Its been a month since I parted ways with Honghaiyang.

  The Kaisa people did not attack the city again in the end, because the follow-up troops of the Great Han army also arrived soon after. This was truly a relief force, with tens of thousands of troops stationed near the military camp, and they were at a stalemate with the Kaisa people for several days. After a dozen or so skirmishes, the Great Han army finally repelled the Kaisa people beyond the national border. However, Xu Haifeng did not witness these situations with his own eyes, but rather heard them through hearsay.

  Due to the severe injuries of all personnel, they were able to return to Xijing City in the rear for treatment. Among these people, Xu Haifengs injury was the lightest, and he had only lost too much blood. The more than 100 people who returned this time received heroic treatment, enjoying the best food, accommodation, and medical care. After several days of rest, Xu Haifeng had recovered by half, but the lost blood could not be replenished for the time being, so he had to wait until later to slowly recover.

  In the rear, they were received by a deputy director of the Logistics Department. Such high-standard treatment made them feel honored and surprised. Xu Haifeng was nervous in his heart, secretly ordering everyone not to disperse or cause trouble, and to focus on recovering from their injuries. Although there were abundant supplies and complete medical materials now, compared to the miraculous effect of his blood wine, the recovery speed of the crowd could be described as slow as a snail.

  In fact, during those twenty-odd days of being besieged, almost everyone had suffered fatal injuries to the point of completely losing their combat effectiveness. As long as they still had a breath left in them, after drinking Xu Haifengs blood wine, they would recover within an hour, refreshed and revitalized; otherwise, it would have been impossible for them to create such a miracle.

  That generals name is Tong Yifeng, hes over 50 years old, and his direction is different from that of the Red Ocean. He didnt become a general by relying on military achievements, but rather by relying on his good abacus skills and slowly working his way up. This kind of person is what people usually call an "old slick". But its precisely this kind of old slick who has a keen sense of small talk and knows how to adapt to the situation. He knew that Xu Haifeng and others achievements this time were not trivial, and more importantly, they had earned the appreciation of General Gu Daojin, which would make their future career path smooth. At this moment, when their military achievements have not been recognized and their status is low, its the best opportunity to invest in relationships.

  Every day, Tong Yi would send a variety of fresh fruits and melons from the logistics department to their courtyard, where they were staying. As for Xu Haifengs inquiries, he would answer them one by one, without any reservation.

  Through Tong Yifengs explanation, Xu Haifeng finally roughly understood what had happened in recent days.

  A month ago, the Caesarians suddenly launched a large-scale military operation and started an all-out war. The soldiers of the Great Han Empire resisted stubbornly, but were forced to retreat hundreds of miles under the sudden attack. However, at this time, the Great Han army led by Gu Dao discovered that the Caesarians deployment had problems and seemed to be powerless to follow up. This change made them suspicious and uncertain, knowing that the Caesarians dared to launch such a large-scale attack suddenly, obviously the plan was not prepared in one or two days, how could there be such a big mistake? They were so secretive that most people thought it was a trap.

  However, at this moment, the Red Ocean Army Corps borrowed from the north arrived smoothly and even ambushed Caesars camp on the way. From the mouths of prisoners, they learned the truth.

  Twenty days of continuous bombardment by the Caesarian forces failed to breach the defenses of a fortified camp, which was the first line of defense at the border between the two countries. This fortress was like a sharp blade stuck in the heart of the Caesarians, making them restless day and night. To eliminate this thorn in their side, they repeatedly mobilized troops and dispatched generals, but no matter how hard they tried, they failed to achieve any results, instead losing tens of thousands of elite soldiers, which led to a delay in their overall plan and exacerbated the shortage of manpower.

  After multiple interrogations, they finally confirmed the accuracy of this message.

  Gu Dao Yan had been a soldier for his whole life, and he immediately realized the importance of this intelligence. He made a prompt decision, ordering the news to be spread throughout the army, and immediately formulated a comprehensive counterattack plan. As the saying goes, heroes respect heroes, and soldiers admire this kind of unyielding, brave and powerful iron-blooded man. Many fist teams volunteered to take on the vanguard mission, swearing to rescue these generals who had brought glory to the Great Han military.

  Among all the troops, however, it was the gun cavalry from the Northern Red Ocean Legion that had the fastest speed, so Gu Dao Yan appointed them as the vanguard to reinforce first. In Gu Dao Yans opinion, if the military camp could hold out for so many days, even if they managed to keep it intact, it would already be a last-ditch effort. Therefore, he only asked the direction of the horn to advance quickly and save as much as possible, even if it meant abandoning the military camp.

  However, no one could have imagined that Xu Haifeng and others not only had enough defense, but also had the power to attack. After seeing the Red Oceans Gun Cavalry, Qin Yong was ordered to go into battle, with a mere hundred or so people rushing into the enemys formation of tens of thousands, facing an enemy force one hundred times their own, without any fear, and even causing extreme chaos among the enemy at one point, forcing them to adjust their formation. In this situation, Fang Xiangming and others were filled with bloodlust, which was also the main reason why Fang Xiangming could give the order to launch a full-force attack without hesitation when facing an enemy force ten times his own.

  Fortunately, the direction of the horn was timely and ordered, otherwise, by the time the Caesarian formation had been adjusted, he might not have achieved such a brilliant victory.

  With three thousand breaking thirty thousand, such a battle achievement shocked the whole army. The morale of the Han army was boosted by a hundred times, and the morale that had been low due to the surprise attack by the Caesarians earlier was completely restored. On the contrary, the Caesarians morale was severely low, and they lost a total of 80,000 elite soldiers in front of this military camp. In the end, with insufficient troops, they could only retreat with their tails between their legs.

  Within a month, the two sides exchanged offense and defense, and the Han army not only recovered all lost ground but also advanced greatly, expanding its territory by nearly 100 miles. Due to the urgent military situation on the front line, it was difficult to meet at times. As the saying goes, "an opportunity missed is gone forever," so with Guo Da as the leader, the various generals personally went to the front line to direct the battle and strive for the maximum expansion of the victory.

  The turning point of this battle was the war between the Red Ocean Cavalry and the Caesar Legion, and their victory was mainly due to the efforts of Xu Haifeng and others who defended the city wall for more than 20 days. So when Xu Haifeng and others returned to the rear, they received super hospitality which was well-deserved. Although they did not receive any rewards for the time being, the merits they had achieved were too great, and even a fool knew that once this battle came to an end, the greatest reward would definitely belong to them.

  The old general Guo Ziyi has been operating in the West for many years, and he has always been known for his integrity and fairness. Therefore, their first achievement is to nail the board - they cant run away. In times of war, military achievements are paramount, and the rewards will certainly not disappoint.

  After fully understanding, Xu Haifeng finally put his mind at ease, thinking of the glory and wealth that followed, his heart was also jumping with joy. The days passed quickly under the anxious mood. Before waiting for Gu Daos summons, Xu Haifeng saw an old friend first, Bian Jiang from the Northern Red Ocean Army, Directional General.

  "Little brother, its been several days since we last met, youre looking very spirited!"

  Xu Haifeng, who was chatting with Tongyi in the hospital, looked up in surprise and immediately saw a heartfelt smile on Fang Zhongs rugged face. He looked dusty and sandy, and it turned out that he had just returned from the front line and came to find Xu Haifeng without even washing up.

  "Junior officer reporting to General!" Xu Haifeng immediately stood up, clasped his fists and bowed. Although the deputy general was the lowest rank among generals, he was still a general after all, and far above Xus humble status as a low-ranking soldier. Xu naturally didnt dare neglect the formalities.

  "Alas, where did so many courtesy come from." Xiang Ming rushed over, grabbed Xu Haifeng and said loudly: "At that time, the military situation was urgent, and I couldnt talk to my brother in detail. However, among the people of today, there are only a few who are worthy of my respect, but Brother is absolutely one of them. If you still think this rough man is pleasing to the eye, then please call me Big Brother."

  "How can I, a humble official, dare to take on this role?" Xǔ Hǎifēng couldnt quite grasp the meaning behind Fāngs words, but judging from his expression, these words were absolutely sincere and not just lip service. He felt a surge of warmth in his heart, and fortunately, he had gotten along well with Tóng Yīfēng over the past few days, who had shared some official etiquette with him, so for now, he didnt dare to rashly agree.

  "Haha, this isnt a military camp, we dont need to address each other by rank." He paused for a moment, then said seriously: "Younger brother is one of the bravest warriors in the world, why are you being so wishy-washy? If its something that needs to be said, just say it straightforwardly like a man."

  Its come to this, and any further excuses would be pretentious or truly looking down on people. Xu Haifeng didnt want to make enemies over this, but most importantly, he had always admired Fang Xing, and now that he had the chance to meet him, he was overjoyed. He bowed deeply and said, "In that case, junior has met senior."

  He stood still, not dodging or avoiding, and smiled as he accepted the bow. Then he helped Xu Haifeng up, saying: "Good, today I can make friends with you, this brother, its worth my thousand-mile journey from Beijiang to come and help."

  "Big brother, this is the Logistics Departments Tong Yifeng Pianjiang. We owe our smooth recovery to his meticulous care on our return." Xu Haifeng hastily introduced Tong Yifeng to Fangxiang Ming: "General Tong, this is the former Pianjiang of the Red Ocean Vanguard of the North Border Great Camp, Lord Fangxiang Ming."

  "Ive long admired your great name, General Fangs prestige has spread throughout the army. Half a month ago, you led three thousand iron cavalry to defeat Caesars thirty thousand strong array, earning you the title of the greatest general of our time!" Tong Yifeng hastily greeted him, having heard of his military achievements and wanting to make his acquaintance in a proper manner, and at the same time, he patted the horse that had just galloped over.

  "Im not worthy, if were talking about the number one general of this dynasty, I think only Qin Yong, a brave warrior under my brothers command, is qualified to be mentioned alongside." Fang Xiangming patted Xu Haifeng on the back with a big hand and chuckled softly. From his attitude, it was clear that he didnt take Tong Yifeng seriously.