Chapter 283 The Best Birthday Gift
Just when the enemy general was about to make a speech, feather arrows came and pierced the bag under the kite, and light yellow powder fell down like a torrential downpour.
However, it was dark at night and they could not see anything at first. When they got closer, they realized something was wrong, but it was too late.
"Quick, cover your mouth and nose!"
Unfortunately, it was too late. More than half of the people inhaled the powder in the air and collapsed to the ground in less than a quarter of an hour.
Gu Mingtang and Gu Mingjing each led a team of men to encircle the enemy from the left and right, while Gu Mingyu led the most elite troops to break through from the front.
The army that was originally surrounded was now like an eagle spreading its wings and soaring high, unstoppable.
Old Master Gu's golden armor was illuminated by the firelight. He sat upright on the city wall. If you looked closely, you could see that he was holding a little girl with her hands standing upright in his arms.
"Commander, the major generals are rushing out." The people below shouted excitedly.
The war drums were beating loudly, and every beat gave Dongyao's soldiers infinite strength.
Although the enemy sealed their mouths and noses with cloth, it could only block part of the attack and could not completely block the air. If they were really blocked, they would suffocate to death.
As long as they breathe, the drugs in the air will enter their bodies.
The soldiers of Dongyao had all taken the antidote half a quarter of an hour ago.
The humiliation of being besieged and the humiliation of having the city broken out broke out at this moment.
The enemy soldiers became exhausted and fell down during the battle, while the soldiers of Dongyao Kingdom became more and more courageous.
Seeing that things were going badly, the enemy general gave the order to evacuate quickly.
In less than an hour, a firework announcing the good news exploded beside the enemy commander's camp.
"My third uncle kept his word and promised to set off fireworks for me, and he really did."
Li Mumu knew that they won this time.
She changed the plot again.
"Old General, Miss Li's plan is brilliant. Ah Huhan has been beaten to a pulp. Please give us orders to pursue him!"
Gu Jian looked at the little girl and raised his hand, "Brother Sun, don't chase a desperate enemy. How could you forget this principle?"
"But... they are powerless to fight back at this moment."
"Why can't they fight back? If we force them into a corner, they'll fight us to the death. After all, they outnumber us."
"If I had known earlier, I would have poisoned them and let them die instantly after smelling it." said another man.
"That won't do. There are people nearby. What if they die after smelling it?"
Gu Jian nodded. "Yes, the people are innocent, whether they are from Dongyao or the enemy country. Now that we have repelled the enemy and recaptured our city, we can report to His Majesty."
Everyone didn't expect that the little girl had such a kind heart, and they were all ashamed.
They all knew what kind of person Grandpa Gu was. Even if he had won before, he rarely abused prisoners of war. As for the civilians of the enemy country, he never killed them indiscriminately. This was also the reason why the father and son of the Gu family were deeply respected by the soldiers.
Because the enemy retreated so suddenly, they didn't take any food or supplies with them. This was good news for everyone.
Mr. Gu also sent someone to report to the emperor urgently over a distance of ten thousand miles.
That night, all the soldiers raised their glasses to celebrate Li Mumu's fourth birthday.
The soldiers were sincere in their actions, and they all thought that their lives would be lost.
But unexpectedly, I managed to save it so unexpectedly and even won.
This battle was truly exhilarating, as the enemy was weak and had no offensive power, so few of the Dongyao soldiers were injured.
"Miss Li, I have admired very few people in my life. Your grandfather is one, and you are the second. You are so young, but you can use clever strategies to repel the enemy. I respect you."
"Grandpa Chang...Mumu doesn't know how to drink." Li Mumu said with blinking eyes.
General Chang laughed, his voice rough. "It's alright, I'll drink. Just watch. It's really fucking satisfying. Commander, I'm afraid the court didn't expect us to win. If you hadn't been in charge this time, I'm afraid everyone would be in great danger. The court will definitely reward you handsomely."
It was a happy day, and Gu Jian didn't want to spoil the fun, so he didn't say some things.
Without the emperor's order, Mr. Gu did not dare to return to the court on his own, but the news of the victory had already been passed back, so he just had to wait with his men.
Now that they have food and drink, it's a good opportunity for the soldiers to rest and recuperate.
Li Mumu had an unforgettable birthday, of course, because of the big bag of treasures Xie Xun took from the enemy general's tent.
If he wasn't afraid of being seen, he would have brought the whole box back to her.
Li Mumu was so sleepy that she could fall asleep as soon as she lay down.
Xie Xun came at this time.
"Give!"
"What is it?" Li Mumu took his bag with sleepy eyes, opened it and took a look. Her eyes, which were about to close, widened.
"For me?"
"Well, isn't it your birthday?" Xie Xun cleared his throat. "Your eldest brother said you like money. These should be worth a lot of money."
Li Mumu nodded vigorously. There were white jade Guanyin, bracelets, jade, agate, and the whole bag was full of treasures.
"Thank you." Li Mumu's sleepiness faded a little. She thought that her grandfather was about to return to the capital, and she also wanted to know what Xie Xun was planning.
"Me?"
Li Mumu nodded. "Now that you know your identity, you definitely won't do nothing, right?"
Xie Xun's eyes flickered. "You are so young, how come you know everything?"
Li Mumu made a face and said, "I read it in a book. Before, I..."
"You're only four years old. Even if you've been reading since birth, how much can you read? How can you be smarter than someone who has been reading for decades?"
“…” Li Mumu was stunned. How could this be explained?
Fortunately, Xie Xun just sighed and didn't delve into it. Perhaps he also knew that she wouldn't tell him even if he delved into it.
"Do you want to go back to the capital with us?" Li Mumu asked.
"If I say yes, will you not let me?"
Li Mumu paused slightly. His whole family died tragically, and there was nothing wrong with him wanting revenge.
But if he shows up, he will pose a threat to his grandfather.
"Mumu, I have to avenge this, you know? Not only my parents, but even my grandfather's family died tragically. I went to inquire before, and none of my relatives are left."
Li Mumu nodded. Even if she couldn't fully understand this feeling, she understood a little bit.
In this vast world, there is no one who is connected to you by blood.
What's more, those people died so tragically.
Just like her loved ones were being bitten and torn apart by zombies one by one...
Xie Xun didn't expect that the little girl's eyes would turn red. He was a little flustered. He wanted to wipe her tears and hug her, but he was at a loss what to do.
"I will think of a proper solution that won't implicate the Gu family. I will definitely seek justice for my mother."
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