A team rode on horseback through the ice and snow.
What appeared before people's eyes before their faces were the loud sound of horse hooves and sharp arrows that carried the chill of the mountains.
At a glance, it was clear that the outer edge was filled with rebels, and the imperial guards and envoys were all surrounded inside.
This hail of arrows was intended to disrupt the rebels' sword attacks.
The sudden sharp arrow from behind caused the rebel team to fall into a brief chaos. Some fell down, and some turned back in shock and anger. The imperial guards took this opportunity to raise their swords and kill them.
Soon, the sound of horse hooves was heard. Amid the flying snow and fog, it was apparent that the group of approaching people was very large. At first glance, there was no end in sight for the winding and not very wide mountain road.
Most of the horses they rode were exceptionally tall and strong. They were not like the common war horses in the Central Plains at that time. Instead, they were similar to the Shiwei horses, but also different.
But their attire and appearance clearly showed that they were not from the Shiwei tribe. They all wore light armor over their clothes and cloaks to keep warm. Their appearance was that of the common Sheng people.
But Hong Chen immediately determined that they were not soldiers from the Andong Protectorate. He tightly grasped the reins, controlling the horses that were getting restless due to the approach of those people, and shouted, "Who are you? I am Hong Chen, the deputy general under the command of Envoy Kang Jie!"
The name of Kangding Mountain is an extremely intimidating existence in this area.
But Hong Chen did not see any retreat or strange expression on those people's faces.
As they got closer, the horses of those people slowed down, and Hong Chen looked intently at the man who was leading the group.
Wei Shuyi, who was helped up by an imperial guard, looked beyond the chaotic situation and saw the figure at the front of the team.
To Hong Chen's surprise, it was a very young face, even though most of her face was hidden under the hood of the fox fur cloak.
Wei Shuyi couldn't see the face clearly, but it was enough for him to recognize the person.
The girl wore a black cloak with white fox fur on the edge. She rode a fine white horse and behind her were thousands of cavalrymen.
The hood kept her warm but blocked her vision. In this situation, when she stopped her horse, she raised her hand and pulled the fox fur hood back, revealing her entire face.
Hong Chen was shocked and puzzled - she looked like a young girl! But although she was a girl and young, she had a murderous aura that she had been baptized in battle. She was like a sword unsheathed, full of brilliance and a fierce and amazing sword energy.
She did not answer him, but directly ordered: "If the rebels come, they will be killed on the spot."
"yes!"
Upon receiving his order, the generals on his left and right immediately drew their swords and rode their horses to rush forward.
He Wuhu and She Cai took the lead, and Yuan Xiang soon led his troops to rush forward.
"...Yang Zhi, look! That's Governor Chang!"
Tan Li, who was retreating to a carriage under the protection of several imperial guards, shouted excitedly in the direction of Song Xian.
"Governor Chang? ... The Governor Chang of Jiangdu?!" Wu Siqing just sat up, holding up his official robe, and staggered to his daughter's side: "Chunbai, is it really the Governor Chang?"
Wu Chunbai's body was still trembling silently. At this moment, she looked at the person on the horse, her eyes suddenly reddened and she nodded: "...Yes, it's Madam Chang."
Wu Siqing almost burst into tears when he heard this, and shouted in a trembling voice: "My Lords, we are saved!"
The name "Chang Shi" quickly spread among the crowd and also reached the ears of the rebels, shocking them to the extreme - Chang Shi? Chang Suining from Jiangdu? !
How could she suddenly appear here!
Not everyone knew that Chang Suining was staying in Dong Luo, at least not among the ordinary soldiers.
But they had all heard of her military achievements. Not to mention the distant past, just talking about the war against the Japanese invaders, more than 100,000 Japanese troops were annihilated by her! Military exploits and reputation for killing would give people a magnificent power beyond their own.
Thinking of those rumors, some rebels fell into panic.
Hong Chen's eyes darkened, and he rode his horse towards the girl in front of him: "Today, let me, Hong Chen, experience the skills of Jiangdu Changshi!"
In order to stabilize the morale of the army, he had to kill this little girl first! If he could take her life today, then everyone would know his name, Hong Chen!
As he rode forward, he had already raised the sword in his hand.
But before he could get close to the girl, a man on horseback stopped him from the side with swords in hand.
"What a coincidence! I am also used to using a long sword. Why don't you ask me for advice first?" Tang Xing said with a smile, "Let me give it a try. Do you have the qualifications to let my master draw his sword?"
Hong Chen seemed to have suffered a great humiliation, his face looked extremely ugly, he gritted his teeth and swung his sword at Tang Xing.
Tang Xing is tall, but his sword style is not fierce and murderous. Instead, it gives people a sense of elegance and heroism.
He traveled for many years, learned from masters everywhere, and combined the strengths of various sword techniques and also improved his own sword skills. During their first fight, it was difficult for his opponent to tell his moves.
Hong Chen seemed brave and experienced, but after dozens of moves, his arm was cut by Tang Xing's sword. While dodging, he fell off his horse.
Tang Xing also jumped off his horse, and the tip of his sword swept across the snow, causing snow flakes to fly.
Hong Chen rolled over and quickly stood up with the help of his sword.
Seeing that he was no match for his opponent, his two trusted aides quickly stepped forward and attacked Tang Xing.
At this moment, Hong Chen heard the sound of horse hooves again, this time, it came from behind.
The sound of horse hooves seemed to make even the snow on the hillside rustle.
When Yuan Xiang killed a rebel with his sword, he looked up and saw familiar attire, and his eyes immediately lit up.
He shouted in surprise, "We are from the Xuan Ce Army!"
The officials who were protected by the imperial guards were about to cry - the Xuan Ce army had also arrived, and their heads could finally stay safely on their necks for the New Year! Seeing his familiar comrades, Yuan Xiang, who was originally very happy, suddenly frowned.
Why is there such an annoying Wei Changji beside Deputy General Yu?
When enemies meet, they stand tall and proud.
Yuanxiang had unconsciously straightened his chest, but Changji was not yet able to pay attention to him and was unable to respond for the time being.
"...My dear!"
Changji was scared to death when he heard the fighting sounds from afar.
After getting off the boat, Langjun sent him to meet up with Xuan Ce's army so that they could meet up in time.
He quickly met up with the 1,000 Xuan Ce troops who were rushing over. They rushed all the way, but they were still almost a step late! Fortunately, other reinforcements arrived before them!
Changji rode forward, cut a bloody path through the rebels at the rear edge, dismounted and ran to his husband, saying in a panic: "My husband, are you okay?"
He was already inferior to Cui Yuanxiang in every way, and he could not afford to lose his lover again! Otherwise, wouldn't Cui Yuanxiang proudly say to him one day: "I have a master, you don't!"
Changji didn't dare to imagine how desperate that feeling would be. Seeing that her lover was not seriously injured, she felt extremely fortunate.
Only then did he have time to pay attention to the origin of the reinforcements that arrived before them.
Unexpectedly, as soon as he turned around, he saw Yuan Xiang, who was still looking at him with a proud expression in the fight.
Changji was stunned for a moment, then he drew his sword and rushed forward.
Although he was a step late, he could not lose because he had killed more enemies!
The black armor of Xuan Ce's army was easy to identify, and coupled with the fact that Yuan Xiang had just announced their identities, the rebels, who were already showing signs of being defeated, suddenly became chaotic.
Seeing the situation like this, Hong Chen, under the protection of a team of trusted guards, mounted his horse and galloped quickly towards the mountain path on the left.
Tang Xing led his men on horseback to chase after them.
Chang Suining stretched out his hand to the side, and Hao Huan immediately handed him a bow and arrow.
The girl turned her upper body sideways on the horse, squinted one eye, put an arrow on it, and pulled the bow.
"--call out!"
The sharp arrow pierced through the flying snow in the air and pierced into the back of the man on horseback.
"thump!"
Hong Chen suddenly leaned forward and almost fell off the horse.
This sudden change made his trusted men hurriedly rein in their horses. As the horses became frenzied, Tang Xing and others quickly caught up.
Chang Suining had drawn the arrow again, but he turned slightly and aimed the arrow at the dense forest at the foot of the mountain.
Before Chang Suining arrived, Kang Balang's subordinates rescued him from the imperial guards.
Although his prestige in this rebel army was far inferior to that of Hong Chen, he also brought a few of his own followers.
At this moment, he wanted to escape into the nearby forest under the protection of his two close followers.
They are very familiar with the terrain nearby. As long as they can enter the forest, they can hide in the forest!
However, when Kang Balang was about to step into the forest, his close follower on his left suddenly fell down.
He turned his head and saw that the follower was hit by an arrow in the back.
At this moment, his right-hand man also fell in the snow! Kang Balang did not dare to stay for a moment, let alone look back, and ran into the forest.
But arrows were faster than people, and one sharp arrow almost pierced his left arm.
He groaned, holding onto the tree trunk, barely supporting himself. When he was about to walk into the forest, he heard the sound of horse hooves approaching quickly, and at the same time, a slightly raised voice reminded him: "If you dare to move again, I'm afraid that my next arrow will accidentally miss the target."
Kang Balang stopped suddenly and turned back in panic.
Chang Suining and dozens of his men were approaching the forest.
Kang Balang's face turned pale. He took out the short knife from his body, held it horizontally in front of him, and took a defensive posture.
Chang Suining jumped off his horse, threw the longbow in his hand to his subordinates, and walked towards him.
"You...don't come over here!" Kang Balang's face was ferocious, but he wanted to retreat uncontrollably.
"Why are you so talkative? I told you not to move!"
Shepherd's Purse walked forward with disdain, swung his sword with the force of a violent storm, and in two strokes the short sword was knocked out of Kang Balang's hand.
At the same time, the two female soldiers beside her quickly stepped forward and forced Kang Balang, who had been shot in the arm, to his knees in the snow.
Chang Suining bent one knee and squatted in front of him, then casually pulled out the arrow that had shot a man from the Kang family in the back.
The attendant uttered a cry of pain.
Chang Suining placed his left hand on his right knee, held the arrow feather in his right hand, and pressed the sharp arrow head dripping with blood against Kang Balang's jaw, forcing him to raise his head.
It was a young face with sharp edges, deep eye sockets, and a somewhat exotic feel.
At this moment, this face was filled with suppressed anger and unwillingness, as well as subtle fear.
The arrow was cold and sharp, and it seemed that it would penetrate his Adam's apple, pierce his neck and take his life in the next moment.
The girl holding the arrow looked at him carefully for a moment and asked, "Are you the eighth son of Kangding Mountain, Kang Cong?"
Kang Balang's eyes changed slightly, with a hint of confusion: "Do you recognize me?"
Yes, she could certainly know his identity as Kang Jia Balang from those people, but apart from that, there was confirmation in her eyes, and she could even accurately say his name. He was clearly... the least noticeable one among his father's nine sons.
The girl did not answer him, but lowered her eyes and said, "Just now I saw from afar that your fox fur coat was very unusual. Fortunately, the arrow did not miss."
Kang Cong suddenly frowned - "It didn't miss"? In other words, she deliberately missed the vital point and didn't want to hurt his life?
"How about making a deal with me?" Chang Suining asked in a casual tone.
Kang Cong, whose jaw was pointed at by an arrow, dared not move. But when he heard the word "deal", he gritted his teeth - that damned Wei Shuyi said he wanted to make a deal with him! But the man in front of him was obviously much more terrifying than Wei Shuyi, so he could only be forced to answer: "What kind of deal does Governor Chang want to make with me?"
"I want you to promise me one thing. If you promise, I will let you go."
Kang Cong's expression suddenly changed, and he asked doubtfully, "What does Governor Chang want me to agree to?"
Seeing that he cooperated, Chang Suining threw away the sharp arrow: "It's very simple--"
Kang Cong was on guard. Conditions that usually start with these three words are often not "simple" at all! "After that, if you want a chance of survival or a better way out, remember to send a message to me or General Cui Jing of the Xuan Ce Army."
"......?" Kang Cong was almost confused after hearing this.
What was she talking about? She was a military officer appointed by the imperial court, and Cui Jing was the mortal enemy of their Kang family. Why did he seek help from these two people?
And what kind of condition is this? Let him go and tell him to remember to ask for help from her in the future? ! She couldn't possibly want to turn against the Kang family, right? But if that was the case, she could have said it clearly instead of saying these unclear words.
If it weren't for the current situation, he would have laughed out loud at her crazy words.
But he couldn't laugh. Not only could he not laugh, he couldn't even show any doubt. Even though the other person's words were crazy, he couldn't afford to offend him at all.
Kang Cong even tried to show an understanding expression. He nodded and agreed to the matter.
Chang Suining showed a look of satisfaction and signaled his subordinates to release the man.
And said: "Give him a horse."
Immediately, a female soldier came forward leading a horse.
When getting up from the ground, Kang Cong still felt unrealistic - were they really going to let him go like this?
But he did not dare to hesitate, and regardless of the pain in his arm, he quickly climbed onto the horse's back.
During this process, he hardly dared to breathe, nor did he dare to look at Chang Suining and others, for fear that she would change her mind.
Until he rode his horse towards the forest, farther and farther away, as he intruded, the snow on the branches on both sides kept hitting his head and body, making him cold all over and blurry, but he still felt unbelievable in his heart - the other party actually let him go! He finally dared to take a deep breath and looked back, but he saw that there was no trace of those people behind him.
"Don't mention what happened here today to anyone." Chang Suining said as he turned around.
"Yes!" She Cai and others responded in unison.
When Chang Suining returned from the forest, leading the horse, the situation was generally under control and a group of people surrounded her.
"Chang Shishi!"
Tan Li walked quickly in the front, followed by Song Xian and other officials.
They saluted Chang Suining one after another. One of the embarrassed officials saluted with tears of gratitude: "Thank you, Governor Chang, for saving us today!"
Chang Suining smiled at them in a friendly manner: "You don't have to thank me, my lords. It's just a small favor."
She said, looking past the crowd.
Where is Wei Shuyi? Is he scared silly? Thank you all for your monthly tickets! Thank you so much. I received more than a thousand monthly tickets today. Thank you all! (I had a herniated disc today, so I updated 4,200 words. I will add another update tomorrow or the day after tomorrow! (I will go to see Xiao Cui tomorrow. Guess what Ning Ning’s first words will be when she sees Xiao Cui?) Good night!
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