At the tender age of eight, he was hastily dragged out and made emperor!

"drive--"

"Kill the prisoners!!"

"Take it easy!!"

"Hurry! Hurry! Hurry—"

Flames soared into the sky, fire raged, and the chaotic battlefield was engulfed in heat. The darkness of night was dispelled, replaced by a chaotic surge of people, countless chariots, and banners and command flags illuminated by the flames. The air was thick with the smells of burning, blood, and stench... all of which testified to the intensity and brutality of the battle!

The surprise attack on the northern barbarians was not only carried out by one of the Imperial Guards; a Yu Army unit far away was also doing the same thing.

Southern Army Pioneers!

This force, carrying a large number of elite troops, was stationed outside Tuowu City to fight against the invading northern barbarians, and had been harboring a great deal of anger and resentment.

But it all came out tonight!!

"Beat the drums... Gather together!!"

On a rapidly moving chariot, Duanmu Yu, holding a spear and shield, coldly killed a Northern barbarian cavalry general. Sensing a change in the battlefield by the firelight, he immediately roared in anger.

In the center of several gunners and shieldmen, a war drummer immediately swung his drumsticks upon receiving a command.

"Thump thump... thump thump thump!!"

The rhythmic sound of war drums rang out, and soon after, the sound also began to echo from the battle raging not far away, and then from other places...

Unlike other branches of the armed forces, the chariot battalion operates various types of armored vehicles, which causes far more commotion than other branches. In the battlefield where opportunities are fleeting, to make the most of the chariot battalion's advantages, it is essential to maintain superior mobility and execution!

Therefore, only elite troops could be selected for the chariot camp.

However, as the cavalry's advantage became apparent, the chariot troops' advantage became less significant, to the point that, over time, the proportion of chariot troops in the Great Yu army was slowly decreasing...

"Everyone, stand your ground!!"

In a certain part of the Northern Barbarian camp, on a rampaging chariot, Yang Wu, a dark-skinned soldier with sharp eyes, gripped the reins tightly. Upon hearing the sound of war drums in the distance, he immediately glared and shouted. As the chariot sped along, the arrow stuck in his left shoulder swayed even more violently.

But Yang Wu seemed not to feel any pain.

"Damn it!! Yang Laosan, are you even capable?!" In contrast, Dong Heng, who was on the same chariot, was almost thrown off the chariot while assassinating a Northern barbarian cavalryman. If Li Bin hadn't been quick enough to grab Dong Heng's belt, Dong Heng would probably have fallen off the chariot.

The consequence is death!

"I'm no good?!"

With his mind highly focused, Yang Wu roared as he charged through the enemy chariot, "When I was fighting the Northern barbarians on a chariot in the northern frontier, you were still suckling! Kid, learn from me! Don't think you're all that just because you killed a few Northern barbarians. You're still a long way off!!"

"Alright, then I'll have a match with you!!"

Bloodthirsty Dong Heng, upon hearing this, swung his already dulled blade at the rapidly approaching Northern cavalry. Blood splattered onto Dong Heng's face and into his mouth; the stench made him instinctively lick his lips. Then, Dong Heng roared, "Kill!!!"

This kid is not bad.

As Yang Wu rode in his chariot, he heard Li Bin's shout and a slight smile appeared on his lips. Li Bin and Dong Heng's performance in this night raid on the Northern Barbarian camp had truly impressed them.

"kill!!"

Li Bin, who was also infected, roared in anger at this moment.

It would be a lie to say they weren't nervous or afraid during this night raid on the Northern Barbarians. After all, this was their first time fighting against the elite Northern Barbarians. Unlike the previous days when they were holed up in their camps to defend themselves, this was an active attack to fight the Northern Barbarians. The threat of death was doubled, and they might very well die here.

Even so, Li Bin did not back down.

Like Li Bin, there were also Zong Zhi, Chang Feng, Cao Jing, Dong Heng, Shangguan Xiu, Han Cheng, Xu Bin, Sun Ben...

The Imperial Guards bear the weight of both deep-seated hatred and the Emperor's boundless favor.

But these sons of noble families carried far more burdens.

The expectations of their ancestors and fathers, the comparisons made by the world, the competition from the Imperial Guard and other units, and all these factors were suffocating them!

They came from good families and had a lot, but who the hell can control what they were born with? They were also human beings with hearts and livers, living, breathing people, especially since they were living in the most turbulent period at the core of the Great Yu Dynasty. It was like mountains pressing down on them.

Others can cry, shout, yell, and so on... but what about them? They can't do anything; they have to keep all of this hidden deep inside!

What did they do wrong?!

They did nothing wrong!

Finally, they had a chance to prove themselves. For Li Bin, Zong Zhi, Chang Feng, and other sons of noble families, even if they died in the Northern Barbarian camp tonight, they could not show the slightest fear. They had to be braver than anyone else.

"Die!!"

Li Bin, gripping his spear tightly, his eyes bloodshot, roared as he thrust at the approaching Northern barbarian cavalrymen. Just then, a cold arrow struck.

"Be careful!!!"

Dong Heng roared, and the moment he raised his long sword, a spearman and shieldman beside him raised his large shield expressionlessly. While deflecting the incoming arrows, he thrust out his spear, and a scream followed.

"Kid, there's a method to killing the enemy."

Yang Wu's voice rang out, "You fucking reckless fool, do you think you're so tough?!"

Standing on the swaying chariot, Li Bin's hands were trembling. Just a hair's breadth away from the incoming cold arrow piercing his neck. Li Bin knew all too well what that meant.

Death was so close to him.

"What the hell are you standing there for?!"

Before Li Bin could react, a roar rang in his ears.

To be momentarily stunned on the battlefield is to be close to death!

Despite the angry roar carrying a rebuke tone, Li Bin and Dong Heng sensed a subtle change in their ears: these battle-hardened elites had accepted them.

"kill!!"

Almost simultaneously, Dong Heng and Li Bin roared in anger.

At this very moment, similar roars were echoing across the battlefield.

This is the pride of the noble sons of the Great Yu.

They are not cowards!

……

In contrast, there is Tuowu City.

"Madmen, this is a bunch of lunatics!!"

"Damn it, these Southern Army guys are all insane!"

"General, let us go into battle!!"

"These Duanmu Yu and Shu Yuqing are crazy enough to bring even those noble sons to the battlefield. If even one of them dies, then..."

The sounds rose and fell, never ceasing on the walls of Tuowu City.

Surrounded by many generals, General Huo Luan, the General Who Guards the North, stared straight ahead expressionlessly. In the night sky far from Tuowu City, the firelight flickered. He never expected that the vanguard of the Southern Army led by Duanmu Yu and Shu Yuqing would actually launch a night attack on the invading Northern barbarians.

This isn't something you can just start casually.

It could very well result in many deaths.

"Pass on my order!!!"

When Huo Luan's roar rang out, the previously noisy city wall fell silent, and pairs of burning eyes turned to their general.

"All cavalry of Tuowu City, advance into battle!"

Huo Luan turned around, drew his sword, and roared, "Let the invading northern barbarians know the might of the Great Yu cavalry!!"

"Yes!!!"

Among the generals, the cavalry generals clasped their fists and shouted.

"General!!"

"General!!"

Upon seeing this, the other officers immediately stepped forward and shouted.

"The rest of you, guard your home base well!!"

Huo Luan brandished his sword and roared, then fixed his gaze on one spot, "Wei He!! You are stationed in Tuowu City in my place. If anything goes wrong, you'll pay with your head!!"

"Your subordinate obeys!!"

Wei He immediately clasped his hands in a fist salute and shouted.

Footsteps sounded.

The officers, led by Wei He, watched as the generals escorted Huo Luan away, their faces showing various expressions. They knew that tonight's battle was bound to be fierce.

Even after tonight, some familiar comrades will be gone forever, but...

Isn't this the mission they bear?

"A triumphant return!!!"

Among the generals behind Wei He, someone roared angrily.

This made Huo Luan and the others pause for a moment, and then a smile appeared on their lips.

"A triumphant return!!!"

"A triumphant return—"

More angry roars erupted from behind.

"Brothers, follow me and let's kill the northern barbarians!!"

Huo Luan raised his long sword and roared to the sky, "What my comrades in the Southern Army can do, I, Tuowu City, can do too!!"

"Kill the Northern barbarians!!"

"Kill the Northern barbarians—"

A chorus of angry roars rose and fell.

It took about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea.

A dense drumbeat resounded within Tuowu City, accompanied by the chaotic clatter of hooves and shouts. From the air, countless points of fire emerged from the four gates of Tuowu City; these were the cavalrymen of Tuowu City, preparing to march out tonight to confront the northern barbarians…