The Mid-Autumn Festival is approaching, and the night of August 14th. Although Yizhou, Hebei is a border city, the festival was already prepared early on the eve of Mid-Autumn Festival. Red lanterns were hung up early on the long street, and some wooden shelves were built on the lantern market.

The weather has been good these years, and just after the harvest, everyone from officials to the people is ready to celebrate the festival happily.

A young general on the city tower in the north city held the hilt of the knife in his hand and paced back and forth behind the female wall. He just waited for the time being to go back and reunite with his family. His eyes looked at the brightly lit city in the city.

At this moment, he suddenly heard a very unusual dull sound and quickly turned around and looked out of the city. The moonlight was cold, and the earth was dark, with only the lights in the distance.

The general frowned and stared at the distance.

Suddenly, he heard the sound of horse hooves, and a war horse ran to the city. The knight on the horse raised his head and shouted, "The Liao army invaded!"

The general was shocked and turned his head and shouted: "Beat the drum! Prepare for the war! Send someone to report to the military mansion immediately!"

In an instant, shadows surged up and down under the moonlight, and a large number of horse soldiers rushed towards the city gate! The horse's hooves seemed to be wrapped around them, and the sound was very small. The dull sound of horse's hooves sprinting and running after approaching were becoming clearer and clearer.

"Dong, dong..." The war drums on the city wall sounded.

At this moment, the general heard a movement and suddenly found a group of horses in the Wengcheng heading straight to the gate of Wengcheng. He asked loudly: "What kind of people?"

As soon as the words were finished, the group of black shadows riding horses rushed into the city gate. There was a "ding-kang-kang" sound inside the city gate, screaming everywhere. The general's face suddenly pale. He hurriedly drew his sword and rushed towards the stone steps of the city, shouting for reinforcements.

But it was too late. The black shadows quickly opened Weng and went out, and then used an axe to cut off the iron chain of the suspension bridge. With a "bang", the suspension bridge smashed straight down, and a group of horse soldiers rushed towards the city gate in a frantically!

As soon as the cavalry group passed through the urn city, it was too late for the Zhou army to resist, and a large number of cavalry divided their troops and rushed straight into the city.

The streets with bright lights were immediately in chaos, and things happened very suddenly, screams and horse hooves were in chaos.

...

In the grand Imperial City of Tokyo, a layer of milky white mist covers the pavilions and halls in the morning, like the Qiong Palace. The sound of bamboo silk comes from the hall, and it is a scene of prosperity and wealth.

At the palace banquet, Guo Shao and Fu Ermei sat in the upper seats. The concubines, civil and military ministers, and the wife of the imperial decree came forward to greet each other. The musicians kneeling beside the wall were extremely happy.

Cao Bin returned to Beijing, and Guo Shao held a banquet to celebrate his achievements. It was also the Mid-Autumn Festival. The banquet was very lively and the most powerful and wealthy people in Tokyo gathered.

The queen Fu Ermei had a smile on her face and her eyes were like a crescent moon, which made people feel very comfortable to look at. However, Guo Shao was still a little regretful. Fu Jinzhan was unable to attend the banquet. The emperor and the empress sat here. Although Fu Jinzhan was given the title of honor, it was a bit difficult for her to find a seat as the late emperor and queen, so she simply stopped coming.

On the contrary, Taizu's noble lady Zhang came to the banquet. She has been in Wanfu Palace for many years. This is the first time she has returned to the front hall to participate in such a big banquet. Her nephew Cao Bin is the most eye-catching rookie at the banquet today.

There were many people at the banquet, but everyone who could participate had their identities. When everyone met the emperor and empress, they politely found their place and paid attention to the people around them. Everyone looked at the young Concubine Tai from time to time, but they paid attention to her. No one knew whether it was Concubine Zhang who was attracted by his grandson Cao Bin, or whether Cao Bin who was still young and beautiful Concubine Zhang who was... After all, no matter how capable Cao Bin is, he was one of the many generals, and he might not have the chance to lead an army of 100,000 in the south.

Concubine Zhang has been away from the front hall and the noble circle for too long, and everyone has not talked to her, mainly because she is not familiar with her and doesn't know what to say. She is just too careless when she says it wrong. Zhang is dressed up carefully today and put on her dress. Her whole body is beautiful everywhere. She is also silent, but she sits straight, with a smile on her face, and she does not have a sad face.

...At this time, the young general Dong Zunhui brought his mother Gao to greet him. Gao was named a wife of imperial decree, so he was invited to attend the banquet. Guo Shao had nodded before and said that he would do it. Now he immediately asked, "Sister Yi is in good health recently?"

Gao bent his knees slightly and said, "Thank you, my Majesty, everything is fine."

Guo Shao felt a little sad. He had been in trouble for a while, and there was no reasonable reason to see Gao. It had been a long time since he saw her. Guo Shao looked at Gao. She was still plump and dignified, as if she had not changed much. Today, she was even more glamorous and beautiful. Every woman who attended the banquet had dressed up carefully.

Gao also makes people feel a little pitiful. She has always been separated from her relatives. She was kidnapped by the Khitans before and could not see her son, but now she cannot recognize her biological daughter. It is really uncomfortable for people like Gao to have a noble status and have been stolen by the Khitans.

Guo Shao couldn't help but say to Dong Zunhui: "General Dong, Lingtang's life is bumpy, you have to be filial."

Dong Zunhui hurriedly clasped his fists and said, "I will follow the teachings of Your Majesty."

After Dong Zunhui and Gao held the ceremony, they all sat down.

Guo Shao turned his head and looked at him, his eyes staying on the girl in a round-necked purple robe. Jing Niang walked over quietly and bent down beside Guo Shao. Guo Shao whispered: "After the banquet, you should take Mrs. Dong to visit Yulian and let him meet Princess Jinsuo."

Jing Niang said expressionlessly: "Here."

At this moment, the officials sang: "The Grand Governor of the Five Army Governor's Office, Cao Bin, the Grand Marshal of the World, met with him!"

One of the names of this banquet was Cao Bin's celebration banquet. Everyone turned to look outside the door. Cao Bin, dressed in military uniform, was full of energy and walked in with a flushed face. He heard Wei Renpu, deputy envoy of the Privy Council, laughing and saying, "Congratulations to the Grand Marshal Cao for his victory!"

Cao Bin bowed to his left and right, held a large seal wrapped in red cloth in both hands and walked under the dragon chaise. He knelt down on one knee, held up the seal and said, "I pay homage to Your Majesty, Empress. I was ordered to fight south, and finally lived up to Your Majesty's heavy trust, conquered the Southern Han Kingdom, and returned to the court to victory. Now I handed over the seal of the Great Marshal of the World. Long live my emperor!"

The eunuch went down and picked up the seal.

Guo Shao praised it and issued an order to reward silver ribbons, gems and gold-inlaid swords on the spot, and also gave him brocade robes and clothes, allowing Cao Bin to wear them in public. After everyone congratulated him, Cao Bin's face was red and he clasped his fists to express his gratitude to his colleagues. The hall was full of joy.

Cao Bin bowed to the superiors again: "I have captured Liu Jixing, the lord of the Southern Han Kingdom... and Fan Huzi, the lord of the Southern Han Kingdom. At that time, I promised to take her to meet the lord."
Chapter completed!