Chapter 273: Swallowing Thousands of Miles Like a Tiger

In the Battle of Xiaofeichuan, the Western Qin army of over ten thousand veteran soldiers faced off against a million-strong coalition of thirteen nations. With an iron and blood fighting spirit, they annihilated the enemy, causing the complete destruction of the million-strong army from various Western Regions countries!

Prince Jiang Yuqing of Western Qin became famous in this battle, shaking the eight directions!

This battle is destined to be recorded in history! Prince Jiang Yuqing of Western Qin is destined to leave his name in the annals of history!

However, following this, the reputation of Prince Jiang Yuqing of Western Qin for killing sixty-five thousand surrendered soldiers spread like lightning to the various Western Regions countries and the neighboring states of Da Zhou!

It sent shivers down people's spines and made their hearts tremble.

But in just twenty days, news spread once again from the Western Qin army that Prince Jiang Yuqing of Western Qin had expanded his forces. Western Qin now had five hundred thousand elite troops, claiming to have a million powerful soldiers, and was eyeing the various countries in all directions, shaking the world!

The name Jiang Yuqing is known throughout a radius of three to five thousand li in Western Qin, and there is no one who doesn't know about him!

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"With golden spears and iron horses, swallowing thousands of miles like a tiger! What a remarkable Jiang Yuqing!"

"Back in the capital, who could have predicted that this person would be so brave and domineering?"

"Famous generals in this era are no different!"

"People say that the Southern Li Prince is a fierce person, but compared to Prince Jiang of Western Qin, he falls short!"

"I'm afraid the Three Thousand Li Horse Plain will be conquered by the Western Qin army and the Western River Nine Water Corridor soon, right?"

Wuma City is a county town located below the Sima River Prefecture in the hilly state of Qiuling. As a border fortress, the people there are fierce, but with three hundred veteran soldiers from Western Qin suppressing them, the county magistrate of the city is also a disciple of the Jiang family, loyal and orderly.

Lü Jiu, Feng Shuning, Ning Zhiwei, Tuoba Linger, and Shui Qingliu sat cross-legged at a beef noodle stall with a strong Western Regions atmosphere, each ordering a bowl of beef noodles and chatting.

Among them, Ning Zhiwei is the cousin of Prince Jiang of Western Qin, and Shui Qingliu is the senior sister of Prince Jiang of Western Qin. With this relationship, they could easily go and meet Xin Zhuo, but the killing aura on the battlefield was too strong, making them feel uncomfortable when they got close.

Moreover, during this period of time, they witnessed the Western Qin army turning defeat into victory, killing sixty-five thousand prisoners, and training hundreds of thousands of new recruits. They couldn't help but feel a sense of fear.

Their observation of the Western Regions this time has come to an end, but they are reluctant to leave. Coincidentally, the six major military families of the border have organized the "Breaking the Heavenly Path" trial, attracting practitioners, small sects, and martial arts experts from all over the thousand-mile radius. So they handed in their invitations and prepared to participate.

Trials in forbidden areas like this are happening everywhere as the rumored Martial Dao prosperous era approaches, and every pure practitioner longs for it. If they can increase their cultivation base in the Martial Realm every time, it would be great.

However, all they have heard and seen along the way are about the Western Qin army.

"Oh? Do you all know about the cultivation base of Prince Jiang Yuqing of Western Qin?" Lü Jiu hesitated for a moment and said, "I just realized that pure practitioners should not be involved in the killing on the battlefield, otherwise their souls will be tainted and it will be difficult for them to make progress. That prince's talent is exceptional. I used to think it was a pity!"

"But why is he unaffected? In just a few months, he has already advanced from Half-step Grand Great Master to Grand Great Master, and his true treasure is terrifying to the extreme. With just one move, he can kill fourteen Grand Great Masters of the same level! It's truly... terrifying!"

Back in the Nine Phoenix Mountain trial, he was defeated by Xin Zhuo, and he felt a bit unwilling. At that time, he only thought that Jiang Yuqing's talent was extraordinary. But now, with one move killing fourteen people of the same level, it's not just extraordinary, it's even more terrifying compared to the Nine Phoenix Mountain!

Shui Qingliu, Tuoba Linger, and the others exchanged glances, their brows furrowed. This is also something that puzzles them greatly.

"Prince Jiang of Western Qin cannot be judged by common sense. It's useless to say more!"

Feng Shuning smiled and changed the subject, "I'm curious, where are the messengers who went to the capital to report victory? What kind of turmoil will happen in the capital?"

Everyone looked at each other. The people in the capital had a pessimistic attitude towards the war in the Western Regions. All those who cared about their country were worried. This time, it might be shocking.

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"The Western Qin Army is mighty!"

"Long live the Prince!"

On the training ground, flags covered the sky, warhorses neighed, armor clashed, and there were countless swords and spears.

Fifty thousand veteran soldiers from Western Qin and three hundred and eighty thousand new recruits from the Western Regions, totaling one hundred and fifty thousand cavalry, fifty thousand spear soldiers, fifty thousand sword soldiers, fifty thousand assault troops, fifty thousand archers, and eighty thousand soldiers of various other types, formed hundreds of square formations.

Looking into the distance, it seemed to extend to the sky, with a solemn and murderous aura that soared into the clouds. They were mighty and dared to contend with the world!

Xin Zhuo wore the Nine-Winged Armor of the feudal lords, carrying a long spear, and rode his horse to inspect the troops. Behind him were Cui Ying'er, Han Qiniang, Xiong Zhang, and other women dressed in silver armor, as well as hundreds of brave generals and hundreds of Confucian scholars. Wherever they went, all the four hundred and thirty thousand troops paid attention to them, their eyes filled with fervor.

In just twenty-six days, the three hundred and eighty-seven thousand surrendered soldiers had been completely subdued. They could be directed and controlled as easily as moving one's arm. The process went smoothly, beyond everyone's expectations.

In terms of methods, it was actually quite simple. First, after the massacre of six hundred and fifty thousand soldiers from the Western Regions, the three hundred and eighty-seven thousand surrendered soldiers had completely lost hope. Then they were dispersed and reorganized by the fifty thousand oldest and most experienced Western Qin veterans. Next, with abundant military funds and strict discipline, coupled with the brainwashing of hundreds of eloquent Confucian scholars, the three hundred and eighty-seven thousand surrendered soldiers were completely brought under Xin Zhuo's control, unified and integrated into the true spirit of the Western Qin Army.

Xin Zhuo scanned the densely packed army on his horse, then looked up at the blue sky. Now, Jiang Shisan and Jiang Yuxi led forty thousand veteran soldiers to guard the eighteen prefectures of the three states, while Huang Dagui, Murong Xiu, and others led the Military Intelligence Department in a heated operation. The Imperial Guards and the Divine Strategy Army in the capital were still silent. It seemed that the good news had not reached the capital yet! Or perhaps the capital had not reacted at all! After all, in the eyes of those officials in the capital, the Western Qin Army was bound to be defeated!

He was waiting for news, waiting for the news of the thirty thousand elite cavalry led by Jiang Man'er, Bai Xuanji, and Yan Chizong. Nearly a month had passed, and whether it was good news or bad news, it was about to come.

"Return to the tent!"

Xin Zhuo pulled on his horse and headed towards the command tent. The hundreds of brave generals immediately dispersed and continued their training, leaving only Cui Ying'er, Han Qiniang, Xiong Zhang, and the five women, as well as a group of Confucian scholars and the military's Sima, to follow.

However, as soon as they reached the command tent, more than ten scouts rushed over from a distance, led by a young captain. When they approached, the leader dismounted and knelt on one knee, saluting, "I am Captain Ma Xiaoqi. I have a report for the Prince. General Bai Xuanji, General Jiang Man'er, and General Yan Chizong divided their forces into three routes fifteen days ago..."

"Under the coordination of three thousand disciples of the Western Regions' Confucian Academy led by Tai Xungong and others, they launched a surprise attack on the small imperial cities of Gouhe, Baima, Louche, Shiwei, Yina, and others, which had insufficient military strength. Six countries have been destroyed! A few days ago, they also attacked and destroyed Jingjue, Dayue, Wuri, and other four countries!

"Ten countries' royal and noble families have been killed, with more than forty thousand people. Princesses, queens, princes, concubines, and prime ministers, totaling more than eight thousand nine hundred people, are being escorted here as captives and will arrive tomorrow!"

"This..." Cui Ying'er, Sai Qingzhu, and the others were shocked beyond words. Was it too easy to destroy a country?

Xin Zhuo's expression was calm. Things had gone smoothly, but it wasn't particularly surprising. He had studied these thirteen countries before. Ten of them were small countries with poor resources and few people. There were hardly any experts who had reached the level of Grand Great Master in martial arts. It was unknown who had deceived them, causing them to gather their entire national forces to attack Western Qin. Once the main force was destroyed, they were basically finished.

"What about the Guifang, Gumo, and Anxi three countries?"

"The three countries still have a fighting force of three hundred thousand. The three generals are following the Prince's orders and have not provoked them for the time being."

Ma Xiaoqi paused and continued, "According to reliable information, the three countries are now very nervous and suspicious of everything."

"Very well! You've worked hard. Go and rest!"

Xin Zhuo waved his hand, watching the group of scouts leave gratefully. He let out a long sigh of relief. It was done!

(End of this chapter)

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