Two hours later, the soldier who bought the wine had not returned, and Mo Er's face was very grim.
Someone in the crowd whispered, "What if the enemy discovers us?"
“You’re right. That area is very close to the territory of the Dongwu Kingdom’s soldiers. Perhaps they… General, should we send someone to check it out?”
Mo Er remained silent, and murmurs began to rise among the crowd. Mo San spoke up, "General, why don't I take some men to take a look? If they really are enemy troops, daring to bully our people, I'll lead my men to wipe them out."
"No, what if it's an enemy trick?"
"What's there to be afraid of? Just bring more people along," Mo San said nonchalantly.
Mo Er's voice was somewhat cold, "Here's what we'll do: you and Mo Si will go together, leading an army of 400,000. If you encounter enemy forces, do not be careless, and do not engage them head-on. Immediately send someone to report to me, and I will send reinforcements to support you."
Mo San and Mo Si accepted the order, but someone stepped forward to object, "General, isn't that too many? Just go find some people, why would we need 400,000 troops? What if they leave and the Eastern Wu Kingdom attacks us?"
"Yes, General, we still can't be careless," someone echoed.
"But what if it's an enemy plot? What if there's an ambush over there? Let's bring more people, just to be on the safe side."
"Mo San, Mo Si, go. The rest of you, grab your weapons and stand by," Mo Er coldly ordered.
After speaking, he turned and went into Yunying's tent. Seeing Yunying still sitting at the table reading a book, he couldn't help but remind him, "Mr. Ying, you should also prepare in advance."
Yunying glanced at him, walked to a cabinet, opened it, and Mo Er looked shocked.
Yunying looked at him and said in a calm tone, "This is medicine that Her Majesty the Empress asked me to bring in advance, specifically for this day. I imagine that the thousand Divine Doctor Valley disciples who are infiltrating the Ever-Victorious Army have already set up an ambush around the area. I would like to trouble you, General, to take these medicines out and give each person one pill. Please make sure everyone takes them."
Mo Er walked up to Yun Ying and looked at the medicine in the cabinet, which was full of white jade porcelain bottles, looking quite spectacular.
"What is this, Your Majesty?" Mo Er asked, still sounding somewhat surprised.
"The Empress is not a fortune teller; she's just taking precautions in advance. She was worried that it might come in handy someday, so she specifically told me to bring it. At the time, I thought I wouldn't need it. I guess the battlefield is ever-changing."
After Yunying finished speaking, seeing that Mo Er was still frowning, she took out a bottle, poured out a pill, swallowed it herself, and handed the bottle to Mo Er, explaining, "These are all antidotes. The sleeping potion has already been scattered around the perimeter by the disciples of the Divine Doctor Valley. If you don't take the antidote within an hour, the effects of the sleeping potion will enter your body..."
This drug will temporarily induce hallucinations and slow down all movements. You should have the army take the antidote in advance so they won't fall for it.
Furthermore, if that traitor finds out we drugged him, he will definitely try every means to get the message out. Have your trusted men keep an eye out. The disciples of Divine Healer Valley and the men Iron Wolf ordered should guard the outermost perimeter; they will also be extra vigilant.”
Upon hearing this, Mo Er's expression became somewhat excited. "Back then, I was indeed ignorant. I originally thought that since Mr. Ying had never been on the battlefield, he would... But I never expected that his wisdom and strategy were in no way inferior to those of men. Thank you for your help, Mr. Ying."
Yunying shook her head, her gaze distant, then filled with determination. "These are all Her Majesty the Empress's ideas. I was just making a trip for her. If she were here, perhaps there would be fewer casualties."
However, it was precisely because of this experience that she gained a deeper understanding, and in the future, her Divine Guard Battalion will reach new heights.
"I will keep this in mind, Mo Er. I will go and take care of it right away." After bowing respectfully towards the direction of the capital, Mo Er immediately went to carry out the task.
Seeing that the surroundings had quieted down, Yunying suddenly whispered, "How's the other side?"
"Everything is under control," a cool voice replied from the shadows.
Just as Yunying was about to speak, Mo Er came in with several people to get the antidote.
Yunying stepped aside and watched them carry the medicine, casually instructing, "Make sure everyone takes it. No one is exempt. Anyone who disobeys will be arrested."
"Yes, Mr. Ying." Several head guards respectfully accepted the order.
Mo Er also said, "Mr. Ying, rest assured, I will make sure everyone is in the right line, and my trusted confidants will oversee their consumption."
Yunying glanced at him but didn't say anything.
If Xiao Yi saw this scene, he would definitely complain: It's like forcing everyone to take poison.
After everyone left, the camp fell silent again, and the sound of bugles signaling the army's assembly could be heard outside.
Taking advantage of the chaos, Yunying said coldly, "Keep an eye on the people in the shadows. If you can't catch them alive, kill them without revealing your identities."
"If we get caught..." the man said cryptically.
"I know you're anxious, but don't cause her any trouble. With your abilities, if you're discovered, you can commit suicide to atone for your sins."
Although you did not contribute to unifying the world, there will naturally be a place where you will be needed to maintain it in the future, and it can only be you.
The man's breath caught in his throat, and after calming down, he whispered "I know," before disappearing from sight.
Yunying stared in the direction where the person had disappeared, and suddenly breathed a sigh of relief.
"The Phoenix Guard given to me by the Valley Master has an incredibly strong aura. To be honest, it really is strong. It can withdraw its aura at will; sometimes even I can't detect its presence. Perhaps we can bring it back to the Divine Guard Camp..."
"We obey only the command of our lord." That clear, cold voice rang out again.
Yunying stiffened, her face flushing slightly. To accidentally blurt out her true feelings and be caught red-handed... this feeling...
That's so damn embarrassing.
"Didn't I tell you to do this?" Yunying's tone was not as cold and distant as before; there was a hint of unnaturalness in it.
The person hidden in the shadows was silent for a moment, then answered in a low voice, "My lord instructed me to be solely responsible for your safety. I have already given the orders."
Yunying was stunned. The emotion she felt from the first half of the sentence hadn't even had time to well up in her heart before it was extinguished by the second half.
"What do you mean? You're not the only Phoenix Guard who came with me?" Yunying asked incredulously.
She's already that bad? There were several people around, and she didn't even notice?
How will she be able to establish herself in the Divine Guard Camp after this?
The man seemed to read her mind and said in a deep voice, "He only brought a hundred men, all hidden on the outskirts, so you didn't notice them."
The implication is: It's not that you're incapable.
Yun Ying was furious. "Nonsense, Feng Tianxing! She's being ridiculous, so are you going to join in? How dangerous is it in the Southern Frontier? There are people in the capital who want her dead, and there are unknown enemies lurking in the shadows. Isn't this ridiculous?"
The man called Feng Tianxing didn't know how to explain for a moment, so he remained silent and his aura disappeared again.
Enraged, Yunying roared, "You come out here!"
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