The Emperor of the Red Chamber is a

Chapter 44

War is the best way to train an army.

Drain them with blood, brand them with the brand of fighting, let them see the reality clearly, and cut off their cowardice.

Lin Ru smiled and looked at the eyes of the soldiers around him. These soldiers have grown from bastards spoiled by their parents to men who can shoulder the burden of peace on the country's borders.This is very good, much better than what he and Zhao Mengsong expected.Finally grew up.And the most fortunate thing is that although there were some casualties in the army, with the help of Lu Qingkong, the casualties were not large, and the death rate was greatly reduced.

Lu Qingkong has such ability, so Lin Ruqian wanted to recruit him wholeheartedly.

He mentioned it many times, but he was politely rejected. Lu Qingkong said that he was from Chunli City. After many years of poor life, he only wanted to stay in his hometown when he was an official.

Everyone has their own ambitions, and Lin Ruqian can't force it.

It's like a cat likes to catch mice, so why should a dog secretly agree... Well, this analogy is a bit rotten, but it's also very appropriate.

"Since Brother Deyu likes the mountains and rivers here, let's stay here well. After we finish the war, if I am still alive, I will definitely come to you to retire."

"Retirement?" Lu Qingkong laughed, "Ruqian was joking, how can a boy in his teens think about retirement? This country still needs you young people to support it. However, if you really It’s not impossible to come to my Chunli City when it’s time to retire, and I’ll definitely sweep the couch to welcome you.” Regarding Chunli City, he is quite conceited, thinking that this city is the best place in the world, even the emperor lives in it. All of them are incomparable.

Chunli City is good, but it is too windy and sandy. Lin Ruqian, who is used to living in the south of the Yangtze River, is not so used to it. However, Chunli City's other geographical advantages are enough to overwhelm the environmental factors. There are many fruits here. Lin Ruqian Qian can't even pronounce the name, I heard that they are all wild fruits, and there are also cattle and sheep grazing leisurely, blue sky and white clouds, green grass and streams.

Lin Ru smiled slightly, "Brother Deyu's words are hard to follow. I only hope that Chunli City is still under your governance, so that I can run amok in Yurou Township, haha." He stopped in astonishment. Lu Qingkong said, "Actually, you may not know that my biggest wish is to be a dandy, with servants and dogs, to beat anyone who doesn't like me, and to flirt with any beauty I see alone..."

The corners of Lu Qingkong's mouth twitched. She didn't expect that such a great general and a famous prince's lifelong wish to serve as a servant would be like this. She couldn't accept it for a while.

"... This, this wish... is a bit too... too free, right?"

Lin Ru smiled and nodded, yes yes.What a grand wish, but unfortunately, it is destined not to be realized in this life.

At this point in the battle, it was almost over, and the victory was already settled, so he didn't care about the next small fight.Lin Ruqian leaned leisurely on the couch. It's been almost half a month, and it stands to reason that the beating should be over.Wait a minute, spring is almost here.

"I heard that General Zhao is preparing manpower? 5000 troops have been dispatched, and they are on their way now?" Lu Qingkong looked at him, "Counting the time, it should be here, right? Aren't these soldiers tired of running back and forth?" Even Lu Qingkong couldn't help but guess that it was Zhao Hengxin who let someone take the credit for Lin Ruqian, how could he be so calm?

Lin Ru smiled lightly, where did these people come to fight? Zhao Hengxin used them to protect his son. The distance from the barracks where he was stationed to here is not too short. If something happened to Zhao Mengsong, Zhao Hengxin would cry to death. have it all.Only then did we have 5000 people, neither too many nor too few.

According to the nature of the general, he would never send troops here easily, probably because Zhao Mengsong made a fuss about it.

Thinking of seeing Zhao Mengsong soon, Lin Ruqian became a little excited.

I don't know if his injury has healed, or does he still hurt?Most importantly, will walking on the road tire him?

But the answer will be known soon, Lin Ru smiled and went out of the city gate to wait for the figure of that person. After half a month, the gate of Chunli City was finally shaped like a city gate, Gao Gao The big one is made of stones, and there is an arrow and crossbow attack point three steps away, and there are three trebuchets.

The Bauhinia Army who came and went saw Lin Ruqian and saluted one after another. Although Lin Ruqian did not go to the battlefield with them, under Lin Ruqian's command, the army really did not suffer too many casualties. These days, Lin Ruqian He had already subdued this army with his own marching strategy and intelligence, even if there were a few thorns, he was shaved clean.

"General, why are you here?" Yu Niang was leading people into the city. They had a sneak attack in the morning. Judging by the expressions of the people, they should have won the battle. "It's windy and sandy here, be careful to blind your eyes. But at this time...could the general come to welcome me?" Yu Niang pursed her lips and smiled.

Lin Ruqian was stunned for a moment, "No, I'll wait for someone."

"It's General Zhao, isn't it? I heard from the messenger that there was news about them in the morning, so it turns out that General Zhao came so quickly." Yuniang smiled, "I still have something to do here, so I won't stay and wait. General, wait." When you see General Zhao, remember to say hello for me."

"Definitely." Lin Ru said with a slight smile, "Don't be too tired, just do what you can."

Yuniang blushed, feeling a little shy like a little girl, she glanced at him carefully, and hurried back with her men.

Yu Niang is indeed a very good girl. To Lin Ruqian, she is like his sister, but because of this, she cannot be given any hope.Lin Ruqian sighed slightly, remember to ask Zhao Mengsong how to solve this matter in a while, Zhao Mengsong has a lot of tricks and has a good understanding of people's hearts.

After dinner, in the afternoon, I saw their banners from a distance. Zhao Mengsong was riding on a high horse. The sun was not bright, and there was still some deepness. Although his face was a little pale, his eyes were bright. Seeing Lin Ruqian from a distance, he galloped over on his horse.

How can it be possible to heal the wound in half a month?Seeing him like this, Lin Ruqian was so angry and distressed, she hurried over to meet him, and gave him a helping hand, "How can I ride a horse? Didn't the military doctor tell you not to ride a horse? What if the wound gets worse?" It's the closest place, if you poke it, the consequences will be unimaginable.

Zhao Mengsong smiled, "I'm fine, I'm riding slowly, and I'm fine. Don't speak to someone who is seriously ill, as if I won't live long."

Lin Ru gave him a white look.

"Speaking of which, why didn't I see your little lover? Where did she go? Hiding?" Zhao Mengsong looked behind him, but he didn't see anyone, and raised the corners of his mouth, "...Or was she hidden by you? "

"What nonsense are you talking about?" Lin Ruqian said helplessly, "Let's not talk about this, shall we? You look a bit unwell, hurry up to my room and get ready to rest for a while? I'll make dinner, so you'll be full full."

Of course Zhao Mengsong came down on the slope, "It couldn't be better. There's nothing to eat during the march. I'm already starving?"

As soon as he said he was hungry, Lin Ruqian immediately half-supported and half-carried him to her room. The relationship between the two of them has always been tight, no matter how ambiguous they are, others are just making a fuss in front of the two brothers!Zhao Mengsong rolled onto his bed naturally, buried his face in the quilt, and took a deep breath.

"Hey, you are a dog, you still have to smell when you sleep?" Lin Ruqian looked amused.

Zhao Mengsong squinted his eyes, "I'll smell it if there's someone else's smell... well, it doesn't seem to be there, so I feel more at ease."

"What if it smells like someone else's? I don't have any rules here. If I discuss strategies with my subordinates late at night, I just go to bed. Wouldn't that be unfair?" Lin Ru said with a slight smile.

"You kid, don't I know? This quilt must be washed frequently, and no one else is allowed to sleep in your place." Zhao Mengsong didn't know what he thought of, and suddenly laughed, "I remember the time when you were injured on the mountain before." What time? I came to you with a roast chicken, and I lay down on your quilt, but I didn’t see that quilt afterwards.”

Unexpectedly, he observed so carefully, Lin Ruqian touched his nose, "Maybe?" He stuffed the homemade pillow into Zhao Mengsong's hand, "Take a good rest, look at your dark circles, I feel sorry for you."

Zhao Mengsong said with a slight smile, "...you feel bad too?"

Lin Ruqian didn't answer, and went out to make food for him. All he ate during the march was dry food, and no one gave him a small stove. It's no wonder his stomach could take it. He was so hungry that he was out of shape.Lin Ruqian thought about it, and it would be the best to make a lean meat porridge, then stir-fry two dishes of side dishes, and make a roast chicken, which is almost enough.

It's just that he didn't expect that Zhao Mengsong speeded up his march desperately in order to reach Chunli City as soon as possible, and he couldn't start because of a big storm on the way, so he just happened to be in time.When he brought the food over, Zhao Mengsong was already so tired that he fell asleep.

In addition to her age in her previous life, Lin Ruqian was several years older than Zhao Mengsong. It was impossible not to be tempted to see this young man slowly turning into the beautiful appearance he is now.He smiled and leaned over to lightly peck Zhao Mengsong's mouth. Zhao Mengsong's eyes moved, apparently waking up and then pretending to be asleep.

Seeing that he refused to get up, Lin Ruqian sat beside his bed and sighed, "There are so many delicious foods, and you fell asleep again, it seems that I have to send them to Yuniang to eat."

"How dare you!" Zhao Mengsong rolled over. "Even if I knock it over on the ground, I won't allow you to eat it for others!"