The Deputy General narrowed his eyes slightly, staring at Li Hongyun and his companions like a sharp knife.
Clearly, Li Hongyun's tough stance was very effective against some timid people, but against such a hardliner, it was very likely to reveal flaws.
This Deputy General was clearly one of Ma Anbang's influential subordinates, and trying to overpower him was absolutely impossible.
Moreover, his remark made everyone else vigilant.
Indeed, claiming to be old friends of the Lord Governor, yet upon entering the camp, preferring to turn around and leave rather than surrendering their weapons—how could this be explained?
Li Hongyun reacted quickly, smiling, "Ill intentions? Under the Lord Governor, there are fifty thousand fierce soldiers, strong and well-equipped. What upheaval can our mere fifty men cause? It's merely a precaution.
"Wouldn't the Lord Governor show even this bit of sincerity when old friends come to join?"
