It's better to be an empress than a county magistrate

Lu Xingchen could understand why they were nervous. Without the baptism of a big war, everyone was just a green bud.

No rainbow without wind and rain.

Although this is a piece of chicken soup, chicken soup is a true saying.

"Start a forced march." Lu Xingchen gave the order.

The herald passed the order from front to back and began a forced march.

The entire team started moving instantly and sped up.

The reason why people are emotional and easily lose their temper is because they are too idle and have excess energy.

"Except for this commander and my maid Feixue, all other generals and soldiers will dismount and run forward."

"The cavalry remains the same."

Lu Xingchen's order was conveyed by the messenger.

"Are we running away too?" Zhang Fan looked at Wei Hu with disbelief.

"Do you have two heads? So special." Wei Hu had already reined in his horse and turned over to the ground.

He took the sword off the horse's neck, and his own sword was carried by the horse, and he ran forward with the soldiers.

The rapid march raised a lot of dust.

The common people who were busy farming in the fields saw the troops marching out of the city in a mighty force.

They didn't know what was going on.

The war in Jizhou has not yet reached their ears.

By the time the common people heard about what happened in Jizhou, either the tribe had already returned victorious and the dust had settled, or Jizhou had already fallen into the hands of the Qiang people.

Lu Xingchen marched for two hours according to the training pattern, then rested for quarter of an hour and continued marching.

That's why she picked young people.

Regardless of whether you have combat experience and fighting skills, your physical strength must keep up.

"Commander, I want to fight in the front line this time." In the camp at night, Zhang Fan came up to Lu Xingchen and said with a smile.

When Zhang Fan was beating Zhao Long, he rolled on the ground repeatedly. Fortunately, Lu Xingchen saved him.

But his reputation spread.

He is now known as Dagun Zhang in the military camp.

So he wanted to clear his name.

He wanted to fight a good battle to turn things around.

"During this period of time, I have studied hard and practiced diligently. I have integrated the Lu family's spear skills with my sword skills and have made great progress."

Zhang Fan was eager to try.

Lu Xingchen looked at him calmly, "Do you still have the energy?"

"Yes, yes, it just took me two hours." Zhang Fan nodded vigorously.

"Then you compete with Lu Feng. If you can beat him, I will let you fight in this opening battle." Lu Xingchen said.

"Okay, no problem." Zhang Fan jumped up excitedly.

He had fought with Lu Feng before, but Lu Feng couldn't get the upper hand.

This time, if he studies hard and practices diligently, he will definitely be able to regain his position.

After all, he is a deputy captain, he can't embarrass himself.

"Lu Yun, go call your eldest brother." Lu Xingchen ordered Lu Yun.

Lu Yun nodded in agreement, stood up and called Lu Feng.

Lu Feng is a capable person who has to do more work. He also has to check the soldiers' meals and the situation of the tents, as well as whether the soldiers on guard are in place.

"Brother," Lu Yun ran over excitedly, "The commander asked you to fight with Brother Zhang Fan."

Lu Feng showed a puzzled look.

"Let's go, let's go." Lu Yun pulled Lu Feng forward, "Brother, we must defeat Zhang Fan this time."

"Let him see what the real Lu family's spearmanship is like."

Lu Feng was dragged over by Lu Yun.

Two war horses are ready.

The soldiers all came over to watch the fun.

All the torches were lit, illuminating the entire camp red.

"Lu Feng, don't show mercy. The commander said that as long as I defeat you, I will be the first to fight this time." Zhang Fan rode on the maroon warhorse, raised the big knife in his hand, and pointed at Lu Feng.

Like Lu Xingchen, Lu Feng uses a silver spear.

Lu Feng nodded, and the silver spear in his hand trembled.

The war drums sounded.

The soldiers shouted one after another.

Zhang Fan attacked first, clamping his legs around the horse's belly.

The warhorse rushed forward and galloped away.

Lu Feng shook the silver spear in his hand, and the red tassel danced up and down in the wind.

The two horses met and then moved apart.

The weapons of both sides collided with each other, making a loud collision, and sparks flew along with the sound.

More than a dozen rounds passed in the blink of an eye.

Lu Feng's strength was not as good as Zhang Fan's, and his arms were numbed by Zhang Fan's shock. He dragged the silver spear with one hand and led the horse forward.

Zhang Fan thought Lu Feng had no fighting ability left, so he rode his horse to chase after him.

Who could have known that at this moment a silver spear suddenly flew up and headed straight for his face.

Zhang Fan was so scared that he broke out in a cold sweat and hurriedly raised his knife to block.

However, the change happened in an instant, and it was too late to stop it.

Zhang Fan fell heavily off his horse.

The soldiers let out a cry of surprise, followed by a roar like the sound of thunder and sea.

"Brother, you are so awesome." Lu Yun jumped up and down excitedly.

Lu Feng jumped off his horse and helped Zhang Fan, who had fallen to the ground, up.

Zhang Fan was so angry that he stamped his feet.

"How about it? Are you convinced?" Lu Xingchen walked over, looked at Zhang Fan and asked with a smile.

"He is playing tricks." Zhang Fan glared at Lu Feng angrily.

Lu Feng showed a shameful and humble expression.

"If you are not as skilled as others, then just say that you are not as skilled as others. You also accuse others of playing tricks." Ling Xiao curled his lips.

Zhang Fan clenched his fist and swung it fiercely at Ling Xiao.

Ling Xiao jumped away and stuck out his tongue at him.

They grew up together and were used to playing together, so Lu Xingchen didn't care.

"You should be able to see it. Brother Lu's move was originally a fake shot. He was just waiting for you to fall into the trap. We all saw it." Lu Xingchen said.

Zhang Fan sighed, "Now that I think about it, it was indeed a false shot."

"But I was too anxious at the time, and I thought he was numb from my power."

"A martial arts competition is the same as a war. It requires not only agility but also wisdom." Lu Xingchen tapped his temple.

Zhang Fan nodded.

Although Zhang Fan is a bit silly, he is smart and as long as he can understand things, he will definitely be a good general in the future.

After the competition, the soldiers dispersed, some stood guard, and some rested peacefully.

When the rooster crowed for the first time the next day, the fireman got up and started a fire to cook.

After the cock crowed twice, the soldiers had breakfast and began to march quickly again.

Early in the morning of the third day, they finally arrived outside Jizhou City.

The situation in Jizhou and the Qiang tribe also slowly reached Lu Xingchen's ears.

"Commander..." Wei Hu said, "The Qiang people have 5,000 soldiers and horses."

"We have brought 3,000 people with us now, and the reserve troops are on the way."

"There are two thousand soldiers in Jizhou City, and the general leading them is called Zhou Cheng."

"During this period, they have been holding their ground and have not left the city to fight."

"I don't think our troops will be allowed into the city."

"Of course our troops cannot enter the city. They have to be stationed outside," said Lu Xingchen.

"Send the order now, have the soldiers set up camp immediately, dig trenches, and make all preparations for battle." Lu Xingchen ordered.

Wei Hu agreed.

"Your Excellency the Prefect, Your Excellency the Prefect, our reinforcements have arrived." A guard hurriedly ran into the prefect's office.

The sad expression on Magistrate Kang's face finally relaxed.

"Are they troops from the imperial court?" Prefect Kang asked the guards who came in.