This was the kind of thing Zhou Xu would only say because his childhood friend, Xie Liancheng, had asked him.
If it had been anyone else, he would never have revealed this weak side of himself. Where would that have left his dignity?
Toward the end, Xie Liancheng inevitably mentioned Zhou Chongshan, who had arrived in time to save him and the border troops, and had fought shoulder to shoulder with him.
Unconsciously, his words carried a hint of admiration, and for a time, even a trace of longing.
"Of course, in a one-on-one fight, he definitely wouldn't be my match."
As he said this, Xie Liancheng did not forget to add one more sentence.
"But after this battle, I discovered that his will was truly far stronger than mine."
Listening to this, Zhou Xu could not help rolling his eyes.
Still, he did not forget to give his brother some guidance.
"Zhongshan wasn't always like this. In his early years, he was anxious and uneasy about everything, unable to keep his composure. His heart was constantly unsettled, and he was afraid..."
The Zhou Chongshan of those early years could absolutely not be considered a general with a strong will. His heart had been unsettled, and the pressure had made him extremely anxious.
Unlike Xie Liancheng, Zhou Chongshan had simply lacked confidence back then, afraid that he would lose his value.
Listening to Zhou Xu's account, Xie Liancheng's heart gradually calmed.
"Everyone has experienced things like this to some extent. It's just that you brat had it too smooth in all those years."
While the two of them were chatting, Shilke hurried back after arranging the defensive deployment.
"Your Majesty!"
Seeing that Shilke had something to report, Zhou Xu patted Xie Liancheng on the shoulder and stood up.
"Stop overthinking