It seemed that no one could withstand this army.

The next day at noon, the sky was filled with gloomy clouds.

Snow began to fall again, and they were not far from Blackwater City. They could see more and more defeated soldiers walking helplessly and desperately across the snowfield.

They planned to head south to Suzhou, Xuanhua Prefecture, or Xingqing Prefecture.

Some of the wounded had lost a leg and were being helped along by their comrades, while others were already on the verge of death from the cold.

The new military system of the Song Dynasty has been implemented for five years, and in these five years, an iron army has been forged for the Song Dynasty.

But now they don't have the spirit that an iron army should have.

Liu Yanqing's escape caused the morale of the entire army to collapse, just like when Tong Guan fled Taiyuan.

Even the strongest soldiers need a qualified commander.

Further on, Yue Fei encountered a cavalry unit. This cavalry unit retreated in an orderly manner. The commander of the cavalry was Peng Chang, a young officer of twenty-five years old.

Peng Chang recognized the man as a member of the Suzhou Wolf-Killing Army and was overjoyed: "This humble general, Peng Chang, the First Commander of the Left Wing of the Blackwater City Mountain-Splitting Army, pays his respects to Commander Xi!"

Zhang Cai said, "I am Zhang Cai, the commander of the Left Wing Army. Commander Xi has not come."

He also did not mention that Xigong was dead, so as not to affect the morale of the army.

"So it's Zhang Jundu! I've heard so much about you!" Peng Chang's gaze then shifted to Yue Fei next to Zhang Cai. He was surprised to see Yue Fei dressed as a captain. A captain was walking alongside the military commander, and judging from their posture, Zhang Cai seemed to be following this captain.

"This is Yue Fei, Yue Pengju!"

"What!" Peng Chang was taken aback and quickly bowed deeply. "I have long admired Brother Yue's name. It is truly an honor to meet you today!"

"General Peng, what's the situation at the front?"

A hint of pain flashed in Peng Chang's eyes: "Blackwater City has fallen, we've been defeated! We have no face to return to see the Emperor! We have failed the Emperor's trust!"

He continued, "I am currently gathering scattered soldiers to fight a decisive battle against the Northern Barbarians. I am willing to go with you!"

Behind him were nearly ten thousand cavalrymen, their faces composed, yet their eyes held a hint of resentment.

Clearly, the chaos caused by their leader's escape has brought them shame, and they want to reclaim their rightful glory!

P.S.: Sorry for the late update today. I was busy and didn't get home until very late. I'll finish writing as soon as possible, please be patient.