That face that seemed to be smiling but not smiling, and the eyes that had become more and more cunning after years of baptism...
Surprisingly, it was Yu Zaizhong, the original Minister of War!
Qin Rushuang was wary, she should have thought of it...
After she escaped from the other hospital and faked her death that day, she went to the southwest border and learned a lot of news about Kyoto through Taoist Lianqing.
This Yu Zaizhong is a native of Dayan who has been lurking in Daqi for many years.
Speaking of this person, the four words "sleeping on fuel and tasting courage" are really suitable for him.
He came to Daqi when he was a teenager and was adopted by a country gentry as an orphan.
Later, he took the imperial examination and became an official in the court, and finally reached the position of Minister of the Ministry of War.
No one knew his origins, and the old couple who adopted him unexpectedly "died" long before he entered the court as an official.
Later, after Qin Rushuang thought about it for a while, she could vaguely guess the relationship between him and Qin Fanghao and what happened next.
However, after what happened that day was revealed, Yu Zaizhong, an old man, had already caught wind of the situation and fled with Da Wanlie, who was originally working as a hostage in Daqi.
It seems that he escaped back to Dayan Kingdom.
"How are you, Master Yu? Perhaps you have another name?"
"No, no, no! The name Yu Zai Zhong has been with me for decades. I am quite used to it. The princess can just call me by my previous name."
"Well, Sir Yu, since our positions are different, we are going to meet Zhenzhang today, right?"
However, Yu Zaizhong still smiled and said, "The princess is a woman, so it's not good to fight and kill her! Although I fled back to Dayanquan to thank the princess, but I... have never been
How to hold a grudge."
"I came here today to discuss a deal with the princess."
Qin Rushuang raised her eyebrows, "It seems that everything today is under Master Yu's control. You brought us here, right?"
Yu Zaizhong waved his hand, "The princess thinks highly of me. I originally planned to lure the princess here. After all, I know that the princess traveled thousands of miles to the border. Naturally, I can't just repel Dayan and stop."
"It's just that I didn't expect that today the princess would defeat more with less and drive my Dayan's troops here in despair. Instead, she asked me to meet with the princess in advance.
Qin Rushuang frowned, "What happened?"
"I think the princess has also heard of the name of this red stone forest. It has always been impossible to get in or out! But, I had some adventures in the early years and have figured out the secret of this red stone forest. And the five thousand people under General You
The elite soldiers are now well received by me and taken to other places as guests."
"I came here just to discuss a deal with the princess."
"What deal?"
"I know that it is not easy for the princess to lead troops when she first comes to the border. She is also a woman, so it is difficult for her to do so at the border. It just so happens that I have just returned to Dayan, and it is all thanks to the princess that the reason for my return is not that glorious."
"So I specifically ask the princess to promise me that in the next two months, my soldiers and horses of Dayan will never take the initiative to attack. I also ask the princess to consider the lives of these five thousand soldiers and horses and not to take the initiative to attack Dayan's soldiers."
Soldiers and horses.”
Qin Rushuang raised her eyebrows and understood what he meant.
"It seems that Mr. Yu has not had a smooth life since he returned to Dayan... In the past two months, do you want me to free up my hands for you to sort out the internal affairs of Dayan?"
To put it simply, Yu Zaizhong has been lurking in Daqi for many years, and he may have lost his power among Dayan for a long time.
And because of Qin Rushuang's incident, his reason for returning to Dayan this time was not so glorious. It is conceivable that since he is now being hunted by Da Qi, he probably has no status within Dayan.
I am afraid that except for the unpopular prince Da Wanlie, he will no longer find anyone he can trust and no power he can rely on.
Yu Zaizhong nodded, "The princess is a smart person. When she first arrived at the border, didn't she face the same predicament as me? Let's just let each other relax. How about we have an honest battle in two months?"
"Nie Lei, You Shao, retreat!"
"General!"
You Shao opened his eyes fiercely, as if he couldn't believe what Qin Rushuang said.
Emotionally, he was grateful that Qin Rushuang was willing to do this for the people under his command, after all, they were five thousand living lives;
But rationally, he knew that the current situation was beneficial to Da Qi, and since Dayan was facing civil strife due to the return of Yu Zaizhong and Da Wanlie, it was a good time for Da Qi to send troops.
But the princess gave up this great opportunity to attack for the sake of those five thousand people!
You Shao felt very regretful in his heart. If he hadn't been so showy just now, if he hadn't been too self-righteous, he wouldn't have left the situation in the hands of the Yan people!
Now let the princess ride the tiger and be unable to get off!
Qin Rushuang shook his head: "No need to say more, take the rest of the troops and lead the troops back to the camp."
Yu Zaizhong nodded with satisfaction and said with a smile: "The princess is indeed a smart person."
Qin Rushuang didn't say anything more to him, got on her horse and left with the others.
On the way back, the atmosphere was very solemn.
Nie Lei and You Shao didn't dare to speak, and even Mu Duo didn't dare to joke with Qin Rushuang.
They are all responsible for causing all this situation today.
After all, Nie Lei and Mu Duo didn't take the matter of Red Stone Forest seriously at first, so when Qin Rushuang stopped You Shao, they didn't say anything to persuade him.
It is precisely because of this that Qin Rushuang's hard-earned advantage today seems to have become a joke.
In the next two months, they will no longer be able to pursue the victory, but after two months, Dayan will regain its strength, and what awaits them will be another hard battle!
Qin Rushuang returned to the city with his troops and horses. As soon as he opened the city gate, he saw Xie Xun waiting under the city gate.
"How's it going? Just come back."
Qin Rushuang nodded, without saying anything else, and took Mu Duo to the camp first.
Xie Xun frowned and glanced.
The soldiers and horses behind Qin Rushuang didn't seem to have suffered much damage, there were only some wounded.
Qin Rushuang led troops to fight for the first time. The loss was within the range that Xie Xun could bear, and according to his estimation, he should be victorious in this situation.
However, there was no joy on Qin Rushuang's face, Nie Lei didn't look happy either, and You Shao even looked annoyed.
Xie Xun could only turn his gaze to Nie Lei: "What's going on? Did you win or lose?"
Nie Lei didn't know how to answer, so he could only say honestly, "Winning is a win, but winning this battle is worse than not winning."
Indeed, in Nie Lei's mind, winning this battle is worse than not winning at all!
It was precisely because they won that the follow-up to the Red Stone Forest happened!
If they don't win, even if they save their strength and return to the military camp, there will always be a chance to take the initiative again tomorrow, the day after tomorrow... but now, they have only two months to rest!
Xie Xun frowned even more tightly, "When did you learn to say such ambiguous words? What is the real situation? Tell me the truth!"
Nie Lei could only tell Xie Xun exactly what happened in the Red Stone Forest.
After hearing this, Xie Xun asked: "Yu Zaizhong agreed with her to fight again after two months. What did the princess say?"
"The princess didn't say anything! She acquiesced! Then she took us away."
Nie Lei said angrily, "It's all our fault. We should have listened to the princess at the time, but now we have fallen into a passive position."
But Xie Xun suddenly laughed after hearing this.
He said to Nie Lei, "Do you still remember what the princess said about you at my father's birthday party?"
Nie Lei raised his head and tried hard to recall what the princess had said. After a while, he said: "The princess said that I am an honest person."
"I think you are really an honest person."
Xie Xun raised his eyebrows, "You still want to rest for two months? Stop thinking about it and go get something to eat. You'll be busy tonight!"
