The journey is hundreds of miles, and it always takes time from setting out to finding out the details and coming back. Lin Zhen had been looking at the topographic map of the west of Daqian in the study, and fell asleep unknowingly.

Huanbi couldn't bear it and wanted to wake Lin Zhen up and go back to the room.

Suddenly, I remembered that Lin Zhen was working hard for Daqian and thinking about the country. Even if I woke him up at this time, he would continue to insist and would not choose to go back to his room to sleep.

Thinking of this, the hand that had just been stretched out froze in mid-air and could not be lowered.

She finally sighed helplessly and brought out a cloak from the inner room.

It was late autumn, and the wind was strong at night, so it seemed that it would not be a big deal if I covered myself with a cloak.

Then she tiptoed over and brought a small stool, sat down at Lin Zhen's feet, and looked at him with her beautiful and delicate chin.

The old couple didn't know what they were looking at, but Huanbi couldn't get enough of looking at his face, as if it was engraved into her bones. After looking at him for so long, she fell asleep.

In the morning, the third-class maids came in to clean the room, but they saw Lin Zhen and Huanbi sleeping soundly. No one dared to disturb them, so they stood outside the door waiting.

It was not until Lin Zhen's head suddenly dropped that he came to his senses. In a daze, he saw a girl sleeping on his legs with drooling, making a large spot on his pants wet.

He smiled knowingly and thought, it must be the little girl Huanbi.

No matter what time, she is always with me.

Okay, this heartwarming feeling is really good.

Lin Zhen wanted to pick her up and carry her back to the room, but it was obviously impossible in the current position, so he shook her little head: "Bi'er, get up and go back to sleep."

"Hmm... slurp..." Huanbi sucked a mouthful of crystal saliva, wiped the corner of her mouth, and finally raised her beautiful eyes sleepily, "Sir... I fell asleep."

"I know. Get up and go back to your room to sleep." Lin Zhen held her on his lap with concern.

This silly girl, she put clothes on me but didn’t even put one on herself.

What would happen if I caught a cold?

"No, no, I need to get you some water to wash up, and I also need to eat!"

Huanbi jumped down, not giving Lin Zhen the chance to do anything weird.

Lin Zhen shook his head and stood up again to look at the map of Daqian's territory.

He had marked the points on two slopes in the west yesterday, and today he should send someone to find out the news.

"monkey!"

"Here! Prince!" Hou Chun walked in immediately, followed by three maids.

They were holding brooms, dustpans and rags, and seemed to be preparing to clean the room.

Lin Zhen waved his hand and said, "You guys go out first. You don't have to clean the study today."

"Yes."

The maid retreated again and looked at Huanbi with envy as she came towards them and went out with them.

Which maidservant doesn't want to turn the tables and become the master of the house? And Huanbi is their best role model!

Lin Zhen waved Hou Chun over and asked, "Is Cao Xiong back?"

"They're back, and Cao Xiong has arranged the four battalions in a scattered manner, sending them all to the four city gates. The military division is fully staffed, and they are all building defensive positions at the west gate."

"No, we must not bring the war to the capital!" Lin Zhen suddenly remembered this incident yesterday and slammed the table and yelled.

There are too many people in the capital, and although the capital is strong, it is only the last line of defense.

Once we fail, there will be no way out for everyone.

"Sir," Hou Chun said, "what do you think?"

"Order the Tiger Guards to stay behind to guard the capital. Also, send a message to the Second Guards, saying there's a rebellion going on in the country, and order them to guard the perimeter of the capital. Whether they obey or not is irrelevant. Anyway, once the war starts, they'll come anyway."

"What about the other three battalions?"

"I will personally lead the remaining three battalions to Dai County and establish a defensive position there."

"Ah? Prince, you are going to go to the battlefield again?"

"What else? You want His Majesty to lead the army in person?"

"I...I didn't say that."

"That's it!" Lin Zhen frowned and glared, "Call the commanders of the four camps here immediately. Also, go to the Liu Mansion and ask where Liu Kaiwei is! Why hasn't he come to see me yet?"

"Yes!"

Hou Chun took the order and left. At the same time, Huanbi brought breakfast.

Lin Zhen stared at the rich meal and lost his appetite, but he couldn't resist Huanbi's constant persuasion.

After sitting down and having a few bites, the fat man soon stood at the door, laughing like a mountain.

"Hahaha, see! I told you that Fatty has a big mouth! Every time he comes, it's time for dinner!" After saying that, he walked in, sat down and started eating.

Lin Zhen, who was so generous, was used to this kind of thing and handed over the half bowl of millet porridge he had left.

"Have you made all the arrangements, dandy?"

"Hmm! Slurp..." The fat man was busy eating and didn't even look up. He said vaguely: "I have explained the interests to them. If they don't go to the battlefield, they will die. I will do it myself. Of course, no one dares to say anything."

"Then pack up and we'll leave this afternoon for Dai County."

"Ah? To Dai County?" The fat man was stunned, then said, "Brother, do you want to move the war forward?"

Don't be fooled by the fat guy's usual fierce appearance, but he has led troops in battles after all, so he understands things very quickly.

Lin Zhen nodded: "That's right, the capital cannot be affected by the war, so I now order you to be the chief governor of Jingji Province and lead the three camps to defend Dai County!"

"Ah? Big brother, you said to promote me, so I will promote you? Don't you need to discuss it with His Majesty?" The fat man asked in a pretentious manner, even though his mouth was almost grinning to his ears.

Lin Zhen rolled his eyes. "Why are you pretending? Hurry up and eat, and then lead the troops! I'm telling you, if you don't perform well in this battle, you'll be a lieutenant for the rest of your life!"

"Impossible! A mere Gu Erbie wants to fight with me, Fatty Wang. Give him face!" After saying that, the fat man stood up, turned around and left with a steamed bun in his mouth.

He is the person who is most afraid of chaos in the world, not to mention that he was promoted to the chief steward this time, and he is leading the three elite camps among the six guards.

If he can't win, he will definitely be depressed to death.

"Prince! Prince!" An urgent shout came from outside the yard.

Lin Zhen looked at Hou Chun and said, "What's going on?"

"Prince! We have accurate information. Gu Yunsong has indeed conspired with Northern Yan, borrowing 5,000 cavalry and 30,000 infantry. Add to that the 50,000 troops he secretly raised in the Taihang Mountains, and including food and supplies, a total of 90,000 horses are marching towards the capital! They have already crossed the Taihang Mountains, but they are advancing quietly and have not passed through any cities along the way. Judging from their posture, they are indeed preparing for a surprise attack on Dai County!"

After hearing this, Lin Zhen sneered, "Oh, I knew they would use Dai County as a springboard to attack the capital. Gu Yunsong, Gu Yunsong, you really think highly of yourself."

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