I was kicked out of the house, and I was reborn and became the emperor

After an hour of bloody fighting, the team led by Fang Yi and Fang Bo finally returned triumphantly in the dawn light.

The tired soldiers dragged their heavy steps into the Ningjin city gate, their horses neighing and their armor colliding with each other making crisp sounds.

"Your Excellency, I led two thousand soldiers to help, but I only brought back one hundred and five hundred people!"

Fang Yi looked ashamed.

Although this is the best result he can achieve!

Inside the city, Ningjin prefect Wu Minbo had been waiting for a long time. Seeing more than a thousand soldiers returning, he felt mixed emotions.

At this moment, he had a deeper understanding of Fang Yi's ability - being able to preserve most of the troops and retreat unscathed under disadvantageous circumstances is something that no ordinary person can do.

"Fang Yi, you have made an invaluable contribution in this battle. It is truly a blessing for our army!"

There was a hint of sincere admiration in Wu Minbo's words; his voice was not loud, but it was loud enough to reach the ears of everyone present.

However, just as he was about to praise Fang Yi highly, Fang Bo on the side had a complicated expression.

Wu Minbo keenly noticed this strangeness and turned to ask Fang Bo: "Which army are you from?"

Fang Bo hesitated for a moment, and finally spoke: "I am the general of Yunzhou City, and I used to be the deputy general of Fang Fan, the son of Marquis Wuwei. But this time, we were attacked by surprise, and the young marquis chose to retreat..."

As Fang Bo spoke, everyone realized how shameless Fang Fan was.

After hearing this, Wu Minbo was furious and slammed the table so hard that the teacup on the table jumped up.

"How can this be! I will report this act of betrayal to the court. This matter cannot be left unresolved!"

After calming down a little, Wu Minbo turned to Fang Bo, his eyes softened: "So, Fang Bo, what are your plans now?"

Fang Bo straightened his back, his eyes were sharp: "I hope to stay in Ningjin City and follow Captain Fang Yi, even if I start as an ordinary soldier!"

As soon as these words were spoken, there was silence all around, and everyone was shocked by Fang Bo's determination.

What courage and determination it takes to give up your original status and be willing to start over!

You know, he was the one appointed by Marquis Wuwei to protect Fang Fan.

Naturally, his own abilities are quite outstanding.

Wu Minbo's heart was in turmoil, and his evaluation of Fang Yi couldn't help but improve a little.

Being able to make a military general voluntarily give up his official career and willingly follow him, Fang Yi's personal charm and leadership ability have undoubtedly reached a height that ordinary people can hardly achieve.

Wu Minbo said to Fang Yi: "Since Fang Bo has your approval, you will be in charge of the matter. As for the Marquis of Wuwei, I will negotiate with him myself."

His words revealed his impatience with the years of tolerance of the Wuwei Marquisate. If he had not taken into account the emperor's far-reaching plans, he would have been unwilling to intervene long ago.

He lied about military intelligence, imposed heavy taxes, and oppressed the people.

Wu Minbo recorded all of these events in a book.

All we need now is an opportunity!

As long as this opportunity arises, Wu Minbo guarantees that he can knock down Wuwei Hou in one go!

Fang Yi nodded and responded: "From today on, Fang Bo will be my centurion."

Fang Bo originally thought that he could only start as a low-level soldier, but he did not expect Fang Yi to give him such an important task.

Excited, Fang Bo knelt down without hesitation to express his gratitude.

After the incident was over, several people began to discuss follow-up countermeasures.

Wu Minbo turned to Fang Yi and asked, "The Jurchens have suffered setbacks one after another, so they will surely not give up. How do you think they will act?"

Fang Yi stared at the military map in front of him, frowning slightly: "The Jurchens have suffered consecutive defeats and will definitely seek revenge. In today's battle, I estimate that their vanguard force is far more than 20,000, and the follow-up reinforcements may be as many as 40,000!"

Fang Bo nodded in agreement, confirming Fang Yi's judgment.

"This huge military force means they can't maintain the battle line for long, so they have to fight quickly and decisively."

Fang Yi's words were somewhat certain, "Fighting to support the war is their way of survival. The lack of the habit of storing food means that capturing cities has become their only way out."

Hearing this, Wu Minbo pondered for a moment and said resolutely: "Then we must make Ningjin City impregnable and impeccable in defense!"

However, Fang Yi examined the map for a long time, and suddenly pointed to the distant Yumen Pass, with an indescribable worry flashing in his eyes.

"No, I feel like this is different. Yumen Pass may be a variable."

Wu Minbo pondered for a while after hearing this, and finally shook his head and rejected it: "This idea is too risky. The terrain of Yumen Pass is not conducive to cavalry, and the Jurchens will have no chance to take advantage of it."

Although Fang Yi nodded to show his understanding, the inexplicable uneasiness in his heart was difficult to dispel.

……

Three days later.

Yunzhou City, in the courtyard of Wuwei Marquis Mansion.

Fang Fan knelt in front of Marquis Wuwei, his young face filled with reluctance and grievance.

"Dad, you have to make the decision for me!"

Fang Fan's voice was choked with sobs, and every word he said was like a sharp arrow that shot into Marquis Wuwei's heart.

"I had already led the Fang family's cavalry to attack the heartland of the Jurchens, and victory was within reach. Who would have thought that Fang Yi, the cunning Fang Yi, seemed to have unpredictable abilities. I don't know how he learned the whereabouts of our army, and took advantage of our full-scale charge to attack from the rear."

When Fang Fan said this, tears welled up in his eyes and he clenched his hands into fists, as if he was trying his best to suppress the anger and pain in his heart.

"He, Fang Yi, for that little bit of false reputation and merit, actually murdered the soldiers of the Great Zhou! Our Fang family's cavalry, loyal and brave, fought bloody battles, but was ambushed and defeated! I am unwilling to accept this, and I am even more heartbroken for the hundreds of loyal souls who suffered for no reason..."

Having said this, Fang Fan could no longer control himself. Tears slid down his cheeks, dripping onto his clothes, splashing up sad water drops.

He was certain in his heart that Fang Yi must have died. After all, with only two thousand soldiers fighting against an overwhelming enemy force, no one could survive unless they were a true god of war.

What's more, Fang Bo, who held the secrets, also disappeared with the wind, and those secrets were buried under the earth.

The mansion was silent, with only Fang Fan's crying echoing. After hearing his son's words, Marquis Wuwei's eyes seemed to be burning with rage. He slammed the table with his palm, causing the teacups to jump and make crisp sounds.

"How ridiculous! Fang Yi is such a ruthless guy! It would be fine if he died, but he even implicated our Fang family cavalry and ruined our strategic plan. His crime is truly unforgivable!"

But soon, Marquis Wuwei's eyes became deep and his brows were furrowed.

"Having said that, if Fang Yiruo really died, it would have relieved a major hidden danger from my heart. In recent days, I have always felt that his behavior was different, as if he was hiding some secret, which made me uneasy..."

Hearing Marquis Wuwei's words, Fang Fan revealed a sinister smile.

"In that case, coming here is a good thing!"

The two of them seemed to have determined that the dead Fang family soldiers were not as important as their own peace of mind!