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Chapter 855 Night Attack
On the other side, in the tent of the Dingzhou commander, under the flickering candlelight, Qin Ming was looking at a secret letter in his hand with a strange expression.

"Is this princess crazy? She is using such despicable means to kill her country's ninth-rank warriors when the war is imminent."

Qin Ming slammed the table hard.

"Jiejie~~~"

A man covered in black robes burst into strange laughter.

"General Qin, don't be so righteous. Don't forget how you got to the top. You can kill your own brothers, so why can't you kill others?"

Qin Ming's eyes widened with anger when he heard this. A strong true energy gathered around his body, and his whole body exuded murderous intent. This person was actually already at the peak of the eighth rank, and was only one step away from the ninth rank.

However, the black-robed man was not afraid at all. He just said coldly: "General Qin, you have to think clearly. You can have the status you have today without the support of Her Royal Highness the Princess. Once the things you did are known to the outside world, not to mention that the national law is unforgiving, will your great uncle Qin Ye, the Great General Qin, spare you?"

A trace of panic flashed in Qin Ming's eyes, and the true energy condensed around his body gradually dissipated.

"Hmph, go back and tell your master that this is the last time. If she uses this to threaten me again, don't blame me for turning my back on her and exposing all her scandals!"

A trace of murderous intent flashed across the black robe man's eyes, but then he burst into a strange laugh: "Haha, General Qin, you have to make arrangements quickly. Her Royal Highness the Princess is impatient and can't wait."

After saying that, the man in black robe flicked his cloak and left quietly under the eyes of the guards guarding the door.

Qin Ming looked at this scene, his eyes flickered for a while, and finally he sighed and put the secret letter in his hand on the candle flame to burn. When the secret letter burned out, Qin Ming's eyes became firm, and he shouted to the guards outside the door: "Come here, beat the drum and go to the tent!"

The sound of drums late at night shook the entire Dingzhou camp. Officers and soldiers alike realized that something big was about to happen.

Qin Hao was also shocked when he heard the drum sound. He quickly put on his armor and was about to go to Qin Ming's central military tent when a personal guard came in to report.

"Commander Qin, General Qin, the commander wants to see you."

Qin Hao turned to Ye Ling'er and said, "Stay here honestly, don't run around, and wait for me to come back."

"Yes." Ye Ling'er nodded obediently. Having been influenced by her father since she was a child, she had some understanding of the rules of the military camp.

Qin Hao walked out of the tent and told his deputy general Ye Pei, "Keep an eye on our troops and don't panic when things get out of hand. Wait until I come back to discuss everything."

"Don't worry, General. I will take good care of the camp."

Along the way, Qin Hao saw many military generals in armor quickly gathering towards the central army tent. These generals were murderous, their steps were steady and powerful, and the true energy they unconsciously exuded was that of at least a seventh-rank warrior. They were worthy of being the border troops who had been fighting against Northern Qi for many years.

When the other generals saw Qin Hao, many of them showed surprise. On the one hand, Qin Hao's face was too unfamiliar, and on the other hand, Qin Hao was a ninth-grade warrior. If such a young ninth-grade warrior was in the army, they would definitely know him.

Soon, a group of generals gathered at the central military tent.

At this moment, the central army tent was brightly lit, and Qin Ming sat upright on the commander's seat with a solemn and murderous look on his face.

"Everyone, take a seat."

"Thank you, General."

Many generals took their seats, and Qin Hao also sat in a corner near the camp gate. The status in the army has always been ranked according to military merit.

When Qin Ming glanced at Qin Hao, he paused for a moment, then quickly retracted his gaze and calmed himself down.

"Everyone, I have just received a secret report from the court that Northern Qi has sent an additional 100,000 troops to Langya County, and the next step may be to launch a large-scale invasion of our Dingzhou."

Before he could finish his words, the central army tent was in an uproar, and the generals all petitioned.

"General, give me five thousand elite soldiers. I will kill them so badly that those Northern Qi bastards will never dare to set foot on the territory of Southern Qing again!"

"Three thousand, just give me three thousand."

Qin Hao nodded secretly. No wonder the Kingdom of Qing had been able to suppress Northern Qi. All the soldiers were looking forward to the battle. How could they not win?

Qin Ming saw Qin Hao watching coldly from the sidelines, and sighed inwardly, how could he reach the ninth rank at such a young age and still be so calm.
What a pity
"Zhang Hu, I will give you 5,000 elite soldiers. Go to Quyang to garrison immediately. If you lose Quyang, you will be beheaded!"

"The last general takes orders."

"Jin Kaishan, I will give you three thousand elite soldiers to garrison in Danqiu."

"The last general takes orders."

Soon, all the generals received the military order and left one after another, leaving only Qin Hao and another general with a dark complexion.

Qin Ming stood up and walked in front of the two of them.

"Cao Yong, I will give you three thousand elite soldiers to garrison Gaoyang."

"The last general takes orders."

Cao Yong was about to leave after receiving the military order, but was stopped by Qin Ming.

"Gaoyang is where Dingzhou stores grain and grass. Be careful."

Then he pulled Qin Hao aside and introduced him, "This General Qin is Master Ye's last disciple, the youngest ninth-rank master in Qing Country, and is responsible for the transportation of grain and supplies for the entire Dingzhou. You should get to know him better in the future."

"So you are Master Ye's disciple. I am so sorry for your disrespect."

"General Cao is famous and I have long admired him."

After some pleasantries, Qin Ming said to Qin Hao earnestly, "Now that the Northern Qi army is approaching, a war is imminent. As the saying goes, food and fodder must be sent before troops move. I'm going to trouble General Qin for his hard work."

"You are too polite, General. It is just my job."

"Okay, young hero, your majesty really did not make a mistake in choosing you. I will give you two thousand men and horses. You will set out early tomorrow morning. You must escort the first batch of food and fodder to Gaoyang within seven days. There must be no mistakes!"

"The last general takes orders."

After Qin Hao received the military order and returned to his tent, he immediately called all his generals to discuss the matter.

When they heard that the mission they had received was to escort food and fodder, everyone had a resentful expression.

Qin Hao saw this and said solemnly: "Food and supplies are the key to the survival of the entire army. Since the general has entrusted us with this matter, it is the greatest trust in us. After returning, gather 2,000 troops and assemble at dawn tomorrow. There must be no mistake!"

"The last general takes orders."

After everyone left, Ye Ling'er and Qin Hao looked at each other. Qin Hao was about to say something, but Ye Ling'er immediately glared at him and said, "I don't care. I want to go with you. I'm so bored staying in this military camp."

"Swords have no eyes on the battlefield."

"Hmph, stop looking down on me. I am also a seventh-rank warrior. How many of those people under you are my match? If they can go, why can't I?"

Qin Hao thought about it and decided to place Ye Ling'er in the central military tent. Given her trouble-making personality, if someone discovered her identity as a woman, it would be a capital crime. It would be better to keep her by his side for safety.

"Well, then you just follow me closely."

"I know. We're just transporting food supplies. We're not attacking the Northern Qi imperial palace. There's no danger at all." Ye Ling'er said with a smile, nonchalantly.

The moon set silently, and a ray of sunlight shyly peeked out from the horizon. The sky gradually changed from deep blue-purple to light orange-red. The edges of the clouds were bordered by golden light, and the slightly cool air was mixed with the fresh smell of earth and dew.

However, a burst of rapid gong sounds broke the tranquility of the early morning.

Qin Hao led two thousand soldiers and escorted a large amount of food and fodder out of the Dingzhou camp.

Along the way, grain carts were lined up in a row, stretching for miles.

Dingzhou's terrain is mainly plains, and it is summer now, the time when all things come to life.

On the grass, every blade of grass covered with dew looks even greener and more juicy. Occasionally, a few early-rising butterflies flutter lightly among the flowers.

Beside the stream, the gurgling water is crystal clear and a thin mist rises from the surface of the stream, interweaving with the morning light, creating a beauty that is dazzling.

Although Ye Ling'er's body was still riding obediently on the horse, her heart had already flown into the flowers to be with the butterflies and flowers. This sense of freedom in the vastness of the world was something she had never felt since she came to Beijing.

Qin Hao looked at Ye Ling'er's eager eyes, leaned forward and whispered, "Since you don't like the capital so much, why don't you tell your father to go back to your hometown?"

Ye Linger sighed softly and shook her head, saying, "Since ancient times, the families of generals who led troops outside the capital had to be in the capital. Otherwise, how could those people feel at ease? I don't want to embarrass my father."

Qin Hao fell silent after hearing this. Perhaps being impulsive and reckless was also a way for Ye Ling'er to protect herself.

However, after three days, Ye Ling'er lost her initial enthusiasm. The march was extremely boring, especially since the scenery she saw every day was almost the same. The vast world made people feel insignificant, and a sense of loneliness followed.

Qin Hao didn't feel anything. In the Tang Brick World, he and Yun Ye traveled through the wilderness together. The feeling that there were only the two of them in the world was really maddening.

"Ye Pei, how long will it take to reach Gaoyang City? Do you have enough time?"

Qin Hao rode his horse and looked at the soldiers behind him who were already exhausted, and asked with a frown.

"General, at our current pace, we will reach Gaoyang City in four days. There is more than enough time," Deputy General Ye Pei reported.

Qin Hao nodded: "Then there is no need to be so anxious, walk another five miles forward and let the brothers rest for a while."

"I will obey my orders."

Ye Pei immediately called for a messenger.

"General Qin has ordered us to march another five miles and set up camp."

Upon hearing the news, the soldiers became excited and quickened their pace.

"It has to be General Qin who cares about us soldiers. If it were anyone else, they wouldn't care about our lives."

"That's right. Following General Qin, we are lucky enough to have burned incense in our previous life."

Before the hour of You, the soldiers stopped at a river bank five miles away. The soldiers were busy setting up camp, while Qin Hao was patrolling around the military camp with his personal guards. Although this place was in the hinterland of Dingzhou and it was unlikely that the enemy would appear, but the situation of the army is unpredictable. What if the Northern Qi army went deep into the hinterland to plunder food and grass?

Qin Hao whipped his horse and came to a nearby earthen slope. There were plains all around. Although the earthen slope was not too high, it allowed for a clear view.

"Ye Pei, send a team of scouts to guard here tonight. If they find anything unusual, blow the horn immediately to warn them."

"General Qin, there is no need to be so cautious, right? This is the heartland of Dingzhou. If Northern Qi invades alone, it will definitely not return."

Qin Hao frowned and said, "The battlefield is changing rapidly and cannot be judged by common sense. We are responsible for transporting food and grass. If the food and grass are robbed, it will definitely shake the morale of the frontline troops. We can never be too cautious."

"General Qin is right. I will arrange it right away."

When Qin Hao returned to the military camp, the cooks had already set up a big pot and put hot steamed buns on it. When marching, everyone's rations were fixed, and they couldn't eat as much as they wanted like in the capital. However, as long as their superiors didn't deduct anything, the soldiers could at least get half full, so they didn't have too many objections.

Soon, the soldiers had eaten and drunk their fill, and night had quietly fallen. After a day's journey, everyone was exhausted, and even the soldiers on guard were yawning.

At the same time, on a slope a few miles away, a team of scouts were lying on the ground with their necks hunched.

"It's pitch black here, there's nothing in sight, and I don't know what we're doing here. Could the Northern Qi army just drop from the sky?"

"Yeah, everyone else is full and satisfied, but we can't even get a sip of hot water."

Upon hearing this, the captain shouted sternly: "Shut up, General Qin has his own reasons for making this arrangement, we just need to follow his orders."

After saying that, the captain arranged several people to take turns on duty.

Soon, it was deep night and the vast plain was shrouded in darkness and silence. The moon tonight seemed a little dim and disappeared into the clouds.

Suddenly, on the slope, a patrolling soldier caught a glimpse of cold light out of the corner of his eye. Before he could react, he fell to the ground. He tried hard to open his mouth to warn his companions, but the light in his eyes quickly faded in the next second. An arrow had pierced his heart, ending all his life.

"Old Liu, why are you still lying there?"

One soldier was unaware of the danger, and before he could finish his words, another arrow accurately pierced his throat.

At this moment, the sound of him falling to the ground awakened the remaining three people. The scout captain reacted the fastest and shouted: Enemy attack, go and touch the warning horn.

However, the three arrows seemed to have eyes and pierced through the bodies of the three people almost at the same time.

The scout captain was unwilling to give in, so he used up his last bit of strength and blew the horn.

In the silent night, the heavy whistle of the ox horn was like a thunder, causing an uproar in the military camp several miles away.

At the same time, on the slope, a man wearing a mask and a scarf, riding a tall horse, looked grimly at the military camp not far away that was gradually becoming brightly lit.

"Since the sneak attack failed, let's switch to a strong attack. Remember, leave no one alive!"

At this moment, the earth slope was already filled with a sea of ​​cavalrymen. Following an order from the leading man, their horses neighed and the sound of horse hooves was deafening as they rushed towards the military camp.

The moment Qin Hao heard the horn, he jumped up from the bed and quickly walked to the tent.

At this moment, the military camp was in chaos. Although these soldiers had rarely been on the battlefield, they knew that it would be impossible to cause such a big commotion without thousands of cavalry.

"It's the Northern Qi cavalry."

"Why are the Northern Qi cavalry here?"

"It's over, dead."

(End of this chapter)