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Chapter 301 The Burning City

"Do you really just want to give it a try, or do you want to become a legendary hero?" Qi Zhuji glanced at Lin Yi, "Are you sure there is nothing wrong with your mentality?"

"Do you think I will suddenly become stupid? Of course I can't seek death."

Lin Yi rolled his eyes, but he was not in the mood to joke or quarrel with Qi Zhuji.

He could understand why Qi Zhuji said such words. For a battlefield where tens of thousands of troops were fighting, the strength of a few practitioners was too small. If there was no absolutely suitable opportunity, their adventure would be like a moth's flutter.

Fire makes no difference. Some people are usually very calm and have correct judgment, but in some extreme circumstances, their mentality may become unbalanced and undergo some unimaginable changes.

Qi Zhuji did not continue what Lin Yi said. He was silent for a breath, and then bowed seriously to Lin Yi.

Lin Yi smiled bitterly and said, "Even if it's a farewell, it doesn't have to be so formal. It makes me feel as if I will never come back."

"Go as soon as possible."

Qi Zhuji said nothing more to him, just turned around and walked towards the location of the heavy cavalry army.

The emotions in his heart at this time were a bit complicated, and he couldn't even explain his emotions clearly.

The real powerful people in this world will never think that they are ordinary people, and they will never let themselves think about things like ordinary people.

What the powerful should consider most is their interests.

So almost all powerful people are cold-blooded animals.

Qi Zhuji originally thought that since he was in such a position, he must also consider issues in such a cold-blooded way. In many things, he felt that he would be cold and more rational.

However, when Lin Yi made such a choice at this moment, although he did not feel that it was something he had to do, he inexplicably felt more respect for Lin Yi.

A battle involving tens of thousands of troops surrounding a large city cannot end quickly. Even if the city is breached, the street fighting and cleaning may last for a long time for the Northern Wei army, and a few practitioners will break away from such a convoy and rush on their way quickly.

, so in Lin Yi's view, even if the Taoist city is defeated with a high probability, if he rushes with all his strength, he will catch up with the end of the battle.

Since Qi Zhuji can guarantee to convince these heavy riders, and has the Qi family's divine mind enshrined here, he doesn't have to worry about these trivial matters.

After explaining some matters to Xue Jiu and others, Lin Yi, Bai Yuelu and the other four set off again one by one and two horses, galloping into the night.

"What if I have bad luck this time and really die?"

Not long after leaving the camp, as if she didn't want to be too quiet on the way, Bai Yuelu straightened her hair that was blown by the wind, and turned to ask Lin Yi: "Do you regret it?"

"If you are unlucky, it is fate. There is nothing to regret." Lin Yi said.

"Just curious and wanted to chat."

The galloping military horses are naturally bumpy, and the strong wind blowing in the face will also make people feel uncomfortable when talking. However, Bai Yuelu didn't care at all. Her face was very calm, and it was really no different from when she was chatting, "What are you doing again?"

You are not from the Zhongzhou Army, and you cannot say that you have much loyalty and sincere love for the current emperor. There is no reason to sacrifice your life for him. In my opinion, you don’t value fame and fortune, and military achievements don’t matter. And you

You also know that if you go north alive, you may meet your parents. What makes you fight so almost selflessly?"

Even if it's a real chat, this is still a question worth pondering.

Lin Yi thought about it seriously, then turned around and asked: "Do you know what is the one thing and errand that the generals of the border army are least willing to do?"

Bai Yuelu shook her head.

"It's about writing letters of condolences to the family and paying out pensions."

Lin Yi smiled mockingly. He turned his head and looked at the black sky in the distance in front of him, and said: "Many of my father's subordinates are not afraid of any tough battle, but they are very afraid of losing their lives to the homes of those soldiers who died in battle."

Write letters to tell their families that their sons, brothers, or fathers have died in the war. Especially those who finally come to the generals who write such letters, and go to the homes of the fallen soldiers to express their condolences and pay some pensions to all the people.

We are all afraid to do such a thing.”

"I remember the Yongzhou War in the previous dynasty, where my father also participated in the Yongzhou War. In that war, more than 400,000 people from the north and the south participated in the war, and many people died."

After a pause, Lin Yi took a deep breath and continued slowly: "I lived in Jiangxia County at the time, which was also on the edge of the northern defense zone. At that time, nearly half of the people in Jiangxia County were with the army, and many of them were in the army.

The family members of the soldiers, and some were the porters who had been recruited, and the women of the people who were mending their clothes and armor. For nearly half a year, generals from all the frontline armies came to the city every day with letters announcing their death in action. During that half a year,

, the whole city was filled with crying."

"I was very young at that time, and there was an old woman who was doing laundry at home. When the letter arrived that day, she was still doing laundry. I will never forget the scene when the letter informing her that her son was killed in action was delivered to her hands.

."

Lin Yi fell silent.

After being silent for a long time, he added: "So I think differently from many people. Many people fight for the emperor and military exploits, but in my opinion, this is the war for everyone in the Southern Dynasties."

"You are very kind."

Bai Yuelu took a deep breath and made a heartfelt evaluation.

She understood more and more why Yuan Yan had so many unclear emotions towards Lin Yi, some of which even went beyond normal reason. In her opinion, Yuan Yan and Lin Yi were basically the same type of people.

The night is gradually going away, and the sun is rising in the east.

Four people and eight horses headed all the way towards Taoist City.

Lin Yi didn't even give these horses much time to rest, because according to the route, when these horses reached their limit, they would be not far from Taoist City.

Near noon, a shower suddenly fell. After half a stick of incense, the shower stopped and it cleared up completely. The dark clouds in the sky dissipated and the whole world became completely bright.

Along with the rainbow in the distance, many smoke pillars appeared in their sight.

Lin Yi drove his horse up to a hill that was not too high. He straightened his body on the horse and looked around, vaguely seeing the outline of Taoist City.

Some small fortress towns scattered around Taoist City were already like extinguished bonfires in his sight, and Taoist City at this time was the source of countless smoke pillars.

Countless places in this city are burning.

At this distance, even if there were soldiers moving on the city wall, they seemed smaller than ants, and he couldn't see them clearly.

But in some smoke pillars, he could clearly see some bright flames shining.

Some of the streams of light were even clearer than lightning in the dark night, giving him an extremely sharp feeling.


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