Finally, Shuo Jincai and General Nie left with a small army.
They also fled into the deep mountains.
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Shuo Jin is very familiar with this mountain. Not only is it easy to defend but difficult to attack, but it also has many places to hide. The terrain here is very complicated. If you hide in it, you won't be easily discovered within a few days. I'm just exploring.
You need to be extra careful when walking.
Shuo Jin's last order was for everyone to move to the mountain overnight, find a safe place, hide there, and wait for about three days before everyone would meet up at the original place where they camped.
The specific arrangements will be subject to Shuojin’s signal.
He asked all the soldiers to disperse and hide in scattered places to prevent being discovered. In special times, the most taboo thing is to gather together, so that the target will be too obvious.
In fact, to this day, Shuojin himself doesn't know how many soldiers are still alive in the army he leads. He just asked the soldiers to hide as soon as possible, but the mountain is so big and the forest is so deep, where exactly will they hide and who are they?
Shuojin didn't know how many gathering points there were. Shuojin didn't even know whether those who were seriously injured could withstand the ordeal.
Shuojin really doesn’t know…
It was the first time he felt so helpless...
Two days ago, Shuojin had arranged for a group of people to return to Beijing first. He simply informed Bei Mingchen of the situation here. Now Bei Mingchen and his father have already begun preparations.
We must find a way to transfer some people back to Beijing as soon as possible. The injuries of those people are too serious, and if they continue to stay, there is only a dead end.
After settling down the army that was the last to leave the battlefield with him and suffered the most serious injuries, Shuojin left the place where he temporarily settled.
Chun Chun walked up the path. Although he had been to this mountain many times, this was only the second time for him to walk on this path.
The first time was with my mother.
That day became the anniversary of his mother's death, and also the day of Shuojin's rebirth.
This time, no one is protecting Shuo Jin. Instead, Shuo Jin has to protect others. I wonder if Shuo Jin will be as lucky this time.
Keeping walking, Shuojin soon reached the top of the mountain, where there was a sheer cliff with no bottom.
Shuojin's mother died here (Chapter 161). Shuojin still has nightmares to this day, dreaming of blood gushing from her mother's abdomen, flowing into a large pool, and getting closer to him...
After decades of being beaten by wind, frost, rain and snow, the blood stains on the ground have long since disappeared. Now there are still some flowers and plants growing here, which look very lively. Maybe my mother has changed her way to continue living.
The bloody killings of those days have disappeared now, and few people mention the hatred of the family. But as time goes by, the pain becomes more and more profound for Shuojin.
The great revenge has not been avenged, and now it is even more likely that he will not be able to protect the person in front of him.
"Mom, what should I do? Tell me what to do?"
Shuojin suddenly knelt down and sat on the ground. The cliff was really high, but it was very close to the starry sky and Shuojin's mother.
The pressure was too great. Shuojin was only a young man in his early twenties, but he had to bear such hatred of the country and his family, and the survival of the country was at stake.
Everything was so heavy that Shuojin could hardly breathe. He screamed at the bottom of the cliff. Something seemed to have fallen down by accident. Unfortunately, the cliff was too high and filled with smoke, which made people feel uncomfortable.
Can't see clearly either.
After enjoying the cool breeze at the top, Shuojin gradually calmed down. Now, he must be strong and escape is useless. Shuojin must believe in himself, and he must also believe in Su Ningqing, and Aqing will be safe and sound.
When Shuojin came down from the mountain, he did not take the original route. He took a few more detours and explored the hiding places of the soldiers and took a look at their injuries.
During this period, Shuojin would go down the mountain every day to see if there was anything strange at the military camp where he used to live, if anyone had been there, and if there was any other information.
After all, they have to go back eventually.
When he comes back, he will definitely change everything.
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Tianzhao Kingdom.
During the day, Su Ningqing had been taking care of the wounded soldiers, and at night, she quietly went to the Imperial Preceptor's residence. He had sprinkled some medicine on the door earlier. No matter whether the Imperial Preceptor came in or out, he would definitely be contaminated with some medicine.
Although it is not a fatal poison, it will at least make those who are infected feel uneasy.
Su Ningqing deliberately changed into lighter clothes, poked a small hole in the window, and carefully observed the situation inside. She glanced around and found nothing, and after making sure that there was no breath of living people inside, she opened the window and jumped in.
The things she saw placed in the Imperial Preceptor's room were unexpected but reasonable. The things inside were not military plans. There was no art of war, no military reports, and not even a single weapon.
All this is very different from Shuojin's camp.
On the contrary, there were many strange bottles and jars in the house, containing various medicinal materials, plasters, pills, etc. The ingredients did not seem to be used to cure diseases and save lives, and some of them were even Su Ningqing had never seen before.
It seems that this national advisor is really not simple. How can a person who does not understand the art of war come up with suggestions?
On the surface, he is giving advice, but in fact, he is using some witchcraft!
Su Ningqing felt hateful when she thought of this.
In order to avoid alerting others, Su Ningqing only made a brief observation today and took back some medicines that she was not sure about.
Afterwards, Su Ningqing returned to His Majesty, pretending as if nothing had happened. The entire Tianzhao Kingdom was celebrating this victory, and Lin Zixuan praised everyone when he saw it, not to mention how proud he was on his face.
Lin Zixuan did not break his promise, and indeed took Su Ningqing to see the Imperial Preceptor. However, he did not take her to the Imperial Preceptor's residence, but summoned the Imperial Preceptor into his camp to discuss important matters.
Before going out, Lin Zixuan made three stipulations in advance: he could not contradict the national master, he could only watch quietly, and he could not participate in the discussion of national affairs.
Su Ningqing naturally agreed without hesitation.
"Your Majesty, don't worry. I will never disturb you. I will just watch from a distance."
Why would you do something like this so close? Wouldn't it be pushing yourself into a pit of fire? Suning Qingcai is not that stupid.
Su Ningqing originally thought that the Imperial Preceptor would be a very dark and terrifying person, full of evil spirits, but upon closer inspection, Su Ningqing found that the Imperial Preceptor had a well-proportioned figure, walked gracefully, and his conversation and behavior were very elegant.
, he has the bearing of a young master from a noble family. Every smile and every move of the Imperial Master is dignified and dignified. His upbringing seems to be engraved in his bones, and even the ladies in the harem may not be able to compare with him.
The state master is like this, making people just want to take off the mask and see his true face.
Su Ningqing stood a little far away. She couldn't hear clearly what they were talking about. However, looking at their lip shapes and some fragments of words she heard, Su Ningqing concluded that this matter was indeed related to the war. But she
Surprisingly, their discussion was very calm and not exciting at all.
Soon, Lin Zixuan and the Imperial Preceptor finished their discussion, and the Imperial Preceptor left first. After Lin Zixuan signaled, Sun Ningqing walked out of the barrier and returned to the palace with His Majesty.
"Xiao Qing, I know you don't like war. Don't worry, this war will be over soon."
Lin Zixuan pulled Sun Ningqing over and said happily.
"Your Majesty is always so confident. Could it be that the Imperial Master said this again?"
Sun Ningqing smiled ghostly, got up from Lin Zixuan, and then asked calmly. After hearing this many times, he gradually got used to it. Lin Zixuan always regards the national master as the most important in everything, and he will believe whatever the national master says.
What.
"Yes, the National Master has no plan left, and setting off in two days is the best choice." Lin Zixuan couldn't help but continue to share his joy with the beauty.
Just now, Su Ningqing was peeling the longan carelessly, but now she suddenly stopped.
Are you so anxious? Two days later? But until now, Su Ningqing has not found any information about Shuojin, nor has he developed an antidote.
"Xiao Qing, what's wrong?" Lin Zixuan noticed something unusual and asked.
"Your Majesty, please forgive me for my blunt words. I am really anxious to start the expedition in two days. Your Majesty, please wait a few more days."
Su Ningqing did not hide anything. She put down the things in her hands and half-knelt in front of Lin Zixuan, trying her best to stop him from going out. In the afternoon, she heard a lot about the tragic defeat of the Hualing Kingdom. She must try her best to buy time for the soldiers of the Hualing Kingdom to recuperate.
"Xiao Qing, why don't we take advantage of the situation?"
Lin Zixuan was very confused and helped Sun Ningqing up. The two sat on both sides of the table and chatted about the matter.
It stands to reason that in a war, one should pursue victory while pursuing victory.
"Your Majesty, the soldiers are all seriously injured now. If they insist on going to the battlefield, I am afraid that the soldiers' injuries will be difficult to recover in this life. After several twists and turns, they will be disabled for life if they are not saved. Wouldn't this chill everyone's heart?
Besides, they will be the pillars of the country from now on, conquering the country, but without their protection, how many more years will they last?"
Sun Ningqing gave many reasons from the perspective of a doctor, keeping in mind the physical condition of the soldiers. Su Ningqing also put forward his own long-term considerations.
"Can……"
What Su Ningqing said was very reasonable. Although he still wanted to send troops to pursue and conquer the Hualing Kingdom, Lin Zixuan's determination began to waver.
"Your Majesty, think about it, you are sending troops to attack, isn't it just to make the people of the world respect you and respect you as the king? If you do something to take advantage of people's danger and don't think about the people, you will inevitably be punished.
Later generations criticized it."
Su Ningqing continued to fan the flames, and she even took the initiative to hold Lin Zixuan's hand and looked at him intently. Su Ningqing's eyes were sharp and a little charming, as if he could see through everything and be breathtaking. This made Lin Zixuan even more nervous.
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"A soldier never tires of deceit."
Lin Zixuan finally said these four words calmly, but his tone was not firm.
"Did the Imperial Master also say this?" Su Ningqing ventured a guess.
