Chapter 590 War is Coming

"Mom!" San Ya was a little panicked.

She subconsciously asked Lu Qiniang for help.

"What's wrong?" Lu Qiniang thought San Ya was scared and hurried over to comfort her, "It's okay, we're all here! And it's all thanks to you!"

"Mom, Zhuifeng is not infected with the disease." San Ya was almost crying, her eyes were red and her eyes were pleading.

"No one said chasing the wind..."

Lu Qiniang reacted before she finished speaking, and then froze.

She understood.

From a safety perspective, these three horses may have come into contact with sick horses and become infected.

So to be on the safe side, these three horses should also be killed.

After all, when it comes to horse plague, it is better to kill the innocent than to let them go.

But Zhuifeng is San Ya's favorite.

If Zhuifeng is gone, San Ya's soul will be lost too.

But how can we handle this matter so as to save the horse and avoid causing trouble?

Lu Qiniang was just thinking about it when Li Feng dismounted and walked over.

He spoke directly about his thoughts.

"These three horses cannot be kept either." Li Feng said firmly, his attitude not allowing for refusal.

"No, I won't!" San Ya hugged Zhuifeng and objected loudly.

She can't live without Zhuifeng.

Zhuifeng is her closest friend, no doubt about it.

"San Ya, don't be so rude and yell at the general." Lu Qiniang scolded her, "If there is anything, we can discuss it slowly."

"Anyway, I can't let you kill Zhuifeng, no one can!"

Li Feng sighed.

As a soldier, he understood the bond between humans and horses.

But there is another saying: the overall situation is more important.

Li Feng tried to persuade San Ya: "Even General Xiao would have shed tears and killed his horse if he encountered such a situation."

San Ya's eyes became even redder and she bit her lips tightly.

"Even if your horse isn't infected," Li Feng lowered his voice, "if I'm not mistaken, the Hu people can't just tamper with this one place. I'm afraid the horse plague will spread throughout the city. By then, even if your horse is fine, I'm afraid someone with ulterior motives will put the blame on you."

Horse, after all, no one is important.

San Ya was silent, her eyes filled with reluctance.

Lu Qiniang thought for a moment and said, "General Li, do you think this will work? The weather isn't too cold right now, so we can just build a shed nearby and keep an eye on the horses. We won't go anywhere. Please send a few people to keep watch and prevent anyone else from getting close. If everything goes well for ten days or half a month, then everything will be fine, right?"

"Yes, mother is right!" San Ya grabbed a life-saving straw, "I'll guard them here! Half a month is not enough, just a month! I will keep an eye on them and won't let them run around."

As long as there is a glimmer of hope, she will protect Zhuifeng.

Seeing that Lu Qiniang had spoken and her words were well-reasoned, Li Feng nodded in agreement.

San Ya let out a sigh of relief.

But then he felt sorry for Lu Qiniang.

"Mom, I can take care of it myself. I don't need you to accompany me."

She couldn't let her mother live outdoors with her for half a month.

"Fool, can I leave you here alone?"

No matter how powerful San Ya is, she is just a little girl in Lu Qin's eyes.

"It's not too cold, let's build a tent and keep the two of us company." Lu Qiniang said in a relaxed tone, "We'll discuss this later. Take care of Zhuifeng and the others first. I have something to say to General Li."

San Ya nodded.

Lu Qiniang asked Li Feng to talk aside, avoiding San Ya.

Although Li Feng didn't understand, out of respect for Xiao Yan and the achievements made by the mother and daughter today, he followed without hesitation.

"General Li, I was thinking, since they have started to attack our horses, are they coming soon?" Lu Qiniang asked.

Li Feng's face was solemn: "Yes, I think so too. So we must strengthen our defenses and start preparing for war."

"Then there is something I want to ask of you."

Li Feng smiled and said, "Madam, your words are too sincere. If you have any difficulties, just tell me."

"My third daughter has always wanted to join the army. Look—"

Lu Qiniang couldn't bear to do it.

Which mother would want her child to put herself in danger?

But she also understood that although she was their mother, she could not decide their lives.

Everyone has their own pursuits.

Just like Xiao Yan, the Northwest battlefield is the fire that will never go out in his heart.

Even though he died on the battlefield, he had no regrets.

Maybe it is difficult to understand others, but it is always easier to understand the thoughts of the person next to you.

So Lu Qiniang was willing to ask Li Feng for San Ya.

——My child, if that is what you are pursuing, then I am willing to hold back my tears and watch you leave.

Unexpectedly, Li Feng said, "General Xiao had already written to me about this before he died. I'll take care of it, madam, don't worry."

Has Xiao Yan made arrangements?

Lu Qiniang was a little embarrassed, "I don't know if it's very difficult?"

"It's not difficult," Li Feng said. "When foreign enemies invade, anyone who can fight is a hero, regardless of gender. And I've witnessed your daughter's skills today. I look forward to her recreating General Xiao's demeanor on the battlefield in the future."

"Okay, okay." Lu Qiniang was very grateful.

Seeing that she seemed to be hesitant to speak, Li Feng took the initiative to speak.

"Madam, please tell me if you have anything to say. I still have time. I'm afraid that once the barbarians attack, I will be very busy and won't be able to take care of you as thoroughly..."

"It's not a big deal." Lu Qiniang was very embarrassed to speak, and said carefully, "Well, as for me, you can tell from my appearance that my ancestors have some Hu blood."

Li Feng nodded, but he was a little confused.

What exactly does Lu Qiniang want to say?

"Tell me, if the Hu people come to attack us, will people think I'm a spy if I stay in the city?" Lu Qinniang mustered up the courage and spoke her mind.

If that were possible, she would try to keep a low profile and not go out.

If it really doesn't work, we can just lock her up.

If it causes trouble, it won't be worth it.

Li Feng was at a loss whether to laugh or cry when he heard this.

"Ma'am, you misunderstood."

He patiently explained to Lu Qiniang.

Although they are all Hu people, there are differences between Hu people.

The Hu people who now intend to attack them actually look no different from them, which is why they can easily sneak into the city.

People like Lu Qiniang, who have the appearance of a Hu person, actually come from a more distant tribe.

They are not that powerful, so they are easily trafficked to other tribes, including the Central Plains.

Lu Qiniang said, I understand.

In other words, the Hu people who came to attack Changzhou were actually the enemies of her ancestors.

What is there to worry about?

Just beat him and it's over.

After dealing with the sick horses here, Li Feng took his men away.

Lu Qiniang asked someone to build a tent, and she nervously accompanied San Ya to stay there temporarily.

Please don’t get sick, please don’t get sick, she prays silently in her heart every day.