Chapter 392 It’s Not His Choice

Xue Yucheng walked in.

His injuries were healing, and he couldn't sleep well at night as new flesh grew on the wounds.

I woke up in the middle of the night and wanted to take a look around the military camp. After taking a few steps, I saw that Old Man Qin's tent was still lit.

Xue Yucheng walked closer to see what was going on, and a dart flew out from inside.

Fortunately, the dart was not aimed at Xue Yucheng, otherwise the injured Xue Yucheng might not have been able to avoid it in time.

Xue Yucheng lifted the door curtain and entered the tent.

Old Man Qin and Elder Zixuan, who were about to fight, let go of their hands when they saw Xue Yucheng appear, and no one spoke.

Xue Che walked over and asked: "Dad's injuries are serious, why did he come out in the middle of the night?"

Xue Yucheng: "It's nothing. I couldn't sleep at night, so I just went out for a walk."

Xue Yucheng's gaze swept across the tent and landed on Wu Yingniang:

"Your Majesty the Queen is awake late at night, but what happened?"

Old Man Qin looked at Wu Yingniang nervously.

Wu Yingniang was not nervous.

She knew that Xue Yucheng was Pei Lingyun's best friend, and Pei Lingyun had told her many times about Xue Yucheng's character.

Xue Yucheng can clearly distinguish between good and evil and is definitely not an ungrateful person.

Wu Yingniang: "Kong Wu was captured, and everyone felt uneasy, so we gathered here at night to find a way to rescue the child."

"I know. You mentioned this to me before."

Xue Yucheng sat on the small stool that Xue Che brought for him and analyzed the situation for everyone.

Wu Yingniang personally talked to him about Kong Wu a few days ago. Xue Che and Su Zhizhi also mentioned it. Naturally, Xue Yucheng was very concerned.

But this matter also made him feel a little strange.

He had already sent people to negotiate with the Hu people, hoping to get Kong Wu back by exchanging prisoners of war.

But the Hu people were unwilling.

They had fought with the Hu people for decades and had exchanged prisoners more than once or twice. The Hu people had almost never refused, not to mention that they had several Hu generals in their hands this time.

"The Hu people are unwilling to exchange, it must be because they think that Kongwu is more valuable. Therefore, I interrogated the Hu prisoners captured on the battlefield today and got some information. I originally wanted to verify it before telling you, but considering the situation, it is better to tell you first-"

Xue Yucheng paused briefly.

Under the dim light, this brief moment seemed to stretch long in everyone's hearts.

Old Man Qin felt his heartbeat was about to stop, and then he heard Xue Yucheng continue:

"They say Kong Wu seems to be Hu Long's long-lost son."

After these words were spoken, the tent became even quieter.

Ni Tianji was right. If they didn't tell anyone, the news would leak out to the Hu people sooner or later.

After Xue Yucheng finished speaking, what he saw on the faces of the people around him was not surprise but worry and loss.

Xue Yucheng raised his eyebrows and turned to ask Xue Che:

"Che'er, you all know everything?"

Xue Che: “…I found out not long ago.”

Su Zhizhi gritted her teeth:

"Uncle Xue, Brother Kong Wu may have been born in Hunxie, but he grew up in our Lingnan Black Bandit Mountain. He is different from those barbarians in the enemy army. We must rescue him."

Xue Che nodded: "Dad, I mentioned to you that Brother Kong Wu has a kind personality. When I was in Black Bandit Mountain, Brother Kong Wu also took good care of me."

Wu Yingniang: "General Xue, I know that as the commander of the army you have to consider the overall situation. If you are worried about not being able to convince the people and are unwilling to send troops to rescue Kong Wu, that's fine. We will find a way to save him ourselves. I just hope that General Xue will not regard him as an enemy because of his bloodline."

Wu Yingniang spoke, and Old Man Qin nodded vigorously:

"Kong Wu is a good boy."

Xue Yucheng asked, "So, you've confirmed that Kong Wu is of Hu descent?"

Qiu Jinyu told the story again.

Murong Di had been listening silently before, and only spoke at this time.

His voice was a little hoarse. "Whether Kong Wu is of Hu blood or not, he is one of us. No one can choose their parents and bloodline. Brother Kong Wu was born a child of the Hu people. It was not his choice. No one wants to bear the sins of the previous generation."

Just like him and Zhizhi.

Some people may be born to inherit bloodline, while others are destined to escape from their original bloodline.

After Murong Di finished speaking, everyone understood what he meant.

Elder Zixuan, who had been making so much noise before, also stopped talking.

Xue Yucheng rubbed his forehead and laughed:

"You guys are really worrying too much... Yucheng doesn't have any prejudice against Kong Wu because of this."

"We in the Xue Family Army hate the Hu people, but we hate those who are greedy and destroy our territory. Kong Wu is a good boy. I've heard the soldiers in the camp talk about his bravery in killing the enemy. We should be grateful to have such a person in our army. As long as he wants to come back and his heart is with the Great Qi, he will be ours."

"When Ni Tianji and I went to the enemy camp to investigate, the child wanted to come back very much."

Qiu Jinyu felt a pang of heartache when she thought of Kong Wu's crying.

When Old Man Qin heard what Xue Yucheng said, he finally felt relieved.

The villagers talked about the plan to steal Kong Wu back, and Xue Yucheng was also there to give them advice.

Xue Yucheng pondered, "Stealing a person is no different from stealing an object. Although you are all skilled in martial arts, the enemy camp is heavily guarded, so it may not be that easy."

Old Xu: "General Xue, do you have any advice?"

Xue Yucheng: "I have fought the Hu people in the northwest for several years, and I have a good understanding of their methods and calculations. Hunxie launched his troops last autumn, and the war has dragged on for half a year. Spring and summer are coming soon, which is their grazing season. They may not be able to hold out and want to negotiate."

Su Zhizhi and Xue Che's eyes lit up:

"Can we do it during the peace talks?!"

Xue Yucheng nodded slightly:

"If we throw out the bait of peace talks now, the Hu people will probably take it. If Hulong and Helian Wuqin leave the camp to negotiate, the army's defenses will be weakened, which would be a good opportunity."

"Okay, let's do it!"

…

Hu people's military camp.

In the largest tent, Hulong sat on a thick blanket with two cups of kumis on the table in front of him.

Opposite him sat Helian Wuqin, whose eyes were bruised.

Helian Wuqin didn't look very well. He had been thinking about things all night and felt sleepy during the day and wanted to catch up on some sleep.

This went on for several days.

Today, when Helian Wuqin was about to go to bed to catch up on his sleep, Hulong sent someone to invite him over.

Helian Wuqin was a little nervous when he came, and brought several agile attendants with him, fearing that Hulong would attack him again.

But when they entered Hulong's tent, the servants were stopped outside and only Helian Wuqin was allowed in.

Hulong seemed quite amiable at this moment, and he laughed heartily a few times:

"Don't worry, Major General Helian. I, Hulong, don't just attack anyone I see. I'm sorry I scared you last time."

"Why did the Khan ask me to come here?" Helian Wuqin looked at Hulong warily.

Hulong took a sip of kumis:

"When I was young like you, I also had an impulsive desire to win, hoping to have more achievements and receive more admiration."

"But if you've suffered losses in your youth, you'll understand that there's a saying in the Central Plains that's very true: He who understands the times is a hero. You should retreat when it's time to do so."

"Now that the war has reached this point, there is no chance of victory if we continue to fight against Da Qi. It is better to negotiate peace with Da Qi."

Helian Wuqin's hand, which was about to take the wine, paused.

There was a hint of coldness and understanding in his eyes.

Haha, as expected.