Frontier Army Warrior

Chapter 1125 Don't be clueless

Miao Yong frowned and ordered, "Chen Dongping, you lead three hundred cavalry to block these pirates, quick!"

Upon receiving the order, Chen Dongping immediately raised his hand to signal his men to brake and turn the car around.

The constant rearranging made the whole team appear quite chaotic.

They turned to meet the enemy, but before their warhorses could even gain momentum, the pirates' cavalry were already upon them.

The team members hastily raised their weapons and, facing the oncoming pirates, gritted their teeth and charged forward.

When a cavalry charge, momentum and speed are key.

The pirate cavalry charged forward with overwhelming force, their speed already at its peak. Facing the Prime Minister's guards who had just turned around to meet them, they naturally had the upper hand in terms of momentum.

In addition, the pirates were fierce and agile, and their straight sword strikes were extremely powerful.

This caused chaos in Chen Dongping's 300-cavalry unit.

Miao Yong no longer cared about Chen Dongping; the Prime Minister was the main character he needed to protect. Without the Prime Minister, he was nothing.

He frantically urged his warhorse on, charging desperately toward the caravan.

At this moment, the caravan was in complete chaos, with everyone fighting their own battles. Countless servants and guards were already engaged in fierce fighting with the pirates.

Lin Feng had already seized a warhorse, and with his broadsword swung in a wide arc, he charged left and right as if he were in an empty field.

Every pirate he caught up with was cut in two with a single stroke, their blood splattering onto the yellow earth.

Seeing his unparalleled bravery, the pirate cavalry scattered from around Lin Feng and rushed into the chaotic caravan.

Three circles of pirates formed within the convoy, one around Prime Minister Miao Changfeng's carriage, where dozens of skilled warriors scattered the pirates.

Another group was next to Duan Jingqiu's vehicle, where dozens of guards fought bravely against the enemy, hindering the pirates' attack.

Another was Lin Feng, whose warhorse charged everywhere, slaughtering the pirates until they were utterly routed.

However, the convoy was too long, and many vehicles and personnel were killed by the pirates. Vehicles loaded with supplies were set on fire, emitting thick smoke.

Many laborers were hacked to the ground by the pirates, some rolling away in panic, others lying on the ground groaning in pain.

Lin Feng had no good solution either. The people there were specifically targeting the convoy, and they were all avoiding him, making it impossible for him to attend to anything else.

Seeing that Duan Jingqiu and the wooden-faced man's carriages were unharmed, he went to check on Miao Changfeng and found that there were no safety issues there either.

Lin Feng then began to pursue the pirates with peace of mind, killing as many as he could.

Miao Yong finally led his 300 cavalrymen back, waved for his guards to disperse and pursue the pirate cavalry.

In just over half an hour, amidst a chorus of whistles, the pirates began to flee, each choosing a direction and rushing out in a frenzy.

The guards also spurred their horses and gave chase.

Fearing he would be tricked again, Miao Yong immediately ordered a retreat, and all guards were to return to their posts and not be allowed to disperse and pursue the pirates.

As the pirate cavalry departed, the pirates who had been brutally attacking Chen Dongping's team also calmly withdrew, leaving behind a trail of corpses.

Of course, most of the corpses were members of the Prime Minister's guard.

They were utterly horribly slaughtered.

Miao Changfeng got out of the carriage, stood on the carriage shaft, and looked around.

The pirates had all left, and as far as the eye could see, smoke billowed above the caravan.

Countless laborers were hacked to death or wounded by the pirates, and were writhing on the ground, howling in pain.

This battle resulted in heavy casualties.

In addition, there were huge losses of supplies.

Miao Changfeng frowned and turned his head. The rear of the convoy remained relatively intact, with few vehicles on fire and far fewer casualties.

"The situation is rather dire. The pirates have actually penetrated deep into the heart of Luoyang. Your Highness, how should we deal with this?"

Prosecutor Feng Li also ran over from the side.

"It's good that Your Excellency is alright. I was terrified."

Miao Changfeng didn't look at him, but just sighed.

"Alas, this Miao Yong is courageous, but he lacks strategy."

The Prime Minister, standing below the carriage, inspected the gifts and bowed.

"The pirates are cunning, unlike the horse bandits. Captain Miao's carelessness was the cause of this, not a fault of the battle."

Miao Changfeng ignored his excuses and simply pondered.

"This Mu Chuan is no ordinary person."

This was the umpteenth time he had sighed in disbelief, yet he still couldn't see through the other person's true nature. The more he got to know him, the more mysterious and unpredictable he became.

Feng Li quickly said, "Mu Chuan's judgment is just that, not a certainty. On the battlefield, things change in an instant, and there are no invincible generals."

Miao Changfeng didn't want to listen to him and snorted.

"Go and check the extent of the damage. Let Miao Yong come to see me."

Feng Li bowed and agreed, then turned and left.

Miao Yong didn't need anyone to call him. Seeing the pirates leave, he immediately came to Miao Changfeng's carriage, jumped off his warhorse, knelt on one knee, and leaned over the carriage.

"Your Excellency, I am ashamed to admit that I have been tricked by the pirates."

He knew very well that he had made a mistake in command during this battle and was largely to blame.

Miao Changfeng said in the car, "Learn from your mistakes, study more and observe more, and don't be stubborn."

"Yes, Miao Yong knows he was wrong."

After he finished speaking, he had just stood up when he heard Miao Changfeng say softly.

"You could try to figure out why Mu Chuan was able to see the problem, or you could ask him for advice."

Miao Yong paused, a troubled look on his face.

It would be embarrassing to ask him to consult with Mu Chuan.

However, since the Prime Minister had spoken, he could not disobey and had no choice but to reluctantly agree.

Miao Changfeng sneered in the car: "Face is a small matter, life is a big matter. Don't be so irrational."

"Yes, my lord."

Miao Yong turned around and looked around for Mu Chuan's figure.

Fifteen minutes later, Chen Dongping returned with his cavalry. The force of three hundred men had been reduced by one-third, a devastating loss.

Even Chen Dongping himself was injured, covered in blood, and looked terrible.

Although it was already close to dusk, the convoy dared not stop for a moment, as the place was very unsafe and they needed to leave as soon as possible.

Everyone thought the same way, and no one gave any orders. They all unconsciously quickened their pace, hoping to escape danger as soon as possible.

Lin Feng sat on the carriage shaft. This was Duan Jingqiu's carriage, which was spacious and luxurious, pulled by four strong horses, and moved smoothly.

Duan Jingqiu had someone bring clean water and personally used a damp cloth to wipe the bloodstains off Lin Feng's body.

The carriage shaft was also wide, and the coachman led the horse forward, the two cleaning and talking at the same time.

"Sir, you saw the problem long ago, but unfortunately they didn't listen and suffered such a great loss. I wonder what the Prime Minister thinks about this."

Duan Jingqiu carefully wiped the seams of Lin Feng's armor.

"What are you thinking? They are close relatives. It's just a matter of losing a few guards. This Miao Changfeng is not a reckless person. He has already made preparations for the future."

"Well, as an outsider, you should be careful. See through many things but don't say them out loud, so as not to arouse jealousy."

Duan Jingqiu tried to persuade him.

Lin Feng laughed and said, "That's right. I didn't expect a young lady like you to have such insights. You are indeed exceptionally intelligent."

"Sir, you flatter me. Third Sister has been in business with her father since she was a child and has seen too much deceit and treachery. She is used to it."

Lin Feng said dismissively, "These people are hiding in their own circles. They'll suffer a great loss sooner or later. Their vision is too narrow."

Duan Jingqiu raised her head, her beautiful eyes filled with admiration.

“Sir, you are so capable that you naturally look down on these insignificant people. How can sparrows compare to swans?”

"You think highly of me."

"I still can't see your true height."

As the two were talking, they saw Miao Yong riding his warhorse over.