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Chapter 631 Make sure I get what I want

Three days later, Tibet launched another forceful attack.

After a fierce battle, Shuofang's soldiers who held the defense line suffered nearly a thousand casualties. After the army returned to camp, the atmosphere was very solemn, and this solemnity in turn gave rise to restlessness and disagreement.

In the tent, Shuofang Jiedu's envoy Xue Fu rebuked several generals who had made mistakes in their remarks.

Their Shuofang army was stationed here to intercept the Tibetan army. It started at the end of October last year -

At that time, they were always preparing to go to Guanshan in the north to provide support, but unexpectedly, Xue Fu suddenly received a secret letter from Taiyuan, which revealed that there would be changes in Tubo and Tuyuhun, and they must be careful.

Taiyuan's order was equivalent to the imperial concubine's order. This was the consensus everywhere. Xue Fu did not dare to neglect and immediately deployed defenses.

It had not been more than ten days, and as expected, the Tibetan army suddenly came in force, and the speed at which they broke through the border was shocking!

Because Xue Fu had the opportunity revealed by the secret letter, he was able to defend this place without losing it.

After that, Dai Cong mobilized 20,000 troops from Taiyuan to fight against the foreigners together.

Battles with foreign races are always extremely brutal. Their Shuofang Army defended their homeland and country at the cost of their lives without any complaints... But what made them particularly anxious and angry at this time was that Prince Rong Li Yin was about to ascend the throne as emperor in the capital!

Before the enthronement ceremony was completed, the imperial court had already sent an "edict" ordering them to defend themselves against the Tubo. It was claimed that after the new emperor ascended the throne, an order from the emperor would be sent immediately to mobilize troops and horses from all over to come to support -

To the ears of Shuofang's soldiers, this was simply nonsense!

"That hypocrite Li Yin, I'm afraid he just wants to let us all die here! It can not only help him resist the aliens, but also allow him to reap the benefits!" Jiang Tai, the general of Shuofang's military department, said at this time: "Wait for our Shuofang army. If they all die here, he, the emperor, can rest easy and not have to think about how to get rid of me in the future!"

"How can such a person who deceives the world and steals his reputation become the emperor?" A military general couldn't bear it and said: "Now that this battle is useless, it is better to send troops to the capital!"

These words immediately attracted countless enthusiastic echoes.

Behind the sand table, Xue Fu suddenly stood up, looked at the excited generals, and pointed to the west: "If there is civil strife, forget it, but what we are resisting now are foreigners!"

Xue Fu, who had always been calm, looked a little angry at this moment: "Are you going to abandon the people of the North?"

These heart-wrenching words made the generals unable to answer. Xue Fu then asked: "Or, have you forgotten the words that I said to Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess in Lingzhou City, 'We must protect the pass without losing anything'." Promise?"

Hearing the word "Princess Princess", everyone felt as if a heavy hammer had fallen on their hearts. First, there was a dull pain, and then the skin and flesh were torn apart and the pain penetrated into the bones.

"Did the Crown Princess keep her word?" Jiang Tai blurted out with red eyes: "She once promised us that she would kill the king with her own hands and avenge the Yue Jie envoy... But where is she now? "

"Yes, she dared to go deep into Beidi alone, and was willing to put the throne behind the war. She has courage, determination, and **** spirit. Men like us can't even compare to her. She is highly respected and admired!" The tall military general clenched his fists as he spoke. He beat his chest hard several times, tears welling up in his eyes: "I, Jiangtai, have never served anyone like this, but I have never complained about anyone like this!"

By the end of his words, his voice had a hoarse vibrato.

"I know that she is thinking about the countless soldiers and the war, and does not want to let the northern border fall into fierce battles day after day!"

"But I'd rather she didn't go!" Jiang Tai: "Even if hundreds, thousands, or ten thousand people die... we can pile up the bones at the northern border gate! Everyone in the world can die, but she can't die! She's alive That’s right! I dream of getting her back!”

Many generals in the tent had red eyes when they heard this, and this was not what they felt.

Xue Fu clenched his fists and slowly loosened them, his mind surging, but he did not refute Jiang Tai's words.

Soldiers are willing to die on behalf of generals, but it is precisely because the generals cannot bear the loss of soldiers and civilians that they decide to go into danger...

Soldiers are resentful because of their respect. It is precisely because of their extreme respect that they become extremely resentful.

Such soldiers and generals are truly united. Since Yue Jieshi's death, Xue Fu has never thought about who Shuofang's army could be so loyal to in the future. But the loyalty he sees now is even more overwhelming. Once upon a time…

It was clear that they did not meet that woman often. After they met in Lingzhou last year, she made countless soldiers truly return home with her words and deeds.

The things that make people hate her are also the things that deserve the most respect.

Perhaps this is also another kind of ambition of hers. She never seems to be satisfied with "little fullness" in her actions. She only pursues the fruit of "big fullness" that has both ends, including the stability of soldiers, country and people, and the admiration of eternal generations. She wants to capture them all. .

This courage to "want to be fulfilled" and to compete with the sky for both ends is something that no one in the world has had in a hundred years.

If she comes back, she will definitely be the first person in a century, but now, who dares to blindly believe that she can come back alive?

Xue Fu did not dare to comfort everyone with hopeless words.

But there was no hesitation on his face, and his voice became calmer: "If Your Highness the Queen returns safely, we will be stationed here to welcome you here without losing sight! If Your Highness' heroic spirit remains forever, we will guard you until the last moment. I can live and die with you under the Nine Springs! If you are lucky enough to follow such a person and serve your country, you will not regret it even if you die!"

Jiang Tai clasped his fists with tears in his eyes: "Jiang Tai has no objection to what Jiushi said! This is what a man should do!"

"However, if you want me to watch Li Yin ascend the throne, I will die but I can't rest in peace!" Jiang Tai suddenly turned around: "Death is a word after all. Please show the righteousness of the Fang Army here. I will go to the capital to avenge the blood revenge of the past for Yue Jie Envoy. !”

This means he is going to Beijing alone to be assassinated and die!

"Jiangtai! Stop!" The elderly Deputy Cheng stood up holding his wooden staff and shouted.

Jiang Tai did not look back, he held the knife and strode out of the tent.

"Stop him!"

"Jiangtai..."

Everyone quickly chased after him, but Jiang Tai did not listen to the dissuasion and waved away those who were blocking him, and in the end even drew a knife at them.

In the chaos, a soldier suddenly ran over to report the news. Soon, the sound of horse hooves was heard outside the camp.

That's reinforcements.

Reinforcements came from the northeast.

The Anbei Protectorate and the Yinshan Defense Line are in the northeast, but the war in Beidi is the most dangerous. How can they mobilize troops to support them here at this time?

Jiangtai was temporarily distracted by this matter, and soon, a group of dozens of people arrived.

Xue Fu and others immediately stepped forward to greet him.

The visitor dismounted, saluted the first two generals, and announced his identity: "—Cui Yuanxiang, the deputy general under the imperial concubine and the general under Xuance Mansion! I have met Ambassador Xue Jie and all the generals!"

"I'm Gong Dou in Xuance Mansion!"

As soon as Xue Fu raised his hand to return the salute, he heard the young deputy general named Cui Yuanxiang smile and say in a loud and powerful voice: "Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess has returned with a great victory and will return home soon! The Beidi army has gradually evacuated. We and other special forces have On the orders of the Crown Princess and the General, I will lead my troops here to support you and defeat the enemy together with you!"

After saying this, everyone around suddenly became silent.

At this time, the sky will be dark but not dark, and the twilight and night will be half dark, which seems to give people an unreal feeling.

Jiang Tai didn't hear what Qing Yuanxiang said at all. He stepped forward, widened his eyes and asked, "What did the general just say? Can you say it again? Can you say it again! Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess..."

Yuan Xiang smiled, raised his hand and bowed to the north, and his voice became clearer and clearer: "Your Highness, the concubine, has won a great victory during this trip and has forced Beidi to seek peace and a truce! She will return home soon!"

After saying that, he quickly changed his words: "I received the message eleven days ago. Counting the days, His Highness may have led the army back to the territory at this moment!" Finally, unexpected excitement broke out from all around, but Jiang Tai caught him He held Yuanxiang's arm and asked him again in great joy: "Is what this general said true? Her Royal Highness is indeed back!"

"How dare we speak nonsense about such a big matter!" Gong Dou said from the side: "If not, how dare General Cui and I lead our troops to leave the northern border without permission!"

"Okay!" Jiang Tai felt his blood surge for a moment, and his words lost their priority: "How many troops will the two generals lead this time?"

Gong Dou: "As soon as the Queen Mother gave the order, the two of us led 30,000 troops first. After the handover of the defense lines in the northern border is completed, we will send more troops as soon as possible!"

"Good!" Jiang Tai suddenly felt that he was frighteningly powerful: "Envoy Xue Jie, I will gather our troops and kill them right now! Kill the Tibetan army without leaving a single piece of armor behind! When Her Royal Highness comes back, I can also let her take a look at me. The military record!"

The man who had been crying to go to the capital to assassinate Li Yin just now suddenly had an amazing fighting spirit and was eager to improve his record.

"The reinforcements are here in a hurry. There is no reason to fight without resting." Although deputy envoy Cheng scolded Jiangtai in his words, the joy and joy on his face were beyond words. He said: "Besides, we must discuss countermeasures!"

"Exactly." Xue Fu, who was in an excited mood, quickly raised his hand and said, "Two generals, please go into the account and discuss it in detail!"

This detailed discussion lasted until late at night.

Yuan Xiang's mouth went dry as he talked, and he drank three pots of tea. He only consumed half a pot of tea when talking about the upcoming war plan, and the remaining two and a half pots were all about the victory of the Crown Princess.

In fact, Yuan Xiang did not know the details at this time. He only knew that the Beidi Khan died mysteriously. Her Royal Highness, she fought her way to the Beidi royal court and single-handedly killed Beidi's top master Ashina Tire -

Just these few words will naturally not use two and a half pots of tea, but Cui Yuanxiang will expand if he can't bear it! I remember that when he was lurking, no, following Mrs. Chang, every letter he wrote to the governor was as thick as a script. Isn't it because of this skill?

We should not underestimate Yuan Xiang's ability. After he expanded it in this way, it greatly boosted the morale of Shuofang's army and directly boosted their morale.

A few days later, the Tibetan army attacked again.

In the last battle, they severely damaged thousands of Sheng's army in a strong attack. They had already noticed that Sheng's army was unstable. This time they mobilized troops again. King Tubo was determined to invade Taiyuan in one fell swoop.

However, unexpectedly, the strength of Sheng's army increased again and their morale suddenly increased. During the battle, the Tibetan army was caught off guard and forced to retreat hundreds of miles away.

Mingluo heard that her side was defeated, and that tens of thousands of soldiers wearing black armor appeared out of thin air among the front defenders. Knowing that they were Xuance's army, she couldn't help but feel surprised.

Xuance's army, which was resisting Beidi, was supposed to be busy with its own business, so why did it send troops here? Regardless of the Guanshan defense line in the north? Or is it that the Beidi Army has already moved in and they fled here?

No...if the northern defenses were completely defeated, there would definitely be a big movement when the Beidi Army entered, but the north was clearly very quiet at this time.

Mingluo had a bad premonition and immediately sent people to inquire about the specific battle situation in the north. The further north you go, the more defense checkpoints there are. Without the deployment of spies, it is difficult for important military aircraft to be detected... But at this time she must To know what happened there!

At this moment, Xue Fu Yuanxiang and others, who had finished cleaning the battlefield, were already leading their troops back to camp.

This was the happiest victory they had ever won against the Tibetan army. The morale was high on the road, and the soldiers rode their horses and laughed loudly.

However, halfway through the journey, more exciting news came from the army.

When all the soldiers heard this, they immediately drove their horses faster, their hooves galloping, and they returned to the camp like an arrow.

When we got closer to the camp gate, it was already dark, and the torches were beating and crackling in the night.

Outside the camp gate, there were heavy armored soldiers stationed on the left and right. Xue Fu and others slowed down their horses. Before they came closer, they could faintly see the armored soldiers guarding both sides. They felt that their standing posture and momentum were more solemn and powerful than before.

In front of the camp gate, some people stood quietly waiting for their return.

Xue Fu dismounted and immediately saw the woman standing still. She was wearing a black robe and a copper hairpin holding her ponytail, and her figure was like bamboo.

She is standing here now, representing a great victory in the battle with Beidi, and she achieved this great victory as quickly as possible at the smallest cost...

The significance of this battle is extraordinary, but none of it can compare to the fact that she is standing here. The significance of her safe return is greater than anything else.

It turns out that there are really people who can step out from the desperate situation of mortals and achieve what the world cannot.

Xue Fu, who has never been an emotional person, burst into tears for a moment. He quickly stepped forward and knelt down with one knee clasped in his fist: "Shuofang Xue Fu, I have met Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess! I have met the General!"

Yuan Xiang, Jiang Tai and others followed, kneeling down and saluting with fists in their hands, their voices were particularly loud.

While everyone was saluting, their eyes were all firm and powerful, more blazing and inspiring than a burning torch.

The person who was stared at by their eyes did not pretend to be imposing. He looked as if he just went on a far journey and brought back some local products.

This was Yuanxiang's perception. When he saw the Beidi generals standing behind Her Royal Highness, they must have been captives or were ordered to **** the Princess. They felt like local specialties.

At this time, Li Suining stepped forward and wanted to help the leader Xue Fu: "Envoy Xue Jie and the other soldiers have made great achievements in resisting the Tibetan army. Please come to the camp to rest and talk again."

When Xue Fu was about to stand up, Cui Jing came over, lifted up her robe and knelt down, raising her hand to greet Li Suining.

Cui Jing's identity was revealed here. He suddenly made such a great gift. Xue Fu and others were puzzled and did not dare to get up.

Li Suining looked at Cui Jing: "General—"

In the night, only a solemn look remained on the young man's clear brows: "The war here can be directed by myself and Xue Jieshi. Your Highness, please do not stay here and lead the troops back to Beijing immediately."

Xue Fu and others reacted, and Jiang Tai immediately followed and said: "That's right! Li Yin deceived the world and stole his reputation, spreading the news that the princess had been buried in Beidi, and wanted to ascend the throne and become emperor... Please return to the capital immediately and take charge of the overall situation!"

"Your Highness, please return to the capital immediately!"

There are cries everywhere, all of which are in response to people's wishes.

Cui Jing looked at the person in front of him with determination in his eyes.

He once said that he would make a sword for her, so that she could escape from death and never have to go to the battlefield again.

He wanted her to stand before millions of people, get back what belonged to her, and help her reach the highest place, that was what he wanted to do.

So he said: "This is what Cui Jing asked for. Please help me get what I want, Your Highness."

What she achieves is what he wants.

He couldn't accompany him to witness this last step, but being able to cut off the thorns for her from behind was also the greatest fulfillment for him.

Looking at each other, Li Suining looked at the noble and unparalleled young man in front of him and said to him: "Okay, I will leave immediately. But there is a sentence that I hope the general will remember."

Cui Jing looked serious and said, "Your Highness, please give me your instructions."

There was a serious and magnanimous smile in Li Suining's eyes, and he said clearly to him: "I believe that the general's bones are of the most precious kind, hard to find in the world, and he is worthy of being the wife of an emperor."

Cui Jing was stunned for a moment.

She said: "So please take care of yourself, General, and make sure that I get what I want."

4400 words, good night~