One day, under a clear, boundless sky, the Empress led a majestic detachment of the Imperial Guard into the military camp. Sunlight glinted off their polished armor, casting a dazzling radiance. With a stern expression, the Empress issued a loud command: "Summon Li Rufeng. I am here to inspect the results of the new recruit training. Order him to lead the recruits and the Imperial Guard in a live-action offensive and defensive exercise."
Before long, Li Rufeng strode over swiftly and dropped to one knee. "Your Majesty, I, Li Rufeng, await your command."
The Empress nodded slightly. "Li Rufeng, I hear you have quite the unconventional methods for training new recruits. Today, let me witness them for myself. If you demonstrate true skill in this exercise, there will be heavy rewards. If you prove utterly vulnerable, military law will deal with you!"
Chapter 71