Empire

The midday sun was bright and dazzling, and the official road outside the north gate of the capital of Qinghe Province was bustling with people.

Fifty to sixty thousand excited residents crowded on both sides of the city gate and the official road, looking far to the north with hope on their faces.

Marshal Zhang Dayuan, surrounded by a group of generals in shining helmets and armor, stood at the city gate in person, waiting patiently.

""Stay back a little, don't push forward!"

The Qinghe soldiers who were responsible for maintaining order kept scolding the residents on both sides of the official road and drove them away.

However, these excited residents still tiptoed and crowded on both sides of the official road, waiting for the return of the victorious troops.

One hundred thousand Dynasty troops came to attack their Qinghe Army with great momentum. Two Qinghe armies were defeated again in Qingyang Prefecture, and the lieutenant general was killed.

When the news came back, the entire Qinghe Army was in panic, and it looked like monkeys scattering when the tree fell.

Chen Ziang volunteered to fight, not only beheaded nearly two thousand Dynasty Black Cavalry Light Cavalry, but also lured the enemy into an ambush circle and wiped out all The vanguard of the Dynasty army.

When the victory report from the front came back, the haze that had been hanging over the Qinghe Army was swept away. Everyone was excited and the fear in their hearts was also dispelled.

Now most of the participating troops have entered the Qingyang Prefecture area with Deputy Marshal Chen Ru, preparing to fight the Dynasty army.

Because Chen Ziang and his men had carried out the task of luring the enemy and fought with the Black Cavalry, they suffered heavy casualties, so Chen Ru transferred them back to rest, which was considered a care for them.

Chen Ziang and his troops have now become the only victorious troops to return to the provincial capital for rest.

Stay Xu Fu, the deputy commander guarding the provincial capital, suggested that a grand welcome ceremony be held for Chen Ziang and his meritorious troops to boost morale and dispel the shadow of the imperial army approaching.

The commander Zhang Dayuan also felt that it was necessary to carry out a strong propaganda to refute the rumors that the Qinghe Army was about to be defeated.

So when Chen Ziang and his men were about to arrive at the provincial capital, the commander Zhang Dayuan personally led all the generals and officials who stayed behind, and brought along 50,000 to 60,000 residents in the city, to hold such a grand welcome ceremony.

The organizer of this welcome ceremony was the deputy commander Xu Fu, but he played tricks on the generals. He was a little bit careful and did not inform Chen Ziang and the others in advance.

Lin Yu, the general of a thousand men, led more than 20 light cavalrymen to walk at the front of the team. They were responsible for reconnaissance of the enemy along the way.

Although the closer to the provincial capital, the safer it is, but Chen Ziang also knew that with the dynasty's army approaching, it is still possible for small groups of enemies to infiltrate, so he did not dare to be careless.

But when Lin Yu led more than 20 light cavalrymen to approach the provincial capital, he saw from afar that the official road near the city gate was crowded with tens of thousands of people. While he was confused, he hurriedly turned back to report to Chen Ziang.

"Sir, something is wrong. There are so many people near the city gate, and I saw the commander's flag."

Lin Yu and others rode back to their marching column and explained the situation to Chen Ziang.

""Sir, the commander-in-chief should be holding a welcoming ceremony for us after seeing our great victory." Deputy General Zhang Bao said excitedly.

Chen Ziang, riding on a dark warhorse, was also confused, because they had not received any notice to hold a welcoming ceremony for them.

"Are you sure the Marshal is also waiting at the city gate?"Chen Ziang asked Lin Yu again.

Lin Yu nodded:"I still recognize the Marshal's flag."

"The Marshal might want to give us a surprise."Zhang Bao guessed with a smile.

After a little thought, Chen Ziang figured it out. They were a triumphant army. The Marshal held such a welcome ceremony and made a lot of publicity, which could greatly boost the morale of the army.

"Pass on my military order, everyone, form four columns! Cheer up, the Marshal and tens of thousands of people are waiting for us in front!"Chen Ziang gave the order loudly.

""Yes!"

Soon, under the loud shouts of the officers, the soldiers who were marching in a scattered manner quickly reorganized and became energetic, and the black wolf flag also flew high.

Marshal Zhang Dayuan and tens of thousands of people were looking forward to it. When they saw the light cavalry appearing in their field of vision, they knew that Chen Ziang and his group were not far away.

Sure enough, soon a black flag embroidered with a hungry wolf appeared from the horizon first.

""Here they come, here they come!"

Seeing the black wolf flag fluttering in the wind, someone shouted loudly, and all eyes turned to the north.

Behind the black wolf flag, a row of sharp bayonets appeared in people's field of vision.

Behind the bayonet soldiers were sword and shield soldiers, and behind them were cavalrymen riding slowly on horses.

These cavalrymen were half-baked cavalrymen who were trained by Chen Ziang along the way. They could only ride horses and had no ability to fight immediately.

But now they were holding lances, sitting upright on horses and walking slowly, which was a facade.

Seeing such a victorious army with neat steps and murderous aura coming over in a mighty manner, crowded on the official road The residents on both sides were waving their arms, looking extremely excited.

Marshal Zhang Dayuan also had a smile on his face. Although Chen Ziang and his men's uniforms were torn and bloodstained, it added a bit of murderous spirit.

This was the army under his command. Seeing Chen Ziang and his men become powerful, he was very happy. Although

Deputy Marshal Xu Fu also had a smile on his face, staring at Chen Ziang and his men who were coming in a mighty force from a distance, a barely noticeable sneer appeared at the corner of his mouth.

Soon, Chen Ziang and his men arrived at the north gate with sonorous and powerful steps, and were welcomed by tens of thousands of soldiers and civilians.

Facing these soldiers and civilians who lined the streets to welcome them, every soldier of the 9th Battalion straightened his chest, with pride and pride on his face.

"General Chen, you fought really well!"

"You are a heroic troop!"......

Amidst the praises, the officers and soldiers of the 9th Battalion felt an unprecedented honor.

Seeing the soldiers of the 9th Battalion whose uniforms were torn and bloodstained but whose faces were resolute, the young ladies and wives in the crowd all had bright eyes.

After all, beauties love heroes. Chen Ziang and his men had won a great victory and naturally became the object of people's admiration.

Seeing Chen Ziang's upright figure riding his horse, and the troops behind him were also mighty and majestic, the Marshal Zhang Dayuan nodded with satisfaction. They were indeed a force that could defeat the dynasty's elite Black Cavalry.

"Congratulations Brother Chen!"

"Congratulations to Lieutenant General Chen.

Seeing Chen Ziang coming over, the generals and officials standing on both sides of the official road also smiled and congratulated him, and Chen Ziang also clasped his fists in return.

Seeing Chen Ziang being surrounded and congratulated like a hero, the general Zhang Dayuan standing at the north gate also felt sad. Although he was a general, he had never enjoyed such an honor.

However, when he thought about the victory of Chen Ziang and his men in the bloody battle with the Dynasty Army, it was reasonable to be congratulated.

"I pay my respects to the Marshal and the Deputy Marshal!"

Chen Ziang quickly came to the front of Marshal Zhang Dayuan and his men, stood up, clenched his fists and saluted.

"Lieutenant General Chen, you are truly amazing. With only 4,000 infantrymen you beheaded 2,000 Dynasty light cavalry, and you demonstrated the might of our Qinghe Army. I will personally host a banquet for you to celebrate your success!"

"Lieutenant General Chen is worthy of being the best general of our Qinghe Army. He wins every battle, hahahaha......"Deputy Commander Xu Fu also congratulated with a fake smile.

Chen Ziang naturally heard the discord in Xu Fu's words and immediately refuted it.

"I am not a great general. I just want to work for the Marshal."

"Hahaha."

Marshal Zhang Dayuan couldn't help laughing after hearing this.

Chen Ziang exchanged greetings with Zhang Dayuan and others near the city gate, and then prepared to enter the city. Zhang Dayuan had already prepared a celebration banquet for them.

"Long live the Qinghe Army!"

"Long live the 9th Battalion!"

As a victorious general, Chen Ziang and Zhang Dayuan entered the city side by side, accepting the cheers of the soldiers and civilians on both sides.

"Long live the Marshal!"

""Long live Lieutenant General Chen!"

The soldiers and civilians on both sides were perhaps too excited. As they were shouting, someone in the crowd shouted"Long live Chen Ziang", which immediately made Chen Ziang break out in a cold sweat on his back.

Marshal Zhang Dayuan's ears were not deaf, and his face darkened after hearing the shout.

Chen Ziang hurriedly raised his arms and shouted,"Long live the Marshal! Long live the Qinghe Army!"

Although people's shouts soon changed to"Long live the Marshal, long live the Qinghe Army", Marshal Zhang Dayuan was not as happy as before.