Gu Xuebin and Su Jinyao stopped at the same time, and the two looked ahead together, considering whether to continue to move forward or change their route and strategy.

Just as he was thinking about it, he saw several horses appear on the road ahead, and one of the horses running in front of him was holding a large flag. It was a bright yellow flag, embroidered with white moire ruyi lace, and a large golden-red word "Che" was embroidered in the center.

When Su Jinyao saw the flag, she turned her head and asked Gu Xuebin, "That's our people?" ”

Gu Xuebin nodded and explained: "As long as it is not a secret agent sent out to inquire about the news, each team that comes and goes will have a letter flag. The flag is also embroidered with my name, so as not to be injured by mistake. The size of this flag seems to be that Chu Xiang brought people over. ”

It turns out that a big flag still has such a function, and if you can't see the enemy clearly, first look at which side of the battle flag it is.

However, the phrase that soldiers are not tired of deception cannot be ignored. In case the other party is holding their own flag, they can't be unguarded.

The person who rode back in front of him was indeed Chu Xiang. He was holding the reins in one hand, and what was he carrying in the other, which looked round and hairy from a distance?

Su Jinyao had a bad feeling, and her heart was a little hairy.

And when Chu Xiang got closer and closer, Su Jinyao and Gu Xuebin saw clearly that Chu Xiang was carrying a head in his hand. But not a human head, but the head of a gorilla.

Su Jinyao was very strange, how could Chu Xiang still meet an orangutan? An orangutan raised by Qingfan?

When Chu Xiang came closer, he pulled the horse to stop, jumped off the horse with a flick of the reins, knelt down on one knee in front of Gu Xuebin's horse, and said: "Your Majesty the prince (diàn), the one who blew the horn just now is such a group of big monkeys. ”

When Su Jinyao heard Chu Xiang call the orangutan a "big monkey", she knew that this orangutan must belong to an alien species.

Gu Xuebin is concerned about the "big monkey" and the horn? He asked Chu Xiang to get up and talk back about what was going on with these big monkeys.

Chu Xiang thanked the prince (diàn), stood up (shēn) and continued: "There are more than 20 big monkeys in that group, and they are all tall and strong. Every third big monkey holds a horn and blows it in turn. As a result, when the seven horns sounded at the same time, the sound could be transmitted more than a dozen miles away, or even farther. ”

After speaking, Chu Xiang also kicked the head of the orangutan that was thrown on the ground just now, and said, "We slaughtered five, and the rest ran away in a swarm." The trumpets were thrown down, and we destroyed them. ”

Gu Xuebin frowned after hearing this, and said: "These Qingfan people are really difficult to deal with, they are hyenas for a while, and monkeys for a while, I don't know if there are any tricks behind." ”

As soon as he finished speaking, another fast horse came running in front of him. When he was far away, he shook off a red silk cloth, and the word "Che" was also embroidered on it.

Chu Xiang also glanced back and said, "It's a spy sent to spy on the enemy (qíng)." ”

When the spy came closer, he also knelt in front of Gu Xuebin and replied: "Under the prince (diàn), the Qingfan army has passed through the border for ten miles and is camped in Qifengpo. Judging from the number of tents, the Qingfan army had less than 20,000 horses. However, their camp was very large, and there was more grain and grass than our army had prepared. ”

After listening to this, Gu Xuebin looked at Chu Xiang and asked, "Vice General Chu, what do you think?" ”

Chu Xiang thought for a while and said, "Although Qingfan is a foreign clan in Fanbang, it can be said that the population has increased sharply in the past ten years, and the soldiers are strong. According to the estimation of his subordinates, Qingfan's large army should still be behind. All the soldiers combined, it should be more than 40,000 men. Therefore, the subordinates suggested that before the arrival of a large number of Qingfan troops, we should go and take them by surprise. ”

Gu Xuebin led the troops to fight this time, but he only brought 40,000 soldiers and horses. And the Qingfan army can be said to be fighting at home, if there are more people than Gu Xuebin's people, then the chances of winning this rod are really not big.

Therefore, as soon as Chu Xiang finished analyzing, Gu Xuebin nodded slightly, and the table (qíng) also became solemn.

Even though Gu Xuebin has a heart for the country, even if he doesn't care about his prince's share (shēn), he is willing to advance and retreat with all the soldiers, and is willing to die for the country (shēn). But no one really wants to lose or die.

Therefore, if you really have to face such a situation, you have to consider redeploying for Gu Xuebin.

As for Chu Xiang's tactic of "striking first to be strong", it is also under consideration.

And Su Jinyao also frowned after listening to Chu Xiang's analysis. But after thinking about it, she reached over, pulled Lagu Xuebin's sleeve, and said, "I don't think what Vice General Chu said is right." ”

"What?" Before Chu Xiang could speak, he said: "When I led the troops to fight, I was afraid that Miss Liu was still holding a rag doll in her hometown." Miss Liu, please make it clear now, what am I saying wrong? ”

If Chu Xiang hadn't added a sentence before asking the question, "When I led the troops to fight, Miss Liu was still holding a rag doll in her hometown", Su Jinyao just planned to remind Gu Xuebin.

But now that Chu Xiang was obviously a bit aggressive, Su Jinyao sneered and said, "My age is indeed not very old, but no one stipulates the age of holding a rag doll, so you can't study tactics and deploy soldiers, right?" ”

After speaking, Su Jinyao cleared her throat and analyzed carefully: "First of all, we learned from yesterday's battle with the Qingfan people that the Qingfan people are good at controlling beasts. Hyenas and war pythons are not to be underestimated. Therefore, I think that the camp of the Qingfan people is not because they have many soldiers, but because they raise a lot of animals. As for more grain and grass, that's easy to explain. Animals eat more than humans, and if there are a large number of beasts to be raised, and there is no way to prepare enough (ròu) (qíng), food can also be substituted. ”

After listening to Su Jinyao's analysis, Gu Xuebin also nodded.

But when Chu Xiang heard this, he sneered disdainfully, and said, "What does Miss Liu mean is that those grains and grasses are actually fed to those war beasts?" Then tell me, what about the war python eating steamed buns? Or do hyenas eat rice? Oh, and hyenas can eat balls, as well as big monkeys. ”

Su Jinyao knew that Chu Xiang was looking for fault with him, but he still nodded seriously and said, "What Vice General Chu said is right, the rice balls can not only feed hyenas, but also other kinds of war beasts. Therefore, I think that this battle should not be taken lightly, after all, we are human beings, and there is no need to be like a wild beast without wisdom and strategy. Now the main task is to do a good job of defense, so that the Qingfan people do not send a large number of war beasts to attack. ”

"Hahaha" Chu Xiang laughed when he heard this, and said, "Since it is a wise and resourceless war beast, why should we be afraid?" I still insist that the first thing to do is to start a war first, and to take the opponent by surprise. ”

"Nope." Su Jinyao said loudly: "You didn't directly face those hyenas and war pythons, you don't know the situation. Gu Xuebin and I are two people, attacking and defending each other, and it is difficult to be hostile. If it were those ordinary soldiers, there would be no way to deal with it. In case of a sneak attack from the other side, we will be even more unable to guard against it. The losses will be unimaginable. ”

Chu Xiang said in the same loud voice: "I don't understand the situation? I first entered the battlefield at the age of fifteen and have been fighting with the army for nearly 20 years. What do you know about a little girl? What's more, this is a barracks, a border station, and there is no place for you to intervene as a woman. ”

"You ......" Su Jinyao grinded her teeth, turned to Gu Xuebin and said, "I think that the opinions of one or two people in the military camp should not control the overall situation. Che, let's go back to the camp now and analyze the problem with other lieutenants and experienced generals. Finally, make a statistic to see if there are more people in the main battle, or more people who take defense as the offense. When the time comes, it's not too late to decide on tactics and deployment. But as soon as Su Jinyao's words were finished, Chu Xiang laughed out loud again. said: "Little girl, it seems that you really don't understand the truth of military orders." In the barracks, the commander's order is the best instruction, and no one can shake it. ”

The meaning of this sentence is that as long as Gu Xuebin nods and agrees, it is offensive or defensive, and it is a foregone conclusion.

Su Jinyao immediately turned her head to look at Gu Xuebin, pursed her lips and waited for his decision.

Gu Xuebin nodded at Su Jinyao, turned to Chu Xiang again, and said, "Vice General Chu, get on the horse." Let's go back to the camp and talk about it. ”

"However, under the crown prince (diàn), the fighter plane is fleeting, if we don't seize the opportunity, it will be difficult to find such an opportunity when Qingfan's army arrives." Chu Xiang said as he looked at Su Jinyao, a little unconvinced.

Su Jinyao sneered, pulled the reins and turned the horse's head, no longer arguing with him.

She understands that Gu Xuebin (shēn) is the head coach and does have the right to make decisions. But Gu Xuebin is not a fool, and he will not blindly attack because of Chu Xiang's stubbornness. So at this time, there is no point in fighting with Chu Xiang at all.

"Vice General Chu, go back to the camp and discuss it again." After Gu Xuebin finished speaking, he was also ready to pull the horse and turn around.

Unexpectedly, Chu Xiang said loudly again: "Your Majesty the prince (diàn), in my opinion, even if it is a re-discussion army (qíng), this woman cannot be with you." This is a military camp, and what is discussed is the military (qíng), how can there be a reason for women to participate? ”

After Chu Xiang finished speaking this time, Gu Xuebin's table (qíng) was obviously not good-looking. He could allow Chu Xiang to contradict him for the sake of the army (qíng), but he did not allow Xu Chuxiang to repeatedly make things difficult for Su Jinyao on the grounds that women could not enter the barracks.

Su Jinyao is his Gu Xuebin's woman, but she is not his subordinate. The two are in the same spirit, the most intimate and the most trusting. And Chu Xiang's repeated offense is not much different from offending himself.

Thinking of this, Gu Xuebin reached out to his waist and touched it, took out a token and handed it to Su Jinyao, and said: "This is the royal gift of the customs clearance waist card, and now I will personally give it to Miss Liu under this (diàn)." She (shēn) is a disciple of the divine doctor, not just the one I invited as a military doctor; It is also a person who was born and died under the present (diàn) and experienced a fierce battle. Moreover, she is proficient in Gu arts, and she can compete with the Gu worms of the Qingfan people, and she is an indispensable talent and strategist for our army. ”

After speaking, Gu Xuebin nodded at Su Jinyao, and the two urged the horse together and went back to the camp first.

Chu Xiang was stunned for a long time, and there was a faint feeling of unwillingness in his heart. He was wholeheartedly for his brothers in the army, but also for being able to win the first battle. But the prince (diàn) was willing to listen to him and Chen Kuo's advice all the way, why was there suddenly (shēn) a woman on the side, and he was fascinated by this goblin?

Imperial Gu! It's just that this little girl knows how to heal, and she can fiddle with Gu worms, isn't this even more dangerous? In case she has ulterior motives, the prince (diàn) is still wholeheartedly protective, but she is afraid that this military camp will be tossed by her.

Thinking of this, Chu Xiang also quickly got on the horse, and followed after him with the spy in charge of the investigation and his own people.

Gu Xuebin's face was tense all the way, frowning. After returning to the camp, Chen Kuo, who was in charge of staying behind, saw it and hurriedly said: "(diàn), is the battle ahead not optimistic?" ”

"It's not." Gu Xuebin jumped off the horse, threw the reins to the horse boy, and then said: "Gather all the generals above the thousand generals to come to my camp to discuss matters." ”

When everyone was summoned, Gu Xuebin's small Chinese military camp tent couldn't help but look a little crowded.

Gu Xuebin said to Chen Kuo: "Bring the map." ”

Chen Kuo unfolded the map, and Gu Xuebin Xianzai looked at it carefully.

Then he picked up a charcoal pencil and drew a few circles on the map, pointed to these places, and said, "I will divide the troops and deploy now." These places were in order to prevent the Qingfan people from sneaking up, and each place sent a thousand people to guard it. It is not expected that this thousand-strong squad will win the battle with the Qingfan people, as long as the Qingfan people's movements can be detected as soon as possible to avoid the other party's sneak attack. ”

As for who to assign, this is not a matter for Gu Xuebin to need a heart (qíng). Chen Kuo and Chu Xiang are lieutenant generals, who are responsible for executing orders and dispatching personnel.

Gu Xuebin drew a large circle in another place on the map and said, "This is a high ground thirty miles away from Qifengpo. Although it was still fifteen miles away from the battlefield of the two armies, the terrain was flat and suitable for camping. Early tomorrow morning, our army will go directly here, and we will no longer go to Qifengpo to meet with the Qingfan people. ”

When Chu Xiang heard this, he immediately stood up and retorted: "Your Majesty the prince (diàn), we haven't fought yet, are we afraid of the Qingfan people, why do you want to give up Qifengpo, the closest place to the battlefield?" Could it be that the Qingfan people will not start to show off their might? It has a great impact on the momentum of our army. ”

After Gu Xuebin heard this, he looked at Chu Xiang coldly and said, "Vice General Chu, you also said at the beginning that you are in the military camp to obey the commander's order. But why do you have a lot of opinions when the deployment has just begun? ”

"Under the diàn, I am just thinking about the morale of the soldiers. Now the Qingfan people have just got a few monkeys to blow their horns and declare war on us. And we immediately gave up going to Fengpo and changed to another high ground, isn't this tantamount to giving in? ”

Speaking of this, Chu Xiang's eyes flashed with unwillingness, and he said loudly: "(diàn) Let's think about it, if we don't give up an inch of land, we can have the possibility of victory." If we are willing to give away large pieces of land, then why should we come here to fight? It's better to just wait for the other party in the capital to talk. And we can agree to any conditions of the other party. ”

Chu Xiang must have been a lieutenant general who had led the army for many years, and he also had many supporters on the side. Therefore, before he could finish speaking, someone stood up and said, "Yes, please (diàn) think twice." The morale of our army is the most important, and if there is a slight delay, the fighters will no longer be there. ”

After hearing this, Gu Xuebin didn't pay attention to these people's words, but turned to Su Jinyao and said, "Jinyao, tell me about the Gu worms and hyenas you encountered before." ”

Su Jinyao nodded and took a step forward. The other generals and generals only noticed her.

Su Jinyao is now wearing an ordinary soldier's coat, and her long hair is tied directly behind her head, looking like a handsome boy.

But she didn't care what other people were looking at her at this time. just said how she encountered the mosquito Gu, and it was almost difficult to deal with it; And how powerful those hyenas were, if it weren't for the wolf king Ah Ye coming to help, she and Seventeen would not be able to retreat from the whole (shēn). Then Su Jinyao explained the power of the war python to everyone.

Finally, he said, "If it weren't for that human skin drum before, I'm afraid we wouldn't have been able to take it off smoothly." But there is only one side of the human skin drum, and now that the owner is dead, the human skin drum has no effect. Ask yourselves, who can deal with those war pythons? In response to Su Jinyao's question, those who raised objections began to whisper. Obviously, there are different opinions among them, no one has really seen the war python, but listening to Su Jinyao's description, it seems that it is really difficult to deal with.

Gu Xuebin didn't say anything, just waiting for these people to come up with an opinion.

Chu Xiang saw that the people who originally agreed with him on the side were also shaken, and said, "Then, I want to ask Miss Liu, you took the imperial token under (diàn) and said that you have the ability to use the imperial Gu, how much help can you have in this battle?" It's not like you're advocating defense and finally cowering back. ”

Su Jinyao listened, and said calmly and peacefully: "In all fairness, there are not many Gu worms that I can (cāo) indulge, and when mosquitoes attack, I can only protect the people around me." As for hyenas and war pythons, I've just made them clear how powerful they are, and I don't want to talk about them. The reason why I advocate defense is to reduce losses and preserve strength. ”

"In that case, you won't be able to help much." After Chu Xiang finished speaking, he said to a few people on the side of (shēn): "Listen, Miss Liu has no other way than to let us be shrunken turtles." Could it be that the generals of our Cloud Dome Country are still afraid of a few dogs and snakes? ”

The incitement of these words was obvious, and some of those who had already had a heart to defend themselves also raised (xiōng) and said: "If we dare to go on an expedition, we will dare to meet the enemy, and we will not be afraid to die in battle to serve the country." ”

Gu Xuebin frowned, and secretly patted Su Jinyao's back, signaling her not to be angry. Then he stood up and pointed to the map and said: "Qifengpo is now occupied by the Qingfan people, and we are one step late, so we will not have an advantage in the terrain." The reason why we moved to that high ground was to mobilize the Qingfan people, so that they could not rely on the terrain advantage to invade us. As for the main battle, let's wait and see, after Ming (rì) arrives at the camping point, let's consider it after investigating the details (qíng). A strange feeling rose in my heart.