Quick Transmigration: Saving That Cannon Fodder

How could Murong Yu not be worried?

He only regretted that he couldn't end the war sooner, that he couldn't conquer the Northern Di, and that he couldn't give Chixing a stable and peaceful life.

The fighting continued, and just as Akahoshi took down another enemy's head, Kita-Ogi's archers indeed made their move.

Arrows rained down on Chi Xing, and Murong Yu's heart leaped into her throat.

At Cheng Hu's command, the soldiers in the front row advanced with their shields raised, Chi Xing parried with his sword, and Xiao Hong kept running backward.

The man and his horse worked together seamlessly and returned to the Dongqian camp.

As Akahoshi retreated, the soldiers behind him advanced rapidly, forming a square formation that completely surrounded and divided the Hokuji soldiers into small squares, effectively trapping them.

Bei Di had just lost two deputy generals, and the enemy began to surround them again. Bei Di soldiers in the rear kept retreating, and some went directly to fight with Dong Qian soldiers.

But people kept circling around them, and soon they found themselves unable to get out.

"It's that broken formation again. The people of Dongqian only know how to use such treacherous methods."

Enraged, General Beidi drew his broadsword and charged at the Dongqian soldiers. However, the Dongqian soldiers, armed with shields, moved with perfect precision, thrusting and sheathing their spears in unison, and soon pierced through the Beidi soldiers.

"Attack from both sides to the east."

Each group of men followed the flags, and before long, the enemy's formation was completely broken up. In the chaos, Cheng Hu and his men also managed to reach the enemy's rear.

The clash of armor was like thunder, the shouts of soldiers echoed across the battlefield, swords clashed, spears were brandished, warhorses neighed, countless drops of blood gushed out, and dust flew everywhere.

With General Beidi's order to "retreat," Beidi was defeated, and the Dongqian soldiers shouted and waved their weapons, still trying to give chase.

Staring at the fleeing figure, Akahoshi spoke:

"Bow and arrow."

Holding a bow and arrows half a person's height in his hand, Chi Xing drew out three barbed arrows and aimed them at the back of the Northern Di General.

Three arrows were fired simultaneously, and the arrows from the powerful bow easily pierced through the fleeing man.

"bingo!!"

"All three arrows hit their mark."

Even Cheng Hu and his men couldn't help but cheer loudly, and three more enemy generals fell instantly.

Bei Di led tens of thousands of people out, but at least two-thirds of them were lost, even with Dong Qian having even fewer people.

Most importantly, Akahoshi killed two lieutenants, seriously wounded two generals and a grand general.

[It's that old bastard. In the original story, he's the one who killed the original Akahoshi.] 250 couldn't help but get excited.

Akahoshi put away his bow, the bloodlust in his eyes still lingering. The people around him were instinctively alarmed, their impressions of him changing again and again.

The soldiers' attitude towards Akahoshi changed from being approachable at the beginning to now seeing him as a deadly god who should not be provoked.

Look at his sword sheath, still dripping blood; Chi Xing's clothes have changed from bright red to dark red; and his horse is covered in blood.

Those who have seen it know that Akahoshi has never shown mercy in killing enemies.

Akahoshi became famous after this battle.

General Zhao personally promoted him, and everyone in the army was convinced of his merits.

"Take off."

As soon as Chixing entered the tent, he heard Murong Yu's words.

"Ok?"

Akahoshi's eyes lit up, and he was overjoyed. Was this the reward for winning the battle?

Ah Yu is really...

Seeing him grinning foolishly, Murong Yu reached out and untied his belt.

Chixing raised his hand to touch his face, but when he saw that his hands were covered in blood mixed with yellow sand, he put them down again.

"Ayu, I'm too dirty."

"Not dirty."

Murong Yu grasped his hand, their fingers intertwined, while she continued to undress him with her other hand.

Examining him inch by inch, Akahoshi immediately understood his concerns, and her voice lowered slightly:

"I'm not hurt."

"Okay, go wash up, we'll eat meat later."

He ordered beef and mutton to be brought out from the city to reward his brothers after the victory.

He tried to leave, but Akahoshi grabbed his wrist.

"Ayu, I can't get it clean, can you help me?"

Murong Yu's lowered eyelashes trembled, and her ears turned slightly red, but she still nodded.

Hot water was poured over her back, but Murong Yu's arm injury hadn't healed yet, so she could only use one hand to rub it.

Akahoshi gently took his hand, and, in a coquettish tone, led him towards the water...

This bath lasted for most of the day.

With the help of imperial physicians and shamans, the wounded in the military camp were quickly treated, and the death toll was greatly reduced. Even those who were injured in the hands and feet at least survived.

In the evening, Chi Xing led Murong Yu to the city wall and showed him the sunset over the frontier desert.

It's desolate yet beautiful; it would be even better if the sandstorm didn't have that bloody smell.

Chi Xing cupped Murong Yu's face in her hands and kissed him, wishing she could make up for all the years that had passed.

Murong Yu also readily agreed, explaining that if he hadn't had an injury on his arm, he wouldn't have used only his hand.

"When we return to the capital in triumph, would Xingxing be willing to be my Crown Princess?"

Chi Xing replied without hesitation, "I'm willing. Ever since you carried me back to the Eastern Palace a long time ago, I've been yours."

Their love was passionate and direct. They embraced tightly in the sunset, as if they wanted to draw each other into their bodies, to become one with their bones and blood, and to never be separated.

On the day Murong Yu's arm was completely healed, news also arrived that General Bei Di had died from his injuries.

Dongqian's morale soared once again, and everyone looked forward to the day they could go home after winning the battle. There was no one here who didn't miss home.

Meanwhile, news arrived from the capital.

The eldest prince, Murong Yan, in alliance with Consort Shu's maternal family, took advantage of the Crown Prince's impending death and sent the镖旗营 (镖旗营, a type of military escort unit) to the border to launch a nighttime attack with his private army, intending to usurp the throne.

Murong Yu carefully examined the secret letter and chuckled aloud:

"That fool actually dared to dream that Mother would marry my cousin to him, and even boasted that he would let the Gu family off the hook if he married my cousin."

Upon seeing this, Murong Yu cursed again, "Shameless scoundrel."

Murong Yan simply wanted to control the Gu family and make them make money for him.

But taking care of the family is the Empress's bottom line, and also the Emperor's bottom line.

After he made his outrageous remarks, Cheng Yuankuo appeared with his cavalry, and the private soldiers surrendered without a fight.

Akahoshi read the letter along with him and saw the rest of the contents.

It turns out that Consort Shu colluded with the Northern Di people. Their plan was to kill Chi Xing first, then Murong Yu, and make Murong Yan the crown prince.

Unexpectedly, Murong Tuo and Consort Luo appeared along the way, and that fool Murong Tuo actually ended up with the Northern Di people.

Consort Shu pinned all the blame on Consort Luo and Murong Tuo, and lived peacefully for all these years until now when she started a rebellion.

Chi Xing finally understood why the capital had fallen into chaos and why Cheng Yuankuo had taken a detour and returned halfway through their outing.

All of this was a scheme set up by the emperor for Murong Yan. The news that Murong Yu's days were numbered was specifically intended for Murong Yan and Consort Shu's people.

Not only that, the emperor also took the opportunity to test him, to see if he would follow Ayu to his death.

Akahoshi's eyes darted around, and he suddenly realized what was going on.

"Ayu, did you confess to the Emperor and Empress six years ago that you loved me?"

When Murong Yu knelt in front of the Imperial Study for half an hour before leaving, Chi Xing didn't ask, so Murong Yu didn't say anything.

Looking back on the care the Emperor and Empress had given him over the past six years, Akahoshi suddenly realized what was going on.