Kuchan's convoy was moving forward non-stop.
In the carriage, Yu Shurong took out an exquisite makeup box.
"Come, let me put on some makeup for you."
Kuchan was stunned. "Why put on makeup at this time?"
"Believe me, mother. Fu Xiaoguan's men won't give up. Their noses are sharper than dogs, especially the spies from Tianji Pavilion."
Yu Shurong opened her makeup box, picked up an eyebrow pencil, looked up at Ku Chan, and said, "It's still two days' journey from here to Chijin City. They will catch up with us."
The eyebrow pencil in Yu Shurong's hand fell on Ku Chan's eyebrows. She painted it very carefully, with a light and steady hand.
"Huiluan Town is not far ahead. Once we get there, I'll separate from you. I've arranged 10,000 cavalry there... You'll lead 3,000 cavalry to Chijin City."
Ku Chan was startled and moved his head. Yu Shurong didn't have time to withdraw her hand, and the painting tilted a little. She reached out and gently wiped it. Ku Chan asked, "Where are you going?"
Yu Shurong smiled calmly, "Mother will go west, Hongzhuang will lead a group of men east, and you will go north... Split the troops into three groups. This will confuse the enemy for a while. As soon as you reach Chijin City, Mother will naturally come to meet you."
The withered cicada was silent.
It has been a year since I came to Peacock Country.
During this year, I deviated from my original intention and embarked on a path that I had never thought of before.
With the arrival of Yu Shurong, he had opened up the situation in the Peacock Kingdom, and now the situation was getting better and better. He had thought that he could wipe out the remaining rebels around November and capture Huayue City, then the civil strife in the Peacock Kingdom would be initially settled.
He was at a loss as to what to do next.
The seven generals in his hands and the mother beside him, whom he had never called, all hoped that they could ascend the throne and hold the power of the Peacock Kingdom.
But I just want to come here to spread Buddhism.
But now it seems difficult for me to realize that ideal.
Now the army of Daxia has come, and they only have 3,000 people. So Fu Xiaoguan’s ambition is obviously not to attack the Peacock Kingdom, but to eliminate this mother and himself.
Ku Chan has never asked what his mother did in Daxia, and his mother has never told him.
He only knew that after Yu Shurong arrived, his three major problems of lack of food, money and talent were solved.
In other words, if it weren't for Yu Shurong's arrival, he would probably still be stuck in a city, still seeking slow development.
She single-handedly pushed this process forward, making herself the largest force in the Peacock Kingdom in just a few months.
Is she wrong?
She is not wrong.
So was it wrong for me to start the rebellion in the Asora Mountains?
Kuchan asked himself, if he had not done anything wrong, many people would have frozen to death or starved to death that winter, so he was not wrong.
Then why did Fu Xiaoguan send people to kill them all?
Is he wrong again?
The withered cicada was puzzled and became more and more confused.
Yu Shurong didn't say another word. She was busy and meticulous. After a full hour, she withdrew her hand, looked at the changed face in front of her, and smiled.
"Okay, that's enough."
"My son, I know you have a kind heart. But I still say what I once told you: saving one person is a small kindness, saving a thousand people is a medium kindness, and the greatest kindness... is to save everyone in the world!"
"Fu Xiaoguan also didn't want to dominate the world in the past, but in the end he still did it, and did it very well!"
"Daxia is now rich and prosperous, with peace and prosperity for its people. Whether it's the people of the former Yu Dynasty or the people of Fan State, they have probably long forgotten that they were subjects of a fallen country."
"Now they are grateful to Fu Xiaoguan. In their hearts, the so-called country is only Daxia now."
"Mother believes that Fu Xiaoguan used swords, fire, and blood to build the prosperity of Daxia today. Although he has not yet entered Buddhism, he has saved the lives of people all over the world!"
"Mother, of course, hopes that my son can be like him, and take control of this vast Peacock Kingdom in your own hands, and use your wisdom and compassion to save all the people of this Peacock Kingdom."
"You have to understand one thing: this world is ultimately a world that values strength! This is true for individuals and nations alike."
"Fu Xiaoguan has an absolute advantage in military strength, so he dared to send 3,000 men here. With just 3,000 men, we lost a city and had to flee!"
"This is strength. It is reflected in the military, as well as in science and technology and the economy."
"so……"
Yu Shurong spoke these words earnestly. She then looked at Ku Chan with a solemn expression and a deep voice, "So, after you ascend the throne, you should keep a low profile, learn from others, prioritize science and technology and people's livelihood, and build your own, most powerful military force!"
The carriage stopped.
We have arrived at Huiluan Town.
Yu Shurong took a deep breath, raised the corner of her mouth, and reached out to gently stroke Ku Chan's face. "Remember, if you want to live with your back straight and have a say in this world, you must become strong!"
"Farewell, see you someday..."
"My son, take care!"
Yu Shurong got off the carriage.
Ku Chan looked at Yu Shurong's back, moved his mouth, but ultimately failed to call out "mother".
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…
The sunset is bright red.
Kuchan's convoy had already gone far away.
But Yu Shurong did not lead the three thousand cavalrymen to the west as she had told Ku Chan.
She stayed in Huiluan Town alone.
She had a meal in the town, drank a pot of wine, and thought about many things.
No one knew that she was the mysterious person who could make clouds appear with a wave of her hand in the Peacock Kingdom. At this moment, she looked more like a tourist.
Then she came to the intersection of Huiluan Town with a pot of wine.
She stood in the sunset, looked in the direction where Ku Chan left, then looked in the direction of Daxia, took a sip of wine, and smiled.
She understood that since Fu Xiaoguan had sent someone, this matter must have a result.
What the withered cicada needs is time.
Even a withered cicada needs an unforgettable experience.
She decided to use herself to ignite Kuchan's desire to hold power in the Peacock Kingdom. She had already planted such a seed in Kuchan's heart. In order to make this seed take root and sprout faster, she wanted to use herself as nutrients to promote the birth of that seed.
Cheng Peng is here.
Three thousand men in silver armor stood in front of Yu Shurong.
Cheng Peng stepped forward, Yu Shurong smoothed the hair from behind her ears, and drank the wine in the pot in one gulp.
She threw the pot on the ground. "This wine is bland and tasteless, far inferior to Xishan Tianchun. I'm tired and want to go back and drink a pot of Xishan Tianchun. Take me with you!"
"Where's the withered cicada?"
"He is just a monk. All the sins are on me. Take me back, and the emperor will understand."
Cheng Peng remembered the note. He pondered for a moment and waved his hand, "Your Highness, I apologize for that."
"Get it!"
"Return!"
The sunset is setting.
A man walked out of Huiluan Town.
He looked at the departing silver-armored soldiers and shed two lines of tears.
He is a withered cicada.
He didn't leave.
His hands were clenched into fists, his nails even piercing his palms, and drops of bright red blood dripped onto the ground.
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