258: Gathered in camp

Three days later, the Central Army tent within the Great Wall Legion Encampment was bustling with people.

Most of the Great Wall Legion's high-ranking Generals, rarely seen on an ordinary day, were gathered here today.

During this time, Dong Zhuo, Yang Wengzi, and others each led a contingent of Generals and arrived in sequence, while Lin Yue and the others followed Wang Li inside.

Ahead, Zhao Ben was chatting idly with Dong Zhuo; Dong Zhuo had gained considerable military achievements from occupying the Ordos Loop, whereas Zhao Ben had merely gone through the motions, always advancing from the rear.

Seeing the two conversing today, anyone could discern the envy in Zhao Ben's eyes.

"Little brother Zhao, don't be disheartened. This achievement truly belongs to us, but what are these two minor kings? At most, they are just two small fry.

Everyone knows that the true big fish is Touman, and that will be the time for you, little brother, to truly shine!" Dong Zhuo said with a smile, patting Zhao Ben's shoulder.

"Brother Dong, don't tease me. When Touman arrives, the entire army will still need to work together with one heart and mind. I can't do it alone," Zhao Ben replied with a laugh.

At this moment, the sight of Wang Li and others drew their attention. Dong Zhuo squinted, his smile not reaching his eyes, while Zhao Ben excused himself to Dong Zhuo and went to greet Wang Li: "Big Brother Wang Li!"

"Little brother Zhao, you spend all your days with the Great General. Tell me, what's the plan this time?" Wang Li asked softly.

"I heard they're expanding the army. Some new Soldiers have been dispatched from the rear, and the first batch arrived yesterday, currently resting at the back of the Encampment.

But the numbers aren't large; after each army replenishes its injured, there won't be many left," Zhao Ben whispered.

"Expanding the army? It is time to expand the army. What about the rewards then?" Wang Li asked with a smile.

"Big Brother Wang, why are you still concerned about rewards? You are a Marquis, and a family with three Marquises. Your noble rank, it's not me being discouraging, but it really has reached its peak.

And as for wealth, when have you ever cared about it?

Finally, regarding your position, Big Brother, you are a Titled General and also the Deputy Commander of the Great Wall Legion. Above that is only the Great General. Are you trying to push the Great General out?" Zhao Ben laughed. Having known Wang Li for many years, he continued:

"The war isn't over yet, and you can't be transferred elsewhere, so this time, it has nothing to do with you."

"Don't talk nonsense! I want to stay in the Great Wall Legion my whole life. If the Great General hears what you said, how will I be able to stay?" Wang Li laughed, then took a can of happy fatty water from his spatial treasure and handed it to Zhao Ben: "It's nothing valuable, I don't have much else, just take it and drink!"

Dong Zhuo stepped forward and asked, "Do you have stock?"

But he wasn't speaking to Wang Li; he was addressing She Jian.

She Jian was momentarily stunned by the question, thinking, 'Wang Li, you've really put me in a tough spot.' Then, with a bitter expression, he explained, "General, please wait a moment, you'll be able to drink it soon."

Dong Zhuo nodded, glanced at Wang Li, and then walked directly into the main tent.

Zhao Ben's eyes, however, lit up. He reached out to take it but didn't open it, instead holding it in his hand and laughing, "Thank you, Big Brother Wang!"

"Between us, what's with the 'thank you'? Let's go in," Wang Li said with a smile.

"Alright." Zhao Ben nodded, clutching the happy fatty water as he walked into the main tent.

The small red can instantly drew countless gazes.

Now, everyone in the entire Great Wall Legion knew the name happy fatty water, and some busybodies had even kept the cans that Great General General Meng Tian had finished, attracting countless people to come and admire them.

Regarding this happy fatty water, praised by the two most powerful individuals in the Great Wall Legion, everyone was incredibly curious.

So, when Zhao Ben held the small red can, he immediately became the center of attention.

As Zhao Ben walked and chatted with Wang Li, he seemed to have a nonchalant expression, but the smile on his lips was uncontrollable.

In truth, people like him no longer cared about the pleasures of the palate, but when the two most important people in the entire Great Wall Legion said it was delicious, then it became different!

As the saying goes, if King Chu liked slender waists, many in his palace would starve to death. What the superiors like, the subordinates will imitate. happy fatty water had already transcended its inherent value, becoming a symbol of status!

Just like the Feitian brand baijiu in later generations.

She Jian's face was somewhat contorted because he watched Zhao Ben deliberately swing his arm with exaggerated movements, trying to attract more attention, and he was a little worried.

"General, gently, if you shake it too much, it will lose its fizz, which affects the taste," She Jian reminded him.

"Ah, there's such a thing?" Zhao Ben was a bit puzzled.

"Yes." She Jian nodded. He still had about a thousand cans given by Lin Yue. If Zhao Ben shook it until it lost its fizz and then said it didn't taste good, wouldn't the effect of those thousand cans be greatly diminished?

At this moment, the Generals had reached the outside of the main tent, and Zhao Ben stopped, opened the lid, and prepared to drink it all at once.

After letting others look at it for so long, it was time to drink it. Otherwise, if he had just heard She Jian say that every General would get one soon, then the can in his hand would lose its current value.

"Wait!" Lin Yue said urgently.

"Bang!" A slight sound rang out.

The liquid in the small red can rapidly spurted out!

Zhao Ben was startled, then quickly aimed at the spurting liquid and drank it all!

Bubbles streamed down the corners of Zhao Ben's mouth, all the way to his armor!

"Refreshing!" Although Zhao Ben secretly frowned, he still laughed and said.

"Hahahaha!" The Generals laughed.

And the Soldiers guarding around, seeing this scene, all silently swallowed their saliva.

"Haha, let's go in." Wang Li patted Zhao Ben's shoulder with a laugh, then strode inside.

The people inside the main tent were still the same as last time, with only Han Cheng added.

Lin Yue still went to his previous spot, but this time no one sat down; they all quietly awaited the awards.

General Meng Tian, seeing that all the Generals had arrived, spoke, "I have gathered you here today for the awards. I won't say much; let's begin!"

Then General Meng Tian and Fusu also descended from their seats of honor and stood with the Generals, quietly awaiting the next part.

Han Cheng glanced at the Generals, cleared his throat, took out the imperial decree, and began, "..."