That night, Yan Ling and his special combat team members went to three villages and towns in a row. Despite their anger, they maintained great restraint and calm, and never forgot their mission.

It wasn't until the sky was about to lose the cover of the night that Yan Ling led the crowd back to the temporary camp of the Qin soldiers.

Zhu Youzhen didn't sleep all night, his eyes were red and bloodshot. Seeing that the special combat members had returned unharmed, he breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly asked, "How was the result of the battle?" ”

Yan Ling hurriedly brought up three cloth bags and poured the contents of the cloth bags to the ground. Three grinning, blood-stained heads emerged from within.

If it was in his previous life, or in the deep palace a few months ago, Zhu Youzhen would have been frightened by this bloody scene. But now he was accustomed to life and death, especially after witnessing the heinous crimes committed by the thieves many times, and the hatred of the enemy had long since dispelled the fear.

So when he saw these heads, Zhu Youzhen was not only afraid, but asked excitedly: "Who are these heads?" ”

Yan Lingyu said: "I heard from the captured captives that these people are Ma Shiyao, Li You and Gu Ying. Ma Shiyao and Li You are both partial generals in charge of hundreds of people; Gu Ying is Gu Kecheng's nephew, and Gu Kecheng is also a partial general. It's a pity that time is in a hurry, and it's too late to assassinate Gu Ke! ”

As he spoke, he recounted the process of the "decapitation" operation. Speaking of the insulted girl begging him to save her, but he had to knock her unconscious and abandon her because she had an important task, Yan Ling finally couldn't suppress her feelings anymore and cried bitterly!

Zhu Youzhen's eyes were red when he heard it, and he clenched his fists with a rattle. After a while, he said in a deep voice: "You did the right thing. The so-called 'mercy is not in charge of the army', and those who are generals cannot be emotional. If you go to rescue the girl with the kindness of a woman, you may not be able to get out of the way, let alone continue the task that follows. It's a hard and painful choice, but it has to be made, because you're the master! ”

"But I... I still feel like I've failed her! "Yan Ling has experienced a hundred battles, and I don't know how many traitors and wicked people died under his hands. Usually in front of the special combat team, he always looks unsmiling and cold. But he was crying like a child at this time, and no one could stop it!

"If you want to say that you are disappointed, it is the court that has failed the people!" Inspector Zhu You sighed and said, "This king is the imperial family, and in a sense, he also represents the imperial court. Therefore, you have to blame yourself, and this king should be the first to blame yourself! ”

As he spoke, his tears couldn't stop flowing. At this time, Qi Meifeng, Li Dingguo and other generals got the news and rushed to the Chinese military tent. Seeing Zhu Youzhen crying, all the generals knelt down together and pleaded: "The last general is incompetent and can't protect the people, which makes His Highness sad, please punish His Highness heavily!" ”

Zhu Youzhen hurriedly wiped away his tears, changed his grim expression and said: "The special combat team assassinated three bandit leaders, made a great contribution, and recorded the collective second-class merit!" This king commands you to go and rest at once..."

"We're not tired!" Yan Ling reconciled and hurriedly said, "I am willing to continue to kill thieves, and if the thieves do not retreat, I will not rest!" ”

"How's that going to work!" Zhu Youzhen sank his face and said, "You are not robots, and you can't perform more important tasks when you are tired." ”

Although everyone didn't know what a "robot" was, they didn't dare to argue anymore when they saw that Zhu Youzhen was extremely resolute.

After the special combat team retired to rest, Zhu Youzhen continued: "The special combat team has eliminated the bandit leader, but the bandit soldiers are still there. After daybreak, they will find that the leader is dead. If they fled back to Fuping County like this and were taken over by other generals, the strength of the thieves would not be weakened much. Therefore, our army will take advantage of the fact that they have lost their leader and are panicked, and give them another hard blow! ”

When the generals heard this, they became excited, and they all geared up, trying to seize the order to unify the army to attack the enemy. Zhu Youzhen said: "Li Zicheng's main force may be killed at any time, and time is pressing, so the infantry should not attack, and they are still guarding the camp here." Li Dingguo! ”

"The last general!"

"You are old and serious, and you are good at change." Zhu Youzhen said slowly, "This king ordered you to temporarily take charge of the Qin soldiers and infantry and defend the camp." In case the situation on the battlefield changes, you can use your troops as you see fit, and you don't have to wait for the commander's order! ”

"The last general obeys!"

"Lin Youkun! The thieves suffered heavy casualties in one day and one night, and I am afraid that they will go crazy and go on a killing spree. This king orders you to immediately gather Qin Wangwei and concentrate all of them in the camp to avoid unnecessary sacrifices! ”

"The last general obeys!"

"Meifeng, Xie Yong, Li Laiheng! This king led 200 cavalry with you to raid Ma Shiyao's army in Meijiaping. If it goes well, then attack Li Youbu in White Horse Village. Gather the soldiers immediately, set off immediately, and have breakfast after destroying the enemy! ”

The generals received the order with a bang, and each did according to the order. However, all the cavalry has been prepared.

Zhu Youzhen also put on his helmet and armor at this time, and rode on a horse to make a brief mobilization to the soldiers: "The thieves killed my father, silver my sisters, burned my house, and robbed me of money and food. What should we Qin soldiers do? ”

"Kill all the thieves! Kill! Kill! Kill!!! The soldiers were excited, raising their arms and shouting.

"In this sortie, our army did not have a shield array and bird-clung hands to cooperate, and it was all up to our cavalry to break the enemy by themselves. Do you have the confidence to win the battle? Zhu Youzhen continued to agitate.

"Yes!" The cavalry was enthusiastic and agreed.

"Also, the battlefield is changing rapidly, and we are likely to encounter an unfavorable situation, or even the main force of the thieves." Zhu Youjian's face was like frost, "So it is especially necessary to strictly abide by military regulations and follow orders!" This king's order is like a mountain, if there is anyone who dares to escape, disobey orders, and violate the discipline of my Qin soldiers, there will be no forgiveness! Do you understand? ”

"Got it!"

"Okay, let's go!" Zhu Youzhen shouted, "By the way, bring those heads with you, and they will come in handy for a while!" ”

The cavalry marched so quickly, but in just half an hour, the Qin soldiers had already arrived half a mile outside Meijiaping Town. At this time, the light of day has already brightened, and if you go any further, you will definitely be discovered by the thieves. Therefore, Qi Meifeng ordered the soldiers to hide behind a small mound and observe the movements in the town.

From a distance, the town is full of chickens and dogs. The thief had just found out that Ma Shiyao's head was missing, and he was really panicked. In addition to torturing the poor girl, they searched the town in an attempt to find the assassin. Unable to find the assassins, they began to kill innocents indiscriminately, and more than a dozen villagers were killed by the butcher's knives of the thieves.

"Meifeng, do you think you can wipe out all this bandits?" Zhu Youzhen asked.

Qi Meifeng said confidently: "But the soldiers are divided into two ways, one way to attack, and all the way back to the back of the town." If the thief is attacked, he will retreat, and at this time, the two sides will be attacked, and they can win a complete victory! ”

"Okay, just follow Meifeng's plan!" Zhu Youzhen said excitedly, "Who wants to take the lead and lead the troops to attack?" ”

"Your Highness, let me go!" Li Laiheng was eager to try authentic.

Zhu Youzhen saw that he was eager to fight, so he nodded slightly. Li Laiheng was overjoyed, immediately raised his spear, roared, and then took the lead and rushed towards the thief!