"Treating the sick and saving lives is the duty of us doctors. As for consultation fees, we don't care about that!"
Seeing the group of noble leaders who came seeking medical treatment, Zhang Bao nodded in agreement with a warm smile.
"Thank you very much, Master Zhang!"
Upon seeing Zhang Bao agree, the noble leaders hurriedly bowed and thanked him.
"You're too kind, everyone!" Zhang Bao politely returned the greeting, then looked at everyone with a hesitant expression: "However, I have a question that I really have to ask!"
"Oh?" The commander raised an eyebrow. "Master, if you have any questions, please speak freely!"
Zhang Bao asked with a solemn expression, "May I ask you all, are there any conflicts between you and His Majesty and the various provinces of your country?"
"this……"
The commander hesitated for a moment, then exchanged a glance with his companions before nodding: "To be honest, Master, we did have some conflicts with His Majesty and the various provinces in the past, but those were merely differences in our respective administrative affairs!"
Is that really the case?
Zhang Bao raised his eyelids, gave the other party a meaningful look, and then said, "I am an outsider, and there are some things I shouldn't say, but my lord has a benevolent heart and cannot bear to see too many people die unnatural deaths."
Therefore, you should all be extra careful when attacking the city tomorrow!
The commander's expression changed, and he was about to ask a question when Zhang Bao picked up his teacup: "Alright, everyone, please go back first. We will do our best to treat your wounded soldiers!"
"In that case, we shall take our leave!"
Seeing that Zhang Bao refused to say anything more, the commander and the group of noble leaders all bowed and left.
After leaving Zhang Bao's camp, these people did not disperse, but gathered in another camp and sent men to guard the area around the camp.
The commander glanced at everyone and said, "You all heard what Master Zhang said just now. Do you think Master Zhang's words are credible?"
"Master Zhang is of noble status and is a man of the Han Dynasty; he would not deceive us!"
"Well, at this critical moment, Zhang Tianshi has no reason to sow discord. His willingness to treat our wounded warriors shows his benevolence!"
"Yes, perhaps in the eyes of the Celestial Master, we are all children of the gods, and he does not want to see our warriors die an unnatural death, which is why he spoke up to remind us!"
The noble leaders also spoke up, expressing their trust in Zhang Bao.
Hearing everyone's words, the commander nodded: "It seems that Master Zhang knows something that is detrimental to us, but because he has some reservations, he is not willing to tell us directly..."
A noble commander said with a solemn expression, "Could it be that His Majesty is preparing to unite the legions of various provinces and use this great war to annihilate our legions?"
The commander frowned: "Very likely! After all, our family's position in the Senate depends entirely on these legions. Once these legions are gone, our family will be like fish on a chopping block!"
At that time, all power in Rome would fall into the hands of Augustus and the governors of the various provinces.
"Hmph, we're risking our lives on the front lines, and they're thinking of stabbing us in the back. It's utterly despicable!"
"That's right, no wonder His Majesty sent the provincial legions to serve as supervisory teams, so that's what he was planning!"
After hearing the commander's analysis, the noble leaders understood the intricacies of the situation and began to curse angrily.
One of the commanders asked, "Commander, what do you think we should do next?"
The commander thought for a moment and then said, "Now that His Majesty has joined forces with the legions of the various provinces, it is probably impossible for us to confront him head-on."
There are only two ways now, which may save us from this predicament!
Which two methods?
"First, we must launch a full-scale attack on the city tomorrow and capture Xilin Pass in one fell swoop. That way, they won't dare to make a move again..."
Upon hearing this, the noble leaders present couldn't help but frown.
"What's the second option?"
"The second option..."
The commander's face darkened, a resolute glint in his eyes: "Aren't they planning to use the Parthian army to annihilate us? We can use the Parthian army to annihilate them in the same way...!"
"What……?"
Upon hearing this, everyone was immediately startled.
One of the commanders asked hesitantly, "Commander, do you intend to join forces with the Parthians?"
The commander shook his head: "No, the Parthians are Rome's mortal enemies. If we ally with them, regardless of success or failure, we will have nowhere to stand!"
Hearing this, everyone present breathed a sigh of relief.
"How do you plan to use the Parthian army to deal with them?" a commander asked with a puzzled look.
"According to intelligence, the Parthian army's food supplies will not last long, so they will definitely try to defeat our army in a short time."
The commander paused, then said in a deep voice, "Therefore, I'm thinking about how to secretly leak the camp's layout to the Parthian army so they can launch a surprise attack, while our army hides to the side, waiting for the right moment to strike!"
"this……"
Upon hearing the commander's plan, everyone present fell into deep thought.
Of course, their concern wasn't whether or not they should do it, but rather how to leak the message to the Parthian army discreetly, as their commander had instructed.
After pondering for a long time, one of the commanders spoke up: "Gentlemen, I do have a method that might work!"
"What method?"
"Tell me about it!"
Everyone quickly asked as well.
"I think that when we attack the city tomorrow, we can let our warriors continue their fierce assault. If we manage to break through the city, that would be the best outcome."
If we can't break through the city, it will better confuse them. Then we'll place the camp layout map on the warriors attacking the city..."
The commander then explained his proposed solution to everyone in detail.
"This method works!"
Upon hearing this, everyone exchanged glances and immediately approved of the idea.
The commander said solemnly, "In that case, everyone go and prepare. Remember, secrecy is crucial, especially regarding Zhang Tianshi's guidance; it must not be leaked to anyone!"
"Don't worry, Master Zhang is kind and kind to guide us, so we will naturally not betray him!"
Everyone patted their chests and assured each other, then dispersed and began their busy preparations.
Nothing was said that night.
Early the next morning, a group of noble commanders led 80,000 troops out of the camp and slowly advanced towards Xilin Pass.
The fourteen legions from each province followed in neat formation, subtly blocking their retreat.
"Hmph, you'll pay for this sooner or later!"
The commander at the front glanced at the positions of the provincial legions, snorted coldly in his heart, and then turned to look at the city walls of Xilin Pass.
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