Tents stretched endlessly across the grassy plains, and armored soldiers rode their steeds in disciplined formation.

A sea of soldiers stood between heaven and earth, their sharp spears piercing the clouds.

With every command, the army split into units, charging under the leadership of their commanders.

The deafening sound of thundering hooves shook the ground, sending clods of earth and grass flying in all directions. Birds in the air were startled and took flight, leaving only them on this vast plain.

The horses, partially covered in armor, let out heavy breaths. The soldiers riding them, their red and white armor standing out vividly, held their spears aloft as they charged forward!

"Boom!"

Countless cavalry charged forward, their spears stabbing out simultaneously with a heart-stopping roar. If there were any living creatures before them, they would surely be torn to shreds.

But now, all that lay before them was air, and the setting sun casting its golden rays.

"Haha, nice!"

"Excellent! Full of vigor and unstoppable!"

With such a mighty army, even gods and ghosts would be at ease. When the rebel forces arrive, they will surely slaughter every last one of them, leaving no bones behind!

A burly warrior, with a thick beard and clad in armor, rode astride a fine steed, inspecting this army.

It is General Xiong Qian, the cavalry commander of the Dagan Empire, at present.

Since receiving the imperial edict, Xiong Qian had already made all preparations.

In fact, after receiving the news of the defeat of the imperial troops at Yànluò Mountain earlier, Xióng Qiān had already begun to pay more attention to military training.

At the Battle of Yanluoshan, Xiong Qian was initially surprised.

After all, Jin Mang brought 200,000 troops, plus the barbarian army. These two forces going to suppress the newly rising rebel army seemed a bit overkill in his view.

Indeed, the rebel's slaughter of the Hu horsemen on the Beiku prairie not only earned him great merit but also demonstrated the strength of his army.

But even so, when he rebelled and marched south, he was no match for the imperial court. Moreover, there was also a barbarian army marching with him.

However, the development of events far exceeded his expectations. He thought that even if he didn't go, he would still be victorious.

After all, the barbarian army was valiant, and Jin Mang, as his colleague, was also a courageous and capable man.

But even so, he was unexpectedly defeated by rebel troops at Yanlu Mountain and returned in disgrace.

Even the Second Prince lost a leg and fled back to the capital in disgrace, it was truly a pitiful sight.

This truly astonished Xiong Qian, leaving him both surprised and puzzled.

Previously, Jin Jiande had traveled through Bai Liyuan. At that time, he went to meet Jin Jiande and inquired about the details of the Yanlu Mountain battle.

But that Jin Jiande seemed as if his courage had been shattered, speaking incoherently, only saying that the mountains around Yanluo were full of soldiers and horses, and he couldn't even figure out where they came from.

For such words, Xiong Qian found it difficult to understand.

I wanted to ask for more details, but Kim Jiande kept repeating the same few phrases.

Furthermore, he didn't dare linger for a moment, claiming that the rebel army might be pursuing them from behind and insisting on immediately returning to the capital to report.

Xiong Qian knew that this Jin Jiande was different from himself. He was a member of the imperial family, having risen to a high position at a young age.

As a person of high status, he had not fought many battles before. So it is understandable that he would be terrified like this after such a humiliating defeat.

Of course, that is indeed embarrassing.

Xiong Qian still remembered when Jin Jiande was leaving, he had earnestly requested:

"If the rebels are chasing us, General Xiong, you must hold them back!"

That day, after hearing this sentence, he immediately agreed solemnly.

"Your Highness, rest assured! If he brings troops here, not only will I stop him, but I will surely kill him!"

Now that the battle at Mount Yanluo has been lost, even without Your Majesty's order, we will lead our troops to quell the rebellion!

This was the promise of that day.

And now, with the imperial decree in hand, Xiong Qian was even more resolute in this idea.

The court's current measures against the rebel forces are to abandon ordinary cities. Though it is called abandonment, it is merely a tactic to delay the enemy.

Now, Your Majesty has entrusted me with the task of suppressing the rebellion, and placed both this land of 100 Li Yuan and these cavalry under my command.

This time, His Majesty issued an edict, and the current First-Rank General Jin Jianren also offered his assistance.

This makes Xiong Qian feel a heavy sense of responsibility.

The phrase "a heavy responsibility on one's shoulders" is indeed very apt. But because of this, Xiong Qian also knows that this is a great opportunity.

After all, I am already a General of Chariots and Cavalry today. But above that, the position of General of the Pro-Imperial Cavalry is still vacant!

The Qin family rebelled, the Yellow Dragon was executed, and now Your Majesty cannot fail to support new generals.

Xiong Qian knew very well that this general's reward, besides requiring the emperor's approval, also needed the consent of the Prince of Qing.

In other words, by siding with the Prince of Qingshui Mansion, one would not only become a General of the Mounted Corps but also forge an unbreakable bond, ensuring future prosperity and wealth.

For this, he had already discussed with his older brother Xiong Yong to often visit King Qing, while he himself frequently interacted with General Jin Jianren.

It is evident that the hard work has not been in vain, and now notable results have been achieved.

The National Protector General gave him more troops and even sent soldiers to assist in training the heavy cavalry.

Apart from that, General Zhen Guo even discussed military matters with himself and invited himself for a meal last month. At the dinner table, he even put his arm around his shoulder and said, "Good brother."

This truly delighted Xiong Qian.

This increasingly close contact led Xiong Qian to believe that after this disturbance, the appointment of officials in the imperial court would usher in a major shakeup.

As the saying goes, "The times make the hero." If Daqian had always been calm and peaceful, I would never have been promoted.

But precisely because of the current internal strife, more opportunities are emerging.

Seize the opportunity, in the future even if you don't reach the highest official position, there will still be honor and wealth beyond your grasp!

As long as you follow the Jin family, you'll be fine.

Of course, before that, the rebel army must be suppressed. That is the priority.

Xiong Qian would never underestimate the rebels. Their battle at Yanluo Mountain was a wake-up call, and because of that, he had been training his troops relentlessly these past few days.

Meanwhile, the scouts sent out were also investigating the movements of the rebel army.

If you want to win a battle, you must be fully prepared. Next, wait for them to enter the Hundred Mile Plain and give them a head-on strike!

Watching the army training in the distance, Xiong Qian slowly retracted his gaze, a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

At present, he is very satisfied with this army.

He could be said to have commanded the strongest military force in his lifetime. The feeling of having such heavy troops at one's disposal made everyone feel a little giddy.

"Hmm, no wonder there are always rebellions. If these soldiers were mine, loyal to me with all their hearts, wouldn't I be..." Xiong Qian narrowed his eyes, stroked his chin, and muttered to himself.

But soon, he cast aside this impractical idea.

These troops, in the end, still belong to General Zhen Guo.

At this time, a cavalry officer rode up.

"General, as expected, the rebels have been advancing relentlessly. The cities of Yuyuan and Tai Chong, closest to Yanlu Mountain, did not even mount a resistance before surrendering."

Upon hearing this, Xiong Qian let out a cold laugh.

"Hmph, they're all a bunch of short-sighted and incompetent fools!"

"Today he dares to surrender. When the rebel army is quelled, all these deserters will be punished!"

"You can't blame others, they just picked the wrong side, that's all!"