Shocking! Five men are in love with the same woman!

He Jingchuan lived up to their expectations, and immediately stepped out of the group with steady and powerful strides.

Each step seemed to carry immense weight, the steady footsteps echoing in the empty court hall like a stirring battle song.

He walked to the center of the hall and slowly knelt on one knee. His movements were fluid and natural, displaying an innate military bearing.

Then he lowered his head slightly, but his gaze remained unusually firm as he looked at Emperor Jingzhao.

His voice was loud and powerful, resounding like a great bell in the imperial court: "Your Majesty, your subject He Jingchuan requests permission to fight!"

These few simple words seem to contain endless power.

It was a kind of loyalty to the country, a responsibility to the people, and a desire for victory.

His tone contained no fear whatsoever, only an iron will.

Then he continued, “Your Majesty, although the Northern Li and the Northern Desert allied forces are coming with great force, I am not afraid at all. I have fought on the battlefield for many years and experienced countless battles. I have never retreated. Now, the country is in trouble and the people are suffering. I am willing to lead the army to the front line and fight to the death with the allied forces of the two countries.”

His words were powerful and resounding, each one like a nail driven deep into everyone's hearts.

He then raised his head and glanced at the officials in the court.

He saw the expectation in the eyes of the civil officials and the respect in the eyes of the military generals.

A strong sense of mission welled up in his heart.

He knew that this battle could only be won, not lost.

Even if he dies in battle!

Then he continued firmly, "Your Majesty, please trust me. I will live up to your expectations and recover the lost territory for Great Zhao. I will let the Northern Li and the Northern Desert Allied Forces know the power of Great Zhao. I will make them pay for their crimes in blood and let them know that those who offend the land and people of Great Zhao will be punished no matter how far away they are!"

His words echoed in the court for a long time, and everyone was inspired by his lofty aspirations.

Such a general is truly a blessing for the Great Zhao Dynasty!

Emperor Jingzhao sat on the solemn dragon throne, his eyes fixed on He Jingchuan, who was kneeling on one knee, requesting to fight.

His eyes were full of trust and satisfaction, and he said in a steady and powerful voice, "Good! You are indeed worthy of being General He! Minister He, I have always seen your loyalty and bravery. Now that the country is in danger, I hereby appoint you as the commander-in-chief of the three armies, to lead the army to conquer lost territory, defeat the enemy, and uphold the prestige of our nation!"

His words carried a deep sense of entrustment, as if he were placing the fate of the entire Great Zhao on He Jingchuan's shoulders.

After a brief pause, Emperor Jingzhao's gaze sharpened. He surveyed the court and declared loudly, "For this expedition, I will order the quartermaster to do his utmost to prepare provisions and weapons. Everyone in the court must fully cooperate with General He. Anyone who slacks off will not be spared!"

The authoritative voice echoed in the court, causing all the officials to straighten their backs.

Then, Emperor Jingzhao descended the steps of the dragon throne and came to stand before He Jingchuan.

He personally helped He Jingchuan up, looked directly into his eyes, and said earnestly, "Minister He, I hope you will return safely from the battlefield. You are not only the Great General of Zhao, but also the hope of Zhao. I believe in your ability and I believe you will return victorious."

Emperor Jingzhao's actions deeply moved He Jingchuan.

He knelt on one knee again and solemnly said, "Your Majesty trusts me so much, I will do my utmost to live up to Your Majesty's trust and the people of Da Zhao!"

The atmosphere in the imperial court at this moment was solemn yet stirring.

Everyone was filled with anticipation for the upcoming war.

He Jingchuan then stood up, bid farewell to Emperor Jingzhao, and left to reorganize the army.

His tall and imposing figure as he left seemed to carry an indomitable spirit, making one firmly believe that he would surely return victorious this time.

...............

Lingyan wasn't too surprised when she learned of this news.

There will always be conflicts of interest between countries, so how can they possibly live in harmony?

Now that they have come to invade Da Zhao, it seems they are confident that they will succeed.

It's just a pity that the weapons she had the artisans improve during her last trip to the army haven't been put into widespread use yet.

Despite years of research, explosives have not been developed.

Otherwise, this would definitely be a major boost and a trump card for them.

She also knew that He Jingchuan would definitely volunteer to fight against the combined forces of the two countries.

This was his responsibility and mission as a general of the Great Zhao Dynasty and as a soldier.

If he doesn't volunteer for the battle this time, then he wouldn't be He Jingchuan.

Sure enough, after the morning court session, news came that He Jingchuan had been appointed as the commander-in-chief of the army.

The Fifth Prince was also traveling with them.

He went there as the deputy commander.

Despite being a prince, the Fifth Prince is not afraid of death at all, nor does he indulge in comfort and pleasure because of his status.

Instead, he went to the battlefield early on and fought for the country for many years, making outstanding contributions and achieving great merit.

Moreover, he is both brave and resourceful, not a mindless brute.

Therefore, no one would object to him being appointed as the deputy commander this time.

Of course, if He Jingchuan wasn't the head coach this time, probably no one would object to him being the head coach.

Of course, besides the two of them, there were also some other generals who went along.

...............

After several days of preparations, the army is scheduled to depart early tomorrow morning.

He Jingchuan had been very busy these past few days, and now that he had finally finished, he came to the Crown Prince's residence the night before his departure to say goodbye to Lingyan and the others.

Seeing He Jingchuan's exhausted appearance, Lingyan and the others didn't say anything long.

He received no further guidance on how to fight this battle.

Among them, or even among all the people in the world, how many can compare to He Jingchuan in matters of war?

So they decided not to try and teach others.

He must have his own thoughts on this.

Therefore, the group simply gave him some words of advice, such as telling him to be careful.

Lingyan remained silent throughout.

It wasn't until Xiao Muyao, Lu Yanqing, and Shen Qingchen had all finished speaking that the conversation continued.

Ling Yan thought for a moment, and finally just said, "Have a safe journey and return in triumph."

Actually, she wanted to say a lot, but she felt that nothing was more real and important than the simple wish for peace.

In fact, she had been feeling uneasy for the past few days, and had a bad feeling that he was likely to be in grave danger.

Her premonitions have always been accurate; she has never been wrong.

But he has been on the battlefield so many times and is a victorious general, so why is she so worried and afraid this time?

Of course, she also knew that even if she asked him not to go to war, he would never agree.

Because he has his mission and responsibilities, as well as his commitment as a soldier.

So even though she knew that his journey was fraught with danger and he might even die on the battlefield, she would never back down and would still forge ahead to the battlefield.

Because even if he were to die, he would die on the battlefield.

This is He Jingchuan!

Moreover, she would feel it was unlucky and had a bad omen if she said these unpleasant words to him on the eve of his departure.

But she clearly doesn't believe in these feudal superstitions.

But now she's willing to believe for his sake.

When He Jingchuan saw her so silent, he felt that something was wrong with her emotions, but he just assumed that she was worried about him.

So he smiled and comforted her, saying, "People say I am an invincible general and a god of war, but wars are inherently about winning and losing. No one can win all the time. I will also lose, and even more so... But every time I go to the battlefield, I will do my best and rack my brains. This time will be the same. I will do my best, but there will also be times when I stumble and my strength fails me. So I cannot guarantee that I will come back unscathed, but I promise you that I will do my best to return safely."

Ling Yan listened quietly to He Jingchuan's words, her already pale face becoming even more bloodless.

Her eyes were fixed on He Jingchuan, her gaze filled with complex emotions.

There was worry, fear, and reluctance.

After a long while, she finally spoke and replied, "No, you will definitely come back unharmed. You are He Jingchuan, you are an ever-victorious general, you have never let us down, and you will not this time either."

Her voice was very soft, so soft that it seemed as if a gust of wind could blow it away, but it contained deep emotions.

Then she slowly stepped forward, reached out and gently stroked his cheek, saying, "I know the battlefield is dangerous, so you must remember your promise to me: you must return safely."

Tears welled up in her eyes and rolled down her cheeks, dripping onto the back of He Jingchuan's hand.

He Jingchuan felt a warm tear on the back of his hand, and his heart clenched.

Looking at Ling Yan's worried face and reddened eyes, he felt a pang of tenderness in his heart.

Then he raised his hand and gently took Lingyan's hand, which was resting on his cheek, pressing it tightly against his face, as if this could offer her some comfort.

His gaze softened with a gentle yet firm tone as he replied, "I will do everything in my power to keep my promise."