Chapter 277: Expedition to Simon
Before Bai Li could speak, a middle-aged man who claimed to be the steward of the Shangguan Mansion came forward and bowed to Bai Li, saying, "Marshal Bai, it's not that we are heartless.
In fact, it made my cousin restless and did many things that harmed the Shangguan family.
Moreover, she has been behaving strangely and frivolously lately, flirting with someone in the mansion, and my maid saw her. How can my Shangguan Mansion tolerate such immoral behavior?"
Bai Yue got anxious when she heard that. She jumped up and retorted, "You're talking nonsense! I didn't do that!"
He is my distant cousin. We just exchanged a few words when we met by chance. How dare you slander me like this? "The housekeeper snorted coldly: "Hmph, you still dare to quibble! There are witnesses and evidence. What else do you have to say?
Three days ago, Master Shangguan ordered you to be expelled from the house. From now on, you will have no connection with the Shangguan family. Today, you come to the barracks to harass Master Shangguan. This behavior is truly despicable. I hope Marshal Bai will not interfere in the family affairs of the Shangguan family.
As he spoke, he ordered the people around him to pull Bai Yue down and drag her away.
Bai Li frowned, knowing that the Shangguan family was just looking for an excuse to drive Bai Yue away.
But Bai Yue was indeed restless. If she had just stayed in Shangguan Mansion, she could have lived the good life she wanted, but she insisted on competing with Bai Li.
She has to bear the consequences of her own sins, and she won't care about her.
Later, Bai Li learned through her memories that the original owner's death was an accident. Although Bai Yue pushed her in anger, she did not intend to take her life.
The original owner was choked to death by a date pit, it was completely an accident.
So Bai Li would not forgive her, but he would not sympathize with her or help her either.
By the way, where is this guy Shangguan Yu hiding? He has to clean up his own mess by himself and let Bai Yue mess around here. What kind of man is he?
Bai Li looked up at the sun and said in a deep voice, "Do you know that if you block the army's march, it's a capital crime if investigated?!"
When Bai Li said this, the housekeeper and Bai Yue both turned pale.
The housekeeper wiped the sweat from his forehead and apologized repeatedly, signaling with the corner of his eyes for the servants to drag the man away quickly.
Bai Yue was so scared that she was shaking all over. She just wanted to ask Shangguan Yu to help her solve the problem of food and accommodation, but Shangguan Yu refused. She thought it would be best if Bai Li came forward to support her, but she didn't want to die!
She was frightened by the thought of beheading and was so weak that she had no power to resist. She was dragged off the platform by the housekeeper and his men.
At this time, Shangguan Yu hurried over, stepped forward and bowed to Bai Li to apologize.
"Don't bring your personal affairs to the barracks. If you do it again, you will be subject to military law!"
"yes!"
Shangguan Yu's face flushed red. He made a fool of himself in front of so many people. He would be criticized for his whole life.
At the same time, he was secretly glad that Marshal Bai did not support Bai Yue, otherwise he would have been in trouble.
Bai Yue was dragged away from the barracks by Shangguan Yu's men with a deathly pale face. She didn't expect that she not only failed to achieve her goal, but was almost beheaded.
She never wants to enter this barracks in her life!
Bai Li ignored her and turned to face the 30,000 soldiers. He shouted, "Soldiers! The Simon Kingdom has repeatedly invaded our borders, burning, killing, looting, and committing all kinds of evil.
Today, we will embark on a journey to avenge the people of our Great Zhou and enhance the might of our Great Zhou army! Do you have the confidence?"
“Yes! Yes! Yes!”
Thirty thousand soldiers shouted in unison, their voices shaking the earth and resounding through the sky.
Nangong Min stood by with a smile on his face, willing to be a supporting role.
Bai Li swiftly jumped onto his horse, holding a broadsword, pointed into the distance, and shouted, "Let's go!"
The army set off in a mighty force, leaving Bai Yue slumped on the ground, staring at the departing army, feeling angry and hateful.
The people from the Shangguan family looked at her like this and just shook their heads helplessly. After giving her a warning, they turned around and left.
This farce on the eve of the expedition was just a small episode in Bai Li's journey. What awaited her was a fierce battle with the Simon Kingdom...
At the end of July, the sun in the Great Zhou Dynasty was blazing, seemingly melting everything in the world. Bai Li, riding his snow-white warhorse, led an army of 30,000 men with heroic spirit, embarking on a westward expedition to Ximon.
As the army left the bustling capital, the scenery before them gradually changed from fertile fields to rolling hills. The scorching sun hung high in the sky, unleashing its unreserved might, scorching the earth.
The ground beneath my feet was cracked by the sun, and the cracks were like the dry lips of the earth, silently telling of the unbearable heat.
The trees on the roadside seemed to have been drained of moisture. Their originally emerald green leaves turned wilted, yellow, and curled, hanging lifelessly.
Occasionally a breeze blew by, but it did not bring any coolness. Instead, it was a gust of hot wind carrying dust, which made people's throats sore.
The soldiers were wearing heavy armor, their clothes soaked with sweat, which flowed down their cheeks and necks, leaving salt stains on their armor.
Fortunately, outside the capital, there was more green in the fields and the heat in the air was relieved a little.
The further west you go, the cooler the climate becomes.
The air seemed to be filtered, and every breath was filled with fresh air.
The mountains in the distance become lush and green under the cool breeze, just like the season of spring greening.
During the march, they had to cross a winding river.
However, even within the Great Zhou territory, the drought was severe, the river was pitifully shallow, and large areas of the riverbed were exposed, covered with rocks of varying sizes. Bai Li reined in the reins, watching the scene with a sense of worry.
She knew very well that water was crucial for an army on a long journey.
So she ordered a temporary rest to allow the soldiers to replenish their water, and at the same time sent scouts to explore and find more abundant water sources in the distance.
The soldiers jumped down to the riverbed, untied their leather bags, and placed them in the shallow river to draw water.
"Li'er, let's refill our water supply here. We have to go to the foot of the Qinling Mountains to find water!"
Nangong Min had a map sent back by a spy, and he knew the geographical layout between Da Zhou and Ximon very well.
“Hopefully, this replenishment of water will be able to sustain it there.”
"Soldiers, please replenish your water supply here. We will have to walk for two days to find a new water source at the foot of the Qinling Mountains.
Everyone, fill your stomachs with water, stock your water bags, and rest only when you get there, okay?
"OK!"
All the generals responded in unison, their voices echoing through the sky and startling the birds in the trees.
Originally, water in the wild had to be filtered and sterilized at high temperature before it could be drunk, but on the march, you couldn't care less. Some people had even drunk horse urine due to severe water shortage, but these were nothing.
The army replenished their water supply, rested for a while and then continued on their journey.
After walking like this for two days, there was still no sign of water.
The soldiers looked at the little water left in the water bag, and there was a hint of worry in their eyes.
But when he saw Bai Li's determined expression, that trace of worry was replaced by a touch of perseverance.
They believed that under the leadership of Marshal Bai, they would be able to overcome all difficulties.
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