Chapter 5 Establishing Prestige in the Army

  "I object, since the Sacred Capital has not yet fallen and General Zhuo is still in charge there, we should quickly head south to rescue the emperor, and at the same time escort Miss Zhuo back." Chen Liang said excitedly.

  "Fart, I'm here enjoying big chunks of meat and large bowls of wine, living the good life! Why should I go die for that emperor?" Luo Xin slammed his hand on the table, shouting loudly without showing any weakness.

  The wind and rain frowned, since learning that Zhuo Bu Fan was holding out in the Holy City, the Autumn Wind Army had a serious difference of opinion. Chen Liang, as the guardian of the general, originally did not obey Feng Yu's command, only because at that time the commander-in-chief of the army, Qiu Li and Luo Xin, fully supported him, so he had nothing to say. Now he can be said to be the representative of the proposal to go south.

  As for Luo Xin and Qiuli, they were originally bandit-like in nature. After ambushing the escort team and greatly increasing their strength, they kept shouting that they wanted to take the team up the mountain.

  "General, something's wrong! Two teams of brothers are fighting!" Just then, a soldier rushed in to report.

  "What's going on?" The wind and rain were shocked.

  "For... for a woman." The soldier stammered out in reply.

  "What?" Feng Yu was taken aback.

  Wei Liao sighed and explained, "Some of the women our army rescued the other day have not been properly settled yet, which has caused some trouble in the military."

  "Hmph, a robber is just a robber!" Chen Liang said coldly. Zhuo Jingwen beside him also showed a disdainful expression.

  "Who the hell are you talking about?" Luo Xin exclaimed in anger. While Qiuli also stopped and pressed down on the hilt of his sword.

  "That's enough, all of you shut up! Pass on my order and assemble the whole army. Mr. Wei, go immediately to arrest those rioting soldiers." The wind and rain suddenly slapped the table, the more he thought about it, the angrier he became, what a mess, if this continued, the army would either disperse or become bandits.

  It's actually Wind and Rain's own fault. In the eyes of the crowd, Wind and Rain has always been carefree and composed, even on the battlefield, relying on his wisdom to navigate with ease. However, there are pros and cons, due to Wind and Rain's habit of looking at the world with a cold eye, while everyone admires his cleverness, they do not recognize him as an authoritative commander.

  But now Feng Yu knows he must change his image.

  "Kill!"

  A cold and cruel order left the generals present secretly shocked.

  After verifying the facts, Feng Yu immediately ordered the execution of the soldiers who led the riot in public. His cold expression made even Luo Xin and Qiuli, two old friends, dare not to plead for mercy.

  Feng Yu stood at a high place, facing the silent scene of ravens and sparrows, looking at the fearful expressions of the crowd, and secretly sighing in his heart. Later historians commenting on Feng Yu, who later changed the layout of the world, all believed that he was an absolutely contradictory entity.

  There were several times in his life when he could have ascended to the throne, but he gave up each time and never became emperor. However, he also did not have the awareness of being a loyal minister. When faced with danger, he would ruthlessly eliminate all obstacles without hesitation, with methods that were extremely ruthless and cunning. This naturally led people to put him in the category of heroes.

  In fact, by his nature, he who loves to study history would rather be an observer of the times. In his free time, he is also very easy-going with friends; however, he is not an absolute pacifist either. For self-preservation, even if it's a sworn brother, he will not let him off. It was precisely because of this that the turbulent currents of the times made him walk onto the historical stage involuntarily.

  Standing in the focal point of everyone's gaze, Feng Yu deeply understood that this was a crucial juncture for the entire army. He secretly circulated his internal energy, compressed his dantian, and slowly but majestically said: "The establishment of the Autumn Wind Army is absolutely not for banditry or robbery, nor are we willing to sacrifice our lives for the nobles or the emperor."

  In a chaotic world, the strong are revered. I will lead you to conquer the world and live like a man in this chaotic world, enjoying life and owning honor.

  I want you to proudly tell your descendants decades later: I was a member of the Autumn Wind Brigade - we defended our home, conquered plains and Gobi, seas and grasslands. We will give every diligent, noble and talented person under the sky space to survive, live and develop. We will bring freedom and dignity to every inch of land under the sky!

  This is a road filled with blood and stormy winds, this is also a warrior's journey!

  I will lead every single hot-blooded Chinese man and every warrior who regards honor as life itself forward together.

  "I swear, wherever and whenever, I, Feng Yu, will be with you all, fighting for honor, fighting for freedom, fighting for life!"

  "Die together!"

  A resolute voice echoed throughout the entire valley, and every single person was deeply moved.

  Wind and rain knew that from this moment on, he had truly gained the recognition of the army. He, who was well-versed in history, was very clear that the army was a monster that constantly needed to be fed with honor, victory, and wealth. From now on, as long as he could fulfill his promise just now, bring victory, honor, and wealth to the generals and soldiers, these simple and honest farmer's sons would not hesitate to sacrifice their lives for him.

  In fact, from this moment on, the Autumn Wind Brigade was truly in Feng Yu's hands. In the years that followed, despite facing countless threats from powerful enemies, betrayals by allies, and separations from brothers and comrades, the warriors of the Autumn Wind Brigade remained steadfastly by Feng Yu's side, never leaving or abandoning him.

  Whether he is a general or minister of the imperial court or a rebellious traitor; whether he is a hero who saves the country or a powerful and ambitious villain.

  He was always their general and leader, comrade-in-arms and brother.