"Kill!"
Huo Qubing took the lead and charged directly into Aksu's former position, preparing to give chase. But when he saw the situation ahead, his eyes narrowed and a very strange expression appeared on his face.
On this former battleground, apart from a few old servants kneeling in place, the rest of the battlefield was piled high with supplies. These supplies blocked the pursuit, hindering the army's advance. This formation clearly indicated that they were focused on escaping for their lives!
Seeing this, Huo Qubing couldn't help but laugh, saying, "Haha, this Aksu is quite a clever fellow. Leaving behind these arrangements clearly means he doesn't want to fight us, so he's leaving behind some money to save his life!"
"Money to buy your life?"
Upon hearing this, everyone was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter.
They left supplies and food to the enemy before the fighting even started. To be honest, this was the first time they had ever seen such an operation, and it was quite an eye-opener for them.
Xiaohu was a little unhappy, frowning as he said, "Boss, are we really going to let them go like this?" This hard-won achievement has slipped away; it's really frustrating.
No rush!
Huo Qubing shook his head, not rushing to kill the enemy, but looking at the remaining few, who were the key figures.
The other side could have all withdrawn, but they left behind a few people, clearly indicating that they were leaving messages for themselves.
He said in a deep voice, "Speak! What exactly is Aksu up to? If he doesn't give me a satisfactory explanation, none of you will survive!"
Although Aksu wasn't my primary target, annihilating 400,000 people along the way would be a worthwhile trade. Their morale was completely broken; killing them wouldn't be difficult, it would only cause a slight delay.
Therefore, if Aksu doesn't have a good explanation, he won't care about wasting this little bit of time to deal with a threat.
"General, please understand, this is what our master left for you!"
Upon hearing this, the head servant immediately handed over a piece of paper, respectfully saying, "My lord said we have no intention of being enemies with the General. These supplies are a small token of our lord's appreciation. Thank you for your hard work, sir!"
oh?
Huo Qubing's heart skipped a beat. It seemed that this guy didn't want to lose too many troops, or perhaps he wanted to take advantage of Huo Qubing's advance to ambush him from behind.
He glanced at the paper in his hand; it was clearly a product of Great Liang, but it had no strange smell.
Let's see what you're up to!
He slowly unfolded the paper in his hand. Huo Qubing's pupils contracted, and a smile involuntarily appeared on his lips. Only two words were written on the entire blank sheet of paper, two seemingly Great Liang written characters.
[ Great Liang!]
Upon seeing these two words, Huo Qubing understood why Aksu had fled.
The other person wrote these two characters awkwardly, clearly having just learned them. Moreover, the handwriting was hasty; the ink wasn't even dry yet, suggesting they were hastily written down.
The only possible reason why Aksu, who had a numerical advantage, would be so flustered is that he had discovered Aksu's identity.
Knowing that he was backed by the Great Liang and that the Great Liang's overall strategy instilled fear in him. That's why he didn't want to offend the Great Liang, so he sent those two words and then retreated without a fight.
This guy is quite clever; he actually noticed the problem and chose to give way.
But thinking about it, it makes sense. All three forces surrounding Frostwest are from Great Liang. Aksu with a brain knows what to choose. This is almost a certainty of the country's destruction.
Huo Qubing glanced at the head servant, whose eyes were filled with expectation and pleading, clearly hoping for good news.
He shook his head and chuckled in a deep voice, "You adults are intelligent people, but these alone are not enough to save your lives. Even ants have the power to harm people, and I cannot let such a threat from behind go unpunished."
Go back and tell your elders: either surrender, or die with Frostwest!
Grunt!
The old servant's face changed drastically. He hadn't expected that even after all he had done, Huo Qubing was still not satisfied. This was far too ruthless.
He hesitated for a moment, then turned and left.
Watching his retreating figure, a cold smile flashed in Huo Qubing's eyes. He looked at Xiaohu beside him and said in a deep voice, " Huzi, I'm giving you a chance to All Under Heaven. Do you want it?"
An opportunity to All Under Heaven?
Upon hearing this, everyone's pupils contracted, and they all looked at their general, sensing that something big was about to happen.
Seeing that everyone was interested, Huzi's expression changed, and he quickly replied, "Yes!"
"Catch!"
Huo Qubing took out a stack of golden silk from his bosom, and when he opened it, he was surprised to find that it was the Five-Clawed Golden Dragon Banner of the Great Liang royal family.
He solemnly handed it to Xiaohu, instructing him, " The Five-Clawed Golden Dragon Banner represents the Emperor's supreme will and the majesty of the Great Liang. Take this banner to subdue Aksu!"
Hiss!
Upon seeing this item, the surrounding soldiers erupted in fervor. It was the Emperor's token, an honor no ordinary person could possess. To carry this into battle meant to represent the Emperor's will; no wonder the Grand General said it would All Under Heaven.
Xiaohu respectfully accepted the flag, his heart filled with excitement; he had actually landed a great job.
He excitedly asked, "Boss, how many men should I take? The enemy's morale is completely broken. Shouldn't 100,000 men be enough?"
Now that the enemy has retreated without a fight, their morale has plummeted to its lowest point. Our 100,000 elite troops are more than enough to sweep them all away.
Huo Qubing gave him a meaningful look and said in a deep voice, "This time our goal is not Aksu, but to dismantle the will of the Frostwest Empire. Our target is still Tiele City, so we can't give you too many people."
However, since you hold this Five-Clawed Golden Dragon Banner, it represents the will of the Great Liang. This time, I, the general, want you to go alone. Do you have the courage?"
"Going alone?"
Everyone was stunned. The general actually wanted Xiaohu to go alone to persuade Aksu's 400,000-strong army to surrender. This was simply too outrageous.
Even if Xiaohu were invulnerable to swords and spears, he couldn't be this awesome.
Xiaohu's face stiffened, and he instantly felt the golden dragon banner in his hand weigh as heavy as a thousand pounds. He said in a deep voice, "Damn it, if anything happens to me, please, boss, avenge me and kill them all!"
He wasn't afraid of death. He could die at any moment while fighting on the battlefield, so what was there to fear? At worst, he would die there, and the emperor and the eldest brother would avenge him. He wouldn't be alone in the afterlife.
"Haha, this is truly my right vanguard!"
Huo Qubing nodded in satisfaction, realizing he hadn't misjudged the man. He said in a deep voice, "However, the boss will naturally not send you to your death, nor will he let you go to your death for nothing."
Tell Aksu that the Emperor has mobilized two million troops on the border. Anyone with a brain knows what to do!
If they still dare to attack you, I, the general, will personally avenge you, ensuring that not a single one of them survives, not even a chicken or a dog!