Zhou Qingqing snorted lightly, but he knew that what he said was probably just a joke, but he couldn't help but feel some inexplicable throbbing in his heart.

Because she wiped her body and felt a lot more comfortable, Zhou Qingqing slept very peacefully in the second half of the night, and she didn't wake up until the dawn of the day when the busy and noisy sound came outside.

It was rare for Qin Zhen not to wake up first, Zhou Qingqing was groping to sit up, and a voice came from outside: "Report to the prince!" ”

"What?" Qin Zhen opened his eyes, looked at Zhou Qingqing who was sitting up, took her hand, and stood up with her.

"The 20,000 army of the four princesses is about to arrive."

The corners of Qin Zhen's lips were slightly hooked, and his face showed joy: "Okay, as soon as the fourth princess arrives, let her come to see me immediately." ”

He got up and fetched water, washed himself and Zhou Qingqing, and then led her to the tent where the proceedings were held.

General Yu and several others are already in the account. Qin Zhen glanced at the account and ordered: "General Yu, I found out carefully, probably an official position such as a school captain, and there is a crescent scar on my chin, you have someone to find it out immediately." ”

General Yu pondered for a moment: "Don't look for it, I know who it is, it's Captain Cheng Yu." ”

Qin Zhen didn't have any impression of this person, frowned and asked, "Where is he?" Bring it to me right away. ”

General Yu coughed lightly: "He applied to go to the canyon mountain the day before yesterday, and there was a report in front of him yesterday, saying that he was attacked by Beizhao and died." ”

Qin Zhen chuckled: "This death is really timely." He sighed again. It doesn't matter if he dies or fakes his death, the four princesses' 20,000 reinforcements will arrive soon, and I don't have the patience to go down with Beizhao. All the previous methods of warfare have been overturned, and I will change from defense to offense, and I will fight quickly. ”

General Yu said tentatively: "But even if we add 20,000 reinforcements from the fourth princess, I'm afraid we won't be more than Northern Zhao in number." ”

Qin Zhen glanced at him: "So you think we will continue to defend, and when our bows and arrows are exhausted, then Beizhao will break through the canyon, and we will be able to face it head-on." ”

General Yu touched his forehead and did not have zài sweat: "What the prince said is, but what I am worried about is that since there are Northern Zhao spies in our army, the other party is very familiar with our combat methods, if we change from defense to attack, I am afraid that we will not be able to take advantage." ”

Qin Zhen said: "I will personally go into battle with the fourth princess to command, even if they are familiar with our combat routines, I don't believe they can take advantage of it." ”

At this time, the dusty fourth princess Qin Luo rushed over with a sword, and she happened to hear his words outside the account, opened the curtain and said: "Third brother, you are seriously injured and have not recovered, how can you personally lead the troops to fight?" I'll just go into battle alone. ”

Qin Zhen looked at her: "Fourth sister! You must not underestimate the enemy, Beizhao is no better than the opponents you usually encountered, even if our brothers and sisters go into battle together, they may not necessarily win, not to mention that you are alone, isn't this nonsense! ”

Qin Luo stomped his feet anxiously: "When I went all the way east, I had already heard about the situation here, and I knew that Northern Zhao was not simple. But you're still hurt, how can you get on it? ”

General Yu clenched his fists and knelt down: "Please think twice, if the prince goes into battle in person, there will be no one in the rear." The subordinates knew that they shouldn't say this, but what if they ...... In case Northern Zhao breaks through, I am afraid that the consequences will be unimaginable. ”

Feng Xiao also knelt down: "What General Yu said is extremely true, and I hope that the prince will think twice." ”

Qin Zhen frowned, the soft sword in his hand moved, and Zhou Qingqing beside him said in a low voice: "Lord Wang......"

He sighed, what General Yu said, how did he not know. This is just an attempt to break the boat, but no one can say for sure about the war. If he led his troops to attack, he was defeated in the hands of Northern Zhao. Then this last line of defense, I'm afraid it will be difficult to protect.

Qin Zhen thought for a long time, and suddenly looked at Nie Jin, who was standing silently on the side, let go of Zhou Qingqing's hand, walked in front of him, and clasped his fists: "Nie Guard, my Xiqin is in danger, and I beg to help us." ”

Qin Luo frowned and said, "Third brother, why are you asking for a guard?" ”

Qin Zhen said: "Everyone doesn't know, Nie Huwei used to be the deputy general of the king of Dingxi County in Southern Zhou, and he has defeated our Western Qin army with few victories several times. The most important thing is that I believe that the combat methods of the Nie guards are completely unfamiliar to Northern Zhao. If Nie Huwei was willing to help, Western Qin would have a much better chance of repelling the Northern Zhao army. ”

Qin Luo looked at Nie Jin, who was expressionless, and frowned, but he didn't know how to refute it.

Feng Xiao said in a low voice: "Lord Wang, Nie's guards are from the Southern Zhou Dynasty, but I am afraid that the soldiers will not listen to his command." ”

Qin Zhen said: "This is not a problem, if Nie Escort agrees to my reluctant request, I will temporarily hand over the talisman and lead the troops in my name, I don't think anyone will dare not listen." ”

General Yu knelt down again: "Lord Wang, the soldier talisman is the soul of the soldiers, and it is not in harmony with the rules to give it to outsiders." ”

Qin Zhen said with a cold face: "Is it important to have rules now, or is it important to repel the Northern Zhao army?" ”

General Yu was speechless.

Qin Zhen said to Nie Jin again: "I hope that Nie's guards will agree to my reluctant request." Now the Western Qin and Southern Zhou are discussing peace, one is prosperous, and the other is lost. I'm afraid that the target of Beizhao is not just our Western Qin. ”

Nie Jin hesitated for a moment: "It is an honor for Nie to trust the prince of Nengdi so much, it's just ......" He walked up to Zhou Qingqing and hugged his fists, "Miss, Ah Jin is all at your disposal." ”

Zhou Qingqing was silent for a moment: "Ah Jin, this matter is not trivial, I don't know how to fight." However, the prince is right, now the Western Qin and Southern Zhou are one family, and the Northern Zhao is ambitious, if they succeed this time, even if the Western Qin is not broken, there will be endless troubles in the future. You must know the situation better than I do. However, whether you accept the prince's talisman or not, this is your personal matter, and it is all up to you to decide. ”

Nie Jin hesitated for a while, and finally knelt down on one knee in front of Qin Zhen: "If the prince can trust him, hand over the talisman to me." I can't guarantee that this battle will be won, but I will do my best. ”

Qin Zhen breathed a sigh of relief quietly, put the talisman on his body in his hand, and said to General Yu: "You and Nie Jin arrange to send troops, declare Nie Jin as General Zuo, and order the whole army. ”

General Yu clenched his fists and snorted, and stretched out his hand to Nie Jin to signal: "General Nie, please!" ”

Zhou Qingqing heard the footsteps of the two walking out and shouted, "Ah Jin! ”

"Yes, Miss!" Nie Jin clenched his fists back to her.

"I want you to come back to me alive and unscathed."

"Yes!"

When General Yu and Nie Jin went out, Qin Luo said, "Third brother, I will also go and prepare to arrange the troops." She turned her head and took two steps, and said, "Third sister-in-law, I want to see how capable this guard of yours is." ”

Zhou Qingqing was worried about Nie Jin and ignored her words.

There were only three people left in the house.

Qin Zhen saw that her face turned pale, and shook her hand: "Qingqing, I know that letting Nie Jin fight for our Western Qin is unreasonable and unreasonable, but the current situation is critical, even if I can bring my injuries to the battle, but if I fail, this camp will be in danger, and as soon as the camp is broken, Beizhao will be able to drive straight in." I have to stay here and defend the last line of defense. ”

Zhou Qingqing nodded: "I understand." ”

Qin Zhen pursed his lips and was silent for a moment: "I promise you, if something really happens to Nie Jin, I will send you back to Southern Zhou and reunite you with your family, and the alliance between Qin and Zhou is still valid." ”

Zhou Qingqing's mind was a little confused: "What's the use of talking about this now, Nie Jin can win the battle and come back safely, so that I can rest assured." ”

Qin Zhen snorted: "I think you know Nie Jin's ability better than me, he will be fine." ”

Feng Xiao, who was on the side, also interjected at the right time: "Don't worry, the princess, the prince has always been very accurate in knowing people, since he can hand over the talisman to Nie Guard, it means that he will definitely live up to expectations." ”

Zhou Qingqing sighed: "I hope so." ”

Qin Zhen hugged her in his arms: "Thank you just now!" ”

Zhou Qingqing said angrily: "Thank me for what?" ”

Qin Zhen said: "If you hadn't said those words, Nie Jin was afraid that he would not be willing to agree to my request." ”

Zhou Qingqing said: "You are wrong, Nie Jin is the most assertive and determined person I have ever met, and what decision he makes must be based on his own decision." ”

Feng Xiao silently looked at the two people hugging each other, her eyes moved inexplicably, and she clasped her fists and whispered: "Lord Wang, if it's okay, I'll go out first." ”

Qin Zhen waved his hand: "You go and arrange the deployment of troops in the battle camp, if Northern Zhao really breaks through Nie Jin and the fourth princess, we will fight them to the death here." ”

Feng Xiao said: "My subordinates understand. ”

Only then did Zhou Qingqing react and slightly pushed away the person holding him.

"Shy?" Qin Zhen joked.

Zhou Qingqing frowned slightly, and said angrily: "When is it, you still have the heart to joke." ”

Qin Zhen took a moment: "Okay, no kidding." Then think about it, if we win this time and we go back to Xijing, what do you want? ”

Zhou Qingqing shook his head: "Let's wait for Nie Jin to come back." ”

Qin Zhen said with a smile: "You said that if Nie Jin comes back, how about I formally ask the imperial brother to make him General Zuo?" ”

Zhou Qingqing said: "Nie Jin has a weak temperament and is not keen on fame and fortune, let alone the official position of Western Qin, he will not agree." I went into battle for you today, but I was forced by the form. ”

Qin Zhen nodded thoughtfully and didn't say anything more. The two of them were speechless for a while.

And Nie Jin, who was worried about Zhou Qingqing, had already held the talisman and began to arrange troops and attack towards the canyon. He had been away from the field for so many years that he could hardly remember what it was like to be a horse in those years.

But in today's Western Qin war camp, when he stepped on the high-headed horse, held the reins in one hand, and held the talisman in the other, looking at the thousands of troops and horses behind him, the long-lost heroism came spontaneously. I thought that the spirit that had disappeared a long time ago came to my heart for a while.

It's just that his chest is still inevitably lost, as a native of the Southern Zhou Dynasty, it was the Western Qin Army that allowed him to regain his old pride. This is probably the most ridiculous thing he has ever experienced in his life.

The canyon is only dozens of zhang wide, and there are not many parallel soldiers and horses, Nie Jin and Qin Luo rode in front of the front, and behind were tens of thousands of troops.

Fighting in this narrow road requires not only combat power, but more importantly, tactics.

Qin Luo looked at Nie Jin, who was expressionless, and raised his head unruly: "You are holding the martial king's talisman, which represents Qin Zhen, the commander of Western Qin, and I will listen to your command." ”

Nie Jin chuckled: "Thank you, Fourth Princess." ”