Traveling through troubled times: Princess disguises herself as a man and becomes a soldier to earn

Jiuducheng

General's Mansion Study Room

Chu Huai looked at the counselors below and pushed the imperial edict over. A clear and smooth voice sounded: "Everyone, take a look first and discuss the next matter. The reinforcements sent by the court will arrive within ten days. We have to survive ten days."

A middle-aged man stroked his beard, his face full of worry: "General Chu, the Yun Kingdom's ghost soldiers are too fast, I'm afraid they will be gone in less than five days... I'm afraid we can't hold on."

"Also, your Majesty's decree is very strange. Aren't you all curious about where these 200,000 troops came from? Even if all the soldiers in the imperial city were sent, there would only be a few hundred thousand. Where did the 200,000 come from?"

"The imperial edict said that General Huo led 100,000 men as the vanguard, and the rear was handed over to a general named Yun Li. Have you heard of this person? His identity is questionable, why did he appear at this time?"

Chu Huai said nothing when he heard this, his eyes were calm. He waited until they finished speaking before he slowly spoke.

"Feng Lan is now in a dead end. No matter who Yun Li is, as long as we can defend Jiudu City, we should cooperate, even if there is only a glimmer of hope. When the people arrive, don't lose your manners."

"Everyone, let's see how we can hold out for the remaining few days until the reinforcements arrive!"

There was a knock on the door

"Come in"

A soldier pushed the door open and came in, kneeling on the ground: "General Chu, there is a group of people outside the city gate, escorting something here. They said that His Majesty sent it here, and it is a treasure that can resist the ghost soldiers."

Chu Huai raised his eyebrows: "Baby, did His Majesty ask someone to send it?"

"Yes, they look like people from the escort agency, but the evil aura on them makes them look more like they have been through the battlefield for a long time. In short, they are very strange people. I don't know whether to let them in."

"Since you were sent by His Majesty, do you have any token?"

"Yes, but they said that they would only show it to us when we see the general."

Chu Huai stood up and said calmly, "You guys continue to discuss, I will be back soon."

A counselor stood up and frowned: "General, this can't be a trick of the Yun Kingdom, what if it is an assassin who wants to kill you? If you go like this, it will be dangerous. You should find someone else to go."

"It doesn't matter. This is Jiudu City. They can't do anything to me. Come on, lead the way."

"Yes, General."

outside the city gate

A group of people were escorting countless large boxes, waiting quietly.

"Wang Meng, you are thoughtful. You know why the boss did this. Why didn't he ask us to deliver these black eggs within five days? He is helping a small country like Fenglan. The country is too weak. How can we defend it?"

"Shut up, call me Wang Er from now on, you fat guy, you have no brains, what did the boss say, hide your identity well, it's not time to expose it yet, you can't remember it at all."

The fat man scratched his head and muttered quietly: "It's not because there's no one around that I called your name. Don't worry, if there really is someone here, I won't call the wrong name. I'm a fat man and I'm very reliable."

Wang Meng sneered, "You'd better remember that the boss will also come, but he will be a few days later than us. If he knows that you let it slip, you won't have the chance to keep your tongue."

"Just a reminder, lest you forget how cruel the boss is."

"...Hiss, got it, stop scaring me. After all, we are brothers who fought together on the battlefield and depended on each other for life and death. Why do you threaten me for no reason?"

The fat man glanced at them and his expression became serious: "The old two are here, it's time for us to work."

"Well, from now on, play dumb. If you let something slip and ruin the boss's business, I'll poison you to silence you first, so I don't have to watch you get upset."

“…Too cruel!”

Chu Huai and his men came closer and bowed: "I am Chu Huai, the general stationed in Jiudu City. I wonder who you are?"

Wang Meng pulled out a bright yellow object from his bag and handed it over. "I am Wang Er. This is the order from Emperor Lan. We are following General Yun Li. The general said that your troops are no match for the ghost soldiers."

"We were specially ordered to deliver the treasure to help you defend Jiudu City. Knowing that my general is bringing reinforcements, does General Chu still have any questions?"

"Yes, it is indeed His Majesty's order. Please follow me, general. As for these large boxes, you can let them carry them in. The light wine is ready. Please go in."

Wang Meng shook his head and refused: "No, the things in this box are very dangerous. If they fall accidentally, it will explode and kill people. It's better for us to carry them in person."

Chu Huai heard this and looked at the box, becoming more cautious. "Oh, what is the name of this thing? It really has such power. I wonder if this brother can find a place for us to see it."

"Of course, there are some things to pay attention to, and I will emphasize them one by one to avoid any mistakes, otherwise the general's mansion will be blown up."

Phew, someone couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Chu Huai glanced back with a threatening look in his eyes. The person who laughed lowered his head quickly and dared not say another word.

"I'm sorry, brother. It was my subordinates who were rude. I hope you can forgive me."

Wang Meng twitched his lips, his eyes were full of meaning, "It's okay. People who haven't seen the power of this thing always tend to underestimate it. Let's find an open place and I'll demonstrate it once. Then you will understand."

"Okay, let's go this way."

Everyone came to the woods and looked at the large empty space. Wang Meng opened the box, took out a black ball, opened the tinder, looked at the crackling fuse, and threw it out with force.

With a loud bang, everyone felt the ground shaking. The person who had sneered just now changed his expression. Chu Huai's usually calm face seemed to be cracked.

His eyes widened in disbelief, his hands trembling slightly. Just one black ball could cause such great damage. If so many boxes exploded at the same time, I'm afraid that all nine cities would be destroyed.

Chu Huai swallowed subconsciously, and said with fear: "Brother, what is this thing called, and why is it so powerful?"

Wang Meng raised his chin, looking at their ignorant expressions, and said in a relaxed tone: "Oh, it's just a little gadget that my general casually developed. Compared with other things, this is nothing."

"Other things will be delivered one after another. Now General Chu can rest assured. The Nine Capitals will definitely be defended, and Fenglan will not be destroyed. The north must be well guarded."

This sounded really strange. Chu Huai looked at him with a confused look. What did he mean by guarding the north well...

Wang Meng waved his hand and said, "General Chu, it's getting late. We can go back earlier. These things need to be stored in a cool place and not exposed to fire, otherwise we will all go to hell."

Chu Huai's mouth twitched when he heard this, and he nodded: "Brother is right, please follow me and put your things away first!"