Zhang Biao looked at Zhong Dahu in surprise and doubt, and did not dare to speak for a moment, for fear that he would say something wrong and incur Zhong Dahu's anger.
"This is Lord Fan, the Minister of War from the capital. All the troops in Hedong Road must obey his orders!"
"Answer Lord Fan's questions honestly!"
As Zhong Dahu spoke, he winked at Zhang Biao, suggesting that he speak more nicely.
It turned out to be a senior official from the Ministry of War in the capital, a very high-ranking official!
Zhang Biao's body immediately began to tremble uncontrollably, and his mouth became clumsy.
"Master Fan...Master Fan, my name is Zhang Biao, and I'm the sergeant at the Yanqingdun Beacon Tower under the command of Master Zhong of the Jingbian Army..."
Zhang Biao stuttered at first, but with Zhong Dahu's constant encouragement with his eyes, he spoke the poor words he had learned in his life. After receiving Zhong Dahu's order, he personally took Han Zhong to patrol the buffer zone, and then beheaded the three Northern Di Tartars by himself.
At the same time, he did not forget to praise Zhong Dahu, saying that he was able to plan and win battles from thousands of miles away!
He understood the hint in Zhong Dahu's eyes.
The Minister of War from the capital will definitely not stay here for a long time. He may go back after staying for a day or two.
If I don't take this opportunity to brag about my military achievements to the Minister, I'm afraid I won't have another chance in the future.
Zhang Biao became more and more excited as he spoke. Every move he made was perfect and full of details, as if he had really killed these three Tartars!
Han Zhong, who was standing by, widened his eyes when he heard this and thought to himself: No wonder Zhang Tou was able to become a squad leader. Not many people can learn his shameless skills and ability to flatter others!
Fan Nan twirled his beard and listened attentively, nodding slightly from time to time.
Zhong Dahu observed the expressions on his face and was delighted.
Zhang Biao's beheading meritorious service set a precedent for the border troops. He also happened to meet the Minister of War present to verify the matter. I'm afraid he will be promoted soon!
As Zhang Biao's direct superior, he naturally played a key command role in the process of killing the Tartars, and he will also be promoted!
But in his impression, Zhang Biao seemed to only have those two moves. When did he become such a good fighter?
After three days of recognition, you will be amazed!
This kid has grown stronger!
"Indeed! Captain Zhong commanded with confidence, Sergeant Zhang fought bravely, and Sergeant Han was brave and fearless. They are role models for our Dayin border troops!"
After listening to Zhang Biao's report, Fan Nan made a decision on the spot, "Captain Zhong, you should first report this military achievement and spoils to the state and provincial authorities. I will inform the relevant commanders and make this a priority. I will reward them generously and set an example for the three border areas!"
"Thank you, sir!"
Zhong Dahu was overjoyed and quickly pulled Zhang Biao and others to bow and express his gratitude.
If a third-level beheading is reported under normal circumstances, you can only get the reward money and the military merit will be temporarily recorded.
But now the Assistant Minister of War has spoken, not only elevating this military achievement to the level of setting an example, but also instructing the officials of Hedong Road and Shuozhou Prefecture to handle the matter expeditiously.
In this way, the promotion of Zhong Dahu and Zhang Biao is a foregone conclusion!
Fan Nan encouraged him a few more times and then stopped talking.
Zhong Dahu hurriedly asked Zhang Biao, Han Zhong and other subordinates to leave.
"Master Fan, I wonder what you just asked me to do..."
"Um!"
Fan Nan was very pleased with Zhong Dahu's cleverness. "Captain Zhong, find two people to lead the way. I need to go to Black Camel Mountain."
What!
Zhong Dahu was horrified when he heard this: "Master Fan...Master Fan, this is absolutely not allowed!"
Fan Nan frowned: "Why not?"
Zhong Dahu hurriedly explained, "Sir, you know that this Black Camel Mountain protrudes ten miles beyond the beacon tower of Jingbian Military Town, and there are cavalrymen from the Northern Di Tartars. It is really too dangerous!"
"I came here for this very reason. How can I give up halfway just because the Tartars are here? I must go to Black Camel Mountain!"
Fan Nan said without hesitation, "Captain Zhong only needs to ask someone to show us the way into the mountain, and he doesn't need to worry about anything else."
Heituo Mountain is located northwest of Yanqingdun Beacon Tower in Jingbian Military Town and on the west side of Zishui River.
Its main peak, Heye Peak, towers into the clouds. It is the highest mountain in Hedong Road and a natural barrier between Shuozhou and the desert.
Fan Nan, accompanied by his guards and entourage, traveled thousands of miles from the capital to Shuozhou in disguise. His purpose was not only to visit the border to understand the defense situation, but also to survey the terrain.
The northern Di Tartars are eyeing our border covetously, ready to invade the south at any time.
The court discussed and decided to organize a major war with the northern Di Tartars at the Shuozhou border to keep the enemy out of the country.
The Ministry of War immediately began to deploy and prepare to deploy troops.
However, after searching for a long time, he found that he could not find a map of the Shuozhou Prefecture area in Hedong Road.
The Minister of War Li Dao was furious and immediately dismissed the relevant personnel and imprisoned them.
But arresting the person did not provide the map, so Fan Nan took the initiative to bring the map maker to conduct an on-site survey.
In this way, the Ministry of War can formulate combat plans in a timely manner while surveying the terrain and drawing maps.
Li Daoshen agreed with this and immediately asked the court for permission to appoint Fan Nan as the commander-in-chief of the Hedong Road Army, in charge of deploying troops in various parts of Hedong to fight against the Northern Di.
In order to understand the front-line situation at the border, Fan Nan decided not to alert Hedong Dao and Shuozhou Prefecture first, and hurriedly arrived at Jingbian Military Town in disguise with his entourage, and then revealed his identity.
Climbing up the Lotus Leaf Peak of the Black Camel Mountain, you can overlook the desert for hundreds of miles and have a panoramic view of the Northern Di border, making it an excellent survey point.
Since we have to deploy a major war outside the border, it would be best to go to Heye Peak of Heituo Mountain for reconnaissance.
"Master Fan, let me bring all the troops from Jingbian Military Town to escort you there!"
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