Ever since Tang Xiaoxi borrowed food, two months had passed in the blink of an eye. Spring was already blooming in Lanyan City. The training in the Longdan Army Camp was getting better day by day. The entire army was equipped with armor and weapons, and the group of hooligans had also been trained by Situ Sen and looked like the Empire Army.
The Empire, Yihe Country, and the Demon Race were all in a state of hibernation. After the Thunder Rush Army defeated Long Qianlin's Dragon Riders, the Yihe Country had been in a state of defense, while the Demon Race took advantage of the situation to sweep nearly one-fifth of the Yihe Country's land and then began to recuperate. The Armor Demons had no food in winter and could not fight at all. It seemed that the Demon Race was also waiting for the right opportunity.
…
In the morning, the Holy Temple was quiet. The birds were chirping happily and the flowers were exuding a refreshing fragrance.
Lin Muyu woke up from a pile of files again and rubbed her eyes. At this time, the voice of the Holy Temple guard came from outside the door, "Great Deacon, the Ze Tian Temple has sent someone to invite you over for a discussion. They want you to go immediately and not delay."
"Got it."
After washing up, Lin Muyu put on the White Robe Imperial Forest's armor and left the Sacred Hall on Treading Snow. Moreover, she was alone. With her current cultivation, Lin Muyu was not worried that anyone would assassinate her. Even if she came, she would only be courting death.
When she arrived at the Ze Tian Temple, she saw Feng Jixing rubbing his sleepy eyes and yawning as he walked on the stone steps.
"Brother Feng!"
Lin Muyu caught up and handed the warhorse to the attendant, "What's the matter? Why did Xiao Yin send someone to call us over so early in the morning?"
"I don't know either. Most likely there's a war in the distance. Let's go in."
"Okay!"
In the main hall, after waiting for a while, Su Muyun, Tang Lan, and the others also arrived.
"What's the matter, Xiao Yin?" Lin Muyu could not help but ask.
Qin Yin saw that almost everyone had arrived and said, "We received a letter from the Demon Suppression Pass this morning. There's a war in the west of the Empire."
"West? The Endless Forest? "Feng Jixing asked.
Qin Yin nodded and said, "It's spring now, the season when the young and the yellow are not in contact. Many places are suffering from famine, but it's not as bad as the Forest of Infinity … At the same time, it also proves that there are still races living in the west of the Forest of Infinity."
"Ah?"
Feng Jixing was stunned. "Isn't it said that the west of the Forest of Infinity is a boundless, uninhabited desert? Who else could it be? "
"We were all wrong."
Qin Yin's expression was dignified as she said, "At the end of the desert, there is another race called the 'Great Savage Tribe'. That is a race that lives in the Savage Land. The humans there are very tall. The book said that the soldiers of the Savage Tribe are generally nearly three meters tall and have extraordinary strength. They are extremely hungry and came all the way from the desert to the Endless Forest to plunder the food of the Demon Race. At this moment, Xiao Xi has already led the country army and the Demon Race to war with the Great Savage Tribe, but the result … is still uncertain."
Tang Lan asked anxiously, "How is the battle situation?"
Qin Yin handed the letter to the female official and said, "Everyone take a look."
In the end, the letter did not mention the battle situation and only said that the Great Savage Tribe's battle power was very shocking and there were more than thirty thousand people. Even though the Demon Race's Snakemen army was strong, they did not seem to be a match for them. Tang Xiaoxi requested that if Lanyan City had sufficient troops, they should send reinforcements.
…
Tang Lan clenched the letter tightly and said, "Xiao Xi is a strong child and will not ask us for help unless it's a last resort … This hateful Great Savage Tribe … Your Highness, please send the Empire's army as reinforcements. Otherwise once the Demon Race and the country army are destroyed, I'm afraid that our western border will fall. At that time, the Great Savage Tribe, Demon Race and Yihe Country will attack from three sides and the Empire will be powerless to turn the situation around!"
"En."
Qin Yin's gaze was faint as she said, "Reinforcements are certain but I have not made a decision yet as to which army is the best to send."
In the crowd, Su Yun cupped his fists and said, "This General is willing to lead the Steel Blade Army to reinforce Princess Xi!"
Tang Lan frowned and said, "No, the Steel Blade Army is responsible for guarding the Yu Dao River defensive line and cannot leave at will. In my opinion, it is better to let the Marquis of Pingnan, Xiang Yu, lead fifty thousand Cangnan Province's army as reinforcements. Xiang Yu's talent is enough to stand proudly in the world and be able to contend against the Great Savage Tribe."
Qin Yin nodded her head, "Good is good but … The Great Savage Tribe is too strong and General Xiang Yu has just married not long ago. I'm afraid that this will inconvenience Princess Wei."
Xiang Yu cupped his fists and said, "This General is the Empire's general and will shed blood for the Empire. Pleading for Your Highness to give the order. This subordinate will immediately gather the Cangnan Province's army and head to the western border."
Feng Jixing frowned and said, "Your Highness, this General has something to say."
"General Feng, please speak." Qin Yin said with a smile.
Feng Jixing said, "As everyone knows, QianFeng has amassed nearly two hundred thousand demon soldiers in the eastern border of Cangnan Province. They can invade the border at any time and Cangnan Province is the strongest support of the Yu Dao River defensive line. If the Cangnan Province's army is mobilized, what will happen if the demon race attacks the city? So … this General thinks that we should let Commander Yu's Longdan Army Camp head to the western border and have a showdown with the Great Savage Tribe! "
Qin Yin nodded her head and smiled, "General Feng's words are reasonable. Grandfather, what do you think?"
Su Muyun muttered, "Xiang Yu and Lin Muyu are both famous generals of the present age. In fact, either one of them can go. Why don't we draw straws?"
"Okay!"
Qin Yin took two pieces of paper and wrote 'go' and 'don't go' on them. She handed them to a female official who walked forward and said with a smile, "Commander Yu, please draw one."
Lin Muyu drew one and Xiang Yu also drew one.
In the end, Xiang Yu wrote 'go' on his paper while Lin Muyu wrote 'don't go'. After all, Xiang Yu wasn't Zhang Fei and Qin Yin wasn't Zhuge Liang.
"That's good!"
Tang Lan clapped her hands and smiled, "Then Marquis Pingnan, Xiang Yu will lead the army. Your Highness, please give the order!"
"Yes."
Qin Yin nodded, "Draft an edict to order Marquis Pingnan, Xiang Yu to gather fifty thousand men and horses to the Endless Forest in the western border to reinforce Princess Xi. They are to set off immediately without delay. All the necessary rations and weapons will be provided by the Ministry of War."
"Yes!"
Xiang Yu had a smile on his face.
But at this moment, the sound of horse hooves suddenly came from outside the hall. A messenger ran into the hall panting and said, "Bad news … Your Highness, bad news!"
"What is it?"
"The steel wall has sent a letter. There are movements from the demon race. QianFeng is leading a hundred and fifty thousand army to approach Dao River and is about to launch an attack!"
"Bring up the letter."
"Yes!"
Qin Yin swept a glance at the letter and her face was slightly pale as she muttered, "The demon race … Finally attacked."
Everyone was shocked and many of the generals' faces revealed a look of fear, especially those who had fought with the demon race before. They understood what kind of concept QianFeng and a hundred and fifty thousand demon army was. This was simply a destructive force. As long as they crossed Dao River and broke through the steel wall, the Empire would be finished.
At this time, almost everyone placed their hopes on the steel wall that was built with five hundred million Jinyin coins.
…
Qin Yin seemed to be somewhat tired as she quietly sat on the throne and said faintly, "QianFeng is attacking the Empire again. Tell me, what should we do …"
Su Muyun cupped his fists, "Your Highness, the demon race must be resisted and the demon race must be saved. This old official thinks that it is no longer suitable to change the military strength in Cangnan Province and the Longdan Army Camp will be stationed near Lan Yan City. Commander Yu will lead fifty thousand Longdan Army Camp to reinforce the demon race while the rest of the country's military strength will be concentrated on Dao River and fight to the death with the demon race!"
Qin Yin nodded and suddenly stood up and said in a dignified manner, "Like what Duke Yun said, Longdan Army Camp will send out troops to Subdue Demon Pass and the rest of the country's military strength will fight to the death with the demon race! I will personally go to the steel wall to supervise the battle. If this battle is not won, the Empire will perish! "
Everyone cupped their fists together and said, "We are willing to fight to the death with the demon race!"
In the main hall, only Lin Muyu stood there in a daze. He knew how powerful the demon race was and he wanted to compete with QianFeng even more. But with the current situation, he was afraid that everything was out of his control.
…
Late at night, the sound of horse hooves did not stop. A large number of imperial guards and Longdan Army Camp soldiers galloped across Tongtian Street and went straight to the city gate. They were followed by a large number of war chariots escorting provisions and weapons. The war was urgent and did not allow for any delay.
Outside the city, beside a carriage with a canopy, Qin Yin was dressed in a dark blue robe. Under the moonlight, she looked at Lin Muyu's face faintly, as if she was afraid that she would not be able to see him in the next moment.
Feng Jixing stood to the side with his warhorse. He rubbed his nose and said with a sigh, "It is too difficult to meet, and it is too painful to be separated. Cherish this moment!"
Lin Muyu placed her hand on the hilt of the sword at her waist and squeezed out a smile, "Xiao Yin, don't worry about me. The Great Savage Tribe is only a barbarian tribe after all. Their battle strength is limited. I will definitely win in the first battle. After I subdue the Great Savage Tribe, I will immediately lead the Longdan Army Camp back and go to the steel wall to pick you up."
"Yes, you must come." Qin Yin's beautiful eyes were covered with a layer of mist, but she did not cry. It seemed that these years of tempering had made her more and more like a queen and not a little girl who only knew how to act coquettishly.
Lin Muyu looked at Feng Jixing again and said, "Big Brother Feng, the hard armor of the Demon Tribe is very hard. It is difficult for ordinary weapons to pierce through it. I have a total of 300,000 White Diamond Arrows. I will give you half. Take care of yourself. In the days that I am not around, I will entrust Xiao Yin to you."
Feng Jixing's nose turned sour, and he laughed loudly, "Don't worry, Yu, leave sister-in-law to me!"
Qin Yin's face instantly turned red, "General Feng, what are you saying?"
"Your Highness, I will die!"
"Alright." Lin Muyu turned over and mounted the horse. She stretched out her hand to hold Qin Yin's small hand and reluctantly let go. She said, "The mountains are long and the rivers are far. We must all take care of ourselves. We will meet again in Lanyan City. All of you … must come back alive to see me!"
Qin Yin's shoulders trembled slightly. Looking at Lin Muyu's clear eyes under the moonlight, she felt as if a knife was being twisted in her heart.
How could they stay together in troubled times? The most they could do was to enjoy themselves.
…
When Lin Muyu led Wei Chou and others to disappear into the night, Qin Yin finally could not help sobbing in a low voice and crying. Feng Jixing stayed by her side, but he did not know how to comfort her. He just said, "Your Highness, we are going to battle!"
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