Chapter 385 Catching the Spy
Before entering the camp, Tianbao asked Wangbai and his soldiers to return to the space to avoid any further trouble.
The prisoners were brought back by her and her fellow apprentices.
Eight prisoners lay in a row in front of the commander's tent, surrounded by the roar of Yuan's army that filled the night sky.
Duan Dao stood in front of the tent with his hands behind his back. His eyes swept over the captives on the ground and finally fell on the children who had just returned. There was unconcealed joy and pride in his eyes.
This feeling was more satisfying and fulfilling than personally leading his troops to victory.
Every one of these children who came out of this evil place that everyone is afraid of can stand up straight.
When it comes to the interests of the country and the nation, and major issues of right and wrong, their stance will never be confused.
It always makes him proud.
"I know the guy lying in the second position! He's the renowned sharpshooter from Beixiang! He can shoot an arrow through a target at a hundred paces!" The deputy general pointed at the skinny man lying unconscious in the second position, his eyes sparkling with joy. "I've marked all the famous generals from various countries and even examined their portraits. Rong Kaiyi is one of them. He's taken the heads of many enemies in battle with just a bow and arrow! He's an assassin that every nation is wary of!"
Lu Leshan paced over the captives, stopping at the last one. He shook his head and gasped, "Isn't this the deputy general of the Beixiang Army who I just met two days ago? Zhu Hongzhi. His father is Zhu Jin, a second-rank official in the Beixiang court. Tsk, tsk, tsk, tsk, tsk. If he can't return this time, even the King of Mobei will have a hard time explaining it."
As the captives were identified one by one, the morale of Yuan's army grew higher and higher.
The soldiers surrounding Duan Dao already had smiles on their faces.
"That's incredible! Heroes emerge from youth! If we were to do something like this, we might not be able to succeed. Tianbao and the others went out for a look, and hey! They brought them all back! Hahaha!"
"I guessed it, I guessed it! I know what we should do tomorrow, hahahaha! Can we drink? Can we drink now? I'm so excited I can't hold it back!"
"General, everyone's so happy today! It looks like no one will be able to sleep for a while. Can we ask Lao Chai to get a few jars of wine to help us calm down and relax?"
Broken Blade turned around and looked at his colleagues who were all glowing, then said with a smile, "Okay, I'll let you drink a little tonight, but be careful not to get drunk. We have work to do tomorrow."
"Don't worry, General! We've got it figured out, and we won't delay anything! Brothers! Go get some wine from the kitchen!" Lu Neng couldn't wait any longer. He ordered someone to get some wine, then immediately jumped over to a few new recruits, grabbing them and refusing to let them go. "All of you, come here! Sit down and chat with us! Tell us about the big things you did tonight, and let the brothers in the barracks have some fun together!"
Doesn’t this hit the mark exactly what the old and young want?
Old Poison and Little Wheat Ear were the most enthusiastic in responding. They hadn't talked enough on the way, and now someone had built a stage for them, so why not talk to their heart's content?
An old man and a child immediately went on stage, their faces beaming with joy and their mouths spitting. The three brothers of the Su family were not idle either. Even Bing'er was pulled onto the stage to be a part of the play and demonstrated her throwing skills in public.
Tonight, a large bonfire appeared in the Yuan family army camp for the first time, with soldiers and generals having fun together, which formed a polar opposite with the atmosphere in the Beixiang army camp in the distance.
Tianbao and Bai Yu did not go on stage. They sat by the campfire and listened to the story with relish.
She didn't raise her head until she felt a warm force on her head, "Uncle Broken Blade."
Broken Blade patted her and Baiyu on the head, walked over and sat down beside them, "Thank you for your hard work."
"It's not hard." Tian Bao leaned forward a little, covered half of her mouth with her bare hand, and lowered her voice a little, "I also brought back their food and will quietly put it in our food warehouse later."
Bai Yu raised his lips and smiled a bit maliciously. "Only when we got there did we realize the food was excellent for the Beixiang Army. In order to increase their supply, we didn't leave them a single grain. All the food for 20,000 men was gone in an instant. It will take at least a month or two for new food to arrive from the rear. If the King of Mobei doesn't want his soldiers to starve to death before then, he'll probably have to collect food along the way."
The girl and boy beside him, one was serious, the other was cheerful.
The corners of Duan Dao's lips curled up, and after a moment, a laugh burst out of his mouth, "Well done!"
It seems that Tianbao and Bai Yu took to heart what he said, "Food and supplies must be sent before troops move forward."
Before the three-day deadline officially ended, King Mobei suffered a great loss.
Regardless of the means, this is good news for the Dai Viet Army and Yuan's army.
When the other party comes to provoke them, it is impossible for them to feel sorry for their soldiers on behalf of the enemy.
Swords have no eyes and battlefields are ruthless.
Everyone has their own stance.
The excitement in the camp lasted for a long time. If it weren't for the fact that they had to gather to fight the enemy after dawn, the soldiers' enthusiasm would have continued until dawn.
Dawn is about to break and the whistle sounds on time.
None of the soldiers who slept late last night were late. All of them gathered at the training ground for inspection, and they were in high spirits.
In the morning, the sun emerges from the eastern horizon and rises slowly.
The water in the shallow Putan River flows slowly and gently, and the dew and mist condensed at night evaporate little by little under the sun.
The newly grown weeds by the river were greener than yesterday, and new shoots seemed to be sprouting from under the grass stubble that had been nibbled by the war horses.
At 9:00 PM, the armies of the two countries gathered again on both sides of the border ditch to confront each other.
The two commanders met at the center line.
The commander-in-chief of Yuan's army rode on the back of a black horse. The general's armor reflected the silver light like scales in the sunlight. His black eyes under the helmet were cold and sharp, and his whole body was cold and iron-blooded.
The commander-in-chief of the Beixiang Army rode a brown warhorse, wearing a black suit and a cloak of the same color. He looked mighty, domineering and noble, and his face was still deep and unfathomable, making it difficult to guess.
"King of Mobei, I will come today to fulfill the promise made by the Yuan army three days ago." The gentle morning breeze and the gentle sound of water added a touch of relaxation to General Yuan's tone. "Regrettably, the Yuan army searched the entire territory but couldn't find the thief Your Highness was looking for. Fortunately, while they didn't catch him, they did capture a spy who had infiltrated the border of Great Yue with the intent of causing rebellion."
Wenren Jing sat quietly on the horse, staring at the broken knife with his sharp eyes without saying a word, listening attentively without being moved.
Broken Blade smiled. "I agree with the prince's decision to show no tolerance for spies three days ago. Since someone wants to cause chaos in my Great Yue territory, I cannot tolerate this evildoer in order to protect the peace of my country. Come, bring the spy out and behead him as a warning to others!"
After a pause, he continued, "After I have dealt with those spies, I will discuss the matter of 'confession' with His Majesty in detail and work out a solution that satisfies both sides. I believe that His Majesty and I share the same desire for peace on the border and for the people to avoid the suffering of war."
The eight prisoners were quickly brought up, their hands tied, their mouths gagged, and even their feet shackled. They struggled desperately when they were brought up, their faces full of anger and disbelief.
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