"Be careful!"
"Enemy attack!"
"Quickly form the formation!"
Everyone quickly reacted.
Li Chuan was also shocked at first, but he instinctively pulled out the Qin Emperor Sword and waved it in his hand, blocking all the arrows that were aimed at him.
"Ding…"
The sound of metal clashing rang out. Other than a few unlucky soldiers who were shot and injured, there was no danger.
This was his first real battle, and the effect was quite good.
"What handsome skills."
Cheng Yaojin looked at Li Chuan and couldn't help but exclaim.
However, before he could come to his senses, Li Chuan immediately shouted,"I'll have to trouble General Cheng to capture these rebels. Don't let a single one of them go to prevent the news from leaking.”
Cheng Yaojin was also awakened by Li Chuan's shout. He immediately shouted,"The vanguard unit will follow me to capture the rebels. The rest of you will stay behind to protect the Wind Observer.”
Soon, Cheng Yaojin took the lead and dashed in the direction of the arrow, followed by the 300 light cavalry soldiers of the Forward Strike Battalion.
Li Chuan looked at the awe-inspiring cavalry and curled his lips. These rebels were really out of their minds. They were clearly a small scout team, but they actually dared to assassinate them.
He was so scared that he thought he had been ambushed by the enemy, but it turned out to be a false alarm.
Of course, he didn't know how these people had expected Li Chuan to block so many arrows alone. If they had successfully killed a few leaders, they might have made a great contribution.
Not long after, Cheng Yaojin led the cavalry back. The lance in his hand was still dripping blood.
Li Chuan instantly understood that those traitors had probably died on the spot. Cheng Yaojin lived up to his reputation as a tiger general of the Tang Empire. In just a short period of time, he had eliminated the traitor.
However, Li Chuan frowned. He wondered if this seemingly reckless and mighty General Cheng had left anyone alive.
"Lord Observer, we are leaving. The change in Youzhou is not something we can deal with. We need to inform the Crown Prince immediately and make plans as soon as possible.”
Cheng Yaojin rode his horse to Li Chuan and immediately said with a serious expression.
When Li Chuan heard this, he knew that he must have interrogated someone alive and obtained some important information. He asked tentatively,"Prince Lu Jiang Li Yuan rebelled?"
"Lord Observer, King Lujiang has rebelled and has 100,000 elite soldiers in Youzhou. Once the rebels colluded with the Turks and Kou Jiande's remnants, it would be bad.”
Cheng Yaojin said worriedly.
Li Chuan seemed to have gotten to know Cheng Yaojin all over again. He sized up this seemingly burly and reckless man with a deep meaning.
Although he seemed reckless, who could become a peerless famous general? How could one climb to a high position without some skills?
As for the King of Lujiang, Li Yuan, he wasn't a threat. Li Chuan, who was well aware of history, knew that this good-for-nothing Li Yuan had died tragically at the hands of his trusted subordinate, Wang Junkuo, before she could even take her oath.
However, although he knew the direction of history and that this trip would definitely be dangerous, no one else knew.
If he didn't make use of this and do something, wouldn't he have come here for nothing?
"General, don't worry. Although King Lujiang has rebelled, Youzhou is a vast territory. How can a traitor cover the sky with one hand?”
Li Chuan said with a profound expression.
Cheng Yaojin was stunned. He looked at the young man and asked,""Then may I ask if Lord Observer has any brilliant ideas?”
"I don't dare to say it's a wise idea, but King Lujiang is timid and cowardly. How can he be someone who can achieve great things? Who doesn't know a man of insight? Who didn't know? Who would dare to associate with such a fatuous monarch? We might as well go straight in and explore.”
Li Chuan laughed and gave pointers like a famous official of his generation.
"Since ancient times, it has been difficult to distinguish between loyalty and treachery…"
Cheng Yaojin looked like he wanted to say something but hesitated. He obviously did not agree completely. Although Li Chuan's words made sense, he did not dare to take the risk. This was no child's play. It concerned the Great Tang's fate.
Youzhou was an important border town of the Great Tang, and behind it was the powerful Turkic Empire.
"In that case, General Cheng will lead 500 light cavalry back to the capital to report and let His Highness make a decision as soon as possible. I will go deep into the tiger's den and meet with the heroes of Youzhou to buy time for His Highness.”
Li Chuan smiled faintly and did not force it. He had already made his words very clear. It was up to the other party to decide whether to advance or retreat. He could not blame himself. Moreover, he had finally come out. How could he return empty-handed?
It would be a waste not to pick up the credit that fell from the sky.
Err…
Cheng Yaojin fell silent and repeatedly sized up this young face. He really couldn't figure out what trump card Li Chuan had and where he got his confidence to enter Youzhou, the gathering place of traitors.
Ever since Cui Dunli, the imperial envoy, came to Youzhou, there had been no news from him. Based on the information he had obtained from the servants, Cheng Yaojin was 100% sure that King Lujiang had rebelled.
What was Li Chuan trying to do?
Enter Youzhou to offer sacrifices to Li Yuan, King of Lujiang?
"Lord Observer, please be careful! As the saying goes, a gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall.”
Cheng Yaojin finally made a decision and couldn't help but remind him.
"Don't worry, General Cheng. Please tell the Crown Prince that Youzhou's crisis will be resolved soon.”
Seeing that the other party had decided to return, Li Chuan did not say anything else. He left a sentence behind and led half of his light cavalry slowly towards Youzhou.
Cheng Yaojin looked at Li Chuan's back as he left. His expression changed unpredictably and he did not move for a long time. From the beginning to the end, he could not see where this young man's confidence came from.
"General, this kid doesn't know what's good for him. He barged into a place where demons were dancing. Our top priority is to return to Chang 'an immediately and gather troops to quell the rebellion.”
A deputy general came to Cheng Yaojin. He obviously didn't like Li Chuan, who thought highly of himself.
"Don't be rude. Lord Observer has his own methods.”Cheng Yaojin refuted this subordinate, but he also felt that Li Chuan was too arrogant.
Even if he really had a military strategy, the world was unpredictable. Who could truly grasp the changes in the future?
However, as a general, he knew what was most important.
At this time, he had to return to the capital as soon as possible to report the military situation.
"Let's go! I hope Young Master Li Chuan can return safely. Otherwise, it'll be a pity for Old Cheng's Han Dynasty long painting…"
He looked back and finally shook his head with a regretful expression. He had no choice but to lead the other 500 riders back to Chang 'an.
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