Did the eldest daughter ascend the throne today?

The Jin Dynasty suffered a setback in its campaign, with a general dying every few days, first the left general, then the right general, the deputy general, the lieutenant general, and so on.

The causes of death were varied, including choking while eating, choking while drinking water, falling off a horse, and sudden death in the middle of the night.

There is a terrible legend circulating in the army, saying that the ghosts of those who died in the battle have come to claim their lives.

When this legend came out, the soldiers were terrified and lived in fear every day.

Not long after, many soldiers escaped at night.

A lieutenant general, Ci Wang, reported, "General Black Hawk, another group of soldiers have escaped. If this continues, our troops will be seriously insufficient. We must kill them as a warning to the rest."

There were deserters every day, batch after batch, and the commander-in-chief didn't care and just let it go, which made him very anxious.

His earnest persuasion was met with Ning Ba's words, "Actually, I want to run away, too."

Ci Wang opened his eyes wide, shocked and terrified, "General!"

The captain Bayar standing next to him was so anxious that he was jumping up and down. He wanted to run too?!

Ning Ba sighed softly, "People are so panicked, who would dare to stay here? The army is demoralized, how can they be a match for Ning Zhiwei?"

"We are here to serve as cannon fodder."

Ci Wang's heart felt heavy and indescribably depressed.

He suspected that the deaths of several generals were orchestrated by General Black Hawk, and even suspected that he was the one who instigated the soldiers to escape, but he could not find any evidence.

He just didn't know what Black Hawk was trying to do. "General, what should we do now?"

Ning Ba frowned slightly, "I understand your feelings. If it weren't for my wife and children being held hostage in the capital, I wouldn't want to stay here. I only have one life."

"If the soldiers want to leave, let them go. Leave them a way out. There's no need to be so harsh."

Ci Wang opened his mouth, wanting to say that as long as they brought back and killed a bunch of them, they could curb this trend, but looking at Ning Ba's cold eyes, he didn't dare to say it out loud.

If he dared to say that, it would spread throughout the barracks in a cup of tea, offending all the soldiers.

And he won't live to see tomorrow.

When he thought of this, he felt a deep despair, "How can we continue to fight? If the king knew, we would all die."

He no longer sought military merit, but only to save his life.

"Alas." Ning Ba sighed, looking helpless.

The guard on the side cleared his throat and said, "General, you must not be soft-hearted. Make a decision as soon as possible."

Ning Ba smiled bitterly and said, "What can I do?"

Suddenly, the guard raised his arms excitedly, "General, let's rebel."

With a gasp, Ci Wang looked at the master and servant in shock. They sang the same tune. Did he think he was blind? Rebellion? Are they crazy? Where did they get the confidence from?

Bayar's eyes widened.

Ning Ba exclaimed, "What did you say? Say it again."

The guard said cautiously, "We are not rebelling, we are... establishing our own faction to protect ourselves. As long as the court does not attack us, we will not attack them either."

It's a pity that he came up with such a high-sounding excuse.

Ning Ba refused righteously, "No, the king has been so kind to me, how can I betray him?"

The guard hastily advised, "The king is only using you. If he really wants you, why would he arrange these subordinates to hinder you?"

"If the king is unkind, we will be unjust."

Ning Ba struggled, and finally said, "Stop talking, our family is in the capital."

"But, if this continues, everyone will die. For the sake of these tens of thousands of brothers, please make up for it once, sacrifice yourself, and save tens of thousands of lives."

Ci Wang was dumbfounded. How could he never know that Black Hawk was so shameless? He felt as if he had suddenly become enlightened.

Ning Ba looked over and said, "Ci Wang, what do you think?"

Ci Wang swallowed hard, beads of sweat appearing on his forehead.

This is a conspiracy!

But he had no other choice.

"We don't want to rebel. We just want to establish our own territory, be self-sufficient, and protect our own lives. As for our family... we will secretly bring them here."

Ning Ba frowned, "Is this really necessary?"

Ci Wang cursed in his heart, it was obviously you who wanted this, and yet you forced him to say it out loud.

"We have to. We just don't want to die. What's wrong with that? I believe the court can understand us."

Ning Ba looked at the other person, "Bayaer, what do you think?"

Captain Bayar nodded without hesitation, "Whatever you say, I'll do it. I'll follow your orders."

He was a fierce general, but he was always suppressed by his boss, and all the credit went to his boss. When he was dying, it was Ning Ba who sent people to treat him and saved him, so he only followed Ning Ba's lead.

"That's right, I'm worried that Dayong won't let us go."

Ning Ba said calmly, "Then don't worry. The Emperor of Yong Dynasty has sent a letter to support our independence. He has designated the area west of Yunzhou City as the border line, and we will occupy the eleven states of Yantai."

In other words, the two sides shared half of the Jin Kingdom's land.

Once accomplished, the Jin Dynasty would only have half of its territory left.

Ci Wang was shocked. He had teamed up with Ning Zhiwei? No wonder, most of the generals were dead.

However, a warm feeling rose in his heart. To achieve great things and become a noble or prime minister is the dream of every man.

Ning Bayi saw through his thoughts immediately and said, "Ci Wang, you have made great contributions. If you succeed in starting a rebellion, I will make you the Marquis of Changji. How do you think?"

To be made a marquis? Ci Wang was shocked and trembling with excitement. He fell to his knees with a red face and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace."

Even if there is only a 10% chance, he will try his best.

Captain Bayar looked at Ning Ba with eager eyes.

Ning Ba looked over and said, "Bayaer, Marquis of Jingping."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Bayar was overjoyed. Hahaha, the opportunity to make a contribution has finally come. To get rich, one must be careful in taking risks.

Ning Ba took a deep breath and decided to fight to the death if he failed.

He sent everyone away and stood quietly by the river.

A black shadow came quietly, tall and slender, with sharp eyebrows and eyes, intimidating without anger, and extraordinary aura.

Ning Ba was not surprised. He looked him over and asked, "Who are you?"

The man took out a jade pendant and said, "I am Xiao Linfeng. The emperor specially ordered me to come and help you."

Ning Ba took a closer look and found that it was indeed Ning Zhiwei's jade pendant.

Xiao Linfeng? The former Jinyiwei commander? The Yong Dynasty's Minister of War, Marquis Wu'an, is well-known.

Originally there was only a 30% chance, but now with this person joining, the success rate is 50-50.

"Is she okay?"

Xiao Linfeng nodded slightly, "She's fine. Your son has already sent someone over to find the right opportunity to get her out."

Ning Zhiwei has already returned to the capital and divided the Ning family army into two groups. One group stayed in Yunzhou City with Ning Ran, and the other group followed Xiao Linfeng.

If you want to fight, start the war on other people's territory.

This was Ning Zhiwei's plan, it was wild, unique, crazy and bold.

Ning Ba was filled with emotion, "Thank you."

Xiao Linfeng looked at him steadily, "She also asked me to convey a message, live well and atone for your sins."

Ning Ba trembled all over and his eyes felt hot.