novelSusiti Chapter 939 Meeting on the Way
Chapter 939 Meeting on the Way
At this moment, Gu Changqing's feelings were extremely complicated. He had originally led his army south to aid Qianyuan County and fight against the unstoppable Yellow Turban Army.
However, unexpectedly, they encountered such an elite cavalry force in the north of Qianzhou.
His years of military service allowed him to immediately tell that the cavalrymen in white robes and silver armor before him were definitely among the most elite in the world!
This stirred a ripple in Gu Changqing's heart. In this chaotic world, those who could possess such elite cavalry were no ordinary people!
He narrowed his eyes slightly, sizing up the White Horse Cavalry not far away, secretly calculating where they came from.
Just then, Gu Wu, who was standing next to Gu Changqing, noticed his father's unusual behavior. He followed Gu Changqing's gaze and saw the White Horse Cavalry.
"We are the army of the Northern Frontier of the Great Qian Dynasty. Grand Tutor Gu Changqing of the Great Qian Dynasty is here! May I ask whose command are the cavalrymen ahead?"
Gu Wu's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately understood his father's meaning. He spurred his horse forward and shouted loudly.
Gu Wu's voice was loud and powerful, piercing through the morning mist and reaching the ears of Zhao Yun and the others.
Upon hearing this, Zhao Yun, who was leading the way, raised an eyebrow, then spurred his horse forward to face Gu Wu from a distance.
"I am Zhao Yun, a cavalry general under Duke Su Ye. May I ask what instructions Grand Tutor Gu may offer?"
He politely cupped his hands in greeting and said loudly.
When Gu Changqing heard the name "Su Ye", he was also slightly taken aback. In fact, he was quite familiar with the name Su Ye.
In recent years, the name of this Duke Zhenguo has been widely circulated in mainland China.
First, they seized Cangzhou, then swallowed up Qizhou of the Dayong Dynasty, and then marched their troops to Hengzhou, completely taking over this rich land.
Gu Changqing had once confronted Su Ye's army in the northern frontier, and he had a deep understanding of Su Ye's strength and ambition.
In Gu Changqing's eyes, Su Ye was like a young dragon ready to pounce; although young, he was ambitious and exceptionally strong.
At a time when the Great Qian Dynasty is in turmoil, the power under this Duke of Zhenguo has risen to prominence and is now at its zenith, full of ambition, causing a stir throughout the entire Great Qian Dynasty.
His Imperial Guard once posed a formidable challenge to Gu Changqing. The army's strict discipline and formidable fighting power impressed Gu Changqing greatly.
In particular, Wei Qing from the Imperial Guard impressed Gu Changqing with his strategic vision and tactical abilities.
Therefore, upon hearing Zhao Yun introduce himself, Gu Changqing felt a surge of emotion. He hadn't expected to encounter Su Ye's cavalry on his way south to provide reinforcements.
Gu Changqing was filled with a myriad of thoughts, but he remained calm on the surface. This was not the time to dwell on these things. The situation in Qianzhou was critical, and he had to go south as soon as possible to take charge.
"So you are the elite troops under the command of the Duke of Zhenguo. I have long admired your name. Our southward journey is to deal with the threat of the Yellow Turban Army in Luzhou."
"Why would the Duke of Zhenguo send troops here?"
Thinking of this, he glanced at the valiant Zhao Yun and said in a deep voice.
Upon hearing this, Zhao Yun felt a chill run down his spine. He knew Gu Changqing's status and prestige in the Great Qian Dynasty, and he understood his current worries and doubts.
"Grand Tutor, you flatter us. We have come here on the orders of the Duke of Zhenguo to assist the Great Qian Dynasty in dealing with the threat of the Yellow Turban Rebellion."
"The Duke of Zhenguo, fully aware of the critical situation in Qianzhou, personally led an army of 100,000 to its aid!"
Thinking of this, Zhao Yun pondered for a moment and replied politely.
A huge wave of emotion surged in Gu Changqing's heart. He never expected that Su Ye would personally lead an army of 100,000 to Qianzhou!
"Excellent! I am naturally willing to join forces with the renowned Cangzhou army to fight against the Yellow Turban Rebellion. May I ask where the Duke of Zhenguo is at this moment?"
Although he was wary of Su Ye's ambition, at this moment, their common enemy was the Yellow Turban Army, so he quickly nodded and said in a deep voice.
"Grand Tutor, please look. Our lord is currently in the midst of the army, personally directing the march. If you wish, Grand Tutor, you may accompany me to pay him a visit."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Yun pointed to the army behind him and laughed.
Gu Changqing followed Zhao Yun's finger and looked in the direction he was pointing. The next moment, his eyes were filled with a vast and imposing army.
The military flags fluttered like dragons soaring through the heavens, and beneath them, Su Ye, dressed in a magnificent battle robe, rode a warhorse, exuding heroic spirit.
This scene made Gu Changqing's heart tremble violently. In addition to being shocked, a complex emotion that was hard to describe welled up in his heart.
It should be understood that the Great Qian Dynasty is currently in a precarious state, beset by internal and external troubles. Hundreds of thousands of Yellow Turban rebels are like the Sword of Damocles hanging over its head, ready to cut down the Great Qian Dynasty at any moment.
The Duke of Zhenguo, Su Ye, who now entrenched himself within the territory of Daqian, is already a household name throughout the entire Tianwu Continent. His strength and ambition are equally remarkable, and the forces under his command have long been regarded with awe and fear by many forces around the Daqian Dynasty.
At this moment, the Duke of Zhenguo actually led an army of 100,000 to Qianzhou. How could this not make Gu Changqing feel uneasy?
If Su Ye harbors ill intentions, if he has the same schemes against the Great Qian Dynasty, then this army of 100,000 will undoubtedly become a catastrophic disaster for the Great Qian Dynasty!
Countless possibilities flashed through Gu Changqing's mind in an instant, each one sending chills down his spine.
"Grand Tutor, please see, the lord has come here because he heard that the Yellow Turban rebels are about to besiege Qiandu. Therefore, he has personally led an army of 100,000 to support the Great Qian Dynasty and fight against the Yellow Turbans together."
However, at that moment, Zhao Yun's words were like a spring breeze, dispelling the gloom in his heart.
Upon hearing this, Gu Changqing breathed a long sigh of relief, as if he had just returned from the brink of death.
He looked up at the mighty army in the distance, a complex look flashing in his eyes. He had originally thought Su Ye was just an ambitious and ruthless hero, but now it seemed that he was at least a great leader who understood the importance of the big picture.
"Excellent, excellent!"
Gu Changqing said repeatedly, regardless of Su Ye's true purpose.
But at least in this perilous time, having more strength means having a better chance of winning.
Su Ye's 100,000-strong army is undoubtedly the reinforcement they need most right now.
"I have long admired the name of the Duke of Zhenguo, and it is truly an honor to meet you today."
"I wonder if I may pay a visit to the Duke of Zhenguo to discuss strategies for resisting the enemy?"
Gu Changqing stroked his beard and smiled, his tone carrying a hint of respect.
"Grand Tutor, you flatter me. My lord has long admired your reputation and holds you in high esteem."
"If the Grand Tutor is willing, he may accompany me. The lord will surely be overjoyed."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Yun smiled slightly and cupped his hands in greeting.
"You all wait here; I'm going to meet this Duke of Zhenguo!"
Gu Changqing nodded, turned to look at his subordinates, pointed to a few men, and then gave a deep order to the remaining army.
After saying this, Gu Changqing, Gu Wu, and the others followed Zhao Yun toward Su Ye's army.