After the battlefield had been cleared, Ye Zhen's North Sea Heavenly Wave Army camped on the spot by the Blood River. With the Blood River at their backs, and twenty thousand elite Water Clan warriors of the Great Sage of Sea Quelling in the river—able to attack when advancing and defend when retreating—even if Demon Emperor Seventh Crown Prince Cong Yun wanted revenge, he would not dare come without twice their numbers.
And now, Ye Zhen feared only that Demon Emperor Seventh Crown Prince Cong Yun would not come.
If he came, Ye Zhen could eliminate future trouble once and for all.
Of course, after a great victory, the army had to be rewarded.
Rewards for merit without exception—this was the only secret art for keeping an army's morale soaring.
But during wartime, meat was unlimited while wine was rationed.
After the feast, Ye Zhen summoned Niu Er.
"Niu Er, has the news been released?"
"Reporting to Marshal, it has already been released. I believe trade requests will arrive before long." Before Ye Zhen, Niu Er wore an expression of utmost respect, head lowered and back bent even more deeply than before.
After several impossible victories in succession, with his steady advances and retreats in command, his schemes and calculations, his measured use of troops, and his even greater care for his soldiers in battle—
Ye Zhen's personal prestige and charisma had already reached their peak in the hearts of subordinates like Niu Er.
Whenever they faced Ye Zhen, their respect came from the depths of their hearts.
"And my additional requirement? Was it attached?" Ye Zhen asked.
"Reporting to Marshal, it has been listed as the first additional condition. If they have it, priority will be given to the trade."
After Ye Zhen nodded, Niu Er silently withdrew.
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