[Wuxia] The Legend of Condor Heroes: The World's Ruler [Complete] - 16

Chapter Seventy-One: Wedding Night, Only a Wedding Ceremony Makes Us Legally Married; In the Martial
World, There's No Such Thing as Not Getting Stabbed in the Back.

After several months away, I finally returned to my little territory – Xinye. Looking north to the Central Plains, its
transportation network stretches far and wide, with the Baihe and Tanghe rivers providing convenient routes, and fertile fields formed by alluvial deposits. This
is the new city site I've chosen.

"Damn, this is too…" I stood beneath the new city wall, looking up and exclaiming a curse. I finally understood
what Huang Rong meant by the surprise.

Before the dry winter and the flood season, the new city's construction had reached a considerable scale in just a few months. Stones transported from the upper reaches of the Yangtze River
flowed continuously . Now, under the protection of the water fortress, the city walls were complete, and the city's internal planning was already underway
. The city wall was 2,500 zhang in circumference, 3 zhang high, and 3.5 zhang thick. It was constructed by ramming layers of earth, then
covered with large blue bricks and sealed with concrete. A crenellation was added at a height of one person – this was my requirement, and no one yet knew its
specific purpose. Two rivers served as moats to the west and south of the city, while moats were dug on the east and north sides, each ten zhang wide and about one zhang deep, their waters shimmering year-round,
resembling a calm lake, demonstrating their depth. How could such a massive project be completed in just a few months? This was entirely due to
the strong financial support of Xiangyang, the ingenious segmented construction plan of the craftsmen, the effective coordination of the Mo family and the military,
the full cooperation of Yu Jie, the transport commissioner of Sichuan, and the tremendous assistance and support of the people of the nine prefectures of Jingzhou and Xiangyang – a miracle born from this effort.
The Mongols, who were anxious but unable to launch a large-scale attack, and could only watch helplessly as the new city grew taller and larger each day.

I returned to the old city, half a mile away. All the officials and clerks in the yamen had already received the message and were lined up to await my arrival. I first
explained the overall situation to them, affirmed their achievements in the previous period, and then assigned the next tasks. After the court session,
I met separately with the Mo family, the military personnel, and Shi Songzhi, outlining my ideas and plans. Having someone manage
the yamen for three months, even with Guo's pressure, was risky; if I didn't produce something substantial, I risk losing the people's support.

The most urgent and crucial aspect of Xinye's development was talent; I was truly thirsting for it. Upon my return, I
immediately sent Ma Guangzuo, whom I had tricked into returning, to Chen Zhenyuan for brainwashing. Then, I personally began teaching Qi Manman various reconnaissance
skills, including basic courses in espionage, eavesdropping, assassination, secret recording, drugs, and mind control. I
also gave her the ingenious manual I had seized from Magistrate Kongkongmen—a testament to the wisdom of the ancient working people.
Seeing that I was too busy to send her back to the Tomb of the Living Dead, Xiaolongnu
the vow to never leave the ancient tomb has been broken, there's no need to rush back." Actually, what I was thinking was that even without maintaining a relationship,
it would be a waste to let such a good fighter go unused. But what could I do? We had so few capable people under our command. I vaguely remembered that she was skilled
in music , so I specifically assigned Rushi and Wushuang to take care of her. I showered her
with the music I had composed in Lin'an, which made Xiaolongnu very satisfied with life in Xinye and she rarely complained about leaving.

As for civil affairs, although the Mo family was expanding aggressively in various fields, I only touched on it slightly. After all, the Mo
family's support was too important to me, and they had given up millions in family wealth to come to this war-torn land for
an opportunity. Therefore, I still really liked the passionate and eccentric head of the Mo family. My original words to the Mo family were: "I don't need
you to be well-read or have extensive knowledge; as long as you have a skill, you'll definitely have a place in Xinye. Noble families
aren't the best; even humble families can produce outstanding talents. My principle is to appoint only the talented." The words may be rough, but the principle is sound. At least for a lowly merchant like myself
, receiving such treatment shows the Mo family is quite satisfied with their current status in Xinye. Because of this, Xinye's development attracted
a large number of skilled craftspeople. When Huang Rong was in Xinye, she placed them in the most suitable positions. For example, Xu Liyan, a wealthy merchant from
Xiangyang , and Jiang Dingbang, an architectural expert discovered in the army, are outstanding examples. They are the ones
who supported Xinye's rapid rise, and I foresee that in the near future, they will become an important
force .

However, now is not the time to relax. I know that war will inevitably break out within a year, so I have intensified the supervision of city defense construction,
almost to the point of being demanding. Fortunately, among my team, Mo San understands my abilities best and will never
assign tasks arbitrarily. Chen Zhenyuan, Li Tianqiang, and other military commanders were trained in this way, and none of them complained.
Shi Songzhi, a famous general in history, shares my strategy for managing the Yangtze River defense line with me. He also sees the war as imminent,
so he fully cooperates with me in suppressing the discontent of lower-level officials. The people of Xinye, hearing that war is coming and that the new city is about to be
completed , are full of confidence in the battle. Instead of fleeing south, they have devoted themselves to city construction and
agricultural production with even greater enthusiasm. At this time, Xinye was united in purpose, and I was deeply gratified by the enthusiasm shown in the early stages of the business.
The wishes and responses of everyone in Xinye were quickly and accurately disseminated through the Shangwan Daily. I regularly visited
families , establishing a new image of approachability that greatly enhanced my reputation during my tenure in Xinye.

In March, after three months of preparation, the Guo Mansion was decorated with festive cheer. Today was my wedding day.
Although it wasn't a formal selection of a son-in-law, the banquet was being held at the Guo Mansion. I didn't mind, since several great figures like Huang Yaoshi and Hong Qigong were there
. According to custom, the bride and groom were not allowed to see each other before the wedding. I had been busy in Xinye for months, and these experienced figures
hadn't left. I couldn't see Fu Mei, nor dared I secretly meet Huang Rong. I could only channel my grief and anger into
the construction of the new city. Now, seeing my mother-in-law with her large, seemingly pregnant belly, I couldn't help but feel a mix of emotions.

The wedding was a lively affair. Huang Yaoshi and Guo Jing sat in the main hall, while Hong Qigong, the Old Urchin, and other elders,
my superior Lü Wende, and Guo Jing's old friend, Prefect Zhao Yu, were all present at the head of the table. For some reason, Grandpa Ke hadn't
attended, which gave me a bad feeling. However, I was busy greeting
the renowned heroes who had come from the Heroes' Gathering. They surrounded the Guo residence, creating a scene no less lively than the Heroes' Gathering at Dasheng Pass,
keeping everyone at the Guo residence extremely busy. Lü Wende and Zhao Yu, having dealt with martial arts figures for many years,
weren't bothered by the commotion and even joined in, which I found quite unusual.

Besides Grandpa Ke, only a few of my other female confidantes were present; they were waiting in Xinye for other missions.
No one else came; only Third Sister served as the bride's attendant, accompanying Fu Mei.

They kowtowed to heaven and earth, then to their parents and elders, addressing each other as grandfather, father-in-law, and mother-in-law. The couple then exchanged vows before being led to the bridal chamber. On their wedding night,
I naturally didn't get drunk. Dragon and phoenix candles, a bright red robe, embroidered pillows with mandarin ducks, and a brocade quilt adorned our new room with festive cheer.
I lifted my wife's veil and saw Fu Mei, more beautiful than any flower, her hair piled high, her head bowed, a shy smile on her face. I was
slightly stunned: "Fu Mei, you look especially beautiful today..." Although I felt a little uncomfortable with Fu Mei's long hair styled up,
it added a unique and captivating charm.

Fu Mei felt a shy joy in her heart. After not seeing me for months, she noticed my face was much tanned, but my features were more defined. She couldn't help but
gently throw herself into my arms, saying shyly, "Big brother, dear big brother, Fu'er missed you so much..."

"I missed you too, Fu Mei. Have you read all the letters I wrote to you?" I sent her a copy of Nalan's poems every two days, and
over the months I'd accumulated a small stack. Thinking of this, I couldn't help but ask with a smile.

"Hmm..." Fu Mei reached under her embroidered pillow and took out the poems, already bound with a cover, showing how much she
cherished them. "The moon, so full of feeling, should laugh at me, laugh at me now. I've betrayed my spring heart, wandering alone, reciting poems alone. Lately, I'm afraid to speak of the past, my heart is filled with sorrow.
The moon is pale, the lamp is dim, where can I find the clouds in my dreams?" Fu Mei slowly recited.

"My wife..." Looking at her adorable face, I couldn't help but gently kiss her and call out.

"Husband..." Fu Mei, overjoyed that her dream had come true, called out. Overwhelmed with emotion, her arms slowly opened, scattering her
phoenix dress, and silk robes across the floor. Red candles hung high, and the curtains fell, revealing figures rising and falling within the tent, singing joyfully.
We spent the night together, and as dawn broke, we lay entwined in sleep. I opened my eyes, wanting to check the time, only to discover our clothes...
"Qi Manman, you wretched girl, I won't forgive you!" A roar echoed in my courtyard.

In the afternoon, my bride and I, dressed in our finery, went to offer tea to our elders. Although Huang Yaoshi was cynical,
he was quite satisfied with his grandson-in-law, so he reluctantly took a sip. After finishing his tea, he pulled the old beggar and the old rascal to the backyard to practice martial arts
. I knew I had provoked the elders, so I ignored them. Seeing my wife chatting with her master,
I struck up a conversation with Guo Jing.

"Have the spies reported anything?" Guo Jing asked.

I nodded. My scouts reported that Kublai Khan had mustered 50,000 troops and marched south, now assembling at Tongguan. "Last year,
a cold wave hit the northern deserts, killing countless cattle and horses. Their food reserves in Guanzhong are insufficient. This battle will likely begin soon."
Historically wars between the Han Chinese and those from beyond the Great Wall have often revolved around food, and I've paid particular attention to gathering information in this area.

Guo Jing, having spent many years in the northern deserts, naturally knew the consequences of a large-scale cold wave. Just thirty years ago, before the grasslands
were unified, many hungry children died of cold and starvation every year. Now, although the Mongol Empire has a vast territory,
it still retains the habits of a nomadic people, and the amount of food needed after such a disaster is even more staggering. It seems that after three years
of recuperation , this battle is inevitable.

However, now that Xinye provides a barrier on the north bank, the situation in Xiangyang is much better than before, and with my
secret weapon, Guo Jing is also full of confidence in winning this defensive battle. The blacksmith workshops in Xiangyang are now
producing gun bolt parts in an orderly manner according to the standardized production line I provided . However, due to Huang Rong's increasingly severe pregnancy symptoms, this work
has been handed over to San Niang, who remained in Xiangyang.

San Niang lives almost entirely at the workshop, and since I didn't have the necessary authorization, I couldn't enter. So, that evening, I took Fu Mei back to
Xinye.

The next day, the wedding banquet was held again in the Xinye mansion. I led the four beautiful brides, holding the red ribbon, to kneel and bow in the hall. Huang Yaoshi, being
the officiant for his disciple's wedding, did so again, but only made a brief appearance before leaving. I then bowed to the Lu couple, which was considered a ceremony to pay respects to
Heaven and Earth and to my parents. The elderly couple had been looking forward to this day for a long time, and naturally, they couldn't stop smiling. After drinking the nuptial wine, the newlyweds were escorted to their bridal chamber, and
the ceremony was considered complete.

Mo San, Shi Songzhi, Chen Zhenyuan, and other friends, subordinates, and colleagues then made a ruckus for a long time. I couldn't help but sigh, getting married is truly
physically demanding, more tiring than carrying bricks on the city wall all day. Today I learned my lesson. To prevent that rascal from playing any more tricks on me during
our wedding night, I was on high alert… Despite my grumbling, I was secretly overjoyed. Today, my wish
finally came true. Although my two most beloved wives weren't there, which left me with some regret, the journey with my wives
had been filled with trials and tribulations, and I couldn't help but feel deeply moved.

However, it seemed the ladies didn't see it that way. The guests had all left, leaving only my family in the backyard.
I went into Fu Mei's room first. "What are you doing here?" Fu Mei asked.

"We're newlyweds, of course we're here for some intimate moments," I said with a lewd grin.

"Alright, I'm not feeling well tonight, go find your sisters," Fu Mei laughed.

I reluctantly withdrew and went to find Chu Qing. "Qing'er?" I pushed open the door and saw Chu Qing and Ru Shi had already lifted
their veils and were sitting on the bed playing with their child.

“We’re exhausted, so we’ll take care of the children tonight. You go and keep Wushuang and Ying’er company,” Chu Qing said with a smile.

“Is that so?” I turned to ask Liu Rushi.

“I’ll listen to you, sister.” With Third Sister not around, Liu Rushi followed Chu Qing’s lead.

I then realized that they had all planned this together. “But, our wedding night, isn’t it…? Sigh, you two are being too
frivolous. Tonight we’re getting married…” I was both amused and exasperated.

Chu Qing got up and hugged my neck, saying, "Now that we're married, husband and wife are one, we should think
more . Qing'er feels very happy. Before, it was a marriage in name only, but now it's a marriage in name and in reality, so what else is there to say? Actually... whether
or not there's this title, aren't they all yours now? It's just that Wushuang and Ying'er value this more, otherwise they wouldn't have
persisted ... Just grant them their wish."

I smiled and said, "I didn't expect Qing'er to be so considerate now. I was
the one who didn't think things through." I hugged Chu Qing and Liu Rushi and kissed them both, saying, "Thank you, my two virtuous wives, for being so understanding. I also thank you on behalf of Ying'er and Wushuang
."

Despite being kicked out again, I was in a very good mood. I turned and walked towards Cheng Ying and Wushuang's bridal chamber. These two cousins were used to eating and living
together , and since they had both married the same person, they naturally didn't want to be separated, saving me the trouble of traveling back and forth.

When I entered the carefully decorated bridal chamber, although the two sisters covered their heads with veils, they still couldn't hide their incomparable shyness.
However, Ying'er's composure and Wushuang's vivacity made it easy for me to distinguish who was who. "He'er, Liu Mei..." I called out
my wife 's nickname, gently embracing her slender waist, which was just as delicate as a handful. Their slight tremor told me I
was right.

I felt a pang of tenderness and lifted the red veil with my sandalwood finger. Sure enough, it was Cheng Ying, head bowed in shyness. "He'er, today we are
finally united in heart and mind." Her hair was styled in the same high bun, revealing Ying'er's snow-white neck, which I found
captivating.

Cheng Ying nodded shyly, took the wine that had been poured beforehand, knelt on the couch, and said softly, "Husband, please
have some wine." I loved Cheng Ying's gentle and virtuous nature. Seeing her so obedient, she took the wine and drank it all in one gulp. I felt that with such a wife, what more could a husband ask
for? A surge of inexplicable emotion welled up in my heart.

I lifted the veil from Wushuang's head and said with a smile, "Liu Mei, will you agree to marry me today?"

Wushuang nodded shyly, completely unlike her usual spoiled self who liked to argue with me. She also imitated her cousin, poured
a cup of wine, and offered it to me, saying, "Husband, thank you for your care and love all this time. Liu Mei knows that I have often made you
angry , but I will definitely control my temper in the future."

I was stunned and couldn't help but turn my head to ask, "He'er, is this Liu Mei?"

Cheng Ying covered her mouth and suppressed a laugh, saying, "Please don't embarrass your cousin."

"Then you must have done something wrong?" I continued.

"Oh, I... I want to learn to be better, but I have done something wrong, haven't I? Although..." Wushuang
said with a blush.

"Alright, it's getting late, let's chat a little longer before dawn." Cheng Ying said shyly, lowering her head. Ying'er showed
the demeanor of an older sister. Although she had already been stripped bare, she still shyly took off my last piece of underwear.

Under the blazing light of the tung oil candles, Ying'er, Wushuang, and I were entwined. Having learned from Fu'er's example, I
wasn't so averse to teasing younger girls anymore. But these two cousins were truly... Ying'er had a slender figure, but
after she took off her clothes, I was quite shocked—a skinny girl... Wushuang, on the other hand, was at the other extreme. Judging by my estimation, her measurements
were 32C-21-33, but she was only just over 16... Between these two beautiful sisters, I felt like a fish in water.
Wushuang was held in my arms, played with at will, occasionally letting out alluring breaths; Ying'er's hot, delicate body pressed against my back, her soft yet
firm nipples rubbing against my skin, one of her slender hands also shyly caressing my manhood along with Wushuang's
.

My hands roamed among Wushuang's white breasts, and when she was overflowing with desire, Ying'er had already laid a white silk cloth
beneath her jade-like buttocks. I paused for a moment, vaguely understanding what was happening. I gently tapped Wushuang's delicate nose, and the Panlong Spear,
like a sword, slowly pierced into her body. Although Wushuang was a martial artist, her lower body was extremely delicate. Upon entry,
she cried out in pain , almost unable to bear it, and the white silk was instantly stained with crimson. Cheng Ying, cherishing her cousin, quickly bent down to meet her, but like her sister, she was also
unable to withstand the touch. In a moment, she was already lost in ecstasy, unaware of where she was. I turned around and saw that Wushuang had caught her breath. I released Ying'er and resumed my battle with
Wushuang . Like a butterfly flitting among flowers, I plucked at the sisters' delicate buds. Finally, I simply let them lie on
top of each other. From behind, their lower bodies touching looked like fish kisses. It was indeed incredibly wonderful, but it embarrassed the two newlyweds...
"Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, we're all married..." My two wives, exhausted after our lovemaking, lay limp in my arms, completely
powerless. I couldn't help but sigh, "These past few days, I've often thought back to that afternoon when we first met, remembering your
adorable little faces. Could it really be fate?"

"Back then, you were clearly a chivalrous young man, unlike now... you only know how to bully people... you big bad guy."
Wushuang drew circles on my chest with her finger, blushing.

I smiled slightly. I hadn't become a fool, but I had become the bad guy in my daughters' eyes. Heaven truly favored me! I used a white silk
ribbon to clean the sisters' private parts, revealing a striking pattern on the ribbon.

I laughed, "Liu Mei, you've been naughty, keeping it from me all this time."

Wu Shuang blushed and nestled in her husband's arms, murmuring, "Liu Mei will never lie again, please forgive me this once, Master."

I knew this silly girl; back then, she must have wanted to trick me into helping her deal with Li Chuqing. After questioning her, I learned that she
had also been poisoned by aphrodisiacs, but in a smaller amount. By the time she woke up, the poison had dissipated on its own, but she
had missed an opportunity to assassinate Chuqing. So she wanted to use me to help her deal with Chuqing; that's why she dragged her defiled cousin back
to Mount Hua. So she kept avoiding being affectionate with me, pulling her cousin along; that's why she was acting so obedient today… I couldn't help but smile, knowing that
this girl was afraid of upsetting me, so she kept it a secret until today when she couldn't hide it anymore. I couldn't help but say softly, "Liu Mei, do
you know how adorable you are right now? If I were such a petty person, I wouldn't deserve your love… I don't want you
to force yourself to change, I just want you to be yourself, to be the free-spirited, innocent, and cheerful Liu Mei."

Wu Shuang was moved, her eyes moist as she nodded, murmuring, "Big brother, thank you…"

"Besides, the misunderstanding is all cleared up now, but come to think of it, Qing'er did injure my parents-in-law. Next time, let's deal with her
together in bed, kill her half to death, what do you say?" I said with a very lewd smile.

Wu Shuang and Cheng Ying couldn't help but chuckle at my mischievousness, and all the lingering resentment in their hearts was completely resolved.

I changed the subject and laughed, "But if I'm angry, it's because you kept such a small thing from me for so long. It's obvious you don't trust
me. What should your punishment be?"

"They're all yours now. Kill them or do with them as you please. Being good to me is a blessing from my past life; being bad to me
is

a blessing I hope I won't be born a woman in my next life." Wushuang, her heart unburdened, reverted to her usual playful self, coaxing me. Cheng Ying and Wushuang's innocent and shy expressions aroused my desire, but they were already exhausted and
quickly begged for mercy, "Please spare us, we really can't. Go find the other sisters."

"I've already told them I'll only stay with you tonight. Go to sleep, I'll be done in a bit." I felt a surge of tenderness, knowing they were
truly unable to withstand the assault, and having unintentionally taken Wushuang's virginity today, I needed to help her strengthen her foundation. So, suppressing
my burning desire, I held them close and stopped moving.

"Ah, back in those dilapidated kilns, who would have thought that my dream would actually come true today... I said they would both be my wives,
and they really are! My dream has come true!" I asked with a smile.

Wushuang drew circles on my chest and said, "I'm already yours, do you think we'd run away?"

"How could I not be afraid? I didn't even know you were such a naughty girl until we were married, hiding such a big thing from me." I pinched her
cheek and said.

"Hmm~ You already said you forgave me, why bring this up again?" Wushuang buried her head in the quilt, chuckling and
even daring to kiss my chest with her delicate lips. It was clear that this naughty girl was quite a handful in bed.

"If you provoke me again, I might lose control again." I said with a laugh, scaring her into stopping.

Ying'er watched us laughing and joking, but was surprisingly quiet. I couldn't hear her speak, so I turned to look at her curiously and found her
lost in thought. I couldn't help but ask, "He'er, what are you thinking about?"

"Hmm? Nothing, just thinking about how you had no good intentions towards me back then, and did those bad things with me." Ying'er
suddenly remembered what happened when I hugged her back then and couldn't help but blush.

"So you bullied my cousin back then? How come I didn't know? Tell me, what happened?" Wushuang clung to me,
asking persistently.

"No way... I've always said I've always been very chivalrous towards women, how could I do such a thing?" I stubbornly
denied it.

"You did..." The two sisters united against me, laughing and playing around... After a long while, looking at the sweet
and contented smiles of the two sisters in their sleep, my heart gradually calmed down. Because they are all my responsibility to protect. In the upcoming
great battle, I must use my strength and wisdom to protect my lovely wives and all the people I care about.

I got up early to see Mr. and Mrs. Lu. Wushuang was unable to walk, which allowed the sisters to tease her quite a bit. I also took advantage of everyone's presence
to announce the rules of the Yang family. As always, regardless of age, only seniority matters. Third Sister became the eldest sister without any controversy, followed by
Chuqing, Rushi, Ying'er, Fumei, and the youngest sister Wushuang. Fumei already knew this, so
she didn't have .

"Master! I've come to pay my respects to all the mistresses!" Qi Manman dragged Xiaolongnu through the door early in the morning, shouting. She was closest to Guo Fu
, and immediately called out, "Mistress!"

Fu Mei said, "Come, let me show you around so you don't get them wrong next time." She then led her to meet Chu Qing,
Ru Shi, Cheng Ying, and Wu Shuang one by one. After the little maid served tea, she counted, "One, two, three, four, five, weren't there six mistresses yesterday?
Oh, Aunt Long, you married my master too, didn't you?"

Xiaolongnu, who was sitting to the side drinking tea, blushed deeply and couldn't help but scold, "Who would marry this playboy...
" She had been teased by the women a lot lately, and this kind of scene had happened countless times in the Yang family. Her former cold and
aloof demeanor was long gone. I chuckled inwardly, knowing that once she left the ancient tomb, her once unwavering faith had
weakened. My nightly storytelling sessions had instilled in her a wealth of worldly experiences, and
my modifications to her Jade Maiden Heart Sutra, though now highly refined, had diminished her former coldness. Her ethereal aura had gradually faded,
transforming her into a shy, approachable older sister.

"Manman, it's a bit early for you to call me 'Master's Wife,' but I think it's only a matter of time." Qing'er had already revealed
her identity to Xiaolongnu, after all, she was the senior sister who had cared for her in many ways during her childhood. Xiaolongnu had forgiven her senior sister for the trouble she had caused over the years, and their
relationship had gradually grown closer.

"Senior Sister~" Xiaolongnu, easily embarrassed by the teasing, couldn't help but retort.

I coughed awkwardly to defuse the situation, saying, "Manman, don't be silly. Your master's wife is still in Xiangyang. From now on, Fu'er will be your
fifth master's wife. Remember that."

"Oh, it's too troublesome to match each one to the correct one. Master, can you even remember them all? Anyway, I'm sure I'll call her master's wife correctly,
hehe..." Qi Manman laughed innocently.

Chu Qing, Ru Shi, and the other girls couldn't help but giggle at this innocent and straightforward girl, not taking offense at all.

I, however, had a terrible headache. No matter how many times I told her or how I coaxed or scared her, this girl's fearless nature just would
n't change . Helpless, I sent her out to practice her martial arts and began a new day of patrolling the city's defenses. Over the past three months,
the defenses of Xinye City had been basically prepared, with siege equipment, provisions, and 800 modified warships transferred from Dongting Lake. The spring planting
season had arrived, so the Xinye scout battalion was shouldering extremely heavy reconnaissance tasks every day to prevent attacks from the Mongol army.
Fortunately, I had already distributed the design blueprints for the telescopes to the craftsmen's workshops in Xiangyang. While equipping rifles with sights, I also
equipped the cavalry of the scout battalion with telescopes. The telescopes were standard Type 62 military telescopes, with double-aperture frames and
compasses, greatly improving the scout battalion's reconnaissance efficiency and mobility.

I patrolled the city for half a day, and all preparations and production were progressing smoothly. Seeing I could slack off, I told
my family and rode back to Xiangyang. Today was the day I had arranged to meet San Niang every week. When I arrived
at our home on Chuping Street, I saw San Niang already dressed and waiting for me.

"I'm back," I said with a smile.

San Niang didn't say anything, but simply buried her face in my arms and said, "Husband, I missed you so much..."

I embraced San Niang, affectionately stroking her back. With more and more women around me, the affection I show her has become
increasingly diluted. Although she never complains, the occasional glint of resentment in her eyes truly conveys her
grievances. Meanwhile, I've spent two consecutive nights in the bridal chamber, while she has to remain on duty every day, spending her nights alone in the empty room. How can she not
feel wronged?

Thinking of this, I couldn't help but deeply reflect on myself, saying, "Yin'er, I'm
sorry for leaving you to endure this alone these past few days. Come, let me see, you've lost weight again." I gently kissed her forehead, speaking with heartache.

Third Sister then turned her tears into laughter, lightly slapping me and saying, "You have such a silver tongue, you can't keep me angry at all
."

I smiled and slipped my hand inside her clothes, kneading her full, smooth breasts as I said, "Getting angry is bad, it's bad for your health.
By the way, Chuqing and Fu'er are going to serve tea to Big Sister today, it's a pity you're not home."

Third Sister laughed, "It's all for your career, I can't let Rong'er worry about this, can I? Yesterday she even came to
chat with me for a long time, I don't think she's six months pregnant, you little troublemaker." Speaking of Huang Rong, she couldn't help but smile.
"How's Lin'er, my darling?"

"My darling is playing well with her daddy, but she keeps asking for her mommy every day," I said with a smile.

“Otherwise, let Ru Shi come back to keep me company. I miss her quite a bit too.” San Niang said, closing her eyes as I undressed
her. She had been waiting for me for days. She also reached for my waist… After the passion subsided, I embraced my lover and said,
“To hell with all that nonsense! I’m getting married, can’t I even have a couple of days of revelry? Starting tomorrow, we won’t go to the workshop. I’ll switch
Li Tianqiang me. I’ll have him bring a hundred men to watch over us. Anyone who makes a move will be shot.”

“Don’t be so rough… Something on your mind?” San Niang called out to her lover’s neck with both hands, her voice soft and alluring. During our
passionate encounter, she had lost count of how many orgasms she had experienced, finally relieving her burning desire. San Niang and I
were evenly matched, like two equally matched generals. I must say, if Rong’er was my most compatible soulmate, then San Niang was the most
captivating beauty in my bed.

"No, I've been feeling unsettled lately because of these Mongol barbarians. I have a feeling they're plotting something." The Mongol
army is pressing in, yet they're stationed in Wancheng. With Kublai Khan's military prowess, he wouldn't let the opportunity slip by. What
is he waiting for?

"Is it difficult to resolve?" San Niang asked.

I knew she wasn't knowledgeable about military affairs, so I smiled and said, "Not really. But now that I truly feel like I have a home
, I've become anxious and insecure. I'm starting to understand what fear is." I buried my face between San Niang's full
breasts , suckling at their sweet scent.

"Mmm... Husband, Yin'er wants more..." San Niang panted softly. After a short rest, my darling
was aroused again.

I helped her up and pressed her head down towards my body. Third Sister knelt down obediently, cleaning
the filth . I stroked her long, black hair and sighed, "My darling, I love you to death!"

Third Sister smiled lewdly, deliberately sucking on her testicles as if to please me, her nimble tongue
swirling licking the shaft frequently. I felt a warm, moist sensation enveloping my lower body, and my penis, which had just ejaculated, began
to peek out again. Third Sister, with the shaft in her mouth, looked at me with a mixture of joy and surprise. I felt smug and gently pulled her up, smiling
as I lightly patted my wife's flushed cheek with my "Overlord Spear," saying, "Tell me, where do you want me to fuck this time?"

"This humble servant begs you to pluck my back garden flower," Third Sister pleaded, licking the spear.

I smiled and patted my wife's plump, ripe buttocks, gesturing for her to lie on the bed. My darling obediently turned around, sticking her big buttocks
up high. I held her waist and gently licked her anus. Third Sister moaned softly, slowly
relaxing . I spread her buttocks apart with both hands, my tongue slowly squeezing into her anus. Third Sister rested her head on her arm, letting out
a mournful "woo-woo" sound. Still filled with excitement, I stood up, gripping my thick, throbbing member, letting the purplish-red glans
thoroughly moisten her lips before thrusting it into her anus in one go. I had completely taken over San Niang's anus, the intense
stimulation making my little darling drool and plead, "Mmm~ be gentle... my dear husband."

I savored the tightness and warmth of her rear, teasing, "My darling Yin'er, I've worked on this little mouth of yours
countless times, how come it's still so tight?"

San Niang turned around and said sweetly, "Don't you like it?"

"I'm just amazed at how well you've mastered the art of mending the heavens, holding me so tightly in both the front and the back, so wanton!" I
gently swayed my hips, waiting for my darling to adjust quickly.

"If Yin'er isn't wanton, then I won't love her." San Niang said aggrievedly.

I reached forward with my left hand and grabbed her hair, laughing, "My darling Yin'er is my most beloved wife, how could I not love you?
But , do you look like a horse now?"

I pulled San Niang's head up slightly, and I pressed my right hand on her fragrant shoulder, my lower body swaying, making her rise and
fall , just like riding a horse. Third Sister felt a strange stirring within her, her voice softening as she murmured, "I'm a horse,
Master's big cock is too big, I can't take it, Master, you can fuck a real mare!"

My heart surged, and I slapped her fragrant buttocks, making a crisp sound. "Mmm!" Third Sister groaned softly, her upper body
going limp. Like a submissive female beast, she knelt before me, the thrill of conquest unleashing my animalistic instincts.
I thrust in and out, slapping her jade-like buttocks repeatedly, gradually turning her snow-white skin a delicate pink.

Third Sister lay on the couch, moaning, "Ah~, oh~ my Master~ be gentle~!" Thick, sticky
fluid gushed from her wet, moist vulva, splashing onto our lower bodies and the bedding.

My heart fluttered, and I pressed closer, laughing, "Yin'er, you've almost scared my soul away!"

She, however, mischievously cried out even more exaggeratedly. I slowly inserted my index finger into her honeyed crevice, feeling its tightness, heat, and moistness
, almost reaching the pinnacle of pleasure.

Suddenly, San Niang moaned, vigorously swaying her jade-like buttocks. I knew she was on the verge of climax, and I, too, was at my limit
. My "domineering spear," squeezed by the beauty, could no longer hold back, and I ejaculated forcefully. San Niang's soft intestines,
drenched , also released. My tender kisses fell once more upon her soft body, letting her anus, filled with my semen
, soften my eight-inch member. After a long while, I withdrew my semi-erect penis. The viscous
mixture of honeyed fluid and thick semen, produced by the long, intense battle, slowly gushed from her open anus, flowing down San Niang's snow-white buttocks and thighs, creating another breathtaking scene.
I scooped up a handful and smeared it on San Niang's plump jade-like buttocks, my fingers touching her post-orgasmic lips, still causing her to twitch. Third Sister remained
motionless , letting me do as I pleased. In moments, her buttocks were glistening with moisture.

"My silly wife, forcing herself to do things against her will," I murmured. I glanced at her;
sure enough, tears welled in her eyes. She had chosen to silently endure and appease this inhuman abuse, fearing that as her youth faded, I would follow in Wu Santong
's footsteps, gradually distancing myself from her and ignoring her.

Third Sister hesitated slightly, then sighed, "I...I...boohoo..." Before she could finish, she burst into tears.

"Alright, my darling," I
said apologetically, quickly pulling her into my arms. "I only got a little out of control tonight because it was just the two of us. I didn't mean to humiliate you."

"Waaah... Now that you have Rong'er, you don't love her like you used to. I know you love her
terribly, and now you have... a child with her. I... I'm starting to feel like I'm superfluous." Third Sister,
having suppressed her feelings for so long, couldn't help but pour out all her grievances.

Only then did I understand what Third Sister's grievances and worries were, and I couldn't help but hug her tenderly, saying, "Don't say that."
"My darling, have you forgotten? Who was it that risked their life to save you back then, even giving up their own for you?"

Of course, Third Sister wouldn't forget, wouldn't forget every word I said, even that smile and that dark little face.
She couldn't help but chuckle: "You still say that? You had no good intentions back then, but my little husband loved me the most
back then. The more time passed, the less he loved me." I thought to myself, since you've complained, I'll let you comfort me properly, so you know how
hurt I feel.

"We've been through so many hardships together... In my heart, you'll always be irreplaceable." I
whispered in Third Sister's ear.

"Hmph, your words are getting more and more clever, but your sincerity is dwindling. You never used to use these words to appease me." "Third
Sister retorted, her spoiled demeanor a stark contrast to the passionate, wanton woman she had been moments before.

"Well... I'm just apologizing to my darling, otherwise the Queen Mother of the West would be coming after me again tonight...
How could you bully your wife like that? Have you forgotten what you promised me when I threw you down there?" He deliberately
mimicked the accent of an old Shaanxi man, making Third Sister giggle.

"You're so unserious, why is Your Highness speaking with a Shaanxi accent again?" Third Sister finally smiled, turning to touch her husband's face
and asking.

I replied with a smile, "You've been too jealous lately." As I finished speaking, I couldn't help but laugh myself.

Third Sister then realized I was teasing her about being jealous, and couldn't help but retort, "Hmm~ You're so annoying~ I am jealous, so what...
I'm so jealous!" I put my arm around my precious baby's waist and said, "

Yin'er, my virtuous wife, my love for you has never changed. It was true before,
it is true now, and it will be true in the future. Perhaps I have too many emotional debts, one after another waiting for me to resolve, but my love for you remains
the same as ever , and this feeling has never wavered." "

Third Sister received this answer, and on the surface, she was comforted, but I wasn't sure if she truly believed
what I said.

But did I believe it myself? How could I have disappointed my beloved Third Sister so much? Did I reserve all my sweet talk for Rong'er?
Perhaps she was still resentful about Rong'er forcing her to leave while she herself became involved with me? Perhaps, as Third Sister said, I
only have Rong'er in my heart now, and am merely going through the motions with each of my confidantes? Having lost the ability to foresee the future, I
am so bewildered by this thorny emotional issue, but I truly cannot tell the truth, because I already have a clear
answer in my heart… Time flies, and two months have passed since my wedding. But
since , I made a decision: even during the busiest times of my official duties, I will not neglect the feelings of any of my beloved wives. Now,
in the Yang family mansion, my six wives each have their own private courtyard. Every day, I visit them in order from one to six,
and the first half of the night is always spent chatting and talking with my beloved wives, so that…" This made them feel that I was distancing myself from any of them, and anyone who wanted to visit another
room needed to give Third Sister advance notice, and it had to be after our midnight chat. This gave me time
alone without making them impatient due to shift work.

After this policy was implemented, everyone was very satisfied. Although at first everyone was excited, and I often
had three wives to deal with every night wherever I went, leaving me feeling quite exhausted, ever since Wushuang, Fu'er, and Rushi
all found out they were pregnant, my nightly... The intensity of their bed exercises had also eased up slightly.

Seeing the occasional glimmer of maternal glow on their faces, and their deliberate attempts to support their bellies and lower backs as they toddled around, I
couldn't help but chuckle… But today, I couldn't laugh. Although the weather was sunny,
everyone gathered at the Guo residence was in a somber mood. Old Master Huang, Hong Qigong, and Uncle Guo were all anxiously waiting outside the delivery room. Hearing
the heart-wrenching screams coming from the dark room, not only were they on edge, but my heart was pounding too.

"Grandpa, Uncle Guo, don't worry. With Aunt Chen handling the delivery, there shouldn't be any danger. She hasn't made a mistake in over ten
years . With Third Sister and Chu Qing taking care of things, there shouldn't be any problems." "Seeing Huang Yaoshi's expression and his
clenched, blue hands, I knew he was thinking of his wife who died in childbirth, and I couldn't help but offer my advice.

Huang Yaoshi glanced at me but said nothing. Guo Jing, being more lenient, patted my hand to reassure me. I was actually quite
nervous myself . Although I knew Rong'er's delivery should go smoothly, I was afraid the Mongols might do something underhanded.

"Report!" A cavalryman burst into the courtyard, loudly reporting, "Great Hero Guo, the bandit chieftain Kublai Khan is leading an army of 50,000 to press on our borders.
Also, ten days ago, we intercepted General Meng Gong's reinforcements from Sichuan at Yong'an. General Meng's whereabouts are unknown, but Commandant Wu escaped at the cost of his life and
is now before Commander Lü's tent."

Upon hearing the report, I felt a wave of dizziness. My second brother was missing?

Guo Jing was also greatly surprised and hurriedly asked, "Why is the battle report only arriving now? Ah, quickly lead me to the Commander's Mansion." He
looked back, feeling extremely reluctant, but the military situation was urgent, and he couldn't afford to be sentimental.

"Husband!" "Chu Qing called my name, and she came out of the room and whispered to me, 'Your master's wife wants you to go with Uncle Guo.'
It turned out that Rong'er had heard the military report and was giving instructions in a low voice from inside the room.

I was in great turmoil. Although I had seriously injured the Golden Wheel Monk, I had a vague feeling that Huo Du would still come to harass us. I could only
give the order: 'Someone might come to take advantage of the chaos. We must not fall for the enemy's diversionary tactic, and we must also be wary of the enemy setting
fires Chu Qing nodded solemnly, indicating she understood. I looked back at the two elders, who also nodded slightly, indicating they had heard
what I said. Only then did I leave with Guo Jing, frowning.

Arriving at the central command tent, I saw Xiao Wu, his upper body wrapped in white gauze. His once childlike face was now covered in gunpowder and
blood. A long scar ran from his left eye socket to his jaw, the blood had dried, and the exposed flesh made his
pained expression even more grotesque.

I felt a pang of pity and took out a Blood Ginseng Pill that I had just refined and gave it to him. He opened his eyes and saw me,
calling out affectionately, "Senior Brother~"

I was disgusted to the point of tingling. I didn't know if he had changed his sexual orientation after that incident, or if
his serious injury had made him lack confidence, causing him to speak in such a "flirtatious" way. I quickly stepped aside.

Guo Jing asked, "Xiuwen, what exactly happened?"

Xiao Wu saw his master was also there, pressed his chest wound, and tried to struggle to get up.

"Don't move, just tell me."

"We were ambushed by ten thousand Mongol cavalry. All the scouts we sent out were killed... General Meng warned us to be cautious. "
"...But the enemy came at night, and we...we had no cover. In the chaos, we got separated from General Meng. My elder brother was
captured, and...Kublai Khan captured Eunuch Ke..." he stammered.

"What?" Guo Jing felt his eyes widen in fury. His mentor was also in enemy hands. How could he not be shocked?

"Uncle Guo, what are you doing?" I grabbed Guo Jing, who was about to act impulsively.

"Hero Guo, think twice before you act." Lü Wende and Zhao Yu also quickly advised him. Guo Jing was
the pillar . If he lost his composure, the morale of Xiangyang would surely waver.

"I'm going out of the city. Don't worry, I'll be right back. In the midst of battle, no one can stop me." Guo Jing
said impulsively.

"No, Hero Guo, the situation in Xiangyang is critical. I hope you can consider the bigger picture." "Zhao Yu continued to persuade him.

"It's alright, my goal is to save people, at most it will take no more than an hour. My master has been kind to me like a second life, and there's also my good-for-nothing
disciple. If I don't try, I'll be truly unwilling. If things don't work out... I will definitely prioritize the greater good." Guo Jing
said resolutely.

"I'll go with you. If we uncle and nephew join forces, I believe there won't be any danger." I said.

"No, you must stay in the camp. Now that your master is not here, we still need you to devise strategies. You also need to manage the defense of
Xincheng . I believe the Mongol army will definitely send a detachment to attack Xincheng. If you are not in the camp, the morale of the army will inevitably be unstable." Guo Jing
said.

I shook my head and said, "With General Chen and Commandant He in the city, with its strong defenses and deep moats, a detachment cannot take Xinye
. I cannot let you risk it alone."

Knowing that Guo Jing was determined to try, Lü Wende thought that going together would be safer, and couldn't help but advise, "
Since Master Guo is determined to go, why not let Gaizhi accompany you? That way we'll feel more at ease."

Guo Jing sighed, patted my shoulder forcefully, and said, "Alright then, Guo'er, time is short, let's go and come back quickly!"

I nodded and turned to go back to prepare.

"I'll go with you!" Chu Qing and Xiaolongnu said to me at the same time as I packed my gear. I picked up a large spear, slung a
black iron sword over my shoulder, and put on my armor, saying to them, "With thousands of troops, I can only take care of my own safety. You shouldn't take the risk
, in case something happens." They were about to say more, and San Niang also wanted to step forward to persuade me.

I didn't have time to deal with them all, so I just said, "Time is of the essence, don't cause me any trouble." "I mounted my warhorse
and followed Guo Jing out of the mansion. Unlike me, who was on high alert, Guo Jing only carried a three-stone bow and a quiver of feathered arrows, riding a
Ferghana horse that led the way. We went out of the west gate together. My horse was also a fine steed, one in a thousand. Both horses were fast,
and in less than half an hour, we arrived at the Mongol camp.

Kublai Khan was both surprised and delighted to hear that Guo Jing had come in person, and hurriedly ordered his men to invite us into his tent.

Guo Jing entered the tent and saw a young king sitting in the center, with a square face, large ears, and deep-set eyes. He was taken aback: "This
man looks seven-tenths like his father, Tolui, when he was young." "Thinking of the deep bond I shared with Tolui in my youth, now separated by death,
I couldn't help but sigh.

This was also my first time meeting the renowned Yuan Emperor, and I couldn't suppress the urge to keep him here, but
the current situation was not the time to act.

Kublai Khan descended from his seat to greet me, bowing deeply to the ground, and said, 'When my father was alive, he often spoke of Uncle Guo Jing's heroic and righteous deeds.
I admired were deeply kind to me.
In my childhood, my mother and I were under the protection of Genghis Khan, and we were greatly cared for by him. It is a pity that he passed away so suddenly, leaving us
heartbroken.'" "Kublai Khan saw that Guo Jing's expression grew increasingly sorrowful as he spoke, clearly moved by genuine emotion. He himself felt a pang of
sadness and immediately introduced Guo Jing to Xiao Xiangzi, Yin Kexi, and the others, inviting him to take a seat. 'I didn't see the Golden Wheel Monk and the Worker Monk.
I know the Worker Monk's martial arts are ruined, so he's no longer a threat. But the Golden Wheel Monk's injuries should have healed, yet he wasn't
in the tent, which filled me with doubt.

' Guo Jing simply said, 'No need. We've already met these two at Dasheng Pass.'

Kublai Khan smiled slightly and said no more. After sitting down, Guo Jing drank a cup of mare's milk wine. Not seeing Da Wu and his mentor
Ke Zhen'e , he was about to ask when Kublai Khan ordered his attendants, 'Quickly, invite Master Ke and General Wu.'" "The guards on the left and right obeyed the order and pushed
Ke Zhen'e and Wu Dunru into the tent. Both men's hands and feet were tightly bound with cowhide sinew, the sinew between their feet no more than a foot long.
Being in made them look quite disheveled. Kublai Khan feigned reprimanding his guards, scolding, 'I ordered you to treat these two Wu
gentlemen well, how could you be so rude? Untie them quickly!' The guards repeatedly agreed and reached out to untie the two men. But the cowhide sinew, after being soaked
with water, had seeped deep into their skin and couldn't be removed immediately. Seeing his master being mistreated like this, Guo Jing suppressed his anger and stepped forward to untie
the old man, kneeling down with a thud and crying out, 'Master!' Tears welled in his eyes as he lowered his head, never daring to raise it again.

I untied the ropes binding Da Wu beside me, seeing his dejected appearance, and didn't bother to say anything more to him.
Ke Zhen'e said, 'Get up, don't embarrass me in front of the Tartars.'" Upon hearing this

, everyone present paled. Guo Jing, too, became wary. He stood up and
stood , shielding the frail Ke Zhen'e and Wu Dunru behind him. He whispered to me, "Guo'er, you take your
father-in-law and go first. Your uncle will cover the rear." I nodded slightly, indicating that I understood.

Kublai Khan said loudly, "Uncle Guo was a famous archer in my desert when he was young. He was a disciple of the divine archer Jebe
and a good friend of my royal family for three generations. I wonder if I have the honor of inviting you back to the grasslands today, to fulfill our
family friendship?"

Guo Jing waved his hand and said, "I was born in the desert and still remember that I am a Han Chinese. As for the Khan's
kindness , I have long since repaid it with some military merits. Since my mother passed away, it can be said that my relationship with the royal family has been severed. Naturally,
there is no need to mention any family friendship anymore." Kublai

Khan wasn't angry. He smiled and said, "Since that's the case, let's set that aside for now. Today, my Mongol army is at the city gates, and
in an instant, we can reduce Xiangyang to ashes. I've heard that someone once pleaded for the lives of the people of Samarkand, even giving up immense wealth and glory.
Why not return now, open the city gates, and surrender? This would spare the people from the suffering of war and displacement; and personally, it would fulfill my sworn brotherhood with my father
."

Guo Jing said solemnly, "This is absolutely unacceptable. Public duty must come first; personal relationships are secondary. Back then, I only sought to have a clear conscience."
The people of Xiangyang suffered a brutal massacre. Today, the vital city of Xiangyang is protecting the lives of millions of people of our Great Song Dynasty. How can we surrender without a fight and
allow the enemy to wreak havoc? Long ago, when Tolui and his sworn brother led their army to attack Xiangyang, I considered assassinating my brother to repel the enemy. However, Genghis Khan fell
seriously ill, and the Mongol army retreated, thus fulfilling my sworn brotherhood. The ancients even sacrificed family for righteousness; if even family can be destroyed, how much more so friends? Hearing this

, the faces of the warriors behind Kublai Khan, including Yin Kexi and Xiao Xiangzi, changed color. Some of the more hot-tempered generals
even drew their swords, ready to behead the four of us in the tent at Kublai Khan's command. Kublai Khan, seeing Guo Jing
speak so eloquently and without arrogance, couldn't help but feel a sense of admiration. He thought to himself that Guo Jing's literary and military skills were both first-rate, and if he could be recruited into his ranks, he would be far superior to
the Golden Wheel Monk and his followers. He waved his hand and dismissed his men, saying, "Uncle Guo, the Song Dynasty is tyrannical, the emperor is incompetent and the people are suffering. Traitors hold power, and
loyal officials are wronged. Am I right?" Guo Jing replied, "Indeed, Emperor Lizong was an incompetent and tyrannical ruler, and Prime Minister Shi Miyuan was a
great traitor. If it weren't for this, the Tartars wouldn't have been able to invade our beautiful land." Everyone was taken aback, never expecting him to
so directly criticize the Song Dynasty's rulers and ministers. Kublai Khan said, "Indeed, Uncle Guo is a great hero of our time, so why should he
serve a foolish and treacherous ruler?"

Guo Jing stood up and said loudly, "Even if I am unworthy, how could I serve a foolish and treacherous ruler for a little fame and fortune?
It is only because I am indignant at the Mongols' brutality, their invasion of our territory, and the killing of our compatriots that I shed my blood for the millions of people of our land."

Kublai Khan slammed his hand on the table and said, "These words are true. I, the Prince, offer Uncle Guo a bowl of wine." "Saying this, he raised his bowl and
drank the wine in one gulp. The attendants were secretly anxious, fearing that Kublai Khan, out of consideration for their ancestral friendship and moved by Guo Jing's words, might
release him, making it difficult to capture him again. Xiao Xiangzi and Yin Kexi exchanged glances, thinking: Guo Jing
alone is already extremely difficult to deal with, and with the menacing Yang Guo by his side, it will be incredibly
difficult to capture them today unless we use sheer numbers to wear them down. Seeing Kublai Khan raise his bowl, they had no choice but to each drink a bowl as well.
The guards refilled everyone's bowls.

Kublai Khan said: "A Mencius once said in your country: 'The people are the most important, the state is next, and the ruler is the least important.' This is truly true.
The world belongs to all people, and only the virtuous can rule it. Our Great Mongol government is peaceful and prosperous, and the people live in peace and contentment, each finding their proper place." My
Great Khan could not bear to see the people of the Southern Dynasty suffering so much, with no one to relieve their plight. That is why I launched this campaign to relieve the people's suffering and punish the guilty, leading my army south without fear of hardship.
This sentiment is exactly the same as Uncle Guo's; we can say that great minds think alike. Come, let's drink another bowl.” Saying this, he raised his bowl
and drank it dry.

Yin Kexi and the others raised their bowls to their lips. Guo Jing waved his sleeve, and a gust of wind swept through, and with a clanging sound, all the wine bowls
fell to the ground and shattered. Guo Jing roared angrily, “Stop! Since your Mongol army invaded the Song Dynasty, you have ravaged the people, leaving only ruins and
rivers of blood . But in my Xiangyang, for the past twenty years, countless families have been destroyed, and countless people have been displaced. What talk of relieving the people's suffering and punishing the guilty,
relieving their plight?” "

Although this sudden outburst was completely unexpected, Yin Kexi and the others, who considered themselves highly skilled,
felt humiliated that he had knocked their bowls away. They all stood up, ready to attack Kublai Khan in a fit of rage.

But Kublai Khan laughed loudly and said, 'Uncle Guo is an invincible hero. All the Mongol soldiers admire him. Today
I have witnessed it firsthand, and it is indeed well-deserved. I am not worthy to offend my late father. Today, let us only reminisce about the past and not discuss state affairs, shall we?'

Guo Jing cupped his hands and said, 'Young Prince, you have a magnanimous spirit. When I was in the northern desert, none of the Mongol princes I saw could compare to you.
You will surely shoulder the heavy responsibilities of the country in the future. My sworn brother Tolui must be very pleased to have such a son. I have some good advice to offer, and I wonder if
you will listen?' Kublai Khan said, 'I am willing to listen to your teachings, Uncle.'" Guo Jing clasped his hands and said, “

Our Southern Dynasty is vast and populous, and we value integrity. Talented individuals abound, and since ancient times we have never
bowed to foreign tribes. Even if the Mongols expand their borders for a time, they will surely be driven back to the northern deserts in the future. At that time, their strength will be severely damaged, and it will be too late for regrets. I hope Your Highness
will reconsider.” Kublai Khan smiled and said, “Thank you, Mingjiao!”

Guo Jing, hearing the insincerity in his words, said, “Since we cannot agree, let us part ways here, until we meet again!”
Kublai cupped his hands and said, “See him out.”

Yin Kexi and the others looked at each other in astonishment, all thinking, “We’ve finally caught the fish in the net, how can we let the tiger return to the mountain?” But
Kublai Khan politely saw Guo Jing out of the tent, and the others did not dare to act rashly.

Guo Jing protected his master and disciples behind him, walking ahead while he followed slowly out of the tent, thinking to himself, “This Kublai Khan is
extraordinary ; he is indeed a formidable enemy.” He winked at me, signaling me not to let my guard down, and walked towards his mount.

Suddenly, Guo Jing felt a chilling glint in his eye. His instinctive reaction was to dodge to the side, but the dagger behind him appeared
too abruptly, as if it had silently pressed against his waist. It was too late to dodge. With a "plop," blood splattered.
Guo Jing's internal organs were severely injured. He groaned in pain, turned around, and with a "Dragon Tail

Swing," sent the attacker flying several feet away. The attack came from under his armpit, and I didn't even have time to react. Only then did we realize with surprise that the person who had ambushed Guo Jing was actually Wu Dunru.
Wu Dunru lay on the ground, blood gushing from his mouth. He was clearly dying, but he was still growling incoherently, emitting a
strange, beast-like laugh.

Ke Zhen'e couldn't see, but he knew something terrible had happened. He hurriedly asked, "Guo'er, is your Uncle Guo injured?" "

While I was busy pressing on Guo Jing's wound, he whispered to me, 'Guo'er, help me pull out the knife.'

I did as he said and pulled out the short knife, but I couldn't help but gasp. The knife was a foot long, and the previous stab
had pierced through Guo Jing's abdomen, likely damaging his kidneys. The blade was bluish, clearly coated with a deadly poison. I
quickly sealed his acupoints to stop the bleeding and blocked his meridians to prevent the poison from spreading through his bloodstream. 'Second Prince, your
use of double-dealing is hardly honorable. Is this how you treat your father, Anda?'

Kublai Khan, who had been watching from behind the crowd, sneered upon hearing my words, 'Uncle Guo Jing himself just said: "Even relatives can be killed,
let alone friends? I now bestow upon you a word of advice: an eye for an eye! I'm afraid this lesson will be etched in your memory for the rest of your life
. Do it!'" "With a wave of his hand, his personal guards surrounded the three of us. I was secretly surprised, thinking: I had only ever
heard of one man being able to take on a thousand, but I never imagined that Kublai Khan would mobilize such a large force to deal with just the two of us. Very well, I'll see if I can fight my way out of this army
today .

I saw that Wu Dunru was already dead, Guo Jing was seriously injured and almost unconscious, and although Ke Zhen'e was calm, he was old and had been
abused for many days, so he was severely exhausted. I threw my spear to the ground, took two shields and handed them to him, saying, 'Grand Eunuch,'"
"You protect my Uncle Guo and go first, I'll hold off the enemy from behind."

"Guo'er, quickly carry your Uncle Guo and go, don't worry about me..." Ke Zhen'e didn't know how long I could hold out, and was willing to risk his
old life to hold off the enemy for a moment to escape.

I calmly said, "Uncle Guo's horse is fast, just charge forward, hold up these two shields to
guard ." I whispered in his ear, "The horse is intelligent, it will avoid obstacles. You ride west, then turn northeast." "
As he spoke, he used his belt to tie Guo Jing behind his back.

Ke Zhen'e was startled, but in the chaos of battle, there was no time for him to ask questions. Knowing that I wouldn't harm him, he nodded in agreement. Although he was blind,
he had his own way of discerning directions. Kublai Khan's army was coming from the east, and the main force would surely be concentrated in the west to prevent us from returning east to Xiangyang.
The eastern defenses would be tight, while the western side would be vulnerable. As long as we were fast enough, we could seize the opportunity to break through.

Just as this thought crossed my mind, I saw several..." A figure, with a few leaps and bounds, blocked our path. A loud whistling sound followed
, and a bronze wheel and an iron wheel flew towards our two mounts. It was the Dharma King, who had been hiding in the tent for some time, finally appearing to prevent our escape.
Seeing the wheels hurtling towards us with great force, I lightly flicked the horse's rump with my sleeve. The little red horse, in pain, neighed and galloped
westward . I bent down and drew my sword, shattering the wheels again with a clang. But even this slight delay
allowed Nemo Xing and Yin Kexi to reach us. Before me, the Dharma King and Xiao Xiangzi arrived, the four of them surrounding me.

The Golden Wheel Dharma King, Xiao Xiangzi, and the others were all top-tier masters. In a fight, they would never lower themselves to rely on numbers, but they knew my
martial arts were no longer commensurate with my age. Like a cornered beast, I would fight fiercely. They feared that if I attacked one by one, I would retaliate even more fiercely in this desperate situation.
A dazzling golden light shone as all four of them drew their weapons. The Dharma King wielded a newly made golden wheel, Yin Kexi held a long, dark
whip, and Xiao Xiangzi... He now held a mourning staff, his weapon lost in Xiangyang, and a bronze cudgel level with
his eyebrows .

Knowing this wasn't the time for a prolonged fight, I glared fiercely at Kublai Khan, who stood guard in the crowd, my mind racing
as my escape. Of the four, Yin Kexi and Xiao Xiangzi were the weakest. Without hesitation, a flash of black light appeared, and my Xuan Tie sword was already aimed at Xiao Xiangzi's
face. Xiao Xiangzi raised his mourning staff, seemingly trying to outrun me. I shouted, "You're too slow!" "Thinking to
myself come at the right time. I'll start by giving you some good luck money,' I unleashed a sudden burst of sword light, slashing towards Xiao Xiangzi without reservation. The Xuan Tie Sword
appeared ghost-like before Xiao Xiangzi's nose, without a sound of it cutting through the air. Xiao Xiangzi was filled with regret, but it was too
late . He let out a strange cry, and his mourning staff, along with his body, was cleaved in two by my sword. I casually picked up the half of the bloody corpse, held it upside down, and swung it at Jinlun Fawang and Yin Kexi. Even though these two were usually ruthless killers, they were instantly killed
upon seeing my demonic, murderous aura."
After cleaving Xiao Xiangzi in two, they swung his bloodied, entrails-splattered half-corpse at themselves, causing everyone to tremble in fear and dodge.

I seized the opportunity to jump out of the fray, but Nimoxing relentlessly pursued me. He leaped high into the air, raising his club to strike me on the head.
Clearly, he was rather thick-skinned, intending to smash me and the half-Xiao Xiangzi down with one blow. I
had no time to engage him in a prolonged fight. I flung Xiao Xiangzi's half-corpse at Nimoxing. The collision sent Nimoxing flying
more than three zhang (approximately 10 meters) away, knocking down three or four Mongol soldiers. Just as the Golden Wheel Monk and the others were about to give chase, I used the chaos to escape and
slip into the Mongol army's ranks.

The Mongol army, acting on Kublai Khan's orders, had formed a dense formation outside the tent, determined to capture Guo Jing alive. Now that I had stormed into their ranks, the soldiers
dared not attack me directly; instead, the sounds of clashing swords and spears and shouts rang out, which ironically hindered the Golden Wheel Monk and the other two's pursuit.

Hiding among the soldiers was like entering a dense forest, making escape much easier than in an open area. With a few leaps, I reached a
centurion's horse, pulled him down, and then mounted him, my spear pointing at the enemy ranks. Anyone who dared to obstruct the attack was met with a
thrust of the spear or a direct strike with the Xuan Tie sword; they were utterly invincible. I quickly circled around the formation and looked around. The little red horse, carrying
Ke Zhen'e and Guo Jing, was not far away. Even amidst the vast army, its powerful kicks and thuds were visible. The Mongol soldiers, seeing the exceptionally handsome and spirited Akhal-Teke horse,
were reluctant to harm it, yet they were helpless against it. Wherever it went, no one dared to stand in its way within a ten-foot radius.

I abandoned my own horse, took the little red horse's reins, and walked to Ke Zhen'e and Guo Jing's sides, shouting, "
Eunuch Ke , I'm here!"

"Guo'er, how is the situation? Are you injured?" Ke Zhen'e asked.

"No, we haven't broken through yet, but our speed has clearly slowed down. I'm afraid the enemy is already on guard and has mobilized their troops this way
. I'll lead the way; you just need to protect Uncle Guo and follow. " "Seeing the Golden Wheel Monk and his two companions closing in again, I
knew I couldn't waste any more time. Wielding the Xuan Tie sword was too exhausting, so I grabbed a large spear, thrusting it forward with barbs. Amidst the chaos of the enemy
, I displayed the Yang family's spear-riding skills to their fullest extent. Any enemy coming towards me fell before they could even see me clearly, speared in
the throat . I charged incredibly fast, and Little Red Horse, knowing my intentions, followed closely behind, stepping over corpses. Even
so, our speed couldn't match the Golden Wheel Monk and his companions' relentless pursuit.

Just as we were about to be overtaken again, the Mongol horses suddenly scattered with shouts. An old, lame man, pushing a cart of burning
hay, charged in, yelling, 'Young Master Yang, break out quickly! I'll cover your retreat!'" "In the midst of my busy work, I glanced at him and recognized him as the blacksmith
Feng Mofeng. In the heat of the battle, I had forgotten that he was hiding in the Mongol camp, and I knew I couldn't just abandon him.

Feng Mofeng grabbed the iron crutch and hammer from the hay cart and pushed the blazing cart towards the Mongol soldiers. His
massive hammer whistled through the air, instantly killing anyone who stood in its way, and he carved a bloody path through them.

I was overjoyed. I braced my spear against the ground, drew my black iron sword from my back, and blocked the Dharma wheel that the Golden Wheel Monk was flying towards me. I
shouted to Feng Mofeng, 'Master Feng, you clear the way for me, I'll cover the rear!'

The old blacksmith was taken aback, then shouted, 'What are you arguing about now? Quickly protect your master and get out of here... When you get back
, tell my master for me that I can only repay his kindness in the next life!'"

Ignoring him, I thrust my sword directly at the Golden Wheel Monk's palm strike that could split mountains and shatter rocks. Knowing the power of my divine sword, the Monk quickly withdrew
his palm to avoid it, and together with Nimo Xing and Yin Kexi, they steadied themselves, forming the Three Talents Formation, surrounding me. Seeing that Little
Red Horse was losing momentum and several Mongol soldiers were closing in on Ke Zhen'e, Feng Mofeng glanced at me, sighed, and brandished his
heavy hammer, charging towards Guo Jing.

The Golden Wheel Monk, Nimo Xing, and Yin Kexi, stunned by my bloody and brutal killing methods, dared not approach, waiting for the rear guard...
Ordinary soldiers rushed forward, trapping me within their ranks. Naturally, I couldn't let them have their way. Without holding back, I unleashed a
devastating , a flash of light aimed at the most powerful of the three, the Golden Wheel Monk. I knew that if I wanted to break through Nimoxing or
Yinkexi, the Golden Wheel Monk would surely come to my aid. And Nimoxing and Yinkexi, being opportunists, would undoubtedly
attack relentlessly if I were entangled. Therefore, I chose to attack the most powerful, the Golden Wheel Monk, to deter the other two from
joining the battle.

The Golden Wheel Monk was fully alert, already on guard against my deadly move. The terrifying sword energy rushed towards him, causing him to
retreat more than five zhang away. My first strike missed, but the situation unfolded exactly as I predicted. Nimo Xing, always jealous of the Golden Wheel Monk
's position as the First National Preceptor, indeed stood idly by at this crucial moment. Yin Kexi, always a cunning and opportunistic man,
joined but still only half-heartedly. Seeing the Golden Wheel Monk retreat, he didn't dare to press on.

How could I let the Golden Wheel Monk escape so easily? My figure flashed back to him as if teleporting, and
my sword struck again with overwhelming force, forcing the Golden Wheel Monk to hide among the soldiers, too afraid to let me get close. I
slashed with my sword, instantly decapitating dozens of people and tossing them into the air. The Golden Wheel Monk was so frightened that he fled several dozen feet away, no longer daring to pursue me
alone .

My eyes turned bloodshot as I killed anyone I encountered, and in the blink of an eye, I felled more than a dozen who had come to their deaths. Just then, the Mongol rear
guard's horns boomed, and Kublai Khan's banner reached the front lines. Yin Kexi was caught in a dilemma, too frightened to advance, yet also
unable to retreat because Kublai Khan was overseeing the battle from the rear. Nimoxing gritted his teeth and swung his bronze cudgel down. I was deeply moved; Nimoxing was indeed a tough guy,
but unfortunately, his heart was wicked. Seeing Kublai Khan's army pressing forward, I knew the Mongol army was highly mobile and we couldn't waste any more time. I
roared and entered a state of ethereal stillness, a state of annihilation. Nimoxing's movements appeared to me as slow motion, posing no
threat whatsoever. Seeing that I was still aiming straight for his center with my sword, Nimoxing tried to dodge this unstoppable
attack like the Golden Wheel Monk. But when my sword pierced his back, he finally understood that there was still a difference between him and the Golden Wheel Monk. Knowing he
was doomed, he still fought fiercely, raising his cudgel, wanting to die with me. I roared, "Break!" His corpse
exploded with a bang, fueled by my inner force. Bones and flesh splattered like bullets onto those behind him, instantly felling dozens more.
Many cowards, terrified by my brutal killing, suffered ruptured livers and gallbladders, defecating and urinating, trampling each other
in chaos. Taking advantage of

their hesitation, I grabbed the spear planted on the ground, aimed with one hand, and with a powerful swing,
shot down the central banner thirty feet away, throwing the Mongol army into disarray. Kublai Khan's personal guards retreated to protect their commander, while soldiers further away, unaware of the prince's
fate , began to stir. I seized the opportunity to retreat, grabbing two sturdy horses and chasing westward after Guo Jing and his companions. Just then, I heard someone
shout to fire arrows behind me. I knew Kublai Khan, enraged by my humiliation, no longer cared about capturing me alive and was determined to kill me on the spot.
I grabbed two arrows to cushion my fall and placed them on my back, thinking to myself, "The treatment I receive from Uncle Guo is quite different." Arrows
pierced my back with a series of thuds, and the two unfortunate souls were riddled with arrows and long since dead. I, on the other hand, managed to shake off the pursuit of the Mongol army without serious injury.

Because of my successful distraction, when I caught up with Feng Mofeng and the other two, they had already reached the edge of the Mongol camp. I
gave one of my horses to Feng Mofeng, and the three of us turned north, then east, taking two hours to return to Xiangyang City.

"Quickly, someone!" Back at the Guo residence, I hurriedly picked up Guo Jing, whose face had turned pale, and rushed into the guest room to settle him down
.

"Young Master, I must congratulate the Master! Madam has given birth to twins, a boy and a girl!" The steward, unaware of his master's injury,
rushed forward to offer his congratulations upon seeing me return.

"Uncle Guo is injured, poisoned. Quickly, fetch the Grand Master." I placed him on the bed in the guest room and hurriedly gave the order.

A moment later, Huang Yaoshi and Hong Qigong rushed over. Huang Yaoshi frowned and asked, "What happened?"

"Don't ask yet. He has a piercing wound three inches behind his ribs, affecting his kidney, and a stab wound to his lower abdomen. The blade is highly poisonous; it turns blue when it comes into contact with blood and
has a musky scent." I hurriedly told Huang Yaoshi, "I've stopped the bleeding for Uncle Guo, but I can only
keep him alive with one Blood Ginseng Pill for his internal injuries."

The two elders hadn't expected Guo Jing to be so badly injured and dared not delay, immediately beginning to treat him. At this moment, Rong'er, having heard that Guo Jing
was seriously injured, disregarded her extreme weakness after childbirth and rushed over, supported by Chu Qing. "What happened?" she
asked anxiously as soon as she arrived, grabbing me. "Guo'er, why are you covered in blood? Are you injured too?"

I shook my head and then reported to Third Sister and Chu Qing that I was alright. I had brutally killed Nimo Xing and Xiao Xiangzi, and also slaughtered
hundreds of , so naturally I was covered in blood. By now, the bloodstains had dried and turned purplish-black, making my body look even more eerie.

Ke Zhen'e and Feng Mofeng entered, supporting each other. The old blind man said, "Rong'er, let go of Guo'er first. This is what happened
..." The old blind man recounted his personal experience, from his capture on the way to Xiangyang, to Guo Jing and Yang Guo
coming to rescue him and Wu Dunru, who was also captured, how Wu Dunru ambushed Guo Jing from behind and was killed by Guo Jing himself,
how Yang Guo protected the two of them as they escaped amidst a sea of soldiers, how Feng Mofeng appeared halfway to clear the way, how Yang Guo covered their retreat, how he killed Nimo Xing, and how
he shot down the Mongol prince's banner. Because Feng Mofeng personally witnessed him killing nearly two hundred enemy soldiers, causing chaos in the Mongol central army, Ke Zhen'e's account was even more detailed. No one expected that we would find ourselves in such a desperate situation. It was only through my own efforts, with just my sword, that we managed to pull Guo Jing and Ke Zhen'e out of the pile of corpses. Otherwise, even with the combined strength of the Golden Wheel Monk and the other three, and even with Feng Mofeng's selfless rescue, Guo Jing and Ke Zhen'e would surely have fallen into enemy hands. "Father, how is it? What kind of poison did Brother Jing suffer from?" Huang Rong asked in a trembling voice. Her body was extremely weak after childbirth, and seeing her swaying precariously, I disregarded propriety and reached out to pull her into my arms, carrying her to sit down on the edge of the bed. "It's an unnamed poison from the Western Regions... but Father isn't very familiar with how to prepare its antidote," Huang Yaoshi said, shaking his head and sighing. "Brother Jing, open your eyes and look! Rong'er has given birth to a son and a daughter for you. They haven't been named yet! Open your eyes , Brother Jing... it's a lovely daughter and a lovely son! Didn't you always want a son? Our Polu has been born! Our children!" I watched as my master broke down in tears, but I couldn't go forward to embrace her and comfort her. I silently retreated from the room and turned to leave. "Boy, stop! Where are you going?" Hong Qigong shouted.

"I'll go get the antidote." Uncle Guo had been very kind to me. Although I had an affair with Rong'er, I didn't want her to die
. I figured Kublai Khan must have the antidote, and even if it was a dangerous place, I had to go.

"Don't act rashly. Jing'er is down now, and with war imminent, you can't afford any more mistakes. As you predicted
, we just captured Huo Du, who came to set the fire. We can use him to exchange for the antidote."

I had an idea. This vicious poison was probably made by the Golden Wheel Monk. If we used Huo Du, it would be enough . "But we still need to be careful that they don't use fake medicine to exchange for people. With Kublai Khan's ruthless nature, he wouldn't hesitate
to sacrifice a brother to save Uncle Guo's life." The old man volunteered to go get the antidote, and Seventh Master, fearing he would cause trouble, decided to go with him. After the two elders left, I went into the house and saw Rong'er's haggard appearance. I couldn't help but worry about her health. “Master, let me take you back to your room to rest. You can’t be of .” Huang Yaoshi nodded and said, “Rong’er, let Guo’er help you to rest. Your father is here; nothing will happen.” The haggard Rong’er was exhausted, both physically and mentally, and felt nauseous, almost vomiting blood. Fortunately, I was there to support her and help her regulate her breathing, which gradually calmed her down. I took her to her room. Third Sister and Chu Qing were not strangers, but I was covered in a bloodthirsty aura, so I couldn’t get close to my children . I don’t know if it was because my bloody scent was too strong, but as soon as I got close, the children woke up and started crying. A soldier outside reported, “Madam Guo, the enemy has begun their attack on the city!” Huang Rong was silent for a moment, then slowly said, “Guo’er, war is dangerous. You should quickly return to Xinye to organize the city’s defenses. I’m here; you don’t need to worry. Take good care of Fu’er and the others.” Rong’er regained her usual composure. For the sake of her newborn children, she had to be strong . Third Sister felt deeply guilty because of Da Wu's assassination attempt on Guo Jing. She whispered to me, "Don't worry, I'll take good care of Hero Guo and Sister Rong'er." I nodded, tightly grasping the hands of the two most important women in my life, and said, "Wait for my triumphant return." "Yes!" Hearing my confident words, they felt reassured. I led Chu Qing out of the house and strode away from the Guo residence. War is dangerous and perilous; this is not the time for sentimentality. I never imagined that this world would become even more fragile because of my presence. If we don't solve the current problem, we will face the destruction of the city and the death of our people. But will I be defeated here? If I lose like this, how can I talk about driving back the Tartars and restoring the Central Plains? I will use this battle to seize military power in Jingxiang. Kublai Khan, you will be the best sacrifice to witness the dawn of a new era. I returned to the government office, where all the generals were present. They had all heard about Guo Jing and my charge into the camp, Guo Jing's serious injury, and the Mongol army's attack on Xiangyang. With the army leaderless, Chen Zhenyuan breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing my safe return. I asked, "Vice General Chen, what's the situation now?" Chen Zhenyuan reported, "Xincheng is well-fortified. The Mongols, coming from the west, couldn't take the city quickly, so they stationed 5,000 cavalry from Dengzhou south of the city to prevent us from reinforcing Xiangyang." I laughed, "The Tartars have miscalculated this time, Qingshan!" "Yes!" He Qingshan stepped forward and bowed before the tent, awaiting my orders. "I order you to lead 3,000 infantry, prepare ships and shields, and accompany me to reinforce Xiangyang. No delays are permitted; disobeying will result in execution." Xiangyang only had a little over 20,000 defenders, and I worried that facing 30,000 elite Mongol cavalry and a mixed infantry division of 50,000, Xiangyang's defenses would be too strained. "Yes!" He Qingshan received the order and withdrew. "Wu Qing!" "Present!" "You lead the former musket team, accompanying the Central Guard. You may retaliate on your own if you encounter the enemy." "Yes!" Wu Qing received the order and withdrew. "Niu San, Ma Guangzuo!" "Here! I have you!" "I order you two to lead five hundred cavalry to circle around to the southern slope of Shangwan and await my orders. You are not to attack at will. Anyone who disobeys will be executed." "Yes!" The two went down side by side to prepare. "Deputy General Chen! You will lead three thousand men to be responsible for the defense of the new city. The city's garrison will be under your command. I order you two to hold ten days. You are not to engage in battle. During the war, no one is allowed to enter or leave. No one is allowed to approach the drawbridge or city gate at will. Anyone who disobeys will be executed without mercy!" "Yes, sir!" "Xue Ba!" "Present!" " I order you to lead the Third Company, and I order you to lead three hundred militiamen to Bowang and lie in ambush. If any small groups of troops harass you, wipe them out! Here is a brocade pouch. You may open it when you reach the designated location." I handed him the brocade pouch and the command arrow. "Yes, sir!" "Your task is the most arduous; be careful." I said, shaking his hand. "Don't worry, Company Commander!" Years had passed, but he still called me Company Commander. He said take care and turned to carry out the order. "Staff Officer Li, you are in charge of supervising city defenses. Anyone who disobeys orders, spreads rumors, or disturbs the people during the chaos will be executed without mercy!" "Yes, sir!" Li Tianqiang bowed and accepted the order. I glanced at Shi Songzhi and said, "Brother Ziyou, the city defense coordination and material transfer work for officials at all levels is now in your hands . In this time of crisis, I hope everyone will work together sincerely. After the battle, rewards will be given according to merit, and Mr. Mo will be responsible for recording the merits." In fact, I had already stripped him of his supervisory power because I was worried that he might sabotage me behind my back. So I sent him and the officials to run errands, and had Li Tianqiang monitor him. "Yes, sir!" He didn't say much and turned back to his original position. I dismissed the officials from various departments in the council hall and returned to the back office. As soon as we entered the house, Fu Mei greeted us, asking, "Husband, have you made all the arrangements? I want to go back to Xiangyang with you!" Chu Qing had already recounted the whole story of Guo Jing's injury, and she was now extremely anxious, wishing she could sprout wings and fly back to Xiangyang. "Don't panic, the more urgent the situation, the calmer you need to be," I whispered, watching her calm down before adding, "You come with me. Chu Qing, you're skilled in martial arts, so help me keep an eye on Li Tianqiang; I'm afraid someone might try to assassinate him." "Okay, I'll stay," Chu Qing nodded. "Wushuang, you watch over Mo Sange." "Okay!" "Ying'er, you stay home and keep an eye on Ru Shi and my father-in-law and mother-in-law." "Okay..." Cheng Ying nodded in agreement. "Miss Long, I have a favor to ask of you. Please take Manman with you..." I whispered some instructions to Xiao Long Nu. She nodded in agreement and went to carry out the task I had given her without saying anything. After arranging everything, I quickly donned my armor and led my generals out of the city, heading south towards Xiangyang. After walking five miles, ahead...

Dust billowed, clearly indicating a large enemy cavalry charge.

Judging from the dust, the enemy was about two miles away. I gave the order: "First Battalion, fortify your position and protect the center. Left and
right wings, set up roadblocks, and be careful not to let the enemy outflank you from both sides. Second Battalion, prepare for a charge!" The infantry and musketeers were all clad in
short leather armor, the infantry using shields and carrying spears. The musketeers' defenses were particularly weak, but the three thousand infantrymen,
led by He Qingshan, immediately sprang into action, quickly setting up a barrier.

"Musketeers, behind the vanguard, form a three-tiered wave formation and await the order to fire."

Wu Qing led the musketeers to their firing positions, their eyes fixed intently on the front, awaiting my command.

Through my binoculars, I saw the enemy was already five hundred meters, three hundred meters, one hundred meters… I could see the Mongol cavalry at the forefront
drawing their bows and preparing to fire. I roared, "Free fire! Open fire!"

Wu Qing unfurled her command flag, and three hundred bullets roared from the barrels. The sonic boom of the exploding gunpowder was even more lethal than the actual bullets!
The first hundred riders fell to the ground with a crash, and the startled horses following closely behind were also tripped up. Men jostled men, horses trampled horses—
the Mongol cavalry's arrows were severely blunted by us. I then gave the order, "Second volley!"

"Bang...!" Another thunderous volley of fire, and more than three hundred men were thrown from their horses. The Mongol knights, unaware of
some kind of magic our army had used, thought it was a bolt of lightning striking them head-on. Those who were quick-witted in the rear began to spur their horses and turn
to flee , but the five thousand men were thrown into chaos as they scrambled to retreat, causing even greater confusion.

A smile crept onto my lips. You think you can run now that you're within a hundred paces? "Frontline, flank and pin them down! Musketeers,
Crane Wing Formation, flank both sides! Second Battalion, charge!" I issued a rapid-fire order, and within sixty seconds, each musketeer had fired
three volleys. The Second Infantry Battalion advanced, delivering another heavy blow to the disoriented Mongol cavalry. In a single assault, they killed
hundreds of Mongol knights in the chaos.

Less than a thousand of the remaining Mongol troops escaped, leaving behind over four thousand corpses and eight hundred warhorses still capable of running. This victory filled
the musketeer soldiers, who had been practicing their marksmanship diligently in recent days, with ecstatic joy. The infantry rifle battalion also distinguished themselves,
killing over seven hundred Mongol knights in their final assault on

the musket formation, capturing most of the horses directly. The musketeer soldiers could not believe that their seemingly tedious training had led to
such . They would forever be etched into the annals of history with this classic encounter. However
, I had no time for them to celebrate. I simply ordered the rear guard to clean up the battlefield, gather the usable warhorses, and the vanguard to continue
their journey towards the ferry.

My troops landed south of Xiangyang City and entered the city without encountering any resistance, arriving at the central command tent. The enemy attacking from the north of the city had abandoned over
a thousand corpses and retreated ten miles to regroup. Xiangyang City had also paid the price of over five hundred soldiers' lives. Commander Lü and my master
were still discussing countermeasures when she saw me return. She said somewhat displeased, "Why are you back again?"

"I've already given all the instructions. There's no danger on the north bank in the near future." I handed the battle report to Lü Wende and
said , "How is Uncle Guo? I brought Fu'er back and sent her home."

"Hmm... Your Uncle Guo hasn't woken up yet, but judging by the time, Father should be back soon."

"You killed four thousand cavalrymen? And captured eight hundred warhorses?" Lü Wende exclaimed, shaking the battle report and handing it to
my master.

Rong'er took the report and glanced at it, also overjoyed.

"I've brought all the horses back. Over three hundred were injured, and even if they heal, they'll probably be lame. I salvaged them; they should
be useful later." I sighed inwardly. It was a pity about those three hundred fine steeds; otherwise, I could have exchanged them all for Niu San and his men's warhorses.

"Did you really manage to do this with just one thousand musketeers?" Lü Wende asked, his voice trembling.

"Yes, Xiangyang now has five thousand standard muskets, which is more than enough for defending the city, so the commander-in-chief need not worry too much,"
Rong'er reassured him from the side. Rong'er found it amusing. Although Xiangyang produced muskets, the gunpowder was controlled by her apprentice.
Although Lü Wende had a lot of complaints about this, he was timid and naturally dared not lash out at Guo'er. Guo'er's
actions were also revenge for Lü Wende's dismantling of the Tiger Legion years ago.

I frowned and said, "But I let that thousand-man unit escape, and I'm afraid Kublai Khan is already on guard. He will likely use
surrendered soldiers and captured civilians as his vanguard, ahead of his infantry." I am familiar with the Mongol army's strategies and believe that even if Kublai Khan doesn't
believe the rumors of a thunder god descending to earth, he must have taken precautions. Using civilians as cover for his vanguard is a tactic he used in the Battle of Xiangyang in history
.

Master Qiao said, “Guo’er is right. The Mongols’ first attack on the city was thwarted, and now that they know we have such a divine weapon,
they will surely change their tactics. We can’t abandon the people. You go and prepare the troops quickly. I’ll arrange for Beggars’ Sect disciples to go out of
the city with you to provide support. You must ensure the people’s safe entry into the city. Commander, please send men to set up more barricades outside the city. In the meantime, reinforce Luyan
to prevent a large-scale cavalry attack.”

I turned around and said, “Master, we also need to send heroes from all walks of life to manage the people entering the city. Organize them into groups of ten and have
them monitor each other. If anyone is seen acting strangely, approaching the city gate, spreading rumors, inquiring about military supplies, or failing to report
, kill them all!” I said coldly and decisively.

Lü Wende and Huang Rong had no experience with this, but I made it clear that we must be vigilant against spies infiltrating the civilian ranks and trying to breach the city gates.
They nodded in agreement. We then split up and worked to maximize manpower deployment in the shortest possible time.

"Rong'er... I missed you so much." In this secluded place, I couldn't help but pull the delicate Rong'er into my arms and kiss her passionately.

"Now is not the time for playing around." She gently pushed me away a little and said to me, "Are you really not hurt?"

"I'm fine, I'm just... I'm sorry, I couldn't keep Uncle Guo safe. I didn't expect this to happen."
Wu Dunru's betrayal was something I hadn't anticipated either.

"Xiao Wu has also been detained by me. We'll interrogate him after the battle... Alright, let's not talk about this. Brother Jing's pulse is still
relatively stable, so he should be out of danger. If it weren't for you risking your life to protect them from the enemy... I really can't imagine
how you did it."

"We've come back, but we haven't seen the children yet. Are they alright?" I asked softly.

"Hmm... Polu always cries with his eyes closed, but his voice is very loud. Xuan'er doesn't cry much. Her big eyes
blink and she's curious about everything." Guo Xiang is gone, and our daughter was named Guo Xuan by her maternal grandfather, which is quite
poetic.

I steeled myself and said, "For our precious children, I will ensure the safety of Xiangyang. I'm going now, so you and Third Sister must be careful!"
I turned to climb the city wall to assemble the troops, but Rong'er grabbed my clothes from behind, saying, "Come back! You can only see the children if you come back
!" Rong'er's hands gripped my clothes tightly, and I knew her tears were already flowing.

After I finished assembling and resting the troops, the Mongol army launched another large-scale attack. "Despicable! Brother, they're using
civilians as cover, hiding their entire army behind them!" Fu Mei, seeing her seriously wounded father, cried for a while but refused to stay at home.
She insisted on going to the battlefield with me. I could only persuade Third Sister to stay at the Guo residence and let her come with me to the city wall. She observed through her binoculars for a while and then
said to me.

Standing on the city wall, I looked into the distance, and even without binoculars, I could hear the cries. The deafening cries came in waves,
severely shaking the morale of the defending soldiers and civilians. The captured civilians below were mostly elderly people and children from the surrounding villages, and even relatives of the soldiers
defending . Just as I expected, I frowned. Foreseeing the crisis and perfectly resolving it are
two different things . I had already given the battle plan; success or failure was in the hands of fate, but also in human effort. I was waiting, waiting for the two
surprise attacks I had arranged.

"Report! Flag signal received at the East City; the outer defenses are in position," a junior officer reported.

I opened my eyes, thinking: the situation is dire; we can't wait any longer. "Prepare, move out!"

The drawbridge was lowered, and the north gate of Xiangyang City opened wide. I led two thousand infantrymen from Xinye City in front, while Fu Mei led five hundred Beggar Clan disciples to bring
up the rear , responsible for receiving the civilians and maintaining order.

Seeing the city gate wide open, the civilians swarmed towards it. I directed the infantry to open the barricades, clearing
a passage for the civilians to pass through. Fu Mei directed the Beggar Clan disciples and martial arts enthusiasts to lead the crowd to the outer city wall for temporary isolation.

I ordered the archers on the city wall to fire, temporarily hindering the Mongol infantry's advance and creating a thirty-step
clearing between the civilians and the Mongol forces. My elite troops, shields raised, charged forward, and with three thousand men, they held off
an attack of ten thousand enemy soldiers in close combat. He Qingshan commanded the spear formation to thrust forward, and the first volley felled dozens of Mongol soldiers. At this moment,
the advantages were fully demonstrated. Not only was it highly elastic, absorbing the force of impacts,
but it could also deflect most spears, arrows, and other sharp weapons, unlike iron armor which would trap enemy weapons in its gaps.

I stood between the two armies, mercilessly reaping lives with my sword. The immense weight of my Xuan Tie sword allowed me to effortlessly
cleave enemies in two, and the blade continued to slice down the next enemy who charged forward without any obstruction, displaying a sweeping,
whirlwind- like momentum.

However, our numbers were far fewer than theirs, and the Mongol rear guard was constantly replenishing its ranks, with nearly ten thousand
more joining the battle. Our army felt the pressure mounting, and our formation was constantly shrinking. Looking back, I saw that two-thirds of the civilians
had already entered the city, and I knew we needed to delay them for a while longer. "Musketeers, rear ranks, move up and fire with focus! Tower shields, protect!"

A thousand musketeers hid behind tower shields, focusing their attacks on the Mongol centurions and tugboats supervising the battle on horseback. These infantrymen were mostly
surrendered soldiers who had joined the Mongols after the fall of the Jin Dynasty, as well as troops incorporated into the Mongol conquest of Western Xia and Khwarazm. Therefore, they needed Mongol
officers supervising the battle from the rear to maximize their fighting effectiveness. The musketeer battalion had not yet trained any sharpshooters, and the accuracy of the muskets themselves
was also problematic, so they could only rely on numbers to win. The range of the muskets was 150 meters, or 400 paces, so
countless Mongol cavalrymen who thought they were beyond the range of arrows were killed or wounded and fell from their horses after a volley of fire. The enemy troops in the front, out of
fear , were even less willing to attack with full force. By this time, almost all the civilians had entered the city.

Just as I was about to order a retreat, a clear "Awooo!" echoed from the sky. My spirits lifted, and I looked closely. A
pair of enormous eagles were approaching from afar. When they were close enough, we realized their massive bodies were so large they blotted out the sky. "Haha, brothers, our reinforcements have arrived! Follow me and kill!" I shouted

, having already cut down three approaching enemy soldiers . "Sir, the enemy's rear guard has moved. There are about seven thousand of them!" A soldier behind me pointed. In the distance, banners fluttered among the Mongol army flags; a large number of cavalry were beginning to move. Kublai Khan intends to wipe out my three thousand men in one fell swoop, I thought to myself. I took out the firecrackers I had prepared beforehand, lit them with a tinderbox , and tossed them into the air. "Clang, clang." Two sounds rang out. Little Dragon Girl and Manman, hearing my signal, urged their eagles to swoop down from the sky, unleashing the powerful weapons I had given them as they charged into the cavalry's ranks. "Boom! Boom!" Two deafening explosions blasted two craters over ten feet wide in the cavalry ranks. Within a , countless Mongol knights were killed or maimed. The dead were killed directly by the shockwave of the high explosives, while most of the wounded were pierced by stray iron pellets and fragments I had buried in the "Sky-Bomb." Countless horses were also terrified and began to run wildly, forcing the Mongol cavalry to dismount. The blind and deaf horses that could not be calmed were slaughtered. The Sky-Bomb was a high-explosive bomb filled with ram-pressed gunpowder that I had recently developed. Considering the weight of the Divine Eagle, I only gave each of them ten Sky-Bombs, each about the size of a melon-sized grenade, before they set off. Now, it had immediately brought order to the scene. The two of them attacked and fled, already far away by the time the Mongol archers in the rear nocked their arrows. I saw something else rushing by in the distance, neither human nor horse—it was the Divine Eagle coming to lend me a hand. I shouted to the soldiers behind me , "Don't stand still! Musketeers, retreat to the center! Infantry, spindle formation, charge with me!" The so-called spindle formation was like a shuttle spinning yarn, with myself, He Qingshan, and Fu Mei's team forming two parallel points, surrounding the musket team in the middle, leaving the central route wide open and opening up the north gate of Xiangyang City. The enemy, seeing the central gate wide open, were overjoyed and were about to rush into the city gate to seize the ropes. But what awaited them were three hundred mad horses, their manes set ablaze and their necks adorned with sharp knives, galloping towards them. The Mongol infantry were blocked by the immovable deer rocks, and countless were trampled to death or wounded by the extremely powerful and ferocious herd of horses. Without their commander, the Mongol infantry scattered and dodged, and their formation immediately fell into chaos. Twenty thousand men were torn into four pieces by our three-pronged attack. "Don't engage in prolonged fighting, leave that to the rear guard! Charge!" I commanded my troops to break out of the battle line with the cavalry , leaving the capture of prisoners to the archers on the city walls and Lü Wende, who was waiting inside. I led only four thousand men towards the Mongol army's center. This reckless act of throwing eggs against rocks not only stunned the soldiers and civilians on the city walls, but also shocked Kublai Khan. " Good heavens , I've never seen such a madman before, interesting! Bogto, three cavalry formations for a surprise attack! Wulitu, lead the charge, from..."

" Flank them from the left flank and cut off their retreat. Sanchi Tuoluo, if Xiangyang sends reinforcements, you're in charge of intercepting them. Heta, watch
the movements of those two eagles; if they reappear, shoot them down." Kublai Khan issued a series of orders. He
no longer cared about the auxiliary troops of the vanguard; he was solely focused on killing me, this formidable enemy.
Unconsciously had elevated me to the same level of fearsomeness as Guo Jing.

I led my troops to rejoin the Divine Eagles and immediately changed formation, reverting to the fortified defensive formation. The same tactics routed the Mongol cavalry on the front lines
. But danger was slowly closing in. Wulitu's six thousand cavalry were rapidly flanking the Xinye army's
weak flank, while I was too deeply entangled with the main force and could no longer extricate myself; I was on the verge of being surrounded. "Wheel formation, protect the central army!" "
I watched as more and more of my brothers were struck by the wolf-tooth arrows that pierced through the tower shields, falling to the dust. My heart burned with anxiety, but all
I could do now was hold the line… At that moment, the right flank of the Mongol army began to stir. The newcomers were none other than Niu San and Ma Guangzuo's troops, who had been lying in wait for
some . They had joined forces with five hundred cavalrymen who had come from Xiangyang City, resting in the jungle a mile away. They
awaited my signal to launch their attack, and the two deafening thunderclaps were the signal to begin the general offensive.

They charged into the Mongol army… " The archer unit, with the worst mobility and defense, was led by Ma Guangzuo and Niu San, who wielded their
sabers, reaping the lives of the fleeing archers. Just as they succeeded, Xiaolongnu and Qi Manman
descended from the sky again, carrying several detonating bombs. A series of explosions erupted within Wulitu's formation, killing Wulitu instantly and throwing his troops into
chaos.

I finally breathed a sigh of relief after joining forces with Niu San and Ma Guangzuo. I dispatched 500 shield bearers and 200 musketeers
to sweep away the remaining enemy forces on the left flank, while I led the remaining troops to continue the advance.

"Company Commander, the brothers are running low on ammunition!" Wu Qing whispered as she approached.

"What's the casualty situation?" "

The infantry battalion suffered heavy losses; there are still 1,600 men still combat-ready. The musketeer battalion lost 39 men and
11 rifles! Each man can spare about 15 rounds of ammunition." "Wu Qing reported.

I knew that if we lost the threat of guns and cannons, we would all be dead here today. We had already dealt a heavy blow to the Mongols by swallowing up 13,000
cavalry and 30,000 infantry in one fell swoop, but it was a pity that we could not continue to expand our gains.

"Sir, the commander-in-chief has sent the rear guard to support us!" a captain shouted, pointing to the rear guard's banner.

I looked closely and saw Huang Yaoshi leading the city's defenders out to attack. Gunfire could be heard in the distance, clearly my
master had observed the situation in the formation and launched a general offensive.

When Kublai Khan saw the army of Xiangyang move out, he knew that his situation was hopeless. He led his remaining troops to regroup and retreat, fleeing north.

Seeing this, I laughed loudly: "Infantry battalion and musketeer battalion, rest where you are! Cavalry, charge! An unparalleled feat is
ahead. Whoever takes down Kublai Khan, I will reward him with a thousand taels of silver!"

Upon hearing this, the soldiers were all invigorated and roared in unison: "Yes, sir!" "

I pulled my wife onto the back of the Divine Eagle and said, 'Brother Eagle, let's charge!' The Divine Eagle let out a clear cry and galloped off.
I and the cavalry followed closely behind, chasing the routed Mongol army fleeing to Nanyang to the north. After chasing for fifty li, a scout reported that the enemy
had encountered a large fire at Bowangpo. I was overjoyed, thinking that Xue Ba's fire attack had succeeded. This was
the plan I had devised in the brocade pouch I had given him when I left. Although the rainy season had not yet arrived, the spring weather was humid. I instructed him to lead the soldiers and civilians to prepare plenty of oil. This
fire would definitely be enough to give Kublai Khan a hard time. 'Niu San, Ma Guangzuo, listen to my orders!'

'Yes!' '

Pursue the remaining enemy forces and be careful to regroup the troops,' I ordered.

'Yes!'

'Old Ma, if you beat Niu San, I'll treat you to roast suckling pig at Sanweizhai.'

'Really?'" "Ma Guangzuo had been fighting all day, and his stomach was growling with hunger. Hearing me say this, he couldn't help but swallow hard and said,

'A gentleman's word is as good as his bond, let's go!' I laughed heartily.

I smiled and said to Fu Mei in my arms, 'Fu Mei, let's go up and take a look too. Maybe we can take advantage of the chaos.'

Fu Mei's eyes lit up, and she clapped her hands, saying, 'Great! Great! Let's take advantage of the situation and take Nanyang to see what good things this Mongol
prince has hidden.'" I chuckled inwardly. My little darling is quite worldly-wise now, and increasingly
greedy for money . After getting married, she knows even better how to bring good things home. Heh, she's getting better and better at managing money.

I thought to myself, I have at most two thousand light cavalry with me now. To attack Nanyang City? That's like an old man hanging himself. It's
better to and entered the battle, which was nearing its end. What came into view was the ground littered with charred human and horse
corpses. Sitting in front of me, Fu Mei, who was already experiencing mild pregnancy symptoms, couldn't help but cover her mouth and dry heave at the sight of the carnage.
I gently patted her back to calm her down. There was no other way; we had to be cautious in this battle. If we were careless, we would be counterattacked by
the enemy . Niu San and Ma Guangzu were still directing their men to capture prisoners and collect weapons. Xue Ba saw me and rode over.

"Company Commander!"

I saw the bandage on his arm and asked, "What happened? Are you injured?"

"Company Commander!" "You'll offend me if you punish me, I'm sorry." He knelt down with a thud.

I frowned and asked, "What exactly happened? When did you all start doing this? Get up and tell me what's going on."

"I... I just told my brothers to set fire to the Mongol army when they were halfway there, and I blocked the mountain pass to try and catch a big fish. Then
a man wearing a golden crown and a python robe came. I originally wanted to capture this little barbarian king, but his men were too tough. There was a barbarian and
a Tibetan monk. As soon as they started fighting, my two brothers were killed by that bald thief. We had no choice but to let them pass."
Xue Ba said bitterly with tears in his eyes.

I understood that it was the Golden Wheel Monk and Yin Kexi who protected Kublai Khan and broke through the encirclement, but he still managed to escape. Although
it was a pity help but comfort him, "Alright, don't
blame yourself too much. That monk was very powerful. I wasn't even 100% sure I could defeat him." "You did the right thing. It's a miracle we didn't lose all our brothers here
. We'll have plenty of opportunities later. Once we catch him, we'll tear his heart out to pay tribute to our fallen comrades.
Get up! A man's knees are worth gold; he only kneels to heaven and earth, to his parents. If your knees are so weak next time, I'll have to cure you of this habit."

Xue Ba wiped his tears and quickly got up from the ground. Niu San and Ma Guangzuo also returned. Niu San laughed from afar
, "Company Commander, Company Commander, we've struck it rich this time! There are so many fine horses, even Old Niu can't count them all."

I smiled and saw Fu Mei secretly laughing in my arms. I knew Niu San wasn't very good at studying; he probably couldn't count more than four horses.
I counted them. I estimated in my mind that, excluding those burned to death, we could probably muster around two thousand horses. I gave the order: "Ahead lies
the enemy's long-established Nanyang stronghold. Going any deeper will be disastrous, and we won't do anything that will be disastrous. Retreat!" At my command, over a thousand men
drove their horses eastward.

On the retreat, I asked with a smile, "Who won your bet?"

Niu San grinned and said, "Me!"

I was stunned. Ma Guangzuo was a bandit, and this was a bet with a stake—he actually lost?

Niu San continued, "I told Old Ma he'd let me win, so I'd treat him to two roast pigs."

"Haha..." My wife and I, along with the others behind us, laughed. Even Xue Ba, who had been feeling down, had a slight
smile on his face.

Xinye City was only twenty li away, and we quickly drove our horses into the city. To my utter astonishment, a rough count revealed a staggering six thousand
captured horses.

"That's not surprising." When I compiled the military merits and sent them back to Xiangyang, my darling Rong'er said to me, "The Mongols usually switch horses in pairs, sometimes even three, on
the battlefield , so it's normal that the amount of spoils was twice as much as you expected
."

In compiling the military merits, the greatest credit, of course, went to me, the hero who led the charge with three thousand men on the main battlefield. Our musket battalion, cooperating with the infantry
battalion , not only routed five thousand enemy cavalry in an skirmish but also crushed the Mongols' most prized cavalry force on the main battlefield.
Three thousand against eighty thousand—an unprecedented and glorious victory in military history. After this battle, no one dared to criticize me anymore
. After the battle, the muskets were inventoried and stored—a rule I set. Otherwise, anyone could take a gun and cause trouble, which would be terrible
. He Qingshan and Wu Qing both benefited from my success, each being promoted three ranks. Second in merit were Ma Guangzuo and Niu San, who provided support from the east .
They not only attacked the enemy from the flank but also captured a large number of warhorses in the pursuit, thus earning this honor. Ma Guangzuo wasn't a soldier
, so Niu San got all the benefits. Third in merit were Xue Ba and his Tiger Battalion
brothers , but they failed to seize the opportunity to capture the rebel leader Kublai Khan, so their merit was considerably less. Other generals under Lü Wende, such as Du
Shu and Nie Bin, along with Chen Zhenyuan and Li Tianqiang, the garrison commanders of Xinye, were rewarded according to their merits, much to the delight of all.

Kublai Khan ultimately failed to provide the antidote to save his cousin's life. Huo Du was unlucky; he happened to be in the heat of the moment, and I swiftly drew my sword
and beheaded him. The name itself made me extremely uncomfortable, and I felt uneasy letting this lecherous insect live.
Now, I personally ended this cockroach's life, watching it bleed dry before using corpse-dissolving powder to dissolve it, and incidentally
adding a missing person to the Mongol prisoner register.

After dealing with this little rascal, I called Manman over and asked, "Girl, do you blame your master for forcing you to go to the battlefield?" Although
I knew this girl was unusually thick-skinned, I still couldn't help but pull her aside to comfort her. After all, her first time on the battlefield
involved such a large-scale and dangerous situation, and I was afraid it would leave a psychological scar, causing her to become cowardly or
bloodthirsty .

"No, I threw that lightning bomb, and it flew high. I didn't see what was below." Her eyes
darted around, clearly not telling the whole truth.

I pulled her onto my lap, gently stroking her forehead and saying softly, "If you're scared, just cry it out, it'll make you feel better..." I
knew the little girl would definitely have nightmares tonight. How could a thirteen-year-old child possibly bear such a hellish scene?
But this is the chaotic world, and I can only help these children grow up as quickly as possible.

"Master~ Waaah~ Waaah~" Sure enough, as soon as I finished speaking, she couldn't hold back anymore and threw herself into my arms
, sobbing uncontrollably. She cried so sadly that even I, with my heart of stone, couldn't help but feel a little sorry for this girl.

"Hey... don't wipe your nose with my clothes, okay?" Finally, I couldn't resist the girl's straightforwardness and
offered her a small suggestion.

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