From the top of Nagawa Ridge, you can see the bright and clear sky in the distance. On the vast plain, the sparkling green dances with the wind, deep and shallow, like waves.
At the end of the field of vision, a black dot suddenly appeared, shooting towards this direction. As the distance got closer, the black dot became larger and larger, and the full picture gradually emerged. It was the 50,000 Fenxi elite cavalry who had escaped.
She turned around and looked at the 5,000 cavalrymen behind them. They had been traveling day and night and had barely arrived at Nagawa Ridge half an hour ago. The soldiers' eyes were as red as rabbits, but their eyes were firm.
She said solemnly: "I know everyone is tired, but we must stop the Fenxi Army's attack, intercept them, and buy time for the army behind us!"
Everyone responded in unison: "Marshal, don't worry!"
Jiao Jiao nodded and turned around. The bright red cloak drew sharp arcs in the wind, like a ball of flame, igniting the fighting spirit in the hearts of the soldiers.
At this time, the earth began to shake. Like a thunder and lightning, the 50,000 Fenxi Army crossed the wilderness and appeared at the foot of the Nagawa Ridge. Thousands of horses galloped and were unstoppable. The hearts of the soldiers began to beat hard unconsciously.
However, when their eyes fell on the unmoving figure in front of them, on the flying red cloak, the fear and timidity in their hearts was suppressed.
After several months of fighting, wherever this red touch goes, it goes nowhere!
For a moment, the sound of her exhaling breath was heard like the chirping of a phoenix in the sky, spreading throughout the mountains and faintly overpowering the sound of thousands of galloping horses: "Here comes the arrow!"
One of the guards quickly placed a heavy bow in her open left hand, while another held a quiver on her right.
Everyone became excited, and the fatigue of days of marching was forgotten. They all held their breath and concentrated on her movements, their eyes firmly following her movements.
Drawing the arrow, setting the string, and drawing the bow, the movements were smooth and smooth. After taking aim for a moment, he suddenly let go. The arrow flew like a shooting star, crossed the gentle slope, and plunged into the chest of a bearded man riding a sea green horse.
"General——"
"There is an enemy attack, everyone, be careful!"
Accompanied by a series of chaotic exclamations, the Fenxi army's momentum stagnated, and the people around the big man quickly surrounded him and protected him firmly behind them.
Another general stood up and shouted: "Look for cover!"
Zheng! Zheng! Zheng!
Three more sharp arrows flew in, and the general who stood up and the two guards beside him fell down.
"It's Princess Yao Han! Back away!"
As soon as the three arrows in this hand were shot out, the Fenxi army immediately understood who the enemy was and became more and more panicked.
After nearly three months of fighting, they had already witnessed the terror of the Third Princess Yao Han. Her archery skills were so superb that she could easily pick off the enemy general's head among the thousands of troops.
Commanding the legion in battle is also remarkable. Even if there are any oversights, she can make up for them in time with her strong personal combat power.
At this time, the general who was first hit by the arrow struggled to stand up. Regardless of his own injury, he shouted loudly: "No, rush over! There are not many of them, capture Yao alive..."
Before he finished speaking, another sharp arrow flew towards him, hitting him right between the eyebrows.
"General!"
The soldiers exclaimed, and soon someone realized that Yao Han's army had been falling behind. They were all cavalry on their side, and they were marching very fast.
To be able to go further around than them and reach Nagawa Ridge first, we must have been traveling day and night, and we must be tired by this time. Moreover, if they do not attract the attention of their own army, the opponent's number will not be too large.
"Soldiers, charge!" an officer shouted.
Fifty thousand cavalrymen rushed towards Nagawa Ridge regardless, and what greeted them was a rain of arrows as dense as raindrops.
After several waves of arrows, the Fenxi Army reached the middle of the mountain. Huge boulders rolled down from the top of the mountain. The soldiers who rushed in front were beaten to pieces, including men and horses...
About two quarters of an hour later, the stones prepared in advance were gone, and the Fenxi Army had already rushed forward. Next, they could only resist with their flesh and blood.
Jiao Jiao looked back. So far, his own casualties were negligible, but the enemy's casualties were heavy. However, the disparity in numbers between the two sides was still too great. If the enemy rushed over, they could be swamped in an instant.
Glancing around, her eyes fell on the big tree next to her. Every inch grew and grew stronger!
"Chop down two trees!" As she spoke, she grabbed a big knife, chopped down a nearby tree, and rushed up with the trunk in her arms. She actually used the big tree as a spear, and swung it with great force, and many Fen who climbed up The Western Army was swept down and rolled down the mountain.
"Fuck!"
"I go!"
"hiss--"
"Marshal is mighty!"
The soldiers on both sides of the enemy and ours were dumbfounded, and uncontrollable fear grew in the hearts of every soldier in the Fenxi Army. Are they still human?
The Dingwu Army was so excited that they followed her and followed her to kill the enemy, while the two guards went to chop down the trees.
They all understood that their marshal was fighting for their hope of survival. The more she delayed, the more hope they would have to survive...
When Jiao Jiaowu broke the third big tree, the cry of killing finally rang out from the bottom of the mountain. Wei Daqiang arrived first from the rear with his troops and horses. The soldiers who were still alive burst into cheers, and the morale that had gradually slumped rose again.
Soon after, two other armies arrived, and the situation between the enemy and ourselves was instantly overturned. By the early morning of the next day, almost all the enemy's middle-level generals and above were killed in the battle, and nearly 90% died under Jiao Jiao's care.
The remaining five thousand troops, led by a leader, raised a white flag and surrendered. Of the five thousand elites brought out by Jiao Jiao, only two thousand survived to the end.
She rubbed her swollen head and ordered the few remaining generals from the Fenxi Army to be brought over.
"Tell me, where are you going to lead us?"
Several young generals have not yet entered the prisoner state. You look at me and I look at you, hesitant.
Jiao Jiao yawned: "If you don't tell me, just chop it. Don't delay my sleep."
"Kuo, Kuo Cang Mountain," one person said hesitantly, "Priest Xuanwu said that as long as we lead you to Kuo Cang Mountain, the Imperial Master will have his own way to annihilate you all and help us restore our country."
Another person added: "On this journey, we also had the help of the National Preceptor's Office, so we were able to persist for so long."
Jiao Jiao was stunned for a moment. After King Bai Di surrendered, all members of the royal family were escorted to Yao Han to go to the capital. The meaning of this restoration was that the national advisor should support the new king among these people.
The Imperial Preceptor's Office is powerful, and with their support, even a beggar can counterattack and become the king of a country.
No wonder this group of people was so strange. Regardless of the casualties or how many generals died, the newly appointed generals fled with the Fenxi Army as always.
However, this promise sounds like a cover. If the Imperial Prefecture really wants Bai Di to return to the country, why must it lead Yao Han's army to Kuocang Mountain.
With the power of the Imperial Prefecture, it is completely possible for Yao Han's army to be trapped in the territory of Baidi and then slowly plan for it.
Jiao Jiao ordered Huang Tao to fetch a carrier pigeon and sent messages to Ji Yun and Pei Zheng respectively, preparing to rest for a few days before returning to the court.
Too many things had happened in the past few months, and she had many questions that she wanted to ask Ji Yun personally.
Unexpectedly, two days later, she received a letter from Pei Zheng, asking her to go to the royal court to take charge. To prevent her from running away midway, Pei Zheng even sent someone to wait for her on her way back.
In desperation, Jiao Jiao had to separate from the army and let Wei Daqiang lead the army back to Shuobei, while she took her personal guards and those young masters to the royal court.
Fortunately, she was just here to act as a deterrent to the door god, and Pei Zheng took care of everything.
On this day, the sky is clear and the wind is gentle.
Jiao Jiao dressed up with Huang Tao and wandered the streets, tasting Bai Di's special snacks and feeling the exotic customs.
Not long after, she heard people in Bai Di talking about Ji Yun being the reincarnation of a fierce ghost who would bring trouble to the world. She hurriedly found someone to inquire about it and learned that it was an edict issued by the Imperial Prefect's Office a few days ago.
Now, she was in no mood to hang around and hurriedly went back to ask Pei Zheng.
"Weren't you busy chasing the Fenxi Army a few days ago, so I stopped the news. It's just a counterattack by the Imperial Prefecture, it's not a big deal."
Pei Zheng said it calmly, but Jiao Jiao's mood was not at ease. He had just ascended the throne, the foundation was not yet stable, and Marquis Changping was watching eagerly. How could it not be a big deal to be slandered by the Imperial Master's Office at this time.
That was the Imperial Preceptor's Mansion that stood above the four kingdoms, and their words were regarded as a standard by the people.
She asked in a deep voice: "How long will it take here?"
"It can't be faster. It's not that easy to accept a country." Pei Zheng sighed lowly. He also wanted to deal with things here quickly and go back early.
Time flies, spring passes and winter comes, and another year comes in the blink of an eye.
In the spring of March, the peach blossoms are scorching.
Pei Zheng passed by the courtyard where Jiao Jiao lived, and suddenly saw Yang Heguang coming out of the courtyard, radiant.
He smiled and joked: "What other ways have you thought of to please the third princess today?"
The young men who came to Beijing were a bit dandy, but they had the unique enthusiasm of young people. After the battle at Nagawa Ridge, they admired Jiao Jiao very much, especially Yang Heguang, who actually wanted to worship her as their teacher!
"A few peach blossoms!"
Yang Heguang's eyebrows were full of joy. In the past year, he had given away everything he could, such as brocade clothes, hairpin rings, magic weapons, and even a few beautiful young people. The three princesses were all indifferent and not interested. Like it very much.
Unexpectedly, she picked up a few peach blossoms randomly on the roadside today, and she liked them very much!
"You actually gave her a peach blossom!" Pei Zheng's expression suddenly became subtle.
Yang Heguang's heart tightened, "What's wrong with Peach Blossom? I think the princess likes it very much."
Pei Zheng smiled meaningfully and left.
Yang Heguang was confused and worried about it, so he found an excuse to go in. He saw Jiao Jiao was placing a few peach blossoms in a vase, with a gentle expression on his face. He really liked it.
(End of chapter)
