Chapter 368 Lost

"They deserve to go to hell, but this is not wartime. We don't have enough reasons and conditions to go directly into the Tatar territory and take action." Ye Lin frowned, his voice steady and suppressed, and every word was like a heavy stone, hitting the hearts of everyone present.

As soon as Ye Lin finished speaking, Deputy General Luo became anxious. "Are we just going to let it go like this?"

His voice was filled with anger and unwillingness, his eyes were wide open, his face flushed red, and the veins on his forehead bulged.

"How can we tolerate the Tatars being so arrogant? I just can't swallow this!" Lieutenant General Luo clenched his fists tightly, his whole body trembling slightly with excitement, his anger seemed to ignite the air around him.

Chu Ci watched from the side and couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

Now she finally understood why those leaders liked smart people. Although Lieutenant General Luo was brave in battle, when he encountered those complicated things that required careful consideration and weighing of the pros and cons, his brain immediately ran out of energy.

Chu Ci was filled with reluctance at the thought of teaching students for others. She didn't want to do such a thankless task, so she immediately changed the subject: "Besides this, did General Ye find what he was looking for?"

Ye Lin'er didn't answer, his expression still grim. He silently handed the evidence he had found to Fan Jingrui, who was standing beside him. Then he said, "Master Fan, why don't you take a look at it yourself?"

Ye Lin's voice was low and suppressed. He never imagined that the reason why the food and grass of the Northern Frontier Army were burned was because of the people of the Great Zhou.

Fan Jingrui took the account book from Ye Lin with a serious expression, quickly flipped through a few pages, frowned, and asked with a puzzled look on his face, "Yuanwailang?"

"Cui Liren dared to commit such a serious crime, but behind him was just a mere deputy minister of the Ministry of Revenue?" His eyes moved back and forth between the account book and Ye Lin, and the doubts in his heart grew deeper and deeper.

Fan Jingrui couldn't understand why Cui Liren dared to cause such a disaster just because of a small-time official's son.

Fan Jingrui is still emo, but Chu Ci has discovered the highlight.

She frowned and shouted, "Wait, wait. If I remember correctly, the Minister of Revenue should be in the capital. Then who is Cui Liren planning to give Yangxing to after all this trouble?"

Fan Jingrui's eyes flashed, Ye Lin raised his eyebrows slightly, and then the two looked at each other and said in unison: "Go to the prison and try Cui Liren!"

The two men were full of energy and rushed to the prison.

But the result was beyond everyone's expectations.

What's with giving it as a gift? It's just Cui Liren's shameful hobby behind the scenes!

After getting such a result, Ye Lin's face was full of helplessness. He felt like he had tried his best to fight a tiger, but in the end he found out that he was just a mouse.

But this is the reality. With a sigh, Ye Lin said, "I came here just to help. I don't know anything else."

This completely confused Lieutenant General Luo. "(⊙o⊙) What? What does that mean?"

Lieutenant General Luo opened his eyes wide, his face full of confusion and puzzlement.

He totally didn't understand why Ye Lin suddenly wanted to leave. In his opinion, the matter had not been completely resolved.

Lieutenant General Luo's eyes widened and he said anxiously, "Major General, how can this be possible?"

Ye Lin turned around and patted Deputy General Luo on the shoulder, saying earnestly, "Relax. Lord Fan will not let a treacherous man like Cui Liren live in vain."

"Okay, now that it's done, we should go back." Ye Lin emphasized again. He looked up at the sky and sighed.

Chu Ci stared at Ye Lin's departing figure for a long time. Then she looked at her husband beside her, frowned slightly and said, "Isn't it just not what you expected? Why are you so sad?"

Fan Jingrui remained silent, just sighed heavily, his face full of sorrow.

On the contrary, Deputy General Luo said anxiously, "Princess, don't you understand? How difficult was the Zhenbei Army back then? If it weren't for Cui Liren, many of our brothers would have been saved."

"They fought bravely on the battlefield, but were plotted against by this traitor behind the scenes, resulting in the loss of countless innocent lives." His eyes were red and his voice trembled slightly with excitement.

Then he glanced at Fan Jingrui, still muttering, "How can this be let go like this..."

He clenched his fists so tightly that his knuckles turned white from the force.

Chu Ci nodded slightly and said firmly, "Of course I won't let it go like this." Her eyes burned with anger and her tone was firm.

"Since Cui Liren cannot bear this responsibility, we will find someone who can take the responsibility." Chu Ci said as he looked in the direction of the Tatar royal court, his eyes full of determination and fearlessness.

Seeing this, Fan Jingrui immediately understood what Chu Ci was thinking. He stepped forward, stood shoulder to shoulder with Chu Ci, and said, "Yes, someone has to be held responsible."

Lieutenant General Luo stood aside, his face full of confusion, completely unaware of what Fan Jingrui and Chu Ci were trying to do.

His brows were furrowed, his eyes filled with confusion and puzzlement. He opened his mouth to ask something, but didn't know where to start.

However, he believed in Chu Ci, who would pay for the meat for the Zhenbei Army out of his own pocket.

So, Deputy General Luo clasped his fists and said sincerely, "Then I'll trouble the Princess and Lord Fan to make the plan!"

"I may be dull, but as long as I can be of use to you, I will do my best to help you."

"Of course, of course." Although Chu Ci felt that there was a high probability that she wouldn't need Lieutenant General Luo's promise, she still agreed quickly. Because she knew how anxious and sincere Lieutenant General Luo was at the moment, she didn't want to let his enthusiasm go to waste.

Chu Ci wore a gentle yet resolute smile on his face, his eyes filled with gratitude and respect for Lieutenant General Luo. He continued, "We appreciate Lieutenant General Luo's kindness. With your words, we are more confident in what we do."

Deputy General Luo was slightly startled, then his eyes reddened and he said with a choked voice: "Princess, as long as you can seek justice for our fallen brothers, I will be grateful! Farewell--"

After saying that, Lieutenant General Luo took a deep breath, as if he had made some kind of decision, and then strode away in the direction of Ye Lin without hesitation.

His steps were firm and powerful, raising a cloud of dust, as if he was venting all the frustration and anxiety in his heart in his hurried footsteps.

After Lieutenant General Luo left, Chu Ci's expression suddenly changed. He was no longer serious and solemn, but instead became playful and lively. "Okay, I'm going to file a complaint. Will my husband come with me?"

Fan Jingrui was stunned at first, then he smiled helplessly and said, "Since my wife has said so, how can I not accompany you?"

Chu Ci said coquettishly: "Then why are you still dawdling? Let's go."