dognovel Chapter 433 On the eve of the war
Chapter 433 On the eve of the war
General Zhang clenched his fists hard, his voice a little hoarse, "Alright, let's not talk about it for now. We will definitely avenge this!"
The deputy general on the side looked at General Zhang with a little sympathy. General Zhang's only daughter was married to Moliang City, but she did not escape. It seemed that she must be in great danger.
"That's right! We will definitely take revenge!" Several soldiers around Murong Yanhui also expressed their opinions. After hearing such a tragic thing, none of them could calm down. They wished they could go to the battlefield right now to kill all those Northern Tartars!
Yu Qingli's expression was also very serious, and her heart was very agitated. This was different from what she knew. Just like this war, not only did it start much earlier, but so many people even died in vain. Could it be that all these changes happened because of her?
If that's true! She is the sinner of this war!
The more Yu Qingli thought about it, the more uncomfortable she felt. If this was true, she hoped that she could turn into a lonely soul and disappear, which would be better than the torture of conscience she was suffering now.
Murong Yanhui didn't know what Yu Qingli was thinking. Seeing her pale face, he thought that she was in a bad mood after hearing such a horrific tragedy. Then he gave her a concerned look. Fortunately, Yu Qingli didn't think about it anymore. After seeing Murong Yanhui's comforting gaze, she calmed down a little.
In this case, what she has to do is to try every possible means to end this war as soon as possible.
Although it is called a war, Yu Qingli feels that it is more like a one-sided killing. These northerners are so cruel and inhumane for their own ambitions that they even do things like massacring a city. It is really shocking.
"General, please rest here today. We fought a fierce battle with the Northerners yesterday. Although we suffered heavy losses, they didn't gain any advantage. I don't think they will attack again today. After such a long journey, the soldiers can rest and recuperate."
Murong Yanhui nodded slightly, then turned to the others and said, "You guys rest first. General Zhang and I will go to the city wall to take a look."
"General, let's go too!"
Which of the deputy generals who had come with Murong Yanhui was willing to stay and rest? Seeing that the commander was going to inspect, they naturally did not dare to neglect it. Many of these people had served under General Lin and were familiar with this kind of formation.
"I want to go too!" Yu Qingli's voice sounded a little abruptly after these people.
Murong Yanhui frowned, "What are you going to do? We are going to inspect military affairs, you stay and rest first."
Yu Qingli's eyes were blazing, and she didn't allow any objection: "I'm a military doctor. There are so many injured people outside, so naturally I have to go and take a look."
Murong Yanhui was about to say something when Yang Cheng beside him said, "General, it would be great if Doctor Li were with you. If you encounter any injured soldiers, he can treat them on the spot."
Murong Yanhui was helpless. He just looked at Yu Qingli with a little heartache, turned around and walked outside. Yang Cheng and others followed closely behind. Yu Qingli thanked them softly and followed with the medicine box.
Although there were some bad rumors about Yu Qingli in the army, most of these soldiers were honest and just let it go. What's more, they had no right to interfere in the commander's private affairs. In addition, after spending some time with them, they found that although Doctor Li often had a cold face, he was a kind person. No matter who had a minor illness or pain, he would do his best to treat them. This made these soldiers admire him very much.
After all, a doctor’s heart is kind!
At this time, in a huge mansion in Moliang City, the atmosphere was as gloomy as the weather here. On the carved mahogany chair in the middle of the hall, a tall man was leaning against it, with one foot resting on the back of the chair. He looked relaxed and unrestrained. The features on his handsome face were as deep as if carved by a knife, and his eyes were filled with a sharp and bloodthirsty scarlet.
This was originally an extremely perfect face, but there was a scar running down from the left cheek, extending all the way to the neck and into the collar, making it look extremely hideous.
There were several chairs on each side, and three or five equally tall men were sitting on both sides. They were dressed similarly, and the thick fur made these already burly soldiers look like ferocious bears.
These people were none other than the generals who were leading the Northern Kingdom's expedition. The one leading them was Yelu Jin, the eldest prince and crown prince of the Northern Kingdom. He had always been bloodthirsty and cruel, and it was he who made the decision to massacre the city of Moliang.
Sitting on the left of Yelu Jin was Yelu He, a king who stood shoulder to shoulder with the emperor of the Northern Kingdom. He was the person who least approved of this war, but had to obey the order and become the military advisor. On the right was Yelu Han, the great general of the Northern Kingdom. He was not originally from the Northern Kingdom, but later because of his outstanding military exploits, he was given the imperial surname Yelu, which was a great honor.
And now, Yelu Jin is angry!
"It's been a few days, and you can't even take down a tiny city like Xiangyi. I really don't know what you're doing? I'll give you two more days. If you still can't take Xiangyi, everyone will be dragged out to feed the wolves!"
The expressions of the people present changed. They knew that Yelu Jin's words were definitely not just talk. His cruelty was well-known in the North Country, and people were terrified of him over the years.
"Your Highness, the soldiers have been suffering greatly from the frequent snowstorms these past few days. Furthermore, Xiangyi City is easy to defend but difficult to attack, and with two large mountains on either side forming a natural barrier, it's understandable that we haven't been able to capture it for the time being..."
"Humph! Are you making excuses for useless things, uncle? Or are you planning to back down? We can't even conquer Xiangyi, so when will we be able to completely conquer Canghe? This place is still a long way from the Imperial Capital! If you keep making excuses like this wherever you go, there's no need to fight this war!"
Yeluhe sighed and stopped talking. Ten years had passed, and Yelujin still couldn't forget the hatred from the past. He even wanted to completely swallow up Canghe. Although His Majesty had tried to stop him, he couldn't persuade this paranoid nephew. This time, he sent him to Yelujin to serve as a military advisor, hoping that he could persuade him at the critical moment.
But this is easier said than done. Yelu Jin has always been very opinionated and doesn't listen to his father, let alone his uncle.
Yelu Jin's bloodthirsty eyes swept across several people, finally landing on the taciturn Yelu Han. "General, please don't let me down in the next two days, okay? Or are you just hesitant to kill your former compatriots?"
"No!" Yelu Han replied coldly, as mechanical as a piece of wood.
"That's good! I still believe what the general says. In the next two days, let me see your results! The red plum blossoms blooming in the snow are the most beautiful scenery, especially since they are painted with blood. General Yelu, don't let me down!"
After Yelu Jin finished speaking, he stood up from the chair and stood at the door. Snowflakes began to fall from the sky again, and pure white petals flew everywhere. Yelu Jin raised his hand to touch the scar on his face, and the hatred in his eyes was tainted with unknown emotions.
Murong Yanhui, we will meet again soon! This time, I won't let you escape easily!
Murong Yanhui, who was searching for the city, suddenly shivered. A chill coming from deep within his heart made him pause.
"General, what's wrong? Is there something wrong with our deployment?"
"No! Your defense is perfect, and every detail is very thoughtful. However, the soldiers have held out here for such a long time, it's time for our men to take over."
Murong Yanhui really admired these soldiers who were guarding their homeland. Although their fighting ability might not be the strongest, their willpower was definitely strong!
General Zhang smiled. "General, you're too kind. We're just trying to catch up. Before, we just wanted to hold on for one day at a time. Especially after seeing the brutality of the northern Tartars, these soldiers have become more self-aware. Of course, this may also mean more attacks from the northerners."
"True warriors are forged on the battlefield. These soldiers have been able to grow so quickly, not only because they had no other choice, but also because your guidance, General, is extremely important."
"You are too polite, General. The people you brought are also good."
General Zhang's eyes fell on Yang Cheng and his men not far away. Although these generals had participated in few battles, they all had a spirit of fearlessness in the face of danger, and they did not have the pampered and arrogant nature of the people in the capital. Especially Doctor Li, who looked thin and small, but was extremely efficient in doing things. He did not even frown when he saw the festering wounds of the soldiers. It seemed that this prince who led the troops to the battle was not the same as the legend.
General Zhang sighed inwardly, fortunately he had never looked down on them from the beginning.
The soldiers on the city wall have been replaced by a new group of people. Most of the original Xiangyi local soldiers have been replaced. However, Murong Yanhui did not dare to be careless. He specially selected a number of Xiangyi veterans to follow the newly replaced soldiers. With their guidance, he believed that even if the enemy attacked, it would be easier to deal with it.
After the inspection, Murong Yanhui did not leave immediately. He slowly walked to the foot of the city wall, where three or two wounded soldiers were sitting, and Yu Qingli was treating their wounds.
Yu Qingli's technique was extremely skilled, and it didn't look like it was her first time as a military doctor. She looked calm and agile like a veteran military doctor. She swiftly picked out the abscess on one of the men's broken arm, and without caring about the pus and blood splattering everywhere, she held the man's wound with her hand. Xiluo, who was standing by, also cooperated very well, and promptly handed over the medicine and a clean bandage. Yu Qingli took it and bandaged it in no time.