I was chased by my sickly junior brother who had two lives

The border situation between Qin and Qing has always been delicate and full of friction. But no one expected that this time, the conflict between the two countries would be completely intensified. The war broke out in an instant on the border, the smoke was everywhere, and the shouts of killing seemed to be heard thousands of miles away, making the court and people of Qing fall into tension and anxiety.

Chen Jue and Chen Jia were also extremely worried after hearing the news. That morning, the sun had not yet completely dispelled the morning mist, and the atmosphere in the Duke's Mansion was solemn. Chen Jue was wearing a dark blue robe, and the jade belt around his waist showed his status, but his brows were tightly furrowed. He paced back and forth in the study, thinking about how to deal with it. Chen Jia was wearing a plain silk skirt, with only a simple jade hairpin in her bun. She stood aside, her face full of worry.

"Husband, the Qin State is advancing with great force, and the war on the border is tense. Although we are in the capital, we can't just sit back and watch." Chen Jia said softly, with anxiety in his tone.

Chen Jue stopped, looked at Chen Jia, and nodded slightly: "My lady is right, I have the same idea. Our peaceful life now depends on the peace of this country. Now that the border is in trouble, we should do our part. I think that we have saved a little from doing business over the years. I plan to use half of the money I have earned recently as military aid to solve the urgent needs of the border."

Chen Jia heard this, and a hint of determination flashed in his eyes: "My lord, this is a very good move. Money is just a thing outside of our body. Now we can add some food and weapons to the soldiers on the front line, which can be regarded as our service to the country. However, I don't know how to send this military aid in the most appropriate way."

Chen Jue pondered for a moment and said, "Let's go to the East Palace to meet His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and tell him about this matter. Then His Royal Highness will decide how to arrange it. This will probably be more appropriate."

Chen Jia nodded in agreement, and the two of them packed up and hurried to the East Palace. Along the way, the streets of the capital were no longer as lively as before, and the people were whispering about the war on the border, and everyone had a look of worry on their faces.

Arriving at the East Palace, the palace guards informed them and led Chen Jue and Chen Jia into the main hall of the East Palace. The prince was wearing a bright yellow suit and a jade crown. He was standing in front of a huge map. The map marked the border between Qin and Qing, as well as the place where the war was currently raging. The prince had a solemn expression and deep worry in his eyes. He turned around slowly when he heard Chen Jue and Chen Jia coming.

"Duke Chen, Madam Chen, are you here at this time because of the border war?" The prince's voice was a little tired, but still steady.

Chen Jue and Chen Jia hurriedly saluted. Chen Jue stepped forward and said respectfully: "Your Highness, my wife and I are here for this matter. There is war on the border right now. Although I cannot go to the front line to kill the enemy in person, I also want to do my best. I have made some money from running my business these days, so I would like to take out half of the money I have earned recently as military aid, hoping to help the soldiers on the front line. I also hope that Your Highness can arrange it and ensure that these supplies can be delivered to the border as soon as possible." As he spoke, Chen Jue took out a list from his sleeve, which detailed the number and types of donated property, and presented it to the prince with both hands.

The prince took the list and looked at the numbers on it, with a hint of surprise and emotion in his eyes: "Duke Chen, your action is truly righteous. Although the court is trying its best to prepare military supplies, the war on the border is costly. Your military aid is undoubtedly a timely help."

Chen Jia also bowed and said, "Your Highness, the soldiers on the front line sacrificed their lives and shed their blood just to defend their country. What we do in the rear is nothing. I just hope that this war can be settled soon and the people can return to peace."

The prince nodded slightly, handed the list to the attendant beside him, and then looked at Chen Jue with a deep gaze: "Duke Chen, I am very pleased that you have this intention. However, the situation on the front line is complicated now. Not only are military supplies important, but the commander-in-chief also needs to be capable and reliable. After thinking about it, I think you are a calm and strategic person. I wonder if you are willing to accompany me to the front line to supervise the army, so that I can have a capable helper to jointly command the battle and repel the Qin army as soon as possible."

Chen Jue was shocked when he heard this. He knew what it meant to be on the front line, facing swords and shadows, and could be in danger at any time. But he turned his head to look at Chen Jia beside him, and thought of the soldiers fighting bloody battles on the frontier, and immediately clasped his fists and said, "Your Highness values ​​me, and I will not refuse even if I die. But I still have some matters to arrange at home, and I hope Your Highness can give me a few days."

The prince patted Chen Jue on the shoulder and said, "Duke Chen is straightforward. I will naturally give you time to arrange your family affairs. However, this expedition is extremely dangerous, so you must think carefully."

Chen Jue replied firmly: "Your Highness, I have made a decision and will not regret it. When the country is in trouble, every citizen has a responsibility. I will do my best to assist Your Highness, repel the Qin army, and protect the territory of our Qing Kingdom."

Chen Jia was standing by, and although she was full of worry, she knew that this was not the time to stop him. She stepped forward, took Chen Jue's hand, and said softly, "Husband, you must be careful on this trip. I will take care of everything at home in the capital and wait for you to return safely."

Chen Jue looked at Chen Jia, his eyes full of tenderness and reluctance: "Don't worry, my lady, I will come back safely. I'll trouble you to take care of the things at home."

The prince was moved by the affection between the couple and said, "Duke Chen, you are so lucky to have such a virtuous wife. When you return triumphantly, I will reward you handsomely."

A few days later, Chen Jue arranged his family affairs and went to the Treasure Pavilion to explain many business matters, ensuring that even if he was away, it could run normally. On this day, he was wearing a black battle armor and a helmet. The battle armor shone coldly in the sun, exuding a murderous aura. Chen Jia personally put a cloak on him, with tears in her eyes, but she tried hard not to let the tears fall.

"Husband, please be careful when you go to the front line. I will pray for you every day, and hope you will come back soon." Chen Jia's voice trembled slightly.

Chen Jue held Chen Jia's hand and comforted her, "Don't worry, my lady. I will be careful. You should also take care of yourself at home and don't work too hard."

After saying that, Chen Jue turned around and walked towards the prince who had been waiting on the side. The prince was also dressed in military uniform, looking heroic. He looked at Chen Jue who came to join him and nodded: "Duke Chen, let's go, the soldiers on the front line are still waiting for us."

Chen Jue clasped his fists and saluted: "Your Highness, please!"

The two led a team of elite soldiers and marched towards the border. Along the way, the horses' hooves raised clouds of dust, and everyone's expressions were extremely serious. Chen Jue and the prince rode side by side, discussing the situation on the front line while they were on the road.

"Your Highness, according to the news from the front, the Qin army seems to be well prepared for this attack, and its military strength is also very strong. We must not underestimate the enemy." Chen Jue said with a frown.

The prince nodded slightly: "I also know how powerful the Qin army is, so this time, the first thing to do is to stabilize the morale of the army, and then formulate a combat strategy based on the actual situation. Duke Chen, do you have any ideas?"

Chen Jue thought for a moment and said, "Your Highness, I think that we should not attack rashly when we first arrive at the front line. The most urgent task is to check our army's food and grass reserves, weapons, and the morale of the soldiers. Then send people to investigate the Qin army's deployment and find its flaws, so that we can strike them in one fell swoop."

A trace of appreciation flashed in the prince's eyes: "Duke Chen is right, it's exactly what I want. When we get to the front, we will act according to this plan."

After several days of traveling, they finally arrived at the frontier camp. The camp was a busy scene with soldiers coming and going, some carrying food and grass, and some cleaning their weapons. When they saw the prince and Chen Jue coming, they all saluted.

Chen Jue and the prince went straight to the camp, summoned all the generals, and began to learn about the battle situation in detail. A general came forward and clasped his fists and said, "Your Highness, Duke Chen, the Qin army has been attacking continuously for several days. Although our army fought hard, we also suffered heavy casualties. Moreover, their defense line is quite strong. We tried to break through several times, but failed."

Chen Jue frowned and asked, "How long can our army's food and grass last? Do we have enough weapons?"

The general replied, "The food and grass can still last for more than half a month, but the weapons have been severely depleted, especially the arrows, which are running low."

The prince looked at Chen Jue, and the two of them looked at each other, and saw solemnity in each other's eyes. Chen Jue said, "Your Highness, the most urgent task is to solve the problem of weapons first. The money I donated before can be used to purchase arrows and other urgently needed weapons as soon as possible. At the same time, we must also find a way to boost morale and restore the fighting spirit of the soldiers."

The prince nodded and said, "Just as Duke Chen said, I will leave this matter to you to arrange. Make sure it is implemented as soon as possible."

"Yes, Your Highness!" After receiving the order, Chen Jue immediately set about dealing with the issue of weapon supply. He personally supervised the process, calculated the required quantity with the quartermaster, and contacted reliable craftsmen to speed up the production of arrows and other weapons.

On the other side, the prince went to inspect the camp, talked with the soldiers, and boosted their morale. He stood on the high platform and shouted loudly: "Soldiers, I and Duke Chen have arrived at the front line and will fight alongside you. Behind us are the millions of people of Qing State, which is our homeland. This time we must repel the Qin army, protect our territory, and let our loved ones no longer suffer from the war!"

After hearing the prince's words, the soldiers shouted, "We are willing to follow His Highness and Duke Chen to kill the enemy and defend our country!" For a moment, the morale of the camp was greatly boosted.

In the following days, Chen Jue and the prince worked closely together, continuing to replenish military supplies while analyzing the Qin army's deployment based on the information sent by the spies. Finally, they discovered a weak link in the Qin army's defense line.

Chen Jue pointed at the map and said to the prince, "Your Highness, this is a place where the Qin army's defense is relatively weak. We can set up an ambush here, and then send an elite force to feint an attack on their front. When they transfer their troops to the front, our ambush troops will attack from the side, and they will be caught off guard."

The prince looked at the map, a hint of excitement flashing in his eyes. "Duke Chen's plan is brilliant, let's act accordingly. You go select the best troops and arrange the ambush. I will personally lead the feint attack troops, and we will start the operation tomorrow."

"Yes, Your Highness, I will prepare it right away." Chen Jue took the order and began to select soldiers and deploy all the details of the ambush, waiting for the battle tomorrow to turn the tide of the war.

On the second day, the battlefield was filled with smoke and shouts of killing. The feint troops led by the prince rushed towards the Qin army with great momentum. The Qin army fell into the trap and hurriedly mobilized troops to resist. Just when they focused their attention on the front, the ambush troops led by Chen Jue came out from the side like a god, and for a moment, the Qin army was in chaos and was beaten back step by step.

The soldiers of Qing State pursued the Qin army and killed them, forcing them to abandon their weapons and flee in panic. In this battle, Qing State won a great victory and successfully repelled the Qin army. The war on the border finally subsided.