The Return of the King: A Generation of Prodigies

Li Qing's answer surprised Wang Zongyuan a little. The boy who looked so timid actually had some sense of responsibility.

"Liu Hu is here too. It's not convenient for him to go up the mountain now. I'll ask someone to take you to see him." Wang Zongyuan stared at the mountain with his eyes narrowed, thinking about how to get up the mountain.

Li Qing followed Wang Zongyuan's gaze and understood what he wanted to do.

"General Wang, do you want to go to the mountain to find out the situation?"

Wang Zongyuan turned around and looked at Li Qing. The man in front of him was indeed a smart person. He liked smart people.

"Well, I'm here with a large army today to wipe out the rebellious people on this mountain."

"A person who plots rebellion?" Li Qing widened his eyes. Wang Zongyuan's words made Li Qing feel uncomfortable in his heart.

Although Li Qing had already guessed in his heart that those people on the mountain were not in the same group with them, but now that he heard Wang Zongyuan confirm it personally, he found it hard to accept for a moment.

"Yes, this iron mine was mined privately by the Qian family. They mined it to forge weapons and collude with the Xirong people to rebel."

"But now the Qian family has been captured and suppressed by the second son of the Zhenbei Marquisate."

"I brought the army here under the orders of the Second Young Master. Our goal is to capture these people in one fell swoop and prevent the iron here from flowing from Yunli's territory to Xirong."

Wang Zongyuan stared at Li Qing. He didn't think much about it. He just wanted Li Qing to meet Liu Hu and let Liu Hu discuss the next steps with him.

But now looking at Li Qing, he had different thoughts. Li Qing had been in this mountain for more than half a year and should have a general understanding of the situation here.

If we get his help, things would be much easier.

At this time, Li Qing was furious after hearing what Wang Zongyuan said.

It turns out that none of these people with the surname Qian are good people. Not only did they trick these people into coming to this mountain and making them work hard for them, but they also did it to the point of risking their lives.

They even colluded with the Western Rong people, made weapons out of the iron they mined and gave them to the Western Rong people, and then joined forces with the Western Rong people to attack their own country.

The Western Rong are the enemy of their entire Yunli Kingdom.

Over the years, the number of people in Yunli who died in the battlefield against the Western Rong people was so countless that it was impossible to count them.

But the Qian family could actually do such a cruel thing, it is simply outrageous!

"Boy, are you willing to lead the way for us and send our people to the mountain to investigate the situation?"

Wang Zongyuan looked at Li Qing, whose eyes were red with anger, and knew that he was also a man of blood.

"Yes, I am." Li Qing looked up at Wang Zongyuan and said, "General Wang, please tell me how you can help me. As long as it is something I can do, I will definitely not refuse."

Wang Zongyuan nodded with satisfaction. It seemed that all his efforts on Liu Hu were not in vain. This kid was quite capable to be able to train such a subordinate.

"You don't need to take any risks. You just need to find a way to get our people up the mountain."

"As long as we send them to the mountains, they will get useful information."

Wang Zongyuan was very confident in the soldiers under his command. These soldiers could fight on the battlefield, and when they left the battlefield, they were all intelligence officers who were more powerful than scouts.

"General." Li Qing looked at Wang Zongyuan and hesitated for a moment before saying, "General, if you trust me, I can draw a map of the defenses on this mountain for you."

"The people who brought supplies from the foot of the mountain should arrive later. If they discover that there is a large army stationed at the foot of the mountain, they will definitely send a signal to alert the people on the mountain."

"I'm afraid we'll have to go to war. We're all Yunli's soldiers. Killing each other will only bring pain to our loved ones and joy to our enemies."

"It would be better to resolve this matter peacefully and let those who survived in the mountains fight the Xirong people and avenge our compatriots."

When Wang Zongyuan heard this, he knew that this guy in front of him must have a way to prevent the war from happening and resolve the matter peacefully.

"Boy, do as you say. I believe you."

Wang Zongyuan is also a man of determination. He believes that Li Qing will not lie to him.

Although this trust was based only on feeling, Wang Zongyuan was confident in it.

"Okay." Li Qing was not a pretentious person. Since Wang Zongyuan said he believed him, he would dare to do it.

"General, except for a few other people on this mountain, the rest are from Wuya Mountain."

"We were all tricked into coming here. Now that we know the truth, most people will listen to you and rise up in resistance."

"I'll give you a map of the mountain's defenses. Take your men and subdue those people, and the danger will be largely averted."

"I'm going back now to contact our people. If we work together from inside and outside, it will be no problem to take care of those people."

Although Li Qing's freedom was restricted in the mountains, he was not idle. He did everything he was supposed to do.

"Okay, let's act separately." At this time, Wang Zongyuan felt that what he did this time seemed to be assisted by God. It was so smooth that it was unbelievable. Whatever he wanted came true.

This made him feel unreal, as if he was dreaming.

Li Qing quickly drew the defense map based on his memory.

He handed the map to Wang Zongyuan and said, "General, the areas marked in red are the most important areas. The people guarding there are not ours."

"Where the black and red pens are drawn simultaneously, our people and theirs are guarding together."

"And the places marked with black pen are where our people are guarding."

After Li Qing said this, he took off a black wooden plaque from his neck and handed it to Wang Zongyuan.

"This black wooden sign was the token Commander Liu used to call on everyone back at Wuya Mountain. They all recognize it."

"Just take this out and tell them I told you to go. They won't resist and will obey you."

Wang Zongyuan looked down at the small black wooden plaque in his hand, which only had a picture of a tiger descending the mountain engraved on it.

Although it was the first time he saw it, Wang Zongyuan was not at all unfamiliar with the tiger carved on the small wooden sign.

This tiger is exactly the same as the tiger on the military flag of the Marquis of Zhenbei. This tiger totem is a symbol passed down from generation to generation in the Marquis of Zhenbei's mansion.

"Okay, I get it. You and that kid should be careful too. I'll see you later."

With this defense map in his hand, Wang Zongyuan was very confident that he could resolve this battle before sunset today.

"General, I'd like to ask you, what's the reason why Commander Liu is unable to go up the mountain?"

When Wang Zongyuan told Li Qing that Liu Hu was unable to go up the mountain due to inconvenience, Li Qing had a very bad premonition in his heart and could not feel at ease unless he asked clearly.

"Him," Wang Zongyuan sighed, "he was drugged by Yin Qihui's men, his legs were broken, and he was locked up in a dungeon for half a year."

"When we rescued her, she was so thin that she was just a bag of bones. If we had arrived a few days later, she would probably have died."

Li Qing clenched his hands. Ever since Liu Hu arrived at Wuya Mountain, Li Qing has been by his side. Although the two of them are in a superior-subordinate relationship, they get along like brothers.

Now that he knew what Liu Hu had been going through over the past six months, Li Qing felt as if his heart was being torn apart by a knife, a piercing pain.

"General, when you go to the mountain to pull out nails, you must find a man named Guo Pengde. He is short and fat, not only bald but also has a big belly."

"Commander Liu's experience today, and the fact that we brothers were tricked into coming here, are probably all because of this scum."

After being together for many years, everyone knows each other's true character, so there's no point in playing games with just acquaintances.

"Okay, I'll remember that. Do you want to go down and see Liu Hu first?"

Wang Zongyuan can now understand Li Qing's feelings. He has actually experienced these things. Although many years have passed, he still feels heartbroken whenever he thinks about it.

These brothers who have lived and died together in the army and fought for their lives have feelings for each other that are no less than those for their own relatives.

"No." Li Qing shook his head and said, "My revenge has not yet been taken. When it is, I will personally go to see him with my enemy's head."

"Okay." Wang Zongyuan didn't say much. He must take over this mine today.

Li Qing left one step ahead of Wang Zongyuan and the others. One reason was that he wanted to go back and contact everyone, tell them the truth, and let them unite to support Wang Zongyuan and the others.

The second reason is that he doesn't trust Luo Laosan. Once Luo Laosan is exposed, his life will be in danger.

After Li Qing returned, he went straight to the mine entrance. Seeing him coming, the people who were guarding the mine with him asked, "Boss Li, aren't you feeling unwell? Didn't you go back and rest?"

"How come you're fine so soon? I just said I'd ask Luo Lao San to come and take a look at you."

"Oh, I'm fine now." Li Qing breathed a sigh of relief. The man would say this, which proved that Luo Laosan was safe now.

"You don't have to be so devoted to your duties, Mr. Li. If you're not feeling well, just take a rest. Your health is the most important thing."

Li Qing was just worrying about having no excuse to leave, but when he heard that person say that, he immediately pretended that his stomach was starting to feel uncomfortable again.

"Ouch, no, it was fine just now, why is it suddenly hurting again?"

Li Qing bent down and covered his stomach with his hands, saying, "I can't take it anymore. I really can't take it anymore. I'd better go back and ask someone to find Luo Lao San."

"Li Tou, I'll take you back."

"No need, I can walk back by myself. Just keep a close eye on this place and make sure nothing goes wrong."

Li Qing rejected the man's kindness and turned away.

"Don't worry, Li Tou, nothing will happen."

When he reached a deserted place, Li Qing stood up straight and moved forward almost at a running speed.

Fortunately, the entrance to the mine was not far from where he lived, and it only took a short while for Li Qing to reach his residence.

Because he is the leader of the people guarding the mine entrance, he does not have to sleep together with others. He can have his own independent small residence.

Hearing footsteps outside, Luo Laosan suddenly became nervous.

He had just disguised himself as Li Qing and acted out a scene at the entrance of the mine where he had unbearable stomach pain. He then took the opportunity to run to Li Qing's residence and wait for Li Qing to come back.

Just when he had finally calmed down, someone came to cause trouble again.

Luo Laosan looked around and only found a teapot on the table. He took the teapot in his hand, ready to wait for someone to come in and knock the person unconscious when they were not paying attention.

Fortunately, when Li Qing walked to the door, he called softly, "Old Three, are you in there?"

When he heard Li Qing's voice outside, Luo Laosan breathed a sigh of relief, but his body seemed to have lost all its strength, and he sat down on the ground limply.

"I'm here, I'm here." After saying this reluctantly, Luo Laosan leaned against the wall, completely unable to move.

He was indeed frightened just now. He knew best how much he weighed.

My mediocre skills are not enough to compete with those people outside.

If the person who came in was not Li Qing but an outsider, she would be in great danger this time.

When Li Qing pushed the door open, he saw Luo Laosan collapsed on the ground, still holding his teapot tightly in his hands.

He said nothing, took the teapot from Luo Laosan's hand, then walked over and helped Luo Laosan up and let him sit on the stool.

Li Qing had no intention of mocking Luo Laosan. He knew how capable Luo Laosan was.

It is already remarkable that Luo Laosan has achieved this today.

"I'm sorry for making you suffer." Li Qing reached out and patted Luo Laosan's shoulder.

"I'm fine. Why did you come back so soon? Why didn't you find that person?"

Luo Laosan looked at Li Qing. Although his heart was still pounding, he at least had some strength to speak.

"I've already met General Wang. I came back to contact everyone to prepare for the internal support and to welcome them into the mountains to wipe out the rebels."

Li Qing ran all the way back from the foot of the mountain. He grabbed the teapot that Luo Laosan had just taken and drank it all in one gulp. He was so thirsty that he could drink a large basin of water.

"Exterminate the rebels?" Luo Laosan blinked and asked in confusion, "Where did the rebels come from here?"

"The people guarding us on the mountain are traitors. They are all from the Qian family."

"They plan to give all the iron mined here to the Xirong people so they can make weapons and then attack our Yunli Kingdom."

Li Qing put down the teapot in his hand. After drinking so much water, he finally recovered.

"What?" Luo Laosan thought for a moment that there was something wrong with his ears and he had heard it wrong.

Li Qing nodded at him and told him that what he had just said was true.

After getting another definitive answer, Luo Laosan became furious. He slammed the table, stood up, and cursed, "Damn it! It turns out that for all these years, I've been helping traitors!"