Rebirth and Reversal of Fortune

Chapter 230 Su Jinxiu's Support Turns the Tide of Battle

Su Jinxiu organized the people in the capital to provide supplies and intelligence support to the front lines.

In the capital, Su Jinxiu tirelessly mobilized wealthy merchants to donate money and supplies, and called upon ordinary people to contribute to the front lines. Her determination and courage inspired many, and more and more people joined the support efforts.

Supplies were collected batch by batch, ready to be transported to the battlefield. However, the transport encountered numerous difficulties. The roads were rugged and uneven, vehicles frequently broke down, and there was also sabotage and harassment from enemy spies.

Su Jinxiu did not back down. She personally directed the transport team, adjusted the route, and strengthened security. To ensure the safe delivery of the supplies, she even personally escorted the most important batch.

In terms of intelligence, Su Jinxiu utilized the Marquis's connections in the capital to establish an intelligence network. She gathered information on enemy movements and internal court matters through various channels, promptly relaying it to Xiao Ling at the front lines.

However, the process was not without its challenges. Some intelligence agents were discovered and killed by the enemy, and the intelligence network was repeatedly disrupted. But Su Jinxiu did not give up; she continuously rebuilt and improved the intelligence network, providing Xiao Ling with increasingly accurate and timely intelligence.

Meanwhile, Su Jinxiu actively promoted the heroic deeds of Xiao Ling's army in the capital, inspiring patriotism among the people. Her efforts paid off, with more and more young people volunteering to join the army and go to the front lines to provide support.

But at this moment, some ministers in the court who were jealous of Xiao Ling's military achievements began to obstruct Su Jinxiu's actions. They restricted the allocation of supplies for various reasons, accused Su Jinxiu of having unreliable intelligence sources, and even tried to frame her for treason.

Su Jinxiu faced immense pressure, but she resolved crises time and again with her wisdom and courage. She skillfully used the power of public opinion to expose the ministers' conspiracies, winning the support of the people and some upright officials.

With Su Jinxiu's support, Xiao Ling's situation at the front gradually improved. However, the enemy also realized that Xiao Ling had received supplies and intelligence support, and intensified their attack.

On the battlefield, smoke filled the air and the sounds of battle shook the heavens. Although Xiao Ling's army put up a fierce resistance, casualties continued to mount.

Upon learning of the dire situation at the front, Su Jinxiu was extremely anxious. She decided to take a bolder step and directly petition the emperor for more support from the court.

With Su Jinxiu's support, Xiao Ling found the enemy's weakness and successfully turned the tide of the battle.

Seizing the opportunity, Xiao Ling decisively commanded his army to launch a charge, instantly throwing the enemy into chaos. The battlefield was filled with deafening battle cries, greatly boosting the morale of Xiao Ling's troops, who charged towards the enemy like tigers descending a mountain.

However, the enemy did not easily collapse. They quickly adjusted their tactics and attempted to reorganize their resistance. The two sides were locked in a fierce stalemate, with soldiers falling every moment, their blood staining the earth red.

Xiao Ling knew that they had to strike hard and completely crush the enemy, otherwise the battle could easily turn around once the enemy regained their footing. He led by example, charging at the forefront and inspiring his soldiers to fight bravely.

Just then, Su Jinxiu sent another important intelligence report from the capital. It turned out that the enemy's rear was experiencing a shortage of supplies, and the convoy responsible for transporting the supplies had encountered a natural disaster, delaying their journey.

Xiao Ling acted decisively, dispatching an elite force to bypass the enemy's main defenses and attack their supply depot. This operation was extremely risky, but if successful, it would inflict a fatal blow on the enemy.

Under the cover of night, this elite force quietly set off. After a difficult march and fierce fighting, they finally succeeded in burning the enemy's supplies.

Deprived of supplies, the enemy army was thrown into chaos, and its fighting capacity plummeted. Taking advantage of this, Xiao Ling led his army in a general offensive, decisively defeating the enemy.

On the battlefield, the enemy troops fled in disarray, abandoning their armor and weapons. Xiao Ling's army pursued their victory and recovered large swathes of lost territory.

However, the victory in the war did not make Xiao Ling lower his guard. He understood that although the enemy had been temporarily defeated, they were likely to make a comeback.

Meanwhile, in the capital, Su Jinxiu also faced new challenges. Some ministers, jealous of Xiao Ling's military achievements, slandered him to the emperor, accusing him of abusing his power and harboring rebellious intentions. The emperor was skeptical of these accusations, and his attitude towards Xiao Ling became increasingly complex.

To dispel the emperor's doubts, Su Jinxiu decided to enter the palace again for an audience. She gave the emperor a detailed report on the course of the war and Xiao Ling's loyalty, while also pointing out that the ministers who had slandered her had ulterior motives.

The emperor fell into deep thought. He knew that Su Jinxiu's words were not without reason, but the doubts in his heart were still difficult to completely dispel.

Meanwhile, at the border, Xiao Ling was busy reorganizing his troops and strengthening defensive fortifications. He knew that the next battle could come at any time, and he had to be fully prepared.

Just then, the remnants of the enemy forces joined forces with some surrounding tribes, regrouped their troops, and prepared to launch a new offensive.