However, he only saw Prince Yun before him fall silent for a moment, then say a few words to the Western Army at his side.
The voice wasn't very loud, so he didn't hear clearly.
These soldiers seemed hesitant too, but soon they began to move.
Were they retreating and letting us go?
Emperor Yingzong of Qi felt a surge of surprise.
He knew that as a hostage, he was the Jin soldiers' lifeline. Only after these Jin soldiers reached a place of safety could there be the possibility of his release. But anyway, there was a good chance he would be released.
Yet immediately following that, he saw those elite Western Army troops form into neat rows, each raising their Divine Arm Bow.
...
"Divine Arm Bowmen, form the formation!"
As Fan Cun spoke, he dismounted, took the Divine Arm Bow from an attendant's hand.
The Divine Arm Bow was a large crossbow, and because it was too powerful, it had to be braced with the foot, which made it impossible to use on horseback.
