Ai Zijun sat at the simple wooden table, holding a quill pen tightly in his hand. After careful consideration, he wrote a concise and clear command on the rough paper. His handwriting was strong and powerful, and every word revealed his determination and wisdom.
Ai Zijun ordered his deputy to gather all the cavalry and not to engage the Slavic army again, but simply to follow them.
After finishing writing, Ai Zijun carefully folded the paper, stuffed it into the envelope, and sealed it with wax.
Ai Zijun stood up and handed the envelope to Elena.
"Please deliver this letter to my camp to ensure my orders are conveyed."
Elena took the envelope, her expression serious, her brows slightly furrowed, as if she were weighing the envelope in her hand.
Her gaze was as sharp as a hawk's as she carefully examined the letter, confirming that Ai Zijun had not included any unnecessary orders.
"Are you sure there's no other trickery involved?" Elena's voice carried a hint of doubt, and her eyes flashed with vigilance.
Ai Zijun smiled slightly, his smile carrying a hint of confidence and frankness: "Elena, I, Ai Zijun, always keep my word. The letter contains only my orders, nothing else."
Elena nodded, a hint of relief in her eyes, and then instructed her guard to deliver the envelope to Ai Zijun's camp. The guard took the envelope, saluted, and quickly turned and left, his figure disappearing swiftly into the shadows of the tent.
Ai Zijun's gaze followed the guard's figure into the distance, his heart filled with complex emotions.
He knew that sending this letter meant the end of the war and also a new beginning.
"The wheels of war have stopped, and the dawn of peace is about to arrive." Ai Zijun's voice was deep and powerful, and his eyes shone with anticipation for the future.
Elena stood beside him, her eyes filled with determination and resolve.
“Ai Zijun, although we were once adversaries, I hope that after the war ends, we can work together to protect the peace of this land.”
Ai Zijun smiled and nodded slightly: "Don't worry, we won't be rivals anymore, because you will become my queen."
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On the walls of Novgorod, a biting wind howled. Chen Zhennan stood atop the walls, his gaze sharp as he surveyed every inch of the land above and below.
During the siege, gunfire erupted in less than half a minute, which aroused a strange sense of doubt in his heart.
"What's going on?" Chen Zhennan's voice was tinged with confusion, and his eyes gleamed with a thirst for knowledge.
Yan Shiyu stood next to Chen Zhennan, pointing to the bell on the ground and the arrow stuck in the wall; these details were particularly striking in the sunlight.
"During the siege, the brothers who climbed the city walls triggered these devices. The Slavic soldiers defending the city discovered the team members on the walls immediately and had no choice but to open fire."
Yan Shiyu's voice carried a hint of admiration, as if he were describing a brilliant plan.
Chen Zhennan responded with an "oh," a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.
Since he came into this world, he has never encountered such a clever opponent.
"Shiyu, remember these techniques. You might need them in the future. Although they're just clever tricks, I have to admit they're very effective."
His words carried a hint of self-deprecation and a hint of approval, as if he were admitting that he had underestimated his opponent.
Chen Zhennan told Yan Shiyu to learn from these experiences and lessons. Although the special forces are invincible, there will definitely be times when they are on the defensive. These small details are still very important.
Yan Shiyu nodded emphatically, his eyes filled with determination and understanding. "General, I understand."
As the two were talking, a team member suddenly ran up from the city wall, panting as he approached Chen Zhennan. His expression showed a hint of anxiety and tension.
"Reporting to the Commander, the Prince of Zhenbei made a bet with the Slavic female marshal Elena and is now trapped in her military camp." The team member's voice was urgent, conveying a message that was extremely pressing.
Chen Zhennan's face darkened, and a hint of worry and anger flashed in his eyes.
"What? Ai Zijun was actually trapped by Elena?" His voice was filled with disbelief, as if he were questioning the authenticity of the news.
Yan Shiyu's expression also turned serious, his eyes filled with tension and worry. "General, we must find a way to rescue the Prince of Zhenbei."
On the city wall, Chen Zhennan's gaze was as sharp as a hawk's, his eyes sparkling with curiosity about the unknown and anticipation for the upcoming battle.
He turned around to face his teammates who were running up to him, panting.
"What bet did Ai Zijun and Elena make?" Chen Zhennan's voice carried a hint of inquiry, and his eyes gleamed with eagerness for the mystery to be revealed.
The team member hurriedly replied, his voice tinged with tension and urgency: "It is said that the Prince of Zhenbei said that if Novgorod could send even a single grain of food to Elena, the Prince of Zhenbei would give his life for her. If Ivanov is captured alive by you, Commander-in-Chief, then Elena will marry the Prince of Zhenbei."
Upon hearing his subordinate's words, Chen Zhennan immediately curled up the corners of his mouth and chuckled.
His smile held a hint of smugness and a touch of cunning, as if he were watching a captivating drama.
"What an interesting bet," Chen Zhennan said with a hint of amusement.
"Issue the order that Chen Zexu lead 90,000 Northeast Army soldiers to defend Novgorod. Not a single grain of food is to be sent out, otherwise Ai Zijun will have no further orders!"
Upon hearing this, the messenger hurriedly turned and ran towards the foot of the city wall. His figure quickly disappeared into the shadows of the city wall, relaying Chen Zhennan's order to Chen Zexu.
Chen Zhennan turned to look at Yan Shiyu and said with a light smile, "Send the order: take Ivanov with you, leave a thousand special forces soldiers to assist Chen Zexu in defending the city, and the rest of you come with me to find Elena. Let Ai Zijun marry her first!"
Upon hearing Chen Zhennan's order, Yan Shiyu couldn't help but chuckle. His smile held a hint of mockery and a touch of surprise, as if he were watching a spectacular drama.
"I never expected the Commander to be so concerned about Ai Zijun's marriage." Yan Shiyu's words carried a hint of teasing.
Chen Zhennan smiled slightly, his smile carrying a hint of confidence and a touch of cunning: "Ai Zijun is not only our comrade-in-arms, but also our brother. We will naturally do our best for his life's important matter."
"I'll go prepare right away!"
After saying that, Yan Shiyu hurriedly turned around and strode towards the foot of the city wall. His figure quickly disappeared on the stone steps of the city wall.
Half an hour later, the special forces team was assembled. Ivanov and Petrov were stuffed into the carriage, their faces showing a mixture of resentment and fear, knowing that their fate was no longer in their own hands.
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