xymnovel Chapter 938 The entire army is mobilized!
Chapter 938 The entire army is mobilized!
"Zhongqing, Qubing, you should already know why I summoned you back so urgently this time?"
Su Ye smiled and looked at the two of them, her heart filled with satisfaction.
"My lord, is it because of the upheaval in Qianzhou?"
"This humble general has already heard that the Imperial Guards are fully prepared and ready to go through fire and water for our lord, even at the cost of their lives!"
"On this journey south, Zhongqing will certainly give his all and live up to our lord's high expectations!"
Upon hearing this, Wei Qing's expression instantly turned solemn, and he said seriously.
"Good! I'm relieved to hear that."
Upon hearing this, Su Ye nodded in satisfaction, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes.
"Qubing, what about you? Are your Imperial Guards ready?"
He then turned to Huo Qubing, his smile carrying a hint of teasing and anticipation.
"My lord, please don't worry. My Imperial Guards are all elite soldiers handpicked by the best. They are skilled horsemen and archers, and they are just waiting to show their prowess on the battlefield."
"This time, I will show the world what true cavalry tactics are!"
Upon hearing this, Huo Qubing immediately became excited, his words filled with fighting spirit and his face brimming with desire for battle.
He patted his chest and said confidently, looking like a child eager to show off his new toy.
"You're doing great, kid! Keep it up!"
Seeing Huo Qubing's eagerness to try, Su Ye couldn't help but smile and tap him.
"Rest assured, my lord, Qubing is well-prepared and will certainly not disappoint you."
Huo Qubing chuckled and scratched the back of his head. He looked less heroic on the battlefield and more mischievous like a young boy.
"Zhongqing, you must be tired from your journey south. Let the Imperial Guards rest well tonight, and you can take this opportunity to go back and see Zifu."
"She is now six months pregnant, and she must be thinking of you very much."
Su Ye nodded in satisfaction, then turned to Wei Qing, his tone tinged with concern.
"Thank you for your consideration, my lord. That was exactly what I was thinking."
Upon hearing this, a hint of tenderness flashed in Wei Qing's eyes, and he then cupped his hands in greeting.
"Go ahead, family reunion is one of life's greatest joys. We'll be setting off early tomorrow morning."
Su Ye chuckled and waved his hand.
Wei Qing responded and then turned to leave, his steps hurried, clearly eager to return home.
Huo Qubing watched Wei Qing's retreating figure, a hint of envy flashing in his eyes, before turning around to arrange for the Imperial Guards to rest.
As night fell, the city of Tianheng was brightly lit, with various armies setting up camp and wisps of smoke rising from their chimneys, creating a busy yet orderly scene.
Led by his personal guards, Wei Qing arrived at the reception room of the mansion in the center of Tianheng Prefecture.
Upon seeing his sister, Wei Qing's resolute face broke into a rare gentle smile. Wei Zifu, seeing her brother return, was overjoyed and wept tears of happiness, and they began to chat about everyday life.
The next morning, as the first rays of sunlight pierced through the thin mist and shone on the vast plains outside Tianheng Prefecture, a mighty army was already fully prepared for battle.
Thirty thousand Imperial Guards, their silver armor gleaming, stood in perfect formation. At the front, three thousand Imperial Guards rode their horses with light hooves, their momentum like a rainbow.
Zhao Yun led three thousand White Horse Cavalry, like a bright spot in the morning light, their horses galloping and their white robes and armor making them look heroic and dashing.
Xuanwu led three thousand Xuanwu Imperial Guards, clad in heavy armor, forming an impenetrable wall.
Silently protecting Su Ye's safety.
In addition, there was a large army of 50,000 ordinary soldiers who were reorganized from the surrendered soldiers of Hengzhou. Although their equipment was not as good as the previous ones, their morale was high and their formation was neat. Under the training of many famous generals in Hengzhou, they also showed a good fighting spirit.
Su Ye, dressed in a magnificent battle robe, stood at the front of the formation, his eyes blazing as he surveyed the mighty army before him. Beside him, Xuanwu stood like a mountain, and Xu Chu was like a wall of flesh, radiating a power that could not be underestimated.
"Fellow soldiers, today the world is engulfed in war, and Qianzhou is in grave danger. As citizens of the Great Qian, we have an inescapable duty to act!"
Su Ye's voice was deep and powerful, piercing through the morning mist and reaching the ears of every soldier.
"I am willing to fight alongside my lord!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the 100,000-strong army responded in unison, their voices like thunder, shaking the birds in the forest into flight, their momentum like a surging river, unstoppable.
"Set off!"
Su Ye nodded in satisfaction, then drew his noble and elegant sword, Chun Jun, from his waist, pointed it forward, and shouted loudly.
With a command given, the 100,000-strong army set off in a grand procession.
Thirty thousand pristine white-clad Imperial Guards surged forward like a silver torrent, while three thousand White Horse Cavalry, clad in white robes and silver armor, moved swiftly like lightning in the morning light. The Xuanwu Imperial Guards stood like an iron wall, protecting the safety of the central army.
Although the last 50,000 ordinary Hengzhou soldiers moved with slightly heavy steps, their morale was high, and they followed closely behind.
As the army marched, dust billowed, the sound of horses' hooves thundered, and their momentum was magnificent.
Su Ye rode on his warhorse, his gaze fixed firmly ahead. This battle was not only about his ambition for hegemony, but also about the future direction of the Great Qian Dynasty!
Zhao Yun led the White Horse Cavalry, patrolling ahead of the main army like a sharp blade, ready to deal with any possible enemy situation at any time.
Huo Qubing led the Imperial Guards to escort the main army on the flanks, while Wei Qing followed closely behind Su Ye, assisting Su Ye in mobilizing the entire army.
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Just as Su Ye's army of 100,000, like a winding dragon, had just stepped into the northern land of Qianzhou.
In the morning light, the dust raised by the army as they marched mingled with the sound of horses' hooves, creating a magnificent scene of a military campaign.
Ahead of this mighty army, Zhao Yun's White Horse Cavalry, like sharp blades in the morning light, traversed the plains, their eyes sharp, constantly alert to any movement around them.
Soon, the sound of rapid hoofbeats broke the morning's tranquility. Zhao Yun's ears twitched, and he quickly caught the unusual noise. He frowned, then waved his hand, signaling several knights beside him to go and investigate.
Before long, Zhao Yun encountered the unidentified cavalry.
A group of elite cavalrymen, covered in dust, galloped in from the north, their shadows elongated in the morning light, appearing exceptionally agile.
This was the elite cavalry of the Northern Frontier led by Grand Tutor Gu Changqing of the Great Qian Dynasty. They were heading south, their expressions revealing their anxiety. Although their numbers were small, each of them was a skilled horseman, and the Great Qian Dynasty's standard armor they wore was of exceptional quality, clearly indicating that they were elite cavalry of the Great Qian Dynasty.
Gu Changqing, riding his warhorse, stood at the head of the group, his eyes sharp as he scanned the surroundings. His years of military service had made him exceptionally sensitive to every little thing that happened on the battlefield.
But when his gaze fell on the exceptionally elite White Horse Cavalry not far away, his expression instantly turned serious.
He squinted and carefully examined the cavalry.
Clad in white robes and silver armor, with superb horsemanship and impeccable formation, each cavalryman exuded an extraordinary aura.
Their equipment, horsemanship, and sheer ferocity were unmatched by ordinary cavalry.