After the battle with the Yan army, Li Jing reorganized the existing army.
After the battle, more than 30,000 people were added to the Flying Tiger New Army. At the same time, they greatly replenished the originally depleted forces.
The new Flying Tiger Army had expanded to 60,000 soldiers, with 40,000 remaining to guard Hengshan County and Shanggu County.
Immediately, Li Jing and Fang Xuanling led the remaining twenty thousand soldiers back to Antler Pass.
"Da da…"
On this day, the sound of horse hooves and footsteps could be heard outside the gate of Antler Pass.
After a few days of marching, Li Jing and Fang Xuanling finally returned to Antler Pass.
"The army has returned triumphantly."
The soldiers at the city gate quickly rode their fast horses and galloped through Antler Pass to report.
The Recruitment Hall was not far from the city gate, so Dou Jiande could quickly learn about this matter. He wanted to find out if Li Jingcheng had succeeded, so he subconsciously walked out of the gate.
"It's only been seven days, three days away from ten days. This Li Jing is a little too strong.”
After repeated inquiries, the news of victory shocked Dou Jiande greatly.
It was no wonder that when he was still Duke Xia, he had to think twice before attacking the Yan army.
Now that Li Jing had managed to take down the Yan army in just seven days, it was clear how capable the other party was in military affairs.
"Speaking of which, Zhou Hou's ability to identify people is truly admirable.”
Li Jing was indeed strong, but Zhou Hou was even stronger. It was not an exaggeration to say that it was a huge gamble.
He felt that he couldn't give up his power to such an extent, and he also wouldn't believe that a nobody could lead the army. Dou Jiande sighed.
If it were him, not only would he not have such boldness, he would even think that Li Jing was just a martial arts practitioner and dismiss him with a few words.
"Stomp…"
A portion of the returning soldiers entered the city. Fang Xuanling and Li Jing walked side by side.
After this battle, the relationship between the two of them had eased.
The details of this battle replayed in Fang Xuanling's mind.
"Marquis Zhou was able to recognize such a military talent at a glance. Only Marquis Zhou is worthy of being called the wise ruler of the world.”
For a moment, Fang Xuanling felt a sense of pride. He was extremely proud that he had followed a wise ruler.
"Ta Ta…"
After hearing about the great victory, Lin Changye led Zhangsun Wugou, Li Cunxiao, and the others toward the city gate.
Along the way, Lin Changye's expression was very calm, as if it was only natural for him to achieve a great victory.
"Zhou Hou seems to know that I will win, but I remember that I have only met Zhou Hou once.”
Noticing the extremely indifferent Zhou Hou, Li Jing's tiger body couldn't help but tremble. Look, this was the demeanor of a wise ruler.
"Zhou Hou, I did not fail my mission. I took down Mount Heng, Shanggu and the other three counties and destroyed the Yan army in ten days.”
Arriving in front of Zhou Hou, Li Jing, who couldn't be bothered to think too much, quickly got off his horse.
"Very good."
Lin Changye nodded slightly. While everyone around him was in disbelief, his emotions did not waver at all.
" Brother Ye's boldness on that day was exchanged for such a talented person. This is the Brother Ye I love…"
Zhangsun Wugou, who had come along, smiled at him. His words were filled with pride.
Just as she had thought, Brother Ye would never do anything he was not confident in. Since he had given the power to Li Jing, it meant that her Brother Ye had a certain degree of confidence.
Rather than calling it a gamble, it would be better to say that her Brother Ye's judgment was really vicious.
Such a man was the hero of many beautiful women.
And she, Zhangsun Wugou, was the first wife of this peerless hero!
"Swoosh…"
Thinking of this, Zhangsun Wugou subconsciously raised his head and moved closer to her Brother Ye.
"Li Jing, if you can complete the task I gave you three days earlier, I will definitely fulfill my promise.”
Lin Changye smiled.
"Subordinate greets Zhou Hou."
Upon hearing this, Li Jing lifted his robe and knelt on one knee. His voice sounded soul-stirring.
Correspondingly, his entire body could not help but tremble. That was the excitement of meeting a wise master, and his eyes became a little red.
In the past, he was only talented. Now, he had finally met a peerless master.
"I, Li Jing, am blessed for three lifetimes!”
Li Jing thought to himself.
At the same time, he still had lingering fear from his previous actions. If he had been arrogant back then, wouldn't he have missed out on such a wise master?
This was not Zhou Hou's loss, but his own. He had personally let go of such an opportunity.
"He's talented in both literature and martial arts, and his courage is extraordinary. His judgment of people is also so vicious.”
Zhangsun Wuji, who was standing beside his sister, saw Li Jing's excitement.
From the look in his eyes and the fact that he was kneeling on one knee, it was clear that this genius would not hesitate to sacrifice his life for Zhou Hou.
Such a wise ruler would attract countless talents and become a bright pearl in the chaotic world.
"Wugou was able to meet Zhou Hou, and I was able to serve Zhou Hou. Could it be that fate has bestowed upon us the blessings of brother and sister?”
Thinking of this, Zhangsun Wuji was also a little excited.
He didn't expect that he would encounter such a fortuitous encounter in Antler Pass.
Yes, this was a fortuitous encounter!
To be able to be valued by such a wise master through his sister, if it wasn't a fortuitous encounter, then what was it?
What made Zhangsun Wuji sigh the most was what exactly did the Li family miss?
Not only did they miss out on such a terrifying figure, but they also offended him. Wasn't this courting death?
"What a joke. One of the Five Surnames and Seven Wangs."
Zhangsun Wuji sneered with a hint of contempt, as if he had already foreseen the final outcome of the Li family.
"Zhou Hou is mighty!"
Li Cunxiao was happy for Zhou Hou, and he suddenly shouted.
"Zhou Hou is mighty!"
Fang Xuanling stroked his beard and smiled as he shouted.
"Zhou Hou is mighty!"
Then came the soldiers of Antler Pass. Their voices were loud and clear, echoing in every corner.
"No need for formalities."
In Lin Changye's deep eyes, it was still as calm as the surface of a lake. He stepped forward and helped Li Jing up.
"This great victory has been hard on everyone.”
Lin Changye glanced at Fang Xuanling and Li Jing before speaking.
"This is this subordinate's duty. Marquis Zhou, you praise me too much.”
Fang Xuanling and Li Jing said in unison.
"Alright, we've returned from the great battle. After the celebratory banquet is over, you guys can have a good rest.”
Lin Changye nodded and led everyone in the direction of Marquis Zhou's residence.
As for the returning troops, they would rest for a day before returning to their original garrison.
After the battle with Li Jing, the Zhou army had been strengthened and occupied more than half of Jizhou. The only opponents left in the territory were Xue Shixiong and his son.
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