Chapter 210 This battle must be won!
In an instant, the executioners' machetes fell!
Blood splattered and heads rolled.
The entire Xie family died before they even had time to scream!
Xie Mingan's head rolled to the ground, his eyes still wide open, full of unwillingness, but he could no longer cause trouble.
Xie Yao looked at the scene of blood flowing like a river indifferently, with a raging fire burning in her eyes that she could not suppress.
At this moment, the people who had been silent before felt a surge of heat in their chests, and burst into shouts and cheers.
"Well done!"
"By offering this traitor to heaven, the princess and the general will surely win the battle and avenge the people of Yunzhou!"
"This battle must be won, the general must win, and the princess must win!"
"The general will win, and the princess will win!"
Unconsciously, countless people were united in their hatred of the enemy, shouting the last two words in unison - "Victory!"
Xie Yao did not look at the corpses again, but turned around and looked at Wang Xing, Kong Qing and others who had gathered outside the execution ground.
Her face darkened slightly, her voice softened, but when she spoke, her words were a little hoarse.
"Your Majesty, I must lead the army in this battle myself to avenge my fallen comrades."
Xiao Yizi looked at her and whispered, "This prince and his wife will use the blood of the enemy to pay tribute to the fallen soldiers and civilians of Great Yan, so that their souls can find a place to rest."
He was the King of Jingbei of Dayan, and he had led troops to fight and defend his country.
When he heard that the Yong Kingdom and the Western Rong had massacred the city of Yunzhou and learned about the soldiers who died in the battle, his heart was also filled with boiling blood and hatred.
"must."
Xie Yao's heavy, pounding heart slowly calmed down when she met the prince's deep eyes.
She became calmer and more perceptive.
Xie Yao took the Liaoyuan that Wang Xing had brought, jumped on his horse, and said to the soldiers behind him, "Follow me to repel the foreign enemies and protect our country!"
"Repel foreign enemies and protect our mountains and rivers!"
More than twenty border army soldiers who followed the general back to the capital followed their major general in shouting, their voices resounding through the sky.
Half an hour later, Xie Yao arrived at the gate of the capital, ready to go.
She put on heavier armor, held a long sword in her hand, her hair on her temples was blown by the wind, and her eyes were boiling with fighting spirit and sharpness.
Gu Zhaotang was riding on a snow-white warhorse, also in military uniform, with a long spear behind him, the tip of the spear flashing silver, and a murderous look between his brows.
Even though he knew that the person next to him was his daughter, even though she was a girl, Gu Zhaotang did not tell Xie Yao not to go to the battle.
For a general, fighting on the battlefield is his destiny.
Being a female general is the path chosen by Xie Yao, and it is her responsibility and mission.
Gu Zhaotang understood Xie Yao. His daughter was a phoenix soaring in the sky, and was even more born to be on the battlefield than himself.
"emperor!"
Xie Yao and Gu Zhaotang dismounted, knelt on one knee, and saluted the emperor who came to see them off.
The emperor quickly helped the two of them up, and his heavy and anxious gaze fell on Xie Yao.
There were some things that he found difficult to say to Gu Zhaotang, but Xie Yao was his niece, so it was different.
"One hundred and eighty thousand people in Yunzhou City, one hundred and eighty thousand people..."
The emperor's voice trembled as he took a brocade box from Eunuch Qing.
After opening it, there was a golden tiger talisman inside.
"This is the tiger talisman of the Jingji Camp. General Hu Ben and I each hold half," the emperor said. "This is my half."
"I know, Xie Yao, that as a woman leading an army, some will inevitably be dissatisfied. Now I am handing this tiger talisman to you. When you arrive in the northern border, you will see this item as if I were here in person. Anyone who dares to disobey military orders will be executed first and reported later!"
Xie Yao was slightly moved.
The Jingji Camp is responsible for guarding the capital and will not go on an expedition this time, but the emperor gave this tiger talisman to him.
This almost means that the emperor has placed his own safety in her hands.
Xie Yao took the tiger talisman with a calm and stern demeanor, and said only four words: "Your Majesty, rest assured."
The emperor looked at her, his voice suddenly choking with sobs, and he tried to put on a gentle and restrained smile: "Also, I hope that you will return safely."
"Thank you..." Xie Yao said in a much softer voice, "Uncle."
"Hey, uncle is here!"
Xu Zhixing's voice suddenly rang out among the courtiers behind the emperor.
He and Xu Susu arrived before Xie Yao went to the battle.
emperor:"……"
Not only does Xie Yao have two mothers, but her uncle isn't her only one either.
Xu Zhixing said, "Don't worry, little A'yao. Your grandfather said that the Xu family's caravans and shops in the northern border will assist you throughout this campaign."
He looked at the emperor again and said seriously, "After Princess Yong'an and the general recapture Yunzhou, the Xu family will open a porridge stall for the people. No matter what, with my Xu family here, the people of the northern border will never be displaced by war, starving or freezing!"
The emperor's eyes grew slightly warm, and he patted Xu Zhixing on the shoulder: "On behalf of the people of the northern border, I thank the Xu family."
Xu Susu stuffed a bag of freshly made osmanthus cake into Xie Yao's arms.
"Ayao, let's eat on the way."
Even though she was extremely worried about her daughter's safety, she would not say anything to stop her at this time.
It was her pride to see her Ah Yao go into battle and kill the enemy.
Xie Yao's nose felt sore, and she bit the corner of her lip: "Mom, don't cry. When I come back, you will be a first-rank imperial lady."
Xu Susu gently stroked her cheek: "Don't cry, Ah Yao. To me, the title of Consort of the Imperial Consort is not as important as your safe return."
Pei Jun, who had become the Minister of Revenue, stepped forward and said, "I have already sent food and military equipment to the northern border. Princess, just lead the troops with confidence. Behind you, we are here."
"Thank you very much."
"Gu Zhaotang." The eldest princess walked forward, hesitated for a long time, and called out the general's name.
Gu Zhaotang was shocked, staring at her with his eyes, and said in a calm tone: "What are your instructions, Your Highness?"
"I leave Xie Yao in your care. You two, father and daughter, must take care of each other and protect yourselves, so that you can protect the mountains and rivers of Dayan."
Her voice was neither too loud nor too low, but loud enough for the officials around her to hear.
Everyone's pupils were shocked and they were all stunned. The only four words left in their minds were "father and daughter".
Princess Yong'an is actually the daughter of the eldest princess and General Gu!
Gu Zhaotang lowered his eyes and agreed.
He restrained the emotion in his eyes and said in a deep and powerful voice: "I obey your command."
The eldest princess's breathing trembled, and finally, the corners of her phoenix eyes, which were slightly wrinkled, turned crimson. "When you come back alive, I have something to say to you."
Gu Zhaotang looked at her, a trace of grievance and resentment flashing in his eyes: "I will also have something to say to Her Royal Highness the Princess when the time comes."
Xie Yao looked at the two of them, her expression finally softened a bit, and the corners of her lips rose slightly.
Then she looked at Xiao Yizi.
The prince sat in a wheelchair, a silver-gray cloak over his robe, his peach blossom eyes gazing at her deeply.
"You will have to travel thousands of miles to achieve your goals. I wish you every success and success. When you achieve your goals, I will be the only one standing by your side."
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
