Stay alive

"You made an agreement with him?" Lin Qiannan asked rhetorically.

"I..." Shen Tuxuan was unexpected and didn't know how to answer.

Lin Qiannan walked to the door, but there was only a horse brought by Shen Tuxuan outside. It seemed that he came alone.

"There's no need to explain, I know you're doing it for my own good." Lin Qiannan looked up at the sky, "The early winter is already so cold, I wonder if we can still see spring next year."

Shen Tuxuan said: "Come back to the southern country with me, and I will find a way to heal your face."

"Chunhua." Lin Qiannan seemed to be whispering, "Promise me not to start a war with Yu Kingdom."

The long-lost address touched Shen Tuxuan's heart that was hardening day by day, but he was no longer as easily shaken as before.

"Are you still thinking about Han Qi? Still thinking about the country of Yu that hurt you?" Shen Tuxuan pinched his shoulders and made him look at her. "You keep saying that you don't want to burn people's lives, but war is about the weak and the strong. If I don’t kill him, he will kill me sooner or later!”

Shen Tuxuan seemed to have had grievances for a long time, and they were on the verge of breaking out, but Lin Qiannan's kind words and persuasion just ignited his anger.

Lin Qiannan frowned, and said displeasedly, "When did you become so extreme? You never thought like this before."

"Don't mention the past," Shen Tuxuan said, "I used to think that you would be able to protect you by calming down, but it turns out that I was wrong! I will definitely avenge Ya'er's hatred, and the emperor of Yu's suppression and humiliation of our country in the past. Pay back!"

"Yu Kingdom and Nan Kingdom will eventually merge into one, and Han Qi...I will make him pay in blood!"

"Shen Tuxuan!" Lin Qiannan said in a resolute tone, "I won't go back to the Southern Kingdom with you, and what else! You must not be arrogant!"

Shen Tuxuan sneered and let him go, "I'll take you back when everything is over."

Lin Qiannan did not stop Shen Tuxuan who was galloping away, and could only look at his back and sigh.

These two people didn't even let him worry about his last days.

"Mr. Lin, Granny Cao cooked lotus seed porridge for you," Yan'er came over and called him, "Drink some while it's hot?"

"Yeah," Lin Qiannan smiled, "Yan'er, stay with Granny Cao well. Ya'er is gone, you might as well stay in this peaceful place instead of being in the southern country."

"You want to?" Yan'er's persuasion was obvious, "Young Master Lin, King Nan is sincere to you, you can't go back to Yu Country again!"

Lin Qiannan smiled and lowered his head, "Don't put a hat on me, I didn't say I would go back to Yu Kingdom."

Yan'er relaxed and said, "That's good."

A gust of wind blew up from the south, rustling the bare branches, and the clouds in the sky were pure white and gathered together.Like snow, but not like snow floating around, helpless.

"If someone comes to me, just say..." Lin Qiannan thought for a while, "I'll go."

"Mr. Lin, where are you going? I have to accompany you." Yan'er said.

Lin Qiannan shook his head, "No, you know it well."

Yan'er bit her lips until she was bloodless, her eyes were as red as a rabbit's. She was not very good at talking, and she didn't even dare to cry in front of Lin Qiannan, for fear of making him feel hurt too.

"The princess certainly doesn't want you to become like this." Yan'er said.

"Well, it's ugly, it's just a skin." Lin Qiannan adjusted the black gauze, "When a person dies, he will always return to the loess. The skin fades away, and a pile of bones will sleep forever. Who cares what he looked like when he was alive?"

Yan'er managed to force a smile, "Mr. Lin, you are so open-minded, what should I say?"

"Don't talk, don't laugh, it's uglier than crying." Lin Qiannan said, "Go in and drink porridge, the smell is already delicious."

"Grandma Cao's lotus seed porridge is bitter."

Lin Qian smiled south.

Lin Qiannan left quietly two days later, leaving a letter to Yan'er, telling her to live well with Granny Cao, and if Granny Cao asked, she would say that he had gone home.

There are also ceramic pots, Lin Qiannan repeatedly mentioned in the letter that she must bring them back to the Southland in person after everything is over.

The place Lin Qiannan went on this trip was the border between Yu Kingdom and Southern Kingdom.I heard along the border that the war between the two countries was tense, and the southern country repeatedly sent troops to the border, ready to attack from time to time.

Yu's reinforcements are approaching the border.The war is imminent.

Fortunately, Lin Qiannan's Red Flame Horse was always by his side, and it took him three days to reach the border.With five years of understanding, he soon found the southern army.

The main general, surnamed Zhao, is his friend.

"The last general pays his respects to General Lin!" General Zhao could still recognize him.

Lin Qiannan wore a mask, revealing only a pair of tired eyes.

"What is King Nan's plan?" Lin Qiannan asked straight to the point.

Commander Zhao was very embarrassed, "This..."

"Then let me ask another question," Lin Qiannan said, "Has King Nan removed my official position?"

"Back to the general, no."

"Then answer my previous question."

General Zhao trusted Lin Qiannan, so he told him the truth: "Nan Wang sent [-] troops to serve as a forward, and the battle will start in Lintian Valley in five days. There are still unknown reinforcements on standby. This time Nan Wang can be said to be the power of the whole country." .”

General Zhao also didn't want to see the scene of people dying.

"What about Yu Country?"

"I heard that the emperor of Yu Kingdom sent a letter of credence, the content of which was mainly to seek peace, but the King of Nan refused. The Emperor of Yu Kingdom was furious and decided to go on a personal conquest. He is now on his way. The soldiers and horses of Yu Kingdom have already been stationed at the border , the Emperor of Yu Kingdom will also arrive within three days."

"Although the southern kingdom is rich in resources, its foundation is not stable. Yu Kingdom's century-old foundation, even if it can be stubbornly resisted, it cannot withstand a long period of tossing." Lin Qiannan was a little tired, "Unless he fights to the death, because the King of Nan knows the emperor of Yu Kingdom Not a lot of troops will be used."

"The last general can't figure out why the war suddenly started, is it because of the princess?"

"No..." Lin Qiannan said, "It's because of power. Nan Wang has misunderstood it. He now thinks that only the supreme power can protect what he wants to protect."

"Fool."

General Zhao was taken aback, even if he heard what Lin Qiannan said clearly, he could only pretend that he didn't hear clearly.

"I will think of a way. If you trust me, General Zhao, I will temporarily take over your military position. Whether you win or lose this battle, I, Lin Qiannan, will bear the consequences."

General Zhao knew something about Shen Tuxuan and Lin Qiannan, so he was naturally willing and at ease with Lin Qiannan's request.

"The last general will definitely cooperate with the general!"

"I have a request now." Lin Qiannan leaned on the soft chair.

"It's okay, General!"

"Burn some hot water and put it in the tent, and prepare a set of armor."

"Yes! The last general will order them to bring good wine and good food, so that the general can eat well and have a good rest."

"There is no need for good wine and good food, just let them patrol and don't go outside my tent."

"Yes."

"By the way," Lin Qiannan said, "I don't need to tell others, including King Nan, that I'm here."

The general hesitated for a while, but said firmly, "Yes!"

After taking a bath, Lin Qiannan didn't feel sleepy anymore, and went to the riverside to relax in light clothes, unknowingly far away from the military tent.

Lin Qiannan touched the relic worn around his neck.I haven't taken it off since I put it on, as if it has become a part of my body.

……

"I remember you said that you don't believe in gods and Buddhas."

"I don't believe that the Buddha can punish me. But I hope you will be safe and well."

……

Feeling a little cold, Lin Qiannan rubbed his hands together and put them over his mouth to warm them.

Slight footsteps sounded diagonally behind Lin Qiannan, Lin Qiannan turned his head abruptly, and warned in a stern voice: "Who is here?!"

"I don't mean to offend you, but brother is from the southern country?" Huo Liang came out from the darkness.

Under the moonlight, the two stood facing each other.

"Well, what are you doing here?" Lin Qiannan put away his guard, "This place is not far from the Nanguo military camp."

Huo Liang said: "But I don't know the exact location of the military tent yet."

Lin Qiannan pointed to the other party and said, "Over there, but you still can't get there."

"Well, I don't want to disturb you either." Huo Liang touched the back of his head and asked, "Brother, you look familiar."

It turned out that Huo Liang hadn't recognized him after chatting for so long. It can be said that he was simple-minded and well-developed limbs, and he dared to strike up a conversation without knowing whether it was an enemy or a friend.

"Although my voice has become much hoarse, I can still hear the original tone clearly," Lin Qiannan smiled, "Stop pretending, General Huo is both wise and brave, he should know who I am."

Huo Liang was really pretending, and his camouflage skills were much better than before, so he almost fooled Lin Qiannan.

Huo Liang said: "Young Master Lin."

"Well, why are you here?" Lin Qiannan asked.

Huo Liang moved two steps towards the military tent, stood still and said, "To find out."

Lin Qiannan said: "You are brave, and I can tell you all about it."

Huo Liang looked at him in surprise.

Lin Qiannan told him everything he knew about the military situation. These were all the secrets of the Southern Kingdom, and they were highly credible.

Huo Liang's expression was full of suspicion, "One hundred thousand elite soldiers?"

"According to my estimate, there are still 50 people in the rear to support," Lin Qiannan said calmly, "You can go back and report to Han Qi, and if you are interested, you can quickly withdraw your troops."

Huo Liang could hear that Lin Qiannan's implication was that he hoped for peace between the two countries, and said: "The withdrawal of troops requires Nan Wang to let go, and he is the one who is holding on tightly."

"It seems that a battle in three days' time is inevitable. Let's go back." Lin Qiannan turned to leave, and said, "Don't tell Han Qi about seeing me."

Huo Liang said, "Yes."

When Huo Liang returned to his tent, there was already someone waiting for a long time, and the person who came was Han Qi who had come earlier.

"The final general will see His Majesty!" Huo Liang was unexpected.

Han Qi was reading the military report, raised his eyes and asked, "Where did you go?"

"Go out for a walk."

It was inconvenient for Han Qi to ask more questions, so he said, "How many people are there?"

"The Southern Kingdom currently has 10 troops stationed ten miles to the east, and our current strength is 8."

Han Qi closed the scroll, leaned on the chair with his arms, and looked at Huo Liang indistinctly.Huo Liang broke out in a cold sweat, and almost told about meeting Lin Qiannan.

"Among the 8 people, find 1000 people, and it's best to have nothing to worry about," Han Qi said coldly, "Understood?"

Han Qi seemed to be in a bad mood, he spoke coldly, and acted more aggressively than ever.

"Understood, but there will be doubts at the end." Huo Liang, as the chief general, naturally had to worry about the war.

"I know what your doubts are," Han Qi said, "I will lose to King Nan in this battle."

Huo Liang had almost never lost a battle. Hearing him say this, he became even more confused, "With the strength of the Yu Kingdom, it is enough to defeat the Southern Kingdom. After the Southern Kingdom is annexed, there will be no more worries about war."

"Needless to say, I've made up my mind," Han Qi said.