However, the emperor later sent another 20,000 reinforcements, and the situation should have been under control long ago. However, it was not settled until today, and General Liu even injured a leg.
Thirteen days later, the army returned, and the emperor held a welcoming ceremony for General Liu and others in the Qingzheng Hall.
In the Qingzheng Hall, the emperor sat on the high seat, with five tables on each side. General Liu was sitting at the front for the generals who were going on the expedition.
Ning Chen sat in the corner, watching expressionlessly as the people in the hall flattered the general.
As the banquet drew to a close, Ning Chen suddenly stood up, walked to the center of the hall, knelt on one knee, and said, "Your Majesty, I have something to report."
The hall fell silent for a moment. General Liu said with dissatisfaction, "Ning Chen, if you have anything to say, you can talk about it after the banquet. Don't spoil everyone's fun here."
Ning Chen remained unmoved.
Gu Qilan was silent for a moment, then said, "Speak!"
Ning Chen bowed first, then said, "Your Majesty, please forgive me for concealing the truth. The enemy army fled and disappeared. I actually brought General Liefeng back to Kyoto, and he is now in the city."
As soon as he finished speaking, there were sounds of people gasping for breath in the hall.
General Liefeng was well-known for his power, and their attempt to capture the city was not smooth. General Liu made Ning Chen the vanguard. He originally wanted him to rush forward and die first, and then he would send others to take over.
Unexpectedly, he led a vanguard of more than a thousand people and it took an hour. It was not convenient for General Liu to be too obvious during the march and battle, so he had to lead his men.
Finally, the enemy army was defeated and fled. As the ancients said, one should not pursue a desperate enemy, but Ning Chen insisted on chasing them. When he came back, he did not catch anyone.
Now he said he was in the city? He actually captured General Liefeng alive?
Gu Qilan's expression grew more serious. "Since you've captured someone, why did you conceal it and not report it, but instead brought him back secretly?"
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