Chapter 198
The atmosphere in the hall dries up, as if cold water has been poured onto fiercely burning charcoal, immediately lowering the temperature.
Liu Aji, sensing the sudden chill in the hall, falters slightly, saying, "The prince has such a brave general at his disposal, I am merely curious about him, wishing to meet him personally."
"However, this Cheng Dalei is a bandit."
"So I've heard. He originally occupied Mount Qingniu, but was then persuaded by the prince to join his ranks. Regardless of his banditry, his defeat of the Rong Clan makes him a hero of the Empire. As Emperor Ming said, repelling the Rong Clan this time can be attributed to the prince, Master Fang, and Cheng Dalei, each contributing a third of the success. The prince's ability to recruit such talent for the Empire is indeed remarkable," Liu Aji paused, then addressed the others present, "Of course, the emperor will not forget the merits of each of you."