Screams rose and fell. Although there were occasional resistances, how could unarmed infantry possibly be a match for cavalry?
In just a short while, most of the prisoners were killed by Ma Yi and his men. The remaining prisoners, seeing that the situation was not good, tried to escape, but how could two legs outrun four? They were quickly killed by the soldiers who caught up with them.
A one-sided massacre ensued.
Zhang Qiao, who was not far away, also had his men bring over the two hundred prisoners he had left behind.
"Tsk tsk tsk, look at this, this is your big boss! He's really ruthless, killing so many people just like that!"
If I hadn't spared you, you would probably have died like them, by the swords of your own people.
Seeing Ma Yi getting carried away with the killing not far ahead, Zhang Qiao couldn't help but click his tongue, his words full of mockery, while also adding fuel to the fire.
The two hundred surviving prisoners and some chieftains, witnessing the scene before them, were filled with fear and anger.
Then Zhang Qiao sighed softly, "Alas~ Although Ma Yi contacted me, wanting to completely annihilate you, I am kind-hearted and do not wish to commit any more killings. You should leave!"
After saying this, Zhang Qiao waved his hand, and the Han army cleared a path to the south.
Upon hearing this, the remaining two hundred prisoners exchanged glances. Then, one of the leaders stepped forward, looked at Zhang Qiao, and said gratefully, "Thank you, General Zhang, for saving our lives! We will..."
"Alright, that's enough. Let's go!"
Before the other party could finish speaking, Zhang Qiao impatiently waved his hand, telling them to leave immediately.
Without further ado, the two hundred prisoners fled south quickly through the passage cleared by the Han army.
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