"Since you two carry an imperial decree and the Royal Edict Banner and Token, we ought to obey you no matter what. How about this: I'll leave Taigu City right now, and you can become its masters?" Li Qingxian asked with a smile.
Inside the command tent, astral energy surged and killing intent filled the air.
Cha Fuli inwardly groaned. Even Jie Anhuai thought things were going badly. The moment Li Qingxian left, these arrogant soldiers and fierce generals would chop the two of them up and feed them to the dogs.
"Not at all, not at all," Cha Fuli hurriedly said. "We're only here to provide reinforcements."
Li Qingxian frowned. "That won't do. We must follow the proper procedures. We can't violate the court's rules."
Even the generals of the Taigu Army fell silent.
"In Taigu City, your rules take precedence," Cha Fuli said.
"Oh?" Li Qingxian said. "Then once you enter Taigu City, you'll be under my command?"
"Well... you know that compared with your Taigu Army, our Northern Garrison Army only looks shiny on the surface. If you really ask us to fight the Demon Race, we simply can't do it. Of course, we can transport equipment inside the city, and at critical moments, we can help defend the walls," Cha Fuli said.
The generals listened in puzzlement. These people no longer paid the slightest heed to the court's rules, and every word out of their mouths was nonsense.
Li Qingxian thought for a moment, then said, "As I've said, I truly don't object to you entering the city. But... after what you did to the Old Royal Army a few days ago, I fear the officers and soldiers might harbor resentment and refuse."
Once again, astral energy surged through the command tent, and killing intent filled