Shao Sansheng walked over. "Young Master, what is it?" He had seen the chill and displeasure on Shao Pingbo's face.
Shao Pingbo said, "He told us to avoid contacting him as much as possible from now on."
Shao Sansheng gave an "Ah." "Why?"
Shao Pingbo sneered. "He's already sinking deeper and deeper. If he has the guts, he can kill me. If he doesn't dare smash the fish and tear the net, then it isn't up to him!" He turned back and said, "He's using Liu'er to threaten me..." He recounted the shopkeeper's warning.
Shao Sansheng's face immediately filled with worry.
On a slope, the Qi army made a brief probing attack, then receded like the tide, leaving behind a scattering of corpses.
A short while later, Gao Pin arrived at the forward position to personally inspect how effective his deployment was at holding the enemy back.
After making a round of the front line and confirming there were no major problems, he repeatedly emphasized the key points to the defending generals before leading his men back to the central command's garrison. It had now been moved to an abandoned little town, where the finest residence had been turned into a temporary central command tent.
Though conditions were limited, it was still far better than living in tents.
Upon returning to the room covered in maps, he reviewed the intelligence reports from every direction. After seeing a report from the Blackwater Bureau concerning enemy movements, Gao Ping seemed to remember something and suddenly asked, "Where is Lord Shao currently?"
The deputy general replied, "His whereabouts are still unknown. He has always kept his movements secret. Why is Commander-in-Chief concerned with his location?"
Gao Ping sighed. "This Lord Shao truly is capable. He returned to the Capital City and swept