EFB Chapter 70 Outstanding Deeds
Chapter 70 Outstanding Deeds
Lu Yuan nodded, and then followed him inside.
As they entered the camp, many people cast awe-inspiring glances their way.
Inside the tent, as the sky gradually darkened, Marquis Jiu Sai's heart sank to the bottom.
The worry in Zhou Hongling's eyes was no longer concealed.
As for the military families of the imperial city, they didn't show much emotion, but a weight was finally lifted from their hearts.
"Go and prepare. It seems we can only explore forward," said Marquis Jiu Sai in a deep voice.
After saying those words, it seemed as if all the strength had been drained from him.
But at that moment...
"Report!"
A loud voice rang out.
Then a figure appeared at the door, none other than Lu Yuan. He held up a completed map with both hands and said, "Your Excellency, I have successfully completed the map of the Northern Barbarians. Please examine it."
When the voice rang out, Marquis Jiu Sai raised an eyebrow.
Then he said, "Okay, okay."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Hongling stepped forward, took the map, and placed it on the desk of the Marquis of Jiu Sai.
As the other person opened and viewed the document, their expression grew increasingly serious.
Then his gaze turned to Lu Yuan: "Are you sure it's the Prince of Yan's troops? And only 30,000 men?"
"Your Highness, it is certain," Lu Yuan said solemnly.
His armor, almost entirely covered in blood, combined with his serious expression, made him look even more serious.
Marquis Jiu Sai nodded.
"If that's the case, you'll be credited with a contribution after this battle."
Then, he turned his gaze to the group of generals around him: "Go back and reorganize your troops. We will set off early tomorrow morning to annihilate the enemy on our flanks."
"Yes, sir!" All the generals stood up and clasped their hands in greeting.
Then, as if he had thought of something, Jiu Saihou said to his deputy general, "Send someone to deliver this message to Yun Duhou immediately. Since the main force of the Northern Barbarians is not on our side, then it must be the left flank and the vanguard."
As soon as he finished speaking, the deputy general beside him responded and then withdrew.
Then, Marquis Jiu Sai continued, "Hong Ling, take this meritorious subordinate of yours to receive his reward. Everyone else, you may leave."
After he finished speaking, everyone took their leave.
As soon as Zhou Hongling stepped out of the main tent, she smiled and patted Lu Yuan on the shoulder: "Well done."
Only then did she feel relieved. This battle was far too dangerous, even beyond her expectations. If she had known earlier, she wouldn't have let Lu Yuan go.
Fortunately, the other person returned.
Otherwise, I'm afraid I'll blame myself for the rest of my life.
"It's enough to share your burdens, sir," Lu Yuan grinned.
This time, he also felt the danger of the battlefield, which was very different from patrolling outside the city in the past.
However, it also made up for his lack of experience in large-scale battlefields.
Although it's not much, it's only the beginning, and we'll figure it out slowly.
Hearing his words, Zhou Hongling nodded, then looked at the imperial town generals who had come out with her: "Gentlemen, it seems you've forgotten something, haven't you?"
Zhao Yu's gaze turned cold as he said, "Don't worry, someone will send it over in a bit."
Then he left without looking back.
They lost face this time; their scouts were killed as soon as they left the camp, while Lu Yuan not only escaped unscathed but also completed his mission.
They were all holding their breath.
Zhou Hongling said dismissively, "Just remember that."
After saying that, he looked at Lu Yuan and said, "Let's go and collect our military merits."
Then, he led him toward the merit camp, where there would naturally be places to reward merits for those who served in the army.
After all, everyone has come out to work hard, and if the credit isn't rewarded immediately, no one will feel at ease.
Just then, Zhang Zhe returned from the outhouse and saw Lu Yuan following behind Zhou Hongling, passing by him. His face showed surprise, and his expression instantly darkened.
He turned to one of his subordinates and asked, "What's going on?"
"My lord, you didn't see it, but just now, Commander Lu Yuan returned, and he successfully completed the mission. Of the hundreds of men who went out, less than thirty returned, and each one looked as if they had been fished out of a pool of blood."
"What a true warrior..."
"Hmph!" Zhang Zhe snorted and left before his subordinate could finish speaking.
Seeing Lu Yuan achieve merit again, he felt extremely frustrated because he couldn't vent his hatred.
After a moment, he sighed.
No one knows what he is thinking.
At that moment, Lu Yuan was taken to the merit camp, where Wei Yong and others had already brought his head over.
After the quartermaster finished counting, he looked at Lu Yuan with admiration and said, "Lord Lu, the count has just been completed. You killed 105 enemies on this expedition. Each of the Golden Arm Iron Falcons will receive ten merit points."
This is counted as 1050 merit points. This mission will be calculated at three times the normal rate, for a total of 3150 merit points.
Lu Yuan nodded after receiving the reply.
Zhou Hongling turned her head and said, "Not bad, you've accumulated enough merits to be promoted to captain so quickly."
Lu Yuan couldn't help but grin. As long as his strength broke through to the Qi Refining stage, he could be promoted to captain.
At his cultivation speed, he will reach that level in no time.
Standing to the side, Helian Shang's eyes revealed envy.
This time, Zhou Hongling also received 3,000 military merits, and the distance between me and her is getting further and further apart.
He wondered when he would have a subordinate like Lu Yuan.
That's really something to be proud of.
However, after receiving his military merit, Lu Yuan did not leave. Instead, he looked at the quartermaster and asked, "My armor and weapons are damaged. Can I get new ones?"
After saying that, he showed the wound on his shoulder.
Zhou Hongling had actually noticed his injuries long ago, but there were too many people around and she couldn't show it. At this moment, she looked at the quartermaster and said, "Find out a set of fine armor. I heard from the Marquis that you also have a top-quality crescent blade here. Bring them both."
Deduct it from my merits.
"Yes, General, I'll get it for you right away." The quartermaster couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement, and at the same time, he couldn't help but admire Zhou Hongling's generosity. The finest black iron armor was usually reserved for the disciples of military families.
Ordinary centurions cannot obtain this position.
And this crescent blade is a masterpiece among blades, although it's not some divine weapon.
But it's definitely a good product.
Both of these items combined would require at least five thousand merit points.
Even the most trusted disciples of military families might not be willing to use it, yet this is the first time I've encountered someone giving it to their subordinates.
However, despite his admiration, he still ordered someone to bring out a suit of armor, which was entirely covered in black scales, with a dark gold breastplate and a wolf head tied around his waist.
There is a dark gold leopard head shoulder guard on each of the two shoulders.
After Lu Yuan took it, he felt a sudden weight in his hand. He then looked at the crescent-shaped blade being carried by several people. The hilt was black, while the blade itself was bronze. A sense of weight and sharpness emanated from it.
He took it and weighed it; the knife probably weighed three thousand catties.
A look of satisfaction appeared on his face.
Just then, a figure walked over; it was Zhao Yu's deputy general.
He was holding several boxes in his hands. When he saw Zhou Hongling, he said, "General Zhou, these are the bets that my general and several other generals have sent over."
The latter raised an eyebrow and took it.
After the adjutant left, he said to Lu Yuan, "Come on, let's go to my tent. I have something good for you."
Lu Yuan immediately followed.
Helian Shang wanted to follow, but after thinking about it, he stopped in his tracks.