The last ray of sunlight disappeared from the horizon, and a layer of gray-white mist gradually filled the canyon.

The battle has ended, and the soldiers of the Zangfeng Guard are inspecting the battlefield, tying up the enemies who are still alive and waiting to be punished. Wei Rui and Fu Hongzhi did not have time to rest. After hurriedly greeting Pei Yue and several of their comrades, they took their men with them.

Immediately calculate the losses of the Zangfengwei in this battle.

The young general from the Longbow Camp led a group of soldiers and rode to the south of the canyon. His sharp eyes swept over the faces of everyone on the ground, and finally stopped on Pei Yue's face, showing a gentle smile and asking:

"Brother Yue?"

Pei Yue looked at the familiar face of the other party, suddenly remembered something, and immediately raised his hands and saluted: "Pei Yue has met Brother Gu San!"

The young general smiled and asked, "How do you know who I am?"

Pei Yue scratched his head and said with a little embarrassment: "There are enemies everywhere in the Western Region. No one except Brother Gu San would call me that."

The person who came was Gu Mang, the third son of Gu Liang, who commanded an army of cavalry.

Except for Gu Fan, who has no interest in joining the army, the other three sons of Gu Liang are all generals in the army. The eldest son Gu Jie and the second son Gu Cang are now leading troops in the southern border army. Gu Mang unexpectedly came to the western border.

Starting as an ordinary cavalryman, he accumulated military merits and was promoted to a commander, with 2,500 elite cavalrymen in his hands.

Hearing Pei Yue's self-deprecation, Gu Mang smiled softly, jumped off his horse and came to Pei Yue. He said gently: "The Western Wu cavalry has been destroyed, but those thieves ran out, one or two hundred people, apparently from the mountain."

Then they escaped. I have sent five hundred people to chase them, and I believe I can bring them all back."

"Thank you, Third Brother Gu. If you hadn't just arrived, I'm afraid I would have confessed here today."

Pei Yue spoke very sincerely and saluted again.

Although Ye Qi arrived in time at the critical moment, the situation of the Zangfeng Guards was already very critical at that time. She could at most rescue Pei Yue, but she could not save the lives of the others.

Gu Mang stretched out his hand to stop his movement, shook his head slightly and said: "Although we have just met, I often see your name in my father's family letters, so there is no need to be so unfamiliar."

Pei Yue then straightened up and asked with some confusion: "Brother Gu San, did you come here by chance?"

Gu Mang glanced around, pausing for a moment on Ye Qi not far away, then motioned Pei Yue to follow him to the side, and asked in a low voice: "Brother Yue, who are you and Master Shen's daughter of Taishitai Pavilion?"

What’s the relationship?”

Pei Yue was startled and didn't understand why the other party suddenly mentioned Miss Shen.

Gu Mang's expression was still calm, but his naturally sharp eyes were a little more scrutinizing.

Pei Yue suddenly woke up. He must have known Gu Liang's attitude towards him and Gu Zhen. He must have heard Gu Fan mention the relationship between him and Shen Danmo. But he himself

He stood upright and had never had any sexual contact with Shen Danmo, so he answered calmly: "Miss Shen and I are friends, but we have never met each other, and we have never had a deep friendship.

"

Gu Mang looked at him steadily, and seeing that his eyes were pure and unfailing, he smiled and said: "This morning, the head of the Taishitai Pavilion's Kan Department came to the Changgong Camp and informed everyone of the traces of the Xiwu cavalry and the thousand thieves.

Marshal. The Marshal ordered me to lead the army to check. Fortunately, we can catch up in time, otherwise it will lead to a catastrophe."

"Chief of the Kan Department? Who is he?"

"A young man named Lin He thought highly of him after hearing that he was Lord Shen's old friend."

Pei Yue was a little confused at first, but soon remembered what Mr. Xi said to him, and his expression changed slightly.

When Gu Mang saw this, he asked, "What's wrong?"

Pei Yue forced a smile and shook his head and said: "Nothing, I don't understand why Taishitai Pavilion wants to help me. Maybe this is their duty."

Lin He is the son of Lin Donghai, and Lin Donghai is the top master beside Silent Cloud. When Wang Pingzhang attacked Chen's mansion at night, it was Lin Donghai who assassinated Chen Qingchen. Before Pei Yue left the capital, Mr. Xi had specifically told him, Lin He has a surly and withdrawn temperament and is by no means an easy person to get along with, so he should be dealt with carefully when encountering him in the future.

Recalling some episodes from the past, Pei Yue could never figure out what Silent Cloud was thinking. Although the other party's actions were often helpful to him, he never felt the kindness of Zuo Lingchen from Taishitai Pavilion.

Seeing his solemn expression, Gu Mang said earnestly: "Brother Yue, Taishitai Pavilion acts secretly and unruly. This is the style left over from the Emperor Gaozu's time. Since you are determined to join the army, you must not have any conflict with Taishitai Pavilion. , otherwise you will be at a disadvantage in terms of intelligence. Mr. Shen is loyal and loyal, and he is the leader of the country. Even if he is sometimes too deep, that is the consistent style of a big shot."

Pei Yue knew that he had misunderstood him, but he couldn't explain it too clearly, so he could only nod his head and said, "Thank you, third brother, for your advice. I will figure out my position accordingly."

Gu Mang glanced at the dim sky and said warmly: "You guys camp outside the canyon and rest for one night. I also have dry food and wound medicine here. I will set off early tomorrow morning and I will escort you back to Xingyang."

Pei Yue said seriously: "Thank you, third brother!"

Gu Mang reached out and patted his shoulder and said with emotion: "You are already an imperial envoy commander at a young age, and now you have wiped out the Western Wu traitors. In front of outsiders, you still have an official position commensurate with me, so that others will not look down upon you."

Pei Yue smiled slightly and was also a little curious. He wondered how Gu Liang educated his son. Gu Mang and Gu Fan's temperaments were simply two extremes. He seemed to be only two or three years older than Gu Fan, but he was much more stable and mature. .

As night fell, dozens of bonfires were lit outside the north exit of Qishan Chong.

The soldiers of the Zangfeng Guard were resting and recovering from their injuries inside, while the cavalry of the Longbow Battalion were on guard duty outside.

Pei Yue sat quietly by the campfire, listening to Wei Rui's solemn voice.

"Sire, in this battle we lost a total of 163 people, 47 were seriously injured and disabled, and more than 200 were slightly injured. With the help of Miss Ye and fellow comrades from the Longgong Battalion, eight Western Wu cavalrymen were wiped out. One hundred people, kill 530 thieves brought by Chen Xizhi and capture 219 people."

Flames danced in Pei Yue's sight, giving him an unreal hazy feeling.

He knew that there would be heavy casualties in today's battle, and he had been making mental preparations before. However, after hearing these numbers, it felt like a huge boulder was pressing on his heart.

"Compile the list of casualties and casualties, and keep an eye on the prisoners. No one is allowed to die."

Pei Yue got up and walked towards the hillside.

"Sir--" The generals saw that he was very sad and couldn't help shouting worriedly.
Chapter completed!