I just want to be a princess, no, you want to be a queen

Chapter 309 Female Soldiers Meet the Enemy

It was called a mountain, but in reality it was just a hillside. Logically, its height was perfect for an ambush, but below the hillside was an endless expanse of flat land, which was not very useful. Furthermore, the slope was so gentle that even a horse could climb it.

Chu Yueling looked at the Xiongnu cavalry in the distance and said, "Sisters, although we are on high ground and have every advantage, we must not linger in the battle. Our officers must die in battle, not be captured."

"So, our goal today is to shoot Song Wei. After shooting Song Wei, we can retreat."

"Each squad must find cover and prepare their bows and arrows."

Following the order from Princess Qinghe, the female soldiers quickly sought cover, their legs trembling. They thought the princess was joking, having joined her as female soldiers only for the two taels of silver per month.

Unexpectedly, the princess actually took them to the battlefield.

It's really a big joke in the world.

That was the Xiongnu, cavalry that even the most elite soldiers of Dasheng couldn't resist. How could they possibly defeat them?

Everyone hid themselves tightly, and no one dared to draw their bows and prepare for battle.

Except Chu Yueling.

Watching the Xiongnu cavalry approaching, Chu Yueling aimed at Song Wei on horseback. She wanted to get closer, closer, but the cavalry in front of her saw her. Without time to think, she shot an arrow. The arrow wasn't powerful enough, and it slipped past Song Wei.

Jin Yiluo looked up and saw arrows raining down.

From bottom to top, it shot towards Chu Yueling.

Chu Yueling raised her sword to block, and a black cloak flew over to block the falling arrows, and she fell into a warm embrace.

"Brother Zhou!"

"withdraw!"

Lu Mingze glanced at Jin Yiluo and rode off. The female soldiers mounted their horses and followed him. The Shesheng Battalion and the Yueqi Battalion followed, providing cover with arrows and shields.

Inside the city gate, Chu Mingzheng grabbed Chu Yueling, who had dismounted, and threw her directly against the wall: "Who told you to ambush the Xiongnu? You're overestimating your abilities."

"Who are you saying is overestimating their own abilities?"

Seeing that Chu Yueling was about to cry, Lu Mingyang pushed Chu Mingzheng away in dissatisfaction.

"Sister-in-law!"

Chu Yueling lay in Lu Mingyang's arms with grievance, sobbing, "I didn't intend to ambush the Xiongnu. I just wanted to kill Song Wei and run away. He is Concubine Song's brother. If Concubine Song surrenders for him, it will be very disadvantageous to you. I also want to help you."

"Ling'er is so thoughtful." Lu Mingyang coaxed her.

Chu Mingzheng said angrily: "Just coax her and coax her to death."

"Who is asking for death?" In the arms of her eldest sister-in-law, Chu Yueling was no longer afraid and said angrily, "I almost killed someone just now."

"How come it was so close? Go, kill the guy and come back." Chu Mingzheng grabbed Chu Yueling's arm and sent her towards the city gate.

"What are you doing!" Lu Mingyang hurriedly pulled his hand away, stood between the two of them, and pushed Chu Yueling to Yang Nianshu.

Yang Nianshu hugged Princess Qinghe and left, asking, "Did you really almost kill Song Wei?"

Princess Qinghe nodded and said unconvincedly, "Why does he say that I am overestimating my own abilities?"

"Don't cry!" Yang Nianshu comforted him, "Your elder brother is afraid that you'll kill Song Wei and steal his credit. How will he put his face?"

"Really?"

"Of course it's true. This is our first victory against the Huns!"

The two girls' voices echoed as they faded away. The people standing at the foot of the city wall were all bewildered, especially Chu Mingzheng. Lu Mingyang chuckled.

"Oh, I was wondering why someone was so angry!"

She clapped her hands and turned to climb the city wall. Chu Mingzheng followed her with a dark face and asked, "What are you doing up here?"

Lu Mingyang smiled: "Let Jin Yiluo see me, he must miss me to death."

"you dare!"

"I can not!"

In the past, she had just pretended in private, but now, in front of the soldiers and civilians of the entire city, how could she let her husband lose face?

Lu Mingyang smiled and took his arm, "I want to see my husband's majesty."

The Hun cavalry attacked the city.

Jin Yiluo pulled Song Wei over and said loudly, "Tell Concubine Song that I'm here to give her a gift."

"I, Da Sheng, will not accept gifts without merit. You'd better keep the Khan's gift for yourself!" Chu Mingzheng looked over.

Jin Yiluo originally thought it was Concubine Song's people, but unexpectedly saw Prince Ningyuan. He was slightly stunned, and then smiled. That smile was a bit disappointed, but also a bit excited.

Originally, he wanted to use Song Wei to attack the city, but now, he had to camp outside the city first.

At the same time, people in the city were discussing how to deal with the enemy.

Inside the Ningyuan Palace, everyone expressed their opinions. Some advocated going out to meet the enemy, while others advocated defending the city. Amidst the chaotic discussions, Chu Mingzheng slowly spoke.

"I have decided to have the Marquis of Chengyang lead the female soldiers out of the city to meet the enemy."

The room was silent, and then it exploded.

"Your Highness, please think twice. This is a matter of life and death for Da Sheng. It cannot be taken lightly."

Even Lu Mingyuan was a little stunned. It wasn't that she couldn't, but: "Eight hundred people, isn't that a little too few?"

"Quite a lot!" Chu Mingzheng left no room for doubt: "I will have the Yueqi Battalion and the Huben Battalion provide guards on the left and right wings, but the female battalion must be the main force."

As he said that, he threw the token on the table away.

Lu Mingyuan took it and knelt on one knee: "I will definitely fulfill your mission."

The military order has been issued, there is no turning back, and everyone leaves.

Lu Mingyang walked out from the inner room, "Your Highness, why did you ask my elder sister to send troops?"

"Don't you believe in your elder sister's ability?"

"Of course not. But..." Lu Mingyang was also worried: "But she is leading female soldiers after all."

Or a female soldier who has never been to the battlefield.

"It is precisely because they are female soldiers that they are used."

Chu Mingzheng hugged Lu Mingyang and sat him on top of him, saying, "If it weren't for Ling'er's antics, I wouldn't have thought of this. Right now, Dasheng's morale is low, and wherever the Xiongnu cavalry goes, everyone is terrified. So, in this first battle, we must boost morale."

"Using women to boost morale..." Lu Mingyang muttered to himself, feeling a little awkward.

Chu Mingzheng laughed and said, "Even women can beat the Huns, so why should men be afraid?"

"Chu Mingzheng, what do you mean!"

Lu Mingyang raised his hand to strike him. Chu Mingzheng held it back, aggrieved. "Yangyang, I'm telling the truth."

If a man from Dasheng were told he was worse than a woman, even the most wimpy man would fight to the death. This was indeed the truth.

Lu Mingyang sighed and asked, "Will my elder sister be in danger?"

"Don't worry, I will make full preparations." It's just that the female soldiers are the first to take the lead, and as long as they win, the operation will not be difficult.

Chu Mingzheng hugged the girl tightly in his arms, "Those who work hard can achieve anything. Yangyang, what you need to do is the real first step."

What he promised her was never empty words.