"The commander-in-chief and the king are of one mind and have a brotherly relationship. It is truly enviable!" Li Balang knew the relationship between the two well. Seeing that everyone had misunderstood, he quickly stood up to help the wicked husband make amends.
The wicked man nodded. “That’s right. Back when I was just a nobody, Your Majesty was bullied by Lü Buwei and Zhao Ji every day.”
"It is only through our joint efforts with Your Majesty that we have achieved what we have today..."
The wicked man spoke from the heart, a look of bewilderment appearing on his face.
"Commander!"
Li Ba's eyes widened, almost scared to death by the wicked husband's words. He quickly changed the subject, saying, "After this battle is over, we can go back to the country. There are still countless things waiting for the commander-in-chief to do then."
The wicked man snapped out of his daze, a trace of melancholy flashing across his face, and said in a deep voice, "This general's life is miserable; I've lived a life of constant walking on thin ice. Do you think... I can ever reach the other side?!"
As he spent more time in this world, he came to see himself as a 'local' deep down and was eager to change this era.
Looking back now, he realized that unifying the six kingdoms was actually the easiest thing to do, which made him feel quite wistful.
The group exchanged glances, then said in unison, "Yes, definitely! We are willing to step on the leader's back and help him realize his ambitions."
"Commander-in-chief, you have led us in countless battles, and we are invincible. Our confidence in you is higher than the mountains." Tie Niu shouted excitedly, his eyes shining with admiration for the wicked man.
The wicked man smiled slightly, a warm feeling welling up in his heart. These loyal subordinates were his most precious asset, and the foundation upon which he was able to change this chaotic world.
"Brothers, although we have achieved many victories, the road ahead is still long. The world is not yet unified, and the people still suffer from the ravages of war." The wicked man's gaze was firm, and his tone revealed an indomitable will.
"We cannot be complacent with the status quo; we must continue to strive to create a peaceful and prosperous world for all people." His words were filled with hope and determination for the future.
Seeing this, Li Balang was deeply moved. He stepped forward and said loudly, "What the commander-in-chief says is absolutely right! We swear to follow the commander-in-chief to the death and fight for the realization of a peaceful and prosperous world!"
The crowd responded enthusiastically, and morale soared.
The wicked man immediately burst into laughter: "Don't talk nonsense. Don't say anything about swearing to follow me to the death. If you keep talking, I feel like I'd be letting you down if I didn't put on a royal robe."
"Hahahaha..." Thunderous laughter erupted in the room.
The wicked man counted on his fingers and said in a deep voice, "Brothers, our king is both a man of great talent and martial virtue. With such a monarch, we should just roll up our sleeves and get to work. We must not have any improper thoughts, otherwise... don't blame me for being ruthless."
His words were not only to tell everyone that he had no rebellious intentions, but also to admonish them to do what they should do.
In the future, as peace prevails and the territory of Qin expands, these people may well harbor ulterior motives.
And ask me, the distance between the frontier and Xianyang is 800 li and 8,000 li, those are two different concepts!
According to his plan, at least half of these people would be sent out to guard a region in the future, and that vast territory would truly be a place where the emperor was far away and the sky was high.
At that time, no one can say for sure what will happen.
After all, the human heart is unfathomable. You can't doubt their current loyalty, but human nature is always deep and complex. Those who attempt to challenge human nature will never have a good ending.
Everyone could naturally understand the implication in the wicked man's words, and they were startled, so they quickly spoke up to express their opinions.
"Alright, I was just giving you a little pointers!" The wicked man waved his hand with a smile, then said seriously, "Now that the tyrannical kite has arrived, you should all hurry up and prepare to meet the enemy."
"yes!"
......
The distance of several dozen miles passed in the blink of an eye.
When Bao Yuan led his main force to Tuncheng, Evil Fu was already waiting on the city wall.
"Is the commander of the incoming army General Bao Yuan of South Korea?" The voice of the wicked and iron-blooded man carried far and wide.
Upon hearing this, Bao Yuan spurred his horse forward and laughed loudly, "I am Bao Yuan. Today I am overjoyed to finally meet my wicked commander-in-chief."
"Hahaha, Commander Baoyuan, you flatter me!"
The two chatted away, one after the other, in front of hundreds of thousands of soldiers, their familiarity as if they were old friends who hadn't seen each other for years.
The two chatted for an unknown amount of time, until the soldiers began to get restless, at which point they stopped talking.
The wicked man laughed and said, "General, you have traveled a long way here and your men and horses are exhausted. Why not rest and regroup before engaging in battle tomorrow morning?"
Perhaps it was the mutual respect that came from being fellow soldiers, or perhaps it was his appreciation for the charisma of the tyrannical knight, but the wicked man genuinely wanted to have a fair fight with him.
Is this... a form of respect for the opponent?
Bao Yuan clasped his hands in thanks and said loudly, "This is a life-or-death battle between us, but since the wicked commander-in-chief wants a good fight, Bao Yuan will not refuse."
"Order the entire army to retreat three miles and set up camp for rest!"
Upon receiving the order, the South Korean troops immediately retreated, but Bao Yuan remained in place.
“My wicked commander, if the world were at peace, if we met, we would surely become close friends and spend our days drinking and laughing together!” A look of dejection and regret flashed across Bao Yuan’s face before he turned and left.
The wicked man watched his retreating figure, overwhelmed with emotion, "This chaotic world... how many people has it ruined?"
These words made Le Ye and Pan Ning nod repeatedly. The reason why the two of them returned to Qin was precisely because they had had enough of this chaotic world and the days of having powerful envoys to manage internal affairs.
"Alright, you all go and relay the order to the soldiers: have a big feast tonight, and don't embarrass me tomorrow!"
"We obey your command."
That night.
The city and its surroundings were brightly lit and bustling with activity.
Both armies tacitly agreed to let their soldiers have a good meal, since after tonight, no one knew who would still be alive.
The seemingly lively scene was actually nothing more than a forced smile.
This applies to both the Qin army and the Han army.
The next morning, as the first rays of sunlight pierced the sky and fell upon the earth, the heavy, iron-blooded sound of military drums resounded.
The Han soldiers emerged from their tents, weapons in hand, and began to assemble, as did the Qin soldiers inside the city.
As the sun gradually rose in the east, the Han and Qin armies stood in neat rows, facing each other from a distance of less than four hundred meters.
This time, there were no small talk, and no idle chatter.
With a 'whoosh,' Bao Yuan drew his sword from his waist, pointed it forward, and shouted, "The city falls, but the nation survives! Han soldiers, heed my command! Kill—!"
"kill--!"
The deafening roar startled the birds in the mountains and forests.
The wicked man, also dressed in military attire, brandished his sword and roared, "The tigers and wolves of Qin sweep across the land! Wherever the Qin sword points, none can prevail!"
"Wind, wind, strong wind!"
Although the Qin soldiers' shouts were not elaborate, they carried an indomitable killing intent and iron will, causing Bao Yuan's heart to sink instantly.
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