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Chapter 1189 Finding Wealth in Danger

Early morning on the 17th.

Amid the rumbling sound of cannons, Wan Guangjin led nearly thirty brave cavalrymen including sentry officer Yu Shanhu and team officer Zhao Shangxu, and galloped away from the camp of commander-in-chief Ding Qirui, preparing to return to report to Yongning Earl Zhang Cheng.

They didn't dare go back from the front, so they could only take a detour and return from the side of the enemy camp. However, they had not gone far when they heard the "boom" sound of artillery behind them, which seemed to be getting more intense.

After staying on his horse and listening for a while, Yu Shanhu glanced at Wan Guangjin in front of him and said, "Captain Wan, the sound of the cannon is quite strong. I wonder if they can withstand it!"

"Don't worry about that. Let's go back and tell the uncle first."

Wan Guangjin turned his head and glanced in the direction of Shuipoji, then said, "Ding Qirui, Zuo Liangyu and the others can only hope for the best. If they don't make an effort, they won't be able to hold out for even three days. Even if gods come, they can't save them!"

After he finished speaking, he whipped his horse and galloped away without looking back. Yu Shanhu and Zhao Shangxu led the knights to follow closely behind him and disappeared in the weeds beside the road...

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After coming out of Liu Zongmin's tent, Liu Tichun pulled Tong Shoushan aside and asked him quietly: "Didn't I tell you not to lie in front of Master Liu? Do you know the consequences of failing to break through Yang Wenyue's front camp?"

Tong Shoushan also knew that Liu Tichun was worried about him. Although he felt a little grateful in his heart, he did not show it on his face. He smiled and said, "General, I am indeed a little greedy."

When he said this, his face changed, and he said to Liu Tichun in a flattering tone: "But then again, we are also trying to save face for you, General."

Tong Shoushan saw that Liu Tichun's face was very gentle, so he continued: "Our great marshal's prestige is getting higher and higher, and his army is becoming more and more powerful. Sooner or later, he will become the emperor of the world.

When that time comes, there will naturally be a drama of conferring titles on the meritorious officials, but these are all old brothers who have been with the Grand Marshal, how should they be divided? After thinking about it, it seems fairer to reward them according to their merits.

So the reason why we volunteered to fight today is to accumulate some merits for you, General."

Liu Tichun listened to his clear and logical argument. For a moment, he really couldn't refute him, but he always felt that something was wrong. While he was thinking carefully, he heard Tong Shoushan say again: "Actually, today's matter is not too reckless."

"How can you ensure that you can defeat the enemy camp with only a battalion of thousands of soldiers? Isn't it reckless to be so reckless?"

"Don't be angry, General. Please listen to me and I will explain it to you in detail."

Tong Shoushan said with a smile: "We have scared Yang Wenyue a long time ago. I guess this old guy wanted to run away a long time ago, but he was afraid that the dog emperor would chop off his dog head, so he insisted on staying here.

General, you can imagine how fierce the bombardment of General Zhang Nai must have been. Even if we were to endure it for half a day, we would definitely not be able to bear it. So I guess Yang Wenyue, this old bastard, must be terrified and praying to God for safety.

"If we charge harder and harder, I, Tong Shoushan, guarantee that Yang Wenyue's Baoding army will not have the guts to defend the camp and will be defeated. Then you, General, will be the first to lead the army to chase and kill this old bastard in the central army camp and capture him alive!"

Liu Tichun was originally very worried about Tong Shoushan, fearing that he would fail in his attempt to break into the camp and would be severely punished by the chief sentry Liu Zongmin. But now, after hearing his theory, he found it quite feasible.

“Although the opportunity is great, it is still somewhat risky.”

"General, since ancient times, it has always been said that 'wealth and honor can only be sought through risk'. There is no such thing as 'pie in the sky'."

"Well, what you said makes some sense."

"That's right." Tong Shoushan laughed even more happily, with a hint of cunning in his smile. Liu Tichun knew that he must be up to something bad again, so he laughed and scolded: "What are you up to again? Tell me what you like?"

"hey-hey……"

Tong Shoushan was a little embarrassed by Liu Tichun's question. He said shyly, "General, my Shanzi Battalion has only cavalry and infantry. Although we have a few good archers, their number is limited and they cannot pose any threat to the government troops. So, I just want to borrow some archers from you."

He was worried that Liu Tichun would not agree, so he continued to explain: "Don't worry, General, we will place these archers in the back. They only need to shoot arrows and suppress the officers and soldiers. We, the Shanzi Battalion, will charge and break through the camp. We will never let these archers get hurt."

Liu Tichun seemed to be thinking. After a while, he finally said as Tong Shoushan waited for him: "Okay, since you are so brave and eager to take the lead, I will allocate 500 archers to you..."

Before Tong Shoushan could express his gratitude, Liu Tichun continued, "In addition... I will give you another 200 sword and shield soldiers to help you break through the camp."

"oops!"

Tong Shoushan couldn't help but be overjoyed and smiled: "My dear General Liu, you are really my second parent..."

"Yes! Yes! Yes!"

Liu Tichun stopped Tong Shoushan in time and said, "Alright, stop saying those cheesy words. This is the only support I can give you. If you still can't break through Yang Wenyue's front camp, I can't help you. Go to Mr. Liu to claim your reward!"

"Okay."

Tong Shoushan didn't seem to mind. He smiled and said, "I think it's 'nearly right'. Please take care, General. We still have to go to see Young General Zhang Nai."

Liu Tichun was stunned when he heard this and said, "Zhang Nai is very busy over there, why are you going to cause trouble at this time?"

Tong Shoushan said with a smile: "I also know that General Zhang Nai is busy, but I think that General Zhang Nai is only busy firing cannons, and the gunners under him have nothing to do. So we want to borrow them and let them make some contributions!"

"you……"

Liu Tichun raised his fist and punched Tong Shoushan on the chest, scolding with a smile: "I think you are even more cunning than Military Advisor Song. You can even think of this. No wonder you dare to sign a military order in front of General Liu."

After he finished speaking, he said with some concern: "Will Xiao Naizi agree to lend you his musket team? They are all his treasures!"

"Hehe. Every time I go out to forage, I always collect the scrap cannons and various bird guns, as well as gunpowder and iron balls. After I come back, I secretly send them to the firearms camp. Young General knows all about it."

"Okay, you have been thinking about the firearms camp for a long time."

"I am doing this for the great cause of the Grand Marshal!"

"Okay. Since you have thought it through, stop arguing with me and go to Xiao Naizi to do your job."

Liu Tichun added, "Xiao Naizi and I have a special relationship. If you get frustrated, remember to come back to me."

"All right. Just hold it, General."

Looking at Tong Shoushan's running back, Liu Tichun felt mixed emotions. He wondered why such an outstanding figure like Tong Shoushan was unknown when he was in the government army?