General

The next morning, the border was quiet, but the sky was perfectly adorned with blue skies and white clouds, with the sun slowly rising, its light shining on every corner and on every face. Someone said, "The General is here! Look!" Everyone looked over, and Shen Muchen also looked in the direction of the General.

Xu Zixie followed Shen Muchen's gaze and looked at this special general, thinking: So this is the legendary general who has gone mad and is talking nonsense, making that dog emperor think that he was about to lose a brave and skilled general.

The general looked at the onlookers with an expressionless face, but inside he was devastated. He thought he was just too tired and had rested for a while. Who would have thought that he would suddenly come to this unknown world and become a general respected by the entire court? But for him, apart from having the original owner's memories, there was nothing else. However, he felt a sense of familiarity with this unknown world. In the real world, he was like an outsider, out of place in that world.

Generals are no different from modern soldiers; they all fight to protect their country. Since I'm here, I might as well make the best of it and be a good general.

On the drill ground, the Great General stood on the high platform. "My name is Mo Liangcheng. My sole purpose in coming here today is to select useful individuals to accompany me to the Ministry of Personnel. At the same time, I hope you understand that I do not need those who violate military regulations, and I also need you to understand your duties as soldiers. If you are afraid of death, leave as soon as possible; it will be better for both of you. If you cannot even defend the country, what need is there for you to protect your families? Regardless of your background or the reason for your demotion, as long as you sincerely repent, that is enough!"

Mo Liangcheng's impassioned speech inspired many people to try their luck. Everyone wanted to escape this hellish place and return to the Yu capital they had always dreamed of.

Xu Zixie looked at the general and felt that there was something strange about him. He didn't seem to belong to this world, but his behavior was perfectly normal. Thinking this, Xu Zixie entered Mo Liangcheng's tent and tentatively said, "Long time no see, General Mo..." Hearing this, Mo Liangcheng raised his head from the sand table and looked at Xu Zixie. For some reason, he felt a strong aversion to Xu Zixie, but deep in his memory, they knew each other, yet there was no aversion.

"General Mo, why aren't you saying anything? Don't you recognize me? Or are you not General Mo at all?" Mo Liangcheng frowned as he listened. Could it be that he had been discovered? He had already matched the description perfectly, so why could he still be discovered? He couldn't admit it even if he was beaten to death, otherwise he would be regarded as a monster.

"Lord Xu, you've heard that I had a serious illness before, and my mind has been confused ever since. Not long after, I was even rumored to be crazy. But, well, some people can't remember it very well anymore, but you still remember, hahahaha!" With Mo Liangcheng's hearty laughter, Xu Zixie gradually dispelled his concerns.

Mo Liangcheng's words had ignited a patriotic fervor in the young men's hearts. They gradually abandoned their carefree attitude and began training diligently day and night. They wanted to show the world that even as prisoners, they could protect their homeland. Mo Liangcheng was very pleased to see this. Shen Muchen, having practiced martial arts since childhood, didn't find this particularly strenuous. Similarly, for Jiang Yi, it was like child's play, incredibly easy. However, to avoid revealing his identity, he pretended to be exhausted every day, trying to ingratiate himself with Shen Muchen. Now, nearing evening, Jiang Yi lay on the bed, mumbling to Shen Muchen, "I can't take it anymore, I'm so tired!"

Shen Muchen indulged Jiang Yi's coquettishness, comforting her, "It's alright, take it slow, get used to it little by little, no need to rush." ​​Jiang Yi looked at Shen Muchen with a pitiful expression. "What's wrong?" Shen Muchen noticed Jiang Yi's expression and quickly asked with concern. Unbeknownst to them, Xu Zixie was watching this scene unfold. "You're just a rat hiding in the shadows. Even if you like him a lot, you'll never have him." To onlookers, it seemed Xu Zixie had gone mad, talking to thin air, but in reality, he was speaking to Mu Siyan. "This world has long since lost its place for you, because I've become you. Next time, remember to be quicker." Mu Siyan looked at the face before her, so identical to his own, and remained silent.

Inside the room: Jiang Yi said to Shen Muchen with high spirits, "I want to become as strong as you, and then I'll follow you wherever you go, protecting you anytime, anywhere." The burning passion in the boy's eyes seemed to be imprinted on Shen Muchen's heart.

Time passed slowly, and the young man went from being clumsy at first to gradually becoming proficient. Although he was tired every day, he felt fulfilled because they were all striving towards the same goal. Mo Liangcheng looked down at them from the high platform and smiled with satisfaction. In this world, he could feel needed by the world, unlike the illusory and unreal feeling he had in the real world; here, he had found his own sense of reality.

Unfortunately, such peaceful days are always short-lived. Rumors circulated that an envoy had come to pay homage to the emperor, bringing with him a beautiful woman. Everything was fine until the Third Prince killed the envoy and seized the woman. Some said the envoy had deliberately provoked the Third Prince, leading to this disaster. The emperor had already imposed a news blackout on the palace, and no one could discern the truth. Despite the suppression, the rumors persisted.

In the palace, the Third Prince knelt tremblingly before the Emperor, enduring the Emperor's wrath. The Emperor turned a blind eye, intending to ignore him, until he opened the memorial in his hand, glanced at it, and then threw it heavily at the Third Prince. "You truly are my good son! Look at the mess you've made! I thought you were just a good-for-nothing, so I gave you a title of idle prince. I never imagined you would be so dissolute, even using your princely status to threaten and abduct women." The Third Prince began to panic. He hadn't expected this incident to expose his abduction of women. Seeing the Third Prince's expression, the Emperor understood everything. This was undoubtedly the work of his good son. Jingheng Kingdom was furious because of the death of their envoy and had already besieged the city with their army. They needed a reasonable explanation from the Emperor, or they wouldn't be so polite.

At the border, Mo Liangcheng had clearly seen the Jingheng Kingdom's army slowly advancing towards the camp.