Chapter Thirty-Two: Huan Jie, Encounter with Huan Jie Again

  Today the weather is not bad, a thin layer of cloud has already shrouded more than half of the sky, at this moment it can still be clearly seen that the sun is showing its light from behind the clouds, but its warmth can no longer be felt.

  I am on horseback.

  The horse is galloping.

  Dust rises under the hooves.

  The air was filled with the biting chill of early spring, and the armor still had the morning dew from the forest clinging to it. The droplets on the helmet's surface dripped down onto his face, making him shiver involuntarily.

  I can deeply feel the icy chill of the iron helmet piercing through my skull, and I even think that my scalp has already stuck tightly to the lion helmet.

  West Liang, early spring, really cold.

  I saw it.

  My heart suddenly leapt with joy.

  Because I saw it ——

  Allow me.

  Han's permission for our city!

  "Big Uncle!" Ma Dai shouted excitedly, and I saw that Father had also led two thousand cavalry from the east to surround us. The troops merged into one place, with Zhao Cheng leading them to encircle Yunwu's west side, while I and Ma Dai led a few bodyguards to report to Father.

  The old man's body was covered in blood, but his face was spotless, and his three-inch short beard was not disheveled at all, which was surprising.

  "Chao'er, Dai'er, our Ma family has no great generals, it's really hard on you kids." Old dad still comforts us as if we were children.

  "Great uncle, Chao Ge and I are already 14 years old, we're all at the age where we can get married, but you still treat us like little kids!" Ma Dai retorted.

  "Is that so?" Old Dad smiled and nodded, "Dai'er originally wanted to marry a daughter-in-law, I, as the eldest brother, will definitely help you choose a good one."

  "Uncle, how could you..." Ma Dai was rendered speechless by his father's humor, and after a moment of stunned silence, he couldn't think of a comeback.

  "Dai'er is very brave in killing enemies, he will definitely be a great general of our Ma family in the future," I patted Ma Dai's shoulder and turned back. Ma Dai lowered his head in embarrassment, "But Dad, why do you deliberately make your face so clean?"

  "Treat guests with a clean and tidy attitude, that's politeness!" The old man's originally smiling face suddenly stiffened, his eyes also became stern. He gritted his teeth and said hatefully, "You two must remember this!"

  Sweat! Old dad is really humorous...... I nodded, and old dad's face was delighted again: "Your elder sister and De'er have also arrived!"

  I and Ma Dai hastily looked west, only to see a vast expanse of yellow earth with over 10,000 infantrymen forming a square array and rushing towards us. At the front were two horsemen, one in red armor and white helmet, slender in build, who was none other than my elder sister Ma Wen; the other, though clad in armor, did not have the majestic presence of Pang De, but as they drew near, I saw that it was actually Pang Zhuang.

  "Second Brother Lian, where is De Ge?" Ma Dian seemed somewhat agitated.

  "Has he led the thousand cavalry to raid and kill the enemy army?" I had already made some calculations in my heart, and the other four troops of horses were estimated to be not much different from those of Cheng Yin and Li Kan. Taking advantage of the enemy's unpreparedness, the one thousand iron cavalry annihilated five thousand soldiers and horses, which was a bit problematic, but it should be enough to defeat the enemy army.

  "Gongzi is clever, my second brother had led a thousand cavalry to bypass Jincheng and intercept Zhang Heng who was stationed in Licheng before we set out." Pang Rou had been weak since childhood, after riding horseback for a long time, he was slightly panting.

  "Very proactive, huh?" I turned back to smile at Old Dad, "Han Zong's eight battalions were annihilated five before even formally engaging, losing over 20,000 troops. Heh, this way the enemy and our forces are much more balanced now." This old scoundrel Han Zong, this time we three armies came out together and crushed his five branches with minimal cost, taking away over 20,000 of his men. The city of Yunwu is currently hiding a garrison of 10,000 troops, while the reinforcements from outside, Liang Xing and Ma Wan, who are 70-80 miles away, will have to fight us first if they want to come and rescue them.

  Ma Teng stroked his short beard, looking slightly worried: "De'er's martial arts are strong, but with just a thousand men to meet the enemy army of five thousand, I'm afraid there will be too many casualties."

  "Old man, you're worrying for nothing. With Han's men under his command, Big Brother Di is definitely fine." Due to the influence of later generations, I have great confidence in Pang De's abilities.

  The city gate suddenly creaked with a loud noise, and a neighing sound came from behind the door.

  The elder sister snorted and said coldly: "That scoundrel Han Sui actually has the nerve to come out!"

  "You're indeed your old man's sworn brother!" Old dad is starting his sarcastic skills again.

  I looked up and down at Han Jue, probably hadn't seen this old guy for a long time, looking still not old, with a head of black hair that was quite dense, and his spirit was very full, the killing aura in his eyes was even more fierce and intimidating than my father's.

  My heart suddenly started racing, as if a suffocating feeling was stuck in my chest, making my whole body hot. The long gun in my hand seemed to be burning like a hot poker, and I no longer felt the chill of early spring that I had just experienced.

  At this moment, there was only Han Shui in my eyes.

  Han Jue held his long sword horizontally and roared in anger: "Ma Shoucheng, have you gone mad? You actually led your troops to attack me!"

  "Korean appointment, look at what you said, how could I come to hit you? After all, we are still sworn brothers. Why would I hit you for no reason?" Old Dad was very good with words, especially when it came to critical moments, and he could fully demonstrate his particular talent.

  Han Sui was probably confused by his father's words, and he stared blankly for a moment before asking in response: "Then why are you deploying so many troops?!"

  "With so few people and horses, are we still too many in General Han's eyes? Doesn't your Yunwu City welcome us to come in for a cup of tea?" Old Dad chuckled.

  "I allow this small city with few people, where is the money to invite these tens of thousands of people to drink tea?" Han was clearly getting angry.

  "My hometown is not that big, and the population is not much more than yours. I still treated you and your soldiers with hospitality, didn't I? Don't be so petty, little brother!" My old man's words made me feel all over a thrill, full of goosebumps.

  Han Sui's IQ finally returned to normal, and he immediately burst into a loud scolding: "Ma Teng you son of a bitch, wanting to attack my city and deceiving me by going around in circles!"

  "Han Sui!" Old Dad also raised his tone, "Four years ago, you led the army to attack my Wuwei, and looted and plundered in my city. My wife and my brother Pong Yi are waiting for you to go underground with them every day!"

  "Hah, who let you, a country bumpkin, marry such a beautiful wife! Every time I see her, I feel like pinning her down and having my way with her. It's so frustrating that she still insists on fighting me to the death!" Han Sui looked around, then threw his head back and laughed loudly, as if no one was around.

  Han Sui was so insulting to my mother, my eyes were already red with anger. With a fierce cry, I spurred on my horse: "Han Sui, you old thief! Dare you accept the three spear thrusts of Ma Chao?"

  "Hey, isn't this little Chaoxian? He's grown so big and handsome now, but he doesn't look like his father at all. I wonder if it's because his mother was lonely... haha..." Han Sui wanted to say something but stopped himself, only chuckling."

  "Han Sui! You've repeatedly insulted your ancestors, are you still human?!" his old father shouted from behind.

  I was stunned: Dad is really calm, still thinking about counter-cursing at this time, can't stand him...

  "I'll be damned, you've been pretending to be a good boy for so many years, and now you're being arrogant! Let me tell you, just because you have 20,000 men surrounding the city of Yuncheng doesn't mean you can starve me out. I've got enough food and supplies in the city to last half a year!" Han Sui was completely unaware, grinning from ear to ear.

  "What about half a year later?" A loud shout came from afar.

  Everyone rushed to look in the direction of the newcomer.

  This must be Ponder, this guy has finally come back after killing people.

  Only then did Pound emerge, covered in blood, leading a thousand cavalrymen back into the formation. He rode out on his horse and threw two objects in front of the city gate.

  "These two dog heads, General Han wouldn't be unfamiliar with them, would he?"

  "Zhang Heng! Hou Xuan!" Han Sui's face had lost all its usual sly and cunning look, he stared at Pang De for a long time before saying, "Good kid, you're the second son of that dead ghost Pang Yi, aren't you?"

  "Han Laoze's memory isn't bad!" Pang De calmly patted the bloodstains on his hand.

  "Do you think that by killing these two, no one will come to rescue me? Zhiyang and Jincheng have an army of 10,000 men, Shicheng also has 10,000. As soon as my main force arrives, we'll attack from both inside and out, and the Ma and Pang families will probably be annihilated...” Han Su looked at the two heads, and was surprisingly able to calm down quickly, and even boasted loudly, which wasn't easy to do.

  "Oh, Uncle Han Shi, I forgot to bring you the gift, please don't be offended." I beckoned with my hand, and Zhao Cheng sent a small soldier carrying a plate out, on which was a piece of bloody flesh.

  Han Shui's eyes were wide open, as if he wanted to swallow me alive.

  "Don't be impatient, I have a big gift for you too." The old man also pretended to clap his hands, and the soldiers behind him had already brought out the head.

  Zhang Heng, Hou Xuan, Yang Qiu, Li Kan, Cheng Yin, Cheng Yi.

  Six blood-soaked heads stared at Han Xiu with wide eyes, their faces frozen in a dull gaze.