The moon was dark and the wind was high, dark clouds obscured the starry sky, and only sporadic firelight swayed in the camp outside Zhengzhou.

In Guo Yan's tent, the corpses of the two houses were lying like that.

Xue Mang stood beside Zhu Zhenhai, who fell to the ground, and a cold smile flashed in his eyes.

He strode out of the camp tent and shouted loudly: "General Zhu and Guo Yan disagreed, and the two of them pulled out their guns and shot at each other, and both of them were killed!" Now that the army has no owner, where should we go? ”

His voice echoed in the night sky with an eerie hint of seduction. The soldiers in the army were shocked by the sudden news, and they rushed out of the camp in panic, talking to each other.

Xue Mang took the opportunity to step forward, raised his arms and shouted: "Her Royal Highness the princess is merciful and wise, why don't I return to serve her?" Only by following Her Royal Highness the Princess is our only way out! ”

His voice was passionate and determined, as if an invisible force was pushing the hearts of the soldiers. Some of the soldiers began to waver, their eyes full of confusion and anticipation as they looked at Xue Mang.

However, at this moment, a roar broke the chaotic situation: "Xue Mang! You traitor! Don't think about demagoguing the army! ”

I saw Guo Yan's henchman Li Mo leading a group of loyal subordinates to rush out, their eyes were firm and angry, their weapons were clenched in their hands, and they formed a confrontation with Xue Mang's subordinates.

Chapter 2: The Musket Threat

Li Mo stood on the high ground outside the camp and looked at Xue Mang and his subordinates coldly. He knew that Xue Mang was an ambitious guy who had always wanted to take Guo Yan's place. Now he has taken the opportunity to create chaos, nothing more than to seize military power.

"Xue Mang! Do you think you can cover the sky with one hand? Li Mo roared angrily, "General Guo treats you well, why did you betray him?" ”

Xue Mang sneered: "Li Mo, you are just a small subordinate, what qualifications do you have to question me?" Those who know the times are handsome, and Her Royal Highness the Princess is our true destination. ”

At this moment, the sound of rumbling horses' hooves was suddenly heard in the distance. I saw Zhao Zhen leading 100,000 horses and galloping with a fire gun team of 3,000 people. Their arrival has made the already tense situation even more tense.

Zhao Zhen rode on his horse and looked coldly at the two sides of the confrontation. A sly smile flashed in his eyes, as if everything was under his control.

"Li Mo, listen." Zhao Zhen shouted loudly, "This king gives you two choices: the first, to serve Her Royal Highness the princess, and not to blame for the past; and secondly, dismiss your men and horses, and return every man to his country. The choice is yours! ”

Li Mo looked at Zhao Zhen with wide eyes, he knew that this was Zhao Zhen's threat. If he chooses to serve Her Highness the Princess, then he and his men will lose all dignity and freedom; If he chooses to dismiss the people, then they will become homeless.

Chapter 3: Difficult Choices

Li Mo's heart was full of contradictions and struggles. He looked at his loyal subordinates, their eyes full of anticipation and trust. He knew that he could not live up to their expectations.

"Xue Mang! You traitor! Li Mo roared angrily, "Do you think you can do whatever you want with the power of Her Royal Highness the Princess?" Let me tell you, as long as I, Li Mo, still have a breath of air, I will never let you succeed! ”

After speaking, he pulled out the long sword at his waist and raised it high: "Brothers! Rush with me! ”

With his shout, a group of loyal subordinates followed, and they rushed towards Xue Mang's men with their weapons brandished. The two sides instantly fell into a fierce battle.

However, at this moment, Zhao Zhen's firecracker team suddenly opened fire. The sound of dense firecrackers rang out, and one after another firelight pierced the night sky and shot at Li Mo's men and horses.

Li Mo was shocked, he didn't expect Zhao Zhen to be so vicious. He hurriedly swung his sword to fend off the flying firebolts, while shouting at his men to dodge.

However, the power of the firearm was too great, and Li Mo's subordinates were shot and fell to the ground one after another. Their screams and moans echoed in the night sky, heartbreaking.

Li Mo watched his subordinates fall one by one, and his heart was full of pain and helplessness. He knew that he could not recover the defeat.

Chapter 4: The Final Battle

Li Mo brandished his long sword and rushed towards Xue Mang, his eyes full of anger and despair. He knew it was his last showdown.

Xue Mang sneered, pulled out the long sword at his waist and greeted him. The sword lights of the two intertwined in the night sky, making a clanging sound.

Their battles are extremely fierce, and each sword is full of strength and skill. However, Li Mo's heart was full of pain and helplessness. He knew that he could no longer defeat Xue Mang.

At this moment, a flash of fire suddenly fell from the sky and smashed on Xue Mang's body. Xue Mang screamed and fell to the ground.

Li Mo looked at Xue Mang who fell to the ground in shock, only to see that his chest was pierced by a fire bullet, and blood gushed out. He looked up and saw that Zhao Zhen's firecracker team had stopped firing, and their eyes were focused on him.

Zhao Zhen rode on the horse and looked at Li Mo coldly: "Li Mo, you have no way out." Serve Her Royal Highness the Princess, or die here, the choice is yours. ”

Li Mo looked at Zhao Zhen with wide eyes, his heart was full of anger and unwillingness. However, he knew he couldn't save the defeat. He slowly lowered the sword in his hand and knelt on the ground.

"I ...... Serve Her Royal Highness the Princess......" Li Mo said in a low voice, his voice full of helplessness and humiliation.

Zhao Zhen sneered and waved his hand: "Take him down." ”

Several soldiers stepped forward and escorted Li Mo down. Li Mo didn't resist or speak, just followed them silently. He knew that he had failed completely, not only had he lost all his dignity and freedom, but he would also face an unknown fate. And his subordinates will also become the captives of Her Royal Highness, and will be forced to serve her.

Chapter 1: The Storm of the Tiger Prison

Zhao Zhen rode on a war horse and looked ahead. The 200,000 horses of the Western Route Army have been reorganized, like a giant dragon winding across the vast plains, hunting with banners and shining armor. Their goal is the historic Xiongguan - Tiger Prison Pass.

"Pass the order, the whole army will speed up, and be sure to take the Tiger Prison Pass before dark!" Zhao Zhen's voice was firm and powerful, revealing an unstoppable aura of heroism.

The lieutenant general beside him answered, and then gave the order. The army surged like a tidal wave, and the earth trembled with iron hooves.

Tiger Prison Pass, which once blocked countless invaders, is particularly lonely under the iron hooves of Zhao Zhen's army at this moment. Although the enemy troops guarding the pass resisted stubbornly, they were finally defeated under the onslaught of Zhao Zhen's army.

Zhao Zhen rode on the horse, watching his big flag fluttering on the head of the tiger prison, and he couldn't help but feel a sense of pride in his heart. He knew that this was just the beginning, and that he was aiming further afield.