211, The Queen's Favorite Husband
This time, the Red Girl tribes sent out an army of 200,000, while Yan Beitian, who was guarding Lingtian Pass, only had 80,000 troops. If it weren't for the fact that the terrain of Lingtian Pass was easy to defend and difficult to attack, he might not have been able to defeat the Red Army. The army of the female tribe blocked it.
Now that the war has been stalemate for a long time, Lingtian Pass is short of manpower, so it is bound to be unable to take the initiative to attack. The Red Girl tribes have been unable to attack for a long time, and they seem to be thinking of other ideas to break the pass.
These days, he has been shouting outside the city with the rotting corpse of Prince Ling all day long, just to shake the fighting spirit of the people of Tianhuang Kingdom.
However, Yan Beitian was keenly aware that there seemed to be some changes in the troops originally stationed outside the pass. This reminded her of the Jialing Pass and Zhenguan Pass hundreds of miles away. Her daughters were guarding there, and their troops were far less than Lingtian Pass. If the Akonome tribes really plan to allocate part of their forces to attack the other two passes, and if they cannot wait for reinforcements for a long time, they may really do what the other party wants and defeat the capital all the way.
Yan Beitian rubbed her face with her hands. She couldn't remember how many nights she had not slept. The Red Girl tribe attacked three cities in a row. It was a time when morale was high. Moreover, the opponent had the advantage of having more people, so they could fight her at a loss. Fighting, often doing sneak attacks in the middle of the night.
Not to mention sleeping, even squinting for a while feels luxurious.
"Reinforcements are coming, reinforcements are coming."
A soldier rode towards the army on horseback holding a letter and his cheers could be heard almost in the entire camp.
"With an army of 150,000, Your Majesty is leading the expedition personally. In this battle, we will definitely defeat her Chi Nu tribe, in order to comfort the people of Tianhuang and Prince Ling's spirit in heaven."
The soldier came here after a long journey. He was a vanguard, just to deliver the message as early as possible.
Before entering the military camp, his high-pitched shouting voice entered everyone's ears. All the tired-looking soldiers' eyes suddenly lit up, and those who were taking turns to rest in the camp tent also rushed out. .
"His Majesty is on his way to the expedition himself!"
Everyone couldn't believe what they heard.
Since ancient times, why do so many emperors still do this despite knowing the dangers of personal expedition? It is because doing so can greatly stimulate the soldiers' period and inject a shot of cardiotonic into the tired army.
The masters of this world have all risked their lives to go to the battlefield and fight with you to protect the territory. What do you have to be afraid of?
The soldiers in the military camp were in such a mood at the moment. The pain that the Red Girl tribes had been clamoring for over the past few days over the tortured body of Prince Ling was gone, forming a feeling of encouragement and grief, and everyone's fighting spirit. Rise to the top in this moment.
Yan Beitian was not unhappy when he saw such a scene. It was just that His Majesty was conducting the expedition in person, so if something went wrong...
That's all, nothing is as important as the world.
Yan Beitian concealed a hint of worry about his young son deep in the palace, and braced himself to give instructions to ensure that everything in the general camp was properly planned before His Majesty's arrival.
As well as the upcoming army, it’s time to set up camp tents.
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On the other side, Feng Zhao led the army and hurriedly arrived at the outpost of Lingtian Pass. There was only one day's journey to reach Lingtian Pass.
However, Feng Zhao did not bring all the troops. After all, the march of the large group also carried a large amount of food and medicinal materials, which was already slow. Feng Zhao led 30,000 elite cavalry first, and the remaining 120,000 troops were one or two meters away from them. Come to a place outside the daily schedule.
Yan Chu naturally followed Feng Zhao. A few days ago, he was riding in the carriage. Later, he offered to change into riding clothes and drive. Along the way, he ate and lived with Feng Zhao, and he didn't say any complaints or grievances. The words made the general who originally thought it was a mistake for the Queen to bring the imperial husband with her into the war gradually stopped complaining.
Tianhuang Kingdom does not have so many restrictions on men. In other words, the officials in the capital pay attention to the three obediences and four virtues of men, chastity, quietness and skill. It is too late for ordinary people to support their families. Who wants to marry a man who can't shoulder the shoulders and lift the hands and resist.
Therefore, Yan Chu's appearance was seen by so many people along the way. Except for a few captains who secretly felt wronged for the queen, ordinary generals did not think there was anything wrong with Yan Chu's behavior.
Although it doesn’t conform to mainstream aesthetics, it definitely has nothing to do with ugliness.
"I didn't expect that the people here are farming normally and trade is still going on."
If you want to go to Lingtian Pass, you must pass through this city. At this time, Feng Zhao led the army through the streets of the city. People on both sides of the street only knew that those troops were going to Lingtian Pass to fight. Sitting on tall horses was the most majestic. The woman in front of them was the general who led the team. Unexpectedly, they never guessed that the person who appeared in front of them at this time was the Queen of Tianhuang Kingdom.
Feng Zhao looked around at the people who had stopped all their actions because of the arrival of the army and stared at them, and whispered to Yan Chu on the side.
This place is so close to Lingtian Pass. She thought that the people here should run for their lives, but now it seems that people should eat and drink. There are small stalls on both sides of the street selling fresh fruits and melons. Yes, there were also some selling jewelry. What surprised Feng Zhao the most was that there were also some selling some simple weapons.
The newly recruited soldiers who had similar thoughts to her were also the first time they came to the north. They saw that the girls and boys on both sides of the street had similar looks. One was tall and strong, and even the clothes were similar. , basically can't tell the difference between men and women.
Considering that Fengjun was born in the north, it doesn't seem strange.
It's great to have a man with this kind of appearance. After marrying him, he can work in the fields together, which is much better than those delicate brothers who still need to be taken care of.
I don’t know if I can find a husband to go back to while I’m here to fight.
This was the first reaction of some soldiers.
"Zhao Niang didn't grow up in the North, so of course she doesn't know the customs here. Why don't you call an aunt at will and ask."
Yan Chu has the memory of his original body, so he naturally knows all this very well, but he does not speak directly. Some words are most profound only when Feng Zhao hears them himself.
"Auntie, don't you know that there is a war in Lingtianguan right now? Why don't you escape to the south?" After listening to Yan Chu's words, Feng Zhao actually dismounted and found someone to stand aside, waiting for the army. asked the elderly woman who went over to continue selling potatoes.
"Escape, why are you running away? This is our home."
The aunt's eyes were a little cloudy, but her tone of voice was still strong: "General, don't look at my age. When I was young, I killed a few thieves who wanted to bully our village brothers."
The people here call the people of the Red Girl tribe thieves. Whenever they come, they either rob or burn them. They kill the Tianhuang people when they see them. In fact, the thieves and bandits are not as bad as them.
"Although I'm old now, I can still use a knife. You see, if these bandits really break through and attack us, I can still kill a few of them. Anyway, I'm so old. As long as I kill one, I’ll get my money back.”
What she said seemed to be a matter of course, "I have lived here for more than sixty years. My ancestors have been here for generations. More than thirty years ago, General Yan did not lead the imperial army to garrison. At Lingtian Pass, when our heads were still on our belts, we didn't even run. In fact, how far can we run? If we can't defend the border, how long can we defend other places? "
The old man took a deep look at Feng Zhao, then stood up and bowed deeply to her.
"The old lady can't tell who you are, but I also know that you are here to protect our Tianhuang land and drive out the bandits. You are all still young. Which family doesn't have a mother or a brother? Sisters, you risk your lives to guard the border, and we will stay here with you to guard it. If one day you can't stand it anymore, we will be your living backing."
"Bah, Mrs. Cai, why can't I stand it? Our Tianhuang soldiers and generals are all descended from heaven. How can we not stand those bandits?"
"That is, the Tianhuang Kingdom will win, and the Tianhuang Kingdom's army will win."
I don't know who caused the noise, but all the people present shouted spontaneously. Later, even the generals couldn't help but roar along.
Waves of loud and clear voices came one after another. Feng Zhao looked at the red-faced and excited people and the highly motivated soldiers, took a deep breath, and got on his horse.
"A Chu, this is the land I want to protect, and these are the people I want to protect. I must win this battle."
Feng Zhao glanced at Yan Chu. This battle was not only for her, the Tianhuang royal family, but also for the people here.
She must win this battle so as not to let down the trust these people have in her.
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