Jin Huan called out to Xiong Chun, her mind racing.
The rebels and Xiong Qian were locked in a fierce battle, only lacking reinforcements. If they could suppress the rebels in one fell swoop and take the traitor's head, they would be able to achieve their goal.
This is a first-class merit!
The rebel army led by the traitor is fierce enough to be almost unstoppable, having marched all the way from Beiliang to here. Therefore, the traitor's head is all the more important!
Originally, if Xiong Qian had been sent to suppress the rebellion and had won, the credit would have been his. But now that there was an opportunity to defeat the rebels, sending his own troops would have been a surprise attack!
The surprise attack and the capture of the traitor's head could be considered an unparalleled achievement!
If left unchecked, no matter how well Xiong Qian fought the rebels, it would be too late by the time the imperial reinforcements arrived.
If the traitor escapes, and you go after him to kill him, you won't get any credit.
Moreover, if the traitor were to escape, we would gain nothing at all.
If Xiong Qian were to later turn around and accuse him of letting the traitor escape because he didn't send reinforcements, the emperor might blame him.
Since Xiong Chun has decided to go back and fight to the death, it seems that the battle is indeed at a stalemate. If he doesn't go to reinforce and make a contribution now, what is he waiting for?
Jin Huan made a decision: he decided to send reinforcements to defeat the rebels in one fell swoop!
At this moment, Xiong Chun, who had been called back, also shouted:
"Does the general have anything else to say?"
"We rushed here overnight, seeking troops. General Xiong is still waiting for us!"
"If everyone chooses to protect themselves, this traitor will never be eliminated! General Jin, you have a great reputation. If you are unwilling to go, then stay at Zhongnan Pass and watch us fight!"
After saying that, Xiong Chun turned to the soldiers beside him and gritted his teeth, saying, "Brothers, follow me back to kill the enemy!"
Most of the soldiers looked fearful, but they still pulled on the reins.
Zhao Zheng looked at them coldly, and sneered inwardly, "Pretending to be innocent, they've probably already defected to the enemy."
But a loud shout suddenly rang out from beside him:
"Wait! Xiong Chun! I, Jin Huan, am no incompetent fool! I have long wanted to go and kill this traitor!"
"I thought Xiong Qian had a large army and would be able to suppress the rebels in one fell swoop, but I never expected you to fight like this. If His Majesty had sent me, it would not have come to this!"
"Very well, let me lend Xiong Qian a hand and help him kill the traitor!"
"Let me take the head of this traitor!"
At this loud shout, Zhao Zhengyuan's eyes widened, his face filled with surprise and shock.
Xiong Chun, who was about to leave with his men, immediately stopped his warhorse and turned to look at Jin Huan.
Not only him, but all the soldiers he brought turned around to look at Jin Huan, most of them with undisguised joy in their eyes.
The next moment, two voices rang out almost simultaneously, one loud and one soft.
The emphasis came from Xiong Chun, who looked deeply moved and clasped his hands in a gesture of respect:
"General, you have a strong sense of righteousness and are willing to lend a helping hand to help us suppress the rebels in one fell swoop. This is a truly righteous act!"
"On behalf of General Xiong, this humble general expresses his gratitude in advance!"
Immediately afterwards, the remaining soldiers brought by Xiong Chun bowed to Jin Huan in gratitude.
The soft sound came from Zhao Zheng, the deputy general beside Jin Huan.
He frowned and said in a low voice:
"General, you mustn't!"
"Didn't we agree to wait for the imperial reinforcements to arrive before making any plans? How can we go and send reinforcements just because of what they said?"
"Sending troops out will surely lead to danger!"
"General, at this time, you must not take any risks!"
Jin Huan stroked his chin, turned his head to examine him closely, and then smiled broadly:
"Zhao Zheng, you've been following me for three years now, haven't you?"
Zhao Zheng was taken aback, then nodded and said, "Yes, it has been three years."
"How have I treated you?" Jin Huan asked.
"General, you have treated me well. If it weren't for your support, I wouldn't be where I am today," Zhao Zheng replied, but a bad feeling had already set in at him.
Jin Huan nodded and affectionately put her arm around his shoulder, saying:
"Currently, on Baili Plain, the rebels and Xiong Qian are locked in fierce battle. As Xiong Chun said, if we can get reinforcements, we can go and suppress the rebels and take the head of the traitors."
"But as you said, this trip should also be somewhat dangerous. After all, things can change in an instant on the battlefield, and no one can predict what the outcome will be."
"But the traitor must be eliminated. This is His Majesty's decree. If the traitor is not eliminated, none of us will be able to have a good New Year."
"However, Zhongnan Pass is an important line of defense and cannot be left undefended."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Zheng's face gradually turned pale.
Jin Huan turned to Xiong Chun outside the pass and said, "Wait a moment," before looking at Zhao Zhengdao again.
"I was specially appointed by His Majesty to guard this pass; I must not act rashly."
“And you, my good brother.” He shook Zhao Zheng’s stiff shoulders.
"You are both wise and brave, and your military skills are no less than mine. I have decided to send you in my place to assist Xiong Qian, suppress the rebels, and bring me the head of the traitor!"
He stared intently at Zhao Zheng.
Under that intense gaze, Zhao Zheng broke out in a cold sweat, his back hunched, and he pointed at himself with a look of astonishment:
"Huh? Me?"
Jin Huan smiled and nodded: "That's right, good brother!"
"There is no one more suitable than you. The rebels must be suppressed, and you, leading..."
He paused for a moment, then continued, "Take half of the troops inside Zhongnan Pass and rush to their aid to suppress the rebels in one fell swoop!"
"Of course, the most important thing is the traitor's head. You must take it and bring it back to me personally!"
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