"Why aren't you going to find them? If they are discovered by the Han army because of your men, I will take your head."

Seeing the junior leader still standing there blankly, Li Xiao couldn't help but shout angrily.

"Oh, it's Your Majesty. I'll go right away."

Upon seeing this, the young leader quickly turned and ran down the hillside.

"Your Majesty... It's terrible! Many of our soldiers have deserted!"

Just then, Zhu Yao, along with his generals, came running over, panting.

Upon hearing this, Li Xiao's expression immediately changed. "What? Where did they all run off to? How many people ran away?"

Zhu Yao said, "Your Majesty, according to my men, many soldiers could not bear the cold last night and returned to our camp without permission. As for how many there were, it is still unclear."

"Damn it, how did you lead the army? The soldiers deserted last night, and you only just found out? What a bunch of useless trash!!"

Upon hearing this, Li Xiao flew into a rage and unleashed a torrent of angry curses at Zhu Yao and the others.

Seeing Li Xiao's exasperated appearance, Zhu Yao and the other officers also lowered their heads, their dissatisfaction growing stronger.

Before long, the various junior officers in the army came to Li Xiao and told him in detail about the deserter.

"Useless! You are all useless! You can't even keep an eye on the soldiers. What use are you to me?"

Upon learning that more than 10,000 soldiers had deserted, Li Xiao once again launched into a tirade of abuse at the crowd.

After cursing for a while, Li Xiao finally sat down on a rock, panting heavily, and looked at the Han army camp at the entrance of the valley with a gloomy face.

Upon seeing this, the Right Chancellor stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, I believe the Han army has already seen through our ambush. Let's retreat first. Many of our soldiers suffered frostbite last night. If this continues, the soldiers will not be able to hold on."

Li Xiao frowned: "Our army is so well hidden that the Han army could not have discovered it. That young emperor must be afraid of death and has doubts, so he dares not enter the valley on his own. As long as they find nothing today, they will definitely fall into my trap."

"this......"

Upon seeing his own king, who remained stubbornly opinionated, the Right Chancellor sighed inwardly and remained silent.

Subsequently, Li Xiao ordered the entire army to continue their ambush while also sending out several spies to gather intelligence at the Han army camp.

"Ah, the mornings in Northeast China are so refreshing!"

Stepping out of the tent, Liu Hong breathed in the fresh morning air and stretched.

Just then, Li Jue, carrying a bowl of hot soup, came to Liu Hong's side with a smile.

"Your Majesty, it's cold. Why don't you have a bowl of hot soup to warm yourself up?"

"Good, General Li, you've worked hard."

Liu Hong smiled and nodded, then picked up the hot soup and slurped it down.

After finishing a bowl of hot soup, Liu Hong immediately felt refreshed and began practicing the "Five Animal Frolics".

"Your Majesty, what kind of martial art are you practicing?"

Seeing the emperor's actions, Li Jue asked with a curious expression.

"This was invented by Dr. Hua. It can not only strengthen the body, dispel cold and disease, but also prolong life."

As Liu Hong spoke, his legs and feet continued to move.

"To prolong life?"

Li Jue's expression shifted, and he immediately began to stare intently at the emperor's every move.

Before long, after completing the procedure, beads of sweat had appeared on Liu Hong's forehead.

Just then, Zhu Jun arrived at Liu Hong's side with several officers.

After exchanging greetings, Zhu Jun said with a smile, "Your Majesty, the Goguryeo army endured a cold night on the hillside last night; they must have had a very tough time."

Liu Hong nodded: "In Gongwei's opinion, what should our army do?"

Zhu Jun: "If my prediction is correct, the Goguryeo ambush troops will definitely withdraw today, and our army can safely pass through the valley and head to the capital of Buyeo tomorrow."

"Haha~, then I'll stay one more night. But I really hope that Li Xiao can stay and keep me company. That way, they can stay out in the cold for another night."

Upon hearing Zhu Jun's plan, Liu Hong burst into laughter.

Zhu Jun smiled and shook his head: "Even if Li Xiao is willing, I'm afraid those Goguryeo soldiers won't accompany him."

There is no army in the world that would knowingly lie in ambush in the freezing wind, knowing they would freeze to death.

Upon hearing this, Liu Hong was startled and turned to look at the soldiers in the camp.

"Alas, do not underestimate the power of people's beliefs. Some people can overcome fate, and even then, there would still be an army. It's just that neither I nor you have ever seen it with our own eyes."

Thinking of the ice sculptures of later generations, Liu Hong, who was originally in a great mood, couldn't help but sigh deeply.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Jun and the other generals exchanged glances, pondering the meaning behind the emperor's words.

"Alright, all generals, go about your business. I'll just take a stroll."

As he spoke, Liu Hong led several guards to begin inspecting the soldiers' condition within the camp.

Zhu Jun then ordered his soldiers to take down half of the banners and tents.

After inspecting the area for a while, Liu Hong ordered someone to bring Li Jue over, and then whispered a few instructions to him.

Li Jue glanced at the emperor in astonishment, then bowed and left, leading a dozen or so soldiers towards the valley.

As soon as they entered the valley, Li Jue shouted at the top of his lungs:

"Hey Li Xiao, you bastard, are you still there? How come you didn't freeze to death last night, you piece of trash?"

Li Xiao, standing on the hillside, was taken aback when he heard the Han general insult him by name.

Before Li Xiao could make a move, Li Jue raised his voice again and cursed:

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