Chapter 234: A Large Amount Of Wealth
“Dead, finally dead, hahaha…”
Seeing the two Tartars smashed beyond recognition, they laughed, and then cried as they laughed.
Looking at this scene, Lang Ya was expressionless, because he had seen too much when he went out on missions with the light cavalry squad before.
The border pass is a dividing line.
Although places like the border pass are not entirely peaceful, at least they are not subjected to the suffering of war from foreign invasions.
But Bai Xunan and the others were seeing such a scene for the first time, and felt uncomfortable for a while.
The slaves captured by the Tartars cried loudly as if to vent, and then they were preparing to leave.
Another wave of more hoofbeats came, and just by the sound, one could tell they were formidable.
Everyone became vigilant.
“Screech!”
Hearing Xue Hua’s cry, Qin Wanwan’s eyes lit up.
“It’s Daddy, Daddy is here!”
Approaching them was Xie Chong leading the light cavalry squad.
He brought only a hundred people.
But these hundred people were all clad in silver-white armor, and their horses were exceptionally fast.
They were equipped with the finest crossbows, daggers, and swords.
Light cavalry are best at swift combat.
Xie Chong at the forefront exuded a sharp aura, and even from a distance, one could feel the oppressive pressure emanating from him.
“Daddy!”
Qin Wanwan was almost standing on her horse, waving at the approaching person.
After Xie Chong galloped closer, he scooped up Nai Tuanzi from Little Red’s back into his arms.
“Are you injured?”
The concern from her old father was immediate, and he inspected the Little Chubby Cub from head to toe, only truly relaxing when he found no wounds.
Then, his face grew cold.
“How could you dare to come here alone?”
Qin Wanwan argued, “I’m not alone, there are so many people.”
He pointed to the people behind her.
Xie Chong unceremoniously expressed his disdain: “What can they do?”
Bai Xunan’s group and the Wolf Tribe members: … …
Alright, thinking about it carefully, they really didn’t seem to be of much use.
They were completely unable to refute him!
Qin Wanwan hugged Father Xie’s neck: “Daddy, don’t be angry, look, I brought all these back for you.”
Xie Chong glanced at them: … A considerable fortune.
Livestock are not cheap; even a sheep would cost at least five or six taels of silver.
Adult cattle would cost twenty taels, and juveniles at least ten taels.
Horses are even more so; ordinary horses are cheaper, but still around forty to fifty taels.
More expensive ones like war horses and fine horses would cost at least a hundred.
And in this herd, there were at least a hundred horses.
“General, those Tartars are all dead.”
The light cavalry, after inspecting the situation, returned to report. Their expressions beneath their armor were a bit strange.
They thought there would be a battle with the Tartars, but instead… they were all dead.
Looking at the wounds, they were mostly inflicted by animals.
“General Xie, there are wolf packs behind.”
Qin Wanwan raised her small hand: “They are the helpers I called, Daddy, I promised to feed them.”
Xie Chong: “You’re quite proud of yourself.”
Qin Wanwan slightly lifted her chin: “That’s right.”
Xie Chong’s stern face immediately broke.
Xie Chong smiled slightly, raised his fist, and said, “Cease fire!”
As for the prey for the wolves, it was also simple.
During the stampede of the herd, a few unlucky sheep were trampled to death.
There were also two cattle and three horses, two of which were the Tartars’ mounts, and a camel was also killed by the Tartars.
Finally, the wolf pack chose their favorite, two sheep.
Two sheep were enough for the wolf pack to eat its fill.
Qin Wanwan couldn’t give the wolf pack more even if she wanted to; the uneaten meat would spoil.
After bidding farewell to the wolf pack, the herd didn’t need anyone to drive them; they followed Little Red obediently.
This scene left the light cavalry squad that followed Xie Chong dumbfounded.
“Are… are these herds so obedient? They’re just leaving like this?”
“Indeed, no one is driving them, but with wolves and such a big lion following behind, would they dare to run?”
That’s true, with so many fierce beasts, who would dare to run?
“Ha… as expected of General Xie’s daughter. We came out on this trip without a single soldier, and brought back so much.”
“Over thirty Tartars were dealt with just like that, and what’s going on with that wolf pack?”
“I heard that General Xie’s daughter can command beasts, and look, they all listen to her.”
“Really?”
“Anyway, I believe it now.”
They unhurriedly led such a large herd, and the entire border army camp was shaken.
Many people came to see if it was true.
“Where did the generals get such a large herd? I saw over a hundred horses.”
“It seems they robbed the Tartars.”
“What, you said who they robbed?!!!”
Once it was confirmed that this herd was indeed snatched from the Tartars without spending a cent, everyone smiled with immense joy.
“General Xie is valiant! It has always been those beasts who stole our things, and now it’s finally our turn to steal theirs, hahaha…”
This event was indeed very joyous.
Dinner that day was an extra meal, and everyone celebrated.
The dead cattle, sheep, horses, and camel were all processed.
The entire camp, from top to bottom, had a large bowl of meat and soup, a scene that was just like celebrating the New Year.
Qin Wanwan also stayed in the military camp to eat with her Daddy.
Bai Xunan and the others were also allowed to stay, and they were quite excited for a moment.
While eating around the campfire, an enthusiastic and talkative young man from Bai Xunan’s group excitedly recounted how they discovered the Tartars, then the herd stampeded, and the animals charged forward to kill the enemy.
The way he told it was like a mythological story.
But all of it was indeed true.
However, in that story, Qin Wanwan’s presence was downplayed.
This was what Xie Chong had told them.
Qin Wanwan was still too young; if spies or people with ulterior motives learned of her abilities, it would surely bring risks.
No matter how strong Xie Chong was, he couldn’t protect Wanwan at all times and guard against those hidden schemes.
The best method of protection was to reduce her presence.
Qin Wanwan held a fragrant roasted sweet potato and gnawed on it with relish.
“Daddy, what about those people we rescued?”
Leaning against Xie Chong’s embrace, she slightly tilted her small face and asked.
Xie Chong stroked her head.
“They will be settled properly.”
For the Central Plains people rescued from the Tartars, they already had a very mature method of resettlement.
Qin Wanwan was then reassured.
As she ate, she started to yawn.
Then she fell into a deep sleep amidst the lively campfire.
Xie Chong carefully held the little one in his arms, as if holding a fragile, rare treasure.
