Still in that soldiers' barracks, though relatively simple, at least it was spacious enough. The bunk that originally slept eight now had only Shen Hao as a single occupant, so there was plenty of room to pull up chairs and have a cozy gathering.
Last time it was a big pot of stewed beast haunch. Today, things were much more refined: the meat was sliced, imitating the hot pot style Jiang Cheng had treated them to before, with side dishes and fiery liquor, really whetting the appetite. Of course, Shen Hao didn't make all this himself—the Governor's Office kitchen helped out after hearing that Lord Shen liked holding private cook-ups in the barracks, currying favor quite smoothly.
Just like before, all the men seconded from Fengri City's Black Banner Battalion were gathered around eating and drinking.
"Sir, do you think both sides will take the bait?"
