Three generations had worked hard to build up the Black Iron Camp. Whether this military power was in the hands of the Emperor or Gu Yun, as long as the Black Iron Camp still stood, the peace and stability of Great Liang would be preserved. Directly challenging the Black Iron Camp was something that could shake the foundation of the nation; just for this reason alone, Gu Yun could not forgive him.

Fu Zhi Cheng stared intently at Gu Yun for a moment, then, in the end, he still managed to remain somewhat rational. He returned his sword to its sheath then bowed down to pay respect: "Long time no see, Marshal Gu is doing well.”

As soon as Fu Zhi Cheng bowed his head, the soldiers behind him instantly withdrew their weapons at once, standing as still as a wall. The atmosphere immediately eased up.

Both Kuai Lan Tu and Sun Jiao secretly felt relieved. It seemed that asking for Gu Yun to come here was the right move.

"Not doing so well," Gu Yun looked at Fu Zhi Cheng for a while, then suddenly opened his mouth. "General Fu, just now Inspector Kuai had told me, although you are the Southwest Commander, you have colluded with the bandits, communicated with the Southern Sea, your intention to rebel is as clear as day — what do you think about all this?"

Fu Zhi Cheng: "..."

No one expected that Gu Yun was even more straightforward than Fu Zhi Cheng. Even with the major Southern Army currently surrounding mountains, he did not even bother to beat around the bush, directly questioning him.

The situation below reverted back to its tense atmosphere, but Chang Geng in the attic remained at ease. He seemed to be very fond of the bow that Gu Yun gave him, always carrying the large and heavy object weighing a few pounds with him, not willing to let go for even a moment. This time, he had taken it down and held it in his hand, with a handkerchief he had gotten from who knows where, carefully wiping the bow repeatedly.

Shen Yi said after a moment: "But if he has to give up Fu Zhi Cheng, wouldn't it mean sitting still and watching as His Highness forcefully implemented the Drumming Order?"

Chang Geng said without hesitation: "Did General Shen ever think that as the Drumming Order appeared, even the old farmer in the village knows that this order divided the military power in yifu’s hands, the commanders from all sides have objected to it, why is it that he refused to speak up?"

Shen Yi blurted out his question: "Why?"