After completing his task, Eunuch Li took out some penicillin and alcohol from his pocket and handed them to Liu Xueyu. He said to Liu Xueyu seriously, "Don't give the remaining alcohol to your two brothers. Use it to disinfect wounds in the future."
Liu Xueyu took the penicillin and alcohol handed to her by Eunuch Li, looked at him gratefully, and said sincerely, "Thank you, Eunuch Li, your help is really timely."
Eunuch Li smiled and replied amiably, "There's really no need to thank me. You should express your gratitude to His Majesty the Emperor of Wei. If it weren't for His Majesty's arrangement, I wouldn't be here."
Now that I have done what I should do, I must leave. If others find out that I, a top-notch expert from Wei, have been staying in the palace of Shu, it will surely cause unnecessary gossip.
Eunuch Li finished speaking and was about to turn and leave when he suddenly turned back and added, "By the way, His Majesty the Emperor of Wei is actively seeking a way to rescue you. If all goes well, in a few days, 200,000 well-trained disaster victims will arrive in Shu with refined salt. When that happens, you will need to find a way to escape outside the palace and reunite with Wei officials. That way, you will receive even more help and protection."
Liu Xueyu nodded gently, a warm feeling welling up in her heart. She had known for a long time that Chu Fan would come to rescue her. She watched Eunuch Li's back disappear around the corner of the palace wall, praying silently in her heart that everything would go smoothly.
Returning to the house, Liu Xueyu carefully put away the penicillin and alcohol. She knew that these precious medicines would be the miracle cure for her father and two brothers.
She turned and looked at her two brothers lying on the bed, who were still drowsy from the alcohol they had taken. A gentle smile appeared on Liu Xueyu's face. Looking at her two naive brothers who had protected her since childhood, she made up her mind to protect them until Wei's rescue arrived.
In the following days, Liu Xueyu became more cautious. She tried to avoid appearing in front of the guards around the palace, and the King of Shu and others also tried to reduce their contact with the guards.
At the same time, Liu Xueyu, while trying to avoid attracting the attention of others in the palace, contacted officials loyal to her father. After hearing the news that the King of Shu and the two princes were about to recover, these officials expressed their willingness to do their utmost to help the King of Shu regain his throne.
At the same time, Liu Xueyu was also looking for an opportunity to contact the officials of the Wei State. She knew that once the plan started, they had to act quickly, otherwise the consequences would be disastrous.
In Wei State, time goes back to the day when Chu Fan held a court meeting to receive ministers from Shu State.
After the court meeting, Chu Fan issued an important order, asking the disaster victims to transport refined salt to Shu. On the surface, this move seemed to be a way for the disaster victims to express their gratitude for the food aid provided by Shu, but in fact, it hid a deeper intention.
His Majesty Chu Fan has always been concerned about the safety of Princess Liu Xueyu. He hopes that through this action, he can find an opportunity to rescue her from her predicament.
In the three Wei citadels, Changsun Dechong, the Minister of War, quickly took action after receiving the order from His Majesty Chu Fan. He gathered 200,000 young and strong men and prepared to have them participate in the transportation of refined salt.
Chang Sun Dechong was well aware that Wei was currently defending its borders from attacks by the Xiongnu and the Gan people, and that the soldiers on the front lines were engaged in battle. Wei's regular troops could not be easily mobilized. Therefore, he had to rely on the strength of these disaster victims to complete this crucial mission.
In an open space outside Kaifeng, these 200,000 disaster victims, after simple training and guidance from the city guards, were ready to set off. Having experienced the baptism of disaster, they now appeared particularly resolute and brave.
They knew this mission wasn't just for themselves, but for the future of the entire Wei Kingdom and the safety of Princess Liu Xueyu. Anyone with a common sense knew that if Shu fell under the control of those who hated Wei, Wei's situation would be even more precarious. So, each of them, with a heart dedicated to saving their country and its people, prepared to embark on this journey filled with unknowns and challenges.
On the training ground of the new city, a city guard was looking at a former disaster victim next to him, who has now become the captain of the new city patrol army.
The city guard asked curiously, "Heifu, you're already the captain of the New City Patrol. Why are you still participating in this dangerous operation? Do you know how dangerous the place we're going to is? It's a place where you could lose your life at any time."
Heifu waved his stick vigorously and replied with a smile, "Your Majesty has been so generous to us disaster victims, giving us new life and hope. We must do something to repay His Majesty's kindness. Besides, although patrolling the Acropolis is safe, it will inevitably become boring after a long time. I also want to go out and see the world and experience a different life."
The city guard looked at the energetic and courageous man before him with a hint of envy. He, too, longed to leave Kaifeng, to be free from its confines. Deep down, he longed for the opportunity to see the wider world, to move beyond the daily patrols of the city walls.
Changsun Dechong stood on the high platform, his gaze sweeping over the resolute-looking victims, a surge of respect welling up in his heart. He knew that although these people had not received formal military training, they stood here to repay the emperor's kindness and were willing to take on this dangerous mission.
"Everyone," Changsun Dechong's voice echoed across the empty field, "you are about to embark on a difficult journey, but please remember that everything you do is for the safety of Wei, and even more so, to save one of the future mistresses of Wei's harem. For the honor and future of our Wei. Your courage and sacrifice will be remembered in history!"
Suddenly, a burst of warm applause and cheers broke out in the crowd, like a huge wave sweeping over. Determination gleamed in the eyes of the victims.
They knew this was more than just a simple transport mission; it was an opportunity to repay His Majesty's kindness and achieve merit. They knew the success of this mission hinged not only on their own fate but also on the future of the entire nation. Therefore, they were determined to complete this mission at all costs, to live up to His Majesty's expectations and the people's trust.
As the disaster victims prepared to leave, Chu Fan also stood on the city wall of Kaifeng City, listening to Changsun Dechong's words and said speechlessly: "Isn't what Minister Changsun said a little too bluntly?"
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