Xiao Tianyang listened to Sun Wu's advice.
Until the matter of the War Ghost Tribe was resolved, he would never leave Hektonmar lightly.
Moreover, after learning of Lu Bu and Huo Qubing's recent situation from Sun Wu, he felt even more confident.
In addition, Wei Qing and the others waiting in the imperial city also received an Imperial Edict.
As expected, they were appointed as commanders, with their Group Armies numbered Eleven through Fourteen.
Xiao Tianyang had appointed their deputy commanders, while they were left to appoint the remaining Legion Commanders themselves.
Wei Qing's Eleventh Group Army had Ban Chao as its deputy commander.
No joke—Ban Chao abandoned his brush for the military and recovered more than fifty states in the Western Regions over thirty-one years.
That achievement alone made his military talent plain to see.
If he was not qualified to be a deputy commander, then no one else could possibly be more qualified.
Cao Cao's Twelfth Group Army had Zhang Liao as its deputy commander.
Eight hundred tiger guards crossed the river, and a hundred thousand Wu soldiers fled in terror.
Zhang Wenyuan, the man said to be capable of stopping Jiangdong children from crying, was a ruthless figure indeed.
He had personally carved out Sun Ten Thousand's nickname for Sun Quan. His ability was obvious.
Zhuge Liang's Thirteenth Group Army had Guan Yu as its deputy commander.
Though the evaluations of Guan Yu differed somewhat between the Romance and history, no one could erase his bravery and achievements.
At the very least, having Guan Yu remain behind to guard Jingzhou was the best proof.
Even if he had ultimately failed to hold it, that was because Wei and Wu had joined forces, forcing Guan Yu to retreat to Maicheng.
If Guan Yu had truly been incompetent, how