"We lost Linhai Commandery and Yuyao Commandery before, and so many of our brothers died. Today, we finally made these Japanese pirates repay their blood debts in blood. You saved not only Kuaiji Commandery, but all of Yuezhou."
The Yuezhou Army soldiers around them also dropped to one knee and shouted in unison.
"Thank you, Commander Su, for leading us to slaughter the Japanese pirates and defend our Yuezhou."
Fang Xiongfei continued.
"From now on, I, Fang Xiongfei, will follow Commander Su's lead."
"Rise. The credit belongs to all the officers and soldiers of the Yuezhou Army and the Palace Guard."
Su Fei bent down and helped Fang Xiongfei up.
Then his gaze swept over Hojo Ogi and Takeda Nobuo, who were being held under guard, and he said,
"Rise. The credit belongs to all the officers and soldiers of the Yuezhou Army and the Palace Guard."
"Also, lock up these two Japanese pirate commanders and keep them under strict guard. After the war, escort them back to the imperial city and hand them over to the court."
"Yes, sir."
The Palace Guard soldiers immediately acknowledged the order and escorted the two men away.
Then he raised his head and looked toward the distant coastline, a trace of coldness flashing in his eyes.
"Though this band of Japanese pirates has been destroyed, we have yet to settle the score for the Fusang Kingdom's invasion of Great Xuan. For now, however, let the people of Yuezhou rest and recover first."
Fang Xiongfei nodded firmly, his eyes filled with admiration.
The young commander before him possessed not only extraordinary fighting strength, but also a heart that protected the people. He straightened and cupped his hands toward Su Fei.
"Your subordinate obeys. I'll take men to clear the battlefield and reassure the people