Chapter 326 Everything is ready, only the north wind is missing
The next day at night.
"Report! Five thousand Xianbei Tuoba tribe members have reached Mingshui, blocking Zhizhi Chanyu's retreat."
"The Southern Xiongnu warriors surrounded us from the rear."
"All the manpower at Yumen Pass is ready to go and await deployment at any time!"
Inside the central military camp, everyone's eyes were fixed on He Zhaojun. If the weather cooperated tonight, and the land froze overnight, the Dark Water would no longer be a natural barrier for Zhizhi Chanyu and his men, but a clear path to their deaths.
Even into the night, a gentle southerly wind still blew. Although the temperature had dropped, it was still far from freezing. The soldiers and civilians at Yumen Pass quietly gazed at the night sky, awaiting the next plan from these young commanders.
"Oh...I guess there's no hope."
"Yes, it's a good idea, but according to the solar terms, it will take at least half a month."
"The generals are too young. The average age of the leaders of the Central Army is only twenty-three. Young people are still too impulsive."
He Zhaojun ascended the city wall, not missing the chatter. However, among the Five Banners, the Great Water Banner was more adept at observing the weather. Even Jin Yuji's subordinates, who had accompanied the army, were quite certain that the temperature would drop tonight. She preferred to trust these infallible subordinates.
Suddenly, Shao Shang sneezed. He Zhaojun was about to ask something when she felt the edge of the apricot-yellow flag in her hand flying towards her cheek. The flag with golden edges was like a whip in the wind, and He Zhaojun's cheek turned red in an instant.
She didn't care about the pain on her cheek and laughed out loud: "Just in time!" The warm south wind with moisture had turned into a dry and biting north wind. Almost in an instant, everyone felt the biting cold.
Huo Buyi was also delighted. He exchanged a glance with Wen Ziduan, and immediately ordered his troops to march to the Mingshui River, waiting for the ice to freeze three feet thick before crossing the river to fight a decisive battle with Zhizhi Chanyu.
Ti Houshan also placed his right hand on his left chest and bowed deeply to He Zhaojun. "Princess Ancheng, I will soon go to the front line as the vanguard, leading my troops and risking my life in battle with my brother. I ask for nothing more, but can you agree to one condition of mine?"
He Zhaojun smiled. "As agreed, I will expel your brother and his men into the uninhabited lands of the northern desert, protecting you from foreign humiliation for thirty years. I will also open up trade with you to ensure your people don't suffer from starvation and cold. I will also teach them farming and weaving, as well as their written language, to civilize the Southern Xiongnu people. What more could you ask for?"
Ti Houshan knelt on one knee and bowed deeply. "Princess, I will never forget your great kindness. I also know that you and the Third Prince are deeply in love, and I don't want to separate lovers. Therefore, the marriage we mentioned before no longer holds true."
"It's just... I don't have a Que family member to accompany me. Could you please..."
Wen Ziduan couldn't bear to listen any longer. He drew his sword and placed it across Ti Houshan's neck. "Why are you nagging me so much? The princess said she won't be your Que. Don't bother me!"
But Tihoushan, facing the sharp blade, crawled forward two steps, his neck already cut by the sharp blade, and blood flowed out. Wen Ziduan was furious, but he was also afraid that if he really killed Tihoushan, there would be no one to restrain Zhizhi Chanyu, so he had to quickly move the blade away.
"Madam Duan, the person I love is you. I don't care what your identity is. As long as you are willing, you will be the only Que of my Ti Hou Shan!"
Ti Houshan stared at the beautiful lady in front of him. During the time they spent together, he almost regarded Lady Duan as a close friend. Even if she didn't have a prominent status like a princess in the Han Dynasty, he didn't care!
If you don't say some words, you will never be able to say them in this life.
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