Top-notch Little Horseman

These cavalrymen in front of them came from the border army camp, and it was clear at a glance that Liang Biao was no ordinary man.

Liang Biao's air of a border soldier might fool ordinary people, but it couldn't be hidden in front of real cavalrymen like these!

Sure enough, Luo Kai dismounted and walked towards Liang Biao.

He narrowed his eyes, glanced at Liang Biao, and then looked at Ye Chen, asking, "Who are they, and where did they come from?"

As he spoke, he turned to Liang Biao and asked, "Were you ever in the military?"

Liang Biao kept his head down and did not answer.

None of his brothers spoke; if they did, they would give themselves away.

They didn't not want to answer; they were afraid to.

Ye Chen quickly stepped forward, standing between Liang Biao and Luo Kai.

"This general..."

His voice was calm, without a trace of tension.

"They are from Desolate Dust Pass, and like me, they were sent here to guard this place!"

"Lord Hong can testify."

When Ye Chen looked over, Hong Chengye was taken aback for a moment before his gaze fell on Liang Biao and the others.

He naturally knew that these people were not from Ma Ying, but Ye Chen had helped him bring down Liang Kun, and Ye Chen was also the person General Yun was looking for.

He nodded almost without hesitation: "General Luo, they are indeed horse herders, responsible for harvesting hay."

He didn't say anything definitive, but simply agreed to Ye Chen's words. If General Luo would give him face, then it would be over.

If he doesn't give them face, that's about all he can do.

Luo Kai stared at Liang Biao for a while, his gaze sweeping over the group twice before finally settling on Ye Chen's face.

Ye Chen remained calm, his expression unchanged from beginning to end.

Luo Kai's lips twitched. He wasn't stupid, of course, and he could tell what was going on at a glance.

However, if it weren't for their help when the bandits broke through the pass, Ye Chen would probably be in grave danger.

Anyway, this matter is not within his jurisdiction. As long as he can bring Ye Chen back to the camp, he can turn a blind eye to the rest.

"Alright, I'll give you fifteen minutes!" Luo Kai withdrew his gaze, held up one finger, and said, "Get things settled here as soon as possible; you must leave in fifteen minutes!"

Chen Baiquan also looked at Ye Chen. He had seen everything and said calmly to Ye Chen, "Ye Chen, the sick horse over there can't wait. Don't keep us waiting too long!"

Hong Chengye walked to Ye Chen's side, breathed a sigh of relief, and patted him on the shoulder.

"Brother Ye Chen, I truly didn't expect Liang Kun to fall so quickly!"

His voice was filled with barely suppressed excitement, "When you return from the border army camp, move back to the horse camp from here."

"With me here, I will never let you suffer any injustice. I'll keep the position of deputy shepherd for you."

"You've made a name for yourself before General Chen and General Luo; you're in a secure position!"

"Chief Hong!" Ye Chen smiled and said, "I'm not going back. I'll stay at Huangchen Pass. This pass always needs someone to guard it."

"Indeed, if I ever need your help in the future, I hope you will remember this favor."

Hong Chengye was taken aback upon hearing this, and decided to stay in Huangchen Pass instead of returning. Why was that?

However, he wasn't thinking about that right now. His mind was full of thoughts about taking over as shepherd. There was still a mess in the Third Horse Camp waiting for him to clean up.

Now that his wish has been fulfilled, he will have the final say on the Third Horse Camp.

He patted Ye Chen on the shoulder again, then turned and walked outside.

"We'll talk about everything after you return from the border camp."

He took a few steps, then stopped, glanced back at Ye Chen, and whispered, "Don't worry, I'll take good care of Huangchen Pass. I'll arrange for someone to send food here when I get back!"

Ye Chen nodded slightly. With Hong Chengye's words, Huangchen Pass would have no shortage of food. As long as they didn't encounter the Northern Barbarian cavalry, they should be fine.

Everyone followed Ye Chen back to the inner courtyard. He was about to leave, and there were some things he needed to arrange.

Liang Biao and his brothers all came to Ye Chen and knelt down under Ye Chen's shocked gaze.

His knees slammed into the rammed earth, making a dull thud.

"Brother Ye!" Liang Biao looked up, tears welling in his eyes, and said, "That cavalry general just now recognized us as deserters!"

"If it weren't for you, we would definitely be doomed!"

"You not only gave us food, but you also covered for us. We brothers really don't know how to repay your immense kindness!"

"If you don't mind, from now on you will be our leader, and we will follow your lead without question!"

His brothers remained silent, kneeling upright. The sincere gazes they gave Ye Chen spoke volumes!

Ye Chen smiled slightly, thinking, "I've just gained ten followers!"

These ten underlings are no ordinary men; they are real border soldiers, and also passionate young men who dare to rebel against the injustices of their superiors.

Now that Liang Kun is no longer a problem, it shouldn't be too difficult to discuss with Hong Chengye and arrange for them to join the horse herders.

Ye Chen reached out and helped Liang Biao up, nodding to him and saying, "I, Ye Chen, acknowledge you as my brothers."

"After I leave, I will leave Huangchen Pass to you. You must guard Huangchen Pass well."

Liang Biao nodded to Ye Chen and patted his chest, assuring him, "Don't worry, as long as I have a breath left, I will never lose Desolate Dust Pass!"

Ye Chen nodded to her, then looked at the villagers and said, "The pass is almost finished. You don't need to come while I'm gone, Ayu."

He looked at Smoker and the others, then said, "Take good care of Yao Yao. I'm leaving Huangchen Pass to you."

"Don't worry, Captain. With me, Old Ghost, here, I guarantee we won't lose Desolate Dust Pass!" Smoker patted his chest and assured him.

Ye Chen nodded slightly and walked towards the main room, saying, "If necessary, we can use our trump cards."

Ye Chen pushed open the door to the main room and saw Qin Mengyao sitting on the edge of the earthen bed, clutching a wooden hairpin tightly in her hand.

Seeing that it was Ye Chen who walked in, she quickly stood up.

"You're going to the border army camp?"

"Yes! The warhorses at the border camp have fallen ill, and General Luo has asked me to treat them. I should be back in a few days."

"While I'm away, Smoker and the others will take good care of you. If you feel it's inconvenient for you to live here alone, you can also go and stay in their village with Ah Yu and the others for a few days."

Qin Mengyao shook her head and said, "No, I'll stay here and wait for you to come back."

"Okay!" Ye Chen lowered his head and kissed her forehead, then stood up, walked out of the main room, and out of the Desolate Dust Pass.

Luo Kai and his cavalry squad, along with Chen Baiquan, were waiting by the pipe.

Ye Chen approached the cavalry squad and looked at Luo Kai, saying, "Luo Liangkun, I'm ready."

"Okay." Luo Kai nodded and looked at Chen Baiquan, saying, "I'll leave Liang Muchang's matter to you. I'll take him directly back to the border army camp."