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Huang Shihai furrowed his brows slightly but immediately replied: "Naturally, it is to select more formidable generals"

Li Zhen spoke without any courtesy, causing Huang Shihai's expression to change dramatically

Without resorting to force, Huang Shihai has already shown the utmost benevolence and righteousness

A glimmer of a smile flashed in Li Zhen's eyes; he had gradually gained the upper hand

The matter of competing with Li Zhen has long been cast aside to Java Island

Li Zhenping calmly said, "I will demonstrate; I just want to show that my gun is no less than General Huang Qian's gun"

Huang Hu and others stood beneath the arena, all laughing heartily

Huang Shihai waved his hand and said, "Please speak."

Huang Shihai pondered for a moment, then nodded and said: "You may ask!"

Li Zhen did not refute, his gaze turning to Huang Hu, who was standing below the arena. He instructed, "Huang Hu, you are to immediately prepare a target and place it two hundred paces away. Remember to insert an arrow into the red center of the target, and hang a copper coin from the shaft of the arrow. The copper coin should be painted with vermilion, facing directly towards my position. Do you understand?"

However, can one trust Li Zhen

Huang Shihai's eyes were vacant as he murmured, "Did I do something wrong?"

Huang Shihai snorted coldly and said, "No matter what, at least it is better than the useless drunks and gluttons in the army"

However, General Huang Qian is not adept at governance and does not understand how to govern, which is why I say that the commanders in the camp are superior to you. Their martial skills are not even one-tenth of yours, yet they are shrewd and adaptable, knowing how to get things done. As a result, the soldiers under their command can enjoy good food and drink, and their training is not arduous; battles are merely a formality. In contrast, General Huang Qian's soldiers endure the most grueling training but receive the least in return

Huang Shihai, suppressing his anger, said: "Without further ado, do you dare to accept the challenge?"

After the bullet was fired, it hit the copper coin hanging from the arrow shaft without deviation. Li Zhen, with a smile on his face, asked, "General Huang Qian, can such marksmanship kill you on the battlefield"

Huang Shihai coldly laughed and said, "Lord Li, ultimately you still wish to control my battalion of soldiers"

After a brief pause, Li Zhen unhesitatingly pulled the trigger

The soldiers surrounding the arena were even more indignant, causing another uproar. Huang Hu clenched his fists in anger, his knuckles cracking. Huang Shihai, suppressing his rage, said: "Lord Li, if you have come to humiliate me, I do not welcome you."

A tremendous roar erupted from below the arena

Huang Shihai displayed a look of disdain and said, "It will definitely be avoided"

Li Zhen further stated: "General Huang Qian must have used the same tactics against past generals, intimidating and challenging them, then scaring them away from entering the camp. Although General Huang succeeded, I do not understand what his purpose is in doing this. Is it that General Huang is unwilling to relinquish power, or does he wish to select more capable generals?"

Huang Shihai slightly parted his lips and widened his eyes

At this moment, Huang Shihai was swayed by Li Zhen's words, completely losing his initiative.

At the sound of a gunshot, a crisp sound of "ding" was heard in an instant

Li Zhencheng earnestly said: "General Huang Qian, you must be considering whether I am like the other generals, saying one thing but doing another. I tell you, if you follow me and believe that I have not fulfilled the promises made to you and to the soldiers, you can leave with your soldiers at any time, and I will not stop you"

Huang Shihai smiled awkwardly and shook his head repeatedly

Li Zhenping calmly said: "General Huang Qian does not agree with what was just said. Allow me to analyze and provide some insights for General Huang. Within the Jiangbei camp, factions are numerous, and each general has their own stronghold, with varying levels of treatment. If I am not mistaken, the brothers under General Huang receive the least favorable treatment and the smallest rations. However, when the army encounters difficulties, it is General Huang who leads the charge, cutting through obstacles and turning the tide. General Huang has lost many brothers, yet the rewards he receives are the least. Am I wrong in saying this?"

Li Zhen sighed and said, "General Huang Qian, from our conversation just now, I deduce that your character is generous and magnanimous, steady as a mountain, capable of executing orders meticulously, a standard soldier. However, you are not a qualified commander. Have you considered that if the person who defeats you is a martial arts expert but a military fool, lacking understanding of strategy and planning, ignorant of sending scouts for intelligence, and even less knowledgeable about troop movements and formations, do you have a future following such a leader?"

Unwilling! Unwilling!

I humbly obey your command

The soldiers around also knelt down to pay their respects to Li Zhen.

Huang Shihai fixed his piercing gaze on Li Zhen, remaining silent

However, he agreed to Li Zhen's request and would not intervene

Li Zhen looked around at the soldiers surrounding the arena, filled with anticipation, and said in a loud voice: "General Huang Qian is highly skilled in martial arts, unmatched in the army, and is a truly remarkable man"

He roughly estimated the distance between Li Zhen and the target, which was at least 150 meters for 200 paces. Such a distance far exceeded that of the sharpshooters in the army, especially since the copper coin hanging from the arrow shaft was swaying slightly, making it even more difficult. If Li Zhen were to aim at him on the battlefield, it would be enough to blow his head off with a single shot

Huang Shihai felt hesitant in his heart, finding it difficult to make a firm decision

Not long after, Huang Hu set up a target two hundred paces away. A bow and arrow were inserted into the red center of the target, and a copper coin coated with vermilion was hanging from the arrow shaft. Li Zhen stared at the target, his expression serious, gently stroking the sniper rifle in his hands, with his right armpit resting against the stock, his left hand supporting the gun, and his eyes close to the scope, aiming at the copper coin two hundred paces away.

Li Zhen said in a low voice: "I once heard General Wu mention a matter; the commanders in the Jiangbei garrison all sought to control the soldiers of Colonel Huang Qian's regiment, but all ended in failure"

Li Zhen pondered for a moment and continued, "The shot just now was merely stating a fact. What follows is the question I wish to ask. If General Huang Qian has finished answering and still insists on competing with me, I am willing to engage. However, if General Huang is unwilling to work with me, I will not set foot in the camp again."

Li Zhenlang said loudly: "The reasoning is quite simple, I have already mentioned it earlier. Huang Qian is a standard soldier, a model example for the troops, yet he is not a qualified commander. He can lead you into battle, but he cannot plan your future. You lack a commander, someone to lead you. Everyone is focused on killing the enemy, yet no one considers how to establish themselves within the military, which leads to unfair treatment and isolation within the camp"

Li Zhen smiled and said, "In that case, as long as I defeat General Huang Qian, I can take over a battalion of soldiers, right"

You are right, they all failed

The surrounding soldiers were engaged in lively discussions, yet they swallowed their saliva, revealing expressions of anticipation

Li Zhen displayed a radiant smile on his face, filled with joy. He understood that this was the first step in winning over Huang Shihai, marking a perfect beginning. If he failed to fulfill his promise afterward, Huang Shihai would surely leave. Li Zhen bent down to help Huang Shihai up and jokingly asked, "General Huang Qian, do you still want to compete with me?"

Li Zhen observed the changes in Huang Shihai's expression and felt a sense of relief in his heart. The shot he had just fired carried significant risk. This was because the sniper rifle Li Zhen was currently using did not perform at the level of the specially modified sniper rifle he had previously used, making it more likely for the bullets to deviate. However, Li Zhen had no other choice.

Huang Shihai's expression was peculiar, yet he was extremely astonished within.

"Absolutely not!" Huang Shihai said without hesitation

Li Zhen's words are heartfelt, and he is confident in retaining Huang Shihai, as he appreciates such a fierce general

As Li Zhen stated, the conditions in the military camp are quite harsh, yet also quite helpless. Huang Shihai rolled his eyes and disdainfully said, "The situation of my brothers under my command is well known to all. If you inquire about it, you will naturally find out."

Li Zhen raised his hand to stop and said, "Don't be anxious, I have a few questions in mind. If General Huang Qian answers and still decides to continue the fight, I, Li, will accompany him to the end"

Upon hearing this, Huang Hu immediately went to carry out the order

The situation became tense once again

Li Zhen's words have truly resonated with these soldiers. They fight desperately on the battlefield and endure hardships in the camp, yet receive the least in return. While others indulge in wine and meat, they are left with only porridge and pickled vegetables, which is indeed unjust

Huang Shihai surveyed the expressions of the soldiers around him, noticing the hopeful glimmers in their eyes, which caused a faint ache in his heart. His army originally had more than 3,000 soldiers, but due to casualties in every battle, their numbers had dwindled with no reinforcements, leading to their current state. After listening to Li Zhen's words, Huang Shihai felt a stir of emotion.

Li Zhen wore a smile at the corner of his mouth, and Huang Shihai had already taken the bait

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Upon hearing this, Huang Hu fell into deep contemplation

No, they are all stronger than you

At this point, Li Zhen suddenly raised his voice and shouted at the surrounding soldiers: "You are the hardest-working soldiers, the bravest soldiers, the most admirable soldiers. Are you willing to accept unfair treatment?"

The matters mentioned by Li Zhen are all the challenges encountered by Huang Shihai, which are indeed perplexing issues. Upon seeing Huang Shihai's inquiry, Li Zhen smiled and said: "General Huang Qian, you are not wrong; you are correct"

Li Zhen laughed heartily and said, "Huang Qian, as soon as I stepped into this camp, everyone knew what my purpose was. To be honest, I really want you all to follow me, because the soldiers in the camp are all good men, brave and strong. They deserve to enjoy good food and drink, and to marry a beautiful wife; that is what they should receive."

Li Zhen, holding a sniper rifle, shrugged and said: "Huang Qian, this is your territory. The soldiers standing around the arena are all yours. If I were to toy with you, would you spare me? Would your soldiers spare me? I understand this principle!"

Bang

After a pause, Huang Shihai said again: "If Lord Li has any questions, please feel free to ask directly"

Huang Shihai clasped his hands and said: "Lord Li, your marksmanship is truly admirable."

Huang Hu asked loudly, "My master is right, why am I receiving unfair treatment?"

Huang Shihai raised his head and puffed out his chest, a proud expression on his face

Li Zhen shook the sniper rifle in his hand and asked, "General Huang Qian, can you evade my gun on the battlefield?"

Huang Shihai took a deep breath and looked at Huang Hu, both of them nodding slightly. Immediately, Huang Shihai knelt down with a thud, the white wax pole spear resting beside him, and said loudly: "I, Huang Shihai, have come to pay my respects to you, my lord"