"Ambush! Ambush! "
In the valley, the generals of the rebel army were pale. Looking at the soaring flames and the dense arrows in the distance, they were in a dilemma. Only Zhuang Yan raised his longsword and shouted, "Do you see the flag? It's the Yihe Nation's rabble! How capable can a traitor like Qin Yi be? We are the imperial army. Charge forward! Whoever kills Qin Yi will be promoted to Lieutenant General Captaincy! "
"Yes, Milord!"
With a great reward, there would always be brave men. The rebel army was originally a group of desperados. Hearing the promise of a high position and generous reward, they would naturally fight to the death. For a moment, the battle at the entrance of the valley quickly heated up.
After nearly an hour, Lin Xun's subordinates ran out of arrows. He immediately raised his longsword and said, "Don't let a single person out. All officers and soldiers, draw your swords and fight with me. Don't let a single one escape!"
Under the moonlight, the two armies fought fiercely, and blood flowed like a river.
…
On the hillside, Feng Jixing narrowed his eyes and closely observed the situation in the valley. Holding the Scarlet Phoenix Saber, he muttered, "This Lin Xun is a talented general."
On the side, Xu Jiantao knew that Feng Jixing was a commander who knew how to use the right people. He smiled and said, "Since the Yihe Nation has already surrendered, then it's only a matter of a word for General Feng to transfer Lin Xun under his command. However, I'm afraid that it will be criticized by the old officials in the court. After all, this Lin Xun is Lin Yu's cousin, and Lin Yu was the main person who caused the disaster in Lanyan City."
"Yes …"
Feng Jixing sighed and said, "But General Xu, don't forget that a soldier's duty is to obey orders. Back then, Lin Yu was only Qin Yi's subordinate. It was also his duty to set up the plan. These are two different things. This Lin Xun can fight so bravely against the rebel army. He's brave and resourceful. I must use him!"
Xu Jiantao smiled faintly. "I know I can't persuade General Feng, so I'm just reminding him. If he wants to use him, then use him. The appearance of Lu Yan's army also means that the Blackstone Empire hasn't given up. I'm afraid that another war won't be too far away. The empire is in dire need of manpower. If General Feng disregards the past and uses a general like Lin Xun, it might not be a bad thing."
Feng Jixing laughed and patted Xu Jiantao's shoulder. "You know me well. Yu's subordinates are too straightforward. Only you and Situ Sen know how to be flexible."
"Being upright is not necessarily a bad thing. After all, some rules are not easily broken if they are managed by upright people." Xu Jiantao said meaningfully.
Feng Jixing wasn't paying attention at all. He only said, "After reorganizing the national army, they'll have at least a hundred thousand people. How do you think we should deal with them? Abolish the national army, or …"
"The national army is a national policy. It's a national policy set by Her Highness and Commander Yu. It's better not to break it."
"Mm, I think so too. Then who do you think should be the new commander of the national army?"
"About this …"
Xu Jiantao thought for a moment and said, "The national army is equivalent to another imperial court. In the future, it will gradually replace the imperial court, and the national army will be the guardian army of the national army. In my opinion … the original commander of the imperial army was Qin Lei. Now, the commander of the national army should be someone from the Qin family. Xizhong Wang Qin Yan is the best candidate."
Feng Jixing smiled happily. "That's for the best. It just so happens that Ah Yan is relatively free now. A mere Temple Grand Deacon isn't his ambition. Let's do this after we return to the imperial capital."
"Yes!"
Xu Jiantao looked at the valley in the distance and said, "Should we attack? Otherwise … I'm afraid that the tens of thousands of volunteer soldiers under Lin Xun's command will be wiped out."
"Let's wait a little longer," Feng Jixing said lightly.
Xu Jiantao was a little surprised. "General Feng … I have something to say, but I don't know if I should say it."
"Say it."
"Is General Feng planning to use the rebel army to completely destroy the Yihe Nation's army?"
Feng Jixing took a deep breath and glanced at Xu Jiantao with a frightening cold light in his eyes. Even the battle-hardened Xu Jiantao couldn't help but feel a chill in his heart. He said, "Could it be … that I guessed correctly …"
"Jiantao, you are Yu's trusted subordinate and are like a brother to us. I have to do this even if I don't want to. You should be able to understand my feelings," Feng Jixing said meaningfully.
Xu Jiantao nodded. "Mm, I understand. The Yihe Nation's army is, after all, a rebel army, and Qin Yi is the one who killed the late emperor, Qin Jin. Their crimes are monstrous, so how can the empire tolerate them? The empire can't use Qin Yi, Qin Huan, and the others anymore. If this blood feud can be forgiven, then the people in the empire are really looking down on the empress. "
"So …" Feng Jixing said unhurriedly, "I have to help Yu and Her Highness settle this matter in advance. The empire can't have two emperors if the empire wants to stabilize itself. Those who are loyal to Qin Yi must die!"
Xu Jiantao nodded and cupped his fists. "I understand. I'll follow your instructions."
"Launch the attack in two hours. Send out the armored cavalry to kill all the rebel soldiers in the valley. Kill them all. Bring the heads of Su Changying and Liu Xiyu to me at daybreak. I'll go back to sleep for a while. I'll leave the matters here … to you."
"Yes, Commander."
Feng Jixing placed his hand on the hilt of his saber and went into the forest alone. The moonlight shone on his body, reflecting the dazzling light from the three golden stars on his shoulder. Xu Jiantao couldn't help but feel sad. Feng Jixing had been alone for so many years. How many people could understand what he was shouldering? There were some things that only he could do. While leaving behind the name of a famous general, he also left behind a lot of curses. Scholars all over the world accused Feng Jixing of being a cruel and unfeeling person. All of this could only be endured by him alone.
At the side, a Captaincy of the Cangnan Army asked, "Commander, when do we attack?"
Xu Jiantao's eyes were faint. "In an hour."
"Yes!"
…
Early morning, in the imperial army camp.
Xu Jiantao was bathed in blood. He walked into the central tent with two guards. The two guards each held a tray with bloody heads on it.
Feng Jixing had just gotten up to wash up. His back was facing everyone.
"Is it done?" Feng Jixing asked.
"Yes."
Xu Jiantao cupped his fists. "The heads of Su Changying and Liu Xiyu have been brought. Commander, do you want to take a look?"
"No need." Feng Jixing began to wash his face. "Bury them on the spot according to the etiquette of a chiliarch. In addition … what do you plan to do with the corpses in the valley?"
"Cremate them all. I've already arranged for people to do it."
"Yes, that's good." Feng Jixing turned around. He took a towel from a servant and wiped his face. "How many people from the Yihe Army died?"
"More than ten thousand. Of the remaining sixteen thousand people, more than three thousand are seriously injured. Many are so severely disabled that they can no longer pick up weapons. Qin Yi, Qin Huan, Lu Yang, and the others are counting the number of people. The entire Yihe Army camp is … "At this point, Xu Jiantao suddenly fell silent.
"How are they?" Feng Jixing asked.
"They're all crying and screaming. Many of them have some rebellious thoughts."
"It's normal to have rebellious thoughts. They were originally rebels, so it's not surprising." The corner of Feng Jixing's mouth curled up. "But a mere sixteen thousand people can't make much of a difference. Pass down my order. Arrange for these sixteen thousand people from the Yihe Army to be in charge of logistics. Ding Xi will be in charge of them. In addition, call Lin Xun here."
"Yes."
Not long after, Lin Xun, covered in blood and broken armor, rode his horse. He walked straight into the central tent of the Imperial Army camp. He found Zhang Wei, Luo Yu, Xu Jiantao, and the other generals there.
A trace of reverence flashed across his eyes. Lin Xun quickly walked over and knelt on one knee. "General Lin Xun greets the Imperial Army Commander!"
"Rise."
Feng Jixing smiled. "General Lin Xun, do you know why I called you here?"
Lin Xun was stunned. "I … I don't know …"
"General, what do you think of the Yihe Army?" Feng Jixing asked.
Lin Xun was startled. He lowered his head and pondered for a few seconds. Then, he looked up and said, "The Yihe Army was originally an army to open up new territories. However, due to improper leadership, they were defeated again and again. They were routed all the way from Dragon-shaped Island to Mingshan Province. Their original five hundred thousand people were reduced to ten thousand today. This subordinate thinks that the Yihe Army is brave, but not good at using it."
"Well said. What do you think of the Empire's army? For example, the Imperial Army, the Dragon's Courage Legion, and so on. "
Lin Xun's eyes lit up. "The Empire's army is brave and loyal. They have fought many battles since 31 years ago. They defend against the demons in the north and Tianji in the east. The three steel walls stretch for thousands of miles, forging the iron bones of the Empire's army. This subordinate thinks that the Empire's army is a hero, a hero who saves the world!"
"Then, are you willing to join the Empire's army?" Feng Jixing asked with a smile.
Lin Xun was surprised. "This, I … haven't I already joined the Empire's army?"
"That's not it."
Feng Jixing fished out a tiger tally and said, "This is a Captaincy Seal of the Imperial Army. It just so happens that the Horse Infantry Army lacks a Captaincy. Are you willing to lend me a hand?"
Lin Xun trembled all over. "I … I …"
"Just say it. Are you willing or not?"
"But this subordinate is just a …"
"Say it. Are you willing or not?" Feng Jixing's voice became more serious.
Lin Xun knelt down again and cupped his hands. "This subordinate is willing. As long as Commander gives the order, this subordinate is willing to go through water and tread on fire!"
"Get up. From now on, you are a member of the Imperial Army."
"Thank you, Commander!"
When Lin Xun stood up, Xu Jiantao said with a smile, "Congratulations to General Feng for recruiting another general!"
"Same to you. We are all working for the Empire!"
Obviously, Feng Jixing was also in a good mood. After arranging for Lin Xun to join the army, he said, "How is the preparation of the rations?"
"It will be ready in three days."
"No more waiting. Surround and attack Lie City with a hundred thousand soldiers. We must take Lie City within ten days and kill Lu Yan's army!"
"Yes, Commander!"
…
Three days later, the mighty army of a hundred thousand set out from Shangyang City and headed straight for Lie City.
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