Outside the palace, the second prince looked at Pang Xiong and asked curiously, "General Pang, who is this Chen Rui?" Why make him a vanguard general? ”

To tell the truth, Chen Ren was very jealous, he took the initiative to ask for orders to join the army, but it turned out that he was really with the army, and he didn't even have a position of one and a half officials, but this Chen Rui was appointed as a vanguard general by his father, and he was not a little higher than him.

Pang Xiong shook his head and said, "I don't know, but getting rid of him is beneficial to the second prince." ”

Although His Majesty didn't tell him why he wanted to get rid of Chen Rui, but seeing the reaction of the princess just now, he also guessed a few points, if it was really as he guessed, it would definitely be beneficial to get rid of him to the second prince.

Of course, the reason why he said it was also to make the second prince kill Chen Rui, two people always have more ways than one person, isn't it? Although this is not a difficult thing to do, it is still not to be taken lightly and cannot live up to His Majesty's trust.

The second prince was stunned when he heard this, his eyes flashed slightly, as if he had thought of something, and it seemed that he was almost something, but it didn't matter, as long as it was not good for him, it would be better to get rid of it.

Chen Rui was stunned when he learned that he was going to go on the expedition as a pioneer general, to be honest, this news was still a bit sudden and a little caught off guard for him, although he knew that he had touched the interests of some people because of her, and he was prepared for them to deal with him, but he didn't expect it to be like this.

Let him, a man who has never led a soldier, be a vanguard general, although it is easy to get rid of him, but they didn't think that they had insight into their intentions and then surrendered to the enemy?

Although it will not make him appear too important on the battlefield, but how he says it is also his own person, for the deployment of defense, the deployment of troops is naturally clear, if he surrenders to the enemy, it is very likely to cause the defeat of the Chu State, the damage of hundreds of thousands of soldiers and civilians, the fall of dozens of cities, and even the collapse of the situation of the Chu State, the defeat of this battle.

Can they afford such a price? Or are they confident that they can stop him? Or do you think he can't find out what they're trying to do? Or did he guess that he wouldn't have defected even if he knew their intentions?

Yes, it is impossible for him to surrender to the enemy, even if they are unkind, but the people he loves are in the state of Chu, and he can't bear the pain of being separated from them and being a passerby from now on.

But he didn't let himself have an accident, so how to solve this game?

As a deserter? No, then they can kill him in a grand manner, even if they can survive under the protection of the Qin Palace, they can still be with her, but how can he bear to put all the pressure on her? Enjoy her protection with peace of mind?

Even if she was willing, he was unwilling, he wanted to stand by her side openly, and he wanted to make everyone in the world feel that he was worthy of her.

Instead of spitting on it, a good flower is inserted in the cow dung, although this is the jealousy of others, but he has no other big goal in this life, I wish this.

Not going is disrespectful to the decree, and it is also the same as running away, so you must go, how can you avoid their assassination and protect yourself?

The barracks must absolutely obey orders, and if the main general wants to harm him, he can't resist, it's really a headache!

Moreover, the soldiers under him may also be the people of the main general, and it is not too easy to isolate him and harm him.

The three people in the room all fell into deep thought, and for a while, they could hear the needle dropping, and suddenly Qin Qingyao said: "The edict only said that you should be the vanguard, but it did not say that you can't prepare your own generals, and the King of Qin still has 50,000 troops in Xiangcheng, so you can naturally take it with you." ”

Murong Yan's eyes lit up and said, "Yes, what Yao'er said is right, Rui'er, you bring the 50,000 troops with you, don't ask for meritorious service, there is no problem in saving your life." ”

"The 50,000 army is guarding Xiangcheng, if I take them all, it will inevitably cause Xiangcheng to be empty, and when Wei Liang's spies send the news back, what should they do if they take the opportunity to attack Xiangcheng? It is not difficult for a small number of strange soldiers to come to Xiangcheng unknowingly," Chen Rui shook his head and said, "So I can't take them all, just 20,000!" Leave 30,000 troops to guard Yuxiang City, and Uncle Qin and I can rest assured. ”。

"Thirty thousand," Qin Qingyao said: "I can rest assured that you will bring 30,000 troops to Xiangcheng, leaving 20,000 troops in Xiangcheng, plus more than 10,000 local garrisons, it is enough to defend Xiangcheng." ”

"Yao'er is right, Xiangcheng City has thick walls, even if there are only 20,000 troops, it can resist the onslaught of 200,000 troops for several days, and these days are enough for Zihao and them to come back to help." Murong Yan also said.

Chen Rui pondered for a while and then nodded and said, "Okay, I'll take 30,000 troops forward." ”

After Murong Yan glanced at them, she said, "I'll arrange it." ”

The little couple haven't seen each other for almost ten years, and it's not easy to get together, but they will be separated in a few days, and I don't know how long it will take, maybe this war will end in a few months, maybe it will end in a few years, they naturally have a lot to say, of course time is reserved for them.

Chen Rui looked at Qin Qingyao, who was obviously not in a high mood, and said with a smile: "I am the god of war, I am the god of the army, I am invincible, you can wait for me at home to return with great victory and become famous all over the world." When the time comes, take me out, you will also have face. ”

"You're just going to talk on paper," Qin Qingyao glanced at him and said, "But don't forget to promise me something." ”

"That's natural, in addition to being good at fighting, I'm a person who re-promises, and I will never forget what I promised you."

This person still has it, but he also knows that he doesn't want to worry about himself, Qin Qingyao looked at him and said, "It's not that you want to remember, but that you want to do it." ”

"That's nature." Chen Rui kept the road.

Qin Qingyao sighed lightly, her beautiful face carried a hint of sorrow, and said, "I'm really reluctant to part with you!" Why don't I go with you? ”

This idea suddenly popped up, and it took root in Qin Qingyao's mind irrepressibly, and the more she thought about it, the more feasible she felt, after all, she was not a delicate little woman!

However, Chen Rui cut it off, and he said solemnly: "No, on the battlefield, the sword has no eyes, so dangerous I don't allow you to go, what if there is something?" Even if you are injured a little, I feel distressed when you suffer a little, and I will never allow you to go. ”

Qin Qingyao pursed her delicate red lips and said, "But you are also going to endure hardships and experience dangers!" Why don't you let me go? ”

Chen Rui also felt that his tone was too heavy just now, and said softly. "I can't help it! But you don't have to worry, with my ability, none of them can help me. If you go, I'll be worried, and I'll be distracted, and it's taboo to be distracted on the battlefield! ”

"So you dislike me?"

"No, no, how is it possible, I just dislike myself and I won't dislike you!"

"But that's what you mean."

……

After talking, the two of them were in a much better mood, Chen Rui naturally wrapped his arms around her waist, held her in his arms, smelled the refreshing fragrance on her body, felt peaceful in his heart, and muttered: "With your world, how can I be willing to let myself leave?" ”

Qin Qingyao didn't struggle, the corners of her mouth were filled with charming arcs, her beautiful eyes were as bright as stars, and she murmured. "Me too,"

This day passed extremely fast, and the fast Chen Rui was reluctant to fall asleep, he just wanted to look at her more, but he fell asleep unconsciously under her light coaxing.

Looking at his quiet sleeping face, Qin Qingyao chuckled and said, "Fool." ”

Xuan Su walked in lightly and said softly: "County Lord, you should go to bed early!" ”

"What time is it?"

"Sub-hour."

The next day, Chen Rui woke up, the light fragrance in the room remained, he smelled this beautiful smell, thinking that although the two were not as close as lovers yesterday, there was a lot of progress, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously showed a smile.

When I got up and put on my robe, I walked into the yard and heard a voice, "Have you slept enough?" ”

Chen Rui turned his head to look and saw her walking into the courtyard from the outside, her face was still so beautiful, and her skin was so delicate, but her moist eyes had a trace of imperceptible tiredness.

Chen Rui walked quickly to her and hugged her, frowned and said, "Why don't you have a good rest?" ”

Qin Qingyao was a little dazed by Chen Rui's sudden actions, although they were an unmarried couple and looked like a couple, but in the past, they got along more like friends, rarely had intimate actions, hugged only twice, and held hands very rarely, but let him succeed.

After reacting, he struggled slightly and said, "I'm not tired, you let me down." ”

Then he said a little coquettishly: "I'll rest when you're gone, I promise." ”

"Can't lie to me." Chen Rui said that he was willing to stay a little longer.

"Hmm!" Qin Qingyao nodded.

Chen Rui put her down, and after the two finished breakfast together and talked, Zhao Ran came over to pass the word and asked them to go to the front hall.

In the front hall, Murong Yan is naturally sitting on the main seat, and sitting on this guest seat is a middle-aged man, who looks a little tall, because he is sitting, he can't visually measure his height, but even if he is sitting, he is much taller than ordinary people, but the most unforgettable thing is that there is a scar on his bronzed cheek that is close to three inches, like a sword mark, and like a knife wound, but only one thing is certain, this knife or sword almost killed him.

But now it has added a bit of ferocity to him, it is possible to scare off the enemy on the battlefield, the facial features are clearly outlined, if there is no scar, he must be a handsome man, but now he has become fierce, wearing armor, you don't need to think much to know that this is the commander of the remaining 50,000 Qin troops in Xiangcheng.

When he saw Chen Rui and Qin Qingyao walking in hand in hand, his eyes were fixed and thoughtful.

Murong Yan introduced: "This is General Mu, and the 50,000 troops in Xiangcheng are under his command. ”

Chen Rui saluted: "I've seen General Mu." ”

Mu Huwei nodded, in response.

Chen Rui smiled bitterly, most of the people in the army are relatively straightforward, and if they look down on them, they look down on them.

Murong Yan frowned when she saw this scene, and said: "General Mu, this is Chen Rui, and he is also Qingyao's fiancé, the prince and my son-in-law, you divide 30,000 soldiers with him to protect his safety, understand?" ”

"Princess, has Gongzi Chen been on the battlefield?" Mu Huwei asked.

Murong Yan shook her head and said, "I haven't been on the battlefield. ”

Mu Huwei then asked, "Then who can guarantee the safety of my 30,000 soldiers?" ”

Murong Yan said lightly: "General Mu rest assured, Rui'er is smart, and he will not let the soldiers lose their lives in vain." ”

"With all due respect, the battlefield is not child's play, if you rashly let an inexperienced person command the army, the consequences are unpredictable, please think twice." Mu Huwei said solemnly, he didn't have any prejudice against Chen Rui, but to tell the truth, if the people on the battlefield blindly commanded, not only would his subordinates lose their lives, but even he would be unpredictable.

Murong Yan also knew this truth, and couldn't help but show a deep groan.

Mu Huwei continued: "If you let Chen Gongzi have the name of commanding the army first, but without the real power to command, let the generals who have the amazing command of the troops to lead the troops can ensure the safety of Chen Gongzi, and not let the soldiers die in vain." ”

"This ......," Murong Yan couldn't help but show hesitation on her face.

At this time, Chen Rui said: "Auntie, just do what General Mu said." ”

"Alright then!" Murong Yan said: "But General Mu must remember that he must protect Rui'er's safety. ”

"Don't worry, princess, we will swear to protect the safety of Gongzi Chen."

Murong Yan nodded reassuringly.

Qin Qingyao handed him the armor and the handsome horse that had been prepared for him, and said, "I don't allow you to have anything." ”

"Okay," Chen Rui nodded solemnly, hugged her lightly, then turned over and took Zhang Ning to follow Mu Huwei to the barracks.

Along the way, Mu Huwei didn't say much, and Chen Rui could also feel his rejection of himself, so he didn't find himself bored, he didn't say anything all the way, and in less than half an hour after leaving the city, he saw tents like mountain bags, endlessly.

This is the garrison of the 200,000 troops of the Qin army, but because the 150,000 troops left the garrison and went to the border to defend against the enemy, it seemed a lot empty.

The majestic sound of martial arts exercises came from the school field, showing the extraordinaryness of this army, of course, this army is indeed very extraordinary, Chen Rui heard about this army in Xiangcheng.

This is a hundred battles of the lion, from the previous King of Qin began to form, just as the Qin King's personal guard, it has shown its invincible momentum, and this Qin King has developed this Qin army to the peak, the number of people has expanded more than ten times, after hundreds of battles, large and small, few defeats, and defeat is also a small defeat, and did not have any impact on this Qin army.

The Tengjia Army, which swept through the Red Robe Army of Jing State and Hou Shu that year, almost relied on these 200,000 Qin troops to defeat the entire territory of Jing State and Hou Shu.

Of course, this is also due to the decline of their national strength and the weakening of their army's combat strength, but it is enough to prove their combat strength.

Now, even in the face of the Wei Ironclad Army, it is not much inferior.

In a sense, this is a private army, and such a large-scale private army is still a lion in a hundred battles, which shows the trust of the Chu Emperor in the King of Qin, but it is precisely because of this that he wants to marry the King of Qin to consolidate the relationship between the two families, and at the same time, it is also to let the next Chu Emperor better take over the power and stabilize the country.

However, Chen Rui disrupted the plan, and it is no wonder that Emperor Chu is quick to get rid of him.

Along the way, all the sergeants saluted Mu Huwei, and at the same time cast strange glances at Chen Rui.

When he came to the big tent of the Chinese army, he instructed the guards and soldiers: "Go and invite the generals to come to the big tent of the Chinese army to discuss matters." ”

"Yes," the soldier replied in a sonorous voice.

Walking into the big tent, Mu Huwei made a gesture of invitation and said, "Chen Gongzi, please take a seat." ”

Chen Rui thanked him and sat down.

After a while, many burly men in armor poured into the tent, and after they saw the salute, although they were surprised to see Chen Rui, they didn't say much, which shows the words of military discipline.

After bringing many generals to Qi, Mu Huwei said: "In the name of the princess, 30,000 troops are divided to protect Chen Gongzi, I don't know which general is willing to take on this important task?" ”

After the generals glanced at each other, one of the generals arched his hand and said: "General Mu, I am waiting for 50,000 troops to protect the safety of Xiangcheng, if we divide 30,000 troops, what about the safety of Xiangcheng?" ”

"Yes! General Mu, our army is guarding Xiangcheng on the orders of the prince, if Xiangcheng is lost, how should we face the prince? ”

"Xiangcheng is the top priority, how can you lightly divide the troops?"

The crowd chimed in.

Chen Rui was not surprised to see this scene, the brave soldiers would be as difficult to tame as the fierce horse.

Mu Huwei glanced around quite majestically, and the generals hurriedly shut up, and after they quieted down, Mu Huwei said, "Do the generals want to disobey the princess's orders?" ”

"We don't dare," the generals said in unison.

"Since you don't dare, then divide the troops!"

Seeing that the generals were silent, Mu Huwei said: "If you don't want to, I'll order the troops." ”

"General, just to protect a yellow-mouthed child, why do you need 30,000 soldiers?" The general, who had just been the first to speak, spoke up again.