This team, which had been abandoned by Yan Xun in Zhenhuang City, suddenly became the public enemy of the entire empire, and everyone wanted to be a hero who eliminated the traitors. Along the way, Chu Qiao and others encountered countless surprise attacks.
"Girl," He Xiao ran over carefully, crouching down, and whispered in Chu Qiao's ear, "The scout camp is approaching, give the order!"
Chu Qiao lowered her head and said calmly, "Wait a moment."
"Girl, it's less than 200 steps."
"Wait a moment."
"If we wait any longer, our hiding will be meaningless."
"It's not time yet."
He Xiao was about to say something when a red and white military flag suddenly rose up in the trench in the distance. Chu Qiao raised her eyebrows and shouted sternly, "Go!"
In an instant, shouts shook the sky, and thousands of blades rushed out of the trenches. The hastily approaching army scouts were immediately caught in a terrible siege.
It was another decisive victory without any suspense. Chu Qiao's precise calculations, accurate timing, and perfect formation layout smashed the enemies who rashly stepped into the encirclement into pieces. In less than half an hour, the battle was over. There was no time to eliminate the enemy troops that were fleeing in all directions. Chu Qiao waved the battle flag and led the remaining 4,000 officers and soldiers of the Southwest Town Government to attack the largest expeditionary army with all her strength!
After four days of hiding and fleeing like stray dogs, the officers and soldiers of the Southwest Town Government, who had destroyed the capital of Daxia with their own hands, finally let go and roared loudly on the land of the Qiupingshan Plain!
There was a drizzle in the sky. Chu Qiao wiped the rain off her face. Her face was pale and thin. She sat on the horse and put the sword back into the scabbard with a swish. She said in a firm tone: "Soldiers, let's withdraw."
There was a sudden panic among the crowd. The huge victory in one night made the soldiers, who had been chased and beaten for four consecutive days, feel very excited. The idea of wanting to avenge the previous humiliation has been deeply rooted in everyone's mind. The opportunity for war is fleeting, and withdrawing troops at such a good time is unwise in everyone's eyes. However, their gratitude and awe for the woman in front of them kept them from saying it out loud, but their eyes clearly revealed their disapproval.
"I know what you are thinking." The girl cleared her throat and said loudly, "The empire is in turmoil, and forces from all directions are ready to move. This is a great opportunity for a good man to create a new world. We are full of vigor and vitality, and we should not give up the easy-to-win situation at such a good opportunity. However, is the situation really like what we see? No, it's not! The empire still has a large number of aristocratic families and tribes, a large number of vassal kings, and a large number of loyal troops. They may temporarily We didn't come to defend the country, but that's only for now. Once we defeat Zhao's armed forces, we will become the public enemy of the entire Daxia. We are out of ammunition and food, no replacement clothes, no spare horses, no medicine or food. How long can we keep fighting, burning, killing and looting? Once we show signs of fatigue, the enemy will bite us like a mad dog. Even the most ferocious lion cannot beat a group of vicious dogs when it is tired. We have had enough, we are tired, and we should go back. "
Suddenly, someone in the crowd began to sob quietly. Someone seemed to be afraid of getting a positive answer and whispered, "Your Highness has given up on us."
"Yes, girl, we are homeless."
"We are traitors to the empire and abandoned children of Yanbei. Where should we go?"
“Don’t believe in these ridiculous rumors!” Chu Qiao shouted, and said solemnly, “Those are all conspiracies to alienate us from Yanbei. His Highness has not abandoned you, and the King of Yanbei will never abandon his people!”
"But His Highness did not take us away. He left us in the encirclement. We all saw it clearly."
"No! His Highness did not abandon you. He sent me to rescue you."
"Your Highness only sent one person to rescue us?"
Chu Qiao raised her eyebrows and said firmly: "But I did it. I rescued you. His Highness believed that I could do it, so he entrusted it to me. There is no doubt about it!"
The whole audience was silent. Even though the matter was a little hard to understand, it was the fact. This petite girl single-handedly rescued 4,000 officers and soldiers of the Southwest Town Government, and led them to smash the enemy's encirclement and blockade, break out of the siege, and escape.
"Soldiers, don't hesitate any longer. Now, let's bury the bodies of our comrades, and then leave this place with their dreams. You shed your blood to protect your homeland, and history will remember your loyalty. Now, please follow me back!"
Chu Qiao finished speaking in a deep voice, then suddenly lowered her head and bowed deeply to the four thousand officers and soldiers. Her beautiful hair slid down from both sides like two graceful waterfalls.
Everyone stood in silence. Three seconds later, everyone knelt on one knee and shouted in unison: "We are willing to follow the girl!"
That day, the smell of blood on the Qiupingshan Plain spread far away, and the soldiers' roars were like a roaring wind on the grassland. They may not know that the army they had just destroyed was not the punitive army pursuing the Southwestern Town Governor, but a revenge army formed by Zhao Yang and eleven northwestern clans to launch a surprise attack on the rear of Yanbei. They had made all the necessary preparations, including sufficient food and fodder, recruiting a large number of laborers to transport the food, studying the terrain of northern Yan in detail, finding the best guides, and even local spies. They were all ready, just waiting for the main force of the army to arrive and the battle to begin. While Yan Xun has not yet returned to Yanbei and gained a foothold, we should have a 70% chance of winning this battle.
However, everything was in vain because of Chu Qiao's appearance. When Zhao Yang heard the news, the young prince remained silent for a long time. He remembered that night when the fire was blazing, and the figure standing on the city wall, slender but upright, like a tenacious flagpole.
"Your Highness, there is no hope of advancing into Yanbei. Do you want to get rid of this sneak attack?"
Zhao Yang lowered his head and thought for a long time. Finally, he said calmly: "The big fish are gone, what's the use of small shrimps?" The young prince stood up and said, "Return to Yundu!"
At this moment, on the cliff slope of Ximaliang, a camp stood quietly. In front of the main tent gate, there was a black iron eagle military flag.
Miss Yu opened the curtain of the tent and walked in. Before she could say anything, she heard a man's irritated voice from inside, "Didn't I tell you not to come in again?"
Miss Yu was startled, stopped, and then said softly: "Young Master, it's me."
Yan Xun immediately turned around, and when he saw Miss Yu, he quickly took two steps forward and said in a deep voice, "It's Miss Yu. Yan Xun is rude."
"You are too polite, young master." Miss Yu smiled faintly, "Has Ah Jing been here just now?"
Yan Xun nodded without saying anything, looking quite annoyed.
"Your Highness, it's been ten days. We should leave."
Miss Yu said: "Yanbei is in chaos right now. After learning that the young master wanted to go back, all the forces were fighting against each other. We have already wasted a lot of time."
Yan Xun sighed helplessly, "I understand."
"Young Master, of course you understand. You should also understand what the consequences would be if you were to wait a few days longer. But you can't do it, Young Master. You are no longer the you I know. I think that even if Chu Qiao were here, she would not be willing to see you act without regard for the overall situation. Even if you are not here to support her, with her ability, she will definitely return to Yanbei safely."
Yan Xun slowly raised his head and murmured in a low voice: "I know everything you said. I'm just a little worried. I'm afraid that she will be disappointed when she sees that I'm not waiting for her here."
"What?" Miss Yu was stunned. He stubbornly led the entire army to wait for the Southwest Town Envoy in this dangerous place. He was not afraid that she would be in danger, but was just afraid that she would be disappointed if she couldn't see him?
"It's funny to say it out loud, isn't it?" Yan Xun laughed at himself and shook his head. "As long as we are human, we will inevitably make mistakes once in a while, and I am no exception. This time I lied to her and abandoned the officers and soldiers of the Southwest Town Envoy. Although she didn't say it, she must be angry with me in her heart. I just want to explain it to her in person."
Miss Yu raised her eyebrows, "But..."
"I understand." Yan Xun interrupted her, "After tonight, if she hasn't arrived yet, we will leave."
Miss Yu sighed and nodded, "In that case, I will go down first."
Yan Xun stepped forward and said, "I'll take you there."
Just as I walked out of the camp gate, a sharp sword suddenly attacked from the side, as fast as lightning, and a loud shout exploded in my ears like thunder! Yan Xun's reaction was like that of a leopard. He sensed the murderous intent instantly. His movements were as smooth as flowing water. He suddenly jumped up, quickly drew the short knife from his waist, blocked the oncoming sword with one knife, bent his body to the side, and dodged the swift and fatal blow with extreme perfection!
"Protect His Highness!" Miss Yu shouted calmly. The guards on both sides rushed forward at the same time. After a crackling fight, the assassin was quickly captured!
Yan Xun stood in the crowd, frowning at the man in front of him, and said in a deep voice: "I said, don't let it happen a third time!"
The man was no more than twenty years old, with a handsome face. His former sunshine and vigor were gone, replaced by a cold and murderous aura. He looked at Yan Xun coldly and said in a deep voice: "Those who betray their master and their country shall be punished by everyone!"
"Stubborn!" Yan Xun snorted coldly, "Zhao Song, this is the last time. Considering the friendship between you and me in the past, I will let you go for the last time. If we meet again someday, I will not show mercy again!"
Zhao Song sneered, "Yan Xun, I thought you were really made of stone. You killed so many people in the capital, how come you couldn't kill me? But if you don't kill me today, you will definitely regret it in the future!"
Yan Xun turned away without even looking at him, "Let him go."
"Where's Chun'er? Where is she?"
"I told you Zhao Chun'er isn't here with me."
Zhao Song was furious, "You lied!"
Yan Xun's face was stern, "I don't need to take away a princess of Da Xia who has already lost her power."
Zhao Song frowned, as if he knew that Zhao Chun'er was not with Yan Xun. He raised his head, looked at Yan Xun, and said in a deep voice: "Yan Xun, from now on, you and I have no friendship for eight years. If we meet again, I will still take your life, and you don't have to show mercy to my men. You have let me go three times. If one day I can kill you, I will commit suicide and return this life to you. However, the blood feud of the imperial capital and the hundreds of thousands of people in the imperial capital lying dead on the streets, this account must be settled by us!"
Yan Xun did not speak. His long robe fluttered in the cool wind from Xima, like a flying bird. The expression on his face was calm and unperturbed, except for his pair of eyes, which were as black as the sea.