"Master Fan, please forgive me for being late in coming to your rescue!"
Before Fan Nan and others came down the mountain, Zhong Dahu was already sweating and panting. He rushed up in two steps and knelt in front of Fan Nan.
Fan Nan was not captured by the Tartars and his life was finally saved.
As for whether Fan Nan would blame him for being clever, he would just have to bear it.
He looked at Zhang Biao and Han Zhong standing beside him with great gratitude.
As expected of beheading three Tartars, Zhang Biao, his confidant, did not disappoint him. He and Fan Nan's guards held out until the reinforcements arrived!
But why did Zhang Biao avoid looking at him and not dare to look him in the eye?
"It's all my fault. I frightened Master Fan. Please punish me!"
Now that Fan Nan is fine, as long as Zhong Dahu treats him better, Lord Fan Nan is magnanimous and will not make things too difficult for him!
Before Fan Nan could speak, Zhong Dahu quickly admitted his mistake loudly.
"Captain Zhong's mistake was unintentional. Fortunately, the Tartars were defeated, so I won't pursue the matter further!"
Seeing Zhong Dahu's sincere attitude, Fan Nan smiled and helped him up.
Among Fan Nan and his entourage, two guards were killed in the battle, the family general Fan Tong was slightly injured, and the other three staff officers were not injured.
Although Fan Nan was frightened, he did not fall into the hands of the Tartars and the survey drawings were preserved.
Zhong Dahu really did care about his safety.
If Zhong Dahu had not arranged troops to be on standby in advance and reported to Shuozhou Prefecture for help, Fan Nan would probably be in great danger today.
Moreover, even if Zhong Dahu had not made a mess of things, if they had encountered the Tartars after coming down from the Lotus Leaf Peak, they would have been unable to escape.
All in all, it has more to do with Fan Nan taking risks alone and acting on his own.
Therefore, Fan Nan no longer bothered with Zhong Dahu.
"Thank you, Mr. Fan, for your understanding!" Fan Nan did not blame him. Zhong Dahu was so grateful that his eyes were red.
Then, Fan Nan said loudly:
"But the situation just now was indeed extremely critical. I and others were almost about to sacrifice our lives for our country. Fortunately, the soldiers from your Yanqingdun Beacon Tower launched a surprise attack from the rear, which saved us!"
"I guess all of this was arranged in advance by Captain Zhong! In that case, this time we are all thanks to Captain Zhong's strategic planning!"
"I have a clear system of rewards and punishments. The soldiers who have made contributions in this battle must be rewarded according to their merits."
"It was... it was the people from Yanqingdun Beacon Tower who attacked and rescued us!" Zhong Dahu looked confused. "Your humble servants... Your humble servants..."
He also thought that Fan Nan and his party held out until the Tartars retreated because Zhang Biao, Han Zhong and Fan Nan's guards fought hard to defend the position.
I didn’t expect that the Dun army would come to rescue us!
The people at the Yanqingdun Beacon Tower, were these arranged by Zhang Biao?
But Zhang Biao was leading Fan Nan, how could he send a message to the beacon tower?
Could it be that Zhang Biao was a prophet and made a prediction in advance?
Unexpectedly, this Zhang Biao actually gave him another big surprise!
The more Zhong Dahu looked at Zhang Biao, the more he admired him.
"Captain Zhong, I was just on the mountain when I saw an archer accurately kill three Tartars from a hundred paces away. Then two others set fire to the tails of their horses, severely injuring them and abducting their horses!"
"Such an arrangement is both courageous and strategic. I never thought that today, I would be able to broaden my horizons in this Jingbian Military Town!"
"Dayin's borderlands are full of talented people. It's not as bad as those imperial censors say!"
Fan Nan was obviously touched by his recent experience. He expressed his feelings and asked Zhong Dahu to bring someone to see him.
Zhong Dahu was stunned. This was really a series of surprises!
He hurriedly waved to Zhang Biao, "Zhang Biao, come here quickly! Tell Master Fan how you planned the sneak attack to rescue the enemy!"
Zhang Biao felt extremely guilty, and when he saw Zhong Dahu calling him, he had no choice but to come over.
"Captain Zhong, are you saying that he was the one who arranged the surprise attack to rescue them?"
Fannan frowned.
Zhang Biao's performance just now had already made him suspicious. For such a cowardly person, it was doubtful that he could kill three Tartars, so how could he take such a brave and strategic action?
Zhong Dahu didn't notice that Fan Nan's tone was wrong at all, and replied with a smug look on his face:
"Who else could it be other than Sergeant Zhang, one of my subordinates? This Yanqingdun is the beacon tower that Zhang Biao is in charge of!"
"Of course, it was my order to have them on standby at all times, waiting for an opportunity to go out!"
Zhong Dahu did not forget to flatter himself.
"So that's how it is!"
Fan Nan nodded thoughtfully, "I understand. Then quickly go and invite the warriors who participated in the sneak attack. I want to meet them and thank them in person!"
Zhang Biao looked at Zhong Dahu nervously, but the latter said excitedly, "Why are you looking at me? Go and call your people! Don't keep Lord Fan waiting for too long!"
Helpless, Zhang Biao could only drag Han Zhong to find someone.
"Old Han, I was in a desperate situation and had no choice but to do that. Please don't take it to heart! Come with me to comfort Zhao Muyun first. Don't let him mess it up!"
Seeing that Han Zhong had a sullen face, Zhang Biao guessed that he was hurt because he had pulled Han Zhong to block the knife just now, so he quickly spoke to him in a friendly way.
Han Zhong was obviously deeply injured by Zhang Biao. If it weren't for Zhao Muyun's arrow, he might have died.
Now Zhang Biao was so shameless as to coax him and asked him to lightly let go of what happened just now. Han Zhong already had an idea in his mind and nodded woodenly.
Seeing Han Zhong nod, Zhang Biao immediately patted Han Zhong on the shoulder:
"This is my good brother! Your contribution this time is so great that I will definitely be promoted to a centurion. Then you can be the squad leader of the Yanqingdun Beacon Tower!"
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Zhao Muyun and Wang Tiezhu had already arrived nearby and were waiting patiently.
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