"To be frank, my lord, four days ago, when the water demons had just come ashore to raid and plunder, this subordinate sent men bearing handwritten letters from the Commandery Governor and Commandery Commandant to Pingyi Border Defense Camp, requesting that Marshal Chen Keping of the border defense camp send troops to help suppress the disaster.
"At the same time, this subordinate made clear in the letter that all provisions, military equipment expenditures, compensation payments, and the like required by the army to suppress the disaster would be borne entirely by our North Sea Commandery, but..."
At this point, Liu Feng's chest heaved violently several times. "But that Chen fellow actually tore the letter to pieces in front of the messenger and stomped it beneath his feet!
"In the end, he simply said that his duty was to guard the border and hunt demons, then dismissed the messenger!"
Ye Zhen narrowed his eyes and looked at Tang Ao. "Are you familiar with this Marshal Chen of the border army? Has he always been like this?"
"Reporting to Your Lordship, since we are both part of the military, we have had some dealings, but I would not say we are familiar. However, Marshal Chen used to be quite easy to talk to. Over the past twenty years, we requested his troops fourteen times to help suppress disasters and defend the area, and every time, he sent troops. He was just somewhat greedy," Tang Ao replied.
"Is that so?"
Ye Zhen's gaze flickered. Chen Keping's reaction this time seemed rather out of the ordinary.
"Men, send orders to Niu Er. I need all information on Chen Keping of the border army..."
Before Ye Zhen could finish, the void above their heads suddenly trembled several times. Heavenly Patrol General Feng Jiumo returned with