In the empty suburban camp, the evening breeze blew the torches, and the atmosphere was dead silent. Even the patrolling soldiers looked listless.
Shangguan Wanning deliberately changed back into women's clothes and sneaked into the camp under the escort of Huo Gang and two secret guards. The whole process was much easier than she had imagined.
"These people are so lax in guarding. If the enemy launches a night attack, the whole army will be wiped out if we are not careful." The secret guard said in a low voice.
Shangguan Wanning couldn't help but sigh secretly.
She had seen Mu Jingrui lead troops, and if this situation happened, he would definitely punish them severely.
"Miss, we don't know what Jin Ruhong looks like. Since it has come to this, let's catch someone and ask him." Huo Gang suggested.
Shangguan Wanning pondered for a moment and nodded.
Huo Gang quickly grabbed a patrolling soldier and found out Jin Ruhong's residence without much effort.
The group arrived outside Jin Ruhong's military tent, where Jin Ruhong had just finished his meal and was preparing to go to bed.
Suddenly, he felt a gust of breeze rising, a figure flashed by, and a powerful palm force came towards his face.
After all, Jin Ruhong was a veteran in the battlefield, and his reaction was very quick. He dodged sideways while grabbing the opponent's pulse.
The other party seemed to have expected this, and he quickly grabbed his throat with his backhand.
"Who are you? How can you be considered a hero if you attack someone from behind?"
Jin Ruhong is a northern man with a sturdy build, a dark face covered with a beard, and a pair of dark eyes that show stubbornness and a desire to refuse to admit defeat.
"I have no choice. Please don't be offended, Admiral Jin."
Jin Ruhong was stunned.
He heard a clear female voice, and then the curtain of the military tent was lifted, and a stunningly beautiful girl walked in, surrounded by two men.
"Brother Huo."
Shangguan Wanning winked at Huo Gang, and Huo Gang let go of Jin Ruhong, took a few steps back and came to Shangguan Wanning's side.
"Who are you? Do you know that trespassing into the imperial camp is a capital offense?"
Shangguan Wanning smiled slightly, sat down at the table calmly, and looked up at Jin Ruhong.
"Of course I know. But, it doesn't matter if I die. Is Admiral Jin also willing to sacrifice his life for his country in such a cowardly battle?"
Jin Ruhong heard the hidden meaning in Shangguan Wanning's words.
His eyes scanned the three men who followed him.
Any one of them would be one of the best masters in the world, but they seemed to be just followers of this woman.
To be treated like this, this woman must be someone extraordinary.
Jin Ruhong sat down opposite Shangguan Wanning and said with a cold smile: "From what the girl said, you want to help me?"
"good."
"Hahaha." Jin Ruhong laughed, "I'd like to hear more about it."
"I know that the court has enough troops to resist the Turkic army, but it lacks someone to lead the troops. I hope that Lieutenant General Jin can step forward and be that person."
Jin Ruhong's face gradually became gloomy, and his eyes looked even more unfriendly when he looked at Shangguan Wanning.
"I wonder if I am qualified to do so. Everyone knows the current situation. Even if I stand up, what will happen? If I win, the credit will go to the higher-ups. If I lose, my life will be in danger."
"I have read all your experiences, Lieutenant General Jin. Before you were transferred here to serve as a lieutenant general, you once followed Yiyong Hou to fight in battles, and you are a person he trusts very much. You have followed Yiyong Hou for many years, and you must have learned a lot of skills in marching and fighting."
"Besides, with the court's current sufficient food and fodder, and ample manpower, if there is someone who really knows how to lead the troops, it will be difficult to lose."
Jin Ruhong still didn't respond, but just smiled contemptuously.
"You are just a little girl, but you know a lot."
Shangguan Wanning's expression turned serious.
"General Jin, I don't think you want so many of your fellow soldiers to die in vain, right? If you are willing to lead the troops to fight, I promise you that if you win, I will recommend you to the Minister of War and ensure that you have a smooth career in the future; if you lose, I will also ask my father to save your life and give you enough silver."
Jin Ruhong's smile gradually froze, and he looked at Shangguan Wanning carefully again.
"Who are you? You are so arrogant. Do you think you can meet the Minister of War whenever you want?"
"The Minister of War Mu Jingrui is my fiancé, and the Prime Minister Shangguan Yue is my father. The Marquis of Yiyong..." Shangguan Wanning's heart suddenly felt sad, "He is my grandfather. Lieutenant General Jin, I will definitely do what I promised you just now."
Jin Ruhong's expression changed drastically, and his cold eyes gradually became warmer.
"You...are you really the Marquis's granddaughter?"
Zheng Guoxun was very kind to Jin Ruhong and he always felt resentful about his benefactor's death.
Shangguan Wanning took out a jade pendant from her bosom and handed it over. "This is something my grandpa always carried with him. You have followed him for many years, so you should recognize it."
Jin Ruhong took the spread with both hands and examined it carefully. "Yes... This belongs to the Marquis. He said that this was a gift from his daughter on his 40th birthday. He always carries it with him..."
After saying that, Jin Ruhong knelt down.
"Your subordinate greets the princess." Jin Ruhong held the jade pendant in both hands and returned it to Shangguan Wanning. "Princess, please tell me what you want. I will do it even if I die."
"Get up quickly."
Shangguan Wanning helped Jin Ruhong up and said, "The peace of the border and the safety of the people depend on you, Lieutenant General Jin."
Jin Ruhong nodded heavily.
He has always had a heart to serve the country, but he was unlucky. Except for the few years he followed Zheng Guoxun, he was never valued.
After Zheng Guoxun's death, he was ostracized everywhere.
Now, with Shangguan Wanning's guarantee, it was like having Shangguan Yue as a backer. He immediately became energetic.
When the Turkic army was preparing to attack again, Jin Ruhong bravely stood up and volunteered to be the vanguard.
This surprised everyone.
However, everyone would love to have someone willing to take the blame.
Jin Ruhong quickly assembled his troops and led a team of men to meet the Turkic army according to his own deployment.
The battle lasted for a whole morning, and the Turkic troops were forced to flee in all directions. The army won a great victory, and morale was greatly boosted.
"Take this letter back and be sure to hand it over to Jingrui in person." Shangguan Wanning handed the secret letter to the secret guard.
"Miss, do you want to... let the post station take you there? I will stay here to protect you?"
"No, the letter is about the border war, I don't feel comfortable giving it to others."
"Of course, someone will report the border war to the court at an urgent speed of 800 miles."
"I'm worried... not necessarily. In any case, it's better to be safe than sorry. Go ahead and be careful."
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