The number one spendthrift woman in the capital actually brings glory to her entire family?

Hearing this, Li Ji nodded in agreement and said, "The lord trapped all those prisoners of war in the city and even set a big fire. He was just sure that even if Xi Fenglie and the others arrived in a short time, they would definitely rescue people and put out the fire first. By the time they finished dealing with those messy things, we would have already run off to some leisurely place!"

"Knowing what I'm thinking, why are you all still rushing around recklessly? You're exhausting me!"

Lord Sikong glared at the two of them and reprimanded them.

Zhang Feng and Li Ji exchanged an innocent glance, not daring to utter a sound. They had just experienced the adults' power and would rather suffer a verbal defeat than endure another beating.

"My lord, if we just abandon the city and flee, won't Xi Fenglie take the opportunity to retaliate against the people on the border? And what about those prisoners of war..."

Li Ji cautiously glanced at Lord Sikong, who was still looking down at the map, and asked in a low voice.

Upon hearing this, Lord Sikong raised his gaze dismissively and narrowed his eyes at him. "Looking for an opportunity to retaliate against the people on the border? Burning, killing, and looting? Xi Fenglie isn't stupid. If he does that, another riot will break out on the border, and this time, the spearhead of the riot should be directed at their Great Liao. Besides, isn't Xi Fenglie the Crown Prince of Great Liao? That so-called Emperor of Great Liao is a decrepit old man who has always governed with so-called benevolence. He's alright with the people of his own dynasty, turning a blind eye to them, but shouldn't they be trying to entice the people of other dynasties? Just like before, didn't they try to use a policy of appeasement to entice the people on my border?"

After Lord Sikong's reminder, Zhang Feng and Li Ji immediately understood!

"I see. If Xifeng Lie dares to take the opportunity to retaliate against the people, it would be like slapping the face of the Liao Dynasty itself. Not only would they lose face, but they would also incur the resentment of the border people."

Zhang Feng put it succinctly.

Lord Sikong nodded, his lowered eyelids concealing the wise glint in the depths of his pupils, and said calmly, "Moreover, although Xi Fenglie is not a very good person, he does have some conscience. He usually prides himself on being upright and honest, unwilling to resort to despicable and shameless means. He has always despised those tyrannical methods, so I am certain that he will not harm the people."

"That's right. Despicable and shameless methods are the exclusive domain of adults. How can they be allowed to show off in front of you, sir..."

Li Ji glanced at Lord Sikong, then leaned close to Zhang Feng's ear and whispered something.

Zhang Feng secretly gave Li Ji a look of complete agreement before continuing to ask, "Then, sir, what should we do now? Which way should we go? Back to Mount Isu? The sir said to run south, but this isn't the direction of Mount Isu."

Lord Sikong then withdrew his gaze, lowered his head again, and stared intently at the map for a long time. He thoughtfully touched his nose, pondered for a long while, and then said in a deep voice, "We definitely can't go to Mount Yisu. Xifeng Lie isn't stupid. Hmm, let me think… we need to find a place where Xifeng Lie can't find us…"

"The Northwest region is such a large area, my lord. Even if Xi Fenglie has hundreds of thousands of troops, it will not be an easy task for him to find us."

"My lord, why don't we just become disciples and return to the capital? Anyway, things here have been mostly resolved!"

Lord Sikong glared at the two of them and said coldly, "Want to become disciples and return to the capital? Fine, hand over all your spoils of war, and you two can go back on your own. Then wait for an invitation from the Ministry of Justice?"

"Sir, could you please stop using the Judicial Bureau to pressure us all the time? We all know that Tang Dage is your best buddy!"

"Bro? Do you guys even know what 'bro' means?"

"A 'bro' is that kind of good friend... Wow!"

……

Sikong Jin discovered that the longer her subordinates followed her, the bolder they became, showing no respect for her and frequently challenging her authority, leaving her feeling utterly helpless.

It's all her fault!

She spoiled herself!

"Alright, all of you come here. I have something to announce to you."

After staring at the map for a long time, Lord Sikong finally spoke. Several deputy generals, including Zhang Feng and Li Ji, also came over and surrounded Lord Sikong.

Lord Sikong spread the map on the ground, holding a thin twig in his hand. Pointing to a certain location on the map, he calmly said, "We are here now, at the foot of Mangshan Mountain. This is Yisu Mountain. We definitely can't go back. The people there have only just settled down. This is Tata City. If we keep going south, we'll reach the Malan Mountains. The Malan Mountains are here, and the Great Wilderness Realm is also here. It's not far from here."

"My lord, is this the Great Wilderness Realm?"

Zhang Feihu's eyes widened as he asked.

Lord Sikong nodded slightly, "It should be right. It's north of here. This map was created by my father after a lot of hard work during his travels to the northwest border and the Great Wilderness. I believe it should be right too."

"My lord, do you intend to go to the Great Wilderness?"

Li Ji and the others stared wide-eyed.

Lord Sikong rolled his eyes and coldly glanced at the group. “If you want to go and die, then go yourselves! We need to continue south, enter the Malan Mountains, and make contact with the soldiers of Hangu Wangzhou to form a united front. Here’s what we’ll do: Zhang Feng and Wang Ziheng, you two are responsible for leading the soldiers of the Left Battalion to bypass the Yisu Mountains in the southwest and enter the Malan Mountains. Li Ji and Zhang Feihu, you are responsible for leading the brothers of the Right Battalion directly south into the Malan Mountains. Then we will meet up at Zhenyuan Pass near Tashe City of the Liao Dynasty. Remember, your whereabouts must be kept secret. Do not disturb the people if you can avoid it.”

Sikong Jin calmly and collectedly issued the orders.

The group of people couldn't help but become serious. They knew very well that although the adults usually didn't act seriously, they were very rigorous and cautious when they were serious, and they wouldn't be allowed to fool around.

"Yes, my lord!"

"Alright, now, you all go and take all the food and money we have stored with you immediately. During the march, you must pay attention to discipline. Let me know that anyone who dares to violate military discipline will not only be whipped or fried, do you understand?"

What the group feared most was the stern and serious look on their leader's face. Despite his usually kind and approachable demeanor, his harsh discipline and iron fist were notorious in the army. His rule was far more brutal and severe than that of his father, the Grand Commander, instilling fear in the soldiers of the Four Banners Army.