Chapter 1712: Battle of Liang Country (Third Watch)
At the hour of Mao, all the Hei Fengqi resting on the ground outside the city had awakened, forming ranks and standing against the wind in perfect order.
No matter how fatigued or exhausted their bodies were, once the military was assembled, they could swiftly enter a state of battle readiness.
Gu Jiao, who had been busy all night without a moment’s rest, was now riding on the back of the Hei Feng King. Her red battle attire blazed like fire, and her dark iron armor gleamed like a blade. The howling fierce wind between heaven and earth could not disperse the aura of killing intent and battle readiness surrounding the youth.
After the fierce battle of the previous day, everyone looked at this young commander with newfound respect.
Whether they could entrust their loyalty to him was still uncertain, but they would certainly entrust their backs to him. On the battlefield, he was the king!
Gu Jiao held the reins with one hand, while dragging her helmet with the other, she calmly gazed at all the Hei Fengqi, and began to speak: "Military Regulation Article Ten, Article Nine!"
Everyone straightened their spines and recited proudly—
"Stealing the property of others for personal gain, taking another’s achievements for oneself—this is called a thieving army, and those who commit such acts shall be executed! "
"Wherever they go, if they oppress the people or assault women—this is called a vile army, and those who commit such acts shall be executed!" (Note ①)
Gu Jiao said, "Very good, you are the military officers of Dayan, and Quyang City is populated by the people of Dayan. Remember the mission on your shoulders, and do not harm the citizens of the city in any form."
Having said this, she glanced at the high-held flags of Dayan Country and the Xuanyuan Eagle Banner in the cavalry’s hands, "Enter the city!"
Nearly fifty thousand men and horses entered the city grandly. It was still early, and the city’s residents were still resting. The Hei Fengqi’s hoofbeats were light, and the officers tried to minimize the sound of armor clashing.