In the dilapidated Liao camp, with lingering smoke curling up, Yang Zongbao was listening to his subordinates reporting on the results of the battle:
"General, our army killed and injured more than 30,000 enemy troops in this battle, and suffered more than 10,000 casualties ourselves."
"The Liao army has retreated to Waqiao Pass, and General Gao is leading the cavalry to pursue..."
Yang Zongbao sighed, shook his head with some regret and said:
"After all, the Liao army was not able to stay. It seems that it will take some time to defeat Xiao Gulu."
As he was talking, Mu Guiying happened to come over. Seeing that his body was covered with scars, she felt distressed and angry:
"Why are you so anxious?"
"If Cao Bin hadn't been cautious this time and suggested that His Majesty divide his troops into two groups, you would have almost fallen into Xiao Gulu's trick of luring the enemy."
Seeing Mu Guiying's appearance, Yang Zongbao was overjoyed, but he was on the battlefield and couldn't get close to him, so he said carelessly:
"It's just a minor injury, nothing to worry about."
"I'm just worried about the safety of the Holy Master and can't get away, so I'm so anxious."
He was a little surprised and said:
"I just didn't expect that Cao Bin would become even more proficient."
Mu Guiying looked at his serious expression and said with some resentment:
"Don't worry, there are hundreds of thousands of troops guarding you. Your Majesty is very safe."
In her opinion, Yang Zongbao was good at everything, but he was too loyal and didn't take his own life seriously.
She was originally a lawless woman, but after marrying Yang Zongbao, she had to be loyal to the country.
Seeing that her tone was not kind, Yang Zongbao also knew that he was too serious, so he smiled and said:
"I'm not grateful to Cao Bin for helping me see through the Liao people's plan."
"I'm just grateful that he sent you to me..."
As he was talking, Lu Junyi coughed and said:
"General Yang, we have to return to Zhending to defend against the enemy. Now that we have completed the Marquis's instructions, we will take our leave now."
Mu Guiying said speechlessly: "Then I have to go too."
Yang Zongbao was stunned for a moment and said, "You still want to leave?"
Mu Guiying said:
"Our army is short of troops, and these 20,000 soldiers were temporarily transferred. What's more, there are Cao Bin's trapped troops among them?"
Yang Zongbao was speechless and said:
"Can't you just take a night off?"
Mu Guiying rolled her eyes and said:
"When setting off, Cao Bin gave many orders and instructions that his trapped troops must be returned immediately when they are used up."
Yang Zongbao stared and said speechlessly:
"I can't thank him enough!"
At this time, Jiao Tinggui came over cursing:
"Guiying, leave him alone. Cao Bin is the worst kid. When we were in Xixia, he beat me up for no reason while I was drunk."
"Damn it, I couldn't get out of bed for half a month."
Last year when he was sent to Xixia as an envoy, Cao Bin happily repaired him before leaving, avenging the original person who was bullied when he was a child.
If he hadn't had the chance to return to Beijing this year, he might have come looking for him long ago.
As he said that, he suddenly looked at Lu Junyi and said:
"Are you Cao Bin's subordinate?"
"Come on, come on, your Grandpa Jiao can't catch Cao Bin, so I'll take it out on you first."
After saying that, he went to pick up his collar. Lu Junyi was startled for a moment, then dodged and said:
"Lu's martial arts skills are average and he doesn't dare to compete with the general."
He has an honest character and does not want to cause trouble for Cao Bin, but Yan Qing laughed and said:
"Commander, since this general wants to compete, wouldn't you be looking down on him if you don't use your full strength?"
Hearing this, Jiao Tinggui glanced sideways at Yan Qing and said:
"You kid, there's something in your words."
"There's no point in comparing fists and kicks. Come on, let's compete on weapons."
After spending the past few days together, Lu Junyi discovered that Cao Bin valued Yan Qing very much, so he also paid attention to Yan Qing's opinions.
Seeing Jiao Tinggui taking out a weapon and about to take action, he was not polite and directly took a big gun.
Yang Zongbao was about to stop him, but Mu Guiying pulled him back.
Yang Zongbao was surprised, the two of them had already started to move, and they saw the shadow of Lu Junyi's gun flashing, and his moves were extremely handsome.
After thirty seconds, Jiao Tinggui was shot away and could no longer stand up.
Yang Zongbao twitched the corner of his mouth and exclaimed:
"Where did Cao Bin recruit such a fierce general? I'm afraid even I won't be able to defeat him in martial arts..."
Mu Guiying shook her head and said:
"Cao Bin is more skilled in martial arts. This time he fought ten Liao generals without defeat. Even I am no match for him."
"Let Jiao Tinggui learn a lesson, so as not to offend Cao Bin in the future."
Yang Zongbao didn't believe it: "Cao Bin is so powerful?"
He heard from his family that Cao Bin's martial arts skills were extraordinary. He didn't believe it at first, but he never expected that even Mu Guiying would be ashamed of himself.
You know, he himself is no match for Mu Guiying.
Thinking of this, he suddenly felt a little upset.
He has been strictly controlled since he was a child and has practiced martial arts hard, but what is Cao Bin doing? He is either visiting brothels or wandering the streets.
It's so unfair to tell myself now that his martial arts skills are much better than mine.
No wonder his wife talks about Cao Bin with indescribable appreciation and attention, and he becomes a little jealous...
At this time, Luan Tingyu and the Zhu brothers came forward to pay homage:
"Executive member Lu, did your visit to Zhong Jinghou go well?"
"Why did you come to Mozhou again?"
Zhu Biao was a little arrogant at this time, so what if you were good at martial arts.
My three brothers have already made great achievements, how can you compare to your defection to Cao Bin?
After Lu Junyi greeted them, he cupped his hands and said with a smile:
"Thanks to the promotion by the Marquis, Lu is now serving as a captain of the Zhaowu School. This time, he was ordered by the Marquis to help the Yang family's army defeat the Liao army."
Luan Tingyu was stunned. The position of Zhaowu Colonel was quite high. It was already considered an intermediate military position.
He was able to occupy this position just after entering the army, which shows that Cao Bin worked hard.
He regretted listening to Zhu Biao's advice.
Zhu Biao also felt a little uncomfortable. The counter-intentional plan set up by him and others actually made Cao Naxi take advantage of it.
Thinking of this, he cupped his hands and said:
"General Yang, now that the Liao army has been repulsed, shall we join up with His Majesty?"
He couldn't wait to see the emperor.
"Forehead......."
Yang Zongbao was stunned for a moment and said:
"The Liao army was not injured. This time it just retreated to Waqiao Pass..."
Zhu Biao said in surprise:
"We and the undercover Liao army failed to completely annihilate the Liao army?"
Zhu Biao was immediately very disappointed. He did not expect that he and others risked their lives to undercover the Liao army, only to kill more than 30,000 Liao soldiers.
No matter how you think about it, it’s a bit worthless.
At this time, Jiao Tinggui also got up. He was beaten and was getting angry. When he heard this, he couldn't help but said angrily:
"Who are you, dare to question my general?"
"Do you think fighting is a child's play? Being able to kill 30,000 Liao troops is already an unprecedented victory."
"Besides, your counter-insurgency plan has already been seen through by the Liao people."
Zhu Biao's face turned green and red after being scolded. He was a little unconvinced, but he didn't dare to say anything.
When Yang Zongbao saw this, he didn't want to dampen the hearts of those who were helping the martyrs, so he quickly said:
"Fellow righteous heroes, Yang will list your merits in detail in the memorial. I believe that His Majesty will reward you generously."
"Now that my wife is going back to Zhending, you can come back together and wait for the reward from the court."
