The young couple from the farm fights back

Yizhou, where the rebel army was stationed.

After several days of recuperation, Zhou Chunfeng was able to get out of bed and walk.

He was wearing a thin white undershirt, his expression tense as he stared silently at the map of China held up before him. His body was still weak, but that didn't stop him from worrying about the war ahead.

At this time, China was divided and occupied by numerous vassal states. Even though Daqing was in power, the territory controlled by Daqing was shrinking at a noticeable rate due to the rebellion and encroachment of the Huai Army, the Lu Army, and the minor kings of the foreign states.

Daqing is about to run out of luck. It seems that the world is really going to change hands. As for who will be the master, it is still unknown.

It is not easy for the rebel army to stand out from the melee among many princes, but it is not impossible to do it step by step.

He chose to join the rebel army with Xiao Chao probably because he admired the character and deeds of the then Prime Minister Xiao.

As early as last year, when the situation in the dynasty was imminent, Prime Minister Xiao was devoted to the people and repeatedly advised Emperor Daqing to pacify the various princes.

Unexpectedly, the emperor trusted the flatterers' words, which led to the current irreversible situation. Moreover, after learning that the rebels were supporters of the Xiao family, he issued an imperial edict to imprison Prime Minister Xiao and used him as a hostage to force the rebels to join forces with the royal army to attack the various princes.

When Prime Minister Xiao died while carrying the coffin and was met with the emperor's wrath, he knew that Daqing could no longer turn the tide. Or rather, he no longer had any ambitions for the Daqing emperor.

Three days after being imprisoned, Prime Minister Xiao committed suicide unjustly, leaving behind a letter written in blood.

Prime Minister Xiao used his death as a memorial to instruct the rebels to take it upon themselves to pacify the world and vow to restore peace and prosperity to the people.

Zhou Chunfeng couldn't help but feel awe for such a loyal and good minister who served the people.

"Old Zhou~"

Xiao Chao's loud voice arrived before he even showed up in person, and Zhou Chunfeng rolled his eyes inwardly in frustration.

His injury heals slowly, thanks to the stupid Xiao Chao who comes to disturb his rest every day. How can a good person recover from his injury properly?

Xiao Chao lifted the curtain and came in. Seeing Zhou Chunfeng worried about the war ahead, he said unhappily, "Look at you. You should just be lying in bed and recuperating, but you're worrying about so much."

Zhou Chunfeng looked back at him without saying a word. He returned his gaze to the map in front of him and pointed at the map of Yanzhou City with his finger.

“With our current trends, this location is a top choice.”

Xiao Chao looked at the Yanzhou City that Zhou Chunfeng pointed to, and his eyebrows twitched involuntarily. His mind rarely worked quickly, so he pointed to the locations of Shangjing and Jinzhou and changed the subject.

"That's not right. We are now in Yizhou, even though it borders Yanzhou. If we want to attack, shouldn't we first attack the Imperial City or Jinzhou?"

Zhou Chunfeng's lips curled up in frustration, and he gave him a cold look: "Under the Emperor's feet, do you really think the royal army is just a decoration? The current Emperor has no defenses?"

Xiao Chao was choked and speechless.

Zhou Chunfeng continued, "With the current strength of our rebel army, we are not strong enough to attack the imperial city. We must know that when things reach their extremes, they will turn against us."

To put it simply: Don’t think that you can target Beijing just because you have taken Hebei. You have no idea what the configuration is!

"The rebels have finally made some progress, and the soldiers have regained their morale. They should avoid the sharp edge. The most urgent task is to recapture more cities. Why do you think the Huai Army, with its highest morale, doesn't attack the Imperial City now that the war is raging?"

The highlight must be saved for the finale!

Xiao Chao suddenly realized and had to admire Zhou Chunfeng's analysis, which was very clear.

only--.

"Report! Is the Second Master in there?" Suddenly, a soldier's loud and urgent voice came from outside the tent.

Xiao Chao was feeling rather anxious, not knowing how to tell Zhou Chunfeng about the events in Yanzhou City. Upon hearing the urgent report from the soldiers, he impatiently asked through the curtain, "If you have something to say, say it quickly. If you have something to say, fart quickly."

"Second Master, I and Lieutenant General Hong have already led our troops to Yanzhou City. Earlier, we received reports that the Huai Army's strength has weakened after occupying Yanzhou City for several days. I have asked you to tell Second Master that you should lead your troops to Yanzhou City to join us later."

hum~

When Zhou Chunfeng heard the report outside, his head started buzzing.

Xiao Chao had an even greater headache. He hadn't even thought of an excuse to conceal the fall of Yanzhou City, but now it was exposed.

Zhou Chunfeng rushed out of the tent in a flash, grabbed the soldier by the collar, his face livid, and his voice deep, "What did you say? When did the Huai Army invade Yanzhou? The entire Yanzhou Prefecture?"

The soldier who reported the incident was so frightened that his face turned pale. If his collar had not been grabbed, he would have fallen to the ground.

In the eyes of the soldiers, although Deputy General Zhou had only been in their rebel army for a short time, he usually treated his soldiers with humility and had never been as scary as he was at that moment.

"Yes, yes, yes~, Deputy General Zhou, the Huai Army captured the entire Yanzhou two months ago."

Two months ago?!

Zhou Chunfeng's brain was filled with energy and blood suddenly surged, and his iron-blue face suddenly turned pale.

He didn't even know that the Huai Army had already invaded Yanzhou City two months ago. How could he not have heard any news about it?

Intelligence reports from the front were sent back every day. He never missed any city captured by the enemy forces. But why did Yanzhou City fall, and he had no idea!

Xiao Chao rushed out immediately afterwards. He knew that Zhou Chunfeng knew about the affairs of Yanzhou and would definitely not sit still.

When the news of Yanzhou City was sent back from the front line, their rebel army was at the critical moment of taking Yizhou, so he and his elder brother had to conceal the news first.

"Old Zhou, don't get excited. I know you're worried about my sister-in-law. But you're still recovering from your injuries. What will you do if they get worse?" Xiao Chao said helplessly, "Back then, even if we got the news that the Huai Army had entered the pass, we were still too far away to do anything."

Xiao Chao's hand, which had just been raised, was shaken away by Zhou Chunfeng.

At this moment, Zhou Chunfeng still had something unclear in his mind and glared at Xiao Chao angrily.

It seems that it’s not that he didn’t get the news, but that the people here deliberately concealed it.

Xiao Chao felt uneasy after being stared at. "Old Zhou, don't be like this. My eldest brother has already led his troops to pacify the Huai Army. My sister-in-law may be fine now."

"Heh~" Zhou Chunfeng sneered, unwilling to waste any more words with him, and turned back into the tent.

Wherever the Huai Army went, they carried out massacres and killed countless innocent people.

He had served in the Huai Army for more than a month and was well aware of the violent nature of the Huai Army soldiers.

Xiao Chao knew he was in the wrong, so he hurried back into the tent. However, he was shocked to see Zhou Chunfeng taking down the armor on the rack.

He stepped forward to stop him: "Old Zhou, you are crazy! How can you go to the battlefield in your current state?"

Zhou Chunfeng didn't hear anything at all, his mind was only on Jiang Li and the child.

What was his purpose in joining the army and fighting to achieve great things? Unexpectedly, he was completely unaware of the misfortune at home. He was full of passion, but he was unworthy of being a husband and a father.

He couldn't even imagine how terrified and helpless Jiang Li and the children must have felt when the Huai Army entered the pass.

Seeing that he refused to listen, Xiao Chao took a few steps forward and grabbed the hilt of Zhou Chunfeng's sword as he took off his sword.

"Old Zhou, do you want to die?"

"Get out of the way!" Zhou Chunfeng turned around and yelled at Xiao Chao, his whole body full of aura, making people afraid.

Xiao Chao was not afraid of Zhou Chunfeng like this, but was worried about his injuries. He had no choice but to step back a few steps and stand in front of the curtain.

Unexpectedly, Zhou Chunfeng drew his sword without a second thought, completely disregarding the brotherhood they had fought side by side in the past.

"Xiao Er, I thought you should know who I joined the army for!" Zhou Chunfeng said in a cold tone, determined to leave: "If my wife has met with misfortune, I, Zhou Chunfeng, will never live in vain."

"I say it again, get out of the way!"

Xiao Chao: ...

Xiao Chao looked at the blade on his neck in disbelief, and finally realized that Zhou Chunfeng didn't seem to be joking.

He was not annoyed by Zhou Chunfeng's behavior, but instead had a different opinion of Zhou Chunfeng. He was a real man, a real man!

Perhaps it was Zhou Chunfeng's determination that made him deeply admire him. Xiao Chao pursed his lips, gritted his teeth, and said, "Let's go. I'll fight my way to Yanzhou City with you!"