That night, Yutai Hongmou held a banquet in the West Flower Hall of Shuaifu, and feasted Wang Shao, Li Shuzhou and the Zhai brothers who had just returned to Shun.

When giving the toast, Lord Tantai said enthusiastically: "Ladies and gentlemen, this private banquet prepared today -- firstly, this handsome man specially took over the wind and washed the dust for Lord Wang and Li Daxia! At the same time, it can also be regarded as a celebration banquet! A cocktail party for welcome and congratulations!"

Speaking of this, he deliberately paused and looked at the whole audience—and then said slowly, "It is said that it is a 'celebration banquet'—what is celebrated is the merit of Lord Wang's subduing of the Zhai brothers! As for the one who wants to welcome and congratulate at the same time, it is the "Qilian Shuangying" who is now famous in the northwest rivers and lakes -- the two brothers have since abandoned the darkness and turned to the light, and have become fellow righteous men who are righteous and dare to fight!"

As soon as Lord Shantai's words fell, a burst of cheers immediately rang out among the crowd at the scene! Thus, the feast in the Shuai's mansion was carried out enthusiastically in a joyful and peaceful atmosphere this night......

At the second watch that night, the study room of the Yongjing Marshal's Mansion was still lit. Tantai Hongmou and Wang Shao, the former Dongweng and Xibin, are still talking behind closed doors......

Tan Taihong said with a little worry: "Wang Xizhou, is this Qilian Shuangying really so obedient? Aren't you worried about them at all—maybe it's just a fraudulent surrender?"

Wang Shao shook the feather fan lightly, and said with a smile, "Dong Weng's concern is indeed reasonable, but now that Li Yishi is constantly watching on the side, it is expected that there should be no obstacles." He took a sip of his tea, then added, "It's not hard to know if they're real or fake – just try it!"

"Oh, does Wang Xizhou already have a wonderful arrangement?" asked Yutai Hongmou.

Shao went to Xizhou to take up his post this time, and the imperial court was sympathetic to the long distance, and the holy order specially forgave the ten-day period. Now that I count my fingers, there are still five days left, which is enough. I'm willing to plan for Dong Weng - I can see the results within three days!"

So, Wang Shao approached the ear of Yutai Hongmou and muttered to him in a very low voice......

The next day, Wang Shao summoned Li Shuzhou and the Zhai brothers respectively, and gave them some explanations like this...... Then everyone was commanded to go and get ready to act!

On this night, the sky was overcast and the twilight was heavy.

At the foot of the mountain east of Helan Mountain, dozens of tents are propped up in the leeward area, and bonfires are lit in the open space in between...... Hundreds of Bai Qiang people are dressed in military uniforms, carrying bows and knives, and they are doing the same as usual - guarding their "territory"!

However, these soldiers didn't realize it at all—there was an unusually mysterious black shadow that was quietly approaching the back of the main tent!

That man was agile and silent, and he was obviously a master who was accustomed to sneak attacks at night! In the blink of an eye, he had already dodged to the back of the sleeping tent of the main general, Tuoba Ugui, and found a place in the darkest light and crouched down......

Late at night, most of the Baiqiang people had returned to sleep in their tents, and there were only three or five sentry guards left outside...... However, it was only a few moments, and only those few people—also looked sleepy......

At this time, the "black shadow" that had been hiding in the darkness suddenly began to act!

He pulled out a bull's-eared knife from inside his boot and gently sliced through the tent...... Passing through the opening, he raised his eyes and began to look inside, only to see that inside the tent, the tall Tuoba Ugui lay on top of the felt carpet - the sound of snoring was like thunder!

The "black shadow" immediately reached out and removed the crossbow from its back, reloaded it with a swift tailless short arrow, and then silently lifted it up - aiming at the sleeping Tuoba Ugui......

With a "whoosh" sound, the sharp tailless short arrow shot out steadily!

Just in an instant, Tuoba Ugui, a reckless hero of the Baiqiang tribe known for his bravery, ended his thirty-two years of life unconsciously!

Seeing that the blow was successful, the "black shadow" quickly retreated incognito, and soon disappeared into the vast night......

A quarter of an hour later, with the sound of an earth-shattering cannon, the elite divisions of Deer Hunting City, which had already been ambushed near the border, shouted and swarmed upwards - under the command of the deputy general Wu Jing, they rushed towards those Baiqiang people overwhelmingly!

Those Baiqiang people who were caught off guard were leaderless at this time, and they were in the predicament of passive resistance for a while......

Under a big tree here, a small leader of the Baiqiang people had just stopped a small group of rebels and was about to command them to organize a formation - only to hear a "whoosh" sound, and the small leader's throat was immediately pierced by a sharp arrow!

And over there, near the hillside, several fierce Baiqiang cavalrymen, whistling and beckoning their horses, were just about to straddle up—

Suddenly, I saw a masked man in a strong suit "flying" from the thorn diagonally! Before the man arrived, the long sword in his hand was already shaking one after another—as the sword flowers flashed, and in an instant, there were only a few frightened and neighing war horses left!

On this night, the battle situation at the foot of Helan Mountain was extremely tragic and the scene was particularly bloody! Hundreds of Baiqiang cavalry, after less than half an hour of desperate resistance, were all annihilated!

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When the good news came from the front line, Yutai Hongmou, Wang Shao and others in the city of Yanzhou all celebrated with their hands!

Next, it was soon time to reward meritorious deeds, and Yutai Hongmou recorded the first merit for the Zhai brothers who had just returned to the Zhai family, and Li Shuzhou was in second place for the time being......

After announcing in public, "In this raid battle, the commander thinks that Wu Jing, the deputy general of Hunting Deer City, is also a great achievement!" After Tantai Hongmou announced in public, "In this raid battle, the commander believes that Wu Jing, the deputy general of Hunting Deer City, is also a great achievement!" After Tantai Hongmou recorded the military exploits of these people one by one, and the table played the court.

Soon after, the imperial court issued an edict of reward - the Zhai brothers were awarded the post of cavalry captain for merit, and were allowed to accompany Wang Shao to Xizhou to assist in military affairs; Li Shuzhou was given the rank of deputy general and was officially awarded the post of commander, and stayed by the side of Yutai Hongmou to listen to it; Wu Jing was promoted to the chief general of Hunting Deer City for his merits—and the original chief general Wu Wei was demoted and transferred to Yan'an Mansion for use......

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Over the past decade, the unruly belligerent forces of the Baiqiang have gradually expanded westward. Under the leadership of their leader, Helianchang, they crossed the Yellow River westward from the Hetao area, which had been entrenched for many years, and gradually encroached on a large area of abundant water and grass east of Helan Mountain, south of the desert, and centered on Xingqing City......

In order to stop the rapid expansion of the Baiqiang people, the court of Middle-earth had the foresight to set up Juyan Prefecture in the northwest frontier and garrisoned it with the victorious army "Yongjing Army" - thus building a strong defensive line at the southern foot of Helan Mountain!

The success of this surprise attack was the biggest victory of the Yongjing Army since it defended Yanzhou! And this major result really greatly boosted the morale of the three armies!

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