The Prime Minister's Darling novel Chapter 1712

Chapter 1712: Battle of Liang Country (Third Watch)

At the hour of Mao, all the Hei Fengqi resting on the ground outside the city had awakened, forming ranks and standing against the wind in perfect order.

No matter how fatigued or exhausted their bodies were, once the military was assembled, they could swiftly enter a state of battle readiness.

Gu Jiao, who had been busy all night without a moment’s rest, was now riding on the back of the Hei Feng King. Her red battle attire blazed like fire, and her dark iron armor gleamed like a blade. The howling fierce wind between heaven and earth could not disperse the aura of killing intent and battle readiness surrounding the youth.

After the fierce battle of the previous day, everyone looked at this young commander with newfound respect.

Whether they could entrust their loyalty to him was still uncertain, but they would certainly entrust their backs to him. On the battlefield, he was the king!

Gu Jiao held the reins with one hand, while dragging her helmet with the other, she calmly gazed at all the Hei Fengqi, and began to speak: "Military Regulation Article Ten, Article Nine!"

Everyone straightened their spines and recited proudly—

"Stealing the property of others for personal gain, taking another’s achievements for oneself—this is called a thieving army, and those who commit such acts shall be executed! "

"Wherever they go, if they oppress the people or assault women—this is called a vile army, and those who commit such acts shall be executed!" (Note ①)

Gu Jiao said, "Very good, you are the military officers of Dayan, and Quyang City is populated by the people of Dayan. Remember the mission on your shoulders, and do not harm the citizens of the city in any form."

Having said this, she glanced at the high-held flags of Dayan Country and the Xuanyuan Eagle Banner in the cavalry’s hands, "Enter the city!"

Nearly fifty thousand men and horses entered the city grandly. It was still early, and the city’s residents were still resting. The Hei Fengqi’s hoofbeats were light, and the officers tried to minimize the sound of armor clashing.

Even so, halfway into the city, some of the residents began to wake up for their daily work.

They saw the Hei Feng Iron Cavalry, majestic as gods, and were so terrified that they stood their ground.

In the marketplace, a vendor carrying mountain goods whispered to his companion beside him, "I told you I heard the city gate being knocked last night, but you didn’t believe me! Look, have they not invaded?"

All the citizens trembled in fear.

The difference between Hei Feng Iron Cavalry and Nangong’s army was obvious. Firstly, the aura was different; secondly, the armor and warhorses were vastly different.

Not to mention, the flag at the front was different as well.

At the very front rode Gu Jiao, her helmet donned, but without lowering the visor. Her young and tender face was fully exposed, along with the birthmark on her left cheek.

The townspeople were quite frightened.

The Hei Feng King was a king among warhorses, its aura always warned strangers to stay away.

This person with a strange appearance, combined with a fierce warhorse, terrified some children to the point of tears.

The child’s mother hurriedly covered his mouth, afraid that this little killing god might harm her son if displeased!

Gu Jiao paid no mind, riding the Hei Feng King forward.

Bang!

Who knows from whose house came the sound of a window being shut.

Bang!

Again, from another house came the sound of a door being closed!

The street’s residents seemed to finally snap back to reality, scrambling to gather their children and push their stalls away, leaving the once bustling street empty in an instant.

The advisor Hu riding behind Gu Jiao opened his mouth: "Sir, it seems we are... not that welcome. After all, we are the ones who cleared the rebellious troops of the court, rescuing Quyang City’s citizens from disaster. Shouldn’t these citizens be lining the streets to welcome us?"

Gu Jiao responded with indifference, "In their eyes, we are the rebels."

The advisor Hu: "Uh..."

A small child of about one year old had been placed in a basket beside a vegetable stall. The basket toppled over, unnoticed by the adults, and the little one did not cry.

He used his hands and feet to crawl out of the basket, making his way onto the Official Road.

Cheng Fugui was riding on the very edge of the front line of the team. Seeing this, he quickly stepped out of line, dismounted, and picked up the child.

Cheng Fugui, by appearance, wasn’t fierce, though a battle had left him bruised and wounded, making him look rather intimidating and fearsome.

The little guy burst into tears, reaching out to his parents not far away.

The parents were shocked, rushing into a nearby house and shutting the door without a word!

Cheng Fugui was baffled: "What, you’re just going to leave your child?"

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