All the way to the rapid march, the counterinsurgency army was mighty, swift and quiet and orderly to reach the mines of the city.

Hu Xianxian and the Iron Guard of the Broken Army followed the guide along the path and climbed the rock, and they wanted to secretly eliminate those sentry posts in advance.

The rest of the army attacked from the black shed by the river at the bottom of the mountain, the main road for transporting mines, and the path frequented by the miners.

Blood Wuqi led his team of three hundred people to follow the team that walked the main road, and they did not make a move, but just kept the formation and moved up quickly. Because they mainly deal with the big dogs of the Mastiff team, they are only vigilant about the movements around them at all times.

Because there weren't too many preparations for war in advance, and they suddenly went up the mountain during the day, Han Zecan and the others didn't expect to start a war directly like this.

All kinds of rolling stones, wood, and thorns were originally very good for rolling down the mountain to block the attack, but they reacted one step slower, and before they could use these weapons, the counterinsurgency army had already captured several hills.

The sentry on the mountain found that the army was attacking and wanted to send a message to Han Zecan's army on the highest stone cliff, but those sentries failed to release the arrows in time and failed to shout, so they were solved by the broken army guards.

The thugs who bully the miners on weekdays, in the face of the mighty army, can only kowtow and beg for mercy, and have no power to resist.

The area belonging to the mine was quickly occupied by the counterinsurgency, and it was only at this moment that the time was reached, and it was invincible to go all the way up from the battle into the mountains.

At the beginning of the unitary period, we reached the junction of the mine cave and the highest grottoes. There is a small flat dam here, connected with several sheds, Cheng Haofeng ordered the army to rest here, and after a while, Hu Xianxian also rushed to report the military situation.

"After Han Zecan learned that we attacked the mountain, he strengthened the defense of the grotto, he was not ready for his subordinates to rescue the black mine forces, and he wanted to ensure his strength to hold the grotto." After Hu Xianxian said some details, he concluded.

Cheng Haofeng handed her a water bladder and said softly: "Rest first, don't worry." The person personally led by Han Zecan was originally an elite forbidden army, and the grotto where he was located had been operated by Orihun for many years, so it was definitely not as easy to fight as this part of the mine. ”

She took two sips of water, handed it back to him, and walked towards the edge of the cliff.

The afterglow of the setting sun shines all over the mountains, and the distant peaks and cliffs, and the nearby woods and meadows are gilded with a layer of golden light. There are many spruce and quercus trees in this area, and the green foliage reflects the golden light, which is more chic than the bonsai in the garden in the city.

Hu Xianxian was fascinated, and Cheng Haofeng also smiled lightly and walked side by side with her.

Cheng Haofeng's eyes lit up, pulled her hand, and pointed towards a gentle slope in front of him. Hu Xianxian looked in the direction he was pointing, and saw that it was full of caryophyllous flowers.

Just looking at the caryophyllus, I saw the snow-white flower heart on the gray-green stalk lined with rose-red and purple petals, although it was very beautiful, but it was not much amazing.

After blooming all over the hillside, it is very beautiful, and the sea of flowers is like embroidered felt obliquely paved, and it is also like the clouds flying down, and it is like a danqing picture scroll.

Seeing them there, many soldiers also flocked to them. A soldier said: "Where wild caryophyllum flowers bloom, there are probably good gold mines. It seems that there are abundant mineral deposits here, and there are still many places that have not been mined. ”

"You know this? In the future, if there is no war, I will send you to rectify this mining area. ”

Hearing Cheng Haofeng say this, the little soldier smiled shyly and touched the back of his head. But his eyes froze, his face suddenly changed, and he pointed down and shouted: "National teacher, look, is there someone climbing up the mountain?" ”

Cheng Haofeng stared at the place where Xiao Bing was pointing, his eyesight was much better, and he had already seen the situation clearly, it was Heiwa who led people to escort the miners to climb up!

Seeing his solemn face, Hu Xianxian asked softly, "What happened unexpectedly?" ”

"All the soldiers obey the order, stand by in place, remain vigilant, and do not act at will! Hu Xianxian, take the broken army and the iron guard with me! ”

Cheng Haofeng didn't answer her, but gave a direct order, and then flew down the mountain.

Hu Xianxian followed, originally full of doubts in his heart, but soon understood what was going on.

One by one, the miners were chained hand and foot, and the rebels and thugs drove them, and Heiwa flew in the air to supervise.

The person at the front of this strange team was carrying a flag, and the flag read: Demon Dao quickly retreat, otherwise the flag will be sacrificed to death!

After the start of the war, the miners who could still run saw that the thugs could no longer control them, so they all took the opportunity to escape, and some of the sturdy miners even picked up shovels, sledgehammers, chisels and other tools to attack the thugs.

But some of the old, weak, sick and disabled could only hide in the corner, and Heiwa took advantage of them to attack the mountain, so they flew down the mountain to secretly search for the miners who could not escape, and used them to coerce Cheng Haofeng to withdraw the army.

Cheng Haofeng pulled out the Ink Ice Sword, and his whole body was cold. This black baby is so treacherous, obviously doing things that disregard the lives of innocent people, but he wants to use the name of innocents to show Cheng Haofeng unjust.

"Shameless! The two armies are fighting, and you have kidnapped these old, weak, sick and disabled people to threaten them! Hu Xian Xian Jiao said.

"What is tied? Didn't you see clearly? It was they who voluntarily asked for the lives of the people and asked the demon to retreat! Otherwise, they are willing to fight the demon path to the end with their blood sacrifice flag! ”

Heiwa said eloquently, he didn't think he was shameless at all, and he put on a righteous and awe-inspiring appearance.

Cheng Haofeng and the others didn't dare to act rashly, because the blade was too close to those miners, and he was not sure that he could rescue the hostages before Heiwa and them took out the knife.

"They volunteered? Will the bound hands and feet be voluntary? Hu Xianxian asked angrily.

"Binding hands and feet is meant to show the determination of death, not to bind. If you don't believe me, listen to me and ask, did you voluntarily force the demon to withdraw with your death? ”

After Heiwa asked, the miners all made a "uh-huh" sound.

Hu Xianxian frowned, and Heiwa asked with a smile, "They didn't refute me, did they?" Do you think they did it voluntarily? ”

"Ah...... Not...... Bah! ”

A miner suddenly jumped up and screamed and pounced on Heiwa, who was grabbed by the soldier and couldn't pounce on it, but spat at Heiwa.

Hu Xianxian noticed that the miner kept his mouth wide open, but only a dissonant sound could come out of his throat.

She suddenly thought of a possibility: "You poured dumb medicine on them?" It's so despicable! ”

Heiwa curled her lips and smiled, not admitting or refuting Hu Xianxian's statement, but it was already certain that this was the case.

Retirement? Those who can't retreat can only reach Han Zecan's last lair by surprise and unpreparedness, and if they retreat, it will be difficult to have such an opportunity in the future.

But if he doesn't retreat, these nearly 100 innocent lives will disappear, and Cheng Haofeng will have to bear the infamy of caring for the safety of the people and being greedy for merit and winning.

Hu Xianxian's hands trembled uncontrollably, and he looked at Cheng Haofeng helplessly.

Cheng Haofeng calmly met her gaze, which was reassuring. Then, he looked at Heiwa with all his emotions: "In order to defeat me, you did something hurtful to heaven and reason, is it worth it?" ”

"It's worth it! It's all about getting everything wrong, and it's worth it! Either you will retire and wait for defeat, or you will be infamous for killing innocent people! The black baby monster roared with a smile.

Cheng Haofeng flew slowly and low around the black baby, looking at those miners carefully, as if he wanted to carve their appearance into his heart. Heiwa's people watched his every subtle movement nervously, afraid that he would suddenly come to the rescue.

"Ninety-four in all, eleven over sixty years of age, fourteen of them over fifty years of age, thirteen of them over forty years of age, three of them were seriously ill and six were disabled...... None of them are living well, so use their blood to pave the way for the counterinsurgency army. ”

When Cheng Haofeng flew back to Hu Xianxian's side, he said these words in a flat tone, he looked into the distance, and his pupils were strangely unfocused.

"No......" Hu Xianxian's eyes were full of tears, both distressed that he was always persecuted, and shocked by the decision he made.

The Breaker Guards were also surprised and puzzled, and they asked Cheng Haofeng with their eyes, hoping that he would give a hint that this was a ploy and not really to give up the innocent miners, or at least give an explanation for making such a decision.

Heiwa's face was not good-looking, after all, his real purpose was to let Cheng Haofeng retreat, so that they could use the favorable terrain to stalemate with the imperial court. Now, Cheng Haofeng said this, and it didn't work for him to kill these miners.

"I'm quick with my sword, and you won't be in pain when you die!" Cheng Haofeng pointed at the miner who had spit on Heiwa, and said coldly.

"You—you've got to think about it...... After winning the battle and losing the hearts of the people, you will not be a national teacher for long......" Heiwa stammered and persuaded him.

Cheng Haofeng pouted and sneered: "Hu Xianfeng cooperated with me to capture the first evil, break the army and kill the rebels!" Violators will be dealt with by military law! ”

Since these people cannot be rescued, then annihilate the enemies who killed them and avenge them! After receiving the order, Hu Xianxian no longer hesitated, and raised the Huixin jade sword to stab the black baby!

The sword light reflected the slanting sun, and when it flew out, it seemed to drag out a ribbon, casting a murderous aura in the most brilliant posture!

Heiwa's pupils shrank sharply, firing fangs with one hand to resist the Huixin Jade Sword, and protecting the heart with the other.

The fangs were made of wolf fangs, containing aura, and three consecutive fangs were pierced by the Huixin Jade Sword, and finally when they were about to pierce into his heart, the last fangs blocked the tip of the sword from deviating from the direction.

The tip of the sword shook slightly, cutting through the back of Heiwa's hand, stabbing him diagonally in the left ribs, and falling from his waist to the ground.

Hu Xianxian was anxious to make the Huixin Jade Sword rise again, and stabbed at Heiwa's heart again, but at this time, Heiwa had already changed its position and shot out a few fangs to block the Huixin Jade Sword.

The attack was delayed for a moment, and the black baby had fled to the rear! But as soon as he turned around, Cheng Haofeng slashed at him diagonally.

Heiwa just wanted to save her life at the moment, and with a flick of her cuffs, she shot out a few bigger fangs from it! Not only were the fangs larger, but there was a strange sound of breaking wind.

When the sound started, a whirlwind rolled up, and the black baby disappeared in front of Cheng Haofeng in an instant.

Cheng Haofeng did not pursue where he fled and returned immediately.

When Cheng Haofeng gave the order, the Iron Guards of the Broken Army were ready to attack, and when Hu Xianxian attacked Heiwa, he swung his sword and killed two rebels in a row, and the Iron Guards of the Broken Army also quickly killed those rebels.

Seeing that the Iron Guard of the Broken Army understood his intentions, he helped Hu Xianxian defeat Heiwa again, but he didn't expect Heiwa to have a life-saving trick and escaped.

"National teacher, all thirty-seven rebels have been killed! It's just that...... We only saved sixty-nine miners......" One of the Broken Army guards stared at the corpses.

"Ahh......h Hmm, hmm...... "The man who spat on the black baby was also saved, and he shouted wildly, picking up the blood of a rebel and writing on the flag.

"It's the best outcome, don't blame yourself."

After writing, he bowed to Cheng Haofeng again. The ropes on the survivors had been untied, and they all bowed to them in thanks.

Cheng Haofeng walked away a few steps, did not accept their thanks, and selected twenty iron guards to escort them down the mountain.

Seeing that their backs were far away from the mountain, Hu Xianxian asked softly: "Let's bury the bodies of the twenty-five miners in that sea of caryophyllus, okay?" ”

Cheng Haofeng agreed, and the two of them used their spiritual power to transport the miners' bodies and bury them, and night had fallen.

There was something more important to do, and the two turned to leave. As soon as he flew up, Hu Xianxian noticed that Cheng Haofeng turned back to look at the sea of flowers.

She looked at him sideways, and saw that he gritted his teeth and trembled his cheeks, and there were still two tears in his eyes that she couldn't hold back and slipped down.