General Yang Ye Summons

The city gates opened, and Sheng Huai'an and the others dismounted, leading their horses into the city.

They looked at the magnificent warhorses, each one a superior steed.

General Sun Hao, the Martial Commandant, and the others gaped in astonishment.

These warhorses were enough to form an iron cavalry of over a thousand men.

Keep in mind, their Anning Army, with a strength of thirty thousand, only had two thousand cavalry.

The reason for this was naturally Great Wei's shortage of warhorses and lack of suitable grasslands for breeding them.

"General Sun!"

Seeing General Who Breaks the Barbarians, Sun Hao, come to greet them, Sheng Huai'an and his men quickly performed the military salute.

"No need for formalities. Did you go rob the Xiongnu cavalry? You've brought back so many good horses." Sun Hao's eyes gleamed as he looked at the warhorses.

"Martial Commandant!" Sheng Huai'an and the others also saluted the Martial Commandant.

After all, the Martial Commandant was their superior officer.

The Martial Commandant waved his hand, signaling Sheng Huai'an and the others to relax.

He looked at Sheng Huai'an, becoming increasingly curious. This kid truly had remarkable skills.

He and his subordinates had disappeared for five or six days and returned with so many warhorses.

"Reporting to the General, we did indeed go to raid the Xiongnu," Sheng Huai'an replied with a smile.

"Tell me more!" Sun Hao's interest was piqued.

He couldn't believe that these sixty-odd men Sheng Huai'an led possessed such capabilities?

Sheng Huai'an recounted their experiences over the past few days.

The Martial Commandant and the surrounding soldiers' mouths hung open, wide enough to fit eggs.

Their experience was truly fantastical: rampaging across the Xiongnu grasslands, killing countless enemies, yet their own casualties were negligible.

Although the account sounded simple, the execution would be incredibly difficult.

After all, they had never heard of such guerrilla warfare tactics before.

"Over a thousand warhorses, so much supplies, and so many enemies slain – this is a great achievement. I will report this to General Yang, and you will surely be greatly rewarded," Sun Hao said with a smile.

This kid was indeed extraordinary. Coupled with the merit from raiding the camp, if his cultivation were sufficient, he could be directly promoted to Commandant.

Moreover, looking at the aura emanating from Sheng Huai'an, he had already reached Martial Practitioner Great Perfection in such a short time.

Just a few days ago, this kid was still at the Martial Disciple realm?!

His cultivation speed was even more monstrous than the prodigies from the great sects and noble families.

The return of Sheng Huai'an and his men, along with the warhorses and abundant supplies, quickly spread throughout the Anning Army.

"Wang and the others are actually still alive!?" Zhang Da Niu's eyes widened upon hearing this.

The Old Soldier glanced at Zhang Da Niu. "Did you really wish for them to die?"

"No, that's not what I meant. I mean, they're actually alive again."

"Bah, no, I mean, they weren't beheaded by the Xiongnu."

"Shut up!" The Old Soldier couldn't stand it any longer.

If you can't speak properly, then just be quiet.

Zhang Da Niu scratched his head and obediently fell silent. He was simply too excited to hear that Sheng Huai'an and the others were alive, and his words had slipped out.

The warhorses and supplies were handed over to the Anning Army, while the gold, silver, and jewels they acquired were theirs to keep.

The surrendered supplies and warhorses would earn them considerable military merit and rewards.

Especially among the supplies were many healing pills.

Sheng Huai'an and his men were arranged to rest.

On the city wall, Yang Ye looked at the Xiongnu army's encampment, his brow furrowed.

"The Xiongnu army has reinforced!"

The other four generals, seeing the Xiongnu army's reinforcement, wore expressions of worry.

"The border is in critical condition, and they ignore it, still fighting for that position. What do the border civilians mean to them?" General Polu, Zhao Yong'an, exclaimed in exasperation.

"Hush, mind your words!" Yang Ye shot Zhao Yong'an a glare.

How could such words be spoken so carelessly!?

Zhao Yong'an then realized he had spoken out of turn.

Although the other generals said nothing, they, like Zhao Yong'an, harbored some dissatisfaction and anger.

The great battle at Anning Pass had lasted for over twenty days, and now the Xiongnu had reinforced again. Anning Pass was in grave danger, yet no reinforcements from the imperial court had arrived.

How could this not anger the generals defending the pass?

"Kill!"

The war continued, with Xiongnu bodies falling from the city walls. Soldiers on the walls were also targeted and shot by Xiongnu cavalry.

"Wuwuwu..."

The war horns sounded so desolate.

By the time the great battle reached this point, the garrison at Anning Pass had already lost more than half of its forces to the Xiongnu army.

The soldiers sent from the commanderies and counties in the rear were few in number; it was merely a perfunctory gesture.

Currently, Anning Pass relied entirely on the desperate defense of its garrison.

Sheng Huai'an and the others, resting in the military camp, were lazily basking in the sun, enjoying a rare moment of peace.

During those five or six days on the grasslands, they had been on edge, never feeling truly secure.

If it weren't for the strict curfew in the city and the ongoing war, Sheng Huai'an would have wanted to take his men to the House of Eternal Spring for some revelry, to relieve stress and cultivate their spirits.

The war came to an end at dusk. The setting sun was blood-red, and the world was filled with a chilling aura.

The Xiongnu army retreated, leaving behind thousands of corpses.

In the evening, Sheng Huai'an had planned to visit the old soldier, but General Yang Ye summoned him, so he had to go see General Yang Ye first.

Yang Ye, the highest-ranking general of the Anning Pass garrison, was the General Who Pacifies the North, a fifth-rank general, and a Grandmaster-level expert.

If not for Yang Ye guarding Anning Pass, it would have long been trampled flat by the Xiongnu's iron cavalry.

Being summoned by General Yang Ye made Sheng Huai'an somewhat apprehensive.

Regardless of the other man's status or cultivation, Sheng Huai'an had to look up to him now and face him carefully.

"General, Sheng Huai'an has arrived!" The messenger brought Sheng Huai'an to Yang Ye's war room.

"Bring him in!" Yang Ye's voice came from within the war room.

It was steady and authoritative!

Sheng Huai'an was led into the war room, where all five Brigade Generals were present.

Sheng Huai'an looked at the six men; these six were the highest-ranking commanders of Anning Pass.

"Greetings, General Yang, esteemed generals!"

Everyone sized up Sheng Huai'an as he bowed. Facing the gazes of the generals, Sheng Huai'an felt immense pressure.

Every person present was a Martial Practitioner above the Xiantian realm. Even though they had reined in their auras, the gravitas accumulated from years in the military was still very heavy.

"No need for formalities. This is the rising young general of our Anning Pass. He truly has a distinguished appearance," Yang Ye said with a smile upon seeing Sheng Huai'an.

Based on his military merits, Sheng Huai'an was qualified to be appointed a Commandant and lead a battalion.

"Indeed, he is quite capable. You can take credit for that night's surprise attack on the enemy camp," General Polu, Zhao Yong'an, said with a smile.

"He dares to fight and dares to take risks. He has the potential to become a great general in the future," one of the Brigade Generals praised.

"I'm short of a Battalion Commander and Centurion under my command. How about it, are you interested in joining my regiment?" Pacification General Li Daoru said with a smile, looking at Sheng Huai'an.

"Old Li, it's not right for you to poach someone right in front of me!" Sun Hao immediately interjected.

Sheng Huai'an's Seventh Battalion was under his command.

"You can't say that. This isn't poaching; it's just that the position of Centurion is more suitable for him. Placing him in your regiment would be a waste of his talent," Li Daoru said, holding Sheng Huai'an in high regard.

He had brains, dared to charge forward, and was decisive in battle.

Sheng Huai'an was stunned. Why were these big shots starting to fight over him?

Was he that outstanding and eye-catching? Why were these generals paying so much attention to him?

"Alright, stop arguing. I have other plans for this young man," Yang Ye said.

Seeing this, the generals realized that he intended to make great use of this young man!

Yang Ye looked at Sheng Huai'an and smiled, saying, "Sheng Huai'an, you were a scholar before, drafted into service. Your first battle showcased remarkable archery talent. Later, the old soldier taught you military cultivation techniques, and you displayed extraordinary martial arts talent, fought bravely, and were decisive in battle."

Sheng Huai'an was shocked and somewhat taken aback. Had they already investigated him?!

"Don't be afraid. I'm not investigating your background. I've called you here because I have something for you to do." Yang Ye spoke.

"Please, General, tell me!" Sheng Huai'an said respectfully.

Yang Ye nodded, "Today, the Xiongnu army has begun reinforcing their troops again, with an estimated fifty thousand soldiers. We have no reinforcements."

Sheng Huai'an frowned. Another fifty thousand troops, and they still had no reinforcements. This was not good news.

"I've heard about your actions these past few days. Now, I need you to lead troops and go to the grasslands again. Do you dare to go?" Yang Ye stared at Sheng Huai'an.

He had heard from Sun Hao about Sheng Huai'an's actions leading troops on the grasslands these past few days, which was why he wanted Sheng Huai'an to cause trouble on the grasslands again.

"Of course, this matter is very dangerous, and I won't force you. I'll give you two days to consider, and you can give me your answer then."

"No need. I can go, but I have one condition," Sheng Huai'an immediately said.

Going to the grasslands to kill enemies at his own discretion was better than killing enemies while defending the city.

Possessing the Slaughter System, he could only grow stronger quickly by killing in battle.

Therefore, he did not refuse the mission.

"Oh, tell me, as long as I can do it, I will satisfy you." Yang Ye saw that Sheng Huai'an had agreed without hesitation and nodded with a satisfied smile.

"I want more soldiers," Sheng Huai'an said.

"Alright, I'll give you five hundred cavalry and promote you to Battalion Commander. Just go to the grasslands and disrupt the Xiongnu army's grain supply," Yang Ye said.

Sheng Huai'an was stunned. He was getting promoted again?

A Battalion Commander was a chiliarch, commanding a thousand men, a military officer of the eighth rank.

"Remember, you only need to attack and harass the Xiongnu troops transporting grain. You don't need to do much else," Yang Ye instructed.

"I guarantee I will complete the mission!" Sheng Huai'an saluted with a military bow.

"Go down and rest for two days. I will select five hundred elite cavalry to give to you. Whether you can delay the Xiongnu army's attack on the city depends on you," Yang Ye nodded.

Sheng Huai'an hadn't expected that after just returning, he would have to go to the grasslands again.