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"Alright, we shall certainly abide by the Great Commander's words!" A group of canal commandants, both great and small, said respectfully, not wishing to leave a poor impression on Mount Tai in these final moments. Furthermore, since Guan Hai had indeed expedited their joining with Mount Tai, they were happy to recognize Guan Hai as their boss for the last stretch of time.

"Then, my brothers, we have an agreement. We'll surround them without attacking, sitting in wait for Mount Tai to come and besiege us. Once the enemy approaches, we'll all go and surrender together!" Guan Hai bellowed.

"Alright, we are willing to obey the Great Commander's orders!" The canal commandants roared with excitement, as a promising future beckoned to them. As to whether Mount Tai would execute them, after long observation they noted that Zhou Cang, Pei Yuanshao, Liaoo Hua, and others lived well, so they felt that as long as they surrendered, all would be fine...