Apart from these lower-ranking soldiers, the more powerful generals also managed to improve by one or two levels.
Although Hurricane and others did not achieve a breakthrough, their strength had also been enhanced to some extent. Da Feng Novel Network.
As for Zhang Wei's culinary skills, nutrition and taste were merely trivial details; the true core was the culinary effect!
This was also the fundamental reason for Zhang Wei's formidable strength.
However, what culinary effects each person received depended on their luck.
With the guidance of that soldier, more and more people knelt before Zhang Wei.
"We swear to follow you, sir!"
"We swear to follow you, sir!"
"We swear..."
...
...
Zhang Wei waved his hand and said earnestly, "I am merely a small chef under Speaker Mo Du. All the arrangements today, as well as the preparation of the culinary ingredients, should be attributed to Madam Speaker."
"If you truly wish to follow, I hope you will hold the same unwavering loyalty to the Speaker as I do."
These people's allegiance was a burden to Zhang Wei.
Using these seemingly insignificant favors to build momentum for Mo Du was an excellent choice.
Besides the chefs, Mo Du also firmly controlled a northern elite force. With these, Mo Du's position as Speaker would not be a mere formality.
As for the troops led by Mo Du, they were only second-rate...
That was before. Starting from this afternoon, the entire army had undergone a complete transformation!
Cheers surged like a tide...
The names of Zhang Wei and Mo Du echoed through the heavens.
Meanwhile, in the ward, Lang Tu's voice was as faint as a mosquito's hum...
"Hello... can someone come here?"
"Cough, cough..."
"Has anyone noticed me..."
...
This time, the entire Northern Allied Forces consumed approximately 200 tons of Zhang Wei's failed dishes, roughly one-tenth of his inventory.
On average, each person received 40 jin.
Zhang Wei's failed dishes were made with top-tier ingredients. 40 jin was enough to make an ordinary soldier eat to their heart's content.
Lang Tu was fortunate enough to be discovered just before death. He alone consumed five tons of Zhang Wei's failed dishes, truly a formidable figure among gluttons!
With the enhancement from these delicacies, his internal organs regenerated substantially within a mere day.
In another dozen hours, he would likely be fully recovered.
Qiu En was now invigorated, his fatigue completely swept away by his three-level advancement.
He then said somewhat awkwardly to Zhang Wei, "I never imagined you would prepare so much food. I believe, given the price of these ingredients and your craftsmanship, the Northern Allied Forces would not be able to afford such a high reward."
In fact, even if Zhang Wei had made something haphazardly, he could have sold it for one to two million Baili under the title of the King of Northern Chefs.
Zhang Wei's fame far surpassed that of previous years, so five to six million would not be considered excessive.
Add to that the ingredients and the taste...
Even if all the profits from this war were used, it might not be enough to cover Zhang Wei's salary.
Zhang Wei smiled, "We can discuss such matters later."
Payment from the Northern Allied Forces?
These people had already been cultivated by Zhang Wei into Mo Du's personal army. What relevance did the Northern government have anymore?
...
Outside Yù City.
A massive army from the Cloud Kingdom was assembling.
On the training grounds, nearly thirty Blade Captains gathered, gazing uniformly at the sky.
"We greet the Flying General!"
Two figures floated in the sky, bearing wings, one black and one white.
The black-winged one was named Makabaka, nicknamed the Flying General, one of the Cloud Kingdom's commanding officers. Not only was his strength terrifyingly immense, but he also possessed formidable military command capabilities.
It was rumored that the surprise attack on the North was planned by him.
The white-winged one was an old acquaintance, the Cloud True Monarch, a skilled chef and Makabaka's younger brother, who also served as the head of the human realm's espionage agency.
"The ambush battle at Wolf Valley was fought quite well."
"However, you ultimately failed to bring back Lang Tu's head."
"After planning for over ten days and devising countless schemes, sacrificing tens of thousands of irregulars to gather intelligence, this outcome... is still somewhat lacking!"
The Flying General's voice was refined, but everyone knew he was an iron-willed commander who showed no leniency in military law.
A subordinate said, "Lang Tu's subordinates were extremely tenacious. Even when surrounded by enemies several times their number, their line held firm, and each fought to the death. They were the most difficult opponents encountered since our campaign against the North."
Another person said, "The Fourth Mixed Brigade had superficial combat power and serious issues with phantom payrolls. If they can be eliminated by Lang Tu's hand, it is a good thing for the Cloud Kingdom."
The Fourth Mixed Brigade was the unit that had been opposing Mo Du all along.
The Flying General picked up an intelligence dossier.
It detailed the strength composition of the Yù City Allied Forces.
"They are indeed weak, with no expert present. This piece of meat is utterly unappetizing to chew."
"Wait, is Bo Gang in this city?"
Someone responded, "He should be. The intelligence received yesterday indicated that the enemy forces occupying Yù City hoped to trade the Phoenix Koi for Bo Gang."
Makabaka pondered for a long time.
He considered the points that could be exploited.
"Acquire the Phoenix Koi and agree to their trade."
The subordinate anxiously replied, "Yù City is merely a group of defeated soldiers. Why must we negotiate with them?"
Makabaka sneered, "Negotiate, trade? Do you think they will be honest?"
"You mean... they intend to play dirty?"
"Otherwise? This is a battlefield; there is no such thing as a fair trade!"
"Then why do you still want to acquire the Phoenix Koi?"
Makabaka said, "With the defeated remnants in Yù City, what capability do they have to scheme? If my guess is correct, they will undoubtedly summon some powerful reinforcements. Then, we can surround and attack the reinforcements, which will be far more satisfying than merely taking a city of defeated soldiers!"
So that's how it is!
The subordinate wore a look of sudden realization.
The general had already perceived the enemy's intentions and had set up ambushes and traps in advance based on their anticipated actions!
The strategy was somewhat simple, but effective.
One step ahead of the enemy, one step closer to victory!
"To be safe, should we also request reinforcements?"
Makabaka nodded, "Naturally. We must ensure sufficient high-end combat power. If we can strike a decisive blow, we can directly sever one of the Northern Allied Forces' limbs!"
...
And the developments unfolded precisely as Makabaka had predicted.
About thirty hours after Zhang Wei issued the order to bring Bo Gang in for questioning, Bo Gang was transported to Yù City.
Traveling light and swiftly.
The number of escorts was not large, but they were all true powerhouses.
One of the Northern Ten Heroes, Tiger-Faced Hu.
A master of close-quarters combat, his formidable body-hardening techniques were incredibly potent. When fighting against the demon Bo Gang, it was he who absorbed a large amount of damage, preventing the 'human skin doll' from perishing.
Since that day, Tiger-Faced Hu felt his reputation tarnished. In only twenty days of intense combat, he repeatedly charged to the forefront of every battle. Now, his aura was restrained, with only occasional glints of killing intent in his eyes, sending shivers down one's spine.
This tiger had finally grown accustomed to the taste of human flesh.
One of the Northern Ten Heroes, The Tailor.
A highly mysterious expert, he was always clad in a large hooded robe, his face covered by gauze, making him incredibly enigmatic.
Few had ever witnessed him in action.
In addition, there was Haru, who was unrivaled in Progress City, the domineering duo Hengxing and Badao, and other renowned warriors. The lineup was truly star-studded!