C79 (2/2)
When everyone had straightened up, Kong Sheng said in a clear voice, ”Everyone, let's go on this expedition to the enemy nation, Mo Qiu. We've fought continuously for several months and we've defeated and defeated the enemies in a row! These achievements had been spread back to the local Fire Phoenix, and everyone knew about them! I am here on behalf of all the citizens and soldiers of the Fire Phoenix Imperial Army Headquarter, the north of the empire Battle Zone, and the Empire's Phoenix City Pass, to bid farewell to all of you! You are the first army in a thousand years to invade the Black Hills! You are the first army in a thousand years to win a battle in the Black Hills! You are the first army to attack the Moqiu City Pool in a thousand years! You have created too much history, you have created too many first place, and the Empire is proud of you! ”
After saying that, Kong Sheng's right foot clattered on his left heel as his body straightened. He then bowed towards the blood-stained, ragged clothing of the Expeditionary Forces soldiers; behind him, all the officials and generals bowed together; around them, all the Fire Phoenix Empire soldiers bowed; even though they were wearing heavy armor, they also raised their right fists to their left chest, bowing to these young Apprentice Knight s.
In that moment, Qu Feizhi's heartbeat sped up, his blood pressure rose, and a wave of heroic spirit rushed to his head. It was worth it! It's worth it even if I die in the next moment!
His thoughts represented almost all of the Apprentice Knight s. Their exhausted and bloodstained faces revealed smiles. To these aristocratic children, the name Billy was far more important than the word 'fame'. Kong Sheng's words were enough to represent the empire's affirmation of them. It was enough to make them become heroes whose names were known throughout history!
After they finished bowing, Kong Sheng said indifferently, ”Today is already late, and everyone has already worked hard for a few days, so I won't say anymore. ”Besides the three leaders, the rest of the soldiers should go rest first. We'll stay here for three days. I'll personally celebrate the achievement of the wine for all the kings!”
Following his words, a few officials of the Phoenix City Pass came out from behind the crowd and led the excited Apprentice Knight to their resting place. As for the other officers, they went over to Xiu'er, Chen Chu and Qu Feizhi and gestured for them to come over.
Looking at Kong Sheng's back figure that turned around and left, and then looking at the attitude of the few officers around him, Qu Feizhi grinned at Chen Chu, who was beside him, and smiled bitterly. Both of them knew that what happened before was just a formality, and what came next was the main topic of discussion. The only thing that surprised them was that Xiu'er had been staring at Kong Sheng from the very beginning. Her eyes revealed neither doubt nor hatred, but instead, a sense of longing and attachment. She simply didn't need anyone to exert any pressure on her as she automatically followed Kong Sheng inside.
Seeing Xiu'er's nearly infatuated gaze and actions, Qu Feizhi sighed lightly. He sighed in his heart. Young girl, useless!
Entering Castellan Mansion, they walked all the way to the conference room. Kong Sheng stood at the main seat with his hands behind his back, and beside him stood a few senior officer s with different expressions. At the door to the meeting room stood a total of ten profound practitioners, and just from their expressionless and unmoving postures, one could sense the change in the atmosphere.
Just as the three of them walked in, Kong Sheng turned around upon hearing them. He slammed the table fiercely and shouted angrily, ”Take them down!”
The Border Army Warriors at the side immediately rushed over, pressing Chen Chu and Qu Feizhi down on the ground. Regarding Xiu'er, they had their reservations and did not make a move. Xiu'er did not make things difficult for them, as she gently knelt on the ground and said, ”This time, everything that I have done is because of me. It was I who smashed the granary to save the two of them, it was I who brought them to the Red Camp camp, it was I who brought them out of the Phoenix City Pass realm, and it was I who led them into the Wulian Mountain Range realm. It's all my fault. If Lord Kong wants to punish, just punish me. ”
Kong Sheng dodged her kneeling and said with a trembling voice, ”You ~ ~ ~ Lady Xiu’er, I can't control you if you're not in my army. But there are certain things to be clear about, that you will never escape from the charges of breaking the prison, inciting the soldiers, and destroying the city. I know that you have done great deeds and meritorious deeds in Mo Qiu. Perhaps Her Majesty will forgive you and not pursue this matter. However, what I want to say right now is not this, but the matter of Her Majesty. I am just a mere border commander and can't interfere with this. What I want to say is the matter of my own brothers! ” After saying that, Kong Sheng tilted his head and roared, ”Speak!”
Ling Zilu, who had been standing quietly at the side, stepped forward. With a gloomy expression, he said, ”We have a total of 316 people who followed Chen Chu and Qu Feizhi out of the camp without permission. Six of them are Company Leaders, and the remaining ten are Team Leaders.” Pausing, his voice became deeper, ”Earlier, according to City Gate Officer's calculations, other than the three of you, there were only 132 Apprentice Knight who returned to the city.”
Kong Sheng's eyes turned red, he smashed down onto the conference table and shouted at the three of them, ”You have achieved fame, what about the two hundred brothers?! ”If you don't rob them of the prison and encourage them to go to Mochu, they might still be alive!
The conference room was silent, no one spoke, only Qu Feizhi's heavy breathing could be heard.
After a long while, Kong Sheng slowly spoke out, ”I have nothing to do with your matters. But in this Phoenix City Pass, I can still make the final decision. ”Before the decree is passed down, I would like you all to reflect on it.” With that, he turned around and waved his hand. The four Border Army Soldier s carried Qu Feizhi and walked out.
Seeing that no one cared about him, the Xiu'er stood up abruptly and asked Kong Sheng, ”What about me? ”Why don't you lock me up too?”
Kong Sheng slowly shook his head with his back facing her, ”I am even less able to care about your matters.”
”Why? I am also in the Phoenix City Pass now, why don't you care about me? ” The Xiu'er almost shouted out.
Kong Sheng did not say anything, but Ling Zilu spoke up from the side. ”Lady Xiu’er, not long after you left, His Majesty sent an order to us, if you came back alive, we will kill you without mercy.”