Chapter 429: Xijin's Beast Taming, Unheard of
A clean room about ten feet square.
The wooden barrel has dark brown lines and the rim is carved with simple cloud and thunder patterns, and white mist is rising from it.
Compared with the bathing pool in Zhaoyang Palace, this clean room is cramped and the bathing utensils are too simple.
A copper water scoop was leaning against the side of the bucket, the handle of which was wrapped in non-slip suede. A long scarf was hung on a tripod stand next to it, and dark dragon patterns were embroidered on the corners of the scarf. It was obvious at first glance that it was something used by the emperor.
Ji Qingwu was placed steadily on a stool next to the bathtub.
Just as Zhao Mingyan was about to reach out and untie her belt, Ji Qingwu grabbed her collar and shrank back, saying, "I can do it myself. Your Majesty, please go out."
Ji Qingwu had just done it on purpose for Eunuch Li to see, just for fun, but now, there were only the two of them in the clean room of the military tent.
She had no real intention of asking him to bathe her.
Through the mist, Zhao Mingyan's eyes became even deeper.
"You can't even walk, how can you take a bath by yourself? Let me do it for you."
Ji Qingwu became nervous for no reason and grabbed the jade comb at hand.
"No need for that, Your Majesty. I can do it myself."
Zhao Mingyan pretended to be surprised and asked, "Why don't you use me?"
Whether she did it on purpose for Li Yuzong to see or for some other reason, since she had hired him, he had to charge some interest.
As for stripping clothes, it's easier the second time than the first time.
Ji Qingwu's thin arms and legs were no match for him, and he easily removed his belt and outer shirt.
At this time, there were noisy voices coming from outside the door.
Li Yuzong glanced at the clepsydra beside the tent door, his heart filled with joy. He trotted outside the tent to take a look, then ran back happily.
He reminded loudly: "Your Majesty, the generals are already outside the door! They are waiting for you to come and discuss matters!"
In the bathroom, Zhao Mingyan looked at her skin that was shining with pearly luster in the mist, and pulled the corner of his mouth regretfully.
He lifted her chin and said, "Remember what you said."
Ji Qingwu nodded vigorously: "I will wait for your majesty to come back."
The matter concerned military intelligence and could not be delayed. The people around him were in his military tent, and Emperor Wu Su walked out of the purification room.
Li Yuzong quietly observed his Majesty's clothes and saw that everything was normal.
He was secretly happy in his heart: Fortunately, he was not defeated by the new concubine, thanks to his cleverness and quick reaction.
When Zhao Mingyan noticed Li Yuzong's gaze, he raised his chin slightly. Li Yuzong immediately understood and went inside to get a clean outer robe for him to put on.
"Xuan." Zhao Mingyan said coldly.
The generals took off their weapons, filed in, and sat down at the long table for meetings.
Wei Ting also came and sat at the lower west side, but his face was pale and his back was stiff when he walked. It was obvious that he was injured.
Zhao Mingyan sat in the position of the chief commander of the North, his eyes were sharp, and he said: "Xi Jin will attack again, what do you think?"
The General of Chariots and Cavalry said, "Xi Jin took advantage of the fact that General Zhenbei was not in the camp to launch a surprise attack on our army and even used hawks to throw fire. This is really abominable!"
Wei Ting said: "This insidious move is Xi Jin's style."
Deputy General Feng Xiang frowned and said, "But this time, something even stranger happened on the battlefield. Suddenly, hundreds of wild wolves, tigers and leopards appeared and viciously bit our soldiers."
In this battle, they instinctively resisted Xi Jin, but unexpectedly, a lot of wild beasts appeared.
Deputy General Feng Xiang went on to say: "Even the emperor was scratched by a wild wolf." This is how Emperor Wu Su got the scar behind his ear. Even he was slightly injured, not to mention the other soldiers, who suffered heavy casualties.
Humans are not as swift as animals, and these wild beasts are controlled, which arouses their primitive savagery. Once they pounce on people, they will bite them to death and will not let go even if they are surrounded.
After hearing this, Wei Ting was surprised and said, "Training eagles is understandable, but who can control hundreds of beasts? It's unheard of."
The general was straightforward and said, "We have a chance of winning a fight with humans, but how can we fight these man-eating beasts?"
Zhao Mingyan said calmly: "These beasts would not attack our soldiers without reason. Someone is controlling them from behind."
Wei Ting frowned: "When did Xi Jin invite such a talented person?" If such a powerful person came out, he would not have been without any news.
Zhao Mingyan said with deep eyes: "We didn't invite him here, but Xijin already has such a person."
Wei Ting continued, "Xi Jin kept people like this because he planned to wait for the right opportunity to nibble away at the Beili army."
After saying this, he frowned. This is not right.
No matter how powerful the wild beasts are, there are only a few hundred of them. How can they kill an army of hundreds of thousands?
Wei Ting suddenly thought of something and asked, "Are all these wild wolves, tigers and leopards rushing towards the commander?"
Deputy General Feng Xiang thought for a moment and nodded, "General Zhenbei is right. These beasts are heading straight for the emperor, and the soldiers can't stop them."
Wei Ting also felt a sense of fear in his heart.
Being besieged by hundreds of wild beasts, the fact that Emperor Wu Su could escape from such a dangerous situation must have been beyond Xi Jin's imagination.
But because of this, the emperor could no longer take risks.
Wei Ting clasped his fists and said, "Next time Xi Jin attacks, I will ask to fight."
The General of Chariots and Cavalry said, "General Zhenbei, don't be so stubborn. You are so sick that you can't even stand straight. Take a few days off and I'll go!"
Zhao Mingyan said calmly: "There are not many generals in the army. Yuchi and Lingyue were sent to the border of Southern Chu to defend. The commander will not be changed unless it is absolutely necessary."
He called them to discuss something, the point of which was another matter.
Zhao Mingyan glanced at everyone and said, "There are many strange things."
Wei Ting asked: "What's strange?"
Zhao Mingyan said: "That wild wolf was the leader. After it pounced on me and attacked me, it suddenly tucked its tail between its legs and began to circle around."
Deputy General Feng Xiang said: "He must have been shocked by the Emperor's majesty."
Zhao Mingyan glanced at him and said, "If there really is such a thing as divine power, I would not be here."
Wei Ting fell into deep thought. This was indeed not in line with common sense. So, he also discovered the coincidence.
"Your Majesty, I also discovered something strange in the camp."
Zhao Mingyan's eyes moved slightly, and he asked, "But that rain?"
Wei Ting nodded and said, "That's right. The rainstorm came just in time and quickly put out the fire in the granary. And according to my observation, the rainstorm only fell over the military camp."
Deputy General Feng Xiang said: "Yes, the land three miles away is dry, and there is not even a drop of rain on the battlefield. We just came back and found it strange to see puddles all over the ground."
Zhao Mingyan asked, "This is a strange omen from heaven. What do you think, generals?"
Wei Ting said: "If there is a way of heaven, it must be on our side of Beili."
Everyone nodded, and this was all they could think of.
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Clean indoor.
Ji Qingwu was soaking in the bathtub, surrounded by steam.
She could hear the sound of discussion outside, not clearly, but she could get the general idea.
When she heard "Beasts are attacking", her fingertips unconsciously slid across the water, creating ripples.
Xijin, the beastmaster...
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