A day later, at the border of Youji.
Chen Xiao led the 100,000 citizens and continued to move forward. They were about to reach the administrative center of Zhuo County, Fanyang City.
However, at this moment, a dark mass of rebel soldiers appeared on the horizon of the wilderness.
"It's really here!"
In front of the crowd, Cai Yong, who was in the carriage, opened the curtain. Seeing this scene, his entire heart trembled.
He subconsciously looked at Chen Xiao, who had abandoned her carriage and was riding a horse.
Chen Xiao raised her head and looked into the distance. The densely packed rebel army was like a monstrous wave in the sea. They carried a murderous aura that made one's heart tremble as they swept across the world.
In front were the cavalry, and behind them were the infantry.
3,000 cavalry and 7,000 infantry.
In total, there were exactly 10,000 people.
"As expected by Young Master, Zhang Chun and Zhang Ju really came!”
Zhang He led 500 elite cavalry and followed closely behind Chen Xiao. His eyes flashed with a cold light,""They're really generous. They actually sent an entire 10,000-strong army!”
An army of 10,000 people was enough to kill 100,000 people like Chen Xiao.
Especially those 3,000 cavalrymen, they were definitely Zhang Chun and Zhang Ju's greatest trump card.
They were not like Qiu Liju, who lived on the grasslands and never lacked warhorses. Most of the subordinates they recruited were cavalry.
With their wealth, the fact that they could gather 3,000 cavalrymen was already the result of their wanton looting over the past few months.
"This shows that they still think highly of me.”
Chen Xiao smiled leisurely, and there was not the slightest hint of nervousness on her face.""As long as they kill me, the new Prefecture Overseer of Youzhou, the imperial court will need more time to send the Prefecture Overseer over. In this way, they can trap Gongsun Zan alive and then take over the entire Youzhou Province!”
Zhang He held his spear and said with determination,""Young Master, don't worry. I will protect you even if I have to risk my life!”
"It's not that serious."
Chen Xiao was speechless." Didn't I tell you that I had already made arrangements? Since Zhang Chun and Zhang Ju came, they won't be able to return alive."”
Cai Yong walked out of the carriage.”
When they left Jizhou, Chen Xiao specially asked Zhen Jiang and Cai Yan to return to the Zhen family.
It was probably because of this.
As a wealthy family, it was normal for the Zhen family to keep private soldiers. In this day and age, every powerful landlord had hundreds or thousands of private soldiers.
In Cai Yong and Zhang He's opinion, the Zhen family was rich, and merchants needed protection. Coupled with Chen Xiao's foresight, the number of private soldiers he raised was definitely not small.
At least a few thousand.
And they were quite elite.
However, at this moment, they were on the battlefield. Even if the Zhen family's army received the news and rushed over immediately, they might not be able to make it in time.
In other words, they only had 500 of Zhang He's elite cavalry.
The other 2,000 soldiers were scattered all over the team, unable to gather together and form a fighting force.
On the contrary, if a hundred thousand people gathered together and stretched for dozens of miles, they would definitely be in chaos if they were attacked by the enemy. They would run away and trample on them. God knew how many people would die.
Therefore, no matter how one looked at it, this was an ambush with a great disparity between the enemy and the enemy!
Even if Zhang Ju and Zhang Chun's armies were a motley crew, lacking in equipment, morale, and combat power, and did not have a talented commander like Zhang He, they were still ten thousand men!
Not to mention that there were 3,000 cavalrymen among them!
Thinking of this, Cai Yong didn't know where Chen Xiao's confidence came from!
He could actually remain calm and composed!
He resisted the urge to turn around and run. He looked at Chen Xiao and said,""Even if we have reinforcements coming from behind, judging from the current situation, the enemy only needs one round of charging and these 100,000 people will instantly scatter and flee. At that time, it will be hell on earth!”
The most terrifying thing on the battlefield was never the battle between the enemy and the enemy.
Instead, it was a stampede in a panic.
With 100,000 people gathered together, once a large-scale stampede was triggered, the consequences would be fatal.
Now, faced with the sudden appearance of the enemy, the commoners at the front could barely remain calm because Chen Xiao had already told the commoners that they might encounter an enemy attack ahead.
They were also prepared for this so that the commoners would not panic.
Due to the huge prestige that Chen Xiao had accumulated during this period of time, these people were trembling in fear, but they endured it and did not escape.
All eyes were on Chen Xiao.
As long as Chen Youzhou remained unmoved, they would be able to resist the urge to flee.
"Teacher, don't worry. There won't be any killing spree or chaotic battles.”
Chen Xiao had a well-thought-out plan. She pointed at the enemy ahead and said,""As long as Zhang Chun and Zhang Ju give the order to attack, they…"
Before he could finish, a horse suddenly charged out from the enemy.
"Where is the Youzhou Prefecture Overseer appointed by the Imperial Court, Chen Xiao?!”
The cavalryman rushed out of the camp and headed straight for Chen Xiao's direction. He shouted loudly,""The emperor's carriage is in front, why haven't you paid your respects?!”
When these words spread, Chen Xiao was amused.
Cai Yong and Zhang He were dumbfounded.”
There was such an arrogant person in the world. He had just occupied the three prefectures of Youzhou before the imperial court could react. Not only had he proclaimed himself the emperor and shouted slogans, but he had actually considered himself the emperor!
How ridiculous!
"Clowns, nothing more!"
Cai Yong, this honest man, couldn't help but sneer.
" Young Master," Zhang He's killing intent burned even more." Let me lead my men to launch a surprise attack. As long as we take down Zhang Ju, this 10,000-man army will fall apart in an instant!"”
"Don't worry, now is not the time for you to charge.”
Chen Xiao waved her hand, and a playful look suddenly appeared on her face.""If Zhang Ju wants me to pay my respects, then I'll go and meet this traitor who dares to call himself the emperor.”
As soon as he finished speaking, he pressed his horse's belly and continued forward."Xuyi is on guard. If teacher is interested, you can come with me.”
Cai Yong thought he was crazy.
However, thinking about how Chen Xiao had always been far-sighted and purposeful in everything she did along the way, she was definitely not a frivolous and ignorant person. At this moment, she was so calm, she probably had other arrangements!
Was he trying to stall for time?
With this thought in mind, Cai Yong gritted his teeth: "Forget it, this old man's old bones will accompany you in your madness!”
He picked up the precious charred tail zither and rode alongside Chen Xiao.
"Teacher, why did you bring the zither?" Chen Xiao was puzzled.”
"Although we scholars can't go into battle to kill the enemy, we're not people who can be trampled upon.”
Cai Yong smiled proudly." With my cultivation and musical attainments, the sound of the zither can be heard within a thousand feet. It can shock people and cause chaos!"”
It was like thunder piercing his ears. At this moment, it was obviously not an adjective from his mouth.
It was really like thunder piercing his ears.
"F * ck, a first-class scholar has such methods? Isn't this the sound wave technique?"
Chen Xiao was surprised.
However, he still shook his head and said helplessly,""Teacher, don't worry. I won't let you get into danger. Such a good zither, you should keep it for me to play at the banquet after you go to Ji City.”
Chen Xiao wasn't stupid, so she naturally couldn't walk to Zhang Ju's army.
Outside the shooting range of the bow and arrow, he slowly stopped.
When the enemy soldiers in front saw this, they scattered, revealing a passageway. Zhang Ju sat in a luxurious carriage with a canopy like an umbrella, and slowly walked out under the protection of Zhang Chun and ten personal guards.
Both sides maintained a distance where they could hear each other.
The first time Zhang Ju saw Chen Xiao, he actually revealed a kind smile.
"Chen Youzhou spent 300 million to buy Youzhou Mu. His methods and courage are truly admirable!”
He raised his hand and pointed at the commoners behind Chen Xiao. He said word by word,""It's a pity that before he could even take the position of the Overseer of Youzhou, he had to die in the wilderness because of these commoners.”
The voice entered Chen Xiao's ears.
He smiled and said,""Since you know my methods and courage, how would you know about today's matter…"
"I didn't lure you here on purpose?"
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