Shilke had only just finished issuing his orders when he suddenly heard such a long speech, and he was slightly taken aback.
At the same time, his gaze instinctively fell upon that young figure, and a trace of surprise flashed through his eyes.
With a single glance, he recognized him. It was that kid called Wei Qing.
Earlier, he had come to the Northeast Fortress carrying His Majesty's warrant and become Li Ce's attendant.
Shilke naturally would not look down on him just because he was a mere foot soldier. After all, who could just anyone qualify to serve as Li Ce's attendant?
As the former Guard Captain of His Majesty, Shilke quickly realized that His Majesty thought highly of this kid and intended to cultivate him!
Anyone His Majesty took a liking to was sure to possess ability and potential.
Having understood this, Shilke naturally paid him a little more attention and instinctively ran through the long speech in his mind.
Meanwhile, Wei Qing knew that what he had done violated military discipline, but he still mustered his courage and, in the shortest time possible, blurted out all his thoughts in one breath.
Afterward, he put on an expression that said he was ready to accept any punishment, though he could not conceal the unease in his heart.
When he noticed Shilke's gaze falling on him, his entire heart leaped into his throat, as if he were awaiting a death sentence.
Then Shilke quickly spoke...
"Bring the rear troops to open terrain and have them form up."
The moment they heard this, both the soldier responsible for relaying orders and Wei Qing, who had felt as though he were risking his life to remonstrate, were visibly stunned.
Seeing this, Shilke's brows immediately furrowed.
"What are you waiting for?!"
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