Seeing Chu Jinghuai coming in, everyone in the tent stood up quickly.
Ji Xiao struggled to stand up and salute, but Chu Jinghuai reached out to support him and said calmly, "Lord Ji, there's no need to be so polite."
After hearing this, Ji Xiao stopped forcing himself and half-lay down again. Seeing Chu Jinghuai appear here, the worry between his eyebrows dissipated half, and his eyes became more relieved.
Chu Jinghuai walked over to the commander's seat and sat down. After scanning everyone, he asked, "Everyone, how is the Northern Zhao army doing?"
The big tent was so quiet for a moment that only the heavy breathing of the people could be heard.
After a moment, a general hesitated, as if weighing his words, before speaking: "Your Highness, the Northern Zhao army has been engaged in an on-again, off-again battle with us. So far, neither side has gained any advantage. But now that Your Highness has come in person, we will march tomorrow and will surely drive these barbarians out of Daxia."
As soon as these words came out, several people around nodded secretly.
Over the past few months, they had indeed suffered quite a bit of frustration on the battlefield. As the commander, Ji Xiao acted too cautiously, always considering three steps before taking one. Unlike the prince, he would just fight until the enemy surrendered.
However, no matter how much dissatisfaction they felt, they could only endure it. Before the expedition, the prince personally instructed them to obey Ji Xiao's command in everything.
Now that the prince is here, it’s time to be proud.
"Your Majesty, I wonder how many Black Armor Guards you brought with you this time?"
Chu Jinghuai raised his eyebrows slightly and said calmly, "I came here alone, without any soldiers."
As soon as these words were spoken, the tent fell silent. Everyone looked at each other, their eyes filled with surprise, then determination. Who is the prince? He is the war god of Daxia. Black armor guards or not, he will fight.
Ji Xiao thought for a moment and understood why Chu Jinghuai suddenly appeared here. "Your Highness, I'm afraid Bei Zhao will attack the city with all their might in the next few days. In my humble opinion, Bei Zhao probably wants to cooperate with Xi Qi."
When everyone heard that Bei Zhao wanted to cooperate with Xi Qi, they were all confused.
"Your Highness, didn't Xiqi just agree to a marriage alliance with our dynasty? Why are they going back on their word so soon?"
There was a flurry of discussion in the big tent, with confusion and bewilderment on everyone's face.
Chu Jinghuai turned his gaze to Ji Xiao and asked, "What is your opinion, Lord?"
Ji Xiao sat up straighter. Although his face was still pale, his eyes were clear and wise.
He spoke slowly, "Your Highness, from what I know of the Prince of Pingnan, he is a man of great suspicion, arrogance, and extraordinary courage. If he knew I was seriously injured and unable to fully command the army, he would surely see this as an excellent opportunity to attack. He would certainly send troops within the next two days."
Chu Jinghuai nodded slightly. Since negotiations were impossible, this battle must be fought, and it must be resolved quickly. "Pass the order down. The three armies are on high alert and must not slack off in the slightest. Also, do not let the news of my presence spread. Anyone who disobeys this order will be executed."
Everyone responded in unison: "Yes."
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The two armies faced each other, the situation was tense, and an oppressive atmosphere hung heavily over the entire battlefield.
Soldiers on both sides lined up in neat formations, sharp weapons pointed at each other, ready to clash at any moment. However, without the general's command, everyone stood still as if under a spell, only the military flags fluttered in the wind, cheering for the upcoming fierce battle.
The commanders of Daxia and Beizhao stood on the beacon tower, watching and commanding the battle that was about to break out from a high vantage point.
Although the beacon tower was more than a hundred meters away from the battlefield, the murderous aura that came from it made people feel tension and danger in every pore.
The general of Beizhao looked at the Daxia army across from him with a smug look on his face, "Your Highness, it seems that Ji Xiao is seriously injured and cannot recover."
After that, he raised the banner in his hand high and shouted loudly: "Kill!"
In an instant, the peace was shattered. Soldiers from both sides shouted and charged at each other. The clash of weapons, the shouts of soldiers, and the neighing of horses intertwined, and the scene instantly descended into chaos.
Chu Jinghuai blended in among the soldiers. His movements were like a flash of lightning, swift and fierce. He moved effortlessly through the crowd, passing through the layers of Beizhao soldiers' defense in the blink of an eye and charging directly into the presence of the Prince of Pingnan.
Before everyone could react, the sword in his hand had already cleanly and efficiently taken care of the two generals around King Pingnan, with the blade pointing straight at King Pingnan.
Prince Pingnan was startled and leaned back slightly, but he quickly composed himself. "Your Highness Prince Su, since we're already on the battlefield, why are you hiding?"
"Prince Pingnan has good judgment. I admire him."
Prince Pingnan laughed three times. Even though he was dressed as a soldier, he still couldn't hide his arrogance and dominance. Coupled with his unfathomable martial arts, it was hard not to guess.
Prince Pingnan closed his eyes for a moment, then opened them again. His expression grew grave, and he asked in a deep voice, "What is Prince Su's intention in doing this?"
Chu Jinghuai thrust the sword in his hand forward slightly, "This king demands that you withdraw your troops and promise never to invade Daxia again."
"Assholes, are you all dead? Why don't you protect the prince?" Seeing this, the Beizhao general was furious and cursed at the soldiers.
The soldiers looked hesitant. Seeing the prince being pointed at by a sword, they did not dare to act rashly.
It was only then that Prince Pingnan realized he had been tricked by the old man Ji Xiao. He even began to suspect that Ye Nandie was the woman Ji Xiao had sent to deceive him. He gritted his teeth and said, "Prince Su should know why I, Beizhao, sent troops to attack Daxia. If you want me to withdraw my troops, ask my Beizhao soldiers if they agree."
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