Seeing his exasperated expression, Hou Feiqing raised an eyebrow, remaining noncommittal.
"I've heard about it too, but I wonder, if that thing is so powerful, why didn't they take advantage of their victory and use it to wipe out the invading Northern Abyss Army? Instead, they just used it for a small-scale attack, detonating it nine times over a wide area, and then there was no further activity?"
This question really hits the nail on the head.
Pu Jiadi had been thinking about this all the way. His eyebrows were lowered, and his eyes, beneath his deep-folded eyelids, revealed a fierce and sharp look: "This thing probably cannot be used easily, or there may be a number of uses or other limitations, but I'm still not quite sure. Since you tricked me this time, lend me some Iron Forest Army."
Hou Feiqing and he were both veterans who had fought on the battlefield. Some things could be understood without being said. He knew that the old man Pu Jiadi had come to question him, but his true purpose was now self-evident.
Hou Feiqing possesses an elite cavalry force of less than 10,000 men, selected from among the best of the best. They are extremely powerful, as fierce as tigers and leopards in battle, and their flexible tactics and combination of wisdom and courage are awe-inspiring. In particular, their custom-made equipment is very expensive.
Upon hearing this, Hou Feiqing immediately retorted, "You just spout nonsense. The loss of even one member of the Iron Forest Army is enough to break my heart."
"Stop talking nonsense, are you going to lend it to me or not?"
Pu Jiadi glared angrily. Did he think he would willingly come here to beg for help? If his cavalry hadn't been in such good need, he wouldn't have even opened his mouth.
“I know you want the Iron Forest Army to be the vanguard, using their strong armor to withstand the explosion and avoid major casualties. But this matter is not simple. Since it is that General Zheng’s wife who has come, she must have a backup plan. This woman is a ruthless person. I saw it back when we were testing troops in the six kingdoms.”
When a general of a great nation speaks of a woman, his tone becomes solemn and wary. Who would believe this if word got out?
“She’s just a woman, what’s there to be afraid of?” Pu Jiadi was still being stubborn.
But Hou Feiqing immediately exposed him: "It's just a woman, you're out."
The two suddenly locked eyes, each with a sharp, unyielding gaze.
In the end, Hou Feiqing backed down and said, "To deal with her, we need Gongshu Jiruo to come."
Upon hearing the mention of Gongshu Jiruo, Pu Jiadi's expression changed immediately. He snorted and said, "I can't possibly move this great Buddha."
Hou Feiqing smiled and said, "No need for you, I'll go call them."
Unexpectedly, Pu Jiadi scoffed upon hearing this: "As if shouting will make it work?"
Hou Feiqing immediately became serious: "Of course, my shouting won't work, but he has a secret in my hands. If I use it to call someone, it will definitely work."
secret?
Seeing Hou Feiqing's mysterious and confident expression, Pu Jiadi was completely bewildered and asked with skepticism, "Will he really come to Wubao?"
"He's already on his way."
His confident words startled Pu Jiadi, who was quite surprised.
What is this important secret that makes Gongshu Jiruo, who usually ignores even the king's orders, come running at a moment's notice?
This...this is just too damn enviable!
Pu Jiadi wiped his beard, grinned, and said fiercely, "If he helps us in this battle, no matter what tricks the Yuwen Zheng family uses, they won't be able to gain an advantage in terms of weaponry."
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In a deserted alley, a heavily bundled-up figure is meeting with a young beggar.
The two stood under the tree and spoke in hushed tones.
"How was it? How was the result?"
"Rest assured, sir. As you instructed, we have spread the word around here. I see people everywhere discussing it with great interest."
The "distinguished person" seemed quite pleased upon hearing this, and said with a smile, "You can talk, so talk more, you understand?"
Yes, it will.
"Did anyone ask you where the rumors came from?"
"That's true, but we pretend to be clueless and know nothing when asked, and that's how we fool them."
"Well done, here's your reward."
The little beggar, holding the heavy silver bag, beamed with joy and repeatedly said, "Thank you, benefactor, thank you, benefactor."
Just as the little beggar had left from the other end, the figure that had been hiding was suddenly pulled back several steps by a powerful force. She cried out in pain, and then leaned steadily against an embrace that exuded an alluring fragrance... It was not as cloying and soft as a woman's, but rather like the sharp tips of pine needles, cold snow in winter, refreshing and invigorating.
A teasing, drawn-out voice came from above.
"You little liar, didn't you say you were out shopping? What were you doing here, sneaking around with someone just now?"
Zheng Quchi turned his head and saw a group of people coming from behind him. It was Yuwen Sheng with Wei Yao, Wang Zebang, and a group of soldiers in disguise, crowding the alley entrance.
She shouldn't have felt guilty, but the other party's "interrogation" attitude made her subconsciously deny it, saying, "I didn't do anything."
Yuwen Sheng narrowed his eyes and said with a smile, "According to the laws of Ye Kingdom, those who privately gather to spread rumors, causing an impact within a certain range, especially if they are suspected of being related to the imperial court, will be arrested, imprisoned, and interrogated..."
Zheng Quchi immediately retorted, "Who spread rumors? I haven't broken the law. I'm just building momentum to solve this once and for all. I want the people of Ye to know that fortunes can change drastically in thirty years..."
A cold hand gently touched her cheek, making Zheng Quchi, who was about to make a sob, shiver and stop talking.
Yuwen Sheng still smiled at her: "So, the fact that Yuwen Sheng is still alive is something you spread, isn't it?"
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