Ao Xi, who had been familiar with military tactics since childhood, was like a fish in water on the battlefield. The scenes of He Wei holding him and pointing at the sand table to explain to him kept flashing before his eyes.
He Wei also took him to practice sword and archery, and took him to ride horses in the military camp.
When he raised the spear, his hand still had the rough touch of his father's hand, and a child's voice sounded in his ears.
"Dad, your knife is so heavy."
"Hahaha, what's important isn't the sword, it's the country that Daddy wants to protect."
“First the country, then the family.”
...
With a "puff" sound, Ao Xi's spear pierced the leader's chest.
General Gao and the Crown Prince had already run away to who knows where, and all that was left were the scattered deserters.
By the time Huang Ziyang led his troops to the battle, the war was already over.
"Third Young Master, are you okay?"
Ao Xi wiped the blood off his face, and the blood in his body was boiling.
The knuckles where he had gripped the spear were already cracked, and his body was covered in countless wounds, large and small. Only his eyes were bright and terrifying. "Nothing's wrong. The King of Qi's men have been defeated. He knows that he can no longer hide his treason. He will definitely make the next move."
"Yes, today we received a declaration of war. The Western Regions have declared war on us."
"It's such a big deal, Uncle Huang should hurry back and make preparations."
"Third Young Master, please come back with me."
"I?"
Ao Xi was slightly surprised. "How can I, a bandit, go back with you?"
"The account books you collected have been presented to His Majesty by Marquis Xuanwu. Upon learning of this, His Majesty, grateful for your loyalty and bravery, not only cleared the old general's name, but also issued an edict appointing you as Major General!"
"Account book?" Ao Xi was a little confused.
"Alas, it's already this late, Third Young Master, please stop being so modest. The Emperor has deployed a lot of people over the years, and with your evidence, we will definitely be able to eradicate the power of the King of Qi."
Ao Xi guessed that it was Su Man's doing again, so he said nothing more and instead said, "No matter what, the emperor sentenced me to death back then. I escaped like this, but the emperor didn't blame me?"
"Your Majesty will only be pleased to know that the old general is loyal."
As a military general, Huang Ziyang was straightforward and did not think too much about the twists and turns.
But Ao Xi had a vague guess. Wei Ma was able to save him so easily back then. Perhaps there was some invisible help behind the scenes.
Ao Xi was silent for too long, so Huang Ziyang asked tentatively, "Third Young Master? Don't you want to join the military camp?"
In fact, it is understandable that Ao Xi does not want to follow He Wei's old path. Not to mention that once he joins the army, he will have to travel all over the world for his whole life. The fact that He Wei fought on the battlefield and finally died in a court struggle is enough to make people feel uneasy.
Huang Ziyang sighed silently, not mentioning how much the He Family Army longed for the old general's son to take over the He Family Army. He forced a smile and said, "If the Third Young Master doesn't want to, His Majesty will surely not force him. The Emperor also said that the Third Young Master has led the Black Wind Village for many years, bearing the infamy and working for the court. It is not easy. He specifically issued an edict that as long as the Black Wind Village does not commit evil, no one will be allowed to encircle and suppress it. In addition, he has granted them good citizenship and good farmland and houses, so that everyone can live a normal life from now on."
After saying that, Huang Ziyang clasped his fists towards Ao Xi and said, "Take care, Third Young Master. I will be leaving first."
"etc."
Ao Xi called Huang Ziyang, and Huang Ziyang's eyebrows lit up with joy. "What do you want, Third Young Master?"
"Give me a few days to think about it."
This result was a pleasant surprise, and Huang Ziyang was very satisfied. "Okay, okay, I'll go to the military camp and wait for you."
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Although Black Wind Village won this battle, most of their homes were destroyed.
At first the brothers were cursing, but when they heard that the emperor had restored their native place and given them land and houses to settle down, they couldn't believe it.
"This, I will become a commoner in the future?"
"Then you can't rob people on the road anymore."
"Oh my, how are we going to get through the day?"
"Then why don't you just stay in Black Wind Village and continue to be a bandit."
"Go away, I'm going to retire and get married and have a baby."
"With you like that, who can follow you?"
"I'm not following you!"
“…”
Although the brothers expressed disgust, their expressions showed that they were happy.
Being able to start over is a chance many people never have in their entire lives.
After Ao Xi came back, he had no further appearances except for a detailed discussion with Military Advisor Yuan.
I didn’t see Su Man or Xia Luoran.
When Su Man learned that he brought Xia Luoran back, she guessed that he knew all this and did not bother to complain.
Xia Luoran was not only saved by Ao Xi, but also witnessed Ao Xi's heroic figure on the battlefield. Most importantly, she learned about Ao Xi's identity from the conversations of her brothers, and she would visit Ao Xi from time to time.
As for Fang Qingshan, he transformed himself from a prefect into a traitor.
The King of Qi fled, while Fang Qingshan and General Gao and his entourage had their homes confiscated and were imprisoned.
Upon learning that their entire family was to be executed, Black Wind Village kindly sent the Fang family's three auspicious treasures back so that the family could die in peace.
Before Fang Junyi was taken away, Su Man went to see him once. At that time, Fang Junyi had been tortured half to death by the swing. In addition, knowing that the Fang family had fallen, he looked like a puddle of mud and lifeless.
"Kill me."
Fang Junyi glared at Su Man, "Don't you hate me? Kill me."
Su Man laughed. "How can that be possible? The people of the capital are still waiting to see you parade through the streets. They might even have rotten vegetable leaves and rotten eggs ready. How can I let them down?"
These words somehow stung Fang Junyi. He suddenly jumped up, grabbed the fence and shook it wildly, "Bitch! You hurt me so much, even if I become a ghost, I won't let you go!"
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