hall. Please follow me." A staff officer in his forties came to the living room and said to them.

  "Yes, thank you, sir, for showing us the way." Fang Ming hastily returned the courtesy, and Xu Haifeng followed suit, bowing in unison.

  "Whats your surname, sir?"

  "Student Cheng Ming, in the future, I will ask General Fang for more guidance."

  "I dare not, I beg Mr. Cheng to give more guidance."

  Just a moment ago, he was still complaining about something like having waited for half an hour without seeing a ghostly figure, but now he is following the rules and regulations, not daring to make any mistakes.

  As they entered the inner hall, one person sat in front of the hall. He was nearly sixty years old, but his spirit was strong and healthy, his face was ruddy, and his hair and beard were dark, showing no signs of aging. Seeing the two enter, he smiled and nodded, raising his hand to say: "Sit."

  "Thank you, General." Fang and Xu sat down in response.

  Xu Haifeng was still seeing an official of such identity and status for the first time, with only half of his buttocks on the chair. Facing Gu Daos gaze, he was at a loss, his hands clenched and then relaxed, relaxed and then clenched again, not knowing how to place them.

  Compared with him, Fang Zhong was calm and composed, sitting upright in his chair, his eyes not darting about, his face expressionless.

  After watching the performance of the two, Gu Dao was puzzled in his heart. Fang Zhongs rise to fame as a young man and his years of service as a deputy general were understandable. However, Xu Haifengs behavior was somewhat abnormal. If judged by his official position, it would be normal for a squad leader to behave this way, but Xu Haifeng was no ordinary squad leader. From his previous performance, he seemed to be a man of great wisdom and bravery, with both courage and strategy. But today, Gu Dao was greatly disappointed. Yet, having led the army for many years, Gu Daos thoughts were dense and complex, and he felt that the person before him was not simple. Just looking at those soldiers who had escaped from death and were obeying his every command, it was clear that he was no ordinary general.

  The old generals heart was filled with a thousand thoughts, but his face remained expressionless. He smiled and said, "Since ancient times, heroes have emerged in their youth. You two are so young, yet you have achieved so much. The Han dynasty has a bright future ahead, and I am truly relieved."

  "Your Excellency is overpraising." Fang Xiang hurriedly bowed his head and said.

  "General Fang, I have already reported your achievements to the imperial court. Your reward will arrive within a few days. Between you and me, the position of deputy commander of the Red Gun Cavalry Left Camp is yours for sure." Gu Dao said, lifting his teacup and taking a light sip.

  "Thank you, General." Direction stood up straight and bowed slightly, but didnt show much excitement, just a faint thank you.

  The backbone of the Red Ocean is the Gun Cavalry, so the Red Ocean is also called the Red Gun Cavalry. Half a year ago, one of the two deputy commanders of the Left Camp in the Red Army suddenly fell ill and died, leaving the position vacant and coveted by many. The army has many factions, and originally, with Fangs family background, it would have been easy to obtain this position. However, the Fang family rose to prominence through military prowess, and the first generation of the family head established a rule to prevent future generations from declining: any member of the Fang family who joins the military must not be promoted without achieving military merit. The northern border of the Great Han has been peaceful in recent years, with no wars or battles, and Fang has been in this position for four years but has not achieved any military merit, so he naturally has no chance.

  At this moment, the imperial court is transferring troops from the northern camp to reinforce the western front. Fang Xing calculated in his heart that it would be better to go to the west to try his luck, and maybe he could achieve some military merit and increase his chips, so he was the first to volunteer for battle.

  He brought his troops to the Western camp, only to find Xu Haifeng and others waiting for reinforcements. Eager to make a name for himself, he was the first to ask Gu Daojian for battle. Considering the speed and combat power of the Red Cavalry, and more importantly, the special identity of the Directional Horn, Gu Daojian couldnt refuse his request. He nodded in agreement. Unexpectedly, Fang Xus duo joined forces, defeating the enemy army, making a name for themselves in this one battle, shocking the entire army. This battle was crucial, not only greatly boosting the morale of the Han army, but also inflicting heavy casualties on the enemys main force. In front of that small military camp, the Huns lost 80,000 regular troops, which was the main reason why the Great Han army could easily win in a short period of time.

  Thus, Gu Dao Yan did a favor by exaggerating the merits of Fang Xiang Mings achievements and reported them to the higher-ups. As a result, the dragons face was filled with joy, and he personally appointed Fang Xiang Ming as deputy general, serving as the vice commander of the Red Gun Cavalry Left Camp. The formal appointment documents had not yet arrived, but Gu Dao Yan had already received the news in advance, which is why he was so certain.

  While Fang Xing was also delighted, he didnt lose his composure because this position would have been his sooner or later, and now he had just gotten it a step earlier.

  "No need to be polite, this is what you have achieved through your own efforts, dont belittle yourself."

  "Congratulations, big brother." Although Xu Haifeng didnt know the reason behind it, he saw that Fang Xiang had been promoted and was happy for him, so he took the opportunity to congratulate him.

  As soon as he heard Xu Haifengs words, Fang Ming suddenly remembered the battle in front of the military camp. If it wasnt for Xu Haifengs troops disrupting the enemys formation, he wouldnt have achieved such brilliant results either. Now that he had risen to a high position, he couldnt forget his brothers.

  "General, its all thanks to Xu brother weakening the enemys will and endurance beforehand, and disrupting their formation. Only then could I achieve todays success. Please, General, have a clear understanding of this."

  "Hmm, Xu... Hai Feng is it?" Gu Dao Yan Xin thought that this young man didnt seem to be seeking credit for himself, but unfortunately, with his family background, he didnt need to rely on himself at all. Otherwise, he would have been thoroughly cultivated. As for the other person who was highly recommended by him, well have to take a closer look."

  "Its just a young one." Xu Haifengs official position was not enough, and in front of Gu Dao, he did not dare to call himself a lower official, so he could only refer to himself as "young one".

  "Are you the leader of the tenth squad of the Fifth Column?"

  "Report to the general, in fact, this ten-man squad of mine is not an official one."

  "Oh? Youre telling me to listen?" Gu Dao asked strangely.

  "On that day, the first wave of Caesars attack, both the captain and deputy captain of our team were shot dead by arrows. The hundred-man commander on duty temporarily appointed Xiao Zi as the ten-man commander, but it was only a temporary appointment and had not been formally recognized by the main camp."

  The Western Camp under Guo Ziyis command had immense power, and officials below the rank of governor only needed to report to the Ministry of War before they could be appointed.

  "No wonder I saw on your military registration card that you were just a soldier, it turns out there was such a change."

  Although Gu Dao Yans words were calm, Xu Hai Feng was still frightened and broke out in a cold sweat. Impersonating an imperial officer was a capital offense punishable by beheading, especially during wartime. If Gu Dao Yan did not confess, he could be killed on the spot for this crime alone.

  "Tell me in detail about the specific situation of those battles."

  "Yes, after the first day of Caesars attack, we lost nearly half of our men and horses. The deputy general and five thousand-man squad leaders were among the first to fall in battle. Although we managed to hold onto the camp, they died at the same time. That night..." Here, Xu Haifeng hesitated for a moment, wondering how he should continue. Should he tell the truth? He couldnt help but feel great regret in his heart. Others only knew that he had led the troops to repel Caesars army and protect the camp, but no one had ever asked about the specific circumstances, and he had never thought that one day he would have to explain the details.

  Originally, after each battle, there were clerks who would record the major and minor events that occurred before and after the war. However, Xu Haifeng and others had special identities, and everyone was injured, so Gu Daos order was not to disturb anyone, so even this link was omitted. But the ugly daughter-in-law still has to meet her parents-in-law, and when things come to a head, she cant escape, and Xu Haifeng, who didnt have any preparation at all, was really stunned for a moment.

  "What happened that night?" Seeing Xu Haifeng remain silent for a long time, Gu Dao Yan couldnt help but ask.

  "That night, the crowd did not abandon me and temporarily elected a young child as their leader. From the second day on, my brothers fought bravely and finally managed to hold onto the military camp without losing it, until General Fang arrived with reinforcements and rescued us." Xu Haifeng gritted his teeth and ended this extremely difficult topic in just a few words.

  "Is that it...?" Upon hearing this, Xiao felt a sense of ancient wisdom and deep calculation, and couldnt help but feel a mix of emotions.

  The young man in front of him, who was not noticeable at all, led thousands of soldiers with a small team of ten people, resisted the tens of thousands of Caesars army, maintained the strong fighting spirit of the troops during the siege, and decisively ordered the attack when the reinforcements arrived, ultimately achieving a great victory. Such achievements, even if they are self-confident in the ancient way, would be modest, but in his narrative, the various thrilling battles that took place during this period all became dull and ordinary, as if it was natural, which really made him unable to see through this persons depth.

  Actually, Gu Dao Yan was really interested in what kind of means Xu Haifeng used to inspire such strong fighting spirit among the soldiers. According to the prisoners who participated in the siege, the Han army defending the city were extremely fierce, and even when their lives were at stake, they didnt care. Even if they lost a hand or foot, they wouldnt stop fighting unless they were beheaded or died from blood loss. In this way, during the 20-odd days of battle, they created the super miracle of killing 50,000 regular Caesar troops. How did such unparalleled combat power come about? If all the Han soldiers had such strength, then not only would the Caesar troops in front of them be no match, but even their old enemies, the Xiongnu people, who had been a thorn in their side for over a hundred years, would also be nothing to fear.