Smoke billowed and flames soared. In the dust raised by the horse's hooves, the war that had just taken place came and ended quickly.

Next to the camp where the Qin and Wei armies temporarily stored their heavy grain and grass, the soldiers in charge of guarding them were almost dead. The unsuspecting 2,000 remaining defenders were unable to fight back under the surprise attack of the 5,000 heavily armed dragoons. In the face of iron-blooded and merciless killing, their corpses were everywhere. And those people who came to transport grain and grass were gathered together by the stern orders of the Zhao cavalry, trembling and frightened eyes, waiting for the arrival of an unknown fate.

Wang Erhu, who was lucky not to die, like all of them, witnessed the war scene just now. If you hadn't seen it with your own eyes, you wouldn't have believed that the cavalry of the Zhao State was so powerful! They settled the battle in a quarter of an hour, and then directly set fire to the entire baggage battalion. The grain, grass, baggage, and military equipment that had been painstakingly transported here were soon all engulfed in flames. However, in the hearts of these people, they only care about the fate they are about to face.

Nie Yunfeng, who used to be high and richly dressed, now has an extremely embarrassing image. He had been dragged all the way over, his body and face were covered with dust and blood, his hands were tied behind his back and thrown to the ground, and when he struggled angrily to stand up, he looked up just in time to meet a pair of calm eyes.

"Uh, caught a big fish...... Well done! ”

Nie Yunfeng saw that the person on the horse was not wearing armor, his hair was tied and his sword was held, and a battle robe behind him was blown by the wind, there was no blood and no dust. The very young man glanced at him, and then shouted a compliment to the lieutenant who had just grabbed him. The cavalry captain was full of honor and excitement, and after a military salute, he jumped on his horse and led his men to regroup.

"Who are you? Do you know who I am? ”

Nie Yunfeng spit out the sand in his mouth, and the words he asked in a fit of anger made even him feel a little inexplicable. However, the other party obviously heard it very clearly and replied casually.

"Of course I know that you are the son of the Qin State. Hehe! Invaded my Zhao Kingdom for no reason, didn't you expect such a day? ”

"Humph! Now that I've become a prisoner, I don't have anything to say now. Do you dare to tell me, who are you? ”

"Chu Jiangmian."

Nie Yunfeng raised his head suddenly. A look of surprise crossed his face, and he couldn't help blurting out, "How is this possible...... Are you really Chu Jiangmian? ”

It's no wonder he's so out of shape, because no one can connect the man in front of him, who controls the situation in a light light, with the legendary prince.

Chu Jiangmian looked at the flames rising not far away, and sneered faintly: "So what?" Isn't it...... Is there any difference to you? ”

Nie Yunfeng's expression stiffened, and the other party's playful tone made him understand that the person in front of him was really Chu Jiangmian! Feeling the pain all over his body, he looked back at the fire and smoke, and couldn't help but lose all his thoughts. Then he heard even more desperate news.

"By the way, I told you. The more than 20,000 troops of the Southern Han Dynasty were all wiped out yesterday. Their ships were burned to ashes on the river...... So, disappointed, right? ”

Nie Yunfeng didn't know whether to believe what the other party said. He said through gritted teeth.

"I don't need to know this! If you're going to kill me, do it now! ”

Unexpectedly, the other party just waved his hand, but he didn't mean to kill him.

"The eldest prince of the Qin State is a distinguished guest when he comes to the Zhao State, so he should be invited into the Dragon City to entertain him. How can you easily say that you will be killed? Not only will I not kill you, but I will let you go. I believe that I won't have to wait too long to meet your General Wang Jian again! Hehe! ”

Looking at Chu Jiangmian's figure on a war horse, Nie Yunfeng didn't know why, and suddenly felt an unbearable sense of oppression. The biting cold soaked through his body, and his teeth chattered and he asked again.

"What do you mean by that?"

"Our Highness means to say, now you can go. And the Qin Wei army is about to be finished! You will not be able to return a piece of armor, from generals to soldiers, no one will ever escape! ”

General Long Yu, who was full of heroic energy, rode over and answered his question in place of Chu Jiangmian. Then he glanced at this prisoner with contempt, and turned to Chu Jiangmian and shouted back to him.

"Your Highness! The battle is all over. All over 2,000 enemy troops have been slaughtered! The Dragoons are waiting for the latest combat orders. And the captives over there...... Your Highness, please! ”

Inspired by the great victory in the Battle of Qixialing, the battle just now was simply a victory for Long Yu and the dragoons under his command. They carried out Chu Jiangmian's order very well: "Anyone who wears armor and wields a knife will be killed!" ”。 Long Yu understood Chu Jiangmian's purpose in doing this very well. Although it was a little cruel, it was the most decisive means that Zhao had to make in a dangerous situation. Perhaps, this is the only way to make the enemy fearful, and to have an unexpected effect on the next successive battles.

Chu Jiangmian nodded, no longer paying attention to the depressed Nie Yunfeng. The reason why he kept his life and didn't kill him was because compared to a corpse, maybe the living noble son of Qin was more valuable. After ordering him to be untied, and then watching him flee in a panicked manner, he came to the frightened men in a crowd of horsemen.

"Don't be afraid, Zhao's army never harms ordinary people...... Let's go, all of you, and go back to your hometown. ”

Wang Erhu, who was standing in front of the crowd, suddenly raised his head, and like many other people, he had an incredibly shocked look on his face. From what they know and hear, a situation like this is good if they don't get killed. The best ending is probably to become a slave of the other party, and from then on to spend his life in the dark labor of the enemy country until he dies. However, the person in front of him, who is said to be His Royal Highness the Prince of Zhao, actually let them go so unconditionally?!

"You, you...... Is that true? ”

"Of course! Let's go. All the food you have brought has been burned, and if you don't leave, you will still starve? Zhao Guoren doesn't have the kung fu to eat now, so many of you are ready to eat. Hehe! ”

Wang Erhu saw the raging fires, and also saw the light in the eyes of the young man in front of him. He, like many people around him, felt the hot blood gushing in his chest. The magnates of their own country enslave them, drive them away, and treat their lives like ants...... And the people of the enemy country are so tolerant of them! If it weren't for the fact that there was an old father at home, he would have liked to leave everything behind now and follow such a person.

However, it is a pity that this is not their country, and there is no land under their feet. They're going to go back eventually.

Thousands of people bowed their heads, knelt on the ground, and after making a great salute, they dispersed silently. Although they did not say anything more, the seeds of gratitude had been planted in their hearts. Perhaps, one day in the future, it will take root and repay the youthful faces they remember with rich feedback.

"General Long Yu, how are the casualties of the Dragoons?"

Seeing that the people who were let go had gone without a trace, Chu Jiangmian reined in the war horse and asked casually. The answer he received was very gratifying.

"Your Highness, rest assured! It's just that a dozen people were slightly injured, and it didn't prevent the fighting! ”

Long Yu's tone was firm and full of confidence. They all knew that what was coming next was the hardest battle of the battle. 10,000 cavalry against 130,000 troops! No one can guarantee that they will survive unharmed. But there is not the slightest fear in everyone's heart. The only thing is the belief in victory!

"Good! With that said, let's get started! ”

"Your Highness, please put on armor!"

Long Yu personally held a pair of armor with his hands and helped Chu Jiangmian put it on. In the two battles from yesterday to now, Chu Jiangmian only watched the battle from a distance, and did not go into battle in person. This is the result of the painstaking request of all the soldiers from Long Yu onwards. But the war that is about to start is crucial to the survival of the Zhao State. Chu Jiangmian refused everyone's persuasion, he wanted to go into battle in person, fight together with the Dragoon Army and the Tiger Army, charge ahead, and fight the same enemy!

Long Yu really had no choice but to agree. However, he had already selected the most elite hundred cavalry warriors in the army and ordered them to do their best to protect Chu Jiangmian's safety under the leadership of Bai Ye.

"Please rest assured, General! Even if we all die in battle, we will protect Your Highness unscathed! ”

Hundreds of horsemen and warriors promise together, swear by death! Bai Ye also put on his battle armor and held a golden-winged phantom moon hook in his hand. He will follow Chu Jiangmian from beginning to end, inch by inch, until the end of the battle.

Chu Jiangmian didn't say anything more, took the lead, and walked away with his sword. Five thousand cavalry galloped and followed closely. Behind them, flames rose into the clouds.

Dozens of miles ahead, the Qin and Wei armies had just begun to arrive at the cavalry battlefield last night. Looking at the war dead who appeared one after another, the tragic situation after those deaths is really shocking.

In the army, Wang Jian frowned tightly, and his face looked very solemn. Judging from the information that has been continuously collected, the bodies of the soldiers belonging to the eight thousand cavalry of the Qin State have appeared, but the corpses of Zhao Jun have not been found. There are only two possibilities, one is that they quickly cleaned up the battlefield. The second is that in the cavalry duel, they did not suffer large casualties at all!

"Shut down all the dead...... When the war is over, they will all be brought back to Qin. Don't let them be lonely ghosts here. ”

There was some sadness in Wang Jian's tone. Although the casualties on the battlefield were inevitable, the defeat in the first battle this time still cast a heavy shadow on his heart.