"What? Second Brother, how dare he be so greedy and reckless that he not only suffered a defeat, but was also captured alive by the Xiongnu?"

Upon hearing the news, Emperor Dagan's face instantly became so gloomy as if water could drip out of it, and there was a flash of fire in his eyes, as if he was ready to devour anyone at any time.

This defeat shattered their plan to quickly reach the Xiongnu, and put the peace on the border in jeopardy.

Inside the court, the ministers discussed the matter, their worries evident in their words. If the Xiongnu took advantage of the situation and attacked, how would Da Gan respond?

"Fortunately, General Lu is still able to stabilize the situation." Emperor Dagan looked at the battle report again and glanced at the eldest prince.

"Zhang Liao was truly a formidable general of his time. He was able to preserve some of his cavalry in such a desperate situation. This was truly remarkable."

As the emperor sighed, his disappointment in the second prince grew stronger.

I originally thought that the second son was a talented person with great potential, but I didn't expect that he was actually a waste. I even wanted him to fight against the Duke of Zhenguo.

"Your Majesty, the war in the north is intense. Without a commander-in-chief, the morale of the army is bound to be shaken.

Only the Duke of Zhenguo can shoulder this heavy responsibility. Your Majesty, please issue an order quickly to allow Xue Da to go to the frontier to secure the border and suppress the evildoers!

The Privy Councilor finally couldn't hold back any longer. He knew very well that if the fighting continued like this, no one knew what would happen.

The people will still suffer at that time. The best way now is to let Xue Da go to war.

In this way, the soldiers on the border will be convinced and maintain stability.

Otherwise, why would you let the Second Prince fight? If he loses, shouldn't it be the Third Prince? Shouldn't it be the Fourth Prince?

Can they fight? As an emperor, you don't know whether they can fight or not. Of course not.

It would be better to let the Sixth Prince go up as a mascot? At least he wouldn't be killed.

Emperor Dagan frowned. If the Duke of Zhenguo really won the battle to suppress the Huns, how high would his reputation be?

Now it's like this...

In fact, at this time, Emperor Dagan could lead the army in person, but it would be impossible since he was refining elixirs.

It was impossible that the other princes had died because of the Second Prince. In the end, it seemed that Da Gan really had no generals left to fight.

When he first ascended the throne, he almost killed off several generations of powerful generals. He never expected that retribution would come and hit himself thirty years later.

"Your Majesty, please invite the Duke of Zhenguo to be the commander-in-chief." All the officials below shouted in unison.

Hearing these voices, Emperor Dagan finally had no other choice but to nod.

"Appoint the Duke of Zhenguo as commander-in-chief and lead 50,000 cavalrymen to aid the northern border!"

"Your Majesty, General Lu said that there are many cavalrymen in Xiliang and he hopes to recruit them to support the front line." The Privy Councilor presented another report from General Lu.

"Approved. Immediately recruit 50,000 soldiers from Xiliang and place them under the command of General Lu."

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Xue Da was drinking tea in the yard, and seemed a little lonely.

He worked hard all his life, but in the end he left nothing behind. He felt sorry for his parents, his wife and daughter.

But the only thing he deserves is probably this great achievement.

He suddenly got the news, walked into the house, and stared at the armor hanging on the side for a long time.

The bright silver armor was polished every day, and it seemed brand new without a single scratch.

Xue Da knew that this battle might be his last.

No matter win or lose, no matter let the horse go to the south mountain or cook the dog after the rabbit dies.

Thinking of this, his eyes narrowed and murderous intent was revealed.

If the Huns can completely surrender in this battle, then let me end this war that has lasted for countless eras.

"Come here, put on your armor!" Xue Da said calmly.

Then, 50,000 national defense cavalry headed from the capital to the northern border.

These 50,000 cavalrymen were covered in iron armor, which was made of hundreds of finely crafted iron plates, covering their entire bodies like dragon scales.

He held a spear in his hand, a long sword at his waist, and wore a helmet and visor on his head.

The horses under his crotch all have the blood of monsters. Even with such heavy equipment, their speed is not inferior to that of ordinary light cavalry.

Under Xue Da's leadership, they were united as one.

They are Xueda's most elite cavalry and the basis for his survival.

This was also the reason why Emperor Dagan was suspicious of him.

Because of these 50,000 cavalrymen, Xue Da always kept the military power firmly in his hands.

They can be called the Guardian Cavalry, or they can be called the Xue Family Army!

It's not that he is obsessed with power, but Xue Da knows that if these 50,000 national cavalry are in his hands, even if the great army is about to fall, it will be in vain.

He also had the strength to fight one last time, instead of falling into the hands of some mediocre general and letting them lose their lives in vain.

As the Duke of Zhenguo, he naturally had to defend the country for Dagan. His loyalty was not to the Emperor Dagan, but to Dagan himself.

The previous emperor was incompetent and rebellions broke out all over the country, which is why he was allowed to work with the current Emperor Dagan.

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At this moment, at the front line, the Huns captured the second prince and came to attack the city and persuade the city gate to surrender, but it had no effect.

Most of the generals under the Second Prince died in that siege.

After all, the second prince thought that this was the best way to show his meritorious service, so he brought all his confidants along.

On the contrary, most of those who remain now are former subordinates given to the second prince Xueda by Emperor Dagan.

Time passed slowly, and another month passed, with no movement on either side's front lines.

The Huns were unable to attack the city, and Dagan had no commander or cavalry, so naturally he had no desire to attack.

The battlefield became deadlocked again.

Until Xue Da arrived with the Zhenguo Cavalry, or the Xue Family Army.