Frontier Hero: From Receiving a Convicted Woman to Becoming an Emperor for All Time

Upon hearing those three words, Liu Wenzhao's heart involuntarily clenched.

Han Shi'an and Zhao Chongyuan were captured there, so much so that now, just hearing their names evokes a stench of blood.

It took Shen Chuxiao quite a while for Liu Wenzhao to recover.

He raised his head and looked at the three people remaining in the tent.

Good guy.

Qian Wanli drank his tea with his head down, saying nothing. Sun Demao slowly turned his teacup, also remaining silent. Zhao Hongyuan leaned against a pillar with his arms crossed, like a mute.

They were all quieter than the last.

Liu Wenzhao sneered inwardly.

Then, however, his face revealed anger: "This Shen Chuxiao is going too far! You didn't see the scene when he went to General Zhao's camp to pick people; it was utterly lawless! A captain from the scout battalion dared to barge into the military camp with just a few soldiers and take people away in front of the entire Western Camp. What is this? This is a slap in the face!"

"He dared to humiliate me like this, so he dares to humiliate you all. Don't think you're safe just because the military camp is far away. With Shen Chuxiao's temperament, he'll extend his reach into your territory sooner or later."

Qian Wanli sighed, stood up, clasped his hands in a fist salute, and said, "Gentlemen, I have some matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave first."

After saying that, he turned and left without looking back.

Liu Wenzhao watched him leave so decisively, and he was filled with resentment.

At this time,

Shen Chuxiao had already returned to his tent.

He rubbed his head. Fighting was definitely more comfortable than using his brain; scheming against people still gave him a headache.

Tie Niu poured him a glass of water and couldn't help but ask, "Boss, are we just going to leave like this, leaving them alone? Aren't we afraid they'll cause trouble?"

Shen Chuxiao took the water, but didn't drink it; he put it aside.

"Let him handle it."

Tie Niu was taken aback.

Shen Chuxiao said calmly, "If he doesn't mess with me, I won't know how to make a move. The more he messes with, the better, right?"

Tie Niu scratched his head, not quite understanding.

At this moment, Zhao Wu came in from outside and leaned down to whisper a few words in Shen Chuxiao's ear.

After listening, Shen Chuxiao nodded: "Have you ascertained the number and location of the guards in each military camp?"

"Understood."

"good."

"Everyone needs to eat well tonight, so you'll have the energy to work."

As for Liu Wenzhao, he became even more energetic after Qian Wanli left.

Looking at Sun Demao and Zhao Hongyuan, his eyes darted around.

"My two brothers, there's something I shouldn't say. But since you've stayed, I won't keep it from you."

Zhao Hongyuan said in a deep voice, "Brother Wenzhao, what are you saying? The three of us have worked together at Lingshuang Pass for ten years now, don't you know me well?"

Liu Wenzhao looked around to make sure no one was eavesdropping before releasing the important information:

"The military governor has always wanted to control Ling Shuang Pass, Po Xue Pass, and Gu Yun Pass. The two old officials of General Lu at Po Xue Pass and Gu Yun Pass have already been dealt with. It was time to take action against Ling Shuang Pass."

"As a result, everything was ruined because of Shen Chuxiao. Zhao Chongyuan and Zhou Henian both died because of him, and even Lord Han Shi'an died on the spot."

"So think about it, if you ask her to leave at this critical juncture, is it possible for her to come back?"

Sun Demao's finger paused for a moment on the rim of the cup.

Zhao Hongyuan narrowed his eyes.

Seeing Zhao Hongyuan's reaction, Liu Wenzhao knew he had hit a nerve. He and Zhao Chongyuan were cousins, which was why Zhao Hongyuan had been lukewarm towards Shen Chuxiao from the very beginning.

"That vile woman, Lu Chenzhou, only dares to challenge the military governor because she has the Fourth Prince's backing. But now that the Fourth Prince himself is in dire straits, how long can she keep jumping around?"

Upon hearing this, Sun Demao and Zhao Hongyuan's expressions changed simultaneously.

"How did you learn of such a secret, Brother Liu?"

Liu Wenzhao revealed a mysterious smile.

"Just believe what I say."

Sun Demao was silent for a moment, then asked, "But what if Lu Chenzhou comes back alive? What will we do then?"

Liu Wenzhao's smile remained unchanged: "She won't be coming back. And even if she did, Ling Shuang Pass wouldn't be under her control."

Before Shen Chuxiao appeared, Ling Shuang Pass maintained its established structure. Even with Lu Chenzhou's iron-fisted rule, it had been walking on thin ice and trembling with fear for the past few years.

Zhao Hongyuan said in a low voice, "I don't care who's in charge. As long as the brothers at Tiemenpo are alive, I'll listen to whoever can protect them."

Liu Wenzhao glanced at him and nodded: "Brother Zhao, don't worry, with me, you won't lose a single one of your brothers."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over the two of them.

"If Lu Chenzhou is captured, who do you think will be in charge of Ling Shuang Pass? Whose territory will this be?"

Upon hearing this,

Sun Demao and Zhao Hongyuan both breathed a little heavier.

Liu Wenzhao pressed his advantage, saying, "If you two brothers support me, the positions of generals at Poxue Pass and Guyun Pass will definitely be yours. We're stuck here fighting barbarians and eating dust every day. Who wouldn't want a promotion? Hmph, that Qian Wanli doesn't know what's good for him. He'll be dead sooner or later. Once Lu Chenzhou is finished, these three passes will be ours for the taking."

Sun Demao and Zhao Hongyuan exchanged a glance.

Zhao Hongyuan asked in a low voice, "What do you want us to do?"

Liu Wenzhao laughed: "Let's deal with this guy surnamed Shen in front of us and restore Ling Shuang Pass to what it used to be."

After a brief, hushed discussion, the group took their leave.

No sooner had they left than Tie Niu rushed in from outside to report:

"Boss, they've dispersed."

"How many have left?"

"One left, two stayed. Qian Wanli was the first to leave."

Shen Chuxiao's lips twitched slightly: "That's because he's smart."

"Liu Wenzhao talked with Sun Demao and Zhao Hongyuan for a long time, and when they came out, their expressions were not good."

Shen Chuxiao opened his eyes, thought for a moment, and shook his head.

"Zhao Hongyuan's expression is off because he has something on his mind, while Sun Demao's expression is off because he knows what's going on."

Tie Niu didn't understand: "What's the difference?"

"One was persuaded, the other saw through others."

Shen Chuxiao picked up his teacup and took a sip. "Sun Demao is not someone to be fooled. Liu Wenzhao wants to get him on board, but it depends on whether he's willing to."

Tie Niu panicked: "Then what do we do?"

Shen Chuxiao put down his teacup and patted the armrest of his wheelchair.

"What should we do? Of course, we should go to Wangfeng Tower for dinner first."

Tie Niu was stunned for a moment.

"Just...eating?"

"Yes, let's eat."

Shen Chuxiao smiled and said, "What should be said can be said at the table, and what shouldn't be said can also be said at the table."

He paused, then added:

"Whether you eat well or poorly at tonight's dinner depends entirely on your own choices."

Tie Niu still didn't understand.

Shen Chuxiao didn't bother to explain and casually said, "Tie Niu, prepare two extra jars of wine for tonight."

Why?

"Some people want to use alcohol to embolden themselves, while others want to use alcohol to pretend to be drunk. We are the hosts, and we should show respect to the locals, so we should prepare everything for them."

Tie Niu scratched his head, thinking that what his boss said must make sense.

"Then I'll go prepare the wine."

He turned and walked out, muttering to himself, "He's about to go and chop people up, yet he's still thinking about making sure they're well-fed and watered... Boss, he's got a really good heart."