"Swords have no eyes on the battlefield. Going to the southwest may be a tough battle. Have you really thought it through?"
Hearing the report from his subordinates, Qi Xu's eyes flashed with surprise, and then he quickly walked out of the tent and asked the group of women in military uniforms outside.
"I've thought it through!" a uniform voice rang out.
"Well, you are indeed a descendant of a general, a heroine!" Qi Xu responded, "I, the king, will grant your request."
"Thank you, Your Highness." The uniform voice sounded again.
The joining of Huang Yuling and others just happened to solve the dilemma that everyone was facing yesterday.
Huang Yuling is the daughter of Deputy General Huang. Although she is a woman, she has appeared in the army frequently in the past two years. Whether she is fighting in the battlefield or discussing sand tables with generals, she has shown courage and strategy, which is remarkable.
In the words of Deputy General Huang, she has the talent to be a general. Unfortunately, there has never been a precedent of a woman serving as a general in the past dynasties. Even if she has such talent, the court will not really give her the opportunity to serve as an official or a general.
At best, she could hide her name and identity among the troops stationed in the north and do her part.
Many generals in the Northern Army knew that Huang Yuling had joined the army, and they also knew how much effort Huang Yuling had put in to persuade Deputy General Huang to take her to the army.
There were also many brave warriors in the Northern Army who had fought with Huang Yuling and knew the power of her spear.
Among the 30,000 troops stationed in the north who assembled this time, there were several centurions and captains who had fought with Huang Yuling before.
It is difficult for women to gain the support of the army, but if this woman is replaced by Huang Yuling, who can knock them down with a spear, it is not impossible.
It depends on whether King You dares to use it.
Why wouldn't Qi Xu dare?
There are also many female leaders in Tianshu Pavilion. As long as you have the ability, you can get to the top, regardless of gender.
The 30,000 troops stationed in the north who followed him to the war just needed a general who was born in the north and could make them trustworthy and convinced.
Huang Yuling volunteered and just solved this urgent problem.
Before leaving, everyone finally reached an agreement in the big tent outside Beiguan City.
In this expedition, King You Qi Xu personally led the 35,000 troops and was regarded as the chief commander. In addition, Liu Shou, the former commander of King You's 5,000 troops, and Huang Yuling, the new commander of the Northern Army, served as deputy generals.
Everything is ready.
The sky brightened.
Outside the Beiguan City, 35,000 soldiers and horses have gathered and are ready to go.
The people of Beiguan City looked at this place from afar, seeing off these heroes who were guarding Dayong, and praying for blessings for His Royal Highness King You, who was trying to keep the north safe and now had to fight for the entire Dayong.
The Wei family also stood in the farewell procession.
In addition to Wei Yunlan, Wei Mingyi will also go with them, cooperating with Wei Yunlan to spread grain seeds and provide experience in managing canals and facilitating field irrigation to various places along the way.
"Be careful when you go out. I won't say anything else. Lan'er, Mingyi, you must return safely." Gao warned carefully.
Xiao Jiayan let go of the hand that was holding the corner of Wei Mingyi's clothes, and with a firm look on his face, he said, "Daddy, Auntie, have a safe journey."
"In a few years, when I grow up, I will travel with you all over Dayong and protect you!"
"Okay, aunt has been waiting for this day." Wei Yunlan smiled and touched his head.
However, she sincerely hoped that by the time Jiayan grew up in a few years, there would be no more natural disasters or wars in Dayong.
By then, the world will be peaceful and people will live in peace. Why would there be a need to fight wars everywhere?
"You are traveling with the army, but after all you are just traveling together. You will definitely stop along the way. Your progress will be slower than that of the main army. How can your safety be guaranteed?" Wei Maolin's eyes were filled with solemnity.
"Father, don't worry. I have arranged for the Tang brothers to bring people to Qingzhou. When we pass through Qingzhou, we will be able to meet up with them. In addition, there is another team of guards from Tianshu Pavilion accompanying us, and Princess Daning will also send someone to accompany us."
Wei Yunlan explained: "However, Princess Daning's men are in Huangzhou. If they have to go to Beiguan, it will delay their journey. She said in the letter that she would let her men go with the Tang brothers and wait for us at the border of Qingzhou."
There was a large army leading the way in front, and his own guards, Tianshu Pavilion, and Princess Daning's men protecting him from behind.
No need to worry about safety.
Wei Maolin breathed a sigh of relief, and the solemn expression on his face faded a little, but the worry in his eyes remained just as strong.
Stroking his beard, he tried not to show his emotions and said calmly and seriously, "Go with peace of mind. Don't worry about your family. Your father and your mother will take good care of the family."
The Si hour has arrived.
The bugle call sounded.
The front team has already set off. Wei Yunlan and Wei Mingyi also bid farewell to their families, mounted their horses, and set off with their team carrying new grain seeds, following the main army.
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From Beiguan to Xiguan, if you take the shortest route, you only need to pass through nine states.
However, they had to first intercept the 20,000-strong Northwest Army led by Peng Yue coming from the west.
It was not known whether it was because Ding and Ji states had received favors from Qi Xu and Qi Xu's men remained there, but Peng Yue deliberately avoided these states on this trip, which resulted in the journey being extended by a few more days.
"After we pass the border between Xingzhou and Qingzhou, we will turn west."
"In five days at most, we will be able to meet the 20,000-man army led by Peng Yue."
At night, in the tent, Huang Yuling unfolded the map, pointed at the states arranged on it and said to Wei Yunlan.
"We'll meet up with other people at the border of Qingzhou. When we reach the next state, we'll stop along the way." Yu Lanqing looked at the unfolded map.
Along the way, they could pass through more than a dozen states. If they stayed in each state for a few days, by the time the army reached the western border, they would only be halfway there.
"It's a pity that I can't see you conquer Xiliang with my own eyes."
Wei Yunlan felt a little regretful.
Huang Yuling grinned and said, "Why not? I will cut off a few heads of the Xiliang generals and bring them back to Beiguan."
Realizing that her words seemed a bit bloody, Huang Yuling smiled awkwardly and continued, "I heard that Xiliang is rich in jade. If we can capture their Xiliang Palace, I will bring back a few boxes of jade from the palace for you."
"And as for me, I will personally bring you some specialties from Xiliang so that you won't regret not being able to visit Xiliang in person." Qiu Yuehua also said.
"Okay, I'll wait for you to come back and give me something." Wei Yunlan smiled gently.
After tonight's talk, the sisters who met in Beiguan would have to wait until the war was completely over before they could get together again.
That would be at least a few months later.
Or perhaps, those who are sitting in this tent today will never be able to gather together again in the future.
The night deepens.
Wei Yunlan raised his cup and drank tea instead of wine, "Yunlan wishes you all a successful start and a triumphant return!"
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