My older brother is Gao Huan.

Chapter 35 People from Wuchuan
The two or three hundred soldiers who had left the camp without permission spent a night filled with anxiety.

It was only after surviving several brushes with death that I came to my senses.

Li Chong is a renowned general of the Great Wei Dynasty, known for his strict military discipline. Their repeated provocations against his authority within the army might lead to him being punished to establish his authority.

Fortunately, no further military orders were issued until the next day; only one of Li Chong's personal guards came to supervise them as they packed their belongings.

After leaving the military camp, the group breathed a sigh of relief and lost their former arrogance, becoming quite timid and unassuming.

They now understood why Li Chongyi repeatedly emphasized that the frontier was not like Luoyang; the people on the frontier were truly willing to kill them.

now.

They only had one idea.

go!
Go now!
I'd rather forgo this military merit, even if it means a slower promotion, than lose my life in this godforsaken place.

Wouldn't it be better to continue being a superior person in Luoyang?

Everyone was focused on their journey, but a young man in the crowd slowed down and said, "Gentlemen, I have a suggestion. What do you think?"

"Daxi Wu, what are you doing? Are you going to seek revenge again?"

Da Xiwu shook his head, "I'm not seeking revenge, but going to the Huai Shuo military camp to express my gratitude!"

"kindness?"

Kou Wen sneered, "I can't wait to appeal to the court, and not arguing with them is the greatest favor I can do. You want to thank me? What favor do you have to offer?"

Da Xi Wu looked at him with disdain, not even bothering to glance at him, and retorted directly, "Thank you, Brother Gao, for sparing my life!"

"What a joke! Even the Grand Commander doesn't dare to punish us. They're just lowly households from Huai Shuo. Where do they get the guts!"

"You can ask General Lu Zhong about that. General Kou, you are still alive and able to return to Luoyang to enjoy wealth and honor, and you even have the opportunity to be promoted in the future. Shouldn't you thank the Gao brothers?"

Kou Wen's expression changed drastically upon being rebuked. Enraged, he retorted, "We are the Central Army, the Emperor's personal guards, our status is so noble! To lower yourselves to apologize to a mere soldier? If you're not afraid of being ridiculed by your fellow soldiers in the future, then go on your own!"

Da Xi Wu stopped and looked at the departing crowd, then couldn't help but sneer.

"The central army is full of such worms; no wonder its military preparedness has deteriorated to this extent."

However, about thirty or forty people stopped and surrounded Da Xiwu. They had only acted impulsively in the heat of the moment yesterday, and after calming down, they felt that what Da Xiwu said made some sense.

After the group had gone some distance, Da Xiwu continued, "People like the Gao brothers are destined for great things in the Six Garrisons! It would be unwise to make enemies with them!"

"But if we go after provoking them several times, won't we be humiliated?"

"Hahaha, then you underestimate the magnanimity of such outstanding individuals. If you wanted to humiliate us, you could have done so last night when you detained us. Why wait until now? I only ask you one question: are you going or not?"

"go with!"

Led by Da Xiwu, this group of people arrived at the Huai Shuo army's encampment and directly stated their purpose.

The soldiers guarding the camp gate then found the Gao brothers.

Upon hearing that it was soldiers from the central army coming, Gao Yu instinctively reached for his bow, thinking that they were here to cause trouble and seek revenge.

But upon closer reflection, it seems unlikely.

"What are the intentions of this group of soldiers from the central army?"

Gao Huan said, "We'll see when we go out. It's probably not about seeking revenge. If it were, they wouldn't act this way."

Gao Yu nodded, and the two of them went to the outside of the military camp.

Upon seeing the two, Da Xiwu stepped forward, knelt on one knee, clasped his hands in a gesture of respect, and said, “We thank Young Master Gao for sparing our lives. We have been sleepless all night and are filled with shame. We have come here today to express our gratitude and apologize. We earnestly hope that Young Master Gao can forgive our past mistakes.”

The others followed suit.

Gao Yu quickly stepped forward to help Da Xiwu up, saying, "It was just a misunderstanding. It's good that we can clear things up. There's no need for you all to thank me."

"You're too kind, Erlang. I was only catching a glimpse of you last night, but I already knew you were brave and skilled. I'll definitely have the chance to spar with you someday!"

The group simply expressed their gratitude and left without lingering.

Watching the departing troops, Gao Huan sighed, "The central army isn't all scoundrels; there are some heroes among them, and Da Xi Wu is one of them."

"Erlang, you see, this is the difference between a petty person and a hero. The magnanimity of a hero is a height that ten petty people cannot reach. In the future, you must be careful in making friends and judging people."

Gao Yu nodded.

………………

Several days later, Qu Yi, the deputy general of Wuchuan Town, arrived with a large army from the west of Huai Shuo after receiving Li Chong's military orders!
Behind Qu Yi were three strong men, each with a burly build and broad shoulders, clearly brave warriors among the troops!

"I never imagined that three years later, I would come to Huaishuo again."

"Adou, you still haven't let go?"

"If you never picked it up, how can you put it down? It's just a sigh."

These three men were the three famous Heba brothers in the Wuchuan army.

Not to mention Wuchuan, the entire six towns of the northern border praised the bravery of the three Heba brothers. Li Chong even personally ordered in his military order that the three Heba brothers must be brought along.

After marching to the agreed location, Qu Yi ordered his soldiers to set up camp on the spot.

He then led the Heba brothers and others to the Northern Expeditionary Army camp to find Li Chong.

The group arrived at Li Chong's tent in the Northern Expeditionary Army camp.

"Greetings, Grand Commander!"

The crowd bowed and paid their respects.

"No need for such formalities. I have long heard that Wuchuan's bravery is unparalleled among the six towns, and now that I see it for myself, it is indeed well-deserved!"

"Hahaha, this humble general has long heard that the Grand Commander is a renowned general. From what we have seen since entering the camp, the military discipline is strict and the soldiers are brave. The Grand Commander truly deserves to be the pillar of our Great Wei!"

Li Chong and his guards froze for a moment.

After several people died and a group of people were driven away, military discipline was indeed much stricter, and the soldiers in the camp no longer dared to be too arrogant.

Li Chong looked at the Heba brothers and couldn't help but praise, "You must be the third sons of the Heba family?"

"Greetings, Grand Commander!"

The three brothers answered with a strong and resounding voice, and their upright and courageous posture impressed Li Chong even more!
This is what a true warrior in the military should be like!

"Now that you have arrived, the army may set off north on a chosen day."

talking.

Li Chong called Qu Yi to the marching map, pointed to a spot due north of Huai Shuo Town, and said, "Three days later, the army will set up camp and regroup here."

"Here!"

Li Chong then sent someone to convey the general's order to Duan Chang.

Three days later!!

The Northern Expeditionary Army, the Huai Shuo Army, and the Wu Chuan Army all set up camp and fortified their positions.

Heading north!

After arriving at the agreed location.

The three armies set up camp not far apart, awaiting Li Chong's next order.

Li Chong, however, was not in a hurry. He still needed to send orders to military towns such as Woye and Huaihuang, instructing them to march north together.

After all, the imperial court's order was for all six garrisons to launch this campaign, taking advantage of the Rouran's internal strife to deliver a severe blow to the Rouran, ensuring that the northern border would not be harassed by nomadic herders for at least the next ten years.

Gao Yu continued to teach the soldiers in the troop archery and horseback riding every day.

They also taught them to read, and even Liu Taozhi and her gang of slaves learned to read along with them.

"The sky and the earth are dark and yellow, and the universe is primitive."

Apart from Mulan, most of the soldiers in the team were illiterate.

Also normal.

Every soldier in the military households was a soldier, all for the sake of survival. Horsemanship and archery were the skills needed to survive in the border towns.

What's the use of being literate? In the border town, you can't exchange it for millet or meat to fill your stomach.

Therefore, their basic skills were very poor, but Gao Yu would patiently teach them repeatedly, especially Liu Taozhi and others.

These slaves are all my most trusted confidants, each one brave and skilled. With proper training, they will be able to lead troops for me when I grow stronger.

(End of this chapter)