Can't a princess ascend the throne?

Chapter 344 Northern Frontier Pass

This is destined to be an extremely chaotic and one-sided war.

This wasn't the first time these two groups had clashed; the previous battle at Huluzui was a one-sided massacre. Back then, the grassland army was in disarray, focused only on fleeing, but their energy remained high, and they didn't suffer significant losses. However, after a full day and night of running, they were no longer in a state of high spirits.

Especially now that their Khan has been captured, the two princes are also in a fierce battle, and they are suddenly covered in all sorts of red spots that are itchy and painful, making it impossible for them to concentrate. Therefore, this war is almost a massacre.

Hearing the screams of the warriors from the surrounding grasslands, Sachi Khan, bound like a dumpling, showed intense pain on his aged face, and tears even welled up in his eyes.

what……

This hellish scene before him was entirely due to his flawed decision-making. These fine young men had sacrificed their lives because of his selfish desires. He was the one who brought them out of this predicament, yet now he could only lie like a coward on the enemy's horse, watching helplessly as his own men died one by one.

Before this, even when he was severely wounded and in unbearable pain, even when he was chased by the enemy like a dog, he had never regretted it. But at this moment, listening to the painful screams and groans of the children around him, he surprisingly felt regret.

Why? Why did he have to go through all this?
Why? A promising future plan was aborted halfway through.
Where is the Great Shaman?
Yes! The Great Shaman! As long as the Great Shaman is there, no one can touch the grassland army. His grassland army is invincible and the most powerful force on the grassland. How could he possibly be defeated by a little girl? He couldn't even stand up to Yuchi Mingxi!
Even Lin Chongshan was poisoned by his own plan. He could have succeeded if he had just been given a little more time. Why did he have to fail on the eve of success? This stark contrast made Sachi even more miserable.

Especially considering his eldest son, whom he valued most, had risked everything to return and fight again, it's safe to say that Sachi was filled with utter despair at that moment. But wasn't it precisely because he knew his eldest son's character that he had considered him as his successor?
Slurring his words, Sachi desperately wanted his sons to hear him: Escape! Escape! Even if just one escaped and could continue his lineage, there would be no chaos on the grasslands. If his entire line perished, the tribes on the grasslands would surely fall apart. Forget about uniting to resist the Great Jing; they would probably fight each other to a pulp.

Unfortunately, the noise on the battlefield was too great, and no one could hear what the aging king was saying.

Jiuque charged at the forefront, engaging the two brothers in fierce combat. His personal guards provided occasional support, but under these circumstances, the two princes of the grasslands had no chance of winning.

Especially since the two of them were already injured, the inexplicable red spots on their bodies made it difficult for them to cope quickly.

As the battle raged across the grasslands, the people of Beijiang Pass received intelligence. The cities behind them showed no signs of attack, except for a remote passage called Huluzui, where a fierce battle had taken place.

The troops that Jiu Que had left behind to gather the prisoners had already rushed back to the Northern Frontier Pass. Knowing that their superiors were concerned, they quickly reported the situation.

The Northern Frontier Army generals, who had been anxiously waiting, were dumbfounded upon hearing the report from their familiar subordinates. Were they getting old and their hearing failing? What were these brats talking about? What did they mean by the two princes of the grasslands detouring to Huluzui to prepare for a southward march? And yet, as expected, they were waiting with their troops, caught red-handed, and, with the help of that mysterious weapon, routed the enemy, leaving nearly half their men behind, while the rest fled in disarray, losing half their horses?

Then, then...

"Ninth, where is Lady Ying now? Why didn't she come back with you?" After a day and a night of rest, Lin Chongshan had barely recovered some energy and was now nervously watching his subordinate, afraid of hearing any news he didn't want to hear.

"Lord Ying has led his brothers and sisters to pursue the two grassland princes, the elder and the younger, as well as the fleeing Sachi Khan!"

"what?!"

Lin Chongshan's mind went blank. What's wrong with this kid? Doesn't he know the principle of not pursuing a cornered enemy? Besides, once those grassland people disappear into the vast grasslands, who can find them? This kid is just fooling around!

Even those who have spent nearly twenty years on the frontier sometimes get lost in unfamiliar grasslands, let alone Jiu Que, who has only been twice. Getting lost on the grasslands is no joke; there's no food or water there, especially now that the weather is getting colder. By winter, there won't even be a single blade of fresh grass on the ground. Wouldn't they run out of supplies?
Startled by his own overthinking, Lin Chongshan looked at his gleeful subordinate and wished he could drag her over and expose everything she knew.

"Go on! I don't believe Lady Ying would be so reckless; she must have another way."

"This……"

The generals who had been chosen to report on the military situation looked at each other. In the end, one of them, Qiu Wen, was more observant and noticed that his superiors were extremely anxious. He quickly spoke up to explain.

"As all the generals know, opportunities on the battlefield are fleeting. As for how to pursue them, Lord Ying did not explain to us. However, when we set off, Lord Ying's personal guards carried a lot of things we did not recognize. I happened to catch a glimpse of some leftover gunpowder boxes that were very useful at Huluzui. They seemed to be pieces of stone, and the stones seemed to be covered in a lot of hair. Lord Ying only said that those stones were very useful, but as for what they were used for, we really do not know."

"However, when they set off, Lord Ying was very certain of the direction the grassland army was heading. Perhaps, perhaps they won't get lost, after all, doesn't Lord Ying have that magical device called a 'monocular telescope'?"

When the topic of the monocular telescope came up, Qiu Wen had no choice but to reveal how Ying Jiuque had determined the hiding places of the two princes, leaving everyone speechless.

This method... well, it seems it's not unusable, but it's not suitable for them, since they don't have a peerless master like Cui Zhufeng by their side.

If they had some doubts about Jiu Que's ability to lead troops before she set off, now that they heard their subordinates speaking of her every word and action with such reverence and admiration, their hearts, which had been hanging in the air, finally settled down.

In the military, the strong always prevail. These brats idolize Jiu Que so much; that kid must indeed be a brilliant strategist adept at using unconventional tactics…

(End of this chapter)