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Though Feng Shuo complained nonstop, Li Chen soon discovered that the fat man was exceptionally reliable. His introductions to the camp's departments, key defensive positions, and personnel were clear, methodical, and meticulous.

He was clearly well liked. Every officer and soldier they met along the way greeted him with a smile, calling him "Fatty" or "Master Shuo." He laughed and joked in response, seeming lazy and lackadaisical while actually handling his relationships with smooth, attentive care.

Feng Shuo also held the rank of Commandant, one grade below the Commandant in charge, and roughly equivalent to Li Chen's current position.

That alone showed that Feng Shuo came from a fairly influential lineage as well.

After listening to Feng Shuo pour out his grievances, Li Chen smiled. "What's wrong with coming north? I hear the Heavenly Strategy border troops have been having friction with the Great Luo Dynasty to the north. Wouldn't earning a little military merit be a breeze?"

The moment he heard "war" and "military merit," Feng Shuo's comfort-loving heart leaped into his throat, and he shook his head like a rattle drum:

"No, no, no! Little Brother Cheng, you mustn't think like that! I know exactly how much I'm worth. If I can peacefully put in three to five years here, then use my family's connections to transfer to some prosperous inland post, I'll be burning incense in gratitude! War? People actually die in wars! I'm not cut out for that. I can't run away fast enough!"

Li Chen gave him a meaningful look and smiled faintly. "Personally, I think your esteemed father may have sent you here precisely because he saw through that little bit of 'potential' in you."

Feng Shuo froze at those words and scratched his head, not quite understanding what Li Chen meant. He took