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Chapter 643 Qiongying's Anger
Qiongying turned around and looked,
However, it was Zhao Yuan who led about a hundred personal guards.
They rode over on horseback.
"Greetings, Chieftain!"
The cavalrymen on this side all bowed and saluted.
"Um,"
Zhao Yuan nodded.
He then carefully examined the soldiers under Qiong Ying's command.
Although everyone looked somewhat tired...
There was some dust on his body.
There was not a trace of blood.
The answer immediately became clear to me.
"Hey girl, who were you chasing just now? But he got away?"
Zhao Yuan asked curiously.
"Who else could it be but that 'Double-Spear General' from Dongping Prefecture?"
Qiong Ying said angrily,
"After Prefect Cheng of Dongping Prefecture surrendered the city,"
"I then discussed it with Sister Gaoliang, and we decided that she would patrol the city,"
"And I lay in ambush in the dense forest near Dongping Prefecture,"
"I thought that after those two gunners were defeated by you brothers, they would definitely lead their troops in a rout and retreat."
"But after waiting all day, all that happened was that fellow riding by alone."
"Before even reaching the dense forest, that fellow seemed to have sensed something,"
"They actually turned their horses around and ran away!"
"I hurriedly led my men to give chase, but who knew that at the fork in the road ahead, we fell into that scoundrel's trap and were tricked into coming this way."
"So that's how it is,"
Zhao Yuan nodded.
Seeing that Qiongying still looked angry,
He suddenly found it somewhat amusing.
"Alright, let them go."
"It seems this fellow wasn't meant to die."
"Can....."
Qiongying gritted her teeth in anger.
"On this trip down the mountain, brothers, your route defeated Dong Ping's government troops,"
"Along our way, Sister Gaoliang persuaded Prefect Cheng to open the city gates and surrender,"
"Only I let Dong Ping escape, and I haven't accomplished anything..."
"So that's why you feel ashamed,"
Zhao Yuan chuckled and patted Qiong Ying's head.
"Alright, so what if Dong Ping ran away? What's the use of getting angry now?"
"As for losing face this time, we can earn it back next time, right?"
"Who knows when the next time will be?"
Qiong Ying's eyes widened immediately.
"Don't worry, it won't be long,"
Zhao Yuan laughed.
"According to the information that Shi Qian and his brothers gathered,"
"When Cai Jing and Gao Kan came to suppress Liangshan, they originally intended to mobilize government troops from nearby prefectures and counties."
"But it was only because Tong Guan intervened that the matter was dropped."
"Once news of the defeat at Dongping Prefecture reaches Tokyo,"
"In his anger and embarrassment, Tong Guan will surely agree to Cai Jing and Gao Kan's plan,"
"The next war will not be a small-scale skirmish like this."
"A large army is encircling and suppressing them..."
Upon hearing this, Qiongying
I was initially a little worried,
But when he looked up, he saw Zhao Yuan's relaxed expression.
I felt much relieved at that moment.
"Judging from your expression, brother, you must have already come up with a plan?"
"Yes, the three strategists already have a plan."
Zhao Yuan smiled.
The matter was not mentioned again.
"Let's go to Dongping Prefecture first and help your sister Gaoliang resolve a troublesome matter."
"Troublesome matters?"
Qiong Ying was stunned for a moment.
"Is Sister Gaoliang in trouble too?"
"Um,"
Zhao Yuan sighed helplessly.
"This problem is difficult to solve..."
Chapter 644 Dongping Prefecture City
Dongping Prefecture City
When Zhao Yuan led Qiong Ying to the city gate on horseback,
Sorghum also hurriedly came to greet them.
"This time, Lady Gaoliang captured Dongping Prefecture without losing a single soldier during her descent from the mountain,"
Zhao Yuan began to praise,
"In this round of rewards and recognition, Lady Gaoliang should be ranked first."
"You flatter me, Chieftain,"
Sorghum, however, remained calm.
He did not take credit for it.
"The prefect Cheng Wanli was willing to open the city gates and surrender mostly because he was intimidated by the power and influence of Liangshan."
"Even if other generals were to come this time, they would surely surrender the city."
"Sister Gaoliang, please don't be so modest,"
Qiongying said sullenly,
"Sister's meritorious service is truly well-deserved,"
"Unlike me, I not only failed to achieve anything, but also let Dong Ping escape."
"Dong Ping escaped?"
Gao Liang had only just learned of this news.
He was naturally taken aback.
She had initially thought that Qiong Ying was lying in ambush in the nearby dense forest.
We'll definitely be able to capture those two gunmen in one fell swoop.
"Um,"
Qiong Ying said dejectedly,
"That fellow is as cunning as a fox, I wonder who said he was reckless,"
After Gaoliang listened carefully to Qiongying's story,
For a while,
There was also a sense of helplessness.
"Sister, don't blame yourself. This really isn't your fault."
Gaoliang also comforted him,
"Dong Ping is all alone and determined to escape, so he is indeed difficult to capture."
What she said was true.
This is not the future, after all.
Beyond the wilderness,
Mostly mountains and dense forests,
Anyone who squeezes inside
To find it,
At least tens of thousands of troops would be needed to follow the contours of the mountain.
You have to search them one by one.
On the contrary, Dong Pingruo still had troops with him.
They could only take the main roads and side streets.
But they are easier to capture.
"Alright, let's leave the matter of Dong Ping here."
Zhao Yuan shook his head.
"Where is Prefect Cheng Wancheng now?
"That morning, some merchants blocked the road to accuse Magistrate Cheng of soliciting bribes,"
Gao Liang said helplessly,
"And Prefect Cheng, in the prefectural hall in front of the people, admitted to soliciting bribes."
"I had no choice but to lock him up in the dungeon of Dongping Prefecture."
"The dungeon..."
Zhao Yuan pondered for a moment,
"By the way, that Prefect Cheng solicited bribes of silver,"
"But were they really all given to Tong Guan?"
"This is absolutely true,"