pet queen [rebirth]

Su Mingmo has been recuperating for the past few days, but Xiao Qian did not go to court.

One is Emperor Xuancheng's permission, and the other is that Xiao Qian also wants to be lazy.

Lang Yu had already been recommended by Xiao Qian to go to the Beiyu Army camp, and before leaving, he wrote a special letter to thank Xiao Qian.

Before you know it, time flies, and summer is about to enter in a blink of an eye.

A palace banquet was held in the early summer palace, and Emperor Xuancheng hosted the princes and ministers.

One is to relax properly, and the other is to brainstorm.

Beiman and Langxia have had a change recently, and it seems that they are going to join forces to deal with Dajin.

Since the last assassination incident, Emperor Xuancheng has exterminated all the northern barbarians who entered the capital, and even set up checkpoints on the main roads to prohibit the northern barbarians from entering the capital.

This is tantamount to breaking the previously negotiated business route.

Beiman was very dissatisfied with this, and sent someone to talk. Although Emperor Xuancheng did not stop talking, he also made it clear that he did not want them to enter Beijing for business.

If the trade route is cut off, the only way to go is to fight.

Emperor Xuancheng had already been mentally prepared for this, and taking advantage of this banquet, he summoned all the ministers to discuss strategies.

"Your Majesty," the veteran of the Ministry of Household Affairs stood up and said sincerely to Emperor Xuancheng, "Right now, the disaster in the south is severe and the people are displaced. There is a lot of relief money that can't be heard even after being allocated. It's time to recuperate. The military pay is coming."

"Yes," the young servant of the Ministry of War also said, "Your Majesty, the food and clothing expenses of the soldiers have been reduced again and again. When fighting at this time, I am afraid that the morale of the soldiers will be low."

"Su Boyuan, what's your opinion?"

Su Boyuan didn't want to speak at first, but just listened from the sidelines. When Emperor Xuancheng called him, he hurriedly stood up and said, "I think we can use short-handed tactics to shorten the time for the two armies to fight as much as possible."

"Oh?" Emperor Xuancheng raised his eyebrows, "Su Aiqing can explain in detail."

Su Boyuan didn't know much about using troops to fight wars, but because he had asked Su Mingchen at home before, in order to prevent being left speechless after being named by Emperor Xuan Cheng, he now truthfully told Xuan the strategy Su Mingchen had mentioned to him. Become emperor.

"This battle is inevitable. Instead of waiting for the Beiman and Langxia joint raids, our Dajin is in a passive and weak position. It is better to take the initiative to attack and attack the hostess, killing them by surprise."

Emperor Xuan Cheng's eyebrows gradually revealed an expression of interest.

"If the army's salary is not enough, it will be ruined. My Great Jin has Zhenyuan in the north and Beiyu Army in the west. Your Majesty can appoint a soldier who is good at using soldiers to lead, and strive to win Langxia in one month and Beiman in two months."

"Frivolous!" said a court veteran, "Even if General Luo is here, he can't boast of such a big mouth. I'm afraid Mr. Su is stupid with his books?"

Su Boyuan raised his sleeve and wiped the sweat from his forehead, then retreated.

He had no intention of arguing with them, indeed no matter how much he said, he couldn't tell why, and he even felt a little regretful, he shouldn't have said so much just now.

Emperor Xuan Cheng then asked the others: "Do you have anything else you want to say?"

Unexpectedly, the old Meng Ge who had led the army to fight stood up and said: "Your Majesty, I think Master Su's words are justified, and Bei Man and Lang Xia are nothing to fear. If we send troops to attack by surprise and seize the opportunity, we will surely kill them I was caught off guard, although recuperation is the best policy for now, but if they attack with troops in the future, the situation will be even more unfavorable for Da Jin, and this battle has to be fought."

"Surprise attacks and short-handed battles are all about tricks. The old minister is willing to invite himself to win these two battles for the Jin Dynasty."

"Old Meng Ge, absolutely not, you are old, if you go to the front line and have troubles, who will share your majesty's worries?" Someone persuaded.

"Your Majesty!" Elder Meng Ge said again, "This battle requires someone who is good at strategy and good use of troops to command and sit in command. The veteran's years of experience in leading troops will always come in handy. The veteran is willing to share your majesty's worries."

"Meng Aiqing..." Emperor Xuancheng also had a headache. Meng Ge's old and important ministers of the two dynasties were both in their seventies and eighties, and they sent him to the battlefield. Even if Emperor Xuancheng was willing to do so, the common people would have some criticisms. Now we really need someone who can hold him down. People go to the front line to sit in town.

Since it is necessary to break the battle of sinking boats, at least it must be able to set a certain morale for Emperor Xuancheng.

"Father, my son, please go." Xiao Qian suddenly said from the side.

He was standing quietly at the side, but when he said this, everyone looked at him.

"Qian'er, do you know what you are talking about?" Emperor Xuan Cheng said lightly.

"Father needs to stabilize the morale of the army personally, and I think my son is the most suitable one. Although I have little experience in leading troops and fighting, but no matter the Zhenyuan army or the Beiyu army, all of them are brave and good at fighting. In terms of strategy, the general and the general General Huang is enough. Why don't you let your son take this trip instead of the father."

Emperor Xuancheng remained silent.

Indeed, Xiao Qian really spoke to Emperor Xuancheng's heart.

Mr. Meng Ge is indeed a veteran and well versed in how to use troops, but he is old after all. If he goes to the front line and has a disagreement with the front line generals, who should he listen to?

It's not that Emperor Xuancheng can't trust Elder Meng Ge, the situation on the battlefield is ever-changing, it's better to listen to young soldiers.

It would be different if Xiao Qian went.

The most suitable candidate for this matter is actually the crown prince, but now that the crown prince has been abolished, King Duan...

It was better for King Duan to stay in the capital, on the one hand for his safety, and on the other hand, Emperor Xuancheng was also afraid that Xiao Yuanqi would form a clique in the army for personal gain and follow in the footsteps of the crown prince.

With Xiao Qian sitting in the army, it was to boost the morale of Emperor Xuancheng, and he didn't need to lead the army to fight.

Emperor Xuancheng agreed: "That's the case over there, do as you say."

"Your Majesty..." Duan Wang took a step forward, thinking of something, and wanted to try to ask for orders.

Emperor Xuancheng waved his hand: "I have made up my mind, so there is no need to persuade me."

Duan Wang swallowed back what he hadn't said.

After the ministers dispersed, Xiao Qian deliberately stayed and asked Emperor Xuancheng for an order to let Su Mingchen go to the northwest with him to be his adviser.

Emperor Xuancheng agreed, and Xiao Qian withdrew from the meeting room.

Walking to the Hall of Supreme Harmony, the hall was peaceful with singing and dancing, and everyone was in harmony.

Su Mingmo waited for him at his seat for a long time, and when he saw him come back, he asked him, "My lord, why have you been gone for so long?"

Before Xiao Qian could answer, all the surrounding courtiers and princes rushed up to toast: "Congratulations to King Ning, congratulations to King Ning!"

Su Mingmo didn't know what happened, and only after the courtiers surrounded him did he get a general idea from their words.

Su Mingmo pursed his lips and didn't say much.

When he came out of the palace, Su Mingmo asked Xiao Qian, "My lord, why do you suddenly want to go to the front line?"

Sitting in the carriage, Xiao Qian said: "This king is all alone, so I can't compare to King Duan who is supported by all the courtiers."

"But Ziyu, think about it, if this king doesn't do anything, maybe one day, when King Duan really gains power, how can we still have a foothold."

"To be free in thousands of hectares, this road must be taken."

Su Mingmo murmured: "Freedom in the waves of ten thousand hectares..."

Xiao Qian smiled and said: "But don't worry, Zi Yu, this king will definitely come back with a full body this time."

All the way back to the palace, and then going to bed at night, Su Mingmo kept thinking.

After Xiao Qian blew out the candle and sat on the side of the bed, Su Mingmo sat up and said, "My lord, why don't you let Ziyu go with you."

Xiao Qian looked back at him.

"Ziyu is not a woman..." Su Mingmo thought, "Maybe if there is such a chance, I would like to go to the army to practice."

He blushed, thought for a while, and said: "It's a bit difficult for others."

"Now the Beiyu Army recruits soldiers, not only men of the right age and with sound limbs are enough, as long as they are individuals, they can go to battle. The prince should do it conveniently. Ziyu promises that he will listen to his elder brother in the army and will not disclose it to others. With my own identity, I will never add trouble to the prince."

It's not a question of going through the back door...

Xiao Qian subconsciously wanted to refuse.

But on second thought, is it really safe to leave Su Mingmo in Beijing?

Wouldn't it be said that Su Mingmo's aunt who loves to make trouble, stuffing people into the palace twice in three days, is not enough to annoy Su Mingmo, just say Xiao Yuanqi...

If Xiao Qian is far away in the northwest, Xiao Yuanqi has made some crooked plans to detain Su Mingmo to threaten him, what should Xiao Qian do then?

Thinking about it this way, it is indeed safe to bring it with you.

But, how can I make him stay by my side better?

Xiao Qian knew what Su Mingmo was thinking.

Su Mingchen had told him that if he wanted to be promoted and prove himself in the court, earning military merits was the fastest way. He also wanted to help Xiao Qian, and he didn't want to just be a princess raised in Prince Ning's mansion.

This is what Su Mingmo told Xiao Qian.

If one day, Xiao Qian really faced off against King Duan and finally took that position, Su Mingmo would also like to have the opportunity to stand shoulder to shoulder with Xiao Qian.

Xiao Qian finally said: "Yes, but you have to protect yourself."

Su Mingmo smiled and said, "Definitely."

Xiao Qian thought, why not let Su Mingmo follow him as a squire, so as not to reveal his identity.

At that time, in the army, apart from Su Mingchen and Siqing Sixian who followed Xiao Qian, probably no one will recognize who Su Mingmo is.

Be more on the safe side, otherwise Xiao Qian would really be worried.

Thinking of this, Xiao Qian secretly made a decision and lay down.

"Does the lord still have nightmares recently?" Su Mingmo asked him.

Recently, Su Mingmo invited the imperial physician in the palace to see him, and asked the imperial physician to prescribe some medicine to calm the nerves and help sleep, and urged Xiao Qian to drink it every day.

In the past, Xiao Qian always felt that those medicines were useless, and he couldn't persist after drinking them a few times, but now he was urged by Su Mingmo every day, and even put a sweet osmanthus cake into his mouth after drinking.

After a while, it really worked.

At least during this time, Xiao Qian really didn't have any nightmares.

Xiao Qian thought for a while and said, "I still do it occasionally, and sometimes I have some weird and scary dreams. Has Ziyu heard the story of the headless ghost?"

Xiao Qian wanted to scare Su Mingmo, but unexpectedly, Su Mingmo stretched out a hand and patted Xiao Qian's chest lightly: "Since you still know how to do it, don't talk about it before going to bed. Lord, how about Ziyu hum a song for you..."

Xiao Qian fell silent.

In the quiet night, Su Mingmo's soft humming sounded.

Xiao Qian smiled.

It's nothing, anyway, what I just said just now was to scare Ziyu, so that he would voluntarily throw himself into his arms.

Since he didn't get scared, Xiao Qian wouldn't just let it go. He stretched out his hand and hugged Su Mingmo directly into his arms.

"It's better to sleep more peacefully like this." Xiao Qian whispered.

Su Mingmo's humming stopped.

He froze for a while, and buried his face in Xiao Qian's collar.

"Okay..." he said dryly, "Since the prince thinks this is better, then so be it."

After he finished speaking, he stopped talking.

After a while, Xiao Qian felt that his breathing became shallow and steady.

He fell asleep.

Sleeps so fast.

Xiao Qian smiled, and couldn't help but hug him even tighter.

28.

Now that things have been decided, the time of departure is imminent.

Xiao Qian pondered, now that King Duan is in the limelight, he is not worried about confronting King Duan.

But he is cautious.

Duan Wang is different from the prince, one is a smiling tiger, and the other is a real idiot.

He could make dangerous moves, just like King Duan toppled the prince, and then use tricks to bring down King Duan.

But then what?

Emperor Xuancheng would not approve of him, maybe he will end up in the same fate as the prince, and what's more, in case Duan Wang comes to Yin...

He, Xiao Qian, has a weakness now.

You need to plan step by step.

Xiao Qian looked back at Su Mingmo who was following behind.

Su Mingmo changed into plain clothes, it was no longer the silk and satin clothes that Xiao Qian prepared for him, but it looked much clearer and more delicate than before.

Just like an innocent teenager.

Xiao Qian's plan is to go to the northwest first, start from the northwest, make a detailed plan, sneak into Langxia and then make a surprise attack. If there is any difficulty or lack of manpower, he will call the Zhenyuan Army to call in some troops.

Of course, there is also the factor that Xiao Qian is relatively familiar with the Beiyu Army.

Su Mingchen had no objection after hearing Xiao Qian's plan, and sent a letter to the camp of the Zhenyuan Army in Northern Xinjiang, explaining Xiao Qian's plan, and followed Xiao Qian on the road.

Going to the military camp is hard work, not enjoying happiness on the way, so Su Mingchen went ahead quickly.

But Xiao Qian represents Emperor Xuancheng, and the carriage still needs to be prepared.

Su Mingchen was riding on the horse, looked back at Su Mingmo who was standing beside the carriage, and said: "Don't be coddled on the road, if King Ning is dawdling on the road, you must remember to urge him for the elder brother, so as not to make people laugh. "

Su Mingmo nodded and said: "Brother, the prince knows, we have prepared two good horses, and two replacements on the road, we didn't think about taking a carriage, don't worry, the prince and I will catch up soon. "

Su Mingchen gave an expressionless "hmm", thinking that it was his younger brother, he had to speak to King Ning for everything, and he really couldn't persuade him.Unable to communicate, that's all. Su Mingchen plans to go to the barracks and find a chance to have a good chat with Su Mingmo when there are no outsiders.

After giving instructions, he got on his horse and left. He rode away from the city, leaving only his handsome back, and drifted away from the city.

He needs to clear the way for Xiao Qian's troops ahead, and by the way, notify the Beiyu Army in advance that King Ning is coming.

Siqing brought Su Mingmo's horse, and after everything was ready, Su Mingmo followed Xiao Qian and got on the horse.

There are two people standing on the city wall, Su Boyuan and Qiu Yunrong.

Su Boyuan was fine, just now he came here specially to give Su Mingmo a few words, but Qiu Yunrong ignored Su Mingmo, and only stared at Su Mingchen's back as he went away.

Su Mingmo lowered his head, trying not to look in the direction of the wall.

"Let's go," Xiao Qian said, "It's too late."

He raised his whip and galloped forward first.

Su Mingmo hurriedly followed.

He knew that Xiao Qian wanted to get out of the Su family's sight as soon as possible, as long as he couldn't see it, he wouldn't think about it anymore.

It was a hard journey. This way, from the commercial road where people can still be seen, the further to the northwest, the more desert and Gobi.

Except for staying overnight at the post station, Xiao Qian hardly stopped to rest.He took care of Su Mingmo, and stopped several times to see if he was tired, thirsty, and hungry, but he saw Su Mingmo following him closely, with bright and clear eyes.

Xiao Qian smiled, thinking that he was too worried.

Su Mingmo is actually tougher than he imagined.

Although he has been in the capital and read poetry and books in the Su Mansion, he actually seems to be living in his heart like a bird that can't be kept, and maybe he yearns for the vast world more.

After traveling for five days, Xiao Qian finally arrived at the Northwest Camp.

Xiao Qian was very familiar with the Northwest Camp, but those people didn't know him well. When Xiao Qian went outside the camp, he was stopped by someone, saying that he wanted to go in and communicate.

Xiao Qian stood and waited.

In addition to Siqing and Sixian, he brought another staff officer sent by Emperor Xuancheng this time, surnamed Cao, Master Cao of the Ministry of War.

To put it bluntly, this person is the eyeliner sent by Emperor Xuancheng.

He does not interfere with Xiao Qian and the decision-making in the barracks, but has to supervise from the sidelines to achieve checks and balances among the three parties.

Once politics gets involved in anything, many things will go bad.

But there is no way, Emperor Xuancheng attaches great importance to this battle, and it is understandable to send more people to watch over it.

Mr. Cao is a frail scholar, and he has two attendants by his side, but he is far behind Su Mingmo, sitting in a carriage all the way, chasing after them.

If it hadn't been for Xiao Qian who didn't stop to rest, according to Mr. Cao's intention, he might not be able to arrive for a few more days.

After waiting for almost two sticks of incense time, the person who went to pass the transmission came late, and said to Xiao Qian: "I'm offended, my lord, the general has just been training and has just left the school ground, please follow me."

Xiao Qian followed in.

The conditions in the Northwest Camp were very harsh and simple, but all the soldiers could endure the cold and endure hardships. Xiao Qian saw many soldiers on duty along the road, and followed the guide to General Feng's camp.

General Feng's full name is Feng Han. He has been stationed in the northwest since Lang Xia and Beiman were about to make a move. He has never been back home or Beijing. He is an old bachelor.

He didn't put on airs like the soldiers guarding outside the camp. When he saw Xiao Qian coming in, he knelt down and said, "See you, my lord."

"You don't need to be too polite, General Feng." Xiao Qian hurriedly helped him up, "It's really hard work for you to be stationed in the camp. This time, I brought some rewards for His Majesty, all of which are military equipment and supplies from the imperial government. It’s almost summer, and it’s cold in Mobei at night and hot in the daytime, let’s make some soup for the soldiers to share.”

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Feng Han saluted again in the direction of the capital.

After the polite words, it's time to talk about business.

Previously, Su Mingchen arrived first, and had informed General Feng of some related matters and plans, and the specific operation was still to be discussed.

Feng Han is quite strategic in marching and fighting, and is good at using soldiers.

Xiao Qian was in the Beiyu Army in his previous life, and Feng Han was his right-hand assistant. In addition, Xiao Qian also had a lot of experience. It can be implemented only after a detailed plan is drawn up.

It was late when Xiao Qian arrived, chatting and chatting, it was already dark, Feng Han saw Xiao Qian's face was dusty, and his clothes were covered with sand, so he realized that Xiao Qian had not rested all the way. Hastily said: "My lord, go back and take a bath first, let's take a rest, the journey has been hard, and my subordinates have arranged camps for you. There is nothing to eat in the northwest, but there is a lot of wild game. After a while, my subordinates can have someone butcher a roast." Yes, send it to the prince."

"General Feng, please be polite. The conditions are limited, and everything is kept simple. The soldiers can eat whatever they want, and there is no need to prepare anything specially for the king."

Feng Han agreed, but still ordered his men to go down to prepare, and sent Xiao Qian to the camp.

When he arrived at the camp, Xiao Qian didn't feel relaxed, but kept thinking.

Su Mingmo opened the curtain and came in, holding a change of clothes in his hand, and said to Xiao Qian: "My lord, the clean clothes are here. The hot water is almost ready, and they will be brought in in a while."

Xiao Qian came back to his senses, and said to Su Mingmo: "Why do you have to do these chores? What about Sixian?"

"Outside," Su Mingmo said shyly, "Ziyu doesn't want people to see a joke, since he is currently the prince's attendant, he must do what he can."

Xiao Qian remembered that he originally brought Su Mingmo to the Northwest Camp, and wanted Su Mingchen to take him to practice with the army.

Xiao Qian asked, "Where's your elder brother? Have you seen him since you came to the camp?"

Su Mingmo replied: "I've asked someone about it. My eldest brother is not here. He went to the school grounds with the army, and he will probably come back at night."

Xiao Qian was not in a hurry for this moment, and it would not be too late to bring up this matter again when he saw General Feng again.

Soon Sixian brought in the hot water.

The resources in the camp are limited, and the water has to be fetched back from a spring several miles away with a bucket.

Once the soldiers finish their drills at night, there can be long queues there.

It is convenient to get water now that the time is not up, but it is also laborious to go back and forth.

Xiao Qian was used to staying in the barracks, and could stand cold water and everything, but Su Mingmo was different. Xiao Qian was afraid that he would freeze, so he said to him: "You wash first, while the water is still hot, you will finish washing in a while." I just use the rest of the water to rinse it off."

"My lord, how can this be done!" Su Mingmo was startled.

There is no reason to let him wash first.

"Be obedient," Xiao Qian said, "I'll go outside the tent again to get familiar with the soldiers here, and I'll be back soon. If you wash up, remember to call Sixian."

After speaking, Xiao Qian lifted the curtain and went out, leaving the tent to Su Mingmo.

In the northwest, it was so hot that people were sweating all over during the day, but it was so cold that people shivered at night. Xiao Qian put on an extra layer of clothes and walked around outside the camp a few times.

Some soldiers on duty had already returned, dry rations were being distributed outside several camps, and everyone was waiting in line for food, Xiao Qian heard a quarrel not far away.

"The military order is like a mountain, how can you drink alcohol privately in the military camp!"

"General Feng doesn't care, can you?"

"I remember him, the man from King Ning Sai, who was a guard in the palace before, and I heard that he slept on the same bed with the crown prince, how does it feel?"

"Hahaha!" There was a burst of laughter from around.

"Aren't all the guards in the palace as delicate as you? It's really different if you haven't fought with real swords and guns. Boy, can you survive three tricks under my hands?"

The last person who spoke stretched out his hand and patted the face of a young man in front of him, which was very provocative.

The boy refused to accept and raised his voice: "Come here, afraid of you?"

"Okay, afraid of you?"

With their sleeves rolled up, the two started fighting.

Perhaps because he was thinking about what he said, "I can't survive the three moves", the soldier who looked very old-fashioned beat his hands hard, and the boy was not to be outdone.

The two probably went through six or seven moves, the young man turned around and threw the old soldier to the ground over his shoulder.

"You lost." The boy looked skinny with his dark skin and round eyes.

It's Langyu.

"You!" The veteran said unconvinced, "Come again!"

The people around were also aroused to win, and they gathered around and said: "Old Jiang, fuck him! A tender tofu from the capital, I'm afraid he won't succeed!"

The old soldier stood up, and the two were about to follow, Xiao Qian said in a low voice from behind: "Enough!"

He walked over, looked around, and asked the group of people: "I heard that someone drank alcohol privately, who is it, hand over the wine."

The crowd was silent.

Someone recognized him.

I heard that King Ning brought his staff to the barracks today.

One of the veterans said: "Why, we only listen to General Feng."

"Hand it over!" Xiao Qian said every word, "I don't want to say it a second time."

One person finally stepped forward and handed over a jug of wine.

"Is there any more?" Xiao Qian's dark eyes looked around the crowd, and the expression on his face looked like a thousand-year-old frost.

When his face is cold, it really makes people feel that he is not angry.

Even, a bit like Shura who came from hell.

"Not anymore, is it?" Xiao Qian sneered.

He turned his head and saw an old soldier with a knife on his body, he waved and pulled it out.

The movement was so fast that the veteran had no time to react.

Xiao Qian's face was as frosty, and he waved his hand and quickly chopped off the head of the veteran who was hiding wine.

The knife was cut on the battlefield, it was very sharp, and Xiao Qian's speed was fast enough, the head fell to the ground without even spurting out much blood.

The headless body fell to the ground with a "plop", without a sound.

There was no sound around, leaving only a faint smell of blood in the air.

"Whoever violates the military order will end up like this."

Xiao Qian handed the knife to someone else, smashed the wine jar in his hand, and then said: "It's gone!"

The surrounding soldiers dispersed one after another.

Everyone is used to seeing blood. The companion was killed on the spot, and those who should eat can only continue to eat.

Xiao Qian turned around, intending to return to the tent, but Lang Yu followed from behind.

"What are you doing with me?" Xiao Qian paused.

Lang Yu was stunned for a moment, he didn't know why he followed Xiao Qian, so he bowed to Xiao Qian and said, "Thank you, my lord."

"You did the right thing." Xiao Qian didn't say anything, and left him behind after dropping these words.

29.

Back in the camp, Su Mingmo had washed up and put on new clothes. Seeing Xiao Qian coming in with some blood on his body, he asked, "Why did you hear the noise outside?"

He worriedly said: "My lord, is nothing wrong?"

"It's okay," Xiao Qian took off his coat, "I saw a few people making trouble."

As soon as he took off his clothes, Su Mingmo blushed, turned around, and said, "I'll go outside to see if there is still hot water."

Xiao Qian smiled, and rinsed the half-cold water that was left over from Su Mingmo's washing.

Unexpectedly, when he came to the barracks, Xiao Qian's thinking became much clearer.

He thought that after so many days of nightmares, he would be extremely resistant to facing these soldiers in the barracks, but he didn't expect that the expected reactions did not happen at all.

Instead, it seemed that some burden had been temporarily lifted from his heart.

Xiao Qian closed his eyes and thought seriously.

The soldiers in the barracks couldn't accept him for the time being, and he couldn't easily put Su Mingmo in the barracks.

Xiao Qian couldn't bear the thought of Lang Yu being excluded among those veterans.

Since they have already entered through the back door, it is better to follow through to the end and let Ziyu follow him directly.

Xiao Qian thought to himself, anyway, he also has experience in leading troops. Isn't the busy work in this barracks all day long just riding and practicing?

Thinking of this, Xiao Qian was thinking about how to tell Su Mingmo about this, when Su Mingmo suddenly came in with a bucket of water.

"My lord, let Sixian boil another bucket of hot water, why don't I add some more..."

As soon as he entered the tent, he saw Xiao Qian putting on his clothes again. He was startled, turned around quickly, and said, "You...you're done washing now?"

"Otherwise?" Xiao Qian couldn't help laughing, "The conditions are simple, just make do."

Su Mingmo put down the wooden barrel and did not dare to move it anymore. It seems that it is not easy to go in and out at this time. Xiao Qian may catch a cold if the windbag outside comes in.

Facing the tent, he heard the rustling noises. He guessed that Xiao Qian was almost dressed, so he dared to turn around: "I went outside to inquire, and it is said that you just punished a soldier..."

"We've just arrived in the Northwest Camp, and we're not familiar with it. Will we offend General Feng?"

Su Mingmo's concerns are justified. In the military camp, the soldiers usually listen to whoever holds the token. What's more, Xiao Qian is just a "prince from the capital". He and Feng Han have been stationed in the northwest for many years. The emotion of eating and living together cannot be compared.

But in the barracks, the discipline is greater than the mountain, and there is no room for connivance. Moreover, if Xiao Qian just came, if he showed a little retreat and tolerance in front of the soldiers, he would no longer have prestige.

Xiao Qian took a shower, dried his hair, ate some dry food with Su Mingmo, and went to see Feng Han again.

Feng Han originally thought that after Xiao Qian had rested enough, he would take the initiative to look for him in his tent, but he didn't expect Xiao Qian to come by himself so soon, so he was very surprised, and hurriedly asked, "Is the prince still used to it?"

Except for the wild game that was sent, basically there was only dry food left in the barracks.

In the northwest desert, there are no delicacies to eat, and dry food can be swallowed with water. He deliberately asked Xiao Qian, wanting to see if Xiao Qian is the kind of spoiled prince he imagined.

If it is, then this person must not be allowed to participate in decision-making. He will be killed and injured at every turn, and the lives of hundreds of thousands of soldiers in the camp will be held in his hands. He must not be hasty.

Unexpectedly, Xiao Qian didn't seem to take it seriously: "I'm still used to it, General Feng, why don't you come and talk about the next military plan?"

Feng Han's expression froze, he put away other thoughts, and chatted with Xiao Qian.

Feng Han quickly changed his view of Xiao Qian.

He felt that Xiao Qian had a clear mind, and the various methods he said were also practical, and they were by no means empty talk.

Even Feng Han didn't think of some strategies and matters, but Xiao Qian had already brought them up first.

Feng Han had to look at him with admiration.

He had just heard about what happened outside the camp. Some soldiers hid wine privately and gathered together to drink secretly.

It is an iron law that no alcohol is hidden or stolen in the barracks. If Feng Han finds out, the soldiers will end up in the same way.

Those old fritters thought they were the princes from the middle of the capital and didn't care, but they didn't expect that King Ning would be so decisive.

If Xiao Qian tried his best to curry favor with those veterans, Feng Han might still feel that he was somewhat bureaucratic and couldn't agree with him.

But now, after comprehensively observing Xiao Qian's speech, opinions and other aspects, Feng Han reminded himself in his heart that this Prince Ning should not be underestimated.

"Since that's the case," Feng Han said, "Time is running out, so we will take advantage of these few days to deploy our defenses quietly, and then send a team of cavalry to spy on the Wolf Summer Camp, killing him by surprise."

Xiao Qian pointed the direction on the sand table in front of him, and said: "Lang Xia has allied with Beiman, and if there is a surprise attack, someone will pass by here and go to Beiman for help."

"At that time, I will order people to set up an ambush here. There are high grounds on both sides of this place, which is a good place for a sneak attack. I have gone to the Xinzhenyuan Army camp before. If there is any change in the North Man, we should prevent them from sending troops to the northwest to support. "

"With the Zhenyuan army disturbing them, Beiman is too busy to take care of himself. It will definitely cut off Langxia's hope of asking for help. When we quickly take down Langxia, we will cooperate with the Zhenyuan army to subdue Beiman."

"A brilliant plan!" Feng Han couldn't help clapping his hands in praise, "King Ning is so knowledgeable, he is ashamed of his lowly position, who is the master of the formation of troops in King Ning?"

"It's just an occasional interest. It's not worth mentioning to review military books and deduce the sand table at the mansion. Everything will be up to the general in the end."

Feng Han cupped his hands, put away his other thoughts, and after discussing with Xiao Qian, he decided to inform Mr. Cao and start preparing for the formation tomorrow.

Xiao Qian returned to the tent, Sixian slept outside, and Su Mingmo also built a bed in the corner to sleep.

It's really cold in the desert at night, and when the temperature drops all of a sudden, white mist will come out of your breath.

The temporary small bed was extremely small, and Su Mingmo curled up on the bed, as if he had fallen asleep.

Xiao Qian went over quietly, and squatted beside his bed to watch him by the moonlight.

Xiao Qian didn't expect to wake up Su Mingmo, but Xiao Qian was still thinking about whether he should carry him to his bed while he was asleep, but he didn't expect Su Mingmo to slowly open his eyes as if he had sensed it.

He turned his head, saw Xiao Qian squatting beside the bed, and said, "Your Highness is back? How is your discussion with General Feng?"

"Together with General Feng, this matter should be done sooner rather than later. There are astrologers in the camp, and General Feng has also studied the climate in Mobei. He said that taking advantage of the southeast wind blowing these days, we will send troops to attack at night and use fire The attack method can take down several camps of Langxia faster, this king thinks it makes sense, and will take action in the next few days."

Xiao Qian stretched out his hand and gently placed it on his quilt: "Warning and fighting, we pay attention to the right time, place and people. I wanted to take you to practice in the barracks for a few days, but I'm afraid I won't have the time."

Under the quilt was Su Mingmo's arm. Although it was covered by a thick quilt, Su Mingmo felt that the temperature from his palm was continuously transmitted to his arm through the quilt, making his whole arm hot.

Su Mingmo blushed and said: "The prince doesn't need to say these things, Ziyu will take care of himself, if there is a need for help later, Ziyu will never turn back, and will never embarrass the prince and add trouble."

"You won't embarrass me." Xiao Qian leaned down slightly, as if he wanted to kiss his forehead, thought for a while, then backed away.

Xiao Qian joked: "Is Zi Yu wronged by sleeping here? Do you want to sleep with me?"

Su Ming Moxin said that fortunately it was dark, and even Xiao Qian couldn't see it when he blushed: "If the prince can't sleep, just call me, there are so many people in the camp, maybe there are still people staring at the prince's every word and deed, it's better not to be too concerned." Extraordinarily good."

Xiao Qian stretched out his hand, scratched his nose lightly, and went back to sleep on his own bed.

He always felt that he should try his best to give Su Mingmo a better life. Before everything was settled, all the promises were empty talk.

This is also the reason why he kept a little distance from Su Mingmo.

Just in case... just in case, he encountered some danger, this time, Su Mingmo couldn't stand in front of him again.

Or, if Su Mingmo had any emergency, he was willing to die with him.

Xiao Qian closed his eyes and thought again, anyway, he has lived a lifetime, and he has seen everything that should be seen clearly.

In the middle of the night, Xiao Qian had been in a light sleep when he suddenly heard someone shouting outside the tent: "Someone is sneaking up! Someone is sneaking up!"

Xiao Qian suddenly sat up.

"Siqing!" Xiao Qian called out.

Siqing appeared in time and said, "My lord, I am going to tell you that something happened!"

"What happened?" Su Mingmo was also woken up and asked subconsciously.

"Langxia sent troops to raid the big camp. They lit the fire first in the grain and grass camp at the rear. Now the fire was blowing into the big camp along the southeast wind, and several tents were on fire. The incident happened suddenly. Many soldiers had already put out the fire spontaneously, and some people Form a team to hunt down the wolf Xia people who attacked us, my lord, what should we do now?"

"How many people did they send?" Xiao Qian asked.

"I don't know at the moment, it should be a small group of people."

"Unbeknownst to anyone..." Xiao Qian pondered in a low voice, "Preemptive strikes, and the strategy I just discussed with General Feng, could it be that there is an inner ghost in Beiyu's barracks?"

Siqing asked