After listening to the advice, I rebelled and became an emperor of all ages

Chapter 345: Killing each other, internal fighting among the northern barbarians
On that empty and vast grassland, the two groups of people and horses were facing each other quietly, and there was a tense atmosphere between them.

Faced with these highly vigilant cavalrymen, the captain had to cough lightly a few times and force himself to remain calm, despite the turbulent waves in his heart.

He took a deep breath, mustered up his courage, then stepped forward and said in his loud and firm voice: "Brothers, please don't be nervous. The two of us are scouts sent by Chagan Khan. We are carrying important intelligence that needs to be conveyed to General Hailanhak."

At this moment, his heart was also filled with uneasiness, and his hands were involuntarily covered with layers of sweat.

Although he was a veteran and experienced, he still felt a little uneasy when facing such a fully armed and battle-ready cavalry team.

After all, even he had never seen a scene of this scale in all these years. If this group of people suddenly attacked them, they would undoubtedly be in great danger.

After hearing the captain's introduction, the cavalry commander on the opposite side exchanged a meaningful look with his companions.

Then, a cavalryman who seemed to be a small leader put down his weapon, showed a warm smile on his face, and greeted enthusiastically: "So you are brothers from the same tribe, it's really a false alarm for us, come over and have a rest."

When the captain heard this, a hint of joy immediately appeared on his face, but he turned back and signaled to the people in hiding, asking them to continue hiding and not to act rashly.

After making sure everything was arranged properly, he took the young scout and walked towards the group of cavalry.

However, he did not notice that the seemingly friendly cavalry commander, although smiling on his face, had a barely perceptible coldness hidden in his eyes.

No matter how well he concealed his actions, he still couldn't escape the commander's sharp eyes.

If General Hailanhak were here at this moment, he would recognize at a glance that this commander was the confidant he had sent to greet the envoy.

However, now, this confidant no longer had the respectful attitude he once had, and there was even a barely perceptible chill at the corner of his mouth.

He then turned around and winked at the guards behind him.

The guard immediately understood what he meant and pretended to disappear from everyone's sight casually. Even the captain did not notice this subtle change.

"Come, have a taste of the dry food we brought with us," the little leader enthusiastically handed over some food, "You must have had a hard time on the journey, right?"

His words were full of concern, as if he was treating a long-lost relative. He handed the dry food in his hand to the other party, hoping that they could replenish their strength and relieve the fatigue of the journey.

The captain took the dry food, nodded slightly, and said politely: "Thank you brothers for your hospitality. It was not easy along the way. Fortunately, I met you."

A grateful smile appeared on the captain's face, and his words revealed his deep gratitude to the little leader and his companions. At the same time, he did not forget to express his feelings about the difficulties of the journey and was grateful for their help in difficult times.

At this time, the commander also smiled slightly, walked forward, and said enthusiastically: "I am Hailan Jiabo, the commander in charge of vigilance under the general. My general has been talking about you for a long time."

Commander Hailan Jiabo had a confident and friendly smile on his face, and his words revealed his importance to the captain and his team, as well as his respect and expectations for the general they were about to meet.

At this point, he paused for a moment, and with a hint of inquiry in his voice, he continued, "I heard that Li Zhongwu of the righteous army was captured. Is this true?"

There was a subtle hint of tentativeness in the commander's words. He seemed to be looking for a definite answer. At the same time, he was also observing the captain's reaction, trying to get more information from it.

The captain's heart tightened, but he remained calm on the surface: "Yes, the specific content needs to be reported directly to Lord Hailanhak."

The captain's answer was concise and firm. He did not reveal too much information, but instead cleverly turned the topic to their superiors. He neither denied it directly nor revealed too many details, maintaining the necessary caution.

Hailan Jiabo nodded, seeming very satisfied with the answer.

He signaled his men to continue resting, while he started chatting with the captain, trying to find out more information through his words.

Commander Hailan Jiabo did not stop his inquiry because of the captain's answer. He signaled his men to relax and rest, while he continued to have an in-depth conversation with the captain, trying to dig out more useful information from the conversation.

After chatting for a long time, the captain remained alert. Although the other party was very friendly, he felt a little uneasy.

Although the captain acted very friendly and relaxed during the conversation, he remained highly alert deep down in his heart. He could sense the other party's intentions that might be hidden behind his friendliness, so he did not completely let his guard down.

He knew that any relaxation in this grassland could lead to fatal consequences, so he always reminded himself to stay vigilant.

Not far away, the scouts were hiding in the grass, their eyes closely fixed on the captain and Lao Zhang's every move, ready to take quick action when the captain gave a signal to ensure the successful completion of the mission.

Just when the captain thought everything was normal and let down his guard a little, a sudden change broke the apparent calm.

The mission, which was originally thought to be able to proceed smoothly, fell into crisis due to an accident.

The commander Hailan Jiabo suddenly turned around, and the scimitar with a cold glow slashed towards the captain's neck at lightning speed.

The cold light flashed by so fast that the captain didn't even react. He only felt a flash before his eyes, and then a bone-chilling chill hit him.

By the time the captain realized what was happening, he felt a cold breeze rushing into his neck, followed by a biting chill.

Blood gushed out like a fountain, staining his clothes red. The captain's face showed an expression of pain and confusion, and he widened his eyes in disbelief.

The captain used up his last bit of strength to ask, "Why do you do this?" His voice was full of confusion and unwillingness. He didn't understand why he was betrayed like this.

Hailan Jiabo no longer pretended at this moment, and his face was filled with a cold expression.

He said calmly: "The Khan is to blame for all this. You shouldn't have come.

Or the news you brought is not what I want to see." His voice revealed a hint of helplessness and determination.

After saying that, he gave the captain a quick death by ending his life with a single knife.

The captain's body slowly fell down, and his life was taken away in an instant.

All this happened so fast, as if in a flash. He suddenly realized that two northern barbarian cavalrymen had surrounded him without him noticing.

His heart suddenly sank to the bottom, realizing that they might have been exposed long ago. His hand unconsciously touched the dagger hidden at his waist, but he knew that in this situation, any rash action might lead to the annihilation of the entire army.

The captain's instructions before leaving flashed through his mind: someone must get the message out no matter what.

However, before he could make any move, Hailan Jiabo slowly walked towards him, and said with a cold look in his eyes: "Don't even think about doing anything in front of me. You should know that I am also a scout."

Hailan Jiabo's words immediately made the young scout's heart chill. He slowly raised his head and looked stubbornly at the group of people in front of him who were wearing the same armor as him and had the same living habits. He didn't understand why these people wanted to attack them.

"Are you the rebels?" His face turned pale and he was silent for a long time before he managed to utter these words with difficulty. His voice was full of doubt and unwillingness.

"Hahaha!"

Hailan Jiabo laughed loudly, looked at the young scout with a trace of pity in his eyes, and sighed: "It seems that those old guys protected you too well, and even forgot that the outside world is a world where the strong prey on the weak, and even our own people are no exception." There was a hint of sarcasm and helplessness in his voice.

"Don't worry, considering that you and I were once compatriots, I will definitely give you a quick death."

He said with a smile, his eyes cold, as if the young scout was no longer considered a human being in his eyes.

At the same time, the scouts hiding in the bushes also noticed something unusual, and everyone's faces became extremely angry.

They never thought that one day they would not die at the hands of the rebels, but at the hands of their own people. This kind of betrayal was more painful and difficult to accept than any other kind of death.

Such a way of dying, or such an ending, was something they had never imagined before and was difficult to accept. They had fought and died countless times on the battlefield, but they had never thought that one day they would fall under the swords of their own people.

"Why, why, would these people attack the captain?" someone whispered in panic, his tone full of confusion and resentment.

They couldn't understand why such a brutal infighting suddenly broke out among their comrades.

"Should we rush out to avenge the captain now? But such a mission will..." Someone hesitated. They were full of contradictions. On the one hand, they wanted to avenge the captain, but on the other hand, they were worried about the consequences of mission failure.

"revenge?"

Upon hearing this proposal, someone sneered disdainfully, "Don't dream on. They have so many people, and we only have a few of us now." His words revealed a deep sense of powerlessness and pessimism.

"So, are we just going to watch the captain die? And give up the mission?" another person retorted. Their hearts were full of struggles. They didn't want to give up on the captain, but they also didn't want the mission to fail.

"No, we must complete the mission no matter what and not let the captain down." Someone said firmly. They knew that this was the best commemoration of their captain.

The scouts were talking to each other. There were two paths before them in northern Shaanxi. Should they take the risk to rescue their companions, or take advantage of the chaos to escape and bring back important intelligence?
Every choice is fraught with difficulty and danger, but they must make the decision.

Hailan Jiabo's voice echoed across the empty grassland: "I know you still have people hiding nearby. Come out and surrender now, and I can give you a quick death.

Otherwise, don't blame me for being ruthless." His voice was cold and ruthless, revealing a ruthless attack on the betrayer.

After hearing Hailan Jiabo's stern shout, everyone felt even more depressed. The despair and anger in their hearts intertwined together, as if turning into an invisible force that pressed on their chests.

They were clearly aware that they had fallen into a carefully laid trap and had to be cautious in every step, otherwise they might face a tragic end of total annihilation.

In the tense atmosphere, they gripped their weapons tightly, with determination flashing in their eyes. Although they were filled with anxiety in their hearts, they knew that now was not the time to give up and they had to find a way to survive.

At this critical moment, the Northern Barbarian cavalryman who had left quietly before suddenly let out a light shout.

His voice was like a bolt from the blue, cutting through the tense atmosphere: "General, they are hiding here!"

Then he accurately exposed the hiding place of the scouts, as if he had already seen through everything.

When the scouts heard the shout, they were startled. Then they realized that a Northern Barbarian cavalryman had quietly circled behind them without them noticing.

At this moment, the environment they were in had become extremely dangerous and full of crises.

Faced with such a dangerous situation, the scouts knew that now was not the time to think about how to take revenge.

They recalled the captain's last words before his death, which struck their hearts like a heavy hammer: "Spread the news no matter what."

This sentence became their only belief at this moment, and they must overcome all difficulties to complete this mission.

"Quick! Spread the news!" a scout shouted loudly, his voice full of determination and firmness.

As soon as the words fell, the scouts fled in all directions without hesitation.

They knew that only by acting separately could they increase the chances of successfully delivering the message.

Long before they started the mission, they knew that this day would come sooner or later, but no one expected it to come so soon.

Fortunately, they have all received formal training and know how to complete the task to the best of their ability under such circumstances.

It’s just that they have received formal training, and so have the scouts under Hailan Jiabo.

What's more, for Hailan Jiabo and the others, they have encountered situations like this countless times in the past few days.

Therefore, the cavalrymen under Hailan Jiabo slowly mounted their horses, raised their weapons and chased after the fleeing scouts.

The grassland suddenly fell into chaos.

Hailan Jiabo watched all this coldly, with a sneer on his face.

He knew that the scouts' escape was futile, but he had to admit that their courage and determination were admirable.

(End of this chapter)