Rebirth: The wedding night, my whole family was exiled, I raised 500,000 soldiers

Bai Qingling's face turned pale, and she took a few steps back in a Peking Opera-like manner and walked out of the big tent.

The soldiers of the Southwestern Army all looked at it with complicated expressions.

Ever since Bai Qingling came to the southwest with the prince, she has regarded herself as the princess, and the prince did not correct her. In addition, they had been together in the southwest before, so they thought Bai Qingling really became the princess of Zhennan.

Unexpectedly, as soon as Shen Lanxi arrived, she ruthlessly exposed Bai Qingling's identity.

Women of low status naturally had no right to take part in military operations.

Your Majesty is confused!

Shen Lanxi sneered contemptuously: "Zhou Ruyuan's ability is getting worse every year. He was defeated in Dongchuan and the same was true in the northwest. So many years have passed, how come he hasn't improved at all?"

The faces of the soldiers of the Southwestern Army turned red, not knowing how to respond to this.

Shen Lanxi: "Fortunately, His Majesty has foresight and gave me an imperial edict in advance. Go and call Zhou Ruyuan back to receive the edict!"

The guard took out a new imperial edict.

Bai Qingling's show of force directly helped Shen Lanxi establish her authority.

"Shen Lanxi..." Bai Qingling gritted her teeth and recited Shen Lanxi's name viciously.

Jiang Wuya quickly pulled her aside, now was not the time to take action.

"I will send someone to inform the prince right away!" Jiang Wuya returned to the big tent, took over the message, and immediately made arrangements.

Shen Lanxi put her hands behind her back and said domineeringly, "Go and make arrangements. I will be meeting with the wolf leader ten miles away tomorrow. Ask the army to prepare wine and food!"

Jiang Wuya's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly went to inform Bai Qingling during the time he had arranged.

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"Impossible, the wolf leader has already agreed to form an alliance with me, there is no way he will change his mind and support Shen Lanxi." Bai Qingling's eyes were full of panic and disbelief.

Jiang Wuya thought about what Shen Lanxi had just said and reminded her, "What if it's true? What if Shen Lanxi had really had some contact with the wolf tribe before coming here?"

Should people still be killed?

Bai Qingling was confused for a moment, then said: "Send a letter to the wolf tribe. I want to see the leader of the wolf tribe."

Jiang Wuya immediately went to make arrangements and also made some arrangements for the wine and food prepared for Shen Lanxi.

Shen Lanxi cannot die now. We have to find out why Shen Lanxi went to the wolf tribe before deciding whether to take action.

Bai Qingling received the news in the evening.

"Not meeting? Why not? Could it be that Shen Lanxi has already convinced the wolf tribe?"

Wouldn’t that mean their alliance with the southwestern tribe would be ruined?

Jiang Wuya frowned: "This matter is definitely not that simple. We must put our affairs on hold."

Bai Qingling was flustered and anxious. She said anxiously, "We must not let Shen Lanxi meet the prince, nor let Shen Lanxi meet the wolf leader."

Jiang Wuya's eyes flashed coldly: "Princess, do you mean to disrupt their meeting?"

Bai Qingling's eyes lit up. Yes, Mr. Jiang reminded her.

"Mr. Jiang, quickly mobilize 5,000 soldiers to attack the Wolf Tribe. You must disrupt the meeting between Shen Lanxi and the Wolf Tribe. If that doesn't work, set it on fire!"

Jiang Wuya frowned at first, then said worriedly: "Where we are stationed is surrounded by mountains and forests. We must not set fire unless it is absolutely necessary."

Bai Qingling agreed on the surface, but in reality she was just being perfunctory. After sending Jiang Wuya away, she immediately called her personal soldiers and repeatedly instructed them to attack with fire.

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The moon was at its zenith, and in the distance flames were shooting up into the sky.

"It's bad, my lord. There's a fire in the direction where the wolf tribe is. The wind is northwest today. If we don't speed up the firefighting, the fire may spread to our side."

Shen Lanxi, who was sitting in her clothes, immediately opened her eyes, her vision clear.

"What are the movements of the Southwestern Army?"

"The Southwestern Army remains in place."

As she was speaking, Shen Lanxi had already left the tent, and all the soldiers outside had already gotten up.

It seems that they are not unmoved, but their superiors have given orders for them to stay put!

"Pass on my order to cut out a barrier to prevent the fire from spreading to the territory of our Great Zhou!"

"Yes!"

The people she sent out will report back soon.

"Your Majesty, no one in the Southwest Army obeys your orders."

Shen Lanxi's face was gloomy and she walked towards the center.

"All generals of the Southwestern Army, stand up and listen to my orders!" Shen Lanxi stood on the high platform and gave an order that resounded in all directions.

Some people stood up, while others stood still.

Shen Lanxi raised her voice: "Anyone who does not take action will be charged with treason!"

A few more people stood up.

"The Southwest Army belongs to the Prince of Zhennan, not the Prince of Regent. Anyone who dares to obey Shen Lanxi's orders will be punished by military law!" Bai Qingling stood up with a gloomy face.

Shen Lanxi raised her voice: "There is a big fire in the southwest direction of the wolf tribe, and the wind is blowing towards us tonight. If you stay where you are and don't save yourself, you are just waiting to die!"

Bai Qingling smiled smugly: "You are the commander of the army, don't you know what it means to be as strict as a mountain?"

"I'm not afraid to tell you the truth. The fire was set by the prince. Tonight, the King of Zhennan raided the wolf tribe. From now on, there will be no more foreign tribes in the southwest!"

Shen Lanxi glared: "Bai Qingling, the court did not order the war. The Prince of Zhennan disobeyed the court's order and started the war privately. This is considered treason!"

Bai Qingling was confident: "As the Art of War says, only surprise attacks can lead to victory. If we wait for the court to notify us, won't the wolf tribe also know? Then won't my Southwest Army lose many more soldiers? Shen Lanxi, you are in a high position, but you don't care about the soldiers below at all. With this attitude, I really doubt how you conquered Dongchuan and Northwest?"

"I'm afraid that our prince was almost done fighting and you took advantage of the situation."

Shen Lanxi's eyes were cold: "Zhou Ruyuan called for water three times in one night because of a fool like you. I really feel sorry for him!"

"As the saying goes, fire and water are merciless. When the King of Zhennan set the fire, he should have found a way to retreat in advance. Either let my Southwest Army withdraw from the forest, or cut a path to block the fire in advance. I have already asked about it, and the Southwest Army has not prepared a way to retreat. Once the fire spreads, not only the foreigners will die, but also my Southwest Army."

"Zhou Ruyuan and you are just two fools tied to the same rope. You only think about gaining military merits, but don't leave any way out for the Southwest Army. You are the ones who want to kill the Southwest Army!"

Most of the Southwestern Army thought silently about what the two said.

Who is right and who is wrong? This is what they should hear?

"Nonsense, how could it possibly burn over here from such a long distance? Shen Lanxi, you are simply slandering us. You are like this, yet you are still leading troops to fight. I'm afraid there must be someone else commanding those soldiers!"

Shen Lanxi glanced to the southwest, then leaped to Bai Qingling like lightning, grabbed her neck, and threw her onto the platform.

A scream pierced the darkness. Shen Lanxi raised her hand, pulled out the hairpin, and threw it towards Bai Qingling.

The screams started again.

The hairpin didn't pass Bai Qingling's shoulder blade and pinned her to the ground.

"Soldiers, whether you listen to me or Zhou Ruyuan, you must first save your own lives!"