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Chapter 3 Winning Over the Army's Hearts, the Divine Power of the Pacification Envoy
Having subdued He Kun and several powerful generals, could it be that the initial plan has been largely accomplished?

The next thing to do is probably to bring his entire army under his control.

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The next morning, Mo Fei ordered his subordinates to gather all the soldiers under their command and conduct a drill at the training ground.

At this moment, Mo Fei, dressed in a pure black armor of a garrison commander with a steel sword at his waist, had a stern expression on his face and exuded a cold and murderous aura.

When he arrived at the training ground, the eight chief and deputy commanders had already gathered all the soldiers in the army, and they were lined up on the training ground to welcome him.

Over ten thousand elite soldiers stood in neat rows on the drill ground. The orderly and tranquil formation, with tens of thousands of troops forming a dense, imposing mass, filled Mo Fei with a sense of grandeur.

Born in modern times, he had never had the opportunity to command so many people. Now, he has finally fulfilled his dream of becoming a general.

"Impressive military bearing!"

Mo Fei nodded to himself, feeling relatively satisfied with the current situation of his troops.

Each of his eight commanders led 1,500 troops, totaling 12,000 men. This elite army of 10,000 was more than enough for him to carry out his plans.

"Welcome, Commander!"

"Welcome, Commander!"

……

The soldiers also noticed Mo Fei's arrival at this time.

Led by their respective commanders, the voices of over ten thousand soldiers welcoming Mo Fei's arrival seemed to shake the heavens and earth. The surging sound waves roared in like a tsunami, and did not subside for a long time.

The soldiers selected by Eunuch Liu were of quite good quality. They were all able-bodied young men, with virtually no old, weak, or disabled soldiers used to fill the ranks, which was extremely rare in the context of the Southern Song Dynasty.

Upon stepping onto the high platform of the training ground, Mo Fei first raised his hand and pressed it down, signaling everyone to be quiet.

The surging sound subsided only after the soldiers stopped shouting at the order.

"Good job, brothers!"

Could it be that the voice, though calm and powerful, was imbued with true energy and could travel for miles, allowing everyone to hear it clearly?

Mo Fei's display of skill once again instilled in the soldiers and commanders on the field a greater sense of awe and recognition of his abilities.

“My name is Dong Tianbao. From now on, you will be my soldiers.”

Perhaps this was a way of first establishing a clear allegiance for everyone, letting the soldiers know for whom they would be fighting next year.

"Before I begin the formal training, I have some good news to share with you. I'll show you just how much better I, Dong Tianbao, am compared to my previous officials."

Mo Fei's opening remarks immediately filled the hearts of the Luo City soldiers on the training ground with anticipation. They were all curious about what good news Mo Fei would announce next.

"I hereby announce...! From this day forward, the pay of all my soldiers will be doubled."

Mo Fei's announcement immediately delighted the soldiers. The fact that soldiers receive rations and other benefits struck a chord with them, instantly increasing their respect for Mo Fei.

With his keen senses, Mo Fei naturally noticed the soldiers' change in mood and immediately pressed his advantage:

"From this day forward, all of you who have died fighting for me will receive double the compensation you currently receive."

Serving in the army means earning a living by risking your life.

Since soldiers enlist in the army, if they die in battle, the compensation is the guarantee for their families to survive.

This news could be seen as doubling the protection offered.

Even if they die in battle, their parents, grandmothers, and children will still have food to eat and won't starve to death in this world.

In no time, the soldiers on the training ground had come to genuinely approve of the newly appointed garrison commander, and their eyes were filled with a hint of fanaticism.

"But you must remember this well: the extra money is not from the imperial court. It is from me, Dong Tianbao, who gave it to you out of his own pocket."

"Now, I want you all to tell me loudly: Whom are you working for from now on?"

Perhaps they raided Eunuch Liu's camp and obtained a portion of his embezzled assets, reaping a huge reward. But this was useless to him, because what he wanted was power.

Soldiers joined the army in this chaotic world simply to be soldiers and get paid; in other words, they risked their lives. If the pay for risking their lives was twice that of the imperial court, the soldiers would naturally be willing to obey him.

Immediately, upon hearing Mo Fei's question, some soldiers on the training ground shouted loudly:

"Of course we'll risk our lives for the Garrison Commander!"

"Yes, I'm willing to die for Lord Dong!"

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Looking at the soldiers on the training ground, who were filled with high spirits, Mo Fei was also overjoyed.

He listened quietly to the soldiers' shouts without interrupting. This atmosphere was like a self-guided strategy; the more they shouted, the more real it became.

Once the cheers on the drill ground subsided, Mo Fei, who had just spoken with a heavy heart, said:

"My fellow soldiers, the military used to be rife with corruption!"

"Many of you are quite capable, but why have you been unable to make a name for yourself for so long?"

"why?"

This question was also echoing in the minds of the soldiers.

……

"Because you have no relation."

Could it be that the answer has been given directly?
……

“In the past, no matter how capable you were in the military, if you didn’t have connections, you would never get ahead.”

Mo Fei's words resonated with many of the elite soldiers, who were all curious about what he would say next. Mo Fei quickly provided the answer the soldiers wanted to know.

"However, as long as you serve under me, there will only be one rule for the troops under my command."

"The mediocre should be demoted, and the capable should be promoted!"

Mo Fei's words ignited a burning passion in the eyes of the many elite soldiers on the training ground, as if the dark clouds that had been hanging over their heads had been dispelled and the sunlight had begun to shine again.

“From now on, I will hold a major competition in the military every month. From now on, the appointment of positions in the military will depend entirely on individual ability.”

"If any of you feel you are capable of holding a high position, you may go to the arena and challenge others. You may use either literary or martial skills. As long as you have a special skill, you will be given important responsibilities by me."

"Military ranks are determined by combat prowess. If you defeat five men, I will promote you to squad leader; if you defeat ten men, I will make you a sergeant; and if you defeat a hundred men, you will become a centurion."

If you perform exceptionally well, I will reserve one of the two vacant positions for sword commander for you.

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The soldiers on the training ground below could no longer contain their suppressed joy and excitement, and they shouted excitedly in unison.

"Serve the governor with your life, and become an official through merit!"

"I will serve the Governor with my life; I will become the Sword Commander!"

The soldiers' shouts this time came from the bottom of their hearts. Mo Fei's appearance gave them hope and a chance to stand out from the crowd. At this moment, they were all sincerely grateful.

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After everyone quieted down again, Mo Fei spoke again:

"I'm sure some of you are wondering, what if I could defeat the Garrison Commander?"

Upon hearing Mo Fei's words, the soldiers immediately burst into laughter!
"Then I'll tell you today!"

At this point, Mo Fei suddenly raised his hands and instantly formed a semicircle in front of him.

He instantly mobilized his powerful inner energy, and two golden dragon-shaped palm strikes burst forth from his palms, guided by Mo Fei, and slammed straight down onto the training ground below the stage.

"boom……!"

A surging, violent dragon-shaped energy burst forth from Mo Fei's palm like lightning, its light exploding outwards like a golden lotus blooming.

After a burst of sand and gravel, a large crater nearly a meter in diameter and deep appeared out of thin air on the training ground.

Nearly ten thousand soldiers on the training ground were completely stunned into silence by the power of Mo Fei's palm strike. The few sword commanders who had been knocked down by Mo Fei's palm strike yesterday were now terrified.

Now, their hearts are completely filled with gratitude.

"If you want to challenge me, that's fine. If you're confident you can withstand this blow, I'm ready to serve you anytime."

Before the words were even finished, a chorus of singing could already be heard across the training ground.

"The pacification commissioner is truly awe-inspiring!"

"The Garrison Commander is invincible!"

……

It's unclear who started shouting first, but in an instant, the entire training ground was filled with praise for Mo Fei's strength.

"Once you become officers, I, the garrison commander, will not hold back any knowledge. I will pass on profound martial arts techniques, and I hope that each of you will strive to be the best and be adorned in fine armor."

Mo Fei's words reignited the fervor in the eyes of the soldiers, including several sword commanders. The cheers in the arena reached their peak at that moment and showed no signs of abating for a long time.

……

Having achieved the desired effect, Mo Fei didn't waste any more words. After giving a brief speech, he returned directly to his camp.

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Not long after returning to his tent, He Kun brought a written memorial to Mo Fei for review.

"Your Excellency, the memorial has been written. Please take a look and see if there is anything inappropriate."

"Oh, then let me take a look!"

Mo Fei nodded in satisfaction only after carefully examining the memorial.

The gist of the story is that the rebels at Foxiaolou conspired with two sword-wielding officers to assassinate Eunuch Liu from within.

Then Mo Fei stepped forward and, in a very short time, relying on clues, his heroic skills and brilliant mind, finally found out the real culprit and traitor.

The two commanders and the Foxiaolou rebels who assassinated the eunuch have now been captured and killed...

"Okay! Well written."

"Lord He, we met when we were both lowly. When I first joined the army, it was you who promoted me. So you have done me a great favor."

"As long as you serve me sincerely from now on, I will certainly not treat you unfairly. As long as you do not have any disloyal thoughts, I guarantee you a life of wealth and honor."

Perhaps he first reassured He Kun before continuing:
"However! If you harbor any illusions and are plotting against me, then I advise you to think twice before you act. After all, with my current cultivation level, taking someone's head in the midst of an army is not a difficult task."

He Kun understood Mo Fei's meaning perfectly, and immediately prostrated himself on the ground, tears streaming down his face, saying:

“My lord, I have already witnessed your godlike and demonic methods. How could I dare to have any disloyal thoughts now? From now on, I will definitely serve you wholeheartedly, even unto death.”

“Alright, I also believe that Lord He is a wise man. How about this, you will go to the capital for me this time.”

"Remember to bring plenty of valuables and take good care of things. I need you to take back your position as commander. Can you do that?"

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