The princess was ordained by Heaven.

Pang Yunyi understood what he meant: "Then what should we do? I can't act."

"Just do it the way you just did."

What did I look like just now?

Pang Yunyi was determined to feign innocence, but Xu Zhen wouldn't tolerate it: "General Pang."

"Okay, okay." Pang Yunyi was so annoyed that he wanted to grab his hair, but he only grabbed the cold, hard helmet.

Once Xu Zhen has made up his mind, he is determined to carry it out.

Even though Pang Yunyi objected several times, nothing came of it.

Xu Zhen made a high-profile entrance into the cordoned-off area.

He took off the armor he was used to wearing and put on a simple coarse cloth. Despite Pang Yunyi's earnest pleas to stay, he resolutely took a step forward.

Pang Yunyi acted very well.

Or rather, he wasn't acting; it was just a genuine expression of his feelings. His strong disagreement naturally became a complete overreaction.

The soldiers inside the blockade zone were in better condition than Xu Zhen had imagined.

Everything was relatively orderly, but there was a restlessness in the air.

Clearly, the reason the previous order has been maintained is simply due to inertia.

They were also confused and didn't know what to do, but years of training led them to choose to stay the same.

This tranquility is precarious, seemingly on the verge of collapse at any moment.

Even so, Xu Zhen was very pleased.

The soldiers were all surprised to see Xu Zhen.

"Why did the strategist come in?!"

"Let me see you."

Xu Zhen smiled.

"Look? It's too dangerous here, you should leave!"

"Yes! What if we get infected with the disease?"

Xu Zhen's feelings were complex and difficult to express.

He was resentful when he wasn't recognized by them, but now that he is, he is moved by their sincerity.

Despite having many questions in their minds, their first instinct was to keep him away from danger.

He wasn't someone who was willing to sacrifice himself for the greater good before.

Grandmother always said he was too clever and too good at weighing the pros and cons.

He didn't want to be seen through, so he learned to disguise himself with the skin of a gentleman.

Gradually, his upright and honest demeanor won him some genuine affection.

His "way of the gentleman" unconsciously took on a touch of sincerity.

Later, he gained some trust from His Highness.

He could not betray that trust and sincerity.

In the past, he would never have risked his life after considering the danger.

But this time, he was willing.

They risked their lives, betting on the plague to recede and on the safety of their soldiers.

His gaze gradually hardened.

This time, he will definitely stand with his soldiers through thick and thin.

He raised his hand, and the noise immediately disappeared.

They exemplify the principle of strict discipline and obedience.

"Gentlemen, you are all aware of the current situation."

Everyone's heart sank.

Are they going to be abandoned?

"Therefore, starting tomorrow, I will personally teach everyone to read."

Ga?

Countless wild thoughts got stuck.

"No! Aren't we patients? Aren't we at a war right now?"

It shouldn't have veered into the topic of studying!

Xu Zhen smiled and said, "Anyway, we're just idling around. The epidemic will eventually be resolved, and everyone will recover. This war won't start for the time being, and your physical condition isn't suitable for training, so we can't let your academic studies, which have been put on hold for a while, fall behind. At the end of the year, you all want to personally receive the Emperor and Her Highness the Crown Princess's commendation, don't you?"

Zheng Xun began to focus on the cultural education of the army a long time ago.

Of course, this is not easy, given that there are few teachers and many students.

Moreover, everyone knew that war was imminent, so the focus remained on tactical and physical training.

Xu Zhen didn't bring these things up to torment everyone.

One reason was to divert the soldiers' attention.

Secondly, the fact that Xu Zhen, representing the court and the Crown Princess, personally came to accompany everyone proves that the court will not abandon anyone and that the Great Yong Dynasty will not sacrifice them.

After hearing his words, most people understood Xu Zhen's purpose in appearing here.

Suddenly someone said, "Strategist, you haven't contracted the plague, have you?"

"Does it matter?"

"If not, then please leave! We... will study hard."

Knowing that I haven't been abandoned is enough.

Why bring in another person?

Xu Zhen sighed inwardly, "Now that I'm here, I have no intention of leaving. Rest assured, I and the court will always stand with you all." He raised his hand and performed a scholar's salute. "I have my own principles and ideals, and you need not try to persuade me otherwise."

He took out the books from his bag.

Upon realizing he wasn't joking, the others let out a groan.

Xu Zhen really didn't make things difficult for them.

Everyone was exhausted, so the assignments he prepared were excessively easy.

Xu Zhen was not the only one who voluntarily chose to enter the blockade.

There are also the military doctors in the barracks.

Only a few withdrew; most chose to care for patients.

To prevent the entire army from being wiped out, Xu Zhen did not send all the military doctors in.

Soon, a medicine furnace was set up inside the blockade.

Medicinal herbs were continuously delivered from outside, and the stove inside was constantly being used to decoct the medicine.

Zheng Xun closed the curtain.

She felt a lump in her throat and couldn't help but let out a long sigh.

Inside the lockdown zone, some of the once indomitable soldiers have become emaciated, some with sallow complexions, and some even sway as they stand.

The wounded behind her could be heard sobbing softly.

These girls, who were also injured or even had broken legs and feet but refused to shed a tear, finally couldn't hold back their tears.

Although they and they were on different battlefields.

But they are soldiers fighting side by side.

I feel the same way, that's pretty much it.

The methods used by the Brown Country are so dirty, so infuriating.

Hearing the suppressed sobs and intermittent angry curses, Zheng Xun began to rack his brains for a way to deal with the situation.

She wasn't a doctor, knew nothing about treating illnesses, and didn't even recognize many medicinal herbs.

All she seems to be able to do is ensure supply and withstand the pressure.

If nothing unexpected happens, news of the plague reaching the capital will surely cause panic.

In order to prevent even greater losses, there will certainly be people who incite the soldiers infected with the plague to be buried alive or burned... to eradicate the disease completely.

After all, this has been done many times in the past.

But her father wouldn't agree, and neither would she.

Yes! She must make a statement as soon as possible.

She immediately wrote a letter and had it sent to the capital as soon as possible.

After finishing one task, she didn't have any free time.

"Yu Rong, there is something I need you to do."

Yu Rong, who had already settled the wounded with the others, suddenly lit up: "Do you want me to go fight the Brown Country people?"

Zheng Xun said helplessly, "No, there are some scattered tribes and scattered households in Xizhou without Dayong household registration. Someone needs to visit them."

In a special place like Xizhou, it is impossible to completely follow the policies of the Central Plains.

Zheng Xun reviewed the documents from Xizhou over the years and found that the current system was not suitable for Xizhou.

She needs to understand the situation in Xizhou and then formulate appropriate strategies based on local conditions.

"Yu Rong, you are quick-witted, observant, and excellent at dealing with people. I can't find anyone more suitable for this task than you. However, we may encounter many difficulties and be misunderstood by some people. Are you willing to accept this?"