On the 4th of July, the north started to heat up. Muyu City was officially reclaimed and returned to the Qin version. Feng Jixing, Chen Xiaoli and the others chased them all the way and chased the remaining 50,000 Long Ji Army into the Eight Wastelands. They left 50,000 troops to defend the border while the other 100,000 returned to Muyu City. At the same time, Feng Jixing didn't let Big Wolf Lord Mao Dun and the remaining 50,000 wolf soldiers go.
In the middle of the night, the sound of cicadas swept through the camp in the wilderness.
The candlelight flickered and Feng Jixing put down the book in his hand. He frowned, "Who is it? Come in. "
"It is me, Your Highness."
The one who walked in was Luo Yu, one of the deputy commanders of the Imperial Army and one of Feng Jixing's most capable generals.
"It is so late, what is it?" Feng Jixing asked.
Luo Yu had a nervous expression as she said, "Your Highness, we've already followed your orders. All fifty thousand Wolf Soldiers have been arranged to set up camp in a valley three miles away. The weather is hot and dry now, so as long as we seal off all the exits, we can burn all the Wolf Soldiers to ashes. But … do we really want to do that?"
"What are you hesitating for, Luo Yu?" Feng Jixing smiled and asked.
Luo Yu stood on the spot and cupped her fists, "Your Highness, there are things a man should do and not do. If we kill the 50,000 wolf soldiers now, it is not what a famous general would do. At least if Your Highness Yu was here, he definitely wouldn't do that."
"What a famous general would do?"
Feng Jixing stood up and his Duke's cape fluttered behind him. He smiled, "Luo Yu, do you know what a famous general would do? If the fifty thousand Wolf Soldiers return to the Northern Desert, Mao Dun will definitely regroup. In less than five years, he will be able to gather another hundred thousand Wolf Soldiers. Every year, the Wolf Soldiers will go south to plunder the border cities of Cloud Province and Seven Seas Province. Every year, at least two hundred thousand people die under the iron hooves of the Wolf Soldiers. Cities are turned into ghost towns and people are plunged into misery and suffering. Compared to that, I think killing fifty thousand Wolf Soldiers is not a big deal. "
"But Your Highness …" Luo Yu knelt down and said, "Did Your Highness forget about the 30,000 Imperial Army brothers that were killed in Fire Badger Valley? How similar was the situation today? Since Your Highness has promised the Big Wolf Lord to release them, you should fulfill your promise. After all, you are the King, and your words carry enormous weight. "
Feng Jixing's gaze turned cold, and an ice-cold divine power spread out in all directions, causing Luo Yu to feel as though she had fallen into an ice cave.
"Luo Yu, aren't you being too impudent?" Feng Jixing coldly asked.
"This subordinate doesn't dare, this subordinate just …" Luo Yu almost couldn't breathe, he couldn't help but kowtow, "This subordinate knows his mistake, please … please calm your anger, this subordinate …"
"Enough." Feng Jixing raised his arm and said, "The Wolf Tribe of the Northern Desert has always been our mortal enemy. They have invaded the south time and time again, making use of their cavalry and nomadic nature to catch us off guard. Ever since the King of Light ascended to the throne, the Northern Desert has killed countless soldiers and civilians of our empire. Why should we be merciful to such enemies? Killing fifty thousand people can save ten times or even a hundred times more people.
As he said that, he looked at Luo Yu with a deep gaze, "Do it. I, Feng Jixing, will take responsibility for this sin. What you have to do is kill none of them. I can't allow any wolf soldier to return to the Northern Desert. I have to uproot Mao Dun's power from the Northern Desert. I want the Northern Desert to not dare to invade the Empire for 100 years!"
Luo Yu raised her head, only to see Feng Jixing's lonely silhouette. He needed understanding and support, yet her right-hand man was actually singing a different tune at this moment.
"Your Highness, why don't you let Zhang Wei handle this?"
"Zhang Wei … he is too impulsive. If we let him handle this, it will only make him more vicious. You are different." Feng Jixing looked deeply at Luo Yu and said, "On the path of a general, your path is even further than Zhang Wei's. This is a form of training for you. Remember, as you said, there are things that a man can do and things that he can't. You and I are both generals of the army. When we sit in this position, we can no longer do as we please. There are some things that we must take responsibility for, even if it means being cursed for thousands of years!"
Luo Yu was taken aback. She nodded and said, "Don't worry, Your Highness. I will definitely handle this well. Even if it means being cursed, I will bear it with Your Highness."
"Hahaha, go!"
"Yes!"
…
That night, in a valley not far from the Imperial Army's camp, flames rose into the sky. Not only did the Imperial Army use materials to ignite the fire, they also used mid-grade Heavenly Tomes and Magic Crystal Crossbows. The army surrounded the valley and set it on fire. In the blink of an eye, the wolf army's camp had become a living hell.
The light from the flames shone on Luo Yu's handsome face. He placed his hand on the hilt of his sword and stood there like a towering mountain. He raised his arm and said, "They are coming up. Release the arrows!"
A group of badly burned Wolf Soldiers struggled to climb up the hill, but in the blink of an eye, they were turned into porcupines. Pools of blood flowed in the flames, and countless Wolf Soldiers let out mournful howls that moved people's countenance.
Amidst the crowd, a warhorse galloped recklessly. It was Big Wolf Lord Mordon's warhorse. Ever since he had submitted to the wind, almost all of the wolf soldiers' warhorses had been taken away. Only the Big Wolf Lord and a few others were still able to keep their warhorses. Mordon's warhorse was a Desert Thousand Li Horse. Almost all of its fur had been burned off, but it still galloped as if it was flying. It neighed loudly as it charged out of the burning camp, straight to the edge of the valley, and shouted, "Why?! Mao Dun roared, "Why?! Feng Jixing, you said that you would spare our wolf tribe, why are you doing this to us? "
On the mountain ridge, Luo Yu said in a clear voice, "Great Wolf Chieftain, please forgive us. We have our reasons to kill you. Your tribe is a wolf, a tiger. We have no reason to let the tiger return to the mountain."
"Luo Yu, you bastard!"
Mao Dun pointed his horsewhip at Luo Yu and roared, "You and Feng Jixing are both bastards! I curse you … I, Mao Dun, curse that you will die a horrible death. You will die by my sword, you bastards! "
Luo Yu couldn't bear to watch. She waved her hand and said, "Kill him. Take his head and follow me to His Highness."
Arrows flew everywhere. In the blink of an eye, Mao Dun, the Great Wolf Chieftain of the Northern Desert, became a porcupine and fell in a pool of blood.
Not far away, in the forest, a man in a black robe trembled. It was Guan Xing. After witnessing Great Wolf Chieftain Mao Dun's death, he was completely stunned.
"Mr. Guan Xing, why are you here?"
Luo Yu had already sensed Guan Xing's aura. She waved her hand and two soldiers immediately "invited" Guan Xing over. Luo Yu squinted her eyes and smiled. "If I remember correctly, tonight's operation is top secret. Even the advisor group doesn't have the right to know about it. Why are you here, Mr. Guan Xing?"
Guan Xing's face was ashen. He said in a daze, "I knew this would happen … I knew this would happen …"
"Knew what?"
"How could a hero like His Highness Feng Jixing do something as foolish as letting a tiger back into the mountains? I knew that he wouldn't let the wolf soldiers live. I should have known that this day would come. "
"So that's how it is." Luo Yu smiled and got on the horse. She leaned over and looked at Guan Xing's face. Suddenly, she patted his shoulder and said, "But don't worry. You're from Qin and not from the wolf tribe. As the saying goes, those who aren't from our tribe will surely have different intentions. Since His Highness Prince Xin has decided to use you, then he'll definitely use you. He won't doubt you in the slightest."
"Thank … thank you …"
"Get on the horse. Follow me to meet His Highness and hand in the order."
"Yes!"
…
It was already past midnight. Flames soared into the sky in the distance. The massacre had gone on for close to four hours. Feng Jixing raised his head and looked into the distance, not feeling sleepy at all. The sound of horse hooves grew closer. Luo Yu had returned. The guard at the side was holding a human head in his hand. It was the head of Great Wolf Chieftain Mao Dun. It had just been chopped off not long ago.
"Your Highness, I've come to report back."
Luo Yu got off the horse and presented Mao Dun's head to Fang Xingjian.
Feng Jixing waved his hand. "There's no need to look at it. Bury Mao Dun properly. Tomorrow morning, go to the valley to bury the corpse. After all, many wolf soldiers are only sacrificing their lives for Mao Dun. We mustn't let their corpses be exposed in the wilderness."
"Yes!"
Luo Yu nodded. The difference between Feng Jixing and Lv Zhao was that although Feng Jixing would also make the same choice, he maintained the most basic respect toward his enemies. This was also why Feng Jixing was outstanding when it came to using troops. His meticulousness was admirable.
"Mister Guan Xing, how are you?"
Feng Jixing also noticed another person.
Guan Xing quickly knelt down and said, "Your Highness, I … I got lost when I got up at night and accidentally saw the scene of General Luo Yu carrying out her official duties. So … so I followed her here."
"Do you blame me?" Feng Jixing went straight to the point.
"I …"
Guan Xing was stunned in an instant.
Feng Jixing laughed at himself and said, "I think you definitely will. After all, you have been in the Northern Desert for so many years and must have some feelings with them. Now that I have killed so many Northern Desert Wolf Soldiers, maybe the thing you want to do the most is to put the dagger on your waist into my heart. But if you really think so, I will not blame you. This matter is indeed I, Feng Jixing did not keep my promise."
Guan Xing hurriedly cupped his fists and said, "This subordinate definitely did not mean that. On the contrary, I can understand why Your Highness did that. There is no need to be soft-hearted when it can be done once and for all. If this subordinate was in Your Highness' position, I think I would also do the same."
"Get up. There's no need to kneel."
Feng Jixing nodded and said, "Clear the troops tomorrow. Leave ten thousand people to guard Muyu City and the rest of the troops will follow me to reinforce Cangnan Province. His Highness Qin Yan and Lord Qu Chu must be having a hard time there. They have to face the three hundred thousand troops of Tian Ji Empire … Three hundred thousand!"
Just at this moment, there was a panting voice from outside, "Yu Shu! Yu Shu! Your Highness … "
He stumbled his way into the tent.
Zhang Wei frowned, "How can you be so reckless. Trespassing into the big tent is a capital offense. Men, drag him out and chop him!"
The messenger waved the letter in his hand and said, "This … This is Her Highness Qin Yin's Yu Shu!"
"What?!"
Feng Jixing broke the void and teleported seven to eight meters away before grabbing Yu Shu's letter with one hand. He saw a very elegant line of words on it and it was Qin Yin's handwriting.
"General Feng, I have returned and am currently mobilizing troops in Ling Tian Province with Older Brother Yu. One request for you to reinforce Cangnan Province with the fastest speed and must not let the Tian Ji Empire break through the city walls, otherwise Lan Yan City will fall into a desperate situation."
…
"Her Highness Qin Yin … Her Highness Qin Yin is indeed back …"
Feng Jixing gripped Yu Shu's letter tightly and laughed wildly towards the sky, "Hahahahaha … Great … Great! Me and Yu have finally waited for this day. Your Majesty King of Light, I, Feng Jixing have finally lived up to expectations and waited for Her Highness Yin's return. Hahahahaha … "
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