As night fell, in this tranquil moment, Deng Yuan stepped into the brightly lit tent.
In fact, Minglang knew that Deng Yuan would come looking for him, so after having his meal, he waited in the tent.
"Young man, what are your thoughts on the current situation?" Deng Yuan asked with a serious expression.
Minglang looked up at him, his eyes firm and calm: "Uncle Deng, I understand, but what stands between the Ming family army and the Northern Border is not just the lives of the Ming family members, but also the mountains of corpses and seas of bones built by countless people in Lizhou! Our fight with the Northern Border can only be a fight to the death!"
As Deng Yuan gazed at Minglang's young yet resolute face, a wave of emotion welled up within him.
This kid doesn't show it usually, but his temper is exactly the same as his father's and brother's.
Minglang was so resolute, and he knew that any further persuasion would be futile.
He could only sigh and say no more.
The next morning, sunlight streamed into the campsite, illuminating every tent.
As usual, Minglang assembled his troops early and prepared to go to the outskirts of Lizhou City to carry out an inspection mission.
The team set off in high spirits, but no one expected that this seemingly ordinary patrol would encounter unexpected danger.
Hearing a commotion outside her tent, Wang Xiuxiu quickly put down her work and hurried out to investigate.
At first glance, one could see Minglang covered in blood, tightly holding a wounded soldier as he ran towards the camp.
Wang Xiuxiu asked the soldiers following her and learned the whole story.
When they arrived at a forest along their planned route, the peaceful atmosphere was suddenly broken.
A deep roar came from the depths of the forest, and then a huge, furry winter bear appeared before them.
Stray bears that haven't yet entered hibernation in winter are the most dangerous.
It was starving, and its eyes gleamed with ferocity.
It came charging towards them, and although the soldiers were somewhat panicked, they reacted quickly, raising their weapons to prepare for battle.
During the confrontation, Winter Bear suddenly pounced on Minglang, and his personal guards, in order to protect him, took the brunt of Winter Bear's sharp claws.
After a great struggle, the group managed to intercept and kill the winter bear. When they looked at the soldier named Xiaoshan again, he was barely breathing.
Wang Xiuxiu was not well-versed in medicine, but just by looking at the basin after basin of bloody water being brought out, she knew that the situation was not good.
"Mr. Liu, please go into the tent and see if there's anything we can do to help."
"Don't worry, sir, I'll go right away."
Having said that, Mr. Liu quickly walked towards the camp.
Doctor Liu was the most skilled at treating external injuries among the people from Lizhou that Wang Xiuxiu brought with her.
Time passed by, and suddenly a series of hurried footsteps came from outside the once peaceful camp.
Immediately afterward, Doctor Liu rushed over in a panic, panting heavily, and said to Wang Xiuxiu, "Master, something terrible has happened! That young general's injuries are far too serious. You'd better come in with me to take a look!"
Upon hearing this, Wang Xiuxiu didn't think much of it and hurriedly followed Doctor Liu into the tent.
As soon as I stepped into the tent, a strong, pungent smell of blood hit me.
My gaze fell on the young general lying on the bed, his wounds still gushing blood.
The crimson blood flowed rapidly, quickly staining the bed beneath him a shocking shade of red.
Despite the biting cold of winter, the military doctors were busy working up a sweat.
They gathered around the bed, trying everything they could to stop the blood gushing from his body.
Suddenly, the young general, who had been lying quietly on the hospital bed, convulsed violently, and then gushed out a mouthful of bright red blood.
Then, he closed his eyes, completely lost consciousness, and collapsed limply onto the bed.
"Save him! Help him!" Minglang cried helplessly, grabbing a military doctor beside him.
Seeing this, Doctor Liu, who had been waiting nearby, quickly leaned close to Wang Xiuxiu's ear and whispered, "Master, this young general's injuries are far too severe. The bleeding cannot be controlled. If this continues, I'm afraid..."
At this point, Dr. Liu hesitated for a moment and did not continue.
"Do you have any ideas? When lives are at stake, you don't need to hold back, just speak your mind!"
"Yes, on our trip to Lizhou, His Highness has specially prepared three extremely precious pills for you, one of which is a hemostatic pill. It may be able to save this young general's life."
Upon hearing this, Wang Xiuxiu immediately and decisively ordered, "Quickly, go and fetch that pill!"
Upon hearing this, Doctor Liu hesitated, "But this elixir was given to you by the Prince for self-defense; to use it so easily..."
Before Doctor Liu could finish speaking, Wang Xiuxiu interrupted him: "Mr. Liu, since this pill is for me, you can do whatever you want with it. Go and get it!"
Wang Xiuxiu was adamant, so Doctor Liu said no more and ran off to get the medicine.
Before long, Doctor Liu came running back, panting, carefully holding an exquisite brocade box in his hands.
Upon opening the brocade box, a brown pill emitting a faint fragrance was found inside.
Doctor Liu quickly took out the pills, put them in a mortar and pestle, and carefully crushed them into powder.
Then, he pushed through the crowd and gently applied the powder to the young general's wound.
A short while later, a surprising scene unfolded.
"The bleeding has stopped!"
The wound, which had been bleeding profusely, gradually stopped bleeding, and the surrounding military doctors all breathed a sigh of relief.
After waiting for a long time until the young general's condition stabilized somewhat, Wang Xiuxiu breathed a sigh of relief, then lifted the curtain and went out.
Seeing this, Doctor Liu followed behind her.
"Mr. Liu, thank you so much. I was a little too hasty just now, please don't take it to heart," Wang Xiuxiu said sincerely.
"Master, you flatter me. This is simply my duty, there's nothing to blame you for. On the contrary, it is you who are willing to give such precious pills to someone who is not even a acquaintance, it is truly admirable."
Wang Xiuxiu smiled and shook her head. "Actually, it can't be said that he's an unrelated person. He's a hero who protects our country. If we can help him, it's our duty."
Upon hearing these words, Doctor Liu couldn't help but feel a deep respect for this seemingly frail yet righteous woman.
He bowed respectfully to Wang Xiu and exclaimed, "The kindness of my master is truly admirable..."
Just then, a shout came from afar: "Mr. Wang, please wait a moment!"
Wang Xiuxiu turned around upon hearing the voice and saw that the person who came was General Ming.
Minglang strode forward, first bowing respectfully to Doctor Liu, "Thank you so much, Doctor Liu, for saving my brother's life! I will never forget this kindness!"
Doctor Liu was flattered and quickly returned the greeting, "General, you flatter me. The reason we were able to save the young general this time is entirely due to the generous donation from our master, who provided the only precious hemostatic pill. Otherwise, even the most skilled doctor would have been powerless to help."
Seeing that the two had something to say, Doctor Liu said, "Master, if there's nothing else, then I'll take my leave."
"Mr. Liu, please take care," Minglang said to Dr. Liu, while glancing at Wang Xiuxiu standing to the side.
After a long while, Minglang managed to squeeze out two words from his throat—"Thank you."
Hearing the thanks, Wang Xiuxiu smiled slightly, "No need to thank me, it's nothing."
However, Minglang shook his head earnestly, "No matter what, I will definitely find the same pill and return it to you!"
Hearing Minglang's resolute words, Wang Xiuxiu couldn't help but raise her head and carefully examine the young general in front of her.
With a bright and upright posture like a pine tree, and a firm and clear gaze, he exudes a unique vigor and passion that belongs only to a young general.
Do you know how precious this pill is?
As a prominent figure from the capital, even Wang Xiuxiu personally acknowledged its rarity, which made Minglang, who was originally full of confidence, suddenly hesitate.
“I know that the general disdains the extravagant atmosphere of the powerful and wealthy in the capital, but does the general know that this hemostatic pill is one of the things that the powerful and wealthy in the capital highly value.”
Upon hearing her speak of the powerful figures in the capital, Minglang quickly regained his usual resolute and unyielding demeanor and let out a contemptuous sneer: "Hmph, they do have some discernment."
“Good things, of course everyone knows what they are.” No sooner had she finished speaking than Wang Xiuxiu abruptly changed the subject, staring intently at the other person, and said slowly, “Do you know how much this thing is worth?”
Before Minglang could reply, Wang Xiuxiu continued, "This item is worth a fortune, and there is no market for it."
Upon hearing this, General Minglang, who had been stubbornly insisting on repaying her even if he had to give away all his wealth, dared not utter a word and silently lowered his head.
That look was actually quite cute.
Seeing Minglang's performance, Wang Xiuxiu couldn't help but smile slightly. "Actually, I didn't really intend to ask you for money. I just felt that since this hemostatic pill has such a miraculous effect, if one day it could not only be circulated among noble families, but could be truly used on us soldiers who guard the frontier, it would surely save more lives!"
Just then, Minglang, who had been keeping his head down and silent, suddenly raised his head. His deep, abyss-like eyes stared straight at Wang Xiuxiu, and in an instant, his eyes shone brightly.
"One of the most important reasons why this pill is so precious and rare is that many of the raw materials it requires can only be found in the Northern Lands."
"The people of the capital are flocking to the medicinal herbs from the northern border. This phenomenon is not simply because they are so engrossed in pleasure that they have forgotten the national and personal grievances. These medicinal herbs do indeed have amazing effects!"
“I know you are resentful and deeply bothered by the fact that outsiders call the people of Lizhou parasites. Admittedly, this is the narrow-mindedness of those people, but since Lizhou has already left such a bad impression in the minds of outsiders, how can we not think about making changes? In the past, perhaps due to various reasons, we were unable to find a suitable opportunity, but now the court has sent me here, hoping to give our Lizhou an excellent opportunity to turn things around. The northern border cannot be traded, but I can go to the southern lands. However, I urge you to think carefully. Are you really willing to give up like this?”
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Since returning to the camp, Wang Xiuxiu's words had haunted Minglang's mind like a persistent ghost, refusing to leave...
"General, the strategist requests an audience!" came the loud voice of the guard outside the door.
"Please come in quickly!"
Looking at Uncle Deng, who had been with him since childhood, Minglang felt as if he had found his pillar of support.
"Uncle Deng..." Minglang was about to say something when he was interrupted by Deng Yuan, who strolled in leisurely, fanning himself with a fan.
“I know what you want to ask, but I’ve already told you my thoughts and inclinations on this matter.”
Deng Yuan smiled slightly, "You are the leader of our Ming Family Army, and the protector of all the people of Lizhou. I came here today to tell you that no matter what decision you make in the end, Uncle Deng will stand firmly on your side."
Upon hearing Deng Yuan's words, Minglang lowered his head and clenched his fists.
Decisions made in the North are of paramount importance, and the slightest misstep could lead to irreversible consequences.
He had watched Minglang grow up since he was a child, and had been protecting him ever since the day he took on the responsibilities of the Ming family.
Seeing him like this, Deng Yuan couldn't help but sigh softly after a long while, and still couldn't help but offer a word of advice.
"My child, everything in this world has its advantages and disadvantages. Good and bad coexist among all things, and there is also a principle of mutual restraint. It is not easy for us to make a choice between the two, but we must not be hesitant because of fear of risks, or give up eating for fear of choking..."
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