" Yesterday, I was drinking with Young Master Zheng. He was sighing with emotion. He said that the Ironforest Army was finished this time. The main force of the Dangxiang cavalry was stationed in the Qingshui Valley."
" When I heard the news yesterday, I thought it was a pity that Qinghuai wasn't in the Ironforest Army," said Qing Zheng." Who knew that he would send a letter here today, asking to die!"
"Big Brother, is Young Master Zheng's information accurate?"
" Young Master Zheng just came down from the battlefield two days ago. He is the counselor of the Western Garrison Army. Of course, his information is accurate."
"Moreover, the eldest son of the Kui Kingdom was also there at that time. He said the same thing," said Qing Zheng.
" Big brother, last year, Qing Huai led the Ironforest Army to stall the Tangut cavalry for ten days and ten nights. What if he wins this time?"
" He was able to stall the Tangut cavalry last time because Wild Boar Ridge was surrounded by forests. The cavalry could not use their full strength, so he took advantage of the gap."
Qing Zheng pointed at the map and said," But look at Qingshui Valley. It's flat ground within a radius of more than ten miles. It's most suitable for cavalry to fight. That's why the Dangxiang people put the cavalry here."
The Tangut Cavalry is invincible in this kind of terrain. Once the Ironforest Army is caught up by the Tangut Cavalry, Qing Huai won't be able to escape even if he's a god!"
Second Brother Qing took the map and observed it carefully.
As the sons of generals, although the two of them were foppish, they still understood basic military knowledge.
After studying it for a while, he found that it was indeed as Qing Zheng had said. With the terrain near Qingshui Valley, once the Ironforest Army encountered the Tangut cavalry, they could basically wait for death.
"I'm just afraid that Father won't agree."
Second Brother Qing put down the map and sighed." Father has been more and more biased towards Third Brother these years. Since we all know that Clearwater Valley is dangerous, Father might not let Qinghuai go."
"I hope Father will agree."
In the Duke's study room, Duke Qing frowned as he looked out of the window. However, his eyes were unfocused. It was obvious that he was thinking about something.
After thinking for a full 15 minutes, Duke Qing came back to his senses and shouted outside." Men, go to the West Garden and call the Third Prince's guards over."
Not long after, Zheng Fang and Liu Qiong were brought into the study by the servants.
"Does Third Brother know that the Ironforest Army is in Clearwater Valley?"
"There are no outsiders here. Tell me the truth." Duke Qing stared coldly at Zheng Fang.
Zheng Fang and Liu Qiong knelt on the ground, not saying a word.
Qing Huai had led the Ironforest Army for several years and was surrounded by his trusted aides. How could he not know about the Ironforest Army's situation?
However, these things could be done, but they could not be said, even if the other party was Qing Huai's father.
Not saying anything meant that he agreed.
" Yes." Duke Qing nodded slightly and asked," Is Third Brother prepared to die with the Ironforest Army? Or do you have a plan?"
He had some understanding of his son. Since Qing Huai knew about the Ironforest Army's situation, there were only two possibilities for him to send a letter requesting to take over the Ironforest Army.
Zheng Fang and the other man were still kneeling on the ground without saying a word.
To be able to become Duke, Duke Qing was also a shrewd person. Seeing that the two of them were silent, he slammed the table." Since you are not willing to say, then go back and tell Qinghuai that I don't agree."
Zheng Fang and the other two became anxious when they heard this. However, they did not dare to speak carelessly. They only kowtowed vigorously and muttered: " Lord Marquis, please grant your wish!"
" Then tell me honestly, what is Qinghuai planning to do!"
Duke Qing leaned back lazily in his chair." This is your last chance. If you still don't tell me, you can go back. I won't allow my son to die."
"Lord Marquis has found a way to restrain the Tangut cavalry!" Zheng Fang and Liu Qiong looked at each other and said.
"What?"
"What is it?" Duke Qing stood up abruptly.
"Lord Marquis has discovered something in the Jinchuan County Government…"
In order to regain his military power, Zheng Fang still chose to betray Qin Feng.
After betraying him, he consoled himself in his heart,"Anyway, Mister Jin only instructed the Marquis not to mention the barbed wire in his letter, he didn't say that I can't say it."
"Can the barbed wire you mentioned really wrap around the horse's legs?"
When Duke Qing heard this, his face was still filled with shock.
"Duke, I saw it with my own eyes. After the warhorse was entangled by the barbed wire, it only struggled for a few breaths before it could not move."
If that's the case, why didn't Third Brother mention this in his letter?"
"Mr. Jin said that the barbed wire has not been proven in actual combat and is afraid of making a mistake, so he told Lord Marquis to wait until it is proven before reporting it."
"You are quite cautious."
Duke Qing nodded." You should know that there are no jokes in the army. If you dare to lie to me, you know the consequences!"
"Every word I say is true. If there's even half a lie, feel free to cut me down!"
Zheng Fang quickly promised.
" Hahaha, the heavens bless my Qing family!"
Duke Qing laughed happily.
He knew too well what it meant to be able to restrain the cavalry.
If Qinghuai succeeded this time, it would definitely be a great contribution. He might even be promoted to Duke.
The two dukes would definitely become a legend.
Duke Qing laughed for more than half a minute before he stopped.
" Listen up, both of you. This is a top-secret military affair. You must not mention a word about it outside this room, understand?"
"Yes, sir!"
Zheng Fang and Liu Qiong quickly agreed.
"Men, prepare the horses to the Kui Public House!"
Duke Qing did not look at the two of them anymore and shouted outside.
In the evening, Duke Qing Guo returned and called Zheng Fang and the other man to the study again.
"This is the transfer order. Take it back and give it to Qinghuai."
Duke Qing took out an exquisite envelope from his bosom." The fast horse is ready for you. Go back quickly."
"Thank you, Duke!"
Zheng Fang was overjoyed. He took the envelope with both hands and stepped back out of the door.
After leaving the house, the two of them didn't even bother with their luggage. They rode on their horses and ran.
"Big brother, third brother's guard has left the city!"
Second Brother Qing had been paying attention to Zheng Fang's movements and received the news that the two of them had left the city at the first moment.
"Did they get the transfer order?"
Qing Zheng hurriedly asked.
"They're in such a hurry to leave. They should have gotten it."
"Father went to the Kui Public House in the afternoon. It should be because of this matter," said Second Brother Qing.
"It's good that you got it. This time, Qinghuai is dead."
"Let's go to Spring Breeze Restaurant." Qing Zheng laughed heartily.
Second Brother Qing faintly felt that something was wrong, but he could not tell what was wrong.
Outside the capital city, Zheng Fang and his wife finally arrived outside the city before the city gates closed.
He did not find a place to rest after leaving the city and rode his horse at full speed in the night.
Along the way, the two of them only slept for at most four to five hours a day. The rest of the time, they were on the road.
After nine days, the two of them returned to Haijiao Village.
At this moment, the color of their clothes could no longer be seen. Their entire bodies, including their eyelashes, were covered in mud.
"The two of you, go and rest."
After Qing Huai finished reading the transfer order, he turned around to look for Qin Feng.
"What did you say? The transfer order has been issued?"
Qin Feng frowned." Didn't you say that it would take at least a month? How could it be so fast?"
He was not ready yet.