Chapter 62 She is the most stunningly talented woman in this land…
When the city lit up again that day, Lingxiao City had a new master.
Ji Yujing sat in the main seat of the city lord's mansion, while Xiao Jing was nowhere to be seen. All affairs were suspended due to the special circumstances, but fortunately, it was a small city, so even with a lockdown, the impact would be minimal.
Life in the city is secure for the time being.
The main force in front of Tianyun City endured another ten days before pressing on Tianyun City once again.
This time, Ji Yujing became the leader.
When the war drums sounded, he personally challenged Wu Tingshan to battle.
"General Wu, how long do you intend to hide?"
"After I captured the small city of Lingxiao, the Zhenxi Army was unable to take it down despite a long siege. The Zhenxi Army, which is said to be invincible, is nothing special."
"Do you know how many of your soldiers I slaughtered in Lingxiao City? Your inability to protect them is a sign of your incompetence."
"If you don't want to fight, then open the gates and surrender. His Majesty is still waiting for you in the capital."
...
They were all infuriating words, and they didn't try to cover up anything for the emperor.
He wanted Wu Tingshan to know that all of this was the emperor's doing.
Throughout history, few who have achieved great merit and overshadowed their superiors have met a good end; Wu Ying was merely a figurehead.
Several veteran generals of the Zhenxi Army refused to listen to these words and volunteered to fight for Wu Tingshan.
Wu Tingshan also felt that the exhaustion was almost over.
He said to the veteran generals, "Get ready, open the city gates and meet the enemy."
"Bring me my knife."
Wu Tingshan rarely used his sword when facing enemies.
This knife was a gift from his master more than thirty years ago when he completed his apprenticeship.
This precious sword is named Yangshan.
After he received the knife, his master said, "Tingshan, I hope you can wield this knife to punish evil and promote good."
He has been doing this ever since, but he has almost never used the knife against an enemy.
He felt those opponents were unworthy.
Now, he decided to take this knife and confront that young man who wields a sword.
A quarter of an hour later, Wu Tingshan rode out of Tianyun City, and the two army commanders faced off for the first time.
"I had no idea that General Ji could be so venomous."
Ji Yujing chuckled, "Isn't this to force you, General, to come out? If there has been any disrespect, I hope you will forgive me, General."
Wu Tingshan: "Enough with the nonsense, let me spar with you a few times first."
As soon as he finished speaking, he leaped into the air.
He gripped the knife with both hands and swung it at Ji Yujing.
Ji and Jing leaped up, drawing their swords to meet the enemy.
The knife and sword clashed violently, sparks flying everywhere.
After landing, the two exchanged blows in a fierce battle.
Each impact was infused with powerful internal force, and after several such impacts, both of their palms began to go numb.
Wu Tingshan suddenly shouted, "Kill!"
This shout was delivered at the top of his lungs, its sound powerful and lingering, as if he wanted to vent all the pent-up frustration and resentment he had been feeling.
kill.
kill.
The soldiers of both armies charged toward each other with the determination to die.
The sounds of weapons clashing, plunging into bodies, and being pulled out rang out continuously.
Blood flowed freely, severed limbs flew off, and screams of agony filled the air...
The more evenly matched the two sides are, the more brutal the battle will be.
The fight between Ji Yujing and Wu Tingshan continued.
Ji Yujing pressed down on Wu Tingshan, saying, "Is this the result the general wanted? To let these passionate men stationed on the border die in internal strife."
"They could have become brothers, cherishing each other, but now they have to use all their knowledge to kill each other."
"Even if they die, they will not rest in peace."
Wu Tingshan's hatred had not subsided: "Then what about my godson's death?"
"The world is like this; apart from those in power, everyone's life is worse than that of pigs and dogs."
It's not a pity who dies.
Ji Yujing: "General, we must not allow more Wu Wengan and Wu Tingshan to emerge. The mission of the Zhenxi Army should not be internal strife."
"Then what are you doing here?"
"Then why did you massacre Lingxiao City?"
Ji Yujing: "I didn't."
He only wounded, not killed.
He wanted everyone to live until the end of this absurd war.
If that's not possible, at least let fewer people die.
A single "I didn't" halted Wu Tingshan's attack and indignant roars. But only for a moment, and he returned to normal.
The fighting was not called off.
More than an hour later, outside Tianyun City lay a scene of carnage, littered with wounded soldiers. The blood on the ground was of unknown origin, belonging to either the Ningdong Army or the Zhenxi Army.
As Wu Tingshan watched and listened, he suddenly had the illusion that he might be having a nightmare.
But no, he knew.
The most passionate, valiant, and hardworking young men in Xun Kingdom are all here.
They didn't want to kill each other, but they had to because of military orders.
A sudden surge of irritation welled up within him, and Wu Tingshan roared, "Withdraw the troops!"
The battle came to an abrupt end.
Ji Yujing stared at his retreating figure until the city gates closed, then walked to the nearest wounded soldier and carefully helped him up...
The following day at the same time, Ji and Jing once again led their troops to the city of Tianyun.
Just like yesterday, he personally challenged them to battle, only his words were a little nicer than yesterday.
Wu Tingshan wouldn't come out, so he kept calling out.
His internal energy was so powerful that even after shouting for the time it takes to brew a cup of tea, his voice remained loud and clear. He himself did not feel tired at all.
But the people inside got tired of listening, and their tempers flared up.
"This season's battle with Jing is like a street thug, acting recklessly without any strategy."
"He shouts like that, isn't he afraid of losing face?"
"It's not easy for Genji to have survived until now."
"It's not just difficult, it's incredibly tough."
With the commander remaining silent, the other generals could only suppress their anger.
Wu Tingshan's voice was cold, and his expression was the same: "If he wants to die, I will go and send him on his way."
After he finished speaking, Wu Tingshan stood up, and his attendant brought him a knife.
He drew his sword and went into battle, this time without even using a warhorse, charging fiercely as soon as they met.
In close-quarters combat, everyone gets hit at some point.
Their clothes were torn, and blood was flowing from their skin. But the two commanders fought until they were exhausted and collapsed on the ground, and neither of them shouted a word of "kill" or "fight".
I can't bear to part with it.
Because these soldiers, whom those in power could sacrifice at any time, were their brothers and the pillars of the nation's stability.
With both teams' captains unable to continue fighting, the standoff ended today.
Back at the camp, Ji Yujing removed his armor and lay down on a bamboo mat, fully clothed, too exhausted to move a finger. Even though he was known throughout the country for his "unparalleled strength," he had to admit that Wu Tingshan was still as formidable as ever.
He is so much older than him, yet he is still so strong, which shows how much effort he has put in.
Ye Xiao brought in a basin of water and wiped his face and hands. The seemingly unreliable boy was actually very considerate and diligent, and would never let him down at crucial moments.
"Brother, is Wu Tingshan really that strong?"
Ye Xiao asked in a low voice, he had never seen his cousin so exhausted. He was truly exhausted, and collapsed onto the bamboo mat as soon as he returned to the main tent.
"Um."
"After you're done wiping, give me some water."
As soon as he finished speaking, Congxin brought in the kettle. Ye Xiao helped Ji Yujing sit up, supporting him from behind.
I took over feeding him water again. After drinking a few sips, Ji Yujing lay back down.
Looking at him again, one can't help but sigh, "How did General Wu train? At this age, his physical body is still so strong."
Ji Yujing: "Diligence, diligence that no one in this world can match."
Have great love and great kindness in your heart.
Wu Tingshan was the number one general of Xun State at any level.
"Boss, when will this war end?"
“Killing those mad dogs from Dongshao Kingdom is to protect our homeland. No matter how hard or tiring it is, brothers, we are willing to endure it even if it means losing our lives. But now they are all brothers, and killing them hurts both our flesh and our hearts.”
Ji Yujing smiled and said, "Soon."
As he answered, memories of his home surfaced in his mind.
On the night before he left, he asked Dai Dai how to break the deadlock.
At first, she ignored him.
He asked her three times before she finally said, "General Ji, there's something I've said to the young masters and ladies of prominent families in the capital before, and I'll say it to you again today."
"Do you know what it means to demoralize the soldiers stationed on the border?"
The country was destroyed and the family perished.
If the country is gone, what is there to fight for on the supreme throne?
"When two armies are at peace, they are invincible; when they fight each other, they destroy the fate of the nation."
Unfortunately, Emperor Taining was caught up in the situation, yet he was blind to both the sight and the mind.
From that moment on, Ji Yujing had a way to break the deadlock. He was also certain that his wife possessed the ability to govern an army and a country. Whether she revealed her talents or not, she was the most brilliant and talented person in this land.
The next day, at the same time.
Ji and Jing are here again...
This continued for five consecutive days.
On the sixth day, Wu Tingshan did not engage in battle. The reason for this remains unknown.
That night, Ji and Jing hid alone in Tianyun City.
At the end of the long stone road, he saw Wu Tingshan, dressed in black, strong and aloof.
After meeting, Wu Tingshan led Ji Yujing into his study.
After they were seated, Wu Tingshan personally poured a cup of tea and pushed it in front of Ji Yujing.
"Do you dare to drink my tea?"
Ji Yujing pulled off his black mask and smiled at Wu Tingshan.
"What's there to be afraid of? General Wu wouldn't bear to kill me."
Wu Tingshan was amused by these words, "I really didn't expect General Ji to have this kind of personality."
Ji Yujing: "The general is pretty much as Ji Ci imagined."
Wu Tingshan: "Oh? What kind of person do you imagine me to be?"
Ji Yujing: "Unrivaled in strength and ruthless in methods, but these sharp edges are all directed at foreigners. At home, he is a seemingly strict but actually loving elder."
Wu Tingshan was surprised by Ji Yujing's high evaluation of him, and his heart was inevitably stirred.
He curled his lips into a smile. "What are your thoughts on the follow-up?"
Ji Yujing: "You died in Tianyun City."
Wu Tingshan was stunned.
Ji Yujing: "With your death, the wolfish ambitions of all sides will no longer be concealed."
When Emperor Taining loses his support, the number of people opposing him will surely increase.
The combined forces of Azure and Eastern Shao will surely press forward with their massive armies...
“I have reached an agreement with Liu Tongan that he will send troops to Qingshi Pass when the war begins.”
If Wu Tingshan were to die, the Zhenxi Army's hatred for the imperial family would reach its peak.
They might passively resist the enemy, and it's possible they could let Canglan and Dongshao enter the pass. At that time, Wu Tingshan would return and join forces with Liu Tongan to trap them like turtles in a jar.
"Since war is inevitable, let's resolve all hidden dangers at once. From now on, the people will live in peace and the border will be safe."
Before Ji Ci came to Tianyun City, Miss Lin Er once said something to me.
"What?"
"When the two armies are at peace, they are invincible; when they fight each other, they destroy the fate of the nation. General, this land has never been able to do without you."
Wu Tingshan looked into Ji Yujing's calm and clear black eyes, remained silent for a long time, and then chuckled softly and happily.
"You two young couple."
"Then I, this old man, will play a part with General Ji."
After saying this, he stood up and took out the tiger tally of the Zhenxi Army.
It was delivered to Ji Yujing, who said, "Keep it safe for me for a while."
Holding this tiger tally, one can command the 200,000-strong Zhenxi Army.
With this tiger tally in hand, Ji Yujing will be the strongest military force in the land.
In November, on a cold and dry day, the Ningdong Army launched another nighttime attack.
Ji and Jing stormed into Tianyun City alone, and the two army commanders fought fiercely.
Wu Tingshan was no match for the enemy and set himself on fire at Sanli Bridge, where he had once been appointed a general.
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