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

"Your Highness, the appearance of enemy troops here indicates that our attack on Fushui Pass has failed. Please retreat immediately."

The generals of Beiwu were speechless at their commander. They thought that he should be thinking about his life first instead of his merits!

"Shut up, all of you! Go to the main camp and order reinforcements! The rest of you, charge! The White-Spear Soldiers have abandoned their horses, their fighting strength is greatly reduced, we must wipe them out!"

The royal member flew into a rage and refused to retreat, which was quite remarkable. Unfortunately, the other party was completely unaware of the danger.

Chen Futu looked down at his opponent from his high position and said with pursed lips, "Kill."

"Kill--"

The Beiwu Army charged toward the hill, but the White-Spear Soldiers were best at mountain warfare. Now, they were able to attack from a high position. Rows of spears thrust out, and the Beiwu Army soldiers who had just climbed the gentle slope were felled like wheat. They couldn't even make close contact, let alone engage in battle.

The prince finally realized the danger and quickly ordered his men to create distance, hoping to release the White Spear soldiers.

Suddenly, the heavy sound of horses' hooves came from afar. Looking over, Cao Zhen led the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry around from the rear. The White-Spear Soldiers immediately rushed down the hill. The two sides joined forces to attack, and the Northern Martial Army was routed in a single encounter.

"Quickly, protect His Highness and retreat!"

In their panic, the generals fled with their commander.

Chen Futu was in no hurry to chase, because Qin Liangyu had already led dozens of riders to block the way ahead.

"It's that Qin, the commander of the White-Spear Soldiers! Kill her immediately!"

Prince Chen of the royal family, protected by heavily armored soldiers and several generals, glared angrily at Qin Liangyu.

Qin Liangyu drew her bow and shot an arrow. With a whoosh, the deadly arrow came suddenly. If a general hadn't pulled Chen Wang back, Chen Wang would have been blown to the head.

Faced with the threat of death, Prince Chen finally became frightened. He spurred his horse and fled, trembling on the back of the horse, his legs shaking.

He finally understood what a fierce general was, what it meant to be on the brink of death, something a pampered royal like himself could never achieve.

Several generals, fearless of death, joined forces to block Qin Liangyu. Qin Liangyu fought against five eighth-rank officials with only a spear, instantly killing one of them, and then suppressing the other four with her own strength. Her combat power was terrifying.

Taking advantage of this opportunity, Du Hongxue and Luo Wushuang led dozens of riders to break through Chen Wang's personal guard, beheading over a hundred people. In the end, only Chen Wang fled without a trace.

The war has ended.

Of the five eighth-rank generals, three escaped and two were killed. Among the three who escaped, one was stabbed three times by Qin Liangyu, his blood staining his warhorse, and he was critically wounded and on the verge of death.

On the main battlefield, Chen Futu personally led the White Spear Soldiers in cooperation with Cao Zhen's Tiger and Leopard Cavalry, killing more than 4,000 and capturing more than 2,000, while the remaining 1,000 scattered and fled.

Chen Futu did not waste any time, but instead used the same trick again.

Only five hundred White-Spear Cavalrymen were left to guard the defeated army. Then, Cao Zhen and the Tiger and Leopard Cavalrymen were dressed in the defeated army's uniforms, concealed their weapons, and pretended to be driven away by Qin Liangyu's White-Spear Cavalry to the main camp.

Half an hour later, the defeated army returned to camp.

Upon seeing that only three thousand men had escaped back, King Chen was so shocked that his face turned pale and he could not speak.

He made a solemn pledge to his father, the emperor, before he came here, which earned him the opportunity to go to war and make meritorious contributions. He thought that he could compete for that position based on his military achievements, but now it's all over!

What Chen Wang didn't expect was that the three thousand defeated soldiers suddenly launched an attack upon entering the camp, drawing their weapons and hacking at anyone they saw.

"Oh no! It's the enemy!"

The two generals who remained in the camp and the generals who had escaped became frightened. Seeing Qin Liangyu personally leading the White Spear Army to attack from afar, they took Prince Chen, mounted their horses, and fled straight to Longguan.

Now, we don't care about military achievements anymore; saving our lives is the only important thing.

There were still 10,000 soldiers in the camp at that moment, and the blow of their commander's escape was devastating.

The war ended very quickly. The enemy surrendered at the mere sight of them, and none of the 10,000 men escaped. In addition, the 1,000 defeated Beiwu soldiers who had been scattered in the previous ambush were also captured.

At Yanbei Pass, two generals were worrying about the battle situation at Fushui Pass when they suddenly received a battle report: "A great victory at Fushui Pass! His Highness the Crown Prince personally led the White Spear Army and the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry to defeat the Northern Wu Army and kill General Zhou Kai on the battlefield."

"what!"

Yue Xin and Lou Wenquan were so shocked they couldn't close their mouths.

Just then, a battle report came from beyond the pass: "Report! The army of Prince Chen of Beiwu has been defeated by His Highness the Crown Prince. Prince Chen and his four generals fled to Longguan. Their entire army was wiped out, and the Crown Prince captured more than 13,000 prisoners."

"Quickly, emerge from the pass to welcome His Highness the Crown Prince!"

The two generals were both surprised and delighted. Was the Crown Prince really that strong?

With a hint of doubt, the two generals led three thousand men out of the city gate. When they arrived at the battlefield, they saw only smoke and fire everywhere. The enemy camp was still burning, but the war was over. A dark mass of defeated soldiers knelt on the open ground, stretching as far as the eye could see.

At this moment, Chen Futu is listening to Qin Liangyu and Cao Zhen report on the battle results.

In two consecutive battles, the White-Clad Soldiers lost more than 500 men, and the Tiger and Leopard Cavalry lost more than 200 men.

Chen Futu was heartbroken and his heart ached.

War always results in death, and even those people assigned by the system must be properly buried.

"His Royal Highness!"

Yue Xin and Lou Wenquan quickly approached, their expressions filled with excitement.

With Your Highness's return, the situation in the northern frontier can be stabilized.

Chen Futu greeted the two men with a smile, unsurprised by their attitude.

The only person who can gain their trust is a commander who can fight battles.

Chen Futu's three battles in the northern frontier proved his command ability, making him the well-deserved heir apparent to the Prince of Zhenbei.

The army returned to Yanbei Pass.

The soldiers inside the pass reacted just like the soldiers at Fushui Pass; only the truly strong could rule the northern frontier.

"The young master is truly too strong!"

"That's right. I heard that since he left the capital, he has been unstoppable. He first broke through the Hundred Cavalry Division, then defeated the 50,000-strong army of Daqian, and slaughtered Daqian until they were in disarray. He also plundered a large amount of supplies along the way."

"Yes, they broke through three formations in a row without stopping as soon as they arrived in the Northern Frontier. They were incredibly powerful. The combat strength of the Northern Martial Army is completely inadequate in front of Your Highness."

"At such a young age, he is both brave and resourceful; the northern frontier can rest easy now."

Yue Xin and Lou Wenquan overheard the soldiers' murmurs and both laughed.

The Prince of Zhenbei has given everyone a huge surprise. Let's see if those people from Beiwu dare to knock on the gate so easily.

Inside the council hall, Chen Futu sat firmly in the commander's seat, his demeanor composed and his bearing and presence no less imposing than his father's.

The two generals then reported on the war situation.

With the Northern Wu army launching a major attack on the three passes and the siege of Fushui lifted, it is expected that the troops at Longguan will soon retreat.

Chen Futu asked, "Why didn't Longcheng support Fushui Pass? If I remember correctly, Longcheng's 50,000 troops were there to guard the central area and quickly support the reserves left at various passes."

Upon hearing this, both generals' expressions changed, as if they had something difficult to say.

"Speak frankly, you two need not hold back."

Yue Xin asked in astonishment, "Has Your Highness forgotten your sworn brother Zhang Shouren?"

"Uh……"

Chen Futu was momentarily speechless before remembering this.