Zhang Chu is 23 years old.

Command: 61, Martial: 59, Intelligence: 87, Politics: 80, Charisma: 92

Personality traits: 1. Seeking the Tao 2. Alluring 3. Extravagant 4. Ingenious schemes

He Man, the Yellow Turban leader, is 41 years old.

Command: 82, Martial: 90, Intelligence: 71, Politics: 8, Charisma: 12

Personality traits: 1. Sweeping 2. Plundering 3. Cruelty 4. Forest warfare

He Yi, the Yellow Turban leader, was 36 years old.

Command: 73, Martial: 82, Intelligence: 58, Politics: 49, Charisma: 26

Personality traits: 1. Plundering 2. Brutal 3. Thief

"You...you are..."

In reality, they all had a feeling that they couldn't quite explain.

The person before them was none other than Zhao Hao, the Duke of Qin, who had caused their entire army to be wiped out and filled them with fear!

But given Zhao Hao's prestigious status, why would he personally go to the battlefield?

Moreover, he appeared before them alone on horseback?

They were unable to explain this bizarre phenomenon.

"Brother, how about..."

"Yes, let's give it our all; there might be a chance!"

After saying that, the two rushed towards Zhao Hao. Regardless of whether the person in front of them was Zhao Hao or not, his temperament and luxurious clothes and equipment indicated that his status was definitely not low!

Catching him might greatly increase our chances of survival!

"Heh, just as expected, a suicidal person."

"Brother Dian, General Yuwen won't steal credit from us brothers, so you can't either!"

"You villain, behold, I'm about to deliver a fatal blow!"

Xu Chu and Xu Ding, seeing He Yi and He Man make a move, immediately charged out from the woods on both sides.

"You heinous criminal, die!"

"Sigh, those two newbies got lucky. Brothers, let's not leave a single one alive!"

"Brother Zhou Cang, these guys are amazing! We made the right choice in following them..."

From all directions, Zhao Hao's personal guards, Xu Jia's local militia, and surrendered Yellow Turban soldiers emerged.

They pounced on the desperate remnants of the Yellow Turban army like wolves and tigers, giving them no chance of survival whatsoever.

Even the most vicious and ruthless criminals should not be pursued.

None of these things exist in Zhao Hao's dictionary!

"Your sister asked me to ask you, 'Is being a saintess easy?'"

Amidst the fighting and flames of war, Zhao Hao, on horseback, looked down at Zhang Chu, who was slumped and kneeling on the ground.

Zhang Chu smiled wryly. She had already removed her veil. Although the fireworks had added some black ash to her face, her features, which resembled Zhang Ning's but were also more alluring, were still captivating.

"Hehe... Even if I were to get involved myself, I still couldn't beat my sister in finding a way to destroy my life. Chuchu is no match for my sister. Brother-in-law, let's make our move."

Zhao Hao smiled and said, "Your sister is waiting for you to come home for the New Year. If you want to die, maybe I'll agree to it someday when I'm in a good mood."

Zhang Chu was hardly a righteous and awe-inspiring person; his so-called desire to die was nothing more than a display of petty cleverness in front of Zhao Hao.

If she wanted to die, there were broadswords and longswords beside her; picking them up and slitting her throat wouldn't be difficult.

"Hehe, before the Duke of Qin, this humble woman can only obey orders, can she?"

"Hehe, mount up!"

...

In this battle, the mountains stretching for tens of miles, as well as the Yellow Turban stronghold, were all reduced to ashes.

Of He Man and He Yi's troops, none survived. If one were to say they did, only Zhang Chu and two village women who served her managed to live.

The remaining corpses became fertilizer for the land the following year. And countless heads were piled up on the mountains to build a mound of heads!

This battle showed Cao Cao Zhao Hao's methods and how ruthless he was.

Tens of thousands of people were burned down without warning.

If Cao Cao hadn't failed to defend his flanks, he too would have considered persuading and subjugating these Yellow Turban rebels to strengthen his own forces.

Now, however, he no longer dares to harbor such ulterior motives in front of Zhao Hao.

Anyway, Zhao Hao is also in the territory of Yuzhou.

...

In January 194, Zhao Hao's army retreated to Luoyang, awaiting Zhang Ning's fleet returning from Qingzhou.

"Uncle, this is a letter from the Duke of Qin to you."

"Um...ah? Oh, does the Duke of Qin have any orders?"

By this time, Zhang Ning had completed the immigration work and was leading his fleet upstream, passing through Puyang and returning to Luoyang.

"Everything is in the letter; Uncle, you can check it yourself. It's getting late; the Duke is still waiting for me in Luoyang. Goodbye, Uncle."

"Okay, have a safe trip... Let me know when you arrive!"

They're going against the current; saying they're going with the wind isn't quite right.

Only after Zhang Ning and the others had walked away did Liu Dai open Zhao Hao's letter.

No one knows what happened that night.

Why is Liu Dai suffering from insomnia? Why are the heads of the major families in Yanzhou constantly gathering at the governor's mansion, talking by candlelight for several days and nights?

Only Zhang Ning and his few companions, seeing the thriving scene in Qingzhou and the extraordinary sight of scallions as tall as people, returned home satisfied.

In February, Zhao Hao finally received Zhang Ning and the others. He left Zhang Yan to lead his troops to replenish the army in Sili, while he, along with Liu, Liu Chong and others, led his troops to Jinyang.

Soon, in late February, Zhao Hao was promoted to the position of prime minister. Court officials requested that Zhao Hao be granted the title of King of Qin, but Zhao Hao politely declined.

Liu Chong entered the court and rose to the rank of General of Chariots and Cavalry. Liu Yu, Liu He, and their subordinates were all rewarded.

Cao Cao got what he wanted, obtaining a position far exceeding his expectations, even one that had been his ideal...

General Who Conquers the West!

At the same time, he concurrently served as the governor of Yuzhou and the military commander of Yu and Yan provinces.

It's likely that Cao Cao's strategist sent someone to Jinyang, without consulting the royalists, which is why Zhao Hao's request to Cao Cao was rewarded with double the honors, while Zhao Hao's own generals did not receive such extra rewards.

Zhao Hao originally didn't want to bother with them, but something happened in Jinyang that forced him to deal with these stubborn people severely.

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