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Chapter 595: The rookie kneels down, Su Yao chases him away

"Ok?"

"Why did it drop so soon?"

"I haven't even started the charge yet. You guys are too weak."

Standing at the side of the road, looking at the densely packed army kneeling in front of him, Su Yao had a look of being unsatisfied.

To be honest, when he saw the red dot on the map, he was looking forward to a thrilling battle in which he could face off against these Xiliang cavalry.

However, no one expected that these Xiliang troops would be so vulnerable.

Before he had even emptied his quiver, all the men were already on their knees.

Out of an army of more than a thousand, only about a hundred died?
Many were killed by each other.

What's going on?

"Down, down, down!"

Although Hu Zhen didn't understand what Su Yao meant by vegetables, he watched Su Yao change weapons while walking, looking eager to try, as if he was ready to chop anyone in the head if he was unhappy with him. He said fearfully:

"Lord Su is so brave and valiant that we are convinced and bow down to him!"

"Are you planning to pretend to surrender and cause trouble in the future?" Su Yao curled his lips.

"No, no, we have absolutely no such intention!"

Hu Zhen kowtowed like crazy, sweat dripping down his forehead, and his voice trembled noticeably:
"Marquis Guanjun, I surrender sincerely and have no second thoughts!"

Hu Zhen didn't even dare to raise his head and was trembling with fear.

There was no way, he was really scared.

As the saying goes, one knows one's own business. He has been living a life on the edge of a knife since his debut, and has climbed to his current position step by step by killing countless people.

All along, Hu Zhen not only allowed his soldiers to plunder to their heart's content, but also used cruel military laws and killings to ensure the cohesion of the troops.

It can be said that this has been his secret to success, a trick that has always worked.

But today, everything was broken.

Su Yao, alone on horseback, was able to route the cavalry under his command with only the bow and arrow in his hand. That terrifying pressure and invincible momentum not only made Hu Zhen feel fear from the bottom of his heart, but also made his soldiers completely lose their awe of him, which actually led to a farce of mutiny.

Hu Zhen knew that he had lost control of the army, which was definitely a general's nightmare. Those soldiers who had lost their shackles could eat him alive at any time.

As a result, Hu Zhen no longer dared to have any resistance.

He only hoped that he could land safely, survive, and become a wealthy man with the savings he had accumulated over the years.

However, Hu Zhen did not expect that Su Yao did not give him a chance at all:

"Do you think I'm a garbage dump for all kinds of rotten fish and shrimp?"

"what?!"

Looking at Su Yao with cold eyes in front of him, Hu Zhen couldn't believe his ears.

He begged and pleaded quickly, trying to fight for it.

But Su Yao's will was as firm as a rock:

"I told you to clean your neck and wait."

"What kind of person you are, Hu Zhen, anyone can tell clearly by looking at the surroundings of your base."

"Not only did you fail to discipline your subordinates, you yourself took the lead in allowing your troops to plunder, kill, burn and commit all kinds of evil."

"People like you make me sick if they live one more day."

"Pay the price for your actions."

After saying that, Su Yao waved his hand, and Li Yi and others immediately held down Hu Zhen, took off his helmet, and dragged him to the middle of the road, preparing to behead him in public.

Hu Zhen was so frightened that he was pissing his pants. His face turned pale, and he struggled madly, howling loudly:
"Have mercy, my lord!"

"I don't dare anymore!"

"I want to reform myself. Please give me a chance!"

In the sunshine, the surrendering army was completely silent.

Hu Zhen's wailing seemed particularly sad.

He shouted at the top of his lungs, which was quite infectious.

Even Li Yi and others who were escorting him began to hesitate.

It is said that a prodigal son who returns is worth more than gold. After all, Hu Zhen was a captain with a salary of 2,000 stones and was highly regarded by Dong Zhuo. Isn't it a pity to just kill him like that?

The air suddenly became a little dull. When Hu Zhen found that the force pressing on him had weakened, he continued to beg as if he saw hope:
"Lord Su, please spare me!"

"Please give me a chance."

"I can give you money. I am willing to use my vast wealth to support the army and atone for my sins."

"Tens of thousands of dollars?"

Su Yao paused.

Hu Zhen immediately took advantage of the situation and quickly agreed, wanting to pay for his life.

However, he never thought that the words "million-dollar fortune" suddenly made Su Yao's mind flash back to the people he met last night.

Those ragged people, whose homes were broken and whose families were destroyed, as well as those brutally raped women, flashed past Su Yao's eyes.

Then, Su Yao waved his hand and said:

"Do it."

Li Yi and the others heard this and dared not hesitate any longer. They immediately increased their strength and pinned Hu Zhen to the ground. Then one of the warriors drew out his sword to perform the executioner's duty. With a flash of blood, Hu Zhen's wailing stopped abruptly.

This captain who was entrusted with an important task and in charge of 3,000 soldiers under Dong Zhuo ended his sinful life under Su Yao's decision.

Looking at his head rolling on the ground, the surrendered Xiliang soldiers were all frightened. They were more in awe of Su Yao's majesty and decisiveness, but also more afraid and at a loss.

Hu Zhen, who advocated surrender, was mercilessly beheaded by the Marquis Guanjun. What will happen to them then?
Some people even had their eyes rolling around, wondering whether they should run away or resist.

However, most people look numb.

It has to be said that Su Yao's easy victory this time was also closely related to the fact that Hu Zhen's army was tossed around all night.

In preparation for this raid, Su Yao and his team gathered their strength for a whole day.

Hu Zhen's troops had been frightened all night and were already exhausted. They had no energy or spirit left at all.

Many people, after kneeling on the ground for a while, their eyelids are drooping and it is difficult for them to stand up.

Numbness and despair are the common feelings of most people at this moment.

However, they did not expect that Su Yao's next words would leave everyone dumbfounded.

"what?!"

"Champion Marquis, are you going to let them go?!"

Li Yi and others were shocked.

He was originally prepared to send people to collect weapons and recruit these soldiers who were kneeling in surrender.

He couldn't contain his excitement at the thought of his team's expansion.

However, after looking at the surrendering soldiers, Su Yao waved his hand and said that anyone who wanted to leave could leave as long as they put down their weapons and armor.

This is really unexpected.

Even the surrendered Xiliang troops were stunned and stared at Su Yao, thinking that this might be a joke.

"It's useless to keep a weakling without fighting spirit!"

"A true warrior should shed his blood on the battlefield, not kneel down and beg for mercy here."

Su Yao snorted coldly and said:

"Now, whether you want to go back to Dong Zhuo or go back to your hometown in Xiliang, you can do whatever you want. Leave as soon as possible, or I will come back and change my mind and chop off your heads."

"And if there are still people here who still have passion in their hearts, who want to do something for the world, who want to prove themselves in this chaotic world, and who want to gain fame and honor with their lives, then I allow you to take up arms. If you are not afraid of death, follow me to the ferry and prepare for the next battle."

"Join me to defeat Dong Zhuo and restore order to the world!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the Xiliang soldiers, who had been numb and desperate, raised their heads one after another, with a hint of astonishment and hesitation in their eyes.

They didn't expect that this legendary champion who was known for his decisiveness and ruthlessness would actually give them such an opportunity to choose.

"Sir, are you serious?" a soldier asked in a trembling voice, his voice full of disbelief.

Su Yao smiled slightly and nodded:

"I, Su Yao, keep my word and will never break it."

One stone stirs up a thousand ripples. Su Yao's words made the Xiliang soldiers look at each other in bewilderment. Their numb expressions became complicated.

They thought they would die or be demoted to slavery after surrendering, but they didn't expect Su Yao to give them the opportunity to choose freely.

After a moment's silence, a soldier who had had enough suddenly stood up, took off his armor, turned around and ran away.

Guan Yu and Li Yi looked at Su Yao, only to see that Su Yao just smiled slightly and did not stop them.

Soon, with the first person taking the lead, other soldiers began to follow suit. They dropped their weapons and armor one by one, left the battlefield without looking back, and walked towards the direction in their hearts.

More than half of the more than a thousand people left in an instant, and many of the remaining people looked hesitant.

Li Yi was so anxious that he asked Su Yao why he let the person go when he needed him.

"Quality is more important than quantity."

"You are a piece of trash without fighting spirit. Just leave it there to harass the enemy."

"Only true warriors and people with aspirations will remain under my command, Su Yao."

“Those who are willing to stay after setbacks are the comrades who are truly worthy of our trust.”

Li Yi didn't quite understand, but Guan Yu stroked his beard and nodded.

As they were talking, suddenly, a young warrior mustered up the courage to come over.

He looked back at his comrades who were leaving one after another, then turned his gaze back to Su Yao, knelt on one knee, presented his weapon, and said:
"Marquis Guanjun, I am Zhang Long and would like to follow you. Please give me a chance next time!"

"Oh? Aren't you going home with these people?" Su Yao asked.

"I don't have a home anymore"

Zhang Long lowered his head and said:
"I was born in Wuwei, Liangzhou. My whole family was killed by the rebels in Liangzhou."

"I once aspired to kill those rebels who colluded with the Qiang people to cause chaos, but I never thought that I would end up in the Central Plains."

"I thought that as long as I fought bravely and made great achievements, I could not only avenge my family, but also get a chance to bring honor to my family and revive my family business."

"However, following Captain Hu, I discovered that these former comrades-in-arms had so quickly degenerated into bastards who only knew how to enjoy luxury."

Zhang Long's voice trembled slightly, and a trace of pain and determination flashed in his eyes:

"Today I see that Guan Jun Hou is a true hero. I am willing to follow him till death and do my part for the people of the world. I also hope that I will have the opportunity to return to Liangzhou in the future to avenge my family."

"Please, Champion, give me a chance!"

(End of this chapter)