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If the soldiers and horses are not moving, the grain and grass will go first.

The important role of the supply battalion was to transport provisions, therefore the entire convoy moved very slowly.

Our destination is Taoshan Prefecture, which is over 600 kilometers from Kyoto. At our current pace, it's estimated that it will take more than half a month to arrive.

Fang Wei desperately wanted to arrive quickly, but circumstances wouldn't allow it. The entire supply train stretched for a mile or two, forming a long snake that couldn't be seen from beginning to end.

The sound of hundreds of horse-drawn carriages moving around was spectacular, but the efficiency was too low.

In another world during the Three Kingdoms period, Zhuge Liang invented a magical device: the wooden ox and flowing horse, specifically for transporting grain.

Fang Wei was once fascinated by the wooden ox and flowing horse while reading "Romance of the Three Kingdoms," and even went to the library to look for detailed blueprints.

Fang Wei still has a deep impression of this magical artifact. If there is an opportunity, it is possible to replicate it, so that there would be no need to spend so much manpower and resources on the difficult task of transporting supplies.

The supply convoy doesn't need Fang Wei to lead the way; he has plenty of time.

Because he was about to break through to the first level of the Law Realm, Fang Wei did not waste any time, but continued to cultivate while slowly moving forward.

The other four were secretly pleased to see Fang Wei's diligence; having a good leader was always better than having a lazy and incompetent one. Fang Wei's focused figure as he cultivated diligently gradually drew their attention. This was an example of leading by example.

One day, two days passed quickly. During these two days, Zhong Fangwei was promoted to the first level of the legal profession as he had wished.

Life is so uneventful, not even an earthworm comes out. It's so frustrating.

On the third night, the highest-ranking officer of the supply battalion, Colonel Zhongti, found Fang Wei.

Upon entering the captain's barracks, Fang Wei discovered that there were several other people besides himself.

"Is the visitor Fang Wei?"

Fang Wei agreed, saying he would not change his name or surname.

Upon seeing that it was indeed Fang Wei, everyone present looked over.

So young, can you really do it?

So small? Hmm, it seems that elegant people are generally quite small.

Is this kid any good?

……

Various inner doubts are constantly fed back to their respective owners.

Fang Wei was unaware of what the others were thinking; he simply stood there calmly.

The loyal and fraternal captain looked at Fang Wei, who seemed lost in thought, and neither offered him a seat nor spoke to him.

The barracks were eerily quiet, everyone lost in their own thoughts.

"Isn't this kind of hospitality unbecoming of a great nation's military?" Fang Wei couldn't help but ask.

"Haha, someone, bring more seats and give Scholar Fang a seat."

The man seated at the head of the table waved his hand and spoke in a seemingly magnanimous manner.

The so-called "mat" was nothing more than a bench. Soon, the mat was prepared, and the soldier gestured for Fang Wei to take a seat.

"My lords, I am but a humble scholar. I am unworthy to sit with you all. Please speak plainly if you have something to say."

Fang Wei wasn't unwilling to accept the gesture, but sitting down under these circumstances would clearly lower his status. Rather than lowering his status, he chose not to sit, opting for a strategic retreat.

"How dare you! You know you're just a lowly scholar. Don't you know that if the Loyal and Righteous Captain invites you, you must simply accept the invitation?"

A man sitting in the lower seat stood up, pointed at Fang Wei's nose, and said sternly.

Holy crap, is this a show of force? These people's tactics are so low-level.

"Oh? I do think that guests are guests, so would you be so kind as to invite them?"

"Bang!" A man slammed his hand on the table, stood up, and said, "What did you say? I called you here because I thought highly of you, and you dare to talk like that? Are you looking for death?"

Several others present echoed this sharply and seriously.

"Hey, fellow colleagues, Fang Yashi is still a scholar, even if his rank isn't high. He's still one of our colleagues. Let's encourage each other and maintain harmony."

Seeing that their roles were almost complete, the loyal and fraternal captain, who was sitting in the first seat, quickly tried to smooth things over.

So they were just trying to put me down because I'm a lower-ranking person. What a bunch of hypocrites. Fine, let's see what you're up to next.

"As expected of the Captain, your insight is truly remarkable. I certainly need to learn from you."

"Haha, Mr. Fang, you are too modest. You are a refined scholar with a bright future, unlike us warriors who either die on the battlefield or waste our lives in vain. I greatly admire you, Mr. Fang."

As soon as Captain Zhongti finished speaking, the people sitting below him all said, "Yes, yes, please forgive us, Scholar Fang."

Sure enough.

"We're all colleagues, and I need to work harder too. I look forward to encouraging each other."

Fang Wei himself felt disgusted; it was so damn hypocritical.

"Well done, Mr. Fang, you are indeed one of our colleagues. Please have a seat, and let's drink to that."

Keep pretending.

Drinking, drinking, it was all just drinking and mutual flattery. Fang Wei thought these people were both boring and superficial. However, they finally got to the point.

"My lord, the Hegemon Kingdom is attacking with overwhelming force this time, and our Chi Kingdom is clearly on the verge of collapse. What should we do?"

"Haha, it's alright. If the Blazing Kingdom is defeated and cannot withstand the attack, what can it do to me? What do you think, Fang Yashi?" The loyal and fraternal captain seemed to be answering, but in reality, he was asking a question.

What does this mean? Is it desertion?

Fang Wei pondered to himself. If he didn't answer this question properly, a fight might break out on the spot.

"If the Fiery Kingdom cannot withstand the attack, what can it do to me?" This statement clearly indicates a plan to flee or establish independence.

How could a mere loyal and fraternal captain have such thoughts? What's the situation at the front? Has the battle been lost?

How should I answer this? Let's try to play it safe for now. Otherwise, there's really nothing I can do with these people; I absolutely can't win a fight against them.

Ultimately, Fang Wei decided to play along.

"As expected of the Commandant, I, Fang Wei, will naturally follow your lead. If the Commandant says east, I will go east. Please rest assured, Commandant."

"Haha, good. With a refined gentleman joining us, it's like adding wings to a tiger. Come, everyone, let's toast Mr. Fang."

Everyone rushed forward, raising their glasses in welcome, their enthusiasm completely different from their previous confrontation.

After the toasts, the atmosphere remained at a high level, thanks to Fang Wei's cooperation. The loyal and righteous captain, seated at the head of the table, kept smiling and watching Fang Wei, a look that Fang Wei found very uncomfortable.

Fang Wei couldn't quite put his finger on what was in his eyes, but if he had to describe it in words, it would be: harboring malicious intentions.

Fang Wei had been pretending, and he didn't know what the other party's intentions were, so he could only choose to wait and see.

After the pretense and evasive conversation at the barracks ended, Fang Wei returned to his own tent. With no clues whatsoever, no matter how much Fang Wei pondered, he couldn't find a solution.

Observing the situation calmly is one approach, while conducting a night raid on the barracks is another.

Fang Wei quickly summoned Niu San and ordered him to spy on the Zhongti School Guard's barracks. After Fang Wei finished speaking, Niu San looked surprised.

Fang Wei could only explain, "Niu San, I must have my reasons for sending you to spy on the Loyal and Filial Captain's barracks. Just go ahead and do it. We'll talk about other things when you get back."

Niu San was recruited by Fang Wei, and out of basic loyalty, he trusted Fang Wei. Therefore, he quickly found his way to the camp of the Loyal and Fraternal Colonel.

After Niu San left, Fang Wei waited, feeling somewhat uneasy.

The arrangements made by the Loyal and Filial Captains that night were not accidental; they definitely had a conspiracy.

What could it be?

If I find these guys, I'll make sure they don't get away with it.

Fang Wei's biggest frustration was that he was too weak and couldn't beat them. If he could, he wouldn't need to be so conflicted and patient.

However, I also want to come back. If I hadn't been so weak, I might not have encountered such a thing.

The loyal and righteous captains were completely emboldened by him and didn't take him seriously at all, which is why the events of the night occurred.

Weakness doesn't matter; we still have brains. If there's any conspiracy or anything like that, we absolutely must not let them succeed.