Zhang Wen is the commander of the Silver Halberd Squadron, and the registration and training books are in charge of the front department.
Logically speaking, he can be regarded as Cao Bin's subordinate.
However, the military leaders of the various divisions in front of the palace were all the most trusted by the emperor, and the authority of command also rested with the emperor.
Moreover, after his meritorious service as a general, his uncle was the commander of the front office of the palace and Cao Bin's immediate superior.
Therefore, this guy spoke with confidence and was not very interested in Cao Bin. He said:
"Why should we care about these little barbarians?"
"Although Deputy Commander Cao won with words, he ultimately lost his momentum and made the Liao people look down upon him!"
Cheng Pu, the commander of the bronze hammer squad next to him, quickly pulled his sleeve and said:
"Brother, don't be rude."
Although Zhang Wen didn't put it bluntly enough, he wasn't too euphemistic either.
It was almost said that Cao Bin had embarrassed the Song Dynasty.
Seeing the female general of the Yang family looking at him, he puffed out his chest, glanced at Cheng Pu disdainfully, and said pointedly:
"If you want your enemy to be convinced, it also depends on your martial arts and courage. How can you use tricks?"
He was very dissatisfied with Cheng Pu's behavior of going to Yang's house to praise Cao Bin.
Although what he said is true, isn't he a fool?
There are very few general women who are skilled in martial arts and have good looks.
Finally, Sister Yang was born, but you went to help Cao Bin. What else could you do if you weren't colluding with the enemy?
Although Cao Bin is married, who doesn't know that he has no bottom line in doing things?
This is an opportunity to let the Yang family see who is the real hero.
But before the emperor could say anything, Kou Zhun had already scolded:
"Zhang Wen, step back, how can you be qualified to speak here?"
Then he said to the emperor:
"Guan Jia, now that our army has suffered a new defeat, everything depends on the whole army. We can't be brave and take risks."
"I believe that Zhongjinghou's method is the most appropriate!"
"Once Zhang Wen is defeated, the impact will be huge!"
Zhang Wen immediately said:
"Officials, the last general dares to issue a military order. If he cannot win, he is willing to raise his head and come to see you!"
Seeing that he had such confidence, the emperor couldn't help but feel a little anxious. If he could defeat the Liao general, he might be able to make the Liao army calmer.
Then he turned to look at Pan Renmei and others and said:
"What do you think, sir?"
Pan Renmei looked at Zhang Wen, then at Cao Bin and said:
"Guan family, the Liao people are too arrogant. If they don't kill each other with their arrogance, I'm afraid the Liao Emperor's ambition will become even more intense."
"Zhang Wen is highly skilled in martial arts and is familiar with the art of war. I think he can give it a try."
At this time, the Liao people cursed under the city:
"The people of Song Dynasty are so cowardly that they don't even dare to fight against generals!"
"Emperor Song should surrender to Daliao and admit defeat! Haha."
Seeing the emperor's hesitation, Cao Bin looked at himself again, and was too lazy to scold the Liao people. He glanced at Zhang Wen and said:
"Officials, since the officers and men want to make meritorious deeds, it is not easy for the ministers to stop them."
"It's just that the people of Liao are not all incompetent. I hope your Majesty will be cautious."
The emperor suddenly became happy, nodded and said:
"In that case, let's fight!"
After Zhang Wen heard this, he immediately became energetic and said:
"Don't worry, officials. Watch me cut off the heads of Liao people's dogs."
After saying that, he picked up the euphorbia in his hand and went down from the tower.
Cheng Pu quickly said:
"Your Majesty, Commander Cao will go down and hold the battle for him."
Cao Bin waved his hand and didn't care. He just stood at the top of the city and watched the battle with interest.
Seeing that the gate of Zhending Mansion was finally opened, General Liao was overjoyed and looked at the city gate expectantly.
Seeing that the soldiers were arrayed and Zhang Wen and Cheng Pu came out, the Liao general couldn't help but look disappointed and shouted:
"Let Cao Bin come out, we won't kill the unknown person."
Zhang Wen said angrily:
"How dare you underestimate me and my halberd!"
With that said, he urged his mount and rushed forward. Just as General Liao was about to step forward, the vanguard general Aliqi stopped him and said:
"Wait a minute, I will fight him personally. Only when General Song is frightened by killing him will Cao Bin come out!"
With that said, he rode his horse and rushed straight to Zhang Wen.
Although Zhang Wen played loudly, in Cao Bin's opinion, his martial arts skills were mediocre.
After only fifty rounds, he was shot in the back by Alic, causing him to vomit blood and walk away.
Cheng Pu didn't fare much better either. After twenty rounds, Arich cut off his wrist with a shot and the sledgehammer fell to the ground.
Seeing the two of them returning to the city in a hurry, Arich laughed and said:
"The generals of Song Dynasty are all people with mediocre martial arts skills, no wonder they have to dare to come out."
"Cao Bin, you can watch the battle from the city. Let me see how many generals you have in the Song army."
Kou Zhun's face turned livid, he stamped his feet and said:
"The originally good situation has been ruined by you. You really don't know the importance of it."
Seeing them returning in embarrassment without defeating any of the enemy generals, the emperor suddenly became depressed and waved his hand:
"Still not retreating?"
Zhang Wen's face turned red and he was about to leave dejectedly. Sister Yang muttered:
"These days, military orders have become just decorations!"
Hearing this, Zhang Wen couldn't help but spit out a mouthful of blood again.
Kou Zhun looked at Cao Bin and said:
"Hou Zhongjing, what should we do now?"
Cao Bin rolled his eyes and said speechlessly:
"You won't let me wipe their butts, will you?"
Mu Guiying glanced at him and said, "I'll go!"
Kou Zhun said quickly: "Don't be brave, Hun Tianhou. You were injured just yesterday. Hey... the national situation is difficult!"
Seeing everyone looking at him, Cao Bin raised his wrist and said:
"What are you looking at me doing? My... hand is also injured."
Everyone saw the small cut that had just been made on his wrist and said speechlessly:
"Hou Zhongjing, now only you have the strength to turn the tide."
Just as Cao Bin was about to think of another excuse, Kou Zhun quickly said:
"Hurry and bring Zhongjinghou's armor and weapons."
Saying that, regardless of the situation, he personally took the armor and put it on him. Cao Bin said depressedly:
"I haven't agreed yet..."
Kou Zhun said seriously:
"Honored Lord Zhongjing, the matter has come to an end, don't betray the trust between your Majesty and us!"
After saying that, he asked someone to get the big gun, iron whip, bow and arrow, and said:
"A few more generals will come to support Zhong Jinghou."
Cao Bin was speechless. No wonder Kou Laoxi made the emperor hate him. Damn it, this is moral kidnapping.
If there is a chance, I will definitely make you suffer a little.
But the matter had come to this, and the emperor was watching, so he could only bite the bullet and go out of the city to fight.
However, he also personally ordered several generals close to him such as Xu Ning of the Golden Spear Squadron and Gong Jianzhi to join the battle.
Sister Yang limped forward and said, "I'll go and hold the battle for you too."
Cao Bin didn't care. He got off the tower, got on his horse and went straight to the city gate.
"Kaicheng!"
Just as the Liao people were cursing, the city gate opened again, and a stream of smoke and dust rushed out of the city.
"It's Cao Bin, haha, he finally came out!"
Cao Bin's men were like fierce tigers, and his horses were like dragons. They rushed to the front of the formation, raised their spears and pointed falsely.
Arich and others thought he was going to say something shocking, but they heard Cao Bin say:
"As promised, one on one, you don't want to fight in a group."
Arich said speechlessly: "We are not that shameless..."
