Chapter 8, Arrogance

"Indeed, it is the people from the Fourth Division," Zhao Qinghan said angrily. "There is only a regiment of the Fourth Division stationed at the Hexi Fortress nearby. I didn't expect it to be them after all, humph."

If it were not for Lei Ming, Meng Hu might have left the Western Legion and departed from the Radiant Empire long ago. With Meng Hu's abilities, where could he not find a place to settle down? Where could he not establish a new situation?

Zhao Qinghan turned her gaze back leisurely, looking indifferently at the nearby camp of the Qingyi Guards

Due to her noble status, Zhao Qinghan was pampered since childhood, developing a habit of being domineering and overbearing

Accompanied by a group of new and veteran soldiers, Meng Hu strode confidently to the front of the Qingyi Guard camp and shouted sternly: "Listen up inside, the people you detained during the day are from our 4th Division. I don't care what happened during the day; you have until the time it takes to burn an incense stick to release them. Otherwise, don't blame us for being impolite!"

Wu Junyi said: "Sister Qinghan, what should we do now"

The new recruits surrounded by the Qingyi Guard camp responded with a resounding cheer

Do not panic," Zhao Qinghan said softly, "Let us go meet this arrogant fellow.

"Oh no," Wu Junyi exclaimed, "It can't be the army of the Mingyue Empire, can it?"

With torches in hand and battle knives raised, these new recruits all appeared visibly excited

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Zhao Qinghan is the only daughter of Zhao Yue, and her status is exceedingly noble in the western provinces and even throughout the entire empire, as she is destined to inherit Zhao Yue's title. Zhao Yue is one of the four great dukes of the empire. What is a duke? It is a prominent noble, second only to the emperor and the princes.

The new recruits, who were just about to step forward to seize the person, instinctively halted in their tracks and turned in unison to look at Meng Hu. At this critical juncture, their enthusiasm had been completely stirred by Meng Hu. As soon as he gave the order, they would dare to confront not only the governor's daughter but even the imperial princess.

You! Zhao Qinghan exclaimed, "Don't you even ask what the situation was during the day?"

As for Zhao Yue, others fear him, but Meng Hu does not fear him

Zhao Qinghan was unaware that today this matter was indeed a deliberate provocation by Meng Hu, who was looking for trouble and seizing the opportunity to make an issue out of it

As soon as the voice of the female soldier from the Qingyi Guard fell, a wave of shouts suddenly erupted from the dark wilderness around them. Soon, flickering torches ignited from the darkness, and by the light of the flames, Zhao Qinghan and Wu Junyi were astonished to discover that a large army was sweeping towards the Qingyi Guard's camp, covering the mountains and fields. The scale of this army was immense, with no less than four to five thousand troops.

Zhao Qinghan is sulking; her current mood is very poor

Otherwise, Meng Hu would not have brought the entire new recruits of the regiment to confront the hundred or so members of the Qingyi Guard. Today's performance is essentially a show put on by Meng Hu for all the new recruits. Through this event, Meng Hu hopes to give these new recruits a preliminary impression: the Fifth Regiment is a cohesive unit, and each of them is a part of the Fifth Regiment

Outrageous

Meng Hu's lips suddenly curled into a faint sneer. He turned to look at the incense stick in Dunzi's hand, which had already burned out. Suddenly, he raised the long knife in his hand and gestured forward, shouting in a stern voice: "The time has come, take them all down!"

Zhao Qinghan was somewhat bewildered; until today, she truly could not believe that there would be such an arrogant brigade commander in the Western Corps, who completely disregarded her status as the governor's daughter.

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Regardless of what happened during the day, you are to release them within the time it takes to burn a stick of incense. How uplifting does that sound? Meng Hu's words are indeed inspiring, and the new recruits shout with particular fervor, exuding a certain air of intimidation by association.

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Meng Hu's expression remained indifferent as he shouted sternly: "What of the governor's daughter? Seize her!"

This perfect silhouette naturally belongs to the governor's daughter, Zhao Qinghan

Is that so? Which division are these bastards from

Zhao Qinghan let out a light snort and exclaimed, "I would like to see who dares to act recklessly here"

is not

Then the officer need not be polite. Meng Hu said this and turned around, shouting sternly, "Dunzi, start the timer!"

The same principle applies on the battlefield; as long as he is a soldier of the Fifth Regiment, regardless of how many enemies surround him or how dire the situation may be, the entire Fifth Regiment will never abandon him

The new recruits' shouts echoed thunderously all around, creating an intimidating atmosphere

It is precisely for this reason that the Qingyi Guard has developed an air of arrogance, looking down on everything.

Turning back, Captain Wu Junyi gracefully approached. Wu Junyi is the beloved daughter of Wu Qida, the commander of the Second Division of the Western Corps. She grew up alongside Zhao Qinghan; although they are not sisters, they share a bond stronger than that of sisters.

A tall and robust new recruit stepped forward upon hearing the sound. This fellow was the one who had challenged Meng Hu's authority that day. After being starved for three days, he immediately became utterly in awe of Meng Hu. Dungzi took out a half-burnt incense stick from his pocket, lit it with a torch, and then gazed intently at the squad of female soldiers in green armor, his eyes wandering up and down, seizing the opportunity to feast his eyes on their beauty.

Suddenly, the piercing screams of the female soldiers of the Qingyi Guard echoed all around. When Zhao Qinghan turned back in haste, she saw that many female soldiers had already been pinned down on the grass by the burly soldiers, who were as fierce as wolves and tigers. Although these female soldiers were not lacking in skill, they were overwhelmed by the sheer number of opponents. Dozens of them surged forward like a swarm, and the female soldiers simply could not withstand the onslaught.

With a muffled grunt, Meng Hu advanced rather than retreated, and before Zhao Qinghan's dual swords could strike his body, the battle knife in his hand had already swung out like lightning. A crisp sound echoed as Zhao Qinghan's helmet was knocked off, revealing a face that was both charming and enchanting, a beauty that could topple kingdoms. Her golden hair, gently unfurling in the night breeze, resembled a celestial maiden scattering flowers, breathtakingly beautiful to the point of suffocation

Zhao Qinghan gritted her teeth in anger and said: "You... you are deliberately looking for trouble!"

Wu Junyi, feeling anxious, stepped forward and shouted: "The governor's daughter is here, who dares to act recklessly"

As she walked behind Zhao Qinghan, Wu Junyi whispered, "Sister Qinghan, those bastards have all confessed."

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At the foot of Qingyun Mountain, the campsite of the Qingyi Guard

"Impossible." Zhao Qinghan was much calmer than Wu Junyi, and said in a low voice, "This www.hetushucomcom must be the army of the Fourth Division. It is likely that the regiment commander received the news and brought people here. This regiment commander is truly arrogant; does he still have any regard for national laws and military regulations? He actually mobilized a large army to support his subordinate!"

Do not be misled by the usual demeanor of the commander, who appears quite cold-blooded, not allowing everyone to enjoy a meal properly, insisting instead that they compete fiercely. However, the commander is, after all, a commander, and he does care about his subordinates. As soon as he heard that a small team had suffered a loss and was detained, he immediately mobilized the entire regiment to stand up for them.

Zhao Qinghan appeared as if struck by lightning, her originally rosy complexion instantly turned an extremely pale white

The camp was brightly lit by the fire, and thirty to forty soldiers were tied together like grasshoppers. Among them, two individuals who had spoken out were even hung upside down from a tree. Two female soldiers in green uniforms were intermittently whipping them with leather straps. Under the silent night sky, occasional piercing screams echoed, creating a rather gruesome scene

Amidst the thunderous cries reminiscent of landslides and tsunamis, over 4,000 new recruits from the Fifth Brigade surged in from all directions like a tidal wave, encircling the valley where the Qingyi Guard was camped, leaving no room for escape.

Of course, it is merely about maintaining order. To transform these inexperienced recruits into a formidable force that is "unbreakable, unyielding, and will fight to the death against the enemy regardless of the perilous circumstances," they must undergo countless brutal real combat drills, until they forge an iron will through blood and fire

Wu Junyi stepped out from behind Zhao Qinghan and exclaimed in a delicate voice, "Do you know who we are? How dare you be so audacious!"

Most of Zhao Qinghan's "old subordinates" are the daughters of Zhao Yue's followers. These girls have played and trained in martial arts with Zhao Qinghan since childhood, and as they grew up, it was only natural for them to become Zhao Qinghan's personal guards. Because Zhao Qinghan prefers wearing blue garments, her guard also dresses in blue, and over time, this group of guards became known as the "Blue Garment Guards"

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At this critical juncture, Meng Hu certainly would not retreat, nor could he afford to retreat, because once he did, all his previous efforts would be in vain. In the future, it would be very difficult to gain the recognition of these new recruits for the Fifth Division from the bones and books.

Looking across the entire Western Legion, or even the whole Empire, which commander would be willing to mobilize an entire regiment of troops just to support a few soldiers? Thinking of this, the new recruits felt a warm sense of appreciation in their hearts, believing that their own commander was the best. Following such a commander, there was no doubt about it; it was worth it.

They are from the Fourth Division

"Reasoning?" Meng Hu laughed heartily and said, "Haha, our Fourth Division has never believed in reasoning; we only believe in fists. Whoever has the strongest fist is the boss. Release them quickly!"

"No matter who you are," Meng Hu said coldly, "I give you one incense stick's time to release the person!"

"Looking for trouble?" Meng Hu said coldly, "Even if that is the case, miss, your remaining time is already limited!"

Ding!

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Zhao Qinghan flipped her hands to wield two sharp long swords, gently striking them together in the air, producing a crisp and melodious metallic clash. In an instant, over a hundred female soldiers clad in green armor surged out from the camp, confronting the soldiers of the Fourth Division at close range. Tension escalated as the atmosphere inside and outside the camp became charged with hostility.

Zhao Qinghan was quite angry when suddenly, light footsteps sounded behind her

A female soldier from the Qingyi Guard suddenly ran over, panting heavily, and said urgently, "The patrol team has just reported that a large army has suddenly emerged around the camp; we are already surrounded"

As long as they are soldiers of the Fifth Regiment, regardless of who is bullied, the entire Fifth Regiment will stand up for them and support them

Wu Junyi said: "Sister Qinghan, these fellows are truly despicable. Not only do they resort to forceful plunder, but they also utter filthy words. How can they be considered soldiers of the Empire? If their subordinates are like this, their brigade commander must be no good either. This matter cannot be easily overlooked; we must teach them a good lesson."

Half a month ago, Zhao Qinghan successfully graduated from the Royal Military Academy. Having been confined in the academy for too long, she immediately summoned her "old troops" to Qingyun Mountain for a hunting trip to relieve her boredom upon returning to the western province

Zhao Qinghan said: "What if I don't let you go?"

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In summary, Meng Hu must find a way to ensure that the new recruits fundamentally identify themselves as members of the Fifth Brigade. Once this identification becomes a habit, the army will have achieved a preliminary level of cohesion. In the future, when they are on the battlefield, as long as the flag of the Fifth Brigade remains, this army will not falter.

Zhao Qinghan: "Are you still being reasonable?"

However, what truly makes the Qingyi Guard formidable is their identity. Not only is Zhao Qinghan someone no one dares to provoke, but even her subordinates, who are daughters of military families, are not ordinary individuals that anyone can afford to offend. Moreover, when a group of them comes together, it is even more daunting. Therefore, in the western provinces, the Qingyi Guard can essentially act with impunity

Zhao Qinghan believed she had been very polite, yet the other party became increasingly arrogant

Meng Hu coldly said: "There is no need for that"

Zhao Qinghan could certainly see that this arrogant brigade commander had clearly shown mercy; if he had intended to kill her, she would have already fallen dead on the spot

Miss, something is wrong

Although the Qingyi Guard is a women's army, they are not mere ornaments; they possess genuine skills.

Zhao Qinghan, trembling with anger, drew her sword and thrust it towards Meng Hu's left and right shoulder wells

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A delicate voice suddenly echoed in the camp, and soon a group of graceful figures emerged from within. The foremost figure was the tallest, clad in a form-fitting blue iron armor that not only exuded a sense of valor but also showcased the feminine beauty of her form to perfection, making it a masterpiece.

Bastard

Moreover, Meng Huye indeed did not take Zhao Qinghan, the governor's daughter, seriously; she was merely a young girl who acted impulsively relying on her status and power, so what was there to be wary of

Unfortunately, the beautiful figure's face was also obscured by a green mask, making it impossible to see what she looked like

However, today, a group of reckless soldiers emerged from some corner, daring not only to snatch prey from the Qingyi Guard but also to speak in a vulgar and obscene manner. This is truly outrageous! In a fit of anger, Zhao Qinghan ordered the arrest of this group of soldiers.

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