Lu Tu gave Xiang Ze a deep look. From his eyes, he could tell that Xiang Ze was not joking. So he didn't hesitate and got up to go to the soldiers with more serious injuries to start bandaging their wounds.
Many of these soldiers were among the first to join Lü Tu's army, and they had often been beaten and kicked by Lü Tu on the training ground.
But they also knew in their hearts that Lü Tu was a man of great loyalty and righteousness, and tears welled up in their eyes from time to time: "I'm sorry to have wronged you, sir."
Without even looking up, Lu Tu quickly stopped their bleeding and cleaned their wounds: "What the hell are you talking about? If you die, I'll be the one who suffers."
The words may be rough, but the principle is sound. At this time, such emotional venting makes these wounded soldiers feel the warmth of life even more, and makes them feel that Lu Tu truly considers them as one of his own.
Lu Tu did indeed do just that. He treated every wounded soldier the same, regardless of whether they were new recruits or had always been by his side. He only cared about the severity of their injuries.
There would be absolutely no favoritism. Everyone present witnessed Lü Tu's actions, which stirred even more gratitude in their hearts.
Lord Lü is truly compassionate and righteous, even towards the lowest-ranking soldiers. Such a person is worth risking our lives for!
Everyone immediately joined in the rescue of the wounded and the extinguishing of the fire, each performing their respective duties.
An hour later, Lu Tu finally brought everyone's condition under control. Xiang Ze and the Feng brothers insisted on having their wounds treated one last time. Fortunately, their injuries were not fatal, and they managed to survive.
Xiang Ze was carried into the house and laid down, with Lü Tu sitting beside him listening to his account of the situation.
“My lord, I sensed something was amiss around noon today, but my judgment was wrong. We initially only spotted two Wuhuan scouts. I led my men to pursue them for 10 li before they were outmaneuvered. I thought they were just a small group of spies, but I never expected they would be able to bypass the blockade of Huai Shuo Town and arrive here directly.”
Lu Tu narrowed his eyes slightly, his face turning grim: "That beast Zhao Wuyou, it's one thing to trade salt and iron with the Wuhuan people, but after Prince Duan and Ye Qingyu let him go, he still dared to do such a thing. This time, I will definitely get an explanation for everyone!"
Xiang Ze suddenly choked up: "Sir, how many of the 300 brothers I brought with me are left?"
Nie Yun, who had been standing silently to the side, suddenly spoke up: "Brother Xiang, there are 43 people left."
Xiang Ze's lips trembled slightly. He weakly raised his head, but large tears still slid down his resolute face.
"It's all my fault, Xiang Ze. If I had decisively lit the beacon fire or led everyone to retreat in advance, perhaps so many brothers wouldn't have died."
Lu Tu was well aware of Xiang Ze's predicament. After all, the task he had received from Lu Tu was to be responsible for mining. If they escaped and lost the mined minerals, they would have no way to explain themselves to Lu Tu.
Lu Tu slowly spoke: "It's all my fault. I originally thought that even if Zhao Wuyou would retaliate against us, it would be an internal struggle. But I didn't expect him to let those hungry wolves from Wuhuan in. That bastard has no bottom line at all. His actions are simply treason!"
Xiang Ze gritted his teeth and said coldly, "Sir, will we take action against Zhao Wuyou?"
Lu Tu stood up and stood by the window, looking towards Huai Shuo: "Of course we must take revenge, and I will make that beast Zhao Wuyou kneel before all the brothers and use his head as a sacrifice to the flag!"
As Lu Tu finished speaking, a chilling atmosphere filled the room, and the temperature seemed to drop several degrees.
Everyone stared at Lü Tu with solemn expressions, and were also affected by his emotions, their eyes turning red.
They also knew perfectly well that everything Lü Tu said had come true. Since he had said he would kill Zhao Wuyou, Zhao Wuyou's life was already registered with the King of Hell.
It was simply a matter of time, without a doubt. They also knew that the reason Lu Tu was taking such a big risk to come to Pangjia Village to mine was to take revenge on the Wuhuan people and Zhao Wuyou.
Therefore, whatever decision Lü Tu makes right now, everyone present will unconditionally support him.
Lu Tu said in a deep voice, "But attacking Zhao Wuyou in Huai Shuo is not the right time. Nie Yun, how much mineral has been stockpiled in the warehouse?"
"About 120,000 catties of iron ore."
Lu Tu nodded: "That's enough. Let everyone set up camp here tonight, and then everyone will return to the village first thing tomorrow morning!"
"Yes, sir!"
They were aware of their situation. The fighting strength of 1,000 Wuhuan cavalrymen was enough to inflict such a defeat on them. Moreover, there were a large number of border troops in Huai Shuo City. The total strength of Huai Shuo City was as high as 200,000. Revenge was not a matter of mindless charging. Not only would they not be able to get revenge, but they would also lose their own lives and those of their brothers.
Lu Tu left the house, but instead of going back to sleep, he rode his horse to the edge of the village. Nie Yun, Tuoba Yue, and the others seemed to sense his presence and did not follow him to set up camp. Instead, they silently followed behind him.
Sun Kuang said angrily, "Brother, shouldn't we do something? We're not willing to just retreat like this."
Liu Hong said coldly from the side, "I think the lord has already made up his mind. I wonder when we should make our move?"
Nie Yun cupped his hands and said, "Brother, I've already had everything prepared. We still have about 100 detonators left, all of which you made yourself. When shall we set off?"
Lu Tu nodded to himself, feeling gratified to have such a group of brothers who understood him.
"I originally planned to go by myself. Firstly, I'm good at fighting, and secondly, with fewer people, I can quickly shake off the pursuers. You can just wait here. You can leave as soon as it's light tomorrow, and I will come back on my own."
"No!" everyone present shouted in unison.
"Brother, let us go if we want to. You can't get hurt. If something happens to you, wouldn't that just benefit Zhao Wuyou and those Wuhuan dogs?"
"Yes, brother, you are our leader now. The brothers have been ambushed by the Wuhuan, you can't act rashly!"
Lu Tu shook his head: "I invented the detonator. I know the maximum range and timing, so only I can go."
"Let's go together!"
Lu Tu turned to look at them: "Aren't you afraid of death?"
Everyone clasped their hands in unison, shook their heads resolutely, and said, "If we don't vent this anger, we brothers will die of resentment! Brother, let's go together!"
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