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"Greetings, Your Majesty."
Xiao Tianyang swept his gaze over the people before him, the corners of his mouth rising slightly.
He first asked the two upright young men, "Have you collected all the soldiers and equipment?"
The two answered in unison, "Everything has been prepared."
With a slight nod, he asked again, "Then when will you be able to join the battle?"
"We can join the battle in three days."
The two answered in unison once more.
They had clearly discussed things beforehand.
However, that was perfectly normal.
They would be colleagues in the future and were now of the same cohort. It was only natural for them to discuss their opinions and answers before meeting Xiao Tianyang.
"Good. Then I'll give you three days."
Xiao Tianyang turned to Sun Wu and said, "Grand Commandant, do your best to meet any requests they have."
"If resources at the Frontline are tight, transfer them directly from the imperial capital."
Sun Wu immediately replied, "Yes."
"You two may withdraw for now."
Xiao Tianyang added, "The Grand Commandant will explain the subsequent operations and the enemies we will face."
"As for any thoughts you may have, feel free to speak them."
"The Grand Commandant will also answer you as much as possible."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Sun Wu, Lu Bu, and Huo Qubing accepted the order and departed.
When the door closed once more, Xiao Tianyang could not help but ask, "I am quite curious about something."
"You possess both great talent and great ambition, so why did you remain unmoved by my Talent Recruitment Order?"
"Was my sincerity not enough?"
"This commoner knows his crime. Please punish us, Your Majesty."
Although the four wore frightened expressions, their hearts were as calm as still water.
As for who the four below were...