Chapter 1322

But now, he truly knew that martial arts are lacking when needed, and he hated himself for not practicing harder in the beginning.

On the side.

A figure walked up, accompanied by a sound.

"Captain Wang, this official has good news and bad news. Which one do you want to hear first?"

Gao Yang came with his hands behind his back, his voice ringing out.

With no one around, Wang Xiao's expression was dark and unclear as he said, "The bad news!"

"The bad news is that the Xiongnu prince Batel sent someone to deliver a letter of challenge, agreeing to the decisive battle, asking this official not to move the Xiongnu Great E'shi, and setting the battle location at Wudi!"

Wang Xiao's pupils shrank, then he asked, "Wudi?"

Gao Yang said indifferently, "It's about fifty miles from our army camp. The terrain there is special and difficult to launch a surprise attack!"

"And since the Xiongnu agreed so quickly, it's estimated they won't talk about martial virtue and have equipped two or even three times the troops."

Upon hearing this, Wang Xiao's mouth twitched.

It really was: the more you worry about something, the more it happens.

The Xiongnu really had several times his own troops, and with that hatred, it was estimated that the first target would be him.

This battle was dangerous!

"Then may I ask Lord Gao, what is the good news?" Wang Xiao asked.

"The good news is that from now on, this official won't do anything bad. These eight hundred personal guards, besides the brothers who died in the surprise attack, the Da Qian soldiers who filled their ranks are also the bravest elites in the army!"

"And the weapons this official prepared from Changan, Captain Wang can use them as normal."

Upon hearing this, Wang Xiao was stunned.

What kind of good news was this?

But looking at Gao Yang's sincere face, he really had nothing to say.

Yes.

Gao Yang not doing anything bad in the dark was already the best news.

Otherwise, his life really wouldn't be enough for Gao Yang to play with.

Gao Yang also looked at the boundless starry sky, as if chatting casually, "Although this official tricked you, since ancient times, wealth is sought in danger. Although this battle is dangerous, if you can capture the Chanyu's son alive, you, Wang Xiao, will rise to prominence from now on."

"Even if you don't capture him, as long as you rout the Xiongnu elites and deal them a heavy blow, it will also be a great merit."

Wang Xiao said with a fake smile, "Even if I establish merit, it will just be making a wedding dress for Lord Gao."

Gao Yang shook his head and said, "People in the world are not fools. Whether you win or lose, this matter cannot be hidden."

"Besides, with General Wang Lao's character, if you capture the Chanyu's son alive, would he not expose all of this?"

"The peace-seeking faction in the court also won't let this official enjoy this great merit. Captain Wang is ultimately too young. If there were no benefits to the matter, would General Wang Lao loosen his mouth?"

Although it was strange to be lectured by Gao Yang, who was much younger than him.

But he had to say that Gao Yang was right. Wu Zhao was not a fool, and she wouldn't let a meritorious official feel cold-hearted.

Thinking this way, Wang Xiao felt much better.

Wang Xiao stared at Gao Yang, his expression somewhat complex and also somewhat confused.

"Lord Gao, why tell this subordinate these things?"

Gao Yang smiled and said, "Just chatting casually. If Captain Wang insists on a reason, then maybe this official is too bored."

"Bored?"

Wang Xiao was stunned. What kind of reason was this?

Sensing Wang Xiao's confusion, Gao Yang said with a face full of lament, "The Prince of Honor is gone, the Prime Minister is gone, the Empress Dowager is gone. This court is as lonely as snow!"

Hearing this lament, Wang Xiao was stunned.

Is this bastard putting on an act for no reason?

Gao Yang turned back, his eyes like stars, and said indifferently, "Captain Wang, don't you want to revitalize the prestige of the Wang family? Don't you want to one day avenge General Wang Lao's 'Piao Ji' Grand General title?"

Once these words were out, Wang Xiao's gaze dodged.

"Lord Gao, this subordinate doesn't understand these words."

Gao Yang chuckled and said indifferently, "In front of this official, there is no need to cover up, and no need."

"Because this official is giving Captain Wang a chance to catch up, but I'm afraid you will be like the Top Scholar Cui, unable to even see this official's shadow until the end."

"Captain Wang, don't let this official down."

After speaking, Gao Yang turned and strode away.

Wang Xiao stared at Gao Yang's gradually departing back, the words Gao Yang had just said echoing in his mind.

This bastard, he's still putting on an act!

After the astonishment, Wang Xiao reignited his confidence, his eyes filled with powerful fighting spirit.

Gao Yang was right; this time... was a hard-won opportunity for him!

"Xiongnu prince, you're finished, you're truly finished!"

Wang Xiao muttered to himself, no longer fearing the battle.

So what if there are triple the troops? According to Gao Yang's configuration, breaking the enemy is absolutely no problem!

"..."

Inside the tent.

Gao Yang lay on the dry mattress, his whole body feeling greatly relaxed.

He pulled up the quilt, preparing to have a beautiful sleep.

But at this time.

Gao Tianlong lifted the tent and walked in.

As soon as he entered, he asked Gao Yang, "This old man heard that you just found Wang Xiao and chatted for a while?"

"Why is that?"

Seeing this, Gao Yang said very honestly, "To stimulate Captain Wang's fighting spirit, so he will fight bravely to kill the enemy, and capture that Xiongnu prince alive to avenge my grandson's hatred."

Gao Tianlong: "..."

Making others risk their lives to avenge your own hatred, right?

But immediately after, Gao Tianlong asked again, "Then why did you go as soon as the Xiongnu letter of challenge arrived?"

"In such a hurry?"

Gao Yang still said very honestly, "Nothing else, I'm afraid of capsizing in the gutter."

"The news that came back isn't too good. Sun Er is afraid that Captain Wang might be impulsive for a moment, unable to think straight, and while grandson is sleeping, or while grandson is unprepared, stab me with a knife, or bribe the confidants in the army to stab me with a knife—that would be a huge loss."

"Therefore, I must give him a shot of adrenaline and pour him some chicken soup."

"Is... is this true?"