Seeing Liu Sheng remained silent, Xie Wanyun became extremely anxious. Without caring about anything else, he stood up and asked, "General Liu, when will you send someone to rescue us?"
Liu Sheng was a little surprised why she was so anxious, and doubts appeared in his eyes. He was thinking about how to explain to her, but Yan Suizhi had already spoken.
"Madam Xie, it's not that the general doesn't want to send anyone, it's just that there is no one to send." Then he told her the situation.
Without even thinking, Xie Wanyun said, "General, let me go. Just give me a team of a hundred men."
"You?" Liu Sheng was shocked! "Madam Xie, this is a real battlefield, not a training ground. I know you are a martial arts expert, but do you know how brutal those Mobei people are? How can a woman like you lead the troops? Absolutely not."
"What's wrong with being a woman? Since ancient times, there's been examples like Fu Hao, the wife of King Wu Ding of the Shang Dynasty, who went to war on her husband's behalf. There's also Liang Hongyu, who fought fiercely at Huangtian Dang, helping her husband repel the Jin soldiers. I grew up in a military camp and followed my father into battle, so I'm considered half a soldier. Please allow me, General!"
Xie Wanyun walked to the center of the tent and saluted with his fists in a standard military salute.
Bright eyes and heroic appearance.
"No, no," Liu Sheng flatly refused. "Fighting is a man's job. Madam Xie, please go back."
Xie Wanyun's eyes were bloodshot, veins popped in his neck, and he raised his voice. "Then the general is going to send someone to rescue us?"
"I have my own arrangements for this. Madam Xie, this is the central military tent, please do not make any noise!" Liu Sheng frowned.
Xie Wanyun bit her lips tightly and stamped her feet fiercely, "Goodbye!"
He turned around and left the tent.
Yan Suizhi stood up suddenly and almost chased after him, but he finally stopped and looked at Liu Sheng.
Liu Sheng really found it difficult to make a decision, unless he immediately transferred a general back from the front line, but the trip back and forth would waste time. If he temporarily assigned a general, he would not only be worried that the soldiers would not obey his orders, but also that he would lack wisdom and martial arts skills.
He was in a dilemma when he heard the sound of horse hooves outside the tent.
Who dares to ride a horse in front of the central army tent? Liu Sheng was furious and strode out, then was stunned.
In front of the tent, a dark and majestic horse was shaking its head, kicking its hooves and snorting.
The knight on horseback wore black armor and a kirin-shaped helmet, tied with a red tassel around his chin. He wore a black cloak, looking cool, distinguished, and full of heroic spirit. His black horse and black clothes exuded awe and power, like a god.
It was Xie Wanyun.
"Madam Xie, what are you doing..." Liu Sheng was a little confused.
"General Liu! Please allow me to fight! I am willing to sign a military order. If I don't rescue General Xie, I will die as an apology!"
Xie Wanyun's voice was clear and loud, and everyone present could hear it clearly.
Everyone was stunned.
This woman's courage is commendable, but she is a woman after all, and there has never been a precedent of a woman fighting in battle in this dynasty.
Liu Sheng was stunned by her aura. He hadn't expected her to be wearing armor, suggesting she'd already prepared for battle. She was a descendant of the Xie family, a skilled warrior, and there was no one else available right now...
Xie Wanyun was anxious. While controlling the impatient Mo Yu, he shouted, "General Liu! Please allow me to go into battle! Time is running out and we can't delay any longer!"
Liu Sheng was still hesitating.
Yan Suizhi strode forward. "Marshal! Please agree to Madam Xie's request! If the court blames you, I will bear the responsibility."
Liu Sheng glared at him fiercely and cursed, "What responsibility are you taking! Are you the marshal or am I? Madam Xie, a woman, is so brave, and you, a mere scholar, have such courage. How can I, Liu Sheng, the marshal of the central army, not even have this little bit of responsibility?"
Then he shouted, "Pass on my orders! Madam Xie, lead the troops to the rescue. All soldiers must obey Madam Xie's orders. Anyone who disobeys will be punished by military law!"
"Understood!" The team of a hundred people quickly gathered and stood behind Xie Wanyun.
"Thank you, Marshal!" Xie Wanyun shouted, turned his horse's head, and was about to leave the camp.
"Thank you, Madam!" Yan Suizhi hurried forward, holding a bowl of wine in his hand and presented it with both hands.
"Please drink this bowl of farewell wine, Madam. I wish you a successful start and a swift return."
Xie Wanyun pulled the reins. The two men, one on horseback and the other on foot, exchanged a deep glance.
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