The reborn prince can't be pushed down

Chapter 227
"General, don't do it! The whole battalion was on guard last night, and the soldiers were already exhausted. How could they have the strength to contend with Ji Xuan's 10 troops at this moment!"

In the battle last night, although they won almost effortlessly, they only had 5 horses after all.No matter how good their physical strength is, how can they compete with an army of [-]?
Facing everyone's entreaties, Xiao Jingtian just turned around and pointed to the map, "It is true that Yu Pinggu is easy to defend and difficult to attack, but if we are blocked outside the valley, it will be difficult to say who will besiege whom."

"General, we can only block one side, what should they do if they retreat to the other side? In other words, if they stick to the valley, we have nothing to do!"

"Besides, we are in a hurry to go south this time, and the food and grass we brought with us can only support us for another three days. Although His Majesty promised that we would send people to support the food, the food, grass and supplies raised in a short period of time are limited after all. One more day's delay will be harmful to us. more unfavorable."

Xiao Jingtian gave a rare smile, "Ji Xuan and Luo Feng are acting in my name this time, as long as I show up safely, no matter what they do, it will definitely mess up their army's morale."

This time they were able to defeat the vanguard sent by Ji Xuan with almost no damage to their own troops, thanks to the appearance of Xiao Jingtian, which caused the opponent's army to be confused and their morale to fade.

"However, after what happened last night, I don't know if Ji Xuan and Luo Feng have any other way to appease those soldiers."

Xiao Jingtian's eyes were cold, and he said in a deep voice: "So what, no matter how clever he is, a traitor is a traitor, if you are stubborn, don't blame me for not remembering old love."

Several generals looked at each other in blank dismay, knowing that their own generals were hard-spoken and soft-hearted.He seemed to be ruthless last night, but in fact, except for the first few people who had been trying to instigate people's hearts, Xiao Jingtian showed mercy when he made a move. He only wanted to control the enemy and spare their lives as much as possible. .

"Those soldiers who were surrendered regretted it after they returned to the camp. Everyone sacrificed their lives to go to the battlefield together. Who would want to fight their brothers with swords!"

"Let those surrendering troops take the lead, and then dispatch another 1 troops to shout out outside Yuping Valley. The general still meant that. Those who put down their weapons can forget the past. Anyone who successfully persuades them to surrender will be credited!"

"Yes, General."

The soldiers were on guard all night, and the soldiers were somewhat tired. During the time when Xiao Jingtian was discussing matters, no one dared to take off their armor. The soldiers who were on duty almost found a place to sit and rest at random.

After Xiao Jingtian's order was conveyed, everyone dared not neglect it.

Because everyone was originally a soldier guarding the northwest together, some of the soldiers in Xiao Jingtian's camp were familiar with the soldiers who were surrendered, and they had already gone there to scold them.

Those who originally followed Ji Xuan and Luo Feng in the incident knew how much they had been deceived.

"Luo Feng is really nothing. He wants to use us soldiers stationed in Gyeonggi as stepping stones. The armor and robes that are equipped for us are all made of inferior raw materials. The rice in the granary is old rice, and most of it is old. moldy!"

"Fortunately, His Majesty and the Emperor's husband ignored the past and sent an imperial doctor from the Imperial Hospital to treat us for the rash caused by allergies to clothing materials. Your Majesty also subsidized our food, grass and military supplies for our southward trip from the private treasury!"

"Before we had many misunderstandings about His Majesty, we mistakenly regarded fish eyes as pearls!"

Hearing that the brothers poured out their bitterness, the surrendered soldiers were also stunned.

"You said that His Majesty let go of your mistakes and subsidized the military supplies?"

"Why are you lying to me? I still have the marks from the rash on my back!"

A few soldiers got up angrily, "The military supplies that Luo Feng transported to the northwest were not good, but they were not as bad as the ones given to you. The rice grains were not new rice, and the materials of his robes were not as good as before. Said it was because His Majesty withheld military expenditures, so he could only buy these things!"

At first they saw that the troops led by Xiao Jingtian had brand-new armor and excellent weapons, and they felt a little unbalanced.

Luo Feng probably didn't expect that there would be a day when the two sides would confront each other, so his trick of cheating was finally exposed!
"Damn it! If the general hadn't cared about the past, we would have become Luo Feng's victims too!"

For a while, the crowd was furious.

The incorporation of the surrendered troops was completed in a very short period of time, and the whole army quickly pulled out their camps and marched westward.

Before dusk fell, Xiao Jingtian led a large number of troops to station outside Yu Pinggu.

The terrain outside the valley is flat, with a lot of barren sand and little vegetation. Even the soldiers have to go far to fetch water for cooking.

The hinterland of the valley is long and narrow, with steep mountain walls on both sides. In the twilight, it looks like a giant beast lying in the wilderness, opening its mouth to devour people.

The night is coming soon, and the moon is hidden behind the clouds tonight.

The torches in the camp were like dragons, and the soldiers patrolled in an orderly manner.

Not long after, there was a low and hoarse voice singing a cappella at night, the voice was not loud.

"Why don't you say no clothes? The same robes as your son. Wang Yuxing's teacher, repair my spear. I share the same hatred with my son!"

This is "Qin Feng Wuyi" in the Book of Songs, which describes the suitability of fellow robes who live and die together on the battlefield.

At first there was only one person singing, and I didn't know who it was.The desolate lyrics and music evoked the sympathy in the hearts of these soldiers who have been guarding the border together for many years.

"Why don't you say that you have no clothes? You are in the same pool with your son. Wang Yuxing's teacher, repair my spear and halberd. Work together with your son!"

The singing continued, and one after another people sang along with the rhythm, and soon the singing became loud and clear. In this desolate night, it seemed to reach the depths of the heart, and something in the blood was clamoring.

"Why don't you say you have no clothes? I have the same clothes as my son. Wang Yuxing's division, repair my armor and soldiers. Walk with my son!"

Guarding the border for many years and being far away from home, apart from the longing for relatives in my heart, there is more brotherhood for these brothers who were born and died together.

It is an eventful autumn at the border, with constant conflicts, and wars can start at any time. Today we drink a glass of dirty wine and miss our family members thousands of miles away. Tomorrow, we may die in battle and say goodbye forever.

A song "No Clothes", the general's white hair makes his husband cry.

It was Xiao Jingtian and several high-ranking generals who were in the big tent. They were used to seeing life and death, but on such a night, they still couldn't help being aroused by the desolate and helpless lyrics.

At this moment, what flashed through Xiao Jingtian's mind was the image of that woman in the imperial capital worrying about the people of the world.

The hands resting on the handsome table slowly tightened into fists, Xiao Jingtian said coldly: "It's almost done, let people start the next step."

Xiao Jingtian's cold and clear words made those high-ranking generals who were immersed in emotions suddenly sober up, and someone immediately took orders.

Not long after, many Kongming lanterns were released in the camp.

The handwriting on it is not as neat and orderly as a literati, and it is a little crooked. It is these sincere words written by the soldiers of Chicheng who don't read much, and persuade their companions not to be deceived again, and to abandon the dark and turn to the bright.

The Kongming Lanterns wobbled up into the sky, but not long after, arrows shot out like rain, shooting down those limited number of Kongming Lanterns.

At this time, Xiao Jingtian was outside the big tent, looking up at the sky, and saw with his own eyes that the Kongming lanterns carrying hope were shot down one by one.

A sneer curled up on Xiao Jingtian's lips, is he so stubborn?
"General?" Zhao Qian asked without asking for instructions.

Xiao Jingtian waved his hand, "Forget it, don't let up on patrol at night, let the soldiers who have nothing to do let them rest earlier."

Next, Xiao Jingtian returned to the big tent, and wrote official documents at his desk, detailing the affairs here, and prepared to send them to the imperial capital tomorrow.

No matter what, he wanted to quell the chaos caused by him for her.

With a "pop", the candle on the table exploded into a flower.

Xiao Jingtian sealed the letter with wax, put it on the case, and was about to rest when a soldier came in anxiously to report——

"General, General Ji is asking to see you outside the camp!"

Ji Xuan?A trace of astonishment flashed across Xiao Jing's face.

"General Ji came alone, wearing a cloth robe, without armor or weapons. He said that there was a misunderstanding in this matter, and he should clarify it to the general!"

Xiao Jingtian's face was gloomy, could it be that he misunderstood Ji Xuan?

"Let him in!"

Xiao Jingtian raised his chin, returned to the Shuai case, and sat upright with his back straight.

It depends on what Ji Xuan has to say, if there is a misunderstanding, he will plead with Ning Yuezhao, and even, he can take his brother through.

But...Xiao Jingtian's heart sank, after all, he was trying to suppress another thought.

I really hope it's just a misunderstanding!
Not long after, the big tent was lifted, and a 30-year-old man entered with steady steps.

Ji Xuan's facial features were normal, but his eyes were unmatched by ordinary people. Different from Xiao Jingtian's domineering aura, he gave people a feeling of calmness like a mountain.

Following behind Ji Xuan were several generals whose armor had not been removed, and they looked at Ji Xuan warily.

"Brother Tianxian." Ji Xuanchao cupped his hands to Xiao Jingtian, his expression normal, as if this rebellion had never happened.Back then when Xiao Pingyuan hid Xiao Jingtian's identity, everyone thought his name was Xiao Tian.Ji Xuan's current address still uses the old one.

Xiao Jingtian nodded slightly, "Brother Ji." He also still used the old address, hoping that the friendship between them would remain the same.

Ji Xuan glanced at the lieutenants who were surrounded by enemies, and said calmly: "Brothers, what do you mean by looking at Ji like this?"

Lei Jin was impulsive, and immediately yelled: "What do you mean by leading troops northward under the banner of rescuing the general!"

Ji Xuan's complexion changed slightly, with a bit of remorse, and he said bluntly: "That day, Luo Feng said that Brother Tian Xian was killed by His Majesty in the imperial capital, and that the summer armaments he brought under escort were all made of inferior materials. It is said that it is because His Majesty took over the military power of Brother Tianxian, and even took back the unspent part of the previously allocated military expenses, and took it back for redistribution."

"Ji was also angry and anxious at the time, so he lost his sense of propriety and led people northward. Now I know that this move is to injure Brother Tianxian, so I am here to plead guilty!"

After finishing speaking, Ji Xuan lifted the hem of his robe and knelt down on his knees.

"Now you're putting all the blame on Luo Feng, who doesn't know that you and him are in collusion!" Lei Jin said angrily.

Xiao Jingtian got up from behind the handsome case, walked up to Ji Xuan, and asked plainly, "Where is Luo Feng now?"

Ji Xuandao: "Luo Feng has been beheaded by me, and his head is in the cloth bag I just put outside the tent."

Xiao Jingtian's pupils narrowed slightly, judging from Ji Xuan's expression, it shouldn't be a fake.

Immediately ordered someone to check outside the camp, and not long after, a soldier came in with a cloth bag.

Xiao Jingtian was about to take it, but was blocked by Zhao Qianwei, "General, be careful!"

Seeing this, Ji Xuan took the cloth bag, and untied the outer layer of cloth with his own hands, revealing the wooden box inside. After opening the wooden box, it was Luo Feng's head!

(End of this chapter)