All the money was emptied on the way to exile, and there was too much money to spend

The first battle, Stone City.

"Why do we need to issue a challenge?" The confidant couldn't understand. "Why don't we just go over and crush them?"

In his opinion, their level is absolutely invincible.

"Do you just want to occupy Chang'an, or do you want the other people to submit to you forever?"

Prince Zhennan asked his confidant.

The grassland people, who had never experienced management and only knew violent suppression, could not understand the King of Zhennan's thoughts.

But at this moment, the order of Prince Zhennan is an imperial decree, they cannot and will not disobey!

Following the instructions of King Zhennan, they went to Shitou City to issue a declaration of war.

Before two armies go to war, they first issue a declaration of war, which is a more civilized etiquette.

The defending general of Stone City fell into deep thought after receiving the declaration of war from the other side.

The Stone City was guarded by only 10,000 men.

Moreover, due to the civil unrest during this period, they have not received any military support from above for a long time, and they have been running out of food and fodder for a long time.

Now I am staying here only because of my passion and feelings to defend my country.

If we really want to compete with the 200,000-strong army of the Mobei Vanguard, it would be completely impossible with just the defenses in Stone City.

"What to do now?"

The defender of Shitou City, Wang Shouquan's subordinates asked Wang Shouquan.

"Are we going to fight, General?"

Wang Shouquan looked at the declaration of war in his hand. "This... If we don't fight, will we hand over Stone City? Then as citizens of Daqing, how can we face our ancestors who sacrificed their lives after we die? And the Xie family army who sacrificed their lives for Daqing?"

"But General, with our current manpower, it is like throwing an egg against a rock when compared to the Mobei Vanguard Army led by the Prince of Zhennan."

"Yes General."

Several of Wang Shouquan's generals believed that they had no hope of winning this war.

Yes, there is no hope at all.

How could Wang Shouquan not know this?

He held the declaration of war issued by the other party and lowered his eyes in deep thought.

Stone City is the first stop from Tongtian Pass to Chang'an. If he cannot defend it, then Chang'an will become fat meat exposed to the enemy.

Without any barriers, Chang'an City would soon become a piece of cake for the people of Mobei.

"Liu Cheng."

Wang Shouquan asked his deputy general, "Have all the soldiers' families evacuated?"

"They have all retreated."

Liu Cheng took a step forward and answered with his hands clasped together, "The people in the city have also evacuated Stone City under the leadership of the prefect."

"Well, it's good that they left."

Wang Shouquan raised his head and looked at the plaque with four large gold-plated characters "Defend the Country" hanging in the main hall, and tightened his grip on the letter of challenge.

"Pass the order down. All the soldiers in Stone City must fight until the last drop of blood is shed, until we lie down and can no longer move."

"Otherwise, we must not let the people from Mobei pass through Stone City."

Even if they don't have even a one in ten thousand chance of winning this battle, he can't abandon the city and flee.

King Xie Lin of Xiaoshan has already sent troops to attack Chang'an. With General Xie's courage and strategy, he will be able to capture Chang'an within three days.

He only needs to hold out with his soldiers for three days.

When General Xie has time, he will definitely send troops to support them.

Wang Shouquan turned around and told the soldiers his decision, "As long as we hold on, the Xie Army will not sit idly by and watch the Mobei Iron Cavalry trample on our land!"

He may not believe other people, but he firmly believes in the Xie family.

In the military, the prestige of the Xie family is like the weight of the Daqing Emperor among the civil servants.

Wang Shouquan insisted that Xie Lin would definitely come to support him.

They defended the Stone City to buy time for Xie Lin and themselves.

After hearing what Wang Shouquan said, all the soldiers agreed.

"Daqing is blessed to have a loyal and courageous general like General Wang." A voice interrupted.

Wang Shouquan and his generals in the meeting hall raised their heads and looked towards the door.

I saw a young, handsome man with a tall and extraordinary demeanor walking in from outside with a faint smile on his face.

Although they had not seen each other for several years, Wang Shouquan recognized the person immediately.

"Thank you, Master?"

“You are…”

That’s right, the person who came was Xie Wenhao.

When Wang Shouquan saw Xie Wenhao, his voice trembled a little, and his face was full of disbelief.

A few years ago, in the war that wiped out the Xie family army, it was said that the Xie family army was completely wiped out.

When Wang Shouquan heard the news, he cried bitterly.

He hated the injustice of God and the suspicion of Emperor Daqing, but no matter how much he hated, the people were innocent.

So after crying, he still stayed on the front line and stayed at his post.

If for no other reason, it was to prevent the blood of Xie's army's soldiers from being shed in vain.

He didn't care how the court fought.

Those who guard the border must guard their border well.

It has to be said that Wang Shouquan is a man with great love in his heart. It is a blessing for the common people to have a general like him.

This is also the reason why Xie Wenhao came to see him.

He had just comforted his subordinates and insisted on waiting until Xie Linteng came to support them. Unexpectedly, as soon as he finished speaking, he saw Xie Wenhao, Xie Lin's nephew.

How could Wang Shouquan not be happy?

He was so excited that he was a little incoherent.

"Thank you, Master..."

"General Wang, just call me Wenhao." Xie Wenhao said.

He will not be pretentious.

Wang Shouquan is a few years older than his father. In front of such a loyal general, Xie Wenhao lowers his status.

Wang Shouquan chuckled.

Soldiers are all generous people.

Since Xie Wenhao asked him to call the name, he didn't hesitate. He scratched his head and called the name.

"I wonder if you, Wenhao, are here to support us this time?"

Wang Shouquan asked.

Xie Wenhao nodded.

Wang Shouquan's eyes lit up. "That's great... the other side has issued a declaration of war. What should we do next? When will the reinforcements arrive?"

"Wait a moment, General Wang."

Xie Wenhao asked Wang Shouquan not to be so excited for the time being.

After he interrupted Wang Shouquan, he turned sideways and looked outside. "Princess Xiaoshan is here. Please ask her to come in and explain to General Wang."

"princess?"

Wang Shouquan was stunned for a moment.

The other generals were also stunned.

Now that the war was about to begin, they had their families sent out early in the morning.

Why would any women want to come to this stone city?

And if they heard correctly, the other party was King Xiaoshan, Xie Lin's current wife?

This…

"How is this going?"

Wang Shouquan spoke first and asked a question that puzzled everyone.

"Princess, why are you here at the front line?"

It’s not that Wang Shouquan looked down on women, but the impression given by most women is that they stay in the backyard to take care of their husbands and children.

To the front line? Or to the battlefield where a war is about to take place? This is very confusing.