Zhang Ye's heartfelt words deeply moved Qin Ze.

His expression hardened, and he walked to Zhang Ye's ear and whispered:

"Brother Zhang, to be honest, I still have troops, and they are on their way."

"If any Tu Yuan people dare to step out of the border, I will kill as many as they come!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhang Ye's eyes narrowed and his whole body trembled!

What? There are soldiers too??

Where did so many soldiers come from? Was Qin Ze constantly training troops while he was in Beiliang?

Zhang Ye was completely confused and hurriedly said:

"Qin Ze, don't say things like that just to comfort me! You can't be stubborn!"

Qin Ze laughed and changed the subject, saying, "Alright, Brother Zhang, I have my own plans."

"You don't need to worry about the matter in Xijing. If what you say is true, and the Tu Yuan Kingdom sends a large army, I will retreat!"

"After so many years of military campaigns, do you think I don't understand the principle of knowing when to retreat in the face of difficulty?"

Hearing this, Zhang Ye finally felt relieved.

Immediately, he clasped his hands in a fist and said, "Very well! No matter what, Xijing is entrusted to you!"

"It's getting late, I should head back now, so I won't keep you from resting any longer."

As he spoke, Zhang Ye walked out of the tent, and Qin Ze stepped forward to see him off.

Tonight, the moon is bright and the stars are few. The campfire flickers in the wind, and the camp is quiet. Most of the soldiers have already rested.

Outside the tent, soldiers had already brought horses. Zhang Ye mounted his horse, clasped his hands in a fist salute to Qin Ze, and then rode away.

Amidst the whistling wind, Qin Ze stood with his hands behind his back, watching Zhang Ye leave.

Zhang Ye had only taken a few steps when he pulled his horse to a stop and turned around.

But at this moment, his face and eyes were red.

"It has been several years since we last met, and today we meet briefly, only to part again immediately."

"Qin Ze, the East Sea is very far from here. After this parting, I don't know when we will meet again. Take care!"

Qin Ze smiled and waved his hand: "It won't be long, Brother Zhang."

"We're all grown men, why be so sentimental about parting? It just makes us a laughingstock."

Zhang Ye shook his head and said loudly, "We met in Xijing today, so where should we meet next time?"

As soon as the words were spoken, the two of them said at the same time: "It should be in the capital!"

"Ha ha ha ha!"

They both laughed.

"Let's go!" Zhang Ye cupped his hands in greeting and rode away.

The cold winter wind blew, making Zhang Ye's blood-stained clothes flutter as he and his horse rode further and further away in the firelight.

Qin Ze took a deep breath, jogged a few steps, and shouted:

"Zhang Ye! From now on, you will assist me in managing this major undertaking!!!"

Amidst the howling wind, Zhang Ye's bold reply drifted over.

A gentleman's word is as good as his bond; what he says, he will do!

"Qin Ze, I promise you!"

"Kill Tu Yuan! Enter the capital!!"

As soon as the words were spoken, the howling wind picked up and blew even more fiercely...