Chapter 214 Meng Liang Jiao

Zan Before dawn, the tightly closed gate on the north side of Yanmen Pass quietly opened, and a team of warriors in black ink armor, riding horses with muzzles and cotton cloth wrapped around their four legs, quietly went out of the pass and headed west under the cover of night.

Fearing that the princess's riding skills were not good enough and she would fall off the horse during the night march on the difficult mountain road, Qin Wang Zhao Defang took Luo Li to ride with him. The black cloud covered the snow precious horse with two people, and ran in front of the team without any effort.

Luo Li wore a cotton mask to block the cold wind that went straight into her nose and mouth, and Qin Wang wrapped her tightly in his cloak. Although she was wrapped tightly in front, she didn't suffer too much with Qin Wang, the human-shaped heater, at her back.

It was almost noon, and the snow-covered peaks on both sides looked like a fairyland in the thin mist.

Two thousand elite Moyun cavalrymen marched on the narrow and rugged valley path without any sound of horses or neighing, like a black ghost army on the way to take the enemy to Yanluo Palace.

A lieutenant general sent by Yang Yanzhao to serve as a guide looked back at this disciplined and skilled army on horseback, with an expression of admiration and respect in his eyes.

Seeing His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin riding his horse to his side, the burly lieutenant general with a full beard stole a glance at the princess in the prince's arms, secretly muttering the four words "beauty brings disaster".

In such an adventurous surprise attack, the God of War, His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin, who is always brave and wise, actually wants to bring his silly princess with him. Isn't he afraid that his soldiers will be dissatisfied and affect their morale?

Seeing His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin's eyes sweeping over him, the general was frightened and his face straightened, and he suppressed the thoughts of complaint in his heart.

He said respectfully: "Your Highness the Prince of Qin, after leaving this valley, we will bypass two big towns and it is still 180 miles away from Shuozhou."

The King of Qin nodded, "Set up camp at the end of the valley to rest, and then take the main road to march after dark, and rush to the valley east of Shuozhou city before dawn tomorrow."

Luo Li's eyes saw from the hood that the silly big general was carrying a large purple-red gourd on his back, and asked curiously: "This general..." General, this big gourd of yours is very beautiful, is it filled with fine wine?"

The silly big general was asked rudely by the silly princess, which made him feel uncomfortable. He tried to restrain his dissatisfaction and replied in a muffled voice, "Reporting to the princess, the big gourd behind me is not filled with fine wine, it is a weapon for me to kill the enemy!"

The big red gourd, a weapon to kill the enemy, a general under Yang Yanzhao, Luo Li had a flash of inspiration in his mind and his eyes lit up!

"Meng Liang! Where is Jiao Zan?"

The silly big general was stunned! Confused by the silly princess's sudden shout, "Jiao Zan is in the Yanmen Pass military camp, Princess, do you know General Meng Liang?"

Luo Li patted the dark cloud-covered horse's head excitedly, "Yes! I've known him for a thousand years... Ah! No, this princess has long heard of the great reputations of Generals Meng Liang and Jiao Zan for their bravery and invincibility when I was in the capital. It's like thunder in my ears!"

Meng Liang was a little embarrassed by the silly princess' compliment, and his cold and wooden brows softened immediately. "Princess, are Jiao Zan and I really that famous? Has it spread to the ears of the people in Beijing?"

Luo Li, who was talking nonsense again in excitement, warned herself not to speak without thinking again. She spoke word by word in a steady and calm manner: "Although the people in Beijing like to eat, drink, have fun, and indulge in romance, they are also grateful, admire, and respect the soldiers on the front line from the bottom of their hearts.

The peaceful years are because someone is carrying the heavy burden forward. The dignitaries and ordinary people in the rear can enjoy a comfortable life because of you soldiers in the front. Fight bravely and guard the border.

Therefore, the people of Beijing respect the brave and invincible soldiers on the frontier and often say your names. Generals Meng Liang and Jiao Zan are often mentioned with admiration by countless people. Your heroic deeds are widely spread in the restaurants and teahouses of Beijing.

When I saw the iconic red gourd behind you, General Meng, I called out your name. Because of the praises of countless people in Beijing, I knew General Meng early on."

Meng Liang's heart was sour and warm, and he was so moved that he almost shed tears.

The silly general Meng Liang's eyes were filled with tears, and his voice was choked with sobs, "I didn't expect that the people in the rear could understand and respect us soldiers who fought desperately on the front line. It's worth it! It's worth it! Even if it means risking my life and dying on the battlefield, Meng Liang's life is worth it!"

Qin Wang Zhao Defang was originally laughing in his heart at the nonsense of the princess. After hearing Meng Liang's heartfelt words of emotion after being moved by the princess' nonsense, he couldn't help but feel heavy and sad.

These soldiers who have been stationed in the bitter and cold borders for many years and fought bravely against the enemy's invasion with their lives, were moved and satisfied to be understood by the people in the rear they protected.

However, how many of those who enjoy a comfortable life in the rear will truly understand and care about the soldiers on the front line?

Luo Li also thought of this, and felt a little heavy and sad. She looked at the burly Meng Liang sincerely and said, "General Meng Liang, you and the soldiers on the front line are all heroes!"

Meng Liang listened and smiled generously, "Meng Liang, on behalf of the soldiers on the front line, thank the princess for the honor."

At this moment, in the heart of General Meng Liang, the silly princess who was "a disaster of beauty" suddenly turned into a fairy who was smart, beautiful, holy and kind.

The corners of Qin Wang Zhao Defang's lips curled up, and he tightened his arms around the princess with respect, pride, pity and doting, wishing to put the smart and lovely sweetheart into his body.

In order to hide the whereabouts of the army, they dared not cook after setting up camp. The soldiers ate the frozen, hard, cold dry food and meat jerky with cold water.

After two consecutive cold meals, Luo Li's delicate stomach was already suffering.

Qin Wang Zhao Defang looked at Luo Li chewing meat jerky with heartache, and said softly: "Why don't you drink a few sips of white wine to warm your stomach!"

Luo Li shook her head firmly and swallowed the chewed meat jerky in her mouth, "No! It is a military rule not to drink alcohol during wartime. As a soldier, I can't make an exception."

Meng Liang's eyes were full of admiration and respect. He didn't expect that the seemingly fragile Qin Wangfei was actually a determined soldier.

Pang Ying came to Luo Li with her big knife on her back, clasped her fists and saluted respectfully, "Captain, Mulan'er and Siyu have made the bed in the tent, please go and rest for a while!"

"Okay! I'll go and warm up." Luo Li stood up, stomped her feet that were frozen and painful as if bitten by a cat, and walked to the small tent that had just been set up next to her.

"Captain? What is the position of captain?" Meng Liang asked curiously, nudging Yun Yi with his elbow.

Yun Yi was thinking about how to answer, so he fooled Meng Liang.

The King of Qin said, "The princess has eighteen female bodyguards around her, and captain is their respectful title for the princess."