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"That's why they joined Liangshan!"

"As for Wen Huanzhang's background, this humble general is not quite sure either,"

"All I know is that he used to be a schoolteacher in a village near Tokyo."

"Hmph, these scholars, instead of thinking about serving their country, will cause trouble and rebel whenever they are dissatisfied."

Huyan Zhuo scoffed.

"In my opinion, this Wen Huanzhang is probably just another Zhang Yuan, dreaming of gaining merit by following the emperor."

Zhang Yuan,

In the early days of the Western Xia Dynasty, he was Li Yuanhao's chief strategist.

This person was originally a Han Chinese.

However, due to failing the imperial examinations, his official career was unsuccessful.

He then defected to Western Xia.

This helped Li Yuanhao repeatedly defeat the Song army.

This caused enormous losses and posed a significant threat to the Song Dynasty.

Ultimately, this forced the Song court to negotiate peace with Western Xia.

Recognize the establishment of the Western Xia Dynasty!

This person could be considered a well-known traitor in the Song Dynasty at that time.

Song people, especially Han Chinese from Yan'an Prefecture,

They hated him to the core!

If it weren't for this person's help...

Then the Western Xia wouldn't have established itself so easily in the first place.

The people of Yan'an Prefecture today,

Naturally, there was no need to worry about the Western Xia people attacking every day.

Huyan Zhuo once served as a general in the Western Army.

I have personally witnessed border residents being robbed and murdered by the Western Xia army; the people were living in misery.

Also because of this Yuan,

Huyan Zhuo treated scholars like Wen Huanzhang, who betrayed the court, with utmost respect.

Naturally, I can't bring myself to like it.

"General, these three are the strategists of Liangshan,"

Zhang Qing said,

"I've heard that recently, the three of them were the ones who devised the strategies for Liangshan's annihilation of the Zhu Family Village, their attack on Yizhou Prefecture, and their journey to Qingzhou..."

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"General, in this campaign against Liangshan, you must be wary of the strategist's schemes."

Zhang Qing reminded him.

"Yes, I understand."

Huyan Zhuo nodded.

Having said everything that needed to be said,

He was just about to send the featherless arrow away.

Then I remembered his last words.

After thinking for a moment,

"You've told me so much, are you worried that Chief Steward Yun Tianbiao has fallen into Liangshan's ambush?"

"General is wise,"

The Featherless Arrow laughed.

"This Liangshan is different from ordinary bandit strongholds,"

"Their military formations and tactics were quite systematic."

"It is said that those who ascend the mountain and become its leaders, besides managing the stronghold and engaging in military campaigns,"

"There were even people specifically assigned to gather information from all over the place."

"The general has made quite a commotion on his way to suppress Liangshan,"

"Then Liangshan must have already made preparations."

"If Chief Steward Yun launches an attack rashly, in my humble opinion, he will most likely suffer a great loss."

"Well, it's better to be careful,"

Huyan Zhuo nodded.

"Alright then, General Zhang, you will lead two thousand soldiers from Dongchang Prefecture to escort General Yun back."

"Yes!"

Zhang Qing cupped his hands in a respectful gesture.

With the goal already achieved,

He then took his leave.

Go and summon the soldiers of Dongchang Prefecture.

.....

An hour later,

Yun Tianbiao, radiating murderous intent, led three thousand soldiers from Jingyang Town.

They marched towards Liangshan Town, west of the marshland.

The army had just left the camp a few miles away,

His son, Yunlong, rushed over to report.

It is said that another troop of soldiers came out from the government army camp.

"Strange, even though General Huyan said he would bring a large army to cover the retreat, shouldn't it be this fast?"

Yun Tianbiao frowned deeply.

Yunlong quickly replied.

“Father, I have examined it carefully,”

"That army was flying the flag of Dongchang Prefecture!"

"Dongchang Prefecture?"

Yun Tianbiao immediately recalled what had happened in the military tent earlier.

Zhang Qing, the featherless arrow, obstructed the attack in every way, appearing cowardly and afraid to fight.

"Hmph, just now at General Huyan's place, that scoundrel Zhang Qing was saying that we should be careful and not rush into battle,"

Yun Tianbiao snorted coldly.

"Now that we're about to make a name for ourselves, that guy is probably thinking of stealing the credit,"

"Only then did I lead the army out of the camp!"

"Then, Father, we are now..."

Yunlong asked.

"Pass the order,"

Yun Tianbiao shouted loudly,

"The entire army must accelerate and shake off the forces of Dongchang Prefecture!"

Yunlong immediately accepted the order and went to relay it.

quickly,

The soldiers of Jingyang Town, led by Yun Tianbiao's banner,

They started running wildly!

.....

The soldiers of Jingyang Town advanced rapidly ahead.

The featherless arrow behind them looked on with a puzzled expression.

This is military campaign.

It's not like I'm going to a funeral.

How can you march like that?

They're running so fast now.

After that, they won't have the strength to fight!

He hurriedly ordered his officers to ride fast horses to catch up with the soldiers of Jingyang Town.

He then informed Yun Tianbiao, the chief steward of Jingyang Town, of Huyan Zhuo's arrangements.

But don't want to,

The messenger officer who delivered the order never returned.

It was Zhang Qing who led the soldiers of Dongchang Prefecture in pursuit.

That's when they found her tied up by the roadside.

The messenger officer, already beaten black and blue, was given the order.

"what happened?"

The Featherless Arrow asked in surprise,

"Didn't I tell you to pass on the order?"

"How did it get like this?"

"General Zhang, I don't know either,"

The military officer looked aggrieved.

"I was ordered by the general to deliver a message to Chief Steward Yun,"

"We just caught up with them and delivered the message,"

"Then Steward Yun's expression changed for some reason,"

"They said the general wanted to steal his credit,"

"Then he had his men tie me up and beat me up!"

"Yun Tianbiao actually said I was trying to steal the credit?"

The featherless arrow turned ashen with rage.

"This fellow is truly biting the hand that feeds him; he doesn't appreciate a kind heart!"

Thinking of how he feared Yun Tianbiao had fallen into Liangshan's ambush,

That's why I begged for this job.

Postpone Yun Tianbiao!

To everyone's surprise, Yun Tianbiao actually did as he said.

He's trying to steal the credit!