I am a soldier in the border army

Chapter 347 Hunter and prey! Battlefield of killing!
Ming Wang, this term was not unfamiliar to Han Shao.

After all, the unlucky guy who died in a boat capsize was named "Little Ming King".

Coincidentally, his last name is also Han.

He lowered his head to glance at the slender jade hand tightly clasped between his own, then raised his eyes to look at that bright and graceful face.

Han Shao seemed to see endless sincerity and the lingering affection that only belonged to a woman in those phoenix eyes.

Han Shao wanted to pull his hand back awkwardly and gave a dry cough.

"Your Highness..."

But the entangled force between his palms stopped his movement.

Then, while Han Shao was stunned, he slowly pulled the intertwined hands together and climbed up.

"My heart is as bright as the moon..."

With tears in her eyes, the voice of the woman in front of her was no longer overbearing and strong, but rather sounded a little gentle.

"Shao Ge'er, believe me..."

It's clearly just a shell constructed with pen and ink, but the feel of it is damn real.

So Han Shao believed the first half of Ji Zhao's words.

This heart is indeed like the bright moon.

Even though he couldn't see the bright moonlight, Han Shao could still feel the beauty of the full moon.

The heat and fiery rhythm of the blood is enough to melt the tempered steel into something as soft as silk.

She was so sincere that Han Shao even accepted the term "Shao Ge'er" when she called him.

As for the two words "trust me" at the end, Han Shao laughed in his heart.

'It's really the opposite of Tian Gang!'

Once upon a time, he had said these two words to Gongsun Xinyi, to Jiang Wan, and also to Yu Xuanji.

But I never thought that one day I would hear it from a woman.

This feeling... well, it's quite novel.

The corners of Han Shao's mouth curled up slightly, but a sigh came out of his mouth.

"Your Highness, why is it so?"

Ji Zhao raised her head slightly and looked at Han Shao without dodging.

There was not a trace of shyness or reserve in her eyes that was common among women.

He just asked with a slight smile.

"Shao Ge'er, is this true?"

Han Shao finally pulled his hand back with a little force.

This intense movement immediately caused the woman in front of him to moan almost instinctively.

"Your Highness... Your Highness, please forgive me!"

Seeing this fierce and powerful man, who now has a great reputation in the capital of gods as the Liaodong Fierce Tiger, trying to remain calm in front of him.

Ji Zhao's face flushed slightly and her smile deepened.

With a pressing posture, he slowly approached again.

Just like a tigress pacing towards her prey.

Their bodies were almost overlapping, and their warm breath passed by their ears.

"May I ask, Marquis Guanjun, how does it feel to desecrate the Princess of Dayong?"

If we say that Ji Zhao, who had clasped his hands together and looked solemn and dignified, was like the Bodhi Buddhas.

At this moment, she is like a demon that leads people to depravity.

Even though Han Shao had a calm mind, he still couldn't avoid some disturbances.

His aura shook, and he instantly broke free from the tiger's claws and fangs, saying angrily.

"Your Highness! Respect yourself!"

Ji Zhao chuckled, and her laughter was rippling.

"Self-respect?"

As he was speaking, the laughter suddenly stopped.

The whole person returned to his original graceful and dignified state, and his sacred appearance became even more sacred.

"If you really know how I practice, you should know what the Ming Wang means to me."

Shakya is the present.

Maitreya is the future.

All Buddhas and Bodhisattvas have these two aspects in their bodies.

Compassion for all.

Both were angry.

The latter is the Ming King.

"If you are the Ming King, you and I are one."

"If that's the case, why should I show any respect in front of you?"

Ji Zhao looked serious, as if he was saying something that was a matter of course.

How could Han Shao understand her method of cultivation?

However, after hearing what she said, he subconsciously responded.

"The birth of Maitreya, the birth of the Ming King?"

He just said it casually.

After all, when similarities appear one after another, people can't help but compare the two to each other.

When Ji Zhao heard these short eight words, his eyes lit up.

Before this, she just regarded the power behind her as a sharp blade hidden in her arms.

Do something secretive and shady.

But the eight words that Han Shao blurted out at this time suddenly gave her a huge inspiration.

Just like the Huang Tian Dao who caused chaos in the Eight States by shouting "Cang Tian is dead, Huang Tian should be established"...

But when Ji Zhao thought about it again, he felt that this matter was inappropriate.

After all, what she wanted was to revive Dayong, not to destroy everything that existed and rebuild Dayong in ruins.

The price is too high, she won’t take it!
However, Ji Zhao was not discouraged. At least with these eight words, her desire to rule the world in the future would have more sacredness and legality!

Realizing this, Ji Zhao, who had originally only regarded the position of Ming Wang as a bargaining chip, looked at Han Shao with burning eyes.

A thought suddenly came to my mind.

"Is this really destiny?"

Maybe...it is destined that this person is my destined king!
Seeing Ji Zhao staring at him without saying anything, his eyes flickered.

Han Shao said.

"I just said this casually, Your Highness, don't take it to heart."

Ji Zhao shook his head and smiled faintly.

"No, you said it very well."

"In this case, are you willing to be the king of this palace?"

Han Shao heard this but still did not answer immediately.

Instead, he frowned and looked thoughtful.

But the more he did this, the more it showed that he was moved.

So Ji Zhao was not impatient and just waited quietly for his final answer.

After a moment, Han Shao finally spoke.

"Your Highness, do you want to create a Buddhist kingdom in this world?"

Han Shao's question was somewhat beyond Ji Zhao's expectations.

As if she had noticed some of Han Shao's fear, Ji Zhao smiled.

"Shao Ge'er thinks it's inappropriate?"

Han Shao said decisively.

"This way can only govern people's hearts, not the country."

"If Your Highness has great ambitions, please think twice!"

His words undoubtedly meant that he was standing from Ji Zhao's perspective and making plans for her.

But Buddhism cannot govern a country.

This point coincides with Ji Zhao's.

The fact that he could see through this was enough to prove that he was not just a pure warrior.

Ji Zhao felt quite pleasantly surprised, and his gaze towards Han Shao became even softer.

After a brief thought, she decided to be honest.

"Don't worry, Shao Ge'er. I know what is a weapon and what is a way."

What she meant was that she merely regarded the power behind her, whose exact origin was still unknown, as a means to achieve her ultimate goal.

It is not really about creating a Buddhist kingdom on earth.

Han Shao seemed to finally feel relieved after hearing this.

He sighed slowly.

"Your Highness is so sincere that I am ashamed."

As he spoke, he chuckled under Ji Zhao's eager gaze.

"In this case, how about I make a gentleman's agreement with Your Highness?"

As he didn't agree directly again, Ji Zhao was somewhat disappointed.

However, Ji Zhao also knew that warriors like these would not act until they saw the rabbit.

After all, fighting on the battlefield and charging into battle means risking your life and blood every moment.

So after adjusting his emotions a little, Ji Zhao said calmly.

"Shao Ge'er, why don't you tell me about it?"

Han Shao's face was full of sincerity.

"If Your Highness really reaches that point in the future, I can do my best to help Your Highness once."

"This can be regarded as repaying the favor that Your Highness has helped me to get out of trouble in front of His Majesty this time."

"As for the rest, let's take it one step at a time, how about that?"

Ji Zhao understood what Han Shao meant.

He still wouldn't submit to her.

At least for the current situation, he is unwilling to do so. That is why he said "take one step at a time and see what happens".

Although Ji Zhao was somewhat unwilling, looking at Han Shao's seemingly calm but actually determined eyes, she could only accept it temporarily.

After all, Han Shao's words left a loophole and gave her a little hope.

There is a long time to come, and with this guy's flamboyant personality, it is inevitable that he will come to her for help again next time.

wrong!

Waiting for him to come to me for help would be too passive.

She could have been more proactive and made this guy owe her more favors!

As time goes by, as favors accumulate, the things he promises will inevitably increase.

Even if you say you are unwilling to yield, what difference will the final result make?
Thinking of this, Ji Zhao's mouth corners suddenly curled up slowly.

The look he gave Han Shao was as if he was looking at a poor prey that was struggling helplessly under his claws.

After a moment, he finally pretended to be helpless.

"Shao Ge'er's stinginess really makes me look at him with new eyes."

As he said this, he looked meaningfully at Han Shao's hand, which seemed to still have the warmth from his chest.

Then he continued.

"But I believe that only time can reveal a person's true character."

"As time goes by, one day, you and I will be able to be honest with each other."

Han Shao always felt that this woman's "being honest" was a bit improper.

But he has no evidence.

"In that case, is this matter settled?"

Ji Zhao nodded.

"I just hope Shao Ge'er is not the kind of person who breaks his promise and gets rich."

Han Shao laughed when he heard this.

"Your Highness, trust me."

The same two words "trust me" fell into Ji Zhao's ears, and she was also stunned.

Then he looked at Han Shao with a playful look.

"Shao Ge'er learns very quickly."

Han Shao curled his lips secretly when he heard this.

It's not about learning quickly.

But you and I are just the same kind of people.

He is also an expert at making promises.

Seeing that the two sides had reached initial mutual trust, Han Shao took the opportunity to speak.

"I have been here for a long time. If Your Highness has nothing else to say, I will take my leave."

As he said this, he intended to break away from this body constructed by pen and ink.

But at this time, Ji Zhao interrupted.

"Hold on."

Han Shao was wondering when he saw Ji Zhao waving the wide sleeves of her golden phoenix robe.

Then the entire secret realm of the Dharma Realm was imprisoned.

Han Shao, who was somewhat confused about what this woman meant, frowned slightly.

But then he saw that bright, graceful and beautiful face getting closer and closer to his sight.

When their eyes met, their lips felt warm and separated immediately after touching.

"You have tasted me, so I must taste you, too, to be fair."

Ji Zhao raised his eyes and spoke calmly.

"It's a pity that fake things are fake and they don't taste good."

When saying this, Ji Zhao put his hands on his chest, his tone somewhat dissatisfied.

But Han Shao vaguely saw a bit of attachment and reluctance in those bright eyes, which seemed like an illusion.

"Fight this battle well. When we reach the capital of the gods in the future, I will definitely take revenge on you for what I have done to you..."

After she finished speaking, without giving Han Shao a chance to speak again, she gently pushed Han Shao's chest with her bare hands.

"Go ahead, I'll keep an eye on you."

……

Youbei, Champion City.

Han Shao subconsciously wiped his lips, as if savoring the brief but almost intense warmth.

But the reality is only the coldness and stiffness brought by the cold wind.

The feeling of time and space interweaving at this moment actually made him lose his mind for a moment.

Until the shouts and cries of killing that had been echoing all around for eight consecutive days and nights shook the universe and restrained all senses.

Han Shaocai let out a leisurely laugh.

When the sun and the moon are in the sky, it is called Zhao.

The name is quite appropriate.

"It seems that the empress also claims to be the reincarnation of Maitreya..."

Han Shao sighed in his heart.

At this moment, this world and the other world are indeed like a pair of flowers blooming in two long rivers of time.

This also led to Han Shao always being able to see the shadow of another world in this world.

And I often have some inexplicable feelings and nostalgia because of this.

However, after putting aside these sentimental emotions, the smile on Han Shao's lips gradually faded.

Judging from what the Zhao family ancestor accidentally revealed last time, behind Huang Tiandao, in addition to Shangguan Ding and those aristocratic families, there seems to be the shadow of Taoism.

In this light, what about Ji Zhao?

Is it also a chess piece thrown out by Buddhism?
Han Shao had reason to be suspicious.

Although from what Ji Zhao said, it seems that the secret force behind her is clearly at odds with the Buddhist holy land, the Great Zen Temple.

But who knows whether the two are related in a face-to-face and substance-to-sake relationship?
Han Shao even had a vague feeling that the two holy places seemed to be trying something.

Tao country?

Buddhist country?

Does this mean you don't want to continue looking down on the world and want to change the way you play?
A cold and playful smile appeared on Han Shao's lips.

Lu Yan, who had no idea what his lord was thinking, was puzzled when he saw Han Shao suddenly laughing for no apparent reason.

But at this moment he didn't care about these things, he clasped his fists and walked forward and said.

"My Lord, the barbarian dogs' attack is getting more intense, and the soldiers of the heavy armored battalion can no longer hold on."

Compared to the wild dogs taking turns to fight.

The heavy armor battalion had fewer soldiers and had to guard four gates.

Even though there were times for rotation and rest, the continuous fighting day and night made it difficult for the soldiers to replenish their true energy and essence even if they had those "sacrifices".

The double fatigue of body and mind cannot be eliminated.

On this battlefield, one thought can mean life or death, and the slightest mistake can separate life and death.

The casualties inevitably increased.

Lu Yan said this and then made a suggestion.

"Should we draw some people from the cavalry camps to help?"

Han Shao thought for a moment and refused after hearing this.

"No."

In this battle, he not only wants to win!
And we have to win big!
If we want to win a decisive victory against these barbarians, we must ensure the strength of our cavalry.

Otherwise, once they spread out their four legs and run away in all directions, how can we talk about a great victory?
Hearing Han Shao's almost cold-blooded answer, Lu Yan sighed in his heart.

But he never dared to disobey Han Shao's words, so even though he knew that Han Shao's decision would undoubtedly lead to the death of his comrades in the Heavy Armor Battalion, he still didn't dare to say anything.

I can only bow my head and nod.

Just when he was about to go to the top of the city to provide support, Han Shao stopped him.

"Give armor to those noble families in the city! Let them take over!"

"In addition, we will offer a large sum of money to recruit high-level monks in the city to assist us!"

Hearing Han Shao's words, Lu Yan was stunned for a moment, then spoke anxiously.

"My Lord! What's the use of those people? They will collapse at the first blow!"

On the battlefield, what is being competed for is organization, obedience, and the will to fight.

Even the brotherhood and tacit understanding of life and death.

This is completely different from street fights or even fighting in the underworld.

Letting such a mob of guerrillas go up, not only will they most likely die, but they will also hinder the war situation.

Han Shao certainly knew this too.

So he did not refute Lu Yan's words, but just looked at Lu Yan coldly.

"Send your personal guard battalion to the city to supervise the battle."

"Those who fight to the death will be rewarded generously! Those who dare to retreat even a step will be killed!"

"The rest is up to them to choose."

A number of noble families, including the Chen family of Zhuo County, have been lingering in Youbei for so many years, and they have taken taxes, wealth, and spiritual supplies without any restrictions.

Now that someone is about to die, how can you just sit back and watch? How can such a good thing happen?

As for those high-level monks in the city, he paid money to buy their lives. There must be brave men under a huge reward.

After death, there will naturally be no complaints.

After hearing Han Shao's order, Lu Yan hesitated for a moment, but finally obeyed the order and left.

Compared with his comrades who were in the same batch as Zhen Liao Jia, he would rather those irrelevant people die.

This has nothing to do with being cold-blooded or not.

It only has to do with human nature, whether close or distant.

Lu Yan walked quickly, he had to be quick!

Every instant of speed may result in fewer deaths on the city walls!

Because enough people have died!

……

(End of this chapter)