freenovelworld Chapter 370 Where there are people, there is trouble
Chapter 370 Where there are people, there is trouble
"Father, do you agree with your daughter's proposal?"
As night fell, in the border city of Liunan Kingdom, Zheng Yunqi saw her father call her to the bell and drum tower alone and thought that her father had changed his mind, so she asked expectantly.
"I can't possibly agree to your proposal." Zheng Yu shook his head helplessly at his daughter, then took out a sealed letter from the wooden box on the table and handed it to her, continuing, "Dad wants you to take this letter and rush to Lianzhou, Jingsong State, overnight to find your uncle Xiao."
"How can I leave at this time?" Zheng Yunqi frowned again and looked at his father in confusion.
"Faced with the 100,000 enemy troops outside, my father has no idea what to do. I also lament that Liunan is weak and has always relied on Jingsong to live in peace without worrying about danger. There have been no wars for many years, which has led to the decline of talent in the army. Now I can only continue to ask your uncle Xiao for help." Zheng Yu lowered his head in shame, sat down at the table and lamented.
Zheng Yunqi's eyes turned red as she looked at her frustrated father. She choked up and wanted to speak but didn't know what to say. It had only been less than three months since the war with Wucang Country began, and her father's temples were already white. She felt sad when she saw this.
"At present, the Liunan Army can still hold out for a while. You must go to your uncle Xiao as soon as possible and hand this letter to him in person!" Seeing his daughter's tears, Zheng Yu also held back his tears and handed the letter to his daughter again, and gently advised: "Go quickly, child!"
"Father, wait for me to come back!" At the critical moment of Liunan Kingdom's life and death, Zheng Yunqi did not dare to waste any more time. He took a deep breath and showed a firm look in his eyes. After taking the letter, he turned and left.
Zheng Yu looked at his daughter's departing back reluctantly and finally couldn't hold back his tears: Yunqi, I'm sorry, you must live well!
Liunan Kingdom is already unable to recover. Even if its good friend Xiao Hongzhong gives advice, the gap in strength between the two sides is too great and it will be in vain. Once the border gate is broken by Xiyue Kingdom, Liunan Kingdom will fall completely.
As a general of Liunan State, he was bound to defend the country to the death, but his daughter was still young, and as a father he could not bear to let her die with him, so he had to find this excuse to coax her to leave.
The next morning, the spring rain had stopped, and Yan Zong and Shu Feng personally led an army of 100,000 and appeared again under the city wall of Liunan Kingdom.
Shu Feng was full of energy and looked at Yan Zong beside him. Seeing that he nodded, he rode his horse to the front of the army and shouted to General Zheng Yu, who was sitting on the city wall with a gloomy face:
"General Zheng Yu, as the saying goes, a man who knows the times is a hero. Now that the Guzhu Dynasty behind you is about to end, General, you should find another way out for yourself, your family and the brothers around you who depend on you for life and death. Why don't you open the city gate and surrender to Xiyue? As long as you are willing to surrender, our Xiyue army will definitely not hurt a single soldier of yours, and General, come to Xiyue..."
"whoosh whoosh"
Before Shu Feng could finish his words, three arrows shot down from the city wall and hit the ground about twenty steps away from him. This was Zheng Yu's response to his persuasion to surrender.
"You are worthy of being a loyal and capable general of Liunan Kingdom!" Shufeng glanced at the three arrows standing on the ground, a sneer appeared on the corner of his mouth, and after he finished speaking indifferently, he raised his arm slightly.
In an instant, the beating of drums shook the entire border again, followed by a horn sound. The Xiyue Army was mainly in phalanxes, and the soldiers holding swords and shields pushed ladders and catapults in an orderly manner towards the city wall, followed closely by archers and long spear phalanxes.
Looking at the well-trained Xiyue Army, the soldiers on the city wall couldn't help but reveal an attitude of being ready to die.
General Zheng Yu tightly grasped the sword at his waist. When the Xiyue Army under the city wall came closer, he quickly drew his sword and pointed it angrily forward: "Archers, get ready!"
Arrows rained down like locusts on the city walls, rocks rolled, smoke rose everywhere, shouts, wails, and the neighing of war horses came one after another, and a tragic and brutal battle ensued.
"For hundreds of years, the countries on this land have never ceased to fight for profits, killing and revenge. The endless wars ultimately cost innocent people the painful price of displacement and even the destruction of their families!"
On the top of the peak of Jingcheng, Lianzhou, Mr. Zisang looked at the smoke rising from the border of Liunan Kingdom in the distance and couldn't help but sigh.
Si Yao, who was standing aside, also frowned and remained silent. In troubled times, the people had no place to live but they were powerless. To end the war, either the countries could reach an agreement and coexist peacefully, or they could unify. But both were difficult to achieve. Even in the modern world, there had never been true peace.
The plague in Lianzhou has been completely quelled. With the assistance of Si Yao, Mr. Zisang summarized several types of sequelae through follow-up visits to Gui and Jing cities and prescribed corresponding prescriptions, which were then passed on to doctors in various places.
The people's bodies have returned to normal thanks to these tonic medicines, and now they, the doctors, can finally relax. So Mr. Zisang returned to the mountains outside Jingcheng to rest.
"What was your original world like? Was it also so chaotic?" Mr. Zisang suddenly turned his head to look at the quiet Si Yao, and then asked curiously.
"Where there are people, there are troubles. There are also disputes, wars, and killings among the countries in that world. But compared to here, most countries cherish peace more, so they will not easily ignite a war, and the people can live in peace." Si Yao had never taken the initiative to talk about her identity in front of Mr. Zisang. When she saw Mr. Zisang asked about it, she did not hide it and answered truthfully.
"Living a peaceful life is the lifelong wish of many ordinary people!" Mr. Zisang smiled helplessly, but did not continue to ask, instead he asked: "The plague in Lianzhou has subsided, what are your plans? Are you going back to Xiyue Country or continue to travel around as a doctor?"
"To be honest, sir, I came here today to ask for my resignation. We plan to leave Lianzhou tomorrow and go to Jiangnan, Jingsong, to look for friends." Si Yao bowed solemnly to Mr. Zisang, and said sincerely, "It is thanks to your guidance that I have gained a deeper understanding of the two medical books. I thank you again."
"It's rare that you are so humble and eager to learn, and you have such a high level of comprehension. I am naturally happy to teach you. Moreover, it is also thanks to you that you came to Jingcheng in time to help me, and you have shared a lot of the burden for me." Mr. Zisang stroked his white beard in front of him and smiled slightly.
"You're welcome, sir." Si Yao smiled modestly.
"All good things must come to an end, but I believe our bond is still there. Please take care on your journey." Mr. Zisang continued to smile as he looked at Si Yao, with a hint of reluctance to part in his loving eyes.
He truly admired this little girl, but unfortunately her master got there first, and they were ultimately not destined to become master and disciple.
"Take care too, Mr. Zisang!" Si Yao bowed respectfully again and said goodbye.