My Taoist buddy has practiced surrogacy

Chapter 1171 Pure
His voice was steady and powerful, as if it could break the dull atmosphere.

At the same time, in the palace, Emperor Ling Xue was sitting alone in the study, reading the memorials. Her eyes revealed a trace of fatigue, but more of tenacity. As an emperor disguised as a man, she had to face not only external enemies, but also internal power struggles.

"Your Majesty, General Zhou Xing requests to see you urgently." A guard reported respectfully.

"Let him in." Ling Xue raised her head, a gleam in her eyes.

Zhou Xing walked into the study, bowed, and got straight to the point: "Your Majesty, the enemy's movements are unusual. I'm worried that there's a trap. I suggest that reinforcements be sent to support the border immediately."

Ling Xue looked at Zhou Xing, secretly admiring his sharpness and decisiveness. "Approved. I will order reinforcements immediately." Her voice was soft but also full of authority.

The two smiled at each other, and each could see the determination and trust in the other's eyes. That night, they worried about the country together and planned future actions together.

As the night deepened, the lights in the tents went out one by one, and the entire camp fell into silence. However, behind this calm, there were countless turbulent waves. The shadow of war was like a sharp sword, hanging over everyone's head.

The next morning, the sun shone through the mist. Zhou Xing arrived at the parade ground early to check the soldiers' preparations. He walked through each team and carefully observed the soldiers' expressions and movements. He knew that this war would not only test his military talent, but also the will and courage of everyone.

In the palace, Ling Xue was not idle either. She knew very well that as an emperor, she needed to do more than just command the battles. She also had to stabilize the domestic situation and ensure that the rear was safe. She summoned the important officials in the court to discuss countermeasures.

"My dear ministers, the border is in crisis now. We need to work together to overcome the difficulties." Ling Xue stood in the court and glanced at everyone.

"We are willing to share your majesty's worries!" The ministers responded in unison, their voices full of determination.

Ling Xue nodded, and the burden in her heart was slightly relieved. She knew that as long as everyone was united, there would be no difficulties that could not be overcome.

In this way, Zhou Xing and Ling Xue were busy at the front and back, making final preparations for the upcoming war. They knew that this war would be a tough one, but they were confident that they could win. Because they had a common belief and goal, which was to defend their homeland and protect the peace of the people.

A thunderclap split the sky, and a storm was coming. The situation on the border became increasingly tense, and the confrontation between Zhou Xingjun and the enemy entered a white-hot stage. He stood in front of the makeshift command tent, staring at the enemy formation in the distance with a sharp gaze.

"General, the enemy reinforcements have arrived." A scout reported breathlessly.

Zhou Xing frowned, secretly calculating the strength comparison between the two sides. He knew that if the deadlock could not be broken as soon as possible, the situation would become increasingly unfavorable to them.

"Pass the order down and prepare to launch a surprise attack on the enemy camp." Zhou Xing said in a deep voice. He wanted to take the initiative to attack and catch the enemy off guard.

As night fell, Zhou Xing personally led the elite troops to quietly approach the enemy camp. They passed through the jungle, crossed the trenches, and approached the target like ghosts. Suddenly, a shout of killing broke through the night sky. Zhou Xing was the first to rush into the enemy camp, followed by the soldiers. For a moment, the enemy camp fell into chaos.

At the same time, the power struggle in the palace was also becoming increasingly intense. Ling Xue sat in the imperial study, frowning. She had just received news from a spy - someone was secretly colluding with the enemy and intending to overthrow the dynasty.

"Someone, come here and convey my oral order to summon Shangshu Li Wen." Ling Xue ordered calmly.

Soon after, Shangshu Li Wen hurried to the imperial study. He was one of Ling Xue's most trusted ministers and one of the few people in the country who knew her true identity.

"Li Wen, someone betrayed us." Ling Xue said bluntly.

Li Wen was shocked when he heard this, but he quickly calmed down. "Your Majesty, please rest assured that I will thoroughly investigate this matter and will never let the traitor succeed." He said firmly.

Ling Xue nodded, feeling a little relieved. She knew that with Li Wen by her side, she had an extra capable assistant.

In the following days, Ling Xue and Li Wen secretly investigated the identity of the traitor. They screened clues, interrogated suspicious persons, and got closer to the truth step by step. At the same time, Zhou Xing also encountered unprecedented challenges on the front line. The enemy seemed to have noticed his intentions and strengthened its defenses. After several attacks, although some results were achieved, the enemy was not completely defeated.

Late one night, Zhou Xing stood alone in the middle of the camp, looking up at the starry sky. He knew that time was running out and he had to find a breakthrough as soon as possible. Just then, a soldier came running over. "General, we learned an important piece of information when we were interrogating the prisoners of war - there is a problem with the enemy's food supply."

Zhou Xing was moved when he heard this. Food and grass are the lifeblood of the army. If the enemy's food and grass supply can be cut off, the situation of the war will be greatly improved. He immediately called the generals to discuss countermeasures and formulated a detailed action plan.

A few days later, one night, Zhou Xing personally led an elite force to sneak into the enemy's rear. They quietly passed through the jungle and mountains, avoiding the enemy's patrols. After several hours of arduous trekking, they finally found the enemy's granary.

A fierce battle ensued. Zhou Xing and his soldiers rushed to the enemy's granary like a tiger descending from a mountain and set it on fire. The flames shot up into the sky, illuminating the night sky and reflecting their resolute expressions. This action greatly weakened the enemy's combat effectiveness and brought about a fundamental change in the situation on the front line.

At the same time, the struggle in the palace was coming to an end. After a series of investigations and interrogations, Ling Xue and Li Wen finally found the traitor and captured him. The traitor turned out to be a high-ranking official in the court. He was dissatisfied with the status quo and was bribed by the enemy to collude with the inside and outside to overthrow the dynasty. With the arrest of the traitor, the power struggle in the palace came to a temporary end. Ling Xue sat firmly on the throne and won the trust and support of more people. She knew that this victory was hard-won, which made her more determined to govern the country well.

When the first ray of sunlight penetrated the clouds, a miraculous scene appeared before their eyes. Zhou Xing and Ling Xue finally ushered in the moment of the decisive battle. After months of hard fighting, both armies were a little tired, but in the face of the final victory, they were all full of fighting spirit.

Zhou Xing rode his warhorse to the front of the battle. He held a spear in his hand and his eyes were firm and sharp. He knew that this battle was about the fate of the country and the lives of countless people. He shouted to encourage morale: "Brothers, charge for your country and your loved ones!"

The soldiers responded in unison, shouting and killing, and the earth was shaking. The two armies fought fiercely, and the battlefield was full of swords and blood. Zhou Xing led the charge and his heroic performance inspired every soldier to fight the enemy with all their strength.

At the same time, Ling Xue also went to the front line. She stood on the high platform and looked at the battlefield. She was nervous and excited. She knew that this moment was not only a test for Zhou Xing, but also a test for herself. She prayed silently, hoping that Zhou Xing could lead everyone to victory.

At this moment, a thrilling scene appeared on the battlefield. Zhou Xing was injured in the battle and fell to the ground, his battle robe stained red with blood. Seeing this scene, Ling Xue's heart tightened and she almost couldn't help but rush down the platform. But she knew that she couldn't panic at this moment and had to hold on to the end.

Just when everyone thought the battle was going to be unfavorable to our army, Zhou Xing struggled to stand up. He held the spear tightly again, and his eyes flashed with an unyielding light. His tenacious spirit infected everyone, and the soldiers cheered up again and launched a fierce counterattack.

Finally, after several hours of fierce fighting, our army won the victory. The enemy was completely defeated and cheers rang out on the battlefield. Although Zhou Xing was covered with scars, he stood in the center of the battlefield, holding up his spear and smiling triumphantly. At that moment, he became a hero in everyone's heart.

After the war, Ling Xue personally visited Zhou Xing at the front and expressed her heartfelt gratitude and high respect to him. The two smiled at each other and saw the appreciation and respect in each other's eyes. This war not only established a deep friendship between them, but also made the whole country more united and powerful.

On an early spring morning in the Tianqi Dynasty, the sun shines softly on the earth. The mountains in the distance are shrouded in a faint morning mist, looming. On the streets of the capital, people have begun to get busy, and the hawkers' cries are mixed with the smoke in the air, forming a vivid market picture.

However, under this seemingly calm surface, there are undercurrents in the palace. A young man in a dragon robe sits on the dragon throne, revealing a firmness that does not match his age. He is the emperor of the Tianqi Dynasty - Ling Xue. Unlike other emperors, he is actually a woman dressed as a man and inherited his father's throne. Since the previous emperor had no heirs, in order to appease the court officials, he had to take this expedient measure.

Ling Xue's eyes were deep as she listened quietly to the report in the hall. At this moment, the ministers were arguing about the enemy countries that were constantly invading the border. These enemy countries were becoming increasingly powerful and frequently harassing the border, making the rule of the Tianqi Dynasty precarious. Amidst the arguments, a steady and powerful voice sounded: "Your Majesty, please allow me to lead the army to the border, wipe out the enemy, and stabilize the border!"

The court fell silent instantly, and all eyes were focused on the owner of the voice. He was the great general of Zhenbei, Zhou Xing, who commanded a large number of troops. Although he was only thirty years old, he had already made great achievements in many battles and was well-known. Zhou Xing was eight feet tall, handsome and tall, with an aura of majesty between his eyebrows. His appearance made the already tense atmosphere even more solemn.

Ling Xue looked at Zhou Xing for a while, secretly admiring the courage of this young general. She calmed down and said calmly: "General Zhou, what strategy do you have to deal with the invasion of the enemy country?"

Zhou Xing strode forward, knelt on one knee in front of the dragon's case, and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, I think we should concentrate our forces to attack them by surprise. We should strike a fatal blow to the enemy with lightning speed. At the same time, we should strengthen the border fortifications to prevent the enemy from invading again."

Ling Xue nodded, motioning him to continue. Zhou Xing stood up and made a detailed analysis of the power comparison, geographical location, and tactical arrangements between the enemy and us. Every point was well-reasoned. Ling Xue's doubts gradually dissipated, and she decided to temporarily put aside her gender prejudice against the young general and entrust this crucial mission to him.

"Okay, I'll grant your request," Ling Xue stood up, her voice full of unquestionable firmness, "General Zhou, this trip is a heavy responsibility, I hope you can do your best to defend the territory and return triumphantly."

Zhou Xing bowed to the ground and swore: "I will not fail the emperor's grace, I will annihilate the enemy and defend our territory!"

After the court was dismissed, Ling Xue returned to her bedroom, but her heart was restless. She pondered over Zhou Xing's words, and she couldn't help but feel a little curious and trustful of this heroic general. Facing the coming storm, she only hoped that this decision was the right one.

In the far north, Zhou Xing was ready to go. He rode on a tall horse, looking at his neatly lined soldiers, his eyes gleaming with determination. This time, he was not fighting for himself, but for the peace and prosperity of the entire Tianqi Dynasty.

The night fell and the cold wind howled. Zhou Xing walked between the camps, inspecting the soldiers' preparedness. Torches in the camp illuminated the night sky, and the soldiers stood in awe and saluted, their eyes full of respect. Zhou Xing nodded slightly to show encouragement. He knew that this battle was related to the safety of the entire Tianqi Dynasty, and any negligence could bring unforeseen consequences. Therefore, he strived for perfection in every detail.

"General, our spies reported that the enemy may launch large-scale actions in the near future." A trusted soldier reported in a low voice.

Zhou Xing frowned, and quickly analyzed the countermeasures in his mind. He turned to the deputy general behind him and said, "Pass the order down, be alert, adjust the defense, and make sure the defense line is foolproof."

The deputy general leaned forward to answer and quickly conveyed the order. The entire camp immediately became busy, and the soldiers quickly adjusted their positions and strengthened the defense line. Zhou Xing knew that they were facing a cunning and fierce army, and if they were not careful, they would be wiped out. Therefore, he must take all means to ensure the dawn of victory.

At the same time, in the imperial palace in the capital, Ling Xue did not fall asleep either. She stood in front of the map, thinking for a long time. She knew that Zhou Xing must be facing great pressure at this time, but she could not go to the front line to support him in person. All she could do was to give him full trust and support from the rear.

"If Zhou Xing can return triumphantly, it will be a blessing for the country; if he fails..." Ling Xue did not dare to think any further. She prayed silently, hoping that her decision was correct and that the young general could create a miracle.

Just as Ling Xue was thinking, hurried footsteps were heard outside the door. A hurried courier reported: "Your Majesty, urgent news from the front!"

Ling Xue hurriedly took the intelligence, which said that Zhou Xing had fought the enemy for the first time and won, but the price was obvious. Although the enemy was repelled, Zhou Xing's troops also suffered some losses. However, what was more serious was that according to intelligence, the enemy was gathering a larger number of reinforcements, intending to defeat Zhou Xing's troops in one fell swoop.

"As expected." Ling Xue's heart sank. She realized that this was a protracted war and a battle that would test Zhou Xing's ability. She quickly gave instructions to send more reinforcements and supplies to the front line, and ordered that the logistics support must be smooth.