Chapter 111
Rescuing Ba Yuan was a matter of great importance to the Diluo tribe, so the military leaders, including generals from various divisions, were summoned. They had no idea that their military settlement would be connected to the legendary doctor Ba Yuan.
What did she do again?
Only Wu Zongguan and Yu Chen noticed Yao Chunnuan was already there the moment they entered the meeting room. Seeing that the snack plate beside her was already half-eaten, they knew she had arrived long ago. And when they heard about the matter being discussed, it was hard not to think of her as the cause.
Yao Chunnuan has an innocent face. What are you looking at her for?
Manager Wu and Yu Chen didn't believe her, especially Yu Chen. "Just look at you, you must have done something, don't deny it."
The two sides' eyes met and a fight broke out.
Yao Chunnuan was at a loss for words. Her idea had been a flash of inspiration, a random move she'd made, and she hadn't anticipated the magnitude of its impact. Even when she'd suggested it, she hadn't known if Ba Yuan would agree, for he truly was a compassionate doctor.
"What we need to discuss today is that Divine Doctor Ba Yuanba is in trouble in Diluo. He has been treating the old Beidi King in Beidi territory for the past few months. A while ago, the Third Prince of Beidi, Wei Xizhe, falsely accused Divine Doctor Ba of problems with his treatment and medication for the old Beidi King and ordered his capture. We need to arrange for someone to pick him up."
As soon as the general finished speaking, a general muttered, "No, Ba Yuan has cured the old King of Beidi, why should we save him?" The general almost said that Ba Yuan could not distinguish right from wrong.
The general glanced at the general and said, "It was our guidance and suggestion that Ba Yuan go to treat the old Beidi King."
Huh? Will Ba Yuan go to Beidi or will they guide him?
Everyone sitting here wasn't a fool, at least not with straw in their heads. Some quickly figured out why their military village was doing this, and even those who didn't fully grasp the situation knew things weren't as simple as they seemed, so they just listened.
Chief Steward Wu and Yu Chen looked at each other, and sure enough, they both guessed correctly. She was the one who deliberately let Ba Yuan into Di Luo's territory, although the general did not say it explicitly.
The general said, "Don't just look at Ba Yuan treating the old enemy, the King of Beidi. Think about it, the old King of Beidi has been bedridden for nearly a year, hanging on to his life. Isn't the connection much calmer?"
"Yes, otherwise, according to tradition, they would have gone south last winter."
"There was a drought in the first half of this year, and I heard that the early season in Tingdi was also very serious. If the old Northern Di King hadn't been ill and his sons hadn't been busy fighting for the throne, they would definitely have come to harass us during the summer harvest."
They all understood, so, Ba Yuan’s trip to Beidi actually prolonged Beidi’s internal friction?
These military generals were simply filled with admiration for the leaders of their military settlements. It had been less than a year since they took over the military settlements, and they had even managed to get involved in the Northern Di King's camp.
Zhou Yushu asked doubtfully, "But, Wei Xizhe actually dared to frame Doctor Ba. Why didn't he just let the old King Di Luo die suddenly, put the blame on Ba Yuan, and then execute him?" There are so many benefits to doing so. He can also take over the position of the old King Di Luo in a legitimate and logical way, and even put the blame for the death of the old King Beidi on Daliang. Why didn't Wei Xizhe do it?
Having spent many years in Yichun and fought countless battles with the Northern Di, Zhou Yushu had some understanding of Wei Xizhe. He was considered a general who was both civil and military.
Yu Chen asked, "Do you think Wei Xizhe doesn't want to? Ba Yuan's medical skills are extremely high, and he treats patients regardless of nationality or race, good or bad. Moreover, he has traveled all over the world, and no one knows how many dignitaries and desperadoes he has treated. If he dies, it's okay if the murderer doesn't know. But if he does, the murderer will definitely be done for."
Yes, Wei Xizhe thought. He was crazy, wasn't he? He could make it all look like a coincidence. He could also kill Ba Yuan and then frame him for something, a reason for Di Luo to send his troops to plunder Yichun.
This would kill two birds with one stone, but he knew he couldn't do it.
If the person who treated the old Diluo King had not been Ba Yuan, Wei Xizhe would have done the same thing long ago. But this person happened to be Ba Yuan. Killing him would bring countless troubles to himself and the Northern Di.
Yao Chunnuan immediately laughed. This was why she had dared to suggest that Ba Yuan go to the Northern Di King's tent. Even if Wei Xizhe and the others eventually discovered it, so what? The old Northern Di King was so focused on his own survival that he had already given up on anything else. If Wei Xizhe still wanted to ascend to the throne, he couldn't attack Ba Yuan. Would he dare to dethrone the emperor, even at the risk of his life?
The others laughed too.
The general said, "Yes, Wei Xizhe didn't dare to kill Ba Yuan. If he really wanted to kill him, he would have done it directly long ago, without such threats. The other party spread the news so widely, perhaps they have their own calculations."
This involves the next plan. Ba Yuan must provide support, but the specific method of providing support needs to be arranged. This time they are very likely to engage in close combat with Wei Xizhe.
The generals were all eager to try because this was a great opportunity to become famous.
The general said, "This time, to pick up Divine Doctor Ba, we need to ask General Pan and the others for help. We can use their name as the Gaoshan tribe and pretend to have encountered Divine Doctor Ba while hunting, and then rescue him."
"Why?" The generals were puzzled. Couldn't they just send troops to support them? It would also subtly show the foresight of their Yichun military garrison.
If they sent troops directly to support him, wouldn't it be obvious that they had a close connection with Dr. Ba? Wei Xizhe was worried about not being able to find an opportunity to send troops to Yichun, and they just happened to hand him one?
This would certainly demonstrate the foresight of the Yichun military settlement, shocking others and attracting some followers. But what would happen next? First, would it incur the hatred of the Diluo people, and then invite schemes from all sides?
Their ambitions are great. Those temporarily useless reputations can be hidden first, and then brought out when necessary, which can have unexpected effects. Temporarily hiding merit and fame, temporary gains and losses are not important, as long as the benefits are obtained.
These are part of the plan that Yao Chunnuan and the general have just temporarily agreed upon.
The general raised his hand, signaling for everyone to be quiet. "I know everyone has been pent up for over six months and is eager for war. But don't argue this time. After this, there will probably be war soon, and there will be military merits and everything."
The general had been dealing with these foreign tribes for years, and he had been keeping an eye on the situation within Diluo. The situation was dire. The Diluo were adept at shifting their conflicts onto other nations, particularly the hardworking people of the Central Plains, who were their primary targets for hunting and plunder. It was estimated that the old Northern Di King would die suddenly soon. Then, war would break out.
After the general said this, everyone expressed their willingness to obey the arrangements.
Next, they found Pan Xiaodi and Pan Na, saying that they needed their help in Yichun Military Village and borrowed their Gaoshan ethnic group’s name to rescue the miracle doctor Bayuanba.
Brother Pan and Pan Na immediately said that it was their duty to go and pick up Dr. Ba.
The situation was urgent, and the army had been assembled long before they held their meeting, so they could set off at the command of a single officer.
Zhou Yushu, Pan Xiaodi, Pan Na, and others led a cavalry battalion as the first support team. Firstly, Pan Xiaodi, Pan Na, and the others were all skilled cavalrymen, and their group was primarily cavalry. The first team consisted of a small number of Gaoshan people, while the majority were cavalrymen from the Yichun Military Cavalry Battalion.
The excuse for going out was, of course, to entertain guests at the Yichun military settlement, to take them for a tour at the border of Yichun and Diluo, and then to meet the miracle doctor Bayuanba. What's wrong with that?
To ensure that everything went smoothly, the general personally led the army as a backup. Since there was no danger, Yao Chunnuan also went with them.
Zhou Yushu and others rode their horses all the way towards Beidi. After running for an unknown amount of time, they saw a young man driving a horse-drawn carriage quickly towards Yichun from a distance.
Behind him was a young general with a group of pursuers.
Pan Xiaodi and Zhou Yushu rode their horses at full speed to meet them.
When the young man saw them, his eyes lit up and he cracked his whip even harder, shouting as he drove, "Help! Help Dr. Ba!"
Soon, the two sides met up, and Zhou Yushu's cavalry escorted the carriage.
"Doctor Ba, are you all okay?" Zhou Yushu and Pan Xiaodi asked beside the carriage.
Ba Yuan got out of the carriage and squinted at Pan Xiaodi, Zhou Yushu and the others, "It's you, the Gaoshan people!"
Pan Xiaodi said excitedly, "That's us."
At this time, Wei Xizhe and his men caught up with them, "Who are you?"
"Pan Yue from the Gaoshan tribe!"
"Panna from the Mountain Tribe!"
"Yichun Zhou Yushu."
Why would someone from the Gaoshan tribe be in Yichun? Wei Xizhe hadn't expected this. He'd assumed the person who'd come to help Ba Yuan was the one who'd stirred up trouble in King Diluo's tent. Now, he was feeling a bit uncertain. The Gaoshan tribe shared a border with Diluo; surely they wouldn't interfere in such matters?
"Diluo, you slandered me, just wait for me." After his personal safety was ensured, the old man Ba Yuan turned around and said something.
Wei Xizhe frowned. Could he be wrong? But the Han people were very treacherous.
Looking at Ba Yuan's expression, he didn't seem to be faking it. Then he thought about the fact that he was a traveling doctor and had visited various tribes to treat illnesses in the past. He had never spread any bad rumors against the leaders of the tribes.
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