After being demoted, my 300,000-strong army trampled the imperial city!

In Zhang Liang's view, letting Zhang Shouren leave was like releasing a tiger back into the mountains, which would inevitably cause trouble in the future.

Chen Futu said with a smile, "If he goes to the grasslands, he will definitely cause trouble. It's better to let him stir up trouble in the grassland royal court, so that we can have more time to develop."

"I see. I thought Your Majesty was too soft-hearted."

"Old Zhang, tell me, what should I do about Zhang Shouren's family?"

Chen Futu lazily posed a question.

Zhang Liang pondered for a moment and said, "This matter is not difficult. Your Majesty, send someone to keep an eye on the situation on the grasslands. If Zhang Shouren really raises an army, then hand over his family to his opponent and see what he chooses."

"Tsk tsk, as expected of a strategist, that's ruthless enough."

Chen Futu and Zhang Liang looked at each other and burst into laughter.

A day later, Chen Futu ordered Ma Chao to lead the Xiliang army out of the grasslands, bypass Longguan, and attack the flank of the Hu people. He then arranged for Gao Shun to guard Tianyun.

At the same time, Liu Bowen ordered Guan Yu's troops to leave Longguan and enter the grasslands.

With Zhang Shouren dealt with, it's time to break up the Hu people's offensive.

"Report! A great victory at Tianyun!"

The scout entered the royal court to report the news, and the old lady was overjoyed, "Tell me quickly!"

"A few days ago, the Crown Prince occupied Tianyun City before Zhang Shouren. Zhang Shouren was forced into Tianyun Pass. Now Tianyun Pass has also been captured. Zhang Shouren retreated to the grasslands alone, and the northern frontier is now at peace!"

"it is good!"

The old lady finally smiled, "He truly is my son."

Liu Bowen and Yu Qian were completely convinced, and even Liu Longyue couldn't help but purse her lips.

The Crown Prince is truly powerful. He had already sown the seeds of trouble for Tianyun City when he returned to Dragon City. Now, he has taken the city gate without losing a single soldier, and from now on, the Northern Frontier can develop in peace.

To boost morale, Liu Bowen immediately had the news of the Tianyun victory published in the newspapers.

Upon hearing the news, the people took to the streets to cheer, believing that as long as the Hu people were driven back, there would be no more war in the northern frontier for a short period of time.

Meanwhile, the war between Yanbei Pass and Fuyun Pass continued in full swing.

Cao Zhen, Li Xiuning, and Dian Wei went on a killing spree at Yanbei Pass, leaving countless corpses piled up outside the pass.

The Hu commander, Shanmuer, was unaware of the defeat at Tianyun City. He kept urging the attack, saying that if the Hu people couldn't even break through the northern pass, how could they talk about conquering the Central Plains?

At the city gate, the Dragon City envoy finally arrived.

"Generals, a great victory at Tianyun!"

The messenger detailed the course of the war in Longcheng.

Upon hearing this, Dian Wei wiped the blood from his face and said boldly, "As expected of our lord! Zhang Shouren has been driven out, so we should also step forward and defeat the barbarians!"

The good news greatly boosted the morale of the two fortified towns.

But Danmur was not happy at all. He had just received news that Qin Liangyu and Huo Qubing had ravaged the grasslands, conquering dozens of tribes and slaughtering countless people. Every man taller than a cartwheel had been killed.

"Damn it, Chen Futu actually dared to attack my rear, treating my eighteen tribes as nothing!"

"The Khan has ordered the army to return to reinforce, open up the battle lines, and cut off Qin Liangyu and Huo Qubing's retreat."

Upon receiving the message, Shanmuer was forced to withdraw his troops.

After the Hu army retreated, Guan Yu and Ma Chao arrived.

All the generals gathered in Yanbei. Guan Yu said, "Now that our lord and strategist are not here, we should send troops immediately and not let them cut off General Qin and General Huo's retreat."

Dian Wei and the others agreed wholeheartedly.

Finally, Ma Chao, Cao Zhen, and Li Xiuning led their respective cavalry ahead to provide support.

Guan Yu and Dian Wei temporarily prepared their troops and awaited Chen Futu's arrival.

Chen Futu received a system notification as soon as he returned to the vicinity of Dragon City.

[Detected that Shanmuer has opened up a battlefront, blocking Qin Liangyu and Huo Qubing's return journey. Host, please make a decision immediately.]

[1. Choosing to believe in the strength of Qin Liangyu and Huo Qubing, the host returns to Longcheng to take charge of the overall situation. The reward is 3,000 Imperial Guards, commanded by Mao Xiang, with a rank of eighth grade.]

[2. Choose to immediately go to Yanbei Pass, lead your generals into the grasslands, and you will be rewarded with one Breakthrough Pill]

[3. Choose to lead a light cavalry force out of Longguan Pass, enter the grasslands and fight alongside your soldiers. Reward: 6,000 Jingyue Army soldiers, commanded by Li Cunxiao, mid-stage Grandmaster.]

"Okay, okay! I choose number three!"

Chen Futu was somewhat excited. He had finally obtained a master-level being, and he was about to go dancing at the grave in the peach blossom forest.

[Given the host's condition, Li Cunxiao's army is currently stationed outside Dragon City.]

Li Cunxiao, the thirteenth of the Thirteen Protectors, was an unparalleled general of the Shatuo tribe and served as the envoy of King Yu.

Because Li Cunxiao's personality is the result of being torn apart by five horses, he is ferocious and only obeys the host's commands.

Li Cunxiao must correct his name and can no longer use the name bestowed upon him by Li Keyong.

The Jingyue Army is an advanced cavalry regiment formed from the former Ya'er Army and Flying Tiger Army.

……

The system displayed a long list of information.

Chen Futu felt a chill run down his spine.

This peerless general is certainly strong enough, but unfortunately he cannot be commanded by Zhang Liang, nor can he be commanded by him. Hopefully, he will not fight with the other generals.

Chen Futu instructed Zhang Liang to go to Yanbei first, and then he went out of Longguan alone.

A long line of soldiers and horses stretched out in the distance, their ranks filled with rugged, unruly men.

The young general at the head was dressed in black armor and wore a turban. He was broad-shouldered, with a round face and tiger-like eyes. His expression was gloomy. He carried a dark spear. As soon as he approached, Chen Futu felt a bloody smell on his face, which made his spine tingle.

"This humble general pays his respects to my lord!"

When he spoke, Chen Futu felt his ears ringing and his blood churning.

This is a master-level expert; they are terrifying.

Even with his full combat power now, plus his Martial God Body, he might not be able to withstand a casual flick of his wrist.

"I will give you a name. From now on, you will be called An Jingsi, my sworn brother."

Li Cunxiao's original name was An Jingsi, so it would be perfectly acceptable for him to be adopted as a sworn brother.

"An Jingsi pays his respects to his sworn brother."

"Now I will follow my brother into the grasslands to aid General Qin and General Huo."

"I obey!"

An Jingsi mounted his horse, followed by two riders, and then the six thousand Jingyue Army set off.

With a peerless warrior leading the way, Chen Futu made no attempt to conceal his whereabouts, and encountered numerous attacks from grassland cavalry along the way.

An Jingsi charged ahead, killing anyone who stood in his way.

What is invincibility?

This thing is a war machine; a single blow can send men and horses flying a great distance.

The Jingyue Army advanced rapidly.

In the distance, a fierce battle raged, with Cao Zhen, Ma Chao, and Li Xiuning's three cavalry legions clashing with Shanmuer.

Their three armies combined numbered only about 15,000, while Danmur mobilized more than 80,000 men to surround them, with elite Iron Pagoda troops surrounding the perimeter to prevent the three generals from escaping the battle.

In the midst of battle, Ma Chao charged wildly, moving like the wind.

Cao Zhen fought bravely against the enemy, but Li Xiuning was caught in a fierce battle; her strength was far inferior to that of the two generals.

The two generals of the outer Ironclad Cavalry are two of the Ten Great Warriors of the Grasslands.

One was a peak ninth-grade expert named Hanmu, and the other was an early-stage innate expert named Kunnu.

Hanmu led the Ironclad Pagoda in a loud laugh, "You three still want to rescue people? My commander has been preparing for your arrival for a long time. You will all stay here today!"

Kunnu stared at Li Xiuning, a cruel glint in his eyes, and sneered, "Capture Li Xiuning, and I will have a good time with General Hanmu!"