What Li Qinzai said himself was basically a villain's line. There was nothing he could do about it, he was already doing bad things.
Different standpoints lead to different perspectives on right and wrong, good and evil.
Therefore, there is an old saying that "the enemy's enemies are my heroes", which roughly means this.
From a personal and Tang Dynasty standpoint, in order to save Li Ji, it was understandable that Li Qinzai would do anything on the enemy's land, including murder and arson.
But from the perspective of the Goguryeo people, these Tang troops invaded their land and slaughtered their civilians. They were evil demons with no conscience.
There is no clear-cut line between good and evil, right and wrong.
It's just that they don't want to admit that they are bad people.
Li Qinzai rarely did this kind of thing of forcing others, especially forcing a woman.
But at this moment, he doesn't care about that much anymore. He talks about the gentleman's demeanor and is simply the White Lotus Virgin. In the end, he will only risk Li Ji's life.
"I give you two choices. One is that I kill these villagers one by one in front of you until you are willing to let me heal that person."
"Second, you take the initiative and agree that we will do nothing wrong to these villagers. If we can cure that person, I will also give the villagers money and food so that you can survive this war."
Li Qinzai stared into Jin Dayan's eyes, with murderous intent flashing in his eyes.
Jin Dayan took a step back, her eyes turned red, and she finally shed tears.
She was only in her twenties and had been cared for and supported by countless villagers throughout her life. She was used to hearing others express gratitude to her, but she had never heard anyone threaten her like this.
Li Qinzai's expression was getting more and more impatient, and he said coldly: "You choose quickly, I'm in a hurry. If you don't agree, I'll give you a good time, and then I'll find the next famous doctor."
Jin Dayan turned her head and looked at the villagers behind her and the shining swords and halberds of Tang Jun with tears in her eyes.
After a long time, Jin Dayan finally spoke: "I'll let you go, you... don't harm their lives."
Li Qinzai stared at her for a long time and said in a deep voice: "Deal."
Then Li Qinzai said loudly: "Liu Renyuan, please leave a thousand soldiers stationed here to take care of these villagers. Wait for my order in a few days. If she regrets or does not treat her with all her heart, I will send someone to pass the message to the villagers. If you deserve to be killed, you must kill."
Liu Renyuan clasped his fists heavily: "Follow the order!"
Jin Dayan's eyes were red and she stared at him angrily.
Li Qinzai was unmoved and said coldly: "Understand, you must be on guard against others."
After speaking, Li Qinzai ordered to go on the road and took Jin Dayan back to the Tang army's camp along the original route. As usual, it was still a rush march.
Of course, in order to reward the soldiers for their hard work, Li Qinzai promised each of them a reward of 500 cash on the way back. As usual, there was thunderous cheers and high morale among the soldiers.
Jin Dayan was riding on the horse, and Li Qinzai was very polite to her. He did not tie her up, nor did he treat her as a prisoner. Instead, he treated her as a distinguished guest. He asked her for her opinion when eating, drinking, and resting all the way. She was given the best treatment in terms of food, drink, accommodation, and transportation.
No matter how good the treatment was, after all, she was sleeping in the open air. Jin Dayan was also a little tired, and riding a horse every day was not that comfortable.
When setting up camp that night, Jin Dayan finally couldn't help but ask: "Who are the people you need to heal?"
Li Qinzai thought for a while and said: "A very important person, very important to me and to Datang."
Jin Dayan seemed to understand something. She was silent for a while and then asked: "Where is he... injured?"
Li Qinzai explained Li Ji's injuries in detail, fearing that she would not understand. Li Qinzai spoke very slowly and enunciated every word clearly.
Jin Dayan understood and frowned slightly.
Li Qinzai's heart sank: "Can you cure it?"
Jin Dayan hesitated for a moment and said: "Intracranial injuries... are a bit troublesome. Use a silver needle to insert them to draw out the congestion, and then apply warming medicine. It may be possible to save it."
"Just tell me what medicinal materials you need, and I will send someone to prepare them in advance."
Jin Dayan thought for a long time and named more than a dozen medicinal herbs.
Li Qinzai did not dare to neglect, so he hurriedly memorized it carefully, and then called Bu Qu loudly, ordering him to rush back to the camp on horseback the next morning to prepare medicinal materials and silver needles in advance.
After doing all this, Jin Dayan and Li Qinzai sat side by side by the campfire. Neither of them was interested in chatting, but just stared at the fire blankly.
After a long time, Li Qinzai whispered: "Everything... is up to you. Please try your best to save him."
Jin Dayan bit her lower lip and said, "If I didn't save him, would you kill me?"
This question is very sensitive, and Li Qinzai doesn't know how to answer it.
The truth is cruel. If she failed to save Li Ji, even if Li Qinzai did not kill her, she would not be able to walk out of the Tang army camp alive. The anger of the soldiers of the three armies would burn her to ashes.
Seeing Li Qinzai's silence, Jin Dayan smiled sadly, she already knew the answer.
Even though we are the enemy and we are two countries, Li Qinzai still deeply felt at this moment that he had done nothing wrong this time.
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After four days of marching back, Li Qinzai and Jin Dayan finally arrived at the Tang Army camp.
After entering the camp gate, Li Qinzai and Jin Dayan walked straight to the commander's tent without stopping.
The Tang army's camp was full of swords and halberds, and the soldiers were practicing on the plains. Their shouts of killing pierced the sky, and the murderous aura in the air was like a tangible blade, killing people's hearts.
Jin Dayan, who had always remained indifferent, was also frightened by Tang Jun's training. Her face was pale and her legs were weak. She unconsciously grabbed Li Qinzai's sleeves with two slender fingers and followed him closely with a frightened expression.
When they arrived outside the commander's tent, Qibi Heli, Xue Rengui and other generals had been waiting for a long time. When they saw Li Qinzai coming back, Qibi Heli and others came to greet him.
"Have you found the miracle doctor?" Qibi Heli said anxiously, looking at Jin Dayan next to him as he spoke.
The generals' eyes seemed to be cannibalistic, and Jin Dayan was frightened again. She pursed her lips and hid behind Li Qinzai without saying a word.
Li Qinzai nodded and asked anxiously: "How is my grandfather?"
Qi Bihe Li sighed: "It's not good. The military doctor said that after all the methods have been exhausted, we can only survive for one day at most. Fortunately, you are back."
After saying that, he pointed at Jin Dayan, Qi Biheli frowned and said, "Is this girl the miracle doctor you invited?"
"yes."
Everyone showed distrustful looks.
Qibi Heli said politely: "This girl is so young, can she cure your grandfather?"
Li Qinzai smiled bitterly and said: "Besides her, there is really no other way. Grandpa Qibi, what else can you do?"
Qibi Heli sighed, stared at Jin Dayan with unkind eyes, and said: "Girl, I know that you are from Goguryeo. The two countries are fighting, and they are enemies. But you are a doctor, and doctors should be benevolent. Fighting is like a man."
In our matter, the doctor should have the medical ethics of a doctor, do you understand what I mean?"
Jin Dayan tried her best to control the fear in her heart and nodded.
Qibi Heli waved his hand and said: "The silver needle medicinal materials are all ready. You can go in. Several doctors in the army will serve as your deputies."
Jin Dayan glanced at Li Qinzai and was about to enter the commander's tent when she was suddenly stopped by Li Qinzai.
The two looked at each other in silence for a long time. Li Qinzai bowed to her and said, "...please."
When she straightened up, Jin Dayan had already entered the handsome tent.