Li Guanyi did not remove his armor and went, still wearing his armor and battle robe. The people on the road who saw him all showed respectful expressions and saluted him, which is not to mention the large and small generals in the army led by the Duke. Especially the Xuanjia Army led out by Li Guanyi and Li Zhaowen. When they saw Li Guanyi and Li Zhaowen, they were even more respectful. This group of Xuanjia, although skilled in martial arts, previously did not have enough military merit and mostly held the position of Centurion. This time charging into battle, according to Li Zhaowen’s promise, they would be able to receive the title of miscellaneous Colonel or even Junior General after returning, all of them overjoyed. The premise is that everything goes smoothly. However, after accomplishing a charge in battle just now, everyone temporarily put aside the impending danger and enjoyed a moment of mental relief. Although it was called a family feast, given the current state of Yemen Pass City, it was only slightly better than the regular soldiers’ meals, held in the original City Lord Mansion. The Old Duke was still in his armor and battle robe, with some wine and meat on the table, smilingly inviting Li Guanyi to sit down: "Young friend, thank you for leading your troops here. Without your help, we could have been in danger. Come, in such circumstances, we do not have much to entertain you with, please!" A familiar face accompanied them, with Li Zhaowen also at the side. For a moment, it allowed people to overlook the situation outside. Duke Li said: "Young friend, the barbarian leader is not an ordinary person. Though there is a feint, that fellow is very suspicious. If we’re not careful, it’s troublesome if he sees through it." "Currently, there are more than seventy thousand troops in the city, all can wear armor and possess Inner Qi." "I intend to wait until the enemy’s morale is most unstable, then lead the army out of the city and charge out through their shaking morale. What do you think?" Li Guanyi replied: "It’s an option." Duke Li said: "However, it’s extremely difficult to use formations with a large army. Once a formation is made, it’s more powerful, but not as flexible as a small elite force. A small force can pierce through, but with a large army out of the city, a major battle is inevitable." "Unless someone can hold them in check, make the charge." He carried a slightly reserved demeanor, leaving the conversation there. Typically, at this time, generals would voluntarily stand up, agitated in spirit, making military pledges and such. Li Guanyi saw through it. Li Guanyi chose to ignore it. Having charged and feeling hungry, he ate and drank heartily, leaving only the sound of the merchant from the Central Plains eating voraciously while sitting cross-legged, which made the reserved and poised Duke a bit awkward. Looking at Li Zhaowen, Li Zhaowen merely smiled as he handed wine to Li Guanyi, saying: "This cannot be considered good wine." "With brother’s physical power, it’s just refreshing water." "I still have some prized wine in my cellar at home. After returning, we’ll have a good drink together!" He coughed mildly and said warmly: "To protect my large army and the city’s civilians, someone needs to be at the forefront. I see, young friend, your skills are extraordinary, would you be willing to help? You will be greatly rewarded!" The Old Duke paused and raised his cup, saying: "Xiahou and I stood on the city wall, watching the endless Western Region troops surge, feeling sorrowful in our hearts, swearing silently." "If someone truly comes to save me, and if that is my child, then he would be my only heir." "But if it’s another person." "Then no matter what he wishes for, I will promise it." "Zhaowen, you came to save me. After returning, I will petition to Your Majesty to promote your official rank, and as for this Tian Ge’er, what wishes do you have? Just speak it, and I will fulfill them!" This is the politician’s tactic. ᴛʜɪs ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ ɪs ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ʙʏ N0veI.Fiɾe.net Perhaps because of the veil of father-son sentiment, there was a glimpse of delight on Li Zhaowen’s face, but Li Guanyi saw clearly that all eyes were on him. He slowly swallowed the food in his mouth and said aloud: "I hope for peace in the world, with no more wars within the Four Seas." The Duke felt awkward for the second time and laughed: "Such things, I cannot accomplish either." The surrounding generals, nobles, and even strategists felt slightly displeased, thinking what this merchant from the Central Plains said was too pretentious. While they felt a slight disdain, they did not express it outwardly. One person laughed and said: "General Tian Ge’er’s ambition is so vast, we are all amazed, under the heavens, among the younger generation, few have such boldness, all I can think of is the Qilin from Jiangnan." Li Guanyi’s heart skipped a beat, and he laughed: "Qilin?" "Oh, I’ve heard of him, but he’s quite ordinary." Duke Li laughed aloud: "I see my virtuous nephew, with great courage and breath of mind, not much inferior to that so-called Qilin’er from Jiangnan. Young men with such impetuosity and insight, it’s a good thing." "However, the four words of ’world peace’ are too heavy and large." "I do not have the ability to give you that, how about you choose something else?" Li Guanyi replied: "Money, food!" Duke Li asked: "How much do you want?!" Li Guanyi answered: "How much can the Duke give?" Duke Li laughed: "After we get out, your Anxi City will be the greatest ally here, with your subjects bowing to the might of the Daying Kingdom, how would you lack silver and grain?" Duke Li initially intended to gloss over this matter and fool the young man into spilling his hot blood for his own use, but seeing the merchant also smiling, Li Zhaowen said: "Father, since there is a promise, it should be kept."