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"Ji Yun!"

"She's very likely among that group!"

For a time,

Xu Wanjun's breathing,

Everything became hurried.

To know,

Since the Pingtian Army captured the capital of Jing, they have been hunting down Ji Yun, after all, she is the last bloodline of the Jing royal family and the last female emperor of Jing.

The Pingtian Army wanted to rule the Jing Kingdom peacefully.

It is imperative to purge the remnants of the previous dynasty.

however,

Ji Yun was like an eel.

Every time their tracks are discovered, they manage to escape death.

nowadays,

King Pingtian Hong Shengguang had already issued a reward: whoever could capture or kill Ji Yun, whether dead or alive, would be granted the title of Marquis of Ten Thousand Households!

This kind of reward

It has an irresistible allure for everyone.

even,

A family with a thousand-year history,

Any of these could potentially be born from this.

Therefore,

Upon hearing the news,

That's why Xu Wanjun seemed particularly excited.

originally,

His mission

The purpose was to investigate the cause of Niu Hongshan's complete annihilation and eliminate the threat. As for Ji Yun's whereabouts, it was just a side investigation.

It was all a matter of luck.

But then... good fortune descended from the heavens.

"Okay, okay."

Xu Wanjun was filled with excitement. "I never expected to run into this opportunity! It's truly a godsend!"

"He should be granted a title of nobility."

In a moment of excitement,

Xu Wanjun immediately ordered: "Send word immediately that the scouts continue the investigation, and also order the entire army to search the mountains tomorrow. Make sure they find him!"

After conveying the message,

Xu Wanjun paced back and forth inside the main tent.

The excitement on his face

Can't hide it at all.

That's a Marquis of Ten Thousand Households... Once he captures Ji Yun, he can not only rise to the top in one step,

even,

It will directly jump to the top level.

To become one of the most powerful and influential people.

As for Zhatian County, it seems less important.

at this time,

Upon receiving the news, Deputy General Du Mingyuan rushed to the main tent.

"General."

"I heard that Ji Yun's whereabouts have been discovered in the southeast direction?"

"good."

Xu Wanjun grinned and said, "Moreover, I am already preparing to mobilize troops to seal off the entire area, and I must find Ji Yun's remnants."

Hear this,

Instead of being happy, Du Mingyuan frowned deeply.

"General."

"These are ultimately just speculations."

"No one has seen Ji Yun in person yet."

"Moreover, our army's mission this time is to bomb Tian County. We are now less than 30 li away. I think we should complete the task assigned by King Pingtian first. It is not too late to turn around and search for Ji Yun after we have resolved this matter."

moment,

Xu Wanjun's smile vanished.

"wait?"

"What are you making me wait for?"

"Pacifying Zhatian County is the Heavenly King's mission, but isn't capturing Ji Yun also the Heavenly King's mission?"

"That's a Marquis of Ten Thousand Households! You and I could both rise to the top in one step. The opportunity is right in front of us, so why are you still worrying about Zhatian County?"

Faced with Xu Wanjun's reprimand,

Du Mingyuan's face also darkened.

"If the general wishes to be ennobled, this humble general will not stand in his way."

"But right now, we haven't even seen a trace of Ji Yun, only some scattered clues, and we're already abandoning our original plan and leading 20,000 troops into the mountains to search for her."

"Is the general carrying out the Heavenly King's orders, or is he acting out of personal ambition, hoping to be granted a title?"

"How dare you!"

Xu Wanjun slammed his hand on the table.

"I am the commander-in-chief of this army. How to deploy troops is none of your business!"

Du Mingyuan did not back down: "This humble general is merely reminding you that Niu Hongshan led three thousand vanguard troops, but in the end, the entire army was wiped out. Zhatian County is no ordinary county."

"The fact that the general suddenly wants to pursue Ji Yun is undoubtedly giving Zhatian County time to prepare."

Xu Wanjun sneered: "Heh, it's just a tiny county town. Just because that good-for-nothing Niu Hongshan couldn't take it doesn't mean I can't."

"As for Ji Yun, if she escapes again, do you know when we'll find her again?"

Du Mingyuan remained composed and did not back down: "Then we should first send cavalry to track them down and confirm the authenticity of the information, instead of sending all 20,000 men to press forward."

"If it turns out to be just a few remnants of the Jing Kingdom, how does the general plan to explain this to the Heavenly King?"

Explain?

A flash of anger crossed Xu Wanjun's eyes.

"Once we capture Ji Yun, who do we need to explain ourselves to?"

"At that time, I will be a Marquis of Ten Thousand Households in the Pingtian Army!"

Hear this,

Du Mingyuan finally understood.

Xu Wanjun was blinded by the reward of being ennobled.

No matter how much you try to persuade them, they will never give up the credit they have earned.

Without any choice,

He loosened his clenched fist.

"Alright, since that's the case, we shouldn't work together if we have different paths."

"I have no authority to interfere with the ten thousand troops under your command."

"If the general insists on going, then take your own troops with you. I will lead my own troops to continue the original mission."

Xu Wanjun narrowed his eyes: "Are you threatening me?"

Du Mingyuan said calmly, "This humble general is merely fulfilling his duty. If the general believes that this humble general has made a mistake, he may report it to the Heavenly King after returning."

For a time,

The atmosphere inside the tent plummeted to freezing point.

The two stared at each other for a long time.

But neither side backed down.

This expedition,

Although Xu Wanjun was nominally the commander-in-chief, not all 20,000 troops belonged to him.

Half of them,

It belongs to Du Mingyuan's command.

If the original plan is followed,

Du Mingyuan naturally had to obey his arrangements, but now that things had become an unexpected complication, Du Mingyuan naturally had the right to refuse.

"Okay, okay."

Xu Wanjun was so angry that he laughed instead.

"Since you're so eager to go to Zhatian County, then go by yourself!"

"If you take it, that's your achievement. If you don't, don't expect me to help you. But if I capture Ji Yun alive, I hope you won't try to claim credit for it."

Du Mingyuan bowed expressionlessly and said, "This humble general will bear the consequences himself. I would also like to congratulate the general in advance on being granted the title of marquis."

finished,

The two parted unhappily.

the next morning,

Xu Wanjun had already led his 10,000 troops to turn southeast, preparing to capture Ji Yun.

the other side,

Du Mingyuan led the remaining soldiers,

Continue according to the original plan and head towards Zhatian County.

Although the troop strength was reduced by half, according to intelligence feedback, Zhatian County only had a little over a thousand soldiers, still holding an absolute numerical advantage.

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