Concubine's Survival Handbook

Chapter 359 Arriving at the border
However, within a few dozen days, the second prince ordered 2 horses and made some preparations. As the saying goes, soldiers and horses go before they move food and grass.The second prince naturally knew this truth, and at the same time ordered the soldiers, he also asked the Ministry of War to prepare food and grass.

Although Qi Guo's actions were a little rushed, they were not too sudden.After recuperating for so long, Qi Guo naturally wanted to counterattack.

At that time, because of the lack of ability of Qi State, he still wanted to dominate the world, and lost the war with Zhao State, so he had no choice but to send Chen Zhi to Zhao State as a hostage.

Thinking of the tragic situation back then, and seeing the handsome appearance of the second prince now, who seemed to ignore anyone, Chen Zhi couldn't help but sneered.

But after being stable for a few years, you feel that you can make a comeback?The second prince is stupid, so are all the ministers in the court also stupid?Although Chen Zhi had not been in Qi State for a long time, Chen Zhi would not believe that his father would raise useless people.

The second prince's marching speed was very fast. He rested during the day and marched at night every day. Every time he set up camp, he would be in a no-man's land.

The purpose is to fear that Zhao Guo will find out, and now Zhao Guo has only just begun to increase its troops and stationed at the border.If it takes a long time, when there are enough people in Zhao Guo, they will definitely take the initiative to commit crimes.

Originally, the cost of food and clothing when marching in the military camp was much different from what the second prince used in the palace. Many people thought that the second prince might not get used to it. After a few words, he didn't say anything more.

There is also a general who came with the second prince. Although no one has fought with the second prince in the court, but anyway, it is the first time for the second prince to go to the battlefield. I am afraid there are many people who do not understand. place.

Therefore, the emperor still arranged for a general who had been on the battlefield to accompany him, the second prince was the deputy general, and the general was the main general.

Under normal circumstances, the second prince will lead the way, and in emergencies, the general will have the full power to call the shots.The second prince himself understood in his heart why the emperor had arranged this person for him, so he simply didn't make things difficult for the general.

The general's surname is Li, and his name is Shang. He is almost forty years old, and he is also a strong general. When he fought Zhao Guo last time, Li Shang was only in his 20s, and he also experienced that war.

Li Shang seems to be the kind of person who does things neatly. No matter what the second prince orders, as long as it is within the normal range, Li Shang doesn't care. It's like there is no such person around the second prince.

The second prince was also very satisfied with Li Shang's performance, with such an obedient person, he would avoid trouble.Although the second prince has a noble status, his reputation in the army is naturally not as good as Li Shang who trains with the soldiers every day.

Now, Li Shang has no intention of objecting to any of the second prince's orders. The second prince is naturally in the army like a fish in water, and all food and clothing are given priority to the second prince.There is no emperor to suppress the second prince, and there is no brother around to plot against him. Naturally, it is much more comfortable than in the palace.

After marching for tens of days, we were already very close to the border. At this time, Li Shang asked the second prince what he thought: "Second prince, in two or three days, we will arrive at the border. I wonder what the second prince thinks?"

The second prince was sitting on the main seat of the military tent, and Li Shang was sitting on the chair under his left hand. When the second prince heard Li Shang's question, he laughed and said, "My Highness wants to arrive at the border at night, When Zhao Guo was unprepared, he was caught off guard. General Li thinks it's okay?"

Hearing the second prince's answer, Li Shang frowned slightly. They were originally marching upside down day and night. If they attacked Zhao Guo as soon as they arrived at the border, the enemy would be well rested and full of energy, but he just arrived here because he was exhausted. At this time, it is really inappropriate to use my shortcomings to attack the other's strengths.

Although Li Shang didn't want to offend the second prince, he was also unwilling to let so many people die on the spot because of the second prince's immature idea, so he could only express his own opinion.

"I think that our army was exhausted when we first arrived at the border, while the enemy army has been resting, and their energy and strength are strong. Moreover, we are still not sure how many enemy troops there are. If we attack rashly like this , is really inappropriate, I hope His Royal Highness the Second Prince think twice."

As soon as Li Shang finished speaking, the second prince's face changed. Originally, Li Shang never cared about the second prince's affairs during this time. The second prince still thought Li Shang was sensible. Now seeing Li Shang oppose him, he couldn't help being a little unhappy.

Although the second prince is a lieutenant general, he also knows what the army wants. If he can't convince the generals, no matter what he says, others will not carry it out.

Therefore, although the second prince was unhappy, he didn't dare to give Li Shang any more embarrassment. The second prince's face softened slightly, looked at Li Shang, and said slowly: "What General Li said is true, but my highness still I think we should strike first, even though we attacked Zhao State as soon as we arrived, we are not as restful as Zhao State's soldiers and horses, but our advantage is that the opponent does not know our existence."

"If we can't attack that day, then this advantage will be lost. Then, how can we preemptively strike."

The second prince's words also made some sense, Li Shang lowered his head and thought for a while, and thought that although the second prince's words had some truth, there was something wrong.

First of all, one's own side doesn't know the opponent's strength, so they attack rashly. If the opponent's troops are not many, even if they are unprepared, it will have no effect.

Furthermore, if one's side is exhausted, the other side is full of energy, so even if one's side attacks the past, there may not be any advantages to take advantage of.

Moreover, the second prince's approach is acceptable for a small army.However, there are now 2 horses, so it is really not advisable to sneak attack.

"Your Highness, Second Prince, anyway, I do not agree to attack rashly. Your Highness, we still want to understand the situation at the border before we make plans!" Li Shang felt that no matter what the Second Prince said, he could not let the Second Prince act rashly.

Being opposed by Li Shang again, the second prince couldn't hold back his face. Although not many people saw it now, there were only a few soldiers guarding in the tent.The second prince still felt that Li Shang didn't save face for him.

However, no matter what the second prince said, Li Shang did not change his mind, making the second prince angry and unable to say anything.

Why can't Li Shang see that the second prince is angry, but Li Shang can't let the second prince do whatever he wants, he has to think about the brothers who came out with him.

Li Shang had no choice but to explain to the second prince again and again, hoping that the second prince could understand his thoughts.If it is really impossible to make the second prince change his opinion, Li Shang can only pretend that he doesn't know what the second prince is thinking.

(End of this chapter)