Prince Jing kindly advised him, fearing that Old Geng might do something irreversible in a moment of impulsiveness.
"If you want some, I'll definitely send you a few when I have a chance to go out!"
His earnestness was quite amusing to Lao Geng, who thought he was as naive as a fool.
You've already come this far, why are you still thinking about leaving?
How much do you look down on him?
"Stop talking nonsense! You stay put and I'm going to get some food. If you behave, I might even share some with you later!"
With that, Old Geng got up and walked out, completely ignoring Prince Jing's shouts behind him.
After watching him leave, Prince Jing finally calmed down, sat on the ground, and unconsciously poked the ground with the small stick in his hand.
His men hadn't found this place for so long, he couldn't just sit and wait to die; he had to save himself.
Hopefully, the military will cooperate and not let his efforts go to waste.
Old Geng wouldn't make a big fuss about stealing a seasoning packet; he would definitely bring a few trusted men with him.
After all, they had always been arrogant and thought that the soldiers in the barracks were just for show.
Unbeknownst to them, they had been training with the manual Lu Baichuan had given them, and the results had greatly improved. This was a good opportunity to put their skills to the test.
Old Geng hadn't expected him to have such a plan. He looked down on the useless soldiers in the camp and thought he could take down an entire battalion with just a few men, so he set off on horseback with only a dozen or so men.
After years of conserving their energy, everyone was burning with ambition, feeling that if they could win this first battle, they would be even more successful under their lord!
In their view, this was not simply about stealing seasoning packets, but more about provoking the court, declaring war on the imperial court, letting the court know of their existence, and making the court fear them.
Because of Prince Jing's disappearance, the military camp has been on high alert, with soldiers patrolling the area. When they spot someone riding fast towards them, they immediately report to the generals and prepare for high-level defenses.
"Just pretend nothing happened, go about your business as usual. If you feel sleepy, you can take a nap. Of course, please be careful, don't accidentally kill yourself while napping!"
The general leading the group was named Li Chao. He had a full beard and was a big, burly man with broad shoulders and a powerful presence.
"yes!"
Everyone agreed and quickly returned to normal.
It's only just gotten dark, and the other party is already in such a hurry; they can't possibly be a kind person.
This border area has always been unsafe, but this is the first time I've seen such brazen behavior. They will surely not return alive.
When Lao Geng and the others arrived near the military camp, they dismounted and approached on foot. Although they tried to conceal themselves, their arrogance made this step rather perfunctory. They were just a bunch of useless people, not worth making a fuss about.
After lingering outside the military camp for a while, they found a relatively weak entrance and prepared to go in from there.
"I told you these people are useless! They dare to sleep like this even when they're on night duty, they must have a death wish!"
Seeing the night watchman dozing off, someone couldn't help but mock him, and with a dagger in hand, he wanted to kill him and let him sleep to his heart's content.
As soon as his hand reached out, it was grabbed. The person who was fast asleep instantly woke up, grabbed the hand holding the dagger, twisted it, and the dagger fell into his hand. Then, he swiftly cut the person's neck.
The person who was just mocking others was suddenly slit in the throat, his eyes still wide open even after he died.
The man's movements were fluid and seamless, without any pauses or hesitations, giving Lao Geng and the others no chance to catch up and help.
Old Geng and the others then realized they had underestimated their enemy. In the shortest amount of time, Old Geng made a decision: "Retreat!"
A wise man doesn't fight a losing battle; let's go back and talk things out first.
Although the others were unwilling, they had no choice but to listen to Lao Geng. However, they did not expect that as soon as they took a step back, the lights behind them would turn on.
Turning around, I saw a crowd of people carrying torches. The firelight shone on their faces, as if mocking how ridiculous they were.
No matter how skilled they are, it's impossible for them to fight their way out of this densely packed crowd.
Even so, there was no reason to surrender immediately. Old Geng spat and said, "I'll fight you to the death!"
As he spoke, he was the first to rush forward.
With so many people, I could take them all down without even lifting a finger.
Old Geng was the first to rush forward and was the most seriously injured. He was originally not going to survive, but General Li ordered that he be spared, so he was given a second chance.
"Take them all away and ask them who they are and what they are doing here. Also, ask them if Prince Jing's disappearance is related to them."
General Li waved his hand, very pleased. Judging from the soldiers' performance tonight, the training during this period was really effective. Their reaction speed and action skills were several times better than before. With such skills, they would be able to kill more enemies on the battlefield in the future.
"yes!"
The soldiers answered readily. In fact, tonight they were outnumbered and outgunned. Even if the enemy was powerful, they were still outnumbered. The fight ended before they even had a chance to fight, and they were left wanting more. They wished that more people would come so they could at least have a chance to try their skills.
However, everyone knew this was no joke, and no one took it lightly. Those on patrol continued their patrols, while others slept or interrogated people, each performing their duties.
In the middle of the night, another rapid hoofbeat came, and everyone became alert again, but more than that, they were excited. Could it be that they were about to be sent to their deaths again?
However, even though they were closer this time, those men still showed no intention of dismounting. They rushed directly to the gate of the military camp and shouted, "Commander Qin Jian of the Fire Cloud Division has come to visit with all the brothers of the Fire Cloud Division!"
The crowd, who were initially wary, immediately relaxed their guard upon hearing the words "Fire Cloud Division," especially after Qin Jian displayed the token representing his identity, and they warmly welcomed him in.
Someone hurriedly woke Li Chao up. The Huoyun Division's visit late at night must mean they had something urgent to discuss.
"I was unaware of your arrival. Please forgive my lack of hospitality!"
Seeing that they looked travel-worn, Li Chao guessed that they must have come for the sake of Prince Jing, and invited them to have tea in a very friendly manner.
Qin Jian and his companions, having traveled day and night, were parched and didn't stand on ceremony. They drank three bowls of water in a row before saying, "We came in a hurry and didn't have time to send someone to inform you in advance. Moreover, we disturbed you in the middle of the night. We should be apologizing. General Li, you are too kind!"
"Hahaha, Brother Qin is indeed straightforward. I have already ordered someone to prepare wine and food. Eat and drink your fill, get a good night's sleep, and we can talk about business tomorrow!"
Li Chao felt a pang of pity seeing their exhausted faces.
As for Prince Jing's matter, it's been more than a month already, so there's no rush for just one night.
Qin Jian felt the same way; he was both hungry and tired and simply couldn't hold on any longer.
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