Chapter 201 Reunion

The Xiling army retreated westward along with the rebels, after being attacked from both sides by the black iron cavalry and the soldiers defending the city.

At this critical moment, Jiang Hao suddenly turned against the rebels, killed the rebel leader Cao Jing on the spot, and led the rebels to intercept the Xiling army.

The Xiling army was surrounded on three sides.

Huo Zheng led the black iron cavalry across the battlefield strewn with corpses, and continued to approach where Marshal Xiling was.

The colors of snow and blood overlapped, and the flames were blown into disorder by the strong wind.

Marshal Xiling saw that the situation was hopeless and gritted his teeth, "Kill them!"

"kill!"

The Xiling army was trapped. After suffering countless casualties, they fought hard and tore a hole in the enemy before being completely surrounded on three sides. They retreated from the battlefield in a mess.

Only countless corpses were left on the battlefield.

The young vanguard general wanted to lead his troops in pursuit, "Soldiers, follow me—"

Huo Zheng said: "Don't chase after a desperate enemy."

The vanguard general replied "yes" and rode his horse to Huo Zheng's side.

At this time, the soldiers defending the city also came to join them. General Wang, who was leading the troops to defend the city, dismounted and saluted the Prince of Chang'an, saying, "Your Highness is safe and sound. It is a blessing for our Daxing!"

Huo Zheng said, "General Wang, thank you for your hard work during my absence."

"Eating the court's military pay and defending Daxing's territory are all our responsibilities." General Wang said, unable to help but ask the question in his heart, "Didn't the prince die in the mudslide? How..."

Huo Zheng said, "This is a long story, let's talk about it when we have time."

General Wang quickly said, "Of course."

As they were talking, Jiang Hao rode up with a group of rebels. The defending generals and the black iron cavalry all stepped forward to stop them. "Who gave you the permission to go forward? Everyone, step back!"

When the rebels heard this, their faces turned ugly.

The people closest to Jiang Hao couldn't help but speak up: "Third brother, didn't you say that the King of Chang'an wanted to recruit us?"

"How does this mean you're trying to recruit me?"

"Are we being deceived?"

The rebels were making a lot of noise. Too many things had changed tonight and everyone was in a panic.

"You wait here, I'll go and talk to the prince first," Jiang Hao said calmly to the rebel brothers behind him, immediately dismounted, took the bloody bag on the horse's back, and walked forward alone. Even though the soldiers on both sides pointed their swords at him, they could not stop him.

Huo Zheng looked down at the newcomer with dark eyes.

"Jiang Hao pays his respects to the prince." Jiang Hao stepped forward alone, knelt on one knee in front of Huo Zheng, then untied the bloody bundle and presented it to him.

When General Wang and others saw that the bloody head belonged to Cao Jingshi, they all gasped.

Jiang Hao curled his lips slightly, "Here is Cao Jing's head, specially presented to His Majesty."

As he spoke, he looked up at Huo Zheng and said, "Jiang Hao has fulfilled his mission. I hope Your Highness will not break your promise."

Huo Zheng met Jiang Hao's gaze and said, "My word is as good as gold. I will not break it."

When he released Jiang Hao back to the rebels, he knew that this man would definitely stir up trouble among the rebels. However, even so, it was beyond his expectations that Jiang Hao turned against Cao Jing and killed him during the battle between the two sides, and brought half of the rebels to surrender to the court.

Jiang Hao is too uncontrollable.

If Huo Zheng had not led the Mo Yu cavalry to attack and the Xiling army had not been defeated, Jiang Hao might not have made the choice he has now.

However, at this point, Jiang Hao changed his stance and made the choice that was most beneficial to him, and Huo Zheng could not abandon so many rebels.

After all, his first mission when he came to Xizhou was to quell the rebellion.

With Jiang Hao bringing these people to surrender, we will be able to achieve twice the result with half the effort.

Huo Zheng cast aside his dislike for Jiang Hao and said in a deep voice, "Get up. You have made an invaluable contribution to tonight's battle. I will have all the people you brought with you recruited."

"Thank you, Your Highness." Jiang Hao bowed and then stood up.

"Your Highness! This man even killed his adoptive father. Such a treacherous person must not be allowed to live!" Vanguard General Shao Feiyang was only nineteen years old, young and straightforward.

In fact, General Wang and the others also meant the same thing, but they were older and had more things to think about, so they didn't say it directly.

Jiang Hao glanced at Shao Feiyang and said, "In the face of the overall situation, I will kill anyone for the sake of justice. What's more, Cao is my enemy. I recognized him as my father for revenge. Not only will I kill him, but I will also kill his wife, children and relatives, and wipe out the root of the problem!"

"You! You killed an entire family. Your crime is heinous!" Shao Feiyang saw him publicly declare his intention to kill his entire family without any intention of concealing it. He felt even more that the prince could not accept this man into his service. He immediately turned to the Prince of Chang'an and said, "Your Highness, this man has evil intentions and is not worthy of being appointed to important positions!"

Huo Zheng said calmly, "Fei Yang, step back."

"Your Highness!" Shao Feiyang wanted to say something else, but was stopped by Huo Zheng's eyes and retreated angrily.

Huo Zheng knew Jiang Hao earlier than Shao Feiyang, and he also knew that this man was a wolf in sheep's clothing. But now he had brought so many rebels to surrender. If he broke off relations on the spot, those rebels would certainly not dare to believe the court and would not let it go, which would inevitably cause other troubles.

Huo Zheng then said to Jiang Hao, "Since you've claimed the enemy as your father for revenge, you deserve to celebrate today. Come, prepare a feast!"

"Yes, Your Highness." General Wang immediately responded and went to do it.

At this moment, the Xiling army and some of the rebels have fled in all directions, leaving only a battlefield littered with corpses.

After Huo Zheng comforted Jiang Hao, he ordered people to clean up the battlefield and count the casualties.

Jiang Hao also had to win over the hearts of the rebels, and everyone was busy.

Huo Zheng dismounted and personally went to check on the wounded. He immediately ordered, "Carry the wounded back to the city and have the military doctors treat them immediately. Use as much medicine as you have. If there's not enough, have Gu Yuanjia find a solution!"

"Yes, Your Highness." The soldier did as he was told.

The snowy night was cold, and many soldiers died in the battle, their bodies quickly frozen.

Huo Zheng ordered his generals: "Tell someone to collect their remains and bury them properly."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

The generals obeyed.

Huo Zheng walked in the sea of ​​blood and corpses after the war, feeling heartbroken for the lives lost.

"Your Highness, I really cannot let Jiang Hao stay..." Shao Feiyang followed behind him, still talking about Jiang Hao.

At this moment, Jiang He came running, rushed to Huo Zheng and shouted: "My Lord, the princess is here!"

The sky was filled with wind and snow, and Jiang He was so excited that his voice was hoarse.

Huo Zheng didn't know whether he hadn't heard clearly or he just couldn't believe it. "Who's here?"

"Princess!" Jiang He shouted louder and louder, "Your princess is here!"

Before he finished speaking, the sound of horse hooves could be heard.

Huo Zheng looked up and saw Chunzhi riding her horse towards him through the snow...