Reborn as a bride, pretending to be virtuous, the prince held his waist and regretted

When they were fifty feet away from the city gate, Zhou Jin ordered, "Stop and set up camp at the city gate."

When everyone heard this, they were slightly startled.

Wang Shiwen was the first to lose his temper. "Brother Zhou, the city gate is wide open. Why should we set up camp here if we go directly inside and rest?"

Zhou Jin glanced at Wang Shiwen and said, "Brother Wang, how about you explore the way first?"

Wang Shiwen was stunned, "Brother Zhou, is there any danger?"

"I have already found out that the city gate has been controlled by a man called Brother Tiger. He is waiting for us to get close and then shoot arrows down. Even if we can drive away Brother Tiger's group, there will be casualties."

"We are all raised by our parents and can only live once. Why should we let the soldiers die? Set up camp for me! They want to attack me by surprise. How can I, Zhou, let them do what they want?"

"If I don't go in, the people inside won't be able to get out. Those outside the city who want to get in, don't even think about getting in! Wait until those people are tired, then I'll send elite soldiers in, and we'll be able to take the city gate without any effort and without any casualties."

Xie Jin was startled, shook his head and said with a smile: "Sir, there is a saying that goes, righteousness cannot lead to business, and kindness cannot lead to military command. Opportunities on the battlefield are fleeting, and in order to win a battle, deaths are inevitable."

Zhou Jin didn't take this seriously and waved his hand, "You also said that the opportunity is fleeting, but now I have the advantage, I can afford to wait! They can't!"

"Anyway, I've already reached the territory of Qingshui County, which is within the scope stipulated by the court. It's just that I was stopped at the city gate. Let's wait! Let's see who can outlast whom!"

"Pass on my order, set up camp, and cook! Remember, you have to get water from the Datong River. Water from other places cannot be used."

After hearing what Zhou Jin said, Xie Jin did not insist.

He was able to make amends for his crime this time thanks to Zhou Jin.

After a series of failures, Xie Jin also realized that the Changning Marquisate had a particularly deep foundation.

With Zhou Jin leading the way, he didn't worry about making mistakes.

"Yes!" Master Sun took the order and quickly passed it on.

Wang Shiwen opened his mouth and wanted to say something, but he saw that Zhou Jin was the boss and he was just a clerk, so he could only follow orders.

At this time, Yuan Zhen asked curiously: "Brother Zhou, Datong River is a bit far from here, at least five miles away. Is it too far for us to get water from there?"

"You've been giving orders like this all along the way. You didn't even use the nearby wells. You went far away instead of near. Don't you think it's too much trouble?"

Hearing this, Zhou Jin opened his folding fan, smiled and said, "It's never too careful! Poor mountains and bad waters produce unruly people. Many people in this place are bandits."

"It is very likely that someone has poisoned the well. If a group of us drink the contaminated water, we will be doomed without those people calling for our death!"

"The Datong River runs through the entire Qingshui County! Almost half of the people rely on this river for water. Therefore, even if someone poisoned the river, they would not dare to do so."

Yuan Zhen was shocked when he heard this, "Brother Zhou, I admire you! It is necessary to go far away instead of near!"

Zhou Jin smiled and said, "Wait, it's a good time to rest for a day!"

Seeing the camp set up not far from the city gate, Gu Xirong became anxious.

"We're already at the city gate, why don't you go in? I want to get into the city early, take a good bath, and have a good rest!"

Gu Xirong felt that the wind and sand here were too strong, making her covered in dust, which was very uncomfortable.

She handed the child to the wet nurse and sent someone to ask Xie Jin.

Hearing Xie Jin's reply, Gu Xirong was slightly stunned and squinted her eyes to look at the city gate.

Gu Xirong was unsure, and hurried to Gu Xiling's carriage.

"Sister Xiling, our journey has been smooth, and the people we met are all honest and kind, not at all like what the outside world says!"

"We've already reached the city gate. Even if there's an ambush, we can just fight them! I don't believe there are still 5,000 bandits on the city wall."

When Gu Xiling heard this, she complained in her heart that the old people and children she met on the road might be the bandits' spies.

In Qingshui County, you have to sleep with one eye open and the other closed.

Gu Xiling didn't want to cause any trouble, so she comforted Gu Xirong, "Sister Xirong, since this is the prince's decision, we will stay outside for another day, don't worry."

"You just said to storm the city gates. That's possible, but fighting will result in casualties! Why let soldiers die when you can live?"

"Just wait. In one day at the shortest, or two at the longest, we will be able to enter the city. By then, it will be easy to attack and defend. It will be our turn to make the decision!"

Gu Xirong couldn’t figure it out, she didn’t understand these things!

Although she regretted not being able to enter the city, Gu Xirong knew that even if she was dissatisfied, she could not change the outcome.

Pei Jiuniang and Liu Sanniang happened to come over and felt relieved after hearing Gu Xiling's explanation.

"Prince Zhou is merciful. If we just wait a day or two longer, fewer people will die. It's no loss to us." Pei Jiuniang said with a smile.

It was quite interesting to chat with Gu Xiling while eating along the way.

Especially this Madam Xie, who clearly wanted to curry favor with the Crown Prince’s wife, Gu Xiling, but seemed unwilling to do so in her heart.

No matter what he says or does, he is a bit twisted.

The journey was boring, and seeing Gu Xirong's changing expression was just a way to relieve boredom.

Liu Sanniang is very introverted. Apart from greeting each other on ordinary days, she never gets involved in the affairs between Gu Xirong and Gu Xiling.

Sometimes, Gu Xiling was left speechless by what Gu Xirong said.

In his previous life, Xie Jin could have been the regent, but he no longer has the chance in this life.

Gu Xirong, on the other hand, thought that she could still be the regent princess in this life. She was arrogant inside, and her words and actions were very awkward.

Gu Xiling took the overall situation into consideration and didn't want to argue with Gu Xirong over trivial matters.

She knew that Gu Xirong had never been important!

She, her husband, and the Changning Marquisate are the most important.

In Qingshui County, she must ensure her own safety, Zhou Jin's safety, and more importantly, eradicate the cancer on the land of Qingshui County.

If we give in to Gu Xirong, we can avoid some trouble, which is also good.

However, Gu Xirong's "dream prophecy" has no effect here.

Gu Xirong shouldn't be so clever.

Brother Hu, who was on the city gate, saw that the county magistrate and his men were standing still fifty feet away from the city gate, setting up camp and building a stove to cook.

Looking at the rising smoke, Brother Hu on the city gate was dumbfounded.

"Can the bows and arrows on the city gate reach there?" asked Brother Hu.

Hu San shook his head, "No, our bows and arrows only have a range of thirty feet. Even if we shoot farther, it won't exceed forty feet."

"Then...then are we just going to just wait?" Brother Hu's eyes widened and he gritted his teeth.

Hu San was a minor official guarding the city gate. He knew the situation was hopeless. "Brother Hu, why don't you give up? There is an ambush at the city gate. They already know about it. If we block it like this, they can't get in, but they can't get out of the city either. Many caravans paid money but can't get in or get out. This affects our reputation. It's not worth it."