The hero fell for the cannon fodder maid.

Border.

The smoke of the battlefield had not yet dissipated, and only yellow sand filled the sky. The battlefield was left with only desolation, the mournful groans of the soldiers, and their heart-wrenching cries.

A soldier's leg was bleeding because it was pierced by an enemy spear, but he was trying to crawl towards the person in front of him who had lost his life.

"Brother, brother, wait a minute and I'll come and take you home, home."

There were also people carrying stretchers hurrying by, and people cleaning up the battlefield, collecting arrows, swords, guns, and horses.

He Jingming looked at the magnificent battlefield with a raging fire in his heart. Foreign invaders were coming, and the soldiers at the border were all old, weak, and disabled. These were all his grandfather's subordinates, the ones who had followed his grandfather through battles and stayed behind.

They have given everything for this country, but have not received the best care. There is a shortage of food and clothing here, and the winter is very cold. Many people are dark and thin. Seeing them like this, his heart bleeds. He still remembers when he first came to deliver supplies, their eyes were full of joy. They felt that they had not been abandoned by the country, and their monarch and the people they protected had not forgotten them.

With such belief, they fought bravely on the battlefield, but they did not know that the person sitting in the position only knew how to fight for power and profit, and had no idea of ​​the suffering of the soldiers.

One day all this will change.

In the commander-in-chief's tent, Zheng Bailu, Zheng Pin, and He Jingming all had serious expressions on their faces.

Zheng Pin: "Dad, please take a rest."

He Jingming: "Yes."

Zheng Bailu: "It's okay, I shouldn't be so tired. Back then, I went deep into the enemy camp and captured the enemy general alive. I'm in good health!"

He Jingming: "Grandson, of course I know, but you still have to take good care of yourself."

"Now that the Marquis's son has passed away, my grandson will have to leave the border and go to the capital to handle matters."

Zheng Bailu: "Grandfather knows. Go ahead. From now on, you are Zhao Chengyi, no longer the prince of the Marquisate. You will realize your own ambitions. Grandfather will take care of everything. I am still strong and can still wield my sword to kill foreign enemies. I will win this battle for you. You must also live well. Only when you are alive can everything be possible."

He Jingming: "Yes, grandson knows, and I believe you, Grandfather, I have already made a battle plan, you can take a look and see if it is feasible. If there is anything wrong, you can adjust it. Grandfather, cousin, protect yourself and come back alive. I will wait for you in the capital."

Zheng Pin: "Yes, I also want to see your cousin's wife and Wei Lou. Don't worry, I will take good care of grandpa. Don't forget to buy me a drink when the time comes."

He Jingming: "Yeah, I'll be waiting to welcome you back." He believed that his grandfather and cousin would definitely defeat the foreign enemies and come back alive and safely.

He suddenly thought of something, "Grandfather, cousin, I like someone in Beijing." He felt a little embarrassed.

Zheng Bailu: "Who is it? Whose family is it?"

He Jingming: "She is my maid, she..."

He hesitated to speak because he was afraid that his grandfather would disagree.

Zheng Bailu saw He Jingming's concerns and said, "It's okay, as long as she has good character, the most important thing is whether you like her or not."

He Jingming: "My grandson knows, I like her very much."

Zheng Pin also said beside him: "Cousin, I can't tell, you actually have someone you like. Whether that girl likes you or not, how could that girl not like your cousin?"

He Jingming didn't notice the ugly expression on his face, but the sharp-eyed Zheng Bailu saw it clearly.

It seems that his granddaughter-in-law doesn't like this boy. He is in trouble now. He doesn't know what kind of sacred thing it is that can be favored by his grandson. It's hard to say. That girl is in trouble.

He has watched his grandson grow up since he was a child, and no one knows him better than him, even though he hasn't seen him for several years.

He Jingming: "Okay, time is running out, I have to leave now. If anything happens, please let An Shi know."

Zheng Bailu: "Don't worry, grandpa will tell you, you can go without worry."

He Jingming put on a mask, looked at the two of them carefully, and then strode out of the tent.

Now he is going to lobby General Wei Shu of Youzhou. This person has always been a middle-man. He is young and promising, extremely smart, well-versed in military strategies, and knows how to deploy troops. He is a rare military talent. Having him under his command will definitely add wings to the army.

Moreover, Youzhou City is also a fortress. If foreign enemies break through here, they can march straight in.

No one without some ability can defend this fortress.

Several people came to Youzhou City and met Wei Shu secretly.

When they arrived at the study, they had the opportunity to see the man in front of them clearly. His facial features were firm and tough, and he looked a little elegant. His appearance was a little inconsistent with his identity. He was obviously a rough general, but he was actually a strong scholar, which gave people a great sense of contrast.

He Jingming: "General, I am honored."

Wei Shu: "Is there anything you need from me, Excellency?"

He Jingming: "I do have something to say. I wonder if General Wei can give me a chance to explain it."

Wei Shu: "I never deal with people whose names I don't know."

He Jingming: "I apologize for the rudeness. I am Zhao Chengyi."

When Wei Shu heard this, his expression became serious. He hurried to check the situation outside the door. When there was no one outside, he carefully closed the door.

Wei Shu's eyes were full of suspicion. He didn't know if this person was the former crown prince. You know, the former crown prince had disappeared for many years. There were rumors that the crown prince had died in the palace coup that year. Some said that the crown prince was rescued by someone, and some said that the crown prince went to another country. There were many different opinions.

He didn't know what was happening with the prince. He was a little surprised that he suddenly came to his house today, but he was also a little expectant.

He hoped that this person was the prince, but was also afraid that he was not.

Wei Shu: "What evidence do you have to prove that you are the prince? How can I believe you? Besides, the prince died in that palace coup a long time ago." He stared at the person in front of him. Although the man was wearing a mask, it could be seen from the mask that he was intimidating and not an ordinary person.

He Jingming had long known that this man would not believe in him. Thinking back to the past, he had met this man several times and he also admired his talent. Later, he lived up to everyone's expectations and became a famous general.

He took out a piece of jade with the words "must bear its weight, perseverance" written on it.

This is a jade token that can prove the prince's identity. There is only one in the world and it cannot be imitated.

When He Jingming took out his identity jade token, Wei Shu knew that the person in front of him must be His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.

Wei Shu: "Wei Shu pays respect to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

He Jingming: "General Wei, please stand up quickly."

Wei Shu: "Thank you, Your Highness. I was so cautious just now because I was afraid someone with ulterior motives might impersonate you. I hope Your Highness will not mind."

He Jingming: "General Wei, you are too kind. I am already very happy that you can recognize my identity, and I also came here to ask a favor of you."

Wei Shu: "Your Highness, please, I wonder if there is anything you can do to help me. I will do my best to help you."

He Jingming: "General Wei, please send troops to support the border. The border is full of veterans. The enemies they face are all well-equipped and strong. The strength is a bit different. Please help the Great Chu."

Wei Shu: "I will definitely fulfill my mission."

No one knew that the person he admired most was His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. If it weren't for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's keen eye for talent, he wouldn't be where he is today. He would always remember that when His Royal Highness the Crown Prince proved something for him, even if it was just a passing mention, he would always remember his kindness.

The two seemed to have reached a consensus.

From then on, Wei Shu became a general of He Jingming, which also laid a solid foundation for him to reach the top.

The wind is blowing in the Great Chu.

Kings, princes, generals and ministers from all walks of life took action.