Cao Zhan had originally held a post in the Yangwu Army, helping Meng Zhao train soldiers, command troops, and guard against the machinations of the great families within the city. He bore heavy responsibilities and was quite busy.
Yet compared with Meng Zhao's main base, Lingwu City, the Divine Might Army was stationed in Liang Prefecture, where the situation was even more complicated and more prone to mishaps. With Meng Zhao personally holding the fort, there was no problem for now, but if he were to leave, unforeseen changes might arise.
Thus, Meng Zhao had specifically summoned Cao Zhan over to serve as his eyes and ears, overseeing all affairs within the Divine Might Army.
Meng Zhao had no shortage of capable subordinates, but Cao Zhan possessed the Star Body and was an old hand Meng Zhao relied on and trusted most. Entrusting this burden to him, Meng Zhao believed, would not leave him disappointed.
Besides Cao Zhan, there were Second Brother and Third Brother of the Six Monsters of Minshan, as well as three innate experts who had followed him from early on as retainers of the Meng Family. In all, there were six innate masters, a formidable force in its own right.
It was not enough to completely suppress the Divine Might Army from top to bottom; indeed, compared with its upper ranks, the gap was still considerable.
But as one of Meng Zhao's contingencies, stationed around Hong Tianzheng and Ji Rulin, they would be enough to eliminate certain hidden dangers.
Even if the Divine Might Army made some improper move, Cao Zhan's abilities and this force might well be able to turn defeat into victory. Thus, Meng Zhao was quite pleased to see them.
After asking each of them about their recent circumstances, comforting them, and rewarding