On the day of returning home, at the first light of dawn, urgent news from the frontier shook the palace like thunder - the barbarian cavalry trampled on the border, and the war drums shook the sky.
Jiang Yao, the iron-blooded general, didn't even have time to say much to his newlywed wife before he put on his armor and took up his spear and led his troops on the expedition.
And Song Jiao, carrying the original owner's unfulfilled wish, has quietly joined the expeditionary team.
Jiang Yao has handed over all the affairs of the capital to his confidant Shan Ye to ensure that they are handled properly.
However, he was filled with helplessness and confusion about Song Jiao's decision to join the army.
What did this woman say to the emperor that not only was she allowed to join the army in the war, but she was also appointed as deputy general?
Did she know that if she didn't have real talent and knowledge, how could she win the support of the people for the position of deputy general? What's more, she was a woman!
In order to let her understand that the battlefield is not a joke, Jiang Yao specifically instructed his subordinates not to treat Song Jiao as his wife, but just as an ordinary soldier.
As soon as these words were spoken, a burst of contemptuous laughter rang out all around, but Song Jiao just smiled indifferently, with her own thoughts in her mind.
If she counted the time she spent in the small world, she had experienced thousands of years of ups and downs. How could she have the same knowledge as these mortal children?
On the third day of the march, the troops were crossing desolate mountains and wilderness. The soldiers were exhausted. Jiang Yao was about to order a rest when Song Jiao suddenly rode up on horseback, her expression solemn. "We must not stop now. We must immediately head north to the abyss. There are at least 100,000 enemy troops lying in ambush ahead!"
Jiang Yao frowned upon hearing this, his eyes filled with disbelief: "Why do you think I would believe you?"
Song Jiao did not answer. She flashed in front of Jiang Yao's horse and struck him with lightning speed, knocking him off his horse.
She looked around and said in a calm and authoritative tone: "Now, do you choose to move on or stay here?"
Jiang Yao struggled to stand up, his eyes burning with anger: "Tao Qingyue, this is a battlefield, not a joke!"
"Give the order!" Song Jiao's voice was as cold as the wind. "Today, either you die here, or you follow me. Choose for yourself, three... two..."
Jiang Yao's anger was frightened by Song Jiao's determination. He knew very well that if the news that he couldn't even beat a woman spread back to the capital, how would he save his face?
So, he gritted his teeth and shouted an order: "Everyone, immediately head north and march into the abyss!"
When the generals heard this, they were all stunned. They couldn't believe that their general would obey the orders of a woman and act in this way.
However, military orders were as heavy as a mountain and they had to obey, but they secretly wondered in their hearts, how would this war end?
As the team moved quickly, dust flew among the barren mountains.
But military orders are as firm as a mountain. Despite their doubts, the soldiers still quickly moved with Jiang Yao.
Just after they walked twenty miles, a spy came back staggering, covered in blood, and reported breathlessly: "General, fortunately we evacuated in time. There were already 100,000 enemy troops ambushed in our original base. Otherwise..." At this point, the spy's voice trembled and he could hardly continue. Fear and relief were intertwined on his tired face.
When Jiang Yao heard this, he secretly rejoiced in his heart. At the same time, he glanced at Song Jiao. The contempt in his eyes was gone, replaced by a bit of respect and confusion.
He was about to open his mouth to express his gratitude, but Song Jiao interrupted him: "Quickly select thirty elite soldiers to follow me, and the rest of you will march thirty miles along the abyss. You will find a flat road to cross it."
"What are you going to do?" Jiang Yao asked, his brows full of worry.
Song Jiao lightly jumped onto the horse, looking heroic and dashing, and said only: "Just follow the established route to support the border, and I will take care of the rest."
After he finished speaking, the sound of horse hooves rose and dust rose up, leaving Jiang Yao standing there, looking at the figure walking away, feeling mixed emotions.
This was the first time he met such a unique woman. In the end, he selected thirty warriors as ordered. Although he was puzzled, he chose to trust her.
Song Jiao led the thirty riders, like ghosts in the night, and returned silently to their previous place.
Jiang Yao looked at the direction they were going, and his confusion grew even stronger. What exactly was Song Jiao trying to do?
The mountain road was rugged and the moonlight was dim. Although the thirty warriors had doubts about Song Jiao's orders, military orders were as firm as a mountain and no one objected.
When the group reached halfway up the mountain, they were terrified by the sight before them - there were flames all over the sky below the mountain, and the enemy's tents were dotted like stars, stretching out in an endless stream.
"Deputy General, we came back to..." A warrior couldn't help but ask, with a hint of uneasiness in his voice.
Song Jiao stood on horseback, sword in hand. Her gaze was like a torch, and her tone was calm yet revealed an unquestionable majesty: "You all wait here. When I send out the signal flare, I will descend the mountain to finish off the enemy. Remember, be silent and decisive."
After she finished speaking, she flashed her body, displayed her lightness skills, and like a shadow in the night wind, she lightly jumped to the top of the mountain.
Before everyone could react, they heard a deafening roar from the top of the mountain. Then, huge rocks rolled over, like the sky collapsing and the earth splitting, and roared down the steep hillside, heading straight for the enemy camp.
At that moment, the roar echoed in the valley, and the fire and stone rain intertwined into a thrilling picture.
In just a moment, the torches at the foot of the mountain became increasingly sparse, like extinguished stars, until they disappeared completely.
Immediately afterwards, a flash of green light pierced the darkness in the night sky. It was the signal flare sent by Song Jiao, like the brightest star in the night sky, guiding the direction of the warriors.
None of the thirty brave riders dared to stop for a moment. They all rode down on their horses. The sound of their horses' hooves was like the beating of war drums. They quickly joined the battle and made the final move on the remaining enemies.
Amidst the flash of swords and the shadow of sabers, enemies fell one after another, and their blood dyed the mountains and fields red, but it also reflected the bravery and fearlessness of the warriors.
As soon as the sky turned pale, this thrilling battle came to an end.
All the ambushed enemies were completely eliminated without exception.
Miraculously, the warriors led by Song Jiao suffered no casualties, which is simply unbelievable.
The eyes that everyone looked at Song Jiao no longer had the initial contempt and disdain, but were replaced by full respect and admiration.
She stood on the top of the mountain, her clothes fluttering in the wind, like a fairy descending to earth. Her otherworldly temperament made people feel awe.
After dealing with the aftermath here, it only took them half a day to catch up with Jiang Yao's main force.
When Jiang Yao and everyone saw them return safely and heard that they had annihilated a full 100,000 enemy troops, they were all shocked and stunned. Then thunderous cheers broke out in the army, morale was high, and people were excited.
Jiang Yao looked at Song Jiao with complicated eyes. He found that he was becoming increasingly unable to see through this woman.
"So you knew there was an ambush there from the beginning?" he couldn't help but ask, his tone filled with surprise and curiosity.
Song Jiao turned around, her eyes deep, still maintaining that indifference and mystery, "Don't ask what you shouldn't ask. You just need to know that everything I do is entrusted by others! That's all."
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