The cousin is beautiful but ruthless.

Chapter 162 Internal and external cooperation

With Chen Jianshan's help, things went much more smoothly for Ji Yuxiu and Shen Hanyu.

Whenever she had time, Ji Yuxiu would come and tell Shen Hanyu about the progress.

Shen Hanyu calculated the time and realized that it was almost New Year's Eve.

This matter should have been resolved before New Year's Eve; it turns out so much time has passed.

When I was in Chang'an, I didn't realize how fast time flew by, but it's different when I'm out doing business.

After tidying up her things, she realized that although she had been quite cold these past few days, Ji Yuxiu had given her some frostbite ointment, and she was feeling a little better after it healed.

When Pei Du brought the leaves over again, Shen Hanyu knew they were about to make their move.

With martial law in effect at the border, Shen Hanyu hadn't contacted Muyu Village in the past few days. She planned to bring Wei Jianfeng over when she was about to leave the border.

Wei Jianfeng's identity is special, so he cannot stay at the border.

"Don't go anywhere for the next few days."

Although Jin Chui and Miao Cui are usually very well-behaved, Shen Hanyu still gave them a reminder.

The two quickly assured each other that they would not cause any trouble for the people at the border during this critical moment.

Ji Yuxiu led her troops out, while Chen Jianshan remained in the camp to command.

Zhang Fengzhi only then realized what they were going to do.

"General, Pei Du is really not dead?"

Chen Jianshan looked at the map, speechless.

"At a time like this, do you still want him to die?"

If Pei Du dies, their mission today will absolutely not succeed.

Zhang Fengzhi knew he had misspoke and that he was not capable enough, so he didn't need to lead the team this time. He only needed to protect Chen Jianshan in the camp.

Looking at the strong winds blowing outside, it seems even the wind is on their side today.

Ji Yuxiu rode her tall horse and glanced at the foreign territory to the west.

After fighting for so many years, we've forced them to retreat to this place. If we succeed now, we can make them retreat even further.

"Wait for the signal."

Ji Yuxiu raised her hand, signaling them to stop advancing, as this spot was right at the limit of their distance.

Upon seeing them, the foreign tribes immediately reported to their commander that chaos had broken out in their camp again.

With the two sides locked in a standoff, Ji Yuxiu didn't rush to make a move, knowing that Pei Du was still inside the foreign tribe's camp.

The head coach didn't show up, just like Chen Jianshan.

The person opposite was looking at Ji Yuxiu.

"Ji Yuxiu, we've had some peace and quiet for so long, why the need to push things to the brink?"

Both sides were severely weakened at the time, and they had retreated for some time. Unexpectedly, Ji Yuxiu and her group ran into them again so soon.

Ji Yuxiu did not answer; what she needed to do now was to stabilize the current situation.

Pei Du stayed in the camp, while some of the men were transferred outside. During this time, he had figured out the situation here, so he easily found the place.

"Sir, the firewood is ready."

Several other people who had been captured and forced to do hard labor, like him, jogged over.

Pei Du sensed the wind direction and said, "The wind is blowing well today; the fire can get very big."

The group smiled upon hearing this.

Not long after Pei Du finished speaking, flames soared into the sky from all around the camp, and even the main tent caught fire.

Seeing the flames and thick smoke, Ji Yuxiu smiled and pointed behind her: "Do you want to take a look behind you?"

The foreign soldiers turned around and saw that their tents had been stolen.

The leader glared at Ji Yuxiu, who then raised her spear.

"kill!"

The people behind Ji Yuxiu rushed over with her.

The foreign tribes' camp was thrown into complete chaos by the fire.

Everyone was busy putting out the fire. The commander-in-chief came out of the main tent, and a gust of wind blew over, causing the fire to spread rapidly.

Pei Du led his men carrying buckets, pretending to put out a fire, but then ran out while delivering a military report from the front.

"It's chaotic up ahead, let's find a place to hide first."

Pei Du settled the people behind him and then turned and went somewhere else.

Pei Du was not satisfied with just this much. He returned to his tent. Ji Yuxiu and her men had not yet broken in, so now was his only chance.

Ji Yuxiu didn't know what Pei Du was doing inside, and she needed to get there as soon as possible.

Shen Hanyu didn't see the firelight over there, but she knew that troops were being mobilized from the main camp.

"It's so lively outside."

Jin Chui peeked out of the tent, but Miao Cui pulled him back.

"Don't go out, it's too dangerous."

Miao Cui did as Shen Hanyu said, and she couldn't let Jin Chui make any mistakes.

Shen Hanyu stayed in the tent, warming herself by the charcoal fire. "This battle will probably last for a few days. Let's just wait for news. It'll be fine as long as Yuxiu comes back."

And then there's Pei Du. Shen Hanyu always felt that Pei Du wanted to pull off something big this time. In fact, he had already done a great job this time, but Pei Du's behavior last time made Shen Hanyu feel that something was amiss.

"I'm a little worried," Shen Hanyu said softly.

She was holding a hand warmer, but Chen Jianshan hadn't sent her any messages.

Jin Chui didn't understand what it meant, so he asked.

"Young lady, didn't you say this was a sure thing? Why are you still worried?"

"I'm worried about your young master."

Shen Hanyu didn't elaborate, as it was hard to say what might have happened if Pei Du hadn't done anything else.

Ji Yuxiu fought her way forward, and they got closer and closer to the camp. She even found the other people, but she didn't see Pei Du.

Where is Pei Du?

The group looked puzzled, seemingly unaware of the name.

Ji Yuxiu described it to them, and they finally remembered who Pei Du was.

"It seems he went back."

Someone spoke up weakly.

"Judging from the direction he walked, it seemed like he was heading back to the other tribes."

Ji Yuxiu frowned. What was Pei Du up to?

She didn't suspect Pei Du of wanting to harm them, but she felt that Pei Du was going to do something dangerous.

Ji Yuxiu handed over the matter to her subordinates, and then led a group of people inside first.

"If something happens to this guy, how am I supposed to explain it to Hanyu?"

After cursing a few times, Ji Yuxiu rushed inside to rescue the person. Before she even stepped inside, she saw Pei Du carrying a head, covered in blood, as he came out.

Ji Yuxiu stood still.

Pei Du picked up the head and showed it to them.

"I didn't have time to catch the head coach, they retreated too quickly, but I caught this guy. He's one of the head coach's most capable men, you should all have met him."

It was indeed a familiar face. The camp had been burned to ruins, and everyone had evacuated.

"You're too audacious. You've already taken one share of the credit, and now you want another."

Pei Du had no choice but to act quickly, or he might not be able to complete what he was about to do.

Ji Yuxiu knew a little about Pei Du's thoughts and complained a few times, urging him to leave with them quickly.

The people outside hadn't been cleared out yet, so Ji Yuxiu took Pei Du there.

"Go back to your tent first and hand this head over to General Chen. You can still trust him; he won't try to take the credit for you."

Pei Du understood this.