I have been farming since I crossed over.

The cold wind outside the pass brought with it blizzards, like sharp blades, cutting into everyone's face.

Inside a tent on the Northeast battlefield, the flickering charcoal fire illuminated the furrowed brow and weary face of veteran General Guo Huaide. A military map spread out on the table rustled in the wind, as if lamenting the perilous situation on the front lines.

Guo Huaide spent his entire life in the military, defending and expanding the empire's territory, and his loyalty to the royal family is evident.

But now, the court is in fierce party struggles, the supply of food and military pay is intermittent, the soldiers on the front line are starving and cold, and the enemy is constantly increasing its troops.

Should he continue to hold out, waiting for supplies that would arrive at an uncertain time, or risk an attack and seek a glimmer of hope? Or should he surrender directly to the Queen and save his family? Guo Huaide was torn between these difficult choices.

Just when he was about to compromise, the voice of His Royal Highness the Wise King appeared and interrupted what he was about to say.

The curtains were flung open, a gust of wind and snow blew in, and then a man in a black cloak walked in. It was none other than the virtuous King Chu Yi. His face was red from the cold wind, but his eyes were filled with determination and concern. "General Sun, I'm late!"

This wise prince was the only surviving brother of the current emperor. He held no official position, but possessed direct authority over the emperor. Simply put, he was a sharp sword in the emperor's hand, helping him deal with many matters without incurring any retaliation.

Guo Huaide was both surprised and delighted, and quickly saluted: "Your Highness is worth a fortune, how could you risk your life on the battlefield?"

Chu Yi waved his hand and quickly walked to the map. He scanned the mountains and rivers with a serious look on his face. "Is the front line in danger? How can I sit back and do nothing? The situation is difficult now. Does the old general have any suggestions?"

He completely forgot about the person who was still shouting outside the tent, "What a horrible weather! I'm freezing to death. Please give me a cup of hot tea."

Guo Huaide held the teacup in his hand and took a deep breath. He felt that he was saved.

He quickly smiled and shook his head: "Your Highness, the enemy is powerful, and our army is short of food and supplies. We may not be able to sustain a long-term defense, and we are not sure of victory if we attack. I am really in a dilemma!"

Chu Yi pondered for a moment and said, "Old General, I have come all the way here and know that although the nearby towns are not wealthy, the people are concerned about the safety of the country. If we can persuade them, perhaps we can raise some food and grass for emergency use.

As for the troops, I have brought with me a group of elite light cavalry, which can outflank and disrupt the enemy's rear."

Guo Huaide looked embarrassed: "Your Highness, this is a good idea, but it is too risky.

If we fail to raise food and fodder, and the light cavalry gets into trouble, our army will be in an irretrievable situation.

Moreover, those treacherous officials in the court will certainly use this to impeach Your Highness and me, and it would be even worse if Your Highness were implicated as well."

Chu Yi looked firmly into Guo Huaide's eyes: "Old General, the country is in danger and the people are caught in the flames of war. If we are timid, how can we be worthy of the people of the world?

As for impeachment, my conscience is clear, so why should I be afraid?

For those who have nothing better to do than to eat, there is no need to worry about it.”

Guo Huaide was filled with emotion, and memories of the past flooded into his mind like a tide.

He seemed to see himself galloping and fighting bravely on the battlefield when he was young. It was a period of time full of passion and blood.

He thought of the countless soldiers who sacrificed their lives to protect the motherland, and their heroic deeds will always be engraved in his heart.

At this moment, His Royal Highness the Wise King's gaze was on him, and that look seemed to see through everything.

Guo Huaide knew in his heart that His Highness knew his past very well and was well aware of his loyalty and determination.

Without hesitation, he knelt on one knee and said in a deep and firm voice, "Your Highness is sincere. I am willing to obey your orders and fight the enemy to the death!"

This is his promise to the country and to His Majesty the King, and it is also an oath from the bottom of his heart.

In the next few days, Chu Yi and Guo Huaide worked closely together to develop a detailed strategic plan.

Chu Yi personally led a small team into the town to communicate with the people face to face, explaining to them the current situation and the crisis facing the country.

His sincere attitude and patriotism moved the people, and they responded generously, donating their surplus food and providing important material support to the army.

At the same time, Guo Huaide led the army to pretend to attack head-on to attract the enemy's main force.

He skillfully used tactics to trick the enemy into thinking they were the true main attack direction, thereby concentrating most of their forces on the front battlefield.

When the enemy's attention was attracted by Guo Huaide, Chu Yi seized this perfect opportunity.

He led a light cavalry unit and attacked the enemy's food and grass camp from the flank like a gust of wind.

This surprise attack was like a sharp sword, piercing the heart of the enemy and plunging them into great chaos.

Suddenly, the battlefield was filled with shouts of killing, the cries were deafening, and flames shot up into the sky, illuminating the white snow red.

The enemy was caught off guard by this sudden attack, and their front and rear were unable to take care of each other, and their formation was in chaos.

After a fierce and bitter battle, Chu Yi and Guo Huaide's troops successfully repelled the enemy and achieved a crucial victory.

This victory not only boosted the morale of the army, but also made the people full of confidence in the future of the country.

The situation in the Northeast battlefield gradually stabilized, and His Royal Highness the Virtuous Prince decided to leave behind the light cavalry unit that Lu Jintang had given him to ensure the safety of this area. After bidding farewell to General Sun, His Royal Highness the Virtuous Prince embarked on the journey to the Eastern battlefield without hesitation.

The eastern battlefield was guarded by General Huo, who was also a loyal and experienced veteran. Although he was over 70 years old, he still stayed at his post and never backed down.

When His Royal Highness the Wise King was still on the way, General Huo had already received the news that General Sun had fought bravely and won the victory, which finally put his heart at ease.

General Huo was well aware of the importance of this war. He did not dare to relax at all and immediately devoted himself to the defense of the eastern battlefield.

He commanded his soldiers to strengthen the defense line, closely monitor the enemy's every move, and not miss any possible loopholes.

When His Royal Highness the Wise King arrived at the eastern battlefield, several small riots occurred on the border.

Although these riots were small in scale, they brought some chaos to the border areas.

His Royal Highness the Wise King acted decisively and led another team of light cavalry left by Lu Jintang to attack quickly and quell the riots.

Thanks to the joint efforts of His Royal Highness the Wise King and General Huo, the border adjacent to the Dongming Kingdom has temporarily returned to peace.

However, they all knew that this was only temporary peace and the shadow of war still loomed over the land.

In the days to come, they will continue to stick to their posts and safeguard the peace of Nanling Kingdom.

At this point, Lu Jintang and His Royal Highness the Xianwang had gathered three of the four major frontier garrisons of Nanling Kingdom, planting the seeds of hope for the future development of the situation.