After being reborn as a man, the woman improved her family's fortunes through education.

While it's late autumn in the south, the north has already experienced several heavy snowfalls.

The two sides temporarily ceased hostilities on the battlefield due to the heavy snowfalls.

The northern barbarians have always been extremely warlike, and their repeated invasions of the northern border were due to the scarcity of resources and arable land outside the pass.

Winter was even more unbearable. What to do when there was no food or clothing? They would raid their neighbors' houses, not only stealing food and drink, but also seizing houses, roofs, land, and fields.

Not only did they want to seize the land, but they also wanted to slaughter everyone, leaving the land desolate like a locust plague.

Since its founding, the Great Zhou Dynasty has fought hundreds, if not thousands, of battles with the northern border. Not to mention the constant border harassment, there has never been a moment of peace.

His Majesty's determination to secure the borders has never wavered, and the entire court has devoted itself to this war year after year, with everyone working together as one.

Everything was going well, but this year the barbarians suddenly seemed to have divine assistance. Their fighting style was no longer the mindless charge of the past; they even started to use strategic tactics.

Another troublemaker, the emperor's brother-in-law, had arrived on their side, and several heavy snowfalls in winter caused many soldiers to fall ill.

It can be said that they lacked all three advantages: favorable timing, advantageous location, and harmonious relationships!

Peng Qing was a fierce general under the marshal, undefeated in duels, but that was only in one-on-one combat. He was helpless in the face of the recent thorny situation in the army and could not share the marshal's burden.

Frustrated, he once again set his sights on his senior brother, who was thousands of miles away.

Over the years, the two have occasionally exchanged letters, about once every three or four years.

They naturally knew Ouyang Zheng's exact address, but they didn't go up the mountain directly, fearing they might run into a colleague who was inviting someone to the capital.

After all, he had left the army without permission and came to Qiaozhuang. Only the marshal knew about this. His destination was to the outside world that he was carrying out a secret mission.

They had already traveled halfway when someone in the army noticed them, but no one pressed them for details. Since it was a secret mission, it was naturally important to keep it confidential.

There was one person whom Yang Guojiu had subtly inquired about several times, which displeased Marshal Mu. However, due to his status, he could not throw the person out, which made him very frustrated.

Peng Qingkuai had two horses die on the way, changing horses but not riders, and had traveled all the way here.

Although he was exhausted and his eyes were bloodshot, seeing his senior brother made him feel as if a huge weight had been lifted from his heart.

He knew that his senior brother, with his chivalrous spirit, would not stand idly by and watch the people of the North die under the hooves of barbarian horses.

If he can successfully reach Yunqing Mountain, he will have already achieved more than half of his goal.

“Alas, I now have two disciples by my side who need daily instruction. The northern border should be saved by capable ministers and generals. I am just a commoner and should not meddle in court affairs anymore.”

"Clatter," the teacup slipped from Peng Qing's hand. "Senior brother! You weren't like this before, not so cold and ruthless."

“Junior brother, I have decided to retire from the world and no longer concern myself with worldly affairs.” Ouyang Zheng turned his head away, unable to bear seeing the disappointment and anxiety on Peng Qing’s face.

Peng Qing gritted his teeth, then suddenly knelt down, clasped his hands and said, "If you insist on not leaving the mountain, then spare my life!"

"Mourinho and I made a solemn pledge: if we cannot bring back our senior brother for help, we will commit suicide in the north!"

Ouyang Zheng was shocked and quickly reached out to help him up: "What are you doing? Get up quickly!"

However, Peng Qing refused to get up and insisted, "Senior brother, the northern border is in dire need of help and the people are in danger. Can you really bear to stand idly by?"

Back then, we practiced martial arts together, determined to protect our home and country. Now that the Great Zhou is in trouble, it is time for us to step forward!

Senior brother is different from us warriors. You are unparalleled in wisdom and strategy. You should use your talents to make those barbarians surrender and get out of my Great Zhou territory!

Senior brother, do you know what kind of life the people of the North are living now? Their homes have been destroyed, the men have been captured and used as sheep to charge into battle, the women have been kidnapped and wantonly raped, and the elderly and children have been slaughtered on the spot...

The North has become a living hell!

Ouyang Zheng was silent for a moment, then slowly nodded and said, "Alright, I'll go with you. But I only wish to do my part for the people. After this is done, I will come back."

Peng Qing was overjoyed and stood up, wanting to pick up his senior brother again, but Ouyang Zheng nimbly dodged him.

Jiang Xiaoqi chuckled to himself, and it was this chuckle that made Peng Qing notice him again. He then bent down, picked him up, and tossed him into the air again and again.

"Ah! Uncle-Master! Uncle-Master! Put me down! Master, save me!"

Even though he knew kung fu, he didn't have time to react when suddenly thrown into the air by a stronger man with even better martial arts skills. By the time he realized what was happening, he was already in the air.

Just as she was about to find a foothold, she was caught and tossed up again. After several times, Jiang Xiaoqi said she felt a little nauseous.

"Alright, alright, stop bullying my little apprentice! Put him down, put him down!"

Seeing that his junior brother, who was as fierce as a bull, still wouldn't stop, Ouyang Zheng stepped forward and snatched his little disciple back from the air.

Jiang Xiaoqi finally landed on her feet, feeling dizzy and disoriented. What kind of kind person would throw a child and make them spin 360 degrees? That's enough!

If it weren't for the truly miserable plight of the people in the North, he would have stopped his master from going, to annoy this savage uncle and make him smug.

"Senior brother, how about we set off tomorrow? Saving lives is urgent, and I'm really afraid that if we get back too late, this last barrier will be breached."

The reason Baoshuo Pass is still holding out is entirely due to the weather. The snow is now up to waist height, making it difficult to even walk, let alone march.

He also took a long, winding mountain road to get out, and that's when the first horse fell off the cliff.

They walked for a hundred miles before finally reaching the town and buying horses.

"As you can see, I still have apprentices to take care of. This trip will take at least several months, and possibly up to a year. I need to make sure my two apprentices are settled."

"Senior brother, why don't you take them all with you? Our military camp has no shortage of tents and provisions, raising two little kids won't cost you anything!"

"You! Oh dear, you're still so reckless after all these years. They're still just children. How could I let them put themselves in danger? This is a battlefield, not a temple fair!"

Ouyang Zheng was so angry at his junior brother that he almost laughed. What kind of fun place was that?

He even brought his apprentices along. Did he know that his apprentices were all future prime ministers? How could he easily put them under a dangerous wall?

“Master, let me go with you! Your health is not good, and the medicine I prepared for you is still being improved. I will follow you on this journey north to ensure your good health.”

Furthermore, there's definitely a shortage of medics over there. I'll go help out at the rear medical station, and I promise I won't wander off!

A doctor who can heal himself cannot heal himself. Ouyang Zheng was also skilled in traditional Chinese medicine, but he had been helpless against his own stubborn illness for many years. Unexpectedly, his apprentice, who was just learning medicine, had found some directions for treatment.

This was a great honor for him as a teacher, but he really didn't want his apprentice to take the risk with him, after all, he was going there with the intention of dying.

Jiang Xiaoqi's eyes were firm, and she seemed ready to throw a tantrum if she disagreed.

The battlefield is the perfect place to hone your killing skills! As for being a medic, well, that's just a side job.