Chapter 172 It seems that he is the only one who cares...
After the two children finished eating, they were no longer as resistant as before, but instead looked at her stiffly.
Xiao Ning asked, "What are you two doing here? Is there anyone else at home?"
“No one’s here…”
When the girl talked about this, her eyes filled with tears.
The boy hugged his sister tightly, his eyes swept over the armor of Xiao Ning and others, lowered his eyes, and clearly explained the whole story why he and his sister were here.
Their family was originally quite wealthy, but they encountered bandits while fleeing. Their father and his clansmen were killed, and their mother and several sisters were abducted by the bandits. They, the brother and sister, hid under the corpses of their clansmen and saved their lives.
Xiao Ning touched the sword at his waist, glanced at the surrounding mountains, and quickly locked onto a place.
"It seems that's the bandits' lair over there."
The boy's eyes lit up when he heard this, "Sir, you are going to suppress the bandits..."
Xiao Ning glanced at the boy and thought that children raised in wealthy families are different and are very good at taking advantage of situations.
But she originally planned to suppress the bandits.
So Xiao Ning smiled and said, "Yeah."
The boy said, "I have learned the way over there recently. If you need me, I can lead the way for you."
Xiao Ning was a little surprised when he heard this. This kid was only about twelve or thirteen years old, and he had figured out the way to the bandit's lair by himself...
She looked at the boy and said, "Tell me first."
The boy told Xiao Ning the route up the mountain that he had found.
Including which road has more checkpoints and which road has fewer checkpoints.
Xiao Ning didn't completely believe it.
Since it was getting late anyway, she waved her hand and signaled everyone to set up camp first.
When it got dark, Xiao Ning asked Li Yuan to stay behind to look after the house, while he led ten skilled men including Xu Chong to sneak up the mountain.
The route up the mountain and the situation of the checkpoints were similar to what the boy described, but he may not have dug deep enough, and he didn't mention many of the checkpoints further in.
After finding the bandits' lair, she gave a few simple instructions and they went in opposite directions.
Half a minute later, several people came back one after another and met at the appointed place.
After exchanging information, they returned in the dark.
Li Yuan was still waiting for her in the tent. When he saw her coming back, he breathed a sigh of relief and immediately strode towards her.
"How about it?"
"We have the basic situation figured out. We will rest for a day tomorrow and then attack the mountain to suppress the bandits at night."
Xiao Ning said this as he picked up the water bag and took two sips of water.
"We will discuss the battle plan tomorrow during the day. Okay, it's getting late, you should go back and rest."
Everyone left in response.
Shen Zhiyi's tent was not far from Xiao Ning, and he could hear the movements here clearly.
But he didn't care.
Looking at Xiao Ning's expression during the day, I knew she was going to suppress the bandits.
Although they came out to quell the rebellion, these bandits killed people like crazy and were targets that needed to be eliminated. It would be best if they could be dealt with quickly, otherwise if they grew stronger and became more powerful, they would have to turn around and fight us again.
When discussing the battle plan on the second day, he did not avoid Shen Zhiyi.
Listening to Xiao Ning's novel but practical tactics, Shen Zhiyi's eyes never left her.
Is this a gifted talent?
General Zhenbei's bloodline is so good, yet he's been unlearned for so many years. Even if there's some pretense involved, he's truly wasted a lot of time. Only a year into his time in the capital's main camp, and he's already become this capable...
Perhaps, after the rebellion is quelled, they won't have to fight to the death, just like...
"Military Supervisor Shen?"
Someone suddenly called him, Shen Zhiyi came back to his senses, and then he met Xiao Ning's smiling eyes.
Not only Xiao Ning, but also several generals surrounding him were looking at him.
This made Shen Zhiyi a little embarrassed, as if he was spying on Xiao Ning...
Shen Zhiyi explained: "General Xiao's tactics are very novel. I was distracted for a moment when I heard them."
Xu Chongqie said: "I didn't believe the rumors when I heard them. I didn't expect that Mr. Shen would actually... like our general. It's not shameful. Don't be embarrassed to admit it..."
Li Yuan slapped him, "Don't talk nonsense!"
After saying that, he turned around, clasped his fists towards Shen Zhiyi, and said with a smile: "General Shen, this guy has a hole in his brain, please don't mind it."
"I called you just now to tell you that we will follow the general to attack the mountain tonight, and I would like you to take charge of the central army."
Shen Zhiyi’s face looked bad because of what Xu Chong had just said.
He had originally tried hard to put the rumors about the palace out of his mind, but this bastard insisted on reminding him!
That rumor can be regarded as his dark history.
If possible, he would never want to recall it again in his life...
"Military Supervisor Shen?"
Li Yuan shouted.
Shen Zhiyi gave him a cold look, then turned his gaze to Xiao Ning who was watching a good show.
She is also one of the protagonists of the rumor. What does it mean to act like she has nothing to do with it?
He seemed to be the only one who cared...
That's right, this guy is a shameless playboy.
This rumor didn't bother her at all.
He looked at Xiao Ning and sneered, "General Xiao, you and I are of the same rank. If there is any military affairs, shouldn't you discuss it with me personally? What's the point of letting a subordinate speak for you?"
"Why, General Xiao, do you think I'm unworthy of you speaking such a word?"
Xiao Ning held the small flagpole, smiling: "General Shen, I called you three times just now, but you didn't answer. What's the reason?"
Xu Chong knows the answer to this question.
And quickly answered: "He is looking at you, General, with fascination!"
Shen Zhiyi wanted to kill this reckless man.
Ever since I followed Xiao Ning, I have been bullied every other day. Not only did I have to endure Xiao Ning, but I also had to endure this guy named Xu Chong.
"General Xiao, is this how you lead your troops?"
Xiao Ning slapped Xu Chong in the face and said, "Hurry up and apologize to Shen Jianjun. Sometimes you can't just tell the truth, or some people will be upset."
Xu Chong dragged out an "oh" and then clasped his fists towards Shen Zhiyi without thinking, "I'm sorry, General Shen, I shouldn't have exposed your thoughts so casually."
The veins on Shen Zhiyi's forehead jumped.
What was he thinking before?
He and Xiao Yanqing are like water and fire!
No cooperation at all!
If he had the chance, he would definitely kill this guy to vent his hatred!
Xiao Ning wanted to laugh when she saw Shen Zhiyi like this, but she held it back. "Okay, if there is no objection, let's adjourn this meeting. Let's all take good care of ourselves this afternoon and attack the mountain tonight!"
"yes!"
Several generals responded.
The generals went out, and Shen Zhiyi was still standing there.
Xiao Ning: "...General Shen, you should go back."
Shen Zhiyi didn't go back, but took a few steps towards Xiao Ning.
"Xiao Yanqing, let's talk."
Xiao Ning: "What to talk about?"
Shen Zhiyi said, "We are now comrades who can fight side by side and support each other. I hope you can restrain yourself and the soldiers in the future and not go too far in your words and deeds."
Xiao Ning: "Mr. Shen, let's be reasonable. People in the military are more straightforward in their words, but you keep staring at me, which is easy to be misunderstood."
"Sometimes, people still have to look for their own reasons."
Shen Zhiyi: “…Who is staring at you? I’m just in a daze!”
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