The Eldest Daughter Is Beautiful and Saucy
Chapter 252: destiny
Chapter 252: Destiny
The reason why Xiliang became a powerful country was not because of its strong national policy system, nor because of its strong comprehensive national strength, but because Xiliang cavalry was strong. A strong cavalry means a strong army, and a strong army means a strong country!
Xiliang borders Rongdi and has a large area of land in the high-altitude and cold regions where good horses can be raised. The State of Jin does not have such a convenience.
The cost of raising horses in Jin State is extremely high. Raising a horse costs more grain than feeding thirty people. In recent years, Jin State has been trading with Rongdi and Xiliang, but the disadvantage… is that the combat effectiveness of Jin State’s army will be restrained by other countries.
Bai Qingyan analyzed the situation with the prince very rationally: “Moreover, if Your Highness has the heart to unify, then Rongdi and Jin will definitely have a life-and-death battle in the future. Rather than waiting until Rongdi recovers and is able to fight Jin, it is better to take advantage of the civil strife in Rongdi and take them down in one fell swoop.”
“But the land ceded by Xiliang as compensation this time already has high and cold land suitable for raising horses…” The prince thought for a while, “I think that father should accept the jewelry and horses! After all, the high and cold land ceded by Xiliang is connected with Nandi. If Jin wants to raise horses here, it naturally has to maintain a good relationship with Nandi.”
“What do you think, Your Highness?” she asked.
“I also think… it’s better to accept the jewels and horses and watch the fun!” The prince tapped his finger on the table. “In this battle in Southern Xinjiang, our Jin State suffered heavy losses and needs time to recuperate! Moreover, Daliang’s intentions are unclear. If our Jin State’s army is trapped by the Rongdi, Daliang will attack Jin at that time, and our Jin State will be in danger.”
She pursed her lips and stopped persuading.
Conquering the Rongdi tribes in preparation for the future unification of the world was originally a gamble. The king of Daliang did not dare to take the gamble, and the king and crown prince of Jin did not dare to take the gamble either.
Suddenly, the prince’s carriage jolted, and the teacups on the wooden table spilled all over the table. Quan Yu and the coachman immediately reined in their horses.
There was a sudden chaotic shouting outside.
“White Deer!”
“Sacred deer!”
“The divine deer! It’s really a divine deer! Look!”
“Oh my god! It really is the legendary white divine deer!”
“White divine deer! What a beautiful white divine deer!”
When the prince heard this, he quickly lifted the curtain of the carriage and looked outside.
A giant, sturdy, pure white deer with huge fan-shaped horns that branched out like trees, looked like a king, gracefully and dignifiedly raising its beautifully shaped neck to look in the direction of the marching team. Its clean white hair glowed with a layer of holy golden light under the afterglow of the setting sun.
The state of Jin used the white deer as its symbol!
The prince had seen many white deer, but this was the first time he had seen such a beautiful and huge white deer!
He couldn’t help getting off the carriage and looking towards the high slope.
Zhang Duanrui was also shocked by the beautiful Julu.
Suddenly, the white deer, as if stimulated by something, raised its hooves and galloped towards the marching group. Its four slender and beautiful legs looked incredibly powerful and explosive.
Zhang Duanrui quickly protected the prince behind him, drew his sword and shouted, “Protect His Highness! Quick! Protect His Highness! His Highness, get on the carriage!”
The soldiers drew their swords and shields, drew their arrows and pulled their bows to protect the prince’s carriage. If the white deer dared to charge over, it would be killed instantly.
The prince was so frightened that his face turned pale. Just as he was about to hide back in the carriage, Bai Qingyan grabbed his arm and said, “Your Highness, don’t be afraid. It will submit to you! Believe me!”
The prince suddenly turned around and looked at Bai Qingyan, who had a calm and composed expression. She nodded slightly to the prince with a firm tone and stuffed something into his hand: “Your Highness, believe me!”
Seeing that the giant deer was rushing down the slope faster and faster, and becoming more and more out of control, even though there were layers of soldiers protecting the prince’s carriage, Zhang Duanrui’s heart still rose to his throat. He drew his sword and shouted, “Your Highness! Get on the carriage!”
The prince’s eyebrows twitched. Bai Qingyan didn’t want to use him to catch someone. He simply wanted to use Bai Lu to kill him!
Mr. Fang got off the carriage and ran quickly towards His Royal Highness. His face was pale and he shouted, “Your Highness! Get on the carriage!”
“The white deer is the sacred animal of the Jin State. If the sacred animal submits to Your Highness… then Your Highness will be destined to be the one! Offering it to Your Majesty as a birthday gift will be a good omen!”
Looking at Mr. Fang’s anxious expression, the prince turned around to look at Bai Qingyan who was trying to pull him out of the guard circle, and his heart was in a mess.
[How about setting the location at Yuqing Mountain? Although this is a mountain road, the terrain is open… It is easy to find and easy to take action if it is released here. ]
[Our goal is to let it go to the prince in front of everyone… and surrender to him, so that he can catch it and present it to His Majesty. We are not trying to kill it! If it really dies… all the efforts we have made are meaningless.]
The prince’s heart was beating violently as he stared at Bai Qingyan who was pulling him, pushing Zhang Duanrui away and walking out of the protective circle. So… was this white deer that Bai Qingyan and the others were talking about?
She wanted the white deer to surrender to him in front of everyone, and to catch it with her own hands and present it to her father!
“Get out of the way!” Bai Qingyan grabbed the prince’s wrist tightly and shouted.
Zhang Duanrui looked at the prince and waited for orders: “Your Highness?!”
Bai Jinzhi rode over on horseback and threw the Sun-shooting Bow in his hand: “Eldest sister! Sun-shooting Bow!”
Bai Qingyan took the Sun-shooting Bow in one hand and the archer’s quiver in the other, his deep black eyes blazing, “Your Highness, time is running out!”
The prince’s eyes fell on the Sun-Shooting Bow in Bai Qingyan’s hand and his heart beat violently. Bai Qingyan’s Sun-Shooting Bow never missed a target, so with her around, nothing would happen to him!
But… the prince was afraid of Bai Qingyan from the bottom of his heart and did not trust Bai Qingyan that much.
Even though he heard Bai Qingyan’s words that day next to the restaurant, it seemed that everything was clear, but the white deer with huge horns was rushing down the mountain with great momentum. If Bai Qingyan deliberately missed the target, he would be dead.
The prince looked at the huge monster that was still rushing closer and closer. As a mortal, he still felt fear in his heart. He was already the prince, so did he need to consolidate his position in such a life-threatening way?
While the prince was hesitating, Bai Qingyan had quickly pulled out a feather arrow, broke the arrowhead, tore off a piece of his clothes to wrap the end of the arrow, put the arrow on the bow, aimed at the giant deer.
The prince’s palms tightened, and he noticed the sachet that Bai Qingyan had stuffed into his hands. He held it tightly, raised his head and shouted, “Get out of the way!”
Zhang Duanrui raised his hand and shouted at the Julu who was sprinting faster and faster: “Get out of the way!”
The prince’s throat was churning, and under the protection of Bai Qingyan, he raised his feet and walked towards the huge deer that was rushing straight towards the team below.
The prince’s whole body was tense and his palms were full of sweat. His heart was in his throat as he saw the giant deer rushing towards him with no sign of slowing down.
Qin Shangzhi held his breath and looked at the prince and Bai Qingyan standing at the forefront of the shield formation. He already knew what Bai Qingyan was going to do.