“Since the strategist has already discussed the countermeasures with our emperor, why not write down the situation along the way? That way, we can deal with any problems that arise in a timely manner, without having to trouble the strategist again and again,” He Ming said, seizing on one of the loopholes.

He simply didn't believe that the Emperor would be so idle as to discuss such trivial matters with him.

As long as he writes it down, they will have something to hold against him, and then they can confront him back in Beijing.

If the emperor had never consulted him, things would be much more interesting.

Mo Beichen's face showed some impatience. He waved his hand and said coldly, "Although we have reviewed the situation, Xuanming said that if we really encounter these situations, General Long will make the same judgment. So along the way, if General Long asks me any questions, he told me to answer a maximum of three questions. If I ask more than three questions, he told me to carefully consider whether General Long is really capable of being the commander."

Upon hearing this, Long Tianque's pupils contracted slightly.

What exactly does the Emperor mean? Why would he rather trust an outsider than his trusted confidant?

Ignoring what the people present were thinking, Mo Beichen asked, "General Long, is there anything else?"

Long Tianque shook his head. "Now that we have the answer, let's just do as the strategist says."

Mo Beichen chuckled, ignoring his attempt to change the subject, and left with Yun Qingluo.

Once back in the carriage, Yun Qingluo asked softly, "Did you and Xuanming really discuss this?"

Mo Beichen nodded, and Yun Qingluo was surprised; it was actually true.

Mo Beichen explained in a calm voice, "He also knew that the soldiers would not obey me, so he came to me with a map, reviewed everything that had happened along the way, and even wrote down his answers in his own hand. So we don't need to worry."

On the other side, He Ming asked Long Tianque for his opinion in a low voice. Long Tianque hesitated for a moment and said coldly, "Do as he says."

Long Tianque frowned. Seeing how confident he was, could it be that the Emperor had really discussed it with him?

"Don't provoke them in the next few days." Long Tianque looked coldly at He Ming.

He Ming was startled and quickly nodded in agreement.

The army ultimately chose the longer route to set off.

He Ming used a clever trick; although he couldn't say it, Da Jun could.

Sure enough, after less than a day, the army began to discuss the matter.

"Is this strategist out of his mind? Why not take the shortcut instead of going the long way? Is he deliberately making fun of us?"

"He sat in the carriage, enjoying himself, while we were on horseback, our butts were aching from the jolting. Just thinking about taking such a detour made me furious."

Some of them spoke up for Yun Qingluo.

"The strategist must have his reasons for doing this; perhaps there's a problem with the other approach?"

"Yes, the general has no objection, which means that the general also thinks that we should choose this path."

"No matter what choices the strategist makes, the final decision still rests with the general, doesn't it? Why are you all blaming the strategist? What kind of logic is that?"

"Well, you idiot, are you from the Xuancang Dynasty or the Xumi Dynasty? Why are you starting to side with outsiders?"

"Are you crazy? This wasn't the strategist's fault at all."

"Then tell me, wasn't it the strategist's bad idea that we changed our route after the strategist went to see the general?"

The noise from the group grew louder and louder, and even Yun Qingluo and the others at the back of the line heard it.

After a moment's thought, Yun Qingluo understood the reason.

"It's quite surprising that He Ming has learned to be roundabout." Yun Qingluo felt a little disappointed. She thought he was a straightforward general, but she didn't expect him to use this trick.

Mo Beichen lifted the curtain and glanced outside, then lowered it again and turned to Yun Qingluo, saying, "I'll go take a look."

Yun Qingluo quickly reached out to stop him and whispered, "Don't go. Let's pretend we didn't hear anything. Going over here at this time could easily get us into trouble. A country has its laws, a family has its rules, and an army has its orders. If Long Tianque still has any semblance of a general, he'll handle this. If the battle hasn't even started and his own army is already fighting amongst themselves, he'll lose face."

Sure enough, the sounds outside stopped abruptly not long afterward.

Mo Beichen looked at Yun Qingluo, "You seem to know quite a bit about military matters."

Yun Qinglu thought for a moment, nodded, and smiled, “I think I’ve only told you that I come from another place and that I’m also a doctor, but I haven’t told you where I live. There’s also an army and military doctors in my area. I’m also a military doctor, but I’m not always on duty. Sometimes I’m in the army, sometimes I’m in the laboratory, and sometimes I see patients like a regular doctor.”

Mo Beichen nodded, "I see."

"What's it like to fight in your area?"

Seeing his curiosity, Yun Qingluo told Mo Beichen everything she had seen and heard in the modern army.

Mo Beichen listened intently, a hint of longing in his expression.

"I never imagined that the power of technology would be so overwhelming." That was all Mo Beichen could say in the end.

Yun Qingluo asked curiously, "Don't you want to see these weapons? Besides, if we had them, we wouldn't have to go to such lengths to find a way to survive on the Sumeru Continent."

Mo Beichen shook his head and chuckled, "They will appear when they are meant to."

Yun Qingluo was startled, but then a big smile appeared on her face. This was what she admired most about Mo Beichen.

He has a broad perspective on everything.

Hearing the murmurs below, Long Tianque summoned He Ming and slapped him hard across the face.

"If you want to die, this general can grant your wish. The most important thing for an army is unity. Are you trying to kill yourself by doing this?" Long Tianque kicked He Ming again, still not satisfied.

He Ming knelt on the ground and kowtowed repeatedly. "General, please forgive me. I didn't spread these words. You've misunderstood me. How could I be so unaware? Please investigate."

Upon hearing this, Long Tianque sneered, looked around, gritted his teeth, and kicked him again.

"He Ming, don't treat me like a fool. Men, take him away and give him twenty strokes of the cane, not one less. Anyone who dares to cause trouble in the army will not be spared." Long Tianque issued the order.

"Furthermore, this is my decision to take this route. If anyone has any objections, feel free to speak to me. If you dare not, then keep it to yourself. If I find out anyone is still gossiping about it, I'll skin them alive," Long Tianque added.

When Long Tianque's order reached Yun Qingluo, she breathed a sigh of relief.

Xiao Yi suddenly realized, "I get it, I get it! You guys deliberately let He Ming get arrogant because he'll suffer the consequences, right?"

“As a general, Long Tianque can tolerate He Ming’s dislike of you and his giving you attitude, even though Mo Beichen is the strategist. However, he will not allow He Ming to incite discord between the soldiers and the strategist.”

"He Ming probably still doesn't know why things turned out this way," Xiao Yi said gloatingly.

Yun Qingluo chuckled softly without saying a word.

Actually, it wasn't as Xiao Yi thought; they simply didn't want the hassle and didn't want to cause trouble.