In the rear hall of the Government Office in Liuyang Commandery, You Zhi, who had been stationed south for nearly two years, finally returned. The moment he saw Luo Chong, he immediately bowed and saluted respectfully, his heart filled with joy.
Back on the grasslands, he had rendered meritorious service by assisting the army's expedition to Bamboo Island and providing a great deal of intelligence. Luo Chong had already credited him with an achievement, and his title had been raised by one rank accordingly. Now that Bamboo Island had been taken by the Han Tribe, there was basically nothing major left for the Golden Crow Guard under his command to do, and things were no longer as tense as before. Since Luo Chong had summoned him back this time, he must have a new task for him, right?
That was what You Zhi had been thinking as he came before Luo Chong.
"Your servant, You Zhi, Commander of the Golden Crow Guard, pays his respects to the Chieftain."
"It's good that you're back. Come, sit down. We haven't seen each other in so long—sit down and tell me how things have been." Luo Chong remained seated, merely raising a hand slightly to indicate that he should sit nearby.
"Thank you, Chieftain." You Zhi respectfully cupped his fists again, then sat in the chair beneath the hall, to Luo Chong's right.
After Luo Chong's Personal Guard brought tea for them both, Luo Chong took a sip before speaking.
"You did well with the things you handled concerning Bamboo Island and the grasslands. You spared our tribe many unnecessary losses, and that deserves praise." Luo Chong first complimented him, then continued, "Now that Bamboo Island has all fallen under the control of our Han Tribe, and the Xin Tribe has been wiped