Rebirth and Reversal of Fortune

Chapter 484 Foreign Invasion, Su Jinxiu's Support

Just as the Marquis's mansion was thriving, the flames of war reignited on the border. A powerful and ruthless enemy army, like a surging tide, amassed a massive force and rolled toward the nation's border with overwhelming force and murderous intent.

Urgent reports from the border arrived in the capital like snowflakes, casting a heavy shadow over the imperial court. The emperor, his face etched with worry, swept his gaze across his assembled officials. "Now that foreign enemies are invading," he said, "who can relieve my worries?"

Without hesitation, Xiao Ling stepped forward. "Your Majesty, I am willing to lead an elite army to fight the enemy and protect the peace of our country!" His voice was firm and powerful, echoing throughout the court.

Although Su Jinxiu was worried, she knew her husband's responsibility and commitment. "Husband, go to war with peace of mind. I will take care of things at home."

Xiao Ling swiftly assembled the elite troops trained by the Marquis's mansion; they were all dashing and full of high morale. On the day of their departure, the people of the capital lined the streets to see them off, their eyes filled with expectation and trust.

Xiao Ling led his army day and night, rushing towards the border. Along the way, he constantly pondered strategies and tactics. "This time, the foreign enemy is coming with great force; we must not underestimate them."

Upon reaching the border, the sight before them was horrifying. Enemy camps stretched as far as the eye could see, their banners obscuring the sun.

"General, the enemy has a large number of troops. What should we do?" a lieutenant asked worriedly.

Xiao Ling's gaze was firm. "We'll meet force with force and water with earth. Let's first find out the enemy's deployment."

He dispatched several reconnaissance squads deep into enemy territory. However, the reconnaissance squads encountered heavy resistance from the enemy and suffered heavy casualties.

"General, the reconnaissance team has suffered heavy losses and has still not obtained any crucial intelligence."

Xiao Ling frowned deeply. "Send more! We must find out the enemy's true strength and weaknesses."

After arduous reconnaissance, some important intelligence was finally obtained. However, the enemy seemed to have also noticed Xiao Ling's actions and began to launch a preemptive attack.

On the battlefield, shouts of battle shook the heavens. Enemy troops surged forward like a tidal wave, and Xiao Ling led the charge, brandishing his longsword and fighting bravely.

"Soldiers, charge with me!"

The Marquis's elite troops, led by Xiao Ling, fought desperately. However, the enemy, with their numerical advantage, gradually gained the upper hand.

"We cannot back down! For the country, for the people!" Xiao Ling's voice was already hoarse.

Just as the battle reached a stalemate, Xiao Ling discovered a weakness in the enemy's defenses.

"Concentrate your forces and attack the enemy's right flank!"

The Marquis's army, like a sharp sword, pierced the enemy's right flank. The enemy's formation was thrown into chaos, and Xiao Ling seized the opportunity to launch a full-scale counterattack.

However, the enemy did not collapse easily. They reorganized their forces and engaged in an even fiercer battle with Xiao Ling's army.

"Even if we fight to the last man, we will never back down!" Xiao Ling was covered in blood, but his fighting spirit remained high.

The battlefield was littered with corpses and rivers of blood. Xiao Ling's army also suffered heavy losses.

"General, our food and military supplies are running out."

Looking at the enemy troops in the distance, Xiao Ling secretly vowed to defend the border and protect the dignity of the country.

Just at this critical moment, the imperial reinforcements finally arrived.

"General Xiao, we're here to lend you a hand!"

A glimmer of hope flashed in Xiao Ling's eyes, "Alright! Let's fight the enemy to the death!"

Under Xiao Ling's command, the allied forces launched a final all-out offensive against the enemy.

While Xiao Ling led his army to fight bravely against the enemy on the front lines, Su Jinxiu stayed behind, shouldering a heavy burden with her frail shoulders and becoming a solid support.

Su Jinxiu knew the importance of provisions, military pay, and medicine to the soldiers at the front, so she quickly organized all the resources of the Marquis's mansion to devote themselves to the work of procuring supplies. She summoned the stewards and managers of the Marquis's mansion to discuss countermeasures urgently.

"No matter what, we must do everything we can to raise enough supplies for the front lines!" Su Jinxiu said with a determined look in her eyes.

The shops in the Marquis's residence all adjusted their business strategies, investing all profits into the procurement of supplies. Su Jinxiu personally negotiated with suppliers from various regions, and with her wisdom and eloquence, she secured the most favorable prices and the largest supply.

"Mrs. Su, rest assured, we will give you our full support." The suppliers were moved by her sincerity and determination.

Meanwhile, Su Jinxiu also leveraged the Marquis's influence among the people, appealing to them to donate money and supplies to the soldiers on the front lines. She set up donation points on the streets of the capital and personally promoted the cause to passersby.

"The soldiers on the front lines are fighting bloody battles for our peace and security. We cannot let them fight on an empty stomach!" Su Jinxiu's voice was full of inspiration.

The people responded enthusiastically, those with money contributing money and those with strength contributing their labor. An old woman tremblingly took out her savings, saying, "This is a small token of my appreciation; I wish the soldiers a swift victory."

Thanks to Su Jinxiu's efforts, truckloads of grain, boxes of military pay, and batches of medicine were continuously transported to the front lines.

However, the situation at the rear was not without its challenges. Some criminals took advantage of the situation to hoard supplies, drive up prices, and attempt to profit from the national crisis.

"These people are absolutely insane!" Su Jinxiu was furious when she learned about it.

She immediately joined forces with the government to crack down on these illegal activities. At the same time, she also arranged for personnel to strengthen market supervision and ensure the supply of goods and price stability.

To ensure Xiao Ling could focus on the front lines without worrying about the rear, Su Jinxiu also worked to stabilize public morale. She organized various cultural and artistic activities to praise the heroic deeds of the soldiers on the front lines and inspire patriotism among the people.

"We must believe that under General Xiao's leadership, we will definitely be able to defeat the foreign enemy!" Su Jinxiu's words gave the people great confidence.

Under Su Jinxiu's meticulous arrangements, the situation in the rear gradually stabilized, and the people united as one to provide support to the front lines.

But at this moment, a new problem arose.

Due to the excessively long transport route, some supplies were attacked and looted by enemy forces en route.

"What should we do? The front lines urgently need these supplies!" The personnel in charge of transportation were extremely anxious.

Upon learning this, Su Jinxiu immediately devised a solution.

"We changed the transport routes and increased the security forces."

Thanks to Su Jinxiu's tireless efforts, the supplies were finally delivered to the front lines.

When Xiao Ling received the supplies at the front line, his heart was filled with gratitude and strength.

"With my wife supporting me from behind, I am determined to defeat the foreign enemies!"