xymnovel Chapter 309 The Imperial Guards Set Off
Chapter 309 The Imperial Guards Set Off
"I am aware of Your Majesty's request."
"Rest assured, as a part of the Great Qian Dynasty, Cangzhou should join forces to resist the traitors."
"We will send troops to provide support from Cangzhou as soon as possible."
Upon learning of Emperor Qian's request, Su Ye smiled slightly and addressed the envoy.
The envoy was very grateful upon hearing this and thanked him repeatedly.
Su Ye then discussed specific tactics and strategies with him to ensure that the two armies could cooperate closely and jointly resist the Night King's attack.
...
Meanwhile, as dawn broke, the new army camp outside Cangzhou City was bustling with activity, banners fluttering and voices rising.
Wei Qing, clad in armor and holding a long spear, stood majestically on the command platform, his piercing gaze sweeping over the soldiers below.
The soldiers, full of spirit, stood in neat rows below the stage, their eyes filled with admiration and trust for Wei Qing.
Although this new army has not been established for long, it has already shown its prowess and demonstrated remarkable combat effectiveness under Wei Qing's strict training.
At this moment, Wei Qing was filled with lofty ambitions.
He knew that this expedition was not only a severe test for himself, but also a test for this new army.
"Today, we are ordered to set out on this expedition. To safeguard the peace of the Great Qian Dynasty and protect the tranquility of the Central Plains, it is our bounden duty!"
He took a deep breath and announced loudly.
"To defend our homeland, we swear to die for our country!"
Upon hearing this, the soldiers below the stage were immediately filled with patriotic fervor, and they shouted in unison.
The sound was deafening, echoing through the heavens.
"On this expedition, our army will display its might throughout the world under the name of the 'Imperial Guards'!"
Wei Qing nodded in satisfaction and continued.
"Imperial Guards! Imperial Guards! Imperial Guards!"
The soldiers shouted the name of their army, their voices filled with excitement and pride.
They knew that from this moment on, the name "Imperial Guard" would resound throughout the Tianwu Continent.
Among the departing troops, two valiant generals stood out.
Huo Qubing and Ran Min stood side by side, their gazes firm and resolute.
They knew that this expedition was a rare opportunity for them.
They must fight not only for their own honor, but also for the plans of their lord and even for external forces in Cangzhou.
Therefore, they must do their utmost to live up to expectations.
With Wei Qing's order, the Imperial Guards embarked on their journey to the border of the Great Qian Dynasty.
Wei Qing, Huo Qubing, and Ran Min walked confidently at the very front of the procession.
The three figures appeared even more upright in the morning sun.
As the army marched forward, dust billowed and banners fluttered on the roads outside Cangzhou City.
...
Meanwhile, in Yuzhou, the northern border of the Great Qian Dynasty, Night King Ye Wuhen, after donning the yellow robe, resolutely chose to raise an army to rebel against the Qian Dynasty.
Like a shrewd chess player, he placed a decisive piece on the chessboard of history.
With Ye Wuhen's command, hundreds of thousands of Night Fiend soldiers, like beacons lit, instantly unleashed their fierce fighting power.
Like a sophisticated machine, every component operated precisely under Ye Wuhen's command.
The prestige of the Night King's Palace, accumulated over hundreds of years, shone like the blazing sun over the entire Jade Continent at this moment.
This has allowed this ancient land to shine brightly once again amidst the torrent of history.
Under Ye Wuhen's control, the eight prefectures of Yuzhou, like a tamed beast, instantly became orderly.
Faced with this new force, all factions chose to submit.
Under Ye Wuhen's leadership, the political landscape of Yuzhou began to undergo a dramatic transformation.
After stabilizing the rear, Ye Wuhen did not stop and quickly made strategic deployments.
Sixty thousand elite Nightshade soldiers were left to guard the Jade Gate Pass, which guarded the northern grasslands of Yuzhou against the foreign tribes, as well as the Yuhe County behind it.
The remaining 160,000 elite Nightshade troops were combined with various auxiliary troops and county soldiers, forming a total army of 300,000.
The army marched out of Yuzhou in a mighty force, heading straight for the capital of the Great Qian Dynasty!
The leader of the Night Fury army, General Gongsun Yang, clad in golden armor and wielding two purple-gold hammers, was awe-inspiring.
Leading eight thousand iron cavalry, they descended the mountain like tigers, heading straight for Minglong Pass, located at the border of Qianzhou and Hengzhou (the northeast of the five states in the central region of the Great Qian, spanning the east and north of the central region of the Great Qian) in the south of Yuzhou!
Eight thousand iron cavalrymen, their hooves thundering, raised dust that swirled in the air like a long yellow dragon.
They quickly approached the various passes and strongholds that the Daqian army had hastily established outside Minglong Pass.
"The Qian army's stronghold is just ahead! Soldiers, heed my command, charge!"
Gongsun Yang raised his purple-gold hammer high and shouted loudly.
"kill!"
Eight thousand iron cavalrymen shouted in unison, their voices shaking the heavens.
Like a torrent, they surged towards the pass and stronghold. The Qian soldiers inside the stronghold were terrified and took up their weapons to resist.
However, these passes and strongholds were hastily established by the garrison of Minglong Pass.
It was merely a means to stall the Night Fury for a while; there was no real fortification or defense.
Therefore, under Gongsun Yang's leadership, the eight thousand Night Fiend cavalrymen destroyed the Qian army's defenses with overwhelming force.
Gongsun Yang wielded his purple-gold hammer, each swing carrying the force of thunder, scattering the Qian army soldiers.
His martial prowess was so extraordinary that it instilled fear in the soldiers of the Qian army, and no one dared to confront him head-on.
"The Night Fury are here! Run!"
The soldiers of the Qian army cried out in terror and fled in all directions.
Gongsun Yang led his iron cavalry in pursuit, quickly clearing out most of the Qian army in the passes and strongholds.
Their speed was so great that the Qian army had no time to react before they were surrounded by the Night Fiend Army.
"Surrender and you will not be killed!"
Gongsun Yang raised his purple-gold hammer high and shouted loudly.
The Qian army soldiers in the various passes and strongholds ahead threw down their weapons and surrendered.
The Qian army troops who were originally assigned to these strategic strongholds were essentially abandoned pawns.
Being able to buy some time for Minglong Pass is already a testament to their worth.
Gongsun Yang stood atop a strategic stronghold, overlooking the plains beyond the pass, his heart filled with lofty ambitions.
Behind Gongsun Yang, eight thousand iron cavalry stood solemnly below the city, their eyes filled with admiration and trust for him.
"Pass down the order: rest for a day, then continue the attack tomorrow!"
"Gongsun Yang gave the order loudly," he commanded. His voice was firm and powerful, as if he could already see the dawn of victory.
The cavalrymen responded in unison, their voices deafening, as if they were about to shake the entire Qianzhou.
Gongsun Yang did not stop, but rested for a while.
They quickly reorganized their troops and continued their advance towards Minglong Pass.
He knew that only by quickly capturing Minglong Pass could he open a path for the Night Fury army to attack.
Led by Gongsun Yang, eight thousand iron cavalry swept in like a whirlwind, reaching the last checkpoint before Minglong Pass.
This pass is also the last important line of defense outside Minglong Pass.
However, it seemed utterly vulnerable in the face of Gongsun Yang's power.