"Everyone, it is unwise to light a fire in the forest."
Muchuan said with a cold face: "If a spark ignites the forest, will we die with you?"
As soon as this statement came out, many ministers were speechless.
Indeed, if the forest catches fire, no one can survive.
However, there are still some people who are unreasonable.
A minister who relied on his seniority said angrily: "Mu Chuan, do you think we are idiots? As long as we look after the fire carefully, how can it catch fire?"
"Besides, if there is no fire, many wild beasts will attack late at night. Do you want everyone to be buried in the belly of wild beasts?"
Those wallflowers couldn't hold themselves back anymore.
"You're right, you can't do it without fire!"
Seeing this, Muchuan wanted to hang these people up and beat them up.
However, Muchuan couldn't do this. The official positions of these people were much higher than his own. If he offended them all, he would probably make countless enemies after returning home.
In desperation, Muchuan could only give in.
He ordered people to cut down a clearing and put these old disrespectful people here.
In this way, even if a spark shoots out and ignites the trees, everyone will have time to prevent and react.
After finishing the work, it was already midnight.
Muchuan was lying in the tent, obviously very tired, but he couldn't sleep at all.
I always feel nervous.
After Muchuan tossed and turned for a long time, he finally left the tent and planned to get some fresh air outside.
The temperature in the forest was quite low late at night, and Muchuan could see the white mist that was about to condense when he took a breath.
I couldn't help but shook my head. No wonder the Sui Dynasty couldn't get in no matter what.
In such harsh weather, even horses may be frozen to death.
"Master Mu, why don't you take a rest?"
The night watchman saw Muchuan coming out and quickly approached him.
Muchuan smiled bitterly and shook his head, "I don't know why I can't sleep."
"Master Mu, are you worried about a fire?" The night watchman said with a relaxed face: "Don't worry, sir, there are people watching every fire. Even if there is a little abnormality, it will be dealt with in time."
Hearing this, Muchuan glanced around, and it was indeed as the night watchman said, there were people guarding every fire.
Muchuan nodded and patted the night watchman on the shoulder.
"So, thank you for your hard work."
"Wherever Master Mu goes, we will all work for the Tang Dynasty."
This man's consciousness made Muchuan blue-eyed, and he couldn't help but ask his name.
"My subordinate Pei Xingjian."
"Pei Xingjian?"
Muchuan couldn't help but be a little surprised, and quickly observed this person carefully.
After taking a closer look, Muchuan realized that this man had a childish face. He was probably fifteen or sixteen years old, in the prime of life.
"Sir, do you have any questions?" Pei Xingjian also looked confused.
His identity is somewhat embarrassing. He is the son of the former minister Pei Renji. Thanks to the mercy of the great ancestor, he was included in the army as a soldier.
To be honest, although Pei Xingjian can only be a soldier, and may even remain a soldier for the rest of his life, he is already very content. After all, with his status, he is lucky to be alive.
Muchuan asked hesitantly: "Your Majesty, is Mr. Pei Renji, the former Minister of Rites, Mr. Pei?"
As soon as these words came out, Pei Xingjian's face suddenly became a little ugly.
He is most afraid of others knowing his father's identity.
"Exactly." Pei Xingjian nodded with almost all his strength.
In his opinion, Muchuan would definitely be wary of him after learning his origin.
"very good."
What Pei Xingjian didn't expect was that Muchuan not only did not distance himself from him, but actually helped him straighten his collar.
Mu Chuan said with emotion: "Mu admired Pei Shangshu's character in his early years. Unfortunately, Pei Shangshu died young. He never thought that he would be able to make friends with Pei Shangshu's son. How lucky he is!"
Pei Xingjian was a young man after all, and he was so moved by Muchuan's few words.
In the past, when he mentioned his father to others, he always got angry.
The only exception was Muchuan, which naturally made Pei Xingjian's favorability towards Muchuan soar.
"Brother Pei, why are you reduced to being a soldier?"
After some pleasantries, Muchuan finally got to the point.
He was bound to take Pei Xingjian as a talent under his command.
Just kidding, this guy will be a great man in the future who will make plans to capture Duzhi and quell the rebellion of Ashtwen Fu and Ashina Fu Nian.
A general of this level is second only to Xue Rengui, and even better than Gao Kan.
Of course, Pei Xingjian is only fifteen or sixteen years old now and still needs time to grow up.
But Muchuan doesn't care. His grand plan cannot be completed in a year or two, and he can definitely afford to wait.
Hearing this, Pei Xingjian looked ashamed and said, "Hey, I am the son of an enemy minister after all. It's good to be alive. How dare you expect too much?"
"Hey, brother Pei, don't be depressed. Gold will always shine. With brother Pei's talent, he will be able to take on a big responsibility one day." Muchuan comforted him.
Pei Xingjian shook his head, not taking Muchuan's words seriously.
He knew very well that people like him would never be able to reach the top.
Seeing that the time was almost up, Muchuan tentatively suggested: "In that case, why don't Brother Pei come to me?"
Pei Xingjian couldn't help but pricked up his ears.
Muchuan continued: "Although Brother Yu is not talented, he still has certain connections in Chang'an. He may be able to help Brother Pei ascend to the top."
"Brother Mu, are you really willing to accept me as your subordinate?"
Pei Xingjian looked excited, but then he became worried and said, "But I am the son of an enemy minister, will this not bring trouble to Brother Mu?"
"What are you talking about? No one dares to trouble me."
Muchuan patted his chest, his claws pulling the young man into the abyss step by step.
Once you get on Muchuan's 'thief ship', don't even think about leaving again.
Just as Muchuan was about to convince Pei Xingjian, a big insect suddenly jumped in front of the two of them.
The expressions of both of them changed drastically.
Just kidding, in front of a tiger, a human is like a moving piece of meat.
"Master, there is a situation."
A crisp voice sounded, but Muchuan was stunned for a moment.
He took a closer look and discovered that Mu Yingchen's figure was sitting on the big insect's back.
This little girl can even tame a tiger? Muchuan couldn't help but marveled in his heart.
"Brother Mu, isn't this your sister? Why is she riding on a tiger?"
Pei Xingjian also saw Mu Yingchen on the tiger's back and couldn't help but asked in surprise.
"This is her pet, don't worry."
After explaining casually, Muchuan also quickly communicated with Mu Yingchen.
You know, this little girl has always been very calm, but now that there is a situation, it means that something big must have happened.
"Xiaoying, what happened?"
Mu Yingchen replied: "It's on fire."
"on fire!"
Both Muchuan and Pei Xingjian were shocked, and they quickly looked at the surrounding camps.
However, there was no sign of a fire.
"It's not here, it's the entrance to the forest."
At this moment, a raging fire is burning at the exit of the forest.
A group of people were standing outside the flames, grinning ferociously as they watched the rapidly expanding fire.
