Chen Hao didn't know why Fang Zhengzhi would appear in the Thunder Light Settlement, just like how he didn't know why the traps had moved.
Of course, Fang Zhengzhi would not answer Chen Hao's pointless question.
After being a soldier for a few days, he had finally returned to being a general. What he needed to do the most was to eat, drink, and have fun.
"Guard Fang, which tribe should we go to next to attack which examinee?" Teng Shisheng held a jug of wine in his hand. As he looked at the young girls dancing beside the bonfire, he shifted his body to Fang Zhengzhi's side.
"Why did you go to the tribe to attack the exam candidates?" Fang Zhengzhi raised his head slightly and tore off a piece of roasted meat. He stuffed it into his mouth and chewed. His mouth was full of oil.
"Don't tell me that Guard Fang didn't bring us to the area of the four main tribes to win the combat examination?" Teng Shisheng replied with a matter-of-fact expression.
"What does winning the combat examination have to do with attacking the candidates at the tribe?" Fang Zhengzhi asked.
"Don't tell me it doesn't matter?" Teng Shisheng's face was filled with doubt.
"I don't care if you think it has anything to do with me." Fang Zhengzhi smiled and said calmly.
"This … Then when you attacked him today …" Teng Shisheng pointed to the injured Chen Hao not too far away.
"Oh, he just happened to pass by. I guess he's just unlucky." Fang Zhengzhi shook his head helplessly.
"Passing by?"
"Yes." Fang Zhengzhi said confidently.
Chen Hao, who was lying not too far away, heard Fang Zhengzhi's words and his expression changed. He was not feeling too good. Passing by? What does that mean?
Thinking of the hardships they had faced along the way.
Chen Hao's tears almost fell. From the borders of the Southern Mountain Range to the Thunder Light Tribe, was it easy for him? Just because you want to pass through here!
Was that why he eliminated him?
Do you dare to pass by other tribes?
Chen Hao was very depressed. However … He no longer had the right to speak.
"Where are we going next?" When Teng Shisheng heard Fang Zhengzhi's words, he similarly felt some sympathy towards Chen Hao's predicament. However, he still asked curiously.
"I haven't decided yet." Fang Zhengzhi replied casually.
"..." Teng Shisheng was once again speechless.
He thought that Fang Zhengzhi would bring them to the four main settlements. It would be an earth-shattering achievement, but Fang Zhengzhi said that he hadn't thought about it yet?
In that case …
No matter how he looked at it, it did not seem like something that the number one in the Court Theory Examination of the Great Xia Dynasty would say, right?
"Oh yes, I have to find someone first." Fang Zhengzhi thought for a moment and finally thought of what he should do.
"Who?" Teng Shisheng immediately asked.
"My friend. Yan Xiu! "
"Yan Xiu? The one who placed third in the Court Theory Examination, Yan Xiu? "Teng Shisheng asked as he flipped open the animal skin book in his hands.
"Yes."
"I understand now. Guard Fang wants to combine forces with Yan Xiu's army before expanding?"
"No, this time, you don't understand." Fang Zhengzhi shook his head. Then, he thought for a moment and asked, "How do we address the leader of the tribe in the Southern Region?"
"In the Southern Mountain Range, we call the leader of the tribe chief!"
"Chief?" Fang Zhengzhi nodded. This was very similar to the primitive society in his previous world.
"Guard Fang, why are you asking this?"
"You don't have to care about this. After the bonfire party ends, bring the Thunder Light Settlement Chief to my tent. I have something to talk to him about. " After Fang Zhengzhi finished speaking, he immediately poured himself a mouthful of strong alcohol. Then, he adjusted his posture and began to watch the dance.
"Alright." Teng Shisheng nodded. However, his face was filled with doubt.
Because, he knew that according to the agreement between the Great Xia and the Southern Mountain Range. The examinees participating in the combat examination wouldn't have too many things to discuss with the settlement chief of the tribe.
Don't tell me …
Fang Zhengzhi wanted to stay in the Thunder Light Settlement for a long time?
…
In the military tent late at night, two dim candles emitted a faint glow as the wind blew, illuminating the two figures in the tent on the ground.
Fang Zhengzhi, who was wearing a leopard print leather robe, sat on a chair. He chewed on a blade of grass in his mouth and gazed at the Thunder Light Settlement Chief standing in front of him.
The Thunder Light Settlement Chief looked to be around forty years of age. His clothes were indeed somewhat different from the others. At the very least, compared to those who wore grass skirts outside, he appeared much more classy.
A beast skin draped over his shoulders, and he wore clothes weaved from tree vines. On his head, he wore a hat with a long feather.
His dark skin flickered with a faint glow under the illumination of the fire.
"I wonder if Young Master Fang is looking for me so late at night. Is there something you need my help with? "The settlement chief looked at Fang Zhengzhi. His expression wasn't arrogant, and seemed extremely amiable.
"You can say yes, and you can also say no." Fang Zhengzhi shook his head, then nodded.
When the settlement chief heard Fang Zhengzhi's specious reply, his face was filled with confusion.
"Alright, from now on, all your actions will have to follow my orders!" Fang Zhengzhi looked at the settlement chief's confused expression, and his tone changed slightly.
"Follow your orders? Young Master, are you mistaken? "The settlement chief looked at Fang Zhengzhi with a confused expression, evidently not quite understanding the meaning behind Fang Zhengzhi's words.
"Do I look like I'm mistaken?" Fang Zhengzhi replied with a question.
"Ha ha … even though I am only the settlement chief of a small settlement in the Southern Mountain Range, I listen to the orders of the King of the Southern Mountain Range, and am controlled by the chief of the Thunderous Lion Settlement. As an examinee of the Great Xia combat examination, I'm afraid young master doesn't have the right to order me around?" When the settlement chief heard this, a trace of a cold smile appeared on his face.
"Stop pretending. I am Princess Shan Yu's personal attendant. This time, I have come to the Thunder Light Settlement to pass on the princess' military orders. Hurry up and receive my orders!"
"Pass on the princess' military orders?! Young Master Fang, isn't this joke a little too much? "The settlement chief was completely unmoved.
"Don't tell me you dare to delay military intelligence?"
"Young Master, I really don't quite understand what you mean."
"There is a change of plans. The princess has specially ordered me to lead five hundred Silver Horned Wolves into the Great Xia combat examination. All of you must do your best to assist me, is there a problem?"
"If young master needs any assistance, just tell me. Why use military orders to scare me? I am not a soldier. "At this moment, the settlement chief's tone also seemed somewhat angry.
"Impudent! Which one of the four main settlements isn't a soldier? I have already made my intentions clear. Yet, you still dare to continue delaying military intelligence. Do you know your crime?! "
"Young Master, don't scare me. You are an examinee of the Great Xia, you can't spout such nonsense!" The settlement chief's body trembled. He looked as if he was about to fall to the ground from fear.
When Fang Zhengzhi saw the settlement chief's expression, the edges of his mouth curved into a smile. This guy really knew how to pretend? He had already scared himself, yet he still refused to give in.
Looks like I have to get serious!
"Clang!"
A short knife that Fang Zhengzhi usually used to cut meat was directly pulled out. Immediately after, Fang Zhengzhi leapt and arrived in front of the settlement chief.
"Those who disobey military orders will be executed!"
"Wait a minute! As an examinee of the Great Xia, I hope that you can be responsible for your actions. What you are doing now has already violated the diplomatic relations between the two countries. I advise you to stop immediately! "Feeling the bone-piercing chill of the short knife, the settlement chief's expression finally darkened.
"Is that so? So what if I don't stop? "
"You can kill me, but, the people of my tribe will definitely report this matter to the king. At that time, the diplomatic relations between the two countries will be broken because of you. Let's see how you explain that!"
"Yes … this is indeed a problem."
"Young Master Fang, if you stop now. I can pretend that this never happened! "
"I also want to pretend that this never happened. However, this Cyan Stone Token in my hand cannot be ignored!" As he spoke, Fang Zhengzhi took out a green stone from his pocket.
It was Princess Shan Yu's Cyan Stone Token.
"This … don't tell me this is?" The settlement chief's expression changed evidently. The gaze he looked at Fang Zhengzhi finally had a trace of shock.
"Still not accepting the order? Why, do you want to betray the country? "Fang Zhengzhi's gaze turned cold.
"Greetings, Assistant. What military orders do you have, I will definitely obey!" At this moment, the settlement chief finally put on a stern expression. His body also naturally exuded the aura of a soldier.
When Fang Zhengzhi saw this, he slowly put down the short knife in his hand. At the same time. He also kept the Cyan Stone Token back into his pocket.
What the hell …
He had originally wanted to rely on his acting skills.
Who would have thought that in the end, he still had to rely on Princess Shan Yu's token.
Failure!
Looks like he still had a long way to go on the path of acting. Fang Zhengzhi felt somewhat resentful about this. However. Very quickly, he felt relieved.
Every citizen a soldier!
Indeed, that was what it meant!
After Fang Zhengzhi saw Princess Shan Yu's letter, he had a daring guess. However, he didn't dare to confirm it.
Now, he tried.
It was actually exactly as he had guessed.
However, this way. The combat examination this time was really going to be troublesome.
If he didn't guess wrongly, the original settlement chiefs of the four main settlements had all been replaced by Southern Mountain Range leaders or generals. At least half of the original residents had also been replaced by Southern Mountain Range soldiers.
The four main settlements …
Just the number of people alone was at least a few hundred thousand.
Even though they couldn't all be disguised as soldiers, but, it wasn't a problem at all to hide a hundred thousand, or even two hundred thousand soldiers in the four main settlements.
The Great Xia Dynasty's plan was to use the combat examination as an opportunity to control the four main settlements. Then, using the four main settlements as a foundation, they would once again advance into the Southern Mountain Range.
They could attack and defend.
However, the Southern Mountain Range beat them at their own game.
They transferred the people of the four main settlements away in advance. Then, they arranged for the soldiers to enter the four main settlements and disguise themselves as the residents of the four main settlements.
It could be said that they had long prepared for war.
This was the true plan of the Southern Mountain Range.
As for Princess Shan Yu, she had placed a large number of soldiers around the four main settlements.
There should be two reasons for this. Firstly, it was to attract the attention of the Great Xia Dynasty and specially put on a show outside. Secondly, it was equivalent to placing a second layer of defense, just in case.
This was a perfect grand plan.
However, he didn't know who the person who laid out this plan was?
Was it the King of the Southern Mountain Range? Or was it the Noblelite that Teng Shisheng had mentioned?
Or perhaps …
It was Yun Qingwu!
The young master of the demon race, Yun Qingwu!
Fang Zhengzhi didn't know. However, after confirming the identity of the Thunder Light Settlement Chief, he had already revealed the true face of this plan. However, revealing was one thing.
Destroying this plan was another matter altogether.
So what if he knew?
Without the military orders of the King of the Southern Mountain Range, or the command of the Noblelite, it was simply impossible to mobilize these soldiers that were arranged beforehand.
Right now, he might be able to bluff and use his aura to suppress this "Settlement Chief" in front of him. However, once these "Settlement Chiefs" gathered together, then, this matter would be exposed sooner or later.
Fang Zhengzhi was very clear that this wasn't a drill.
The beliefs and loyalties of the citizens of the two countries were completely different. If he dared to take the risk and mobilize these Southern Mountain Range soldiers that were arranged beforehand, then, it was almost certain that the outcome would be a tragic death.
Perhaps …
This was also the reason why Princess Shan Yu dared to tell him so brazenly.
Fang Zhengzhi frowned slightly as he looked at the dancing flames in front of him. Within the flames, he seemed to see a face, an exquisite face. However, that face carried a trace of mockery.
"Fang Zhengzhi, I have already told you the plan, what can you do to me?"
That's right …
What can I do to you?
Fang Zhengzhi indeed couldn't do anything to Princess Shan Yu and these Southern Mountain Range soldiers.
In reality, after confirming this plan, he actually had a thought. That was to immediately leave the four main settlements, then, get Teng Shisheng to bring him far away from the Southern Mountain Range.
However …
That way, what would happen to Yan Xiu?
Leave Yan Xiu in the Southern Mountain Range, then, wait for the hundreds of thousands of Southern Mountain Range soldiers to suddenly rise up? No, before leaving, I have to bring Yan Xiu away!
Fang Zhengzhi gritted his teeth and finally confirmed the first step of the plan. Then, his gaze turned towards the "Settlement Chief" in front of him.
"Tell me the current situation of the battle!"
"Attendant, are you asking about the combat examination?" When the Settlement Chief heard Fang Zhengzhi's words, he asked probingly.
"Yes!"
"The order I received was to guard the Thunder Light Settlement. I don't know much about the situation of the combat examination, I only know a little about the situation in the Thunderous Lion Settlement." The Settlement Chief nodded and replied quickly.
"Mm, then tell me everything you know." Fang Zhengzhi naturally guessed that a "Settlement Chief" of a small settlement wouldn't be able to grasp too much information.
However, knowing a little was still a little.
Most importantly …
Asking the "Settlement Chief" about the situation of the combat examination wouldn't easily arouse suspicion.
"Yes!" The Settlement Chief nodded once again. Then, he told Fang Zhengzhi about the situation around the Thunder Light Settlement, as well as the current situation in the Thunderous Lion Main Settlement.
As Fang Zhengzhi listened, he thought about the route of the army. However, the more he listened, the more he felt that the situation in front of him was much more complicated than he had imagined.
This feeling was as if he was dancing on a pile of blades.
Playing with a kind of heartbeat.
What the hell …
Seems to be quite dangerous!
Fang Zhengzhi frowned slightly. Then, his gaze instinctively looked towards the Settlement Chief in front of him. He looked at his dark skin and the faint glow on his skin.
Finally, his eyes gradually lit up.
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