Chapter 609 Mutual Suspicion

Gao Lizhu saw that her goal had been achieved, and a barely perceptible sneer appeared on the corner of her mouth. She looked at Xi Yuelei, who had not expressed his opinion.

"Brother Xiyue, I have said what I should and shouldn't say. As the Grand Marshal of the Four Nations, please make a decision quickly. Should we retreat or attack? We will obey you."

"You're all right, but that hidden weapon is incredibly powerful. If we encounter it again, the consequences will be disastrous. Retreating is impossible, but we can't attack rashly either. We must devise a foolproof strategy to deal with the enemy."

Xiyue Lei was really frightened by the so-called thunder from the sky. He was afraid that he would be blown away with broken arms and legs like those dead soldiers. He would never forget the heart-wrenching screams.

Barag took over the conversation, "The road ahead is the only way to Anyang. What other good ideas can we have but to charge forward? If we really encounter another hidden weapon attack, there will definitely be heavy casualties."

Gao Lizhu shook her head and smiled, "Wealth and honor are sought in danger. In order to capture Princess Anyang and plunder Daning's countless wealth, this little sacrifice is nothing. Only by fighting with fearlessness and the belief of risking our lives can we achieve ultimate success."

Barhu rolled his eyes and said, "Stop talking nonsense. If you really risk your life, no amount of wealth will be of any use!"

"General Ba, you are wrong. As the saying goes, 'Life and death are determined by fate, wealth and honor are bestowed by heaven.' A true man should be upright and take the world as his responsibility. What is there to be happy about in life? What is there to fear about death? Just keep moving forward..."

"Okay, shut up now." Before Gao Lizhu could finish her words, Barag raised his hand to stop her. "It sounds to me like you're brainwashing us. You want us to be fearless and charge into battle regardless of hardships and dangers. You want us to be blown to death so that you can sit back and reap the benefits. Don't fool around with me, you idiot. I won't fall for your tricks!"

Gao Lizhu's thoughts were exposed in public, and her face was obviously a little unnatural. "Barhu, you are too much. Why am I trying so hard to persuade you? Isn't it for the sake of everyone else? How can you think so badly of me?"

After saying that, he looked at Xiyue Lei with an aggrieved look, "Brother Xiyue, please judge the situation quickly. How can Barhu be so mean to others? We agreed that the four-nation alliance would not be suspicious of each other, would work together, and have the same goal, but he thought so badly of me. If he doesn't apologize to me today, I will never talk to him again in my life."

"Alright, you guys, the situation is urgent now, so let's stop being suspicious of each other among the four of us."

After Xi Yuelei finished speaking, an idea flashed in his mind. As the saying goes, "It is better to invite a general than to send one, and it is better to encourage a general than to invite one." Since no one is competing to be the vanguard, why not give this hard job with no return to Gao Lizhu?

Having made up his mind, he smiled faintly.

"Brother Gao, I think you've been talking too much today. To dispel our suspicions about you, prove it with your actions. Lead the troops to attack Anyang yourself. Regardless of success or failure, I will respect you as a man!"

Barhu just said it casually, but Xiyuelei took the opportunity to provoke him.

He knew that if they didn't retreat, someone would have to go forward and die, so he nodded quickly, "Brother Xiyue is right. Brother Gao, if you have no selfish motives, prove it with your actions."

Nangong Jin also quickly echoed, "That's right, that's right, Brother Gao, your elite soldiers are all brave and skilled in fighting. They will surely succeed and capture Anyang City in one fell swoop. We will be waiting for your good news in the rear."

These bastards are really lacking in virtue. They want to wipe out the entire Gaoluo Kingdom!

He has nothing to prove to these villains. He won't be fooled by these thieves!

They can fight or not, anyway, he won't be a stepping stone...

Gao Lizhu cursed their ancestors for eighteen generations in her heart, then snorted coldly.

"We are all thousand-year-old foxes and ten-thousand-year-old demons, so don't get involved in these cunning tricks.

Back then, the four of us signed an alliance, with Xiyue Kingdom as the main force, Beiyi and Nanjiang as auxiliary forces, and my Gaoluo Kingdom was responsible for logistics in the rear. To put it bluntly, I was just a little follower.

Now that we are blocked in front, you want me to lead the charge? That's a good plan. Whoever you want can be the vanguard. Anyway, I, Gaoluo, will not go there to die."

Xi Yuelei's face darkened. "Brother Gao, this is your fault. Just now you were vying to be the vanguard, but now you're making excuses. It's a bit unreasonable!"

Barag glared at him and said, "That's right, attacking Anyang is everyone's responsibility, why don't you go?"

Nangong Jin also sneered, "Brother Gao, you are right, but don't forget that there is another clause clearly written in the covenant.

Xiyue is the leader of the four nations. During wartime, anyone who delays the opportunity to fight will be killed! Anyone who disobeys military orders will be killed! Anyone who leaks military secrets will be killed! Anyone who shakes the morale of the army will be killed!

Brother Xiyue asked you to attack Anyang. That is a military order. Even if you are unwilling, you must obey the order and follow the command.

I hope Brother Gao will carefully consider what is more important and not hurt the relationship between us brothers."

As soon as he finished speaking, Xiyue Lei gave him an admiring look and then coughed lightly.

"Brotherhood is what I value most. As long as I can save face, I generally won't use my power to bully others. But now is different. If I, the commander-in-chief of the four countries, talk like a fart, how will I be able to mobilize troops in the future? If Brother Gao disobeys military orders, don't blame me for being ruthless!"

When Gao Lizhu heard this, she was so angry that she wanted to jump up and down and curse in the street. They were shameless and they were colluding to make a fool of her.

They were cowards in the rear, sending their own troops to their deaths.

Although Gaoluo is a small country with little power, he is not a softie who can be bullied by others.

If he was really pushed to the limit, Gao Luo would turn against Daning, catch them off guard, and crush them to a pulp...

Barhu saw Gao Lizhu was so angry that she stared blankly and could not speak, and he could not help laughing in his heart.

It is true that poor people are bullied and weak countries are trampled upon.

This time, the Gaoluo Kingdom is doomed to be annihilated by the thunder from the sky.

Although this is a bit too cruel, someone has to sacrifice in the end.

He raised his eyebrows and smiled.

"Brother Gao, military orders are as heavy as a mountain. This has been an iron rule in the military since ancient times.

Although the road to Anyang is full of dangers, it concerns the lifeline of our four countries.

If they succeed, the country will be rich and the people will be strong; if they fail, they may be retaliated by Chu Jiuqing.

Therefore, our four countries must select a general who is brave, skilled in fighting, and has outstanding strategies to shoulder such a glorious mission.

Brother Gao is the perfect choice. Since you are recognized by all of us, please don't refuse.

Have a good rest today, and prepare to die tomorrow. No, no, no, prepare to attack the city tomorrow."

Barhu accidentally said something and blurted out what was in his mind.