An inexplicable feeling surged in Xiao Yujue's heart.
He found that Mu Jingrui was indeed an extremely smart and meticulous person.
This deployment of troops can be used for both attack and defense, and it is many times better than Qin Ming's. More importantly, Mu Jingrui understands people's hearts.
Mu Jingrui deliberately revealed his method of defeating the enemy after everyone had left, because he wanted to give the credit to him and let him convince everyone with it.
Xiao Yujue nodded calmly and said, "Okay, I'll do as you say."
After saying that, he immediately gave the order to go to war, letting Mu Jingrui be the vanguard.
In the first battle, Mu Jingrui defeated the group of arrogant bandits with only a small number of troops and casualties, causing heavy casualties.
Xiao Yujue was overjoyed when he heard the news, and morale was boosted. Everyone also had some respect for him as the prince who was leading troops to war for the first time.
In the next few days, Mu Jingrui would give Xiao Yujue advice from time to time. The tacit understanding between the two increased a lot, and the misunderstanding from last time was eased.
"Your Highness, we have almost defeated those bandits and the brothers are exhausted. Why don't we take a few days' rest?" Qin Ming suggested.
Xiao Yujue was a little undecided and looked at Mu Jingrui.
"No, the best strategy is to take advantage of the current situation and wipe out the bandits."
Qin Ming really couldn't stand Mu Jingrui's always cold and arrogant look, but Xiao Yujue seemed to like it.
He was immediately furious, slammed the table and stood up, sneered contemptuously: "What do you know? Fighting is a big deal. Just because you can charge into battle doesn't mean you know how to deploy troops. People are made of flesh and blood. If you don't rest well, how can you have the strength to fight? Do you want your brothers to die in vain?"
Xiao Yujue frowned and thought about it, and felt that what Qin Ming said made sense.
However, he also respected Mu Jingrui's opinion. Since Mu Jingrui said so, there must be a reason.
Xiao Yujue once again dismissed everyone on the pretext of adjourning the meeting, leaving Mu Jingrui alone.
"Do we have to attack? There has been bloodshed in battles these days, so there is nothing wrong with giving the soldiers and generals a break."
Mu Jingrui shook his head.
"Your Highness, you have never had any experience in fighting. Why did the Emperor send you this time?"
Mu Jingrui's question made Xiao Yujue feel a little embarrassed.
Anyone with a discerning eye could tell that he was being plotted against.
"Those who stood against you were expecting to see you make a fool of yourself, and even expected you to die in battle. But now it has gone against their wishes. The victory report has already been sent back to the capital. If we don't win the battle quickly, there will be no problem here, but I'm afraid there will be changes in the court."
As soon as Mu Jingrui finished speaking, Xiao Yujue felt a chill on his back.
He was so blinded by victory that he even forgot to look back.
Mu Jingrui was right. If someone in the court plotted against him, or even cut off his logistical supplies, it would be a disaster for him.
"Jing Rui, you are right. Let's do as you said and pursue the victory."
Xiao Yujue wanted to end the war as soon as possible and return to the capital to avoid unnecessary trouble.
The two men discussed and formulated a battle plan overnight, and the next morning Mu Jingrui led his troops to attack the bandits.
There was always good news coming from the front line, and Xiao Yujue felt much relieved.
In the evening, Xiao Yujue was eating alone in the military tent when he heard shouts of killing. He quickly put down his bowl and chopsticks and ran out to check, only to see that the camp was in chaos and flames were shooting up into the sky.
"What's going on?" Xiao Yujue's heart tightened and he had a bad premonition.
"Your Highness, this is bad. We have been ambushed by the enemy."
Qin Ming ran over, holding a steel knife, his armor stained with blood. In a panic, he asked his men to bring a fast horse and urged, "Hurry up and get on the horse. I will escort you away immediately."
"Leave?" Xiao Yujue looked ahead. The camp was filled with swords and sabers, screams and fighting sounds, which made people shudder. "If I leave, what will happen to the others?"
"Your Highness, please don't worry about it. If you don't leave now, the enemy will come and it will be too late. Whose life here is more precious than yours? I will take you away and meet up with Mu Xianfeng, and then we will discuss the matter."
Xiao Yujue watched the enemy getting closer and closer, and his instinct for survival made him a little more timid.
He also felt that he would be safest only when he was with Mu Jingrui. So, he gritted his teeth, jumped on his horse, and fled the camp with Qin Ming.
At this time, Qin Ming brought seven or eight followers with him. They rode their horses at full speed along the way, and soon they could no longer hear the sound of fighting behind them.
Xiao Yujue followed Qin Ming and rushed forward. The road became more and more remote. At this time, the bright moon in the night sky was blocked by dark clouds, and it was almost pitch black ahead.
"Whoa!"
Xiao Yujue stopped, looked around, and asked, "General Qin, where is this place? If I remember correctly, Jing Rui should be heading south. If we meet up with him, this direction..."
Qin Ming also stopped at this time. Several of his followers moved closer to him, and there seemed to be a strange light in their eyes.
Xiao Yujue's heart skipped a beat.
He secretly clenched his fists and his whole body became tense and alert.
"Your Highness, you read it right. This direction is not the south, but the west. I thought... it would be closer to the Western Pure Land, so that you can be reborn sooner."
Xiao Yujue's face darkened and he secretly gathered his true energy in his palm.
"Qin Ming, you are so brave."
"Hmph, don't put on airs like a prince in front of me. In my eyes, you are nothing but a waste. When you die, you know who will be held responsible for this. "
As soon as he finished speaking, Qin Ming waved his arm, and the seven or eight followers beside him jumped up from their horses and attacked Xiao Yujue.
Xiao Yujue dodged by somersaulting in the air, but at that moment he didn't even have a weapon in his hand. He had to fight against seven or eight masters with his bare hands, and he was obviously at a disadvantage.
After dozens of rounds, his arm suddenly hurt and blood flowed.
"Xiao Yujue, just accept your fate."
Qin Ming raised his sword and stabbed Xiao Yujue in the chest.
Xiao Yujue was filled with despair. He had never thought that after so many years of scheming in the court, he would not die, but now his death would be so simple and clear.
"ah!"
A scream interrupted Xiao Yujue's thoughts. A flying knife shot out and pierced Qin Ming's body from the back, and he fell to the ground and died.
"who?"
Upon seeing this, several followers immediately rushed towards the direction where the flying knife came from.
Several more flying knives were shot out, and a figure jumped out from the darkness, jumped to Xiao Yujue's side, grabbed his clothes on his shoulders, and quickly fled.
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