HLnovel Chapter 214 Meng Liang Jiao Zan
Chapter 214 Meng Liang Jiao Zan
Before daybreak, the tightly closed gate on the north side of Yanmen Pass was quietly opened, and a team of warriors in black ink armor, riding horses with muzzles and their legs wrapped in cotton cloth, quietly passed through the pass and headed west under the cover of night.
Fearing that the princess was not a good rider and would fall off her horse during the night march on the difficult mountain road, Prince of Qin Zhao Defang took Luo Li to ride together. The dark and snowy BMW carried two people and ran ahead of the team effortlessly.
Luo Li wore a cotton mask to block the cold wind that went straight into her nose and mouth, and the King of Qin wrapped her tightly in his cloak. She was wrapped tightly in front, but with the King of Qin as a human-shaped heater on her back, she didn't suffer too much.
It was almost noon, and the snow-covered peaks on both sides looked like a fairyland in the thin mist.
Two thousand elite Moyun cavalrymen marched on the narrow and rugged valley path without any sound of human neighing or horse whinnying. They were like a black ghost army, on the journey to take the enemy to the Yama Palace.
A general sent by Yang Yanzhao as a guide looked back on his horse at this disciplined army with superb riding skills, with admiration and respect in his eyes.
Seeing His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin riding his horse to his side, the burly, bearded lieutenant glanced at the princess in the prince's arms, secretly muttering the words "beautiful women are a disaster" in his heart.
In such a risky surprise attack, the usually brave and wise God of War His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin actually wants to bring his silly princess with him. Isn't he afraid that his soldiers will be dissatisfied and their morale will be affected?
Seeing His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin looking at him, the general was frightened and his face turned serious, suppressing the resentful thoughts in his heart.
He said respectfully, "Your Highness, Prince Qin, once you leave this valley, you will pass by two large towns and it is still 180 miles away from Shuozhou."
The King of Qin nodded and said, "Set up camp at the end of the valley to rest, and then march quickly on the main road after dark, and reach the valley east of Shuozhou City before dawn tomorrow."
Luo Li saw from the hood that the stupid big general was carrying a large purple gourd on his back, and asked curiously: "General, your big gourd is very beautiful, is it filled with fine wine?"
The stupid general was upset by the rude questioning of the stupid princess. He suppressed his dissatisfaction and replied in a muffled voice, "Reporting to the princess, the big gourd behind me is not filled with fine wine, it is a weapon for me to kill the enemy!"
The big red gourd, a weapon for killing enemies, a general under Yang Yanzhao, a light bulb went off in Luo Li's mind and his eyes lit up!
: "Meng Liang! Where is Jiao Zan?"
The stupid general was stunned! He was confused by the silly princess's startled shout, "Jiao Zan is in the Yanmen Pass military camp, princess, do you know General Meng Liang?"
Luo Li patted the dark cloud-covered horse's head excitedly, "I know him! I've known him for a thousand years... Ah! No, this princess has long heard of the great reputation of Generals Meng Liang and Jiao Zan for their bravery and invincibility in the capital. It's like thunder in my ears!"
Meng Liang felt a little embarrassed by the silly princess' praise, and his cold and wooden brows softened immediately. "Princess, are Jiao Zan and I really that famous? Has it spread to everyone in the capital?"
Luo Li, who was talking nonsense in excitement, warned herself not to speak without thinking again, and said calmly, word by word: "Although the people of Beijing love to eat, drink, play, and indulge in romance, they are also grateful, admired, and respected for the soldiers on the front line.
The years of peace are because there are people who are carrying the heavy burdens forward. The dignitaries and ordinary people in the rear can enjoy a comfortable life because there are soldiers like you fighting bravely on the front lines and guarding the borders.
Therefore, the people in the capital often mention your names, and they respect the brave and invincible soldiers on the front line of the border. Generals Meng Liang and Jiao Zan are often mentioned with admiration by countless people. Your heroic deeds are widely circulated in the restaurants, teahouses, streets and alleys of the capital.
"When I saw the iconic red gourd behind you, General Meng, I called out your name. Because I have known General Meng for a long time, amidst the praises of countless people in the capital."
Meng Liang felt a mixture of sadness and warmth in his heart, and was so moved that he almost shed tears.
The big stupid general Meng Lianghu's eyes were filled with tears, and his voice was choked with sobs. "I didn't expect that the people in the rear could understand and respect us soldiers who fight desperately on the front line. It's worth it! It's worth it! Even if I have to sacrifice my life and stain the battlefield with blood, Meng Liang's life is worth it!"
Qin Wang Zhao Defang was originally amused by the princess's nonsense. After hearing Meng Liang's heartfelt words of emotion after being moved by the princess' nonsense, he couldn't help but feel heavy and sad.
These soldiers who have been stationed in the bitter and cold border areas for many years and who have fought bravely and risked their lives to resist enemy invasions would be moved and satisfied to receive the understanding of the people in the rear whom they are protecting.
However, how many of those who enjoy a comfortable life in the rear can truly understand and care about the soldiers on the front line?
Luo Li also thought of this, feeling a little heavy and sad, and sincerely looked at the burly Meng Liang and said, "General Meng Liang, you and the soldiers on the front line are all heroes!"
Meng Liang listened and smiled generously, "On behalf of the soldiers on the front line, I would like to thank the princess for the high honor she has given me."
At this moment, in General Meng Liang's heart, the silly princess who was known as "a disaster caused by beauty" suddenly turned into a smart, beautiful, holy and kind fairy.
The corners of Qin Wang Zhao Defang's lips curled up, and he tightened his arms around the princess with admiration, love and pampering, wishing he could put his intelligent and lovely sweetheart into his body.
In order to hide the whereabouts of the army, they did not dare to light a fire to cook after setting up camp. The soldiers just ate the frozen hard dry food and jerky with cold water in silence.
After two consecutive meals of this kind of cold rice, Luo Li's delicate stomach was already suffering from the discomfort.
Qin Wang Zhao Defang looked at Luo Li chewing the meat with distress, and said softly: "Why don't you drink a few sips of white wine to warm your stomach!"
Luo Li shook her head firmly and swallowed the meat jerky she had chewed. "No need! It is a military rule that you cannot drink alcohol during wartime. As a soldier, I cannot make an exception."
Meng Liang's eyes were full of admiration and respect. He never expected that the seemingly delicate Princess Qin was actually a determined warrior.
Pang Ying, carrying her big knife, came to Luo Li and saluted respectfully, "Captain, Mulan'er and Siyu have made the bed in the tent. Please go over and rest for a while!"
"Okay! I'll go warm up." Luo Li stood up, stomped her feet which were so cold that they hurt like a cat bite, and walked towards the small tent that had just been set up next to her.
"Captain? What position is a captain?" Meng Liang asked curiously, nudging Yun Yi with his elbow.
Yun Yi was thinking about how to answer and fool Meng Liang.
The King of Qin spoke up: "The princess is accompanied by eighteen female bodyguards. The head of the group is their respectful title for the princess."