Yue Heng and Gu Huai were also taken aback upon hearing this, as they had not expected that breaking the formation would be so dangerous.
"Why haven't we seen Marshal Han?" Li Guang asked.
"Marshal Han has fallen ill."
Li Guang was taken aback. This was a critical moment in the battle between the Great Northern Dynasty and the Allied Forces. Marshal Han's illness was extremely detrimental to the war situation.
No wonder we didn't see Marshal Han during the battle just now.
"How did Marshal Han fall ill, and what is his current condition?"
"Some time ago, the barbarian troops withdrew all the troops from the fortresses and concentrated them all in the military camp twenty miles away from Hanyu Pass."
Marshal Han was puzzled by the fact that the enemy troops had made such a significant strategic adjustment, so he summoned his generals to discuss countermeasures.
At that time, I had just returned to the border from the capital and participated in the discussion. I felt that the reason why the barbarian troops were making strategic adjustments was probably due to insufficient manpower and difficulties in supplying food and provisions, so they might want to withdraw their troops.
We will wait and see how things develop, and whether to make corresponding troop adjustments will depend on the specific circumstances.
The Empress and others are currently staying at Hanyu Pass, and the soldiers must ensure their absolute safety.
It was at this moment that a messenger from the barbarian army arrived, saying that there was a personal letter from Marshal Kurituo, which he wanted to deliver to Marshal Han in person.
Marshal Han ordered his men to bring in the messenger from the foreign country. The messenger took a letter from his bag and presented it with both hands.
Someone took the letter and handed it to Marshal Han, who took the letter and opened it on the spot.
The soldiers looked at Marshal Han, wondering what the letter contained.
Gradually, Marshal Han frowned. After a while, he put the letter away and said to the messenger from the foreign country:
"I have read the letter, you can go back now."
The messenger bowed to Marshal Han and then turned to leave.
Upon seeing the messenger leave, Marshal Han threw the letter on the ground and ordered it to be burned immediately.
The others were puzzled and, seeing Marshal Han looking sullen, dared not ask any further questions.
Soon, some people from the enemy camp came to challenge them, and Marshal Han lined up to meet them.
In this battle, both sides had their victories and defeats. It was generally felt that the main purpose of the foreign troops coming was not to fight, but to test something.
The next day, Marshal Han suddenly fell ill and became delirious. The military doctors examined him for a long time but couldn't find the cause. They could only give him some medicine, and Marshal Han would alternate between lucidity and confusion.
Li Guang was also shocked to hear this. Could it be that the barbarian soldiers used some kind of evil magic on Marshal Han?
"I would like to meet Marshal Han, but I don't know if that's possible."
“Of course, General Li, come with me,” Yue Heng said.
Soon Li Guang arrived at Marshal Han's residence, where Marshal Han was lying in bed with a furrowed brow.
"Marshal Han, General Li has arrived." Yue Heng came to the bedside and spoke softly.
Marshal Han opened his eyes, revealing a look of joy.
"General Li has arrived. Someone just reported that General Li brought a large force, broke through the enemy's formation, and rescued General Yue."
"I wish to go out of the city to greet you, but I am unable to rise. Please forgive me, General Li."
"Marshal Han, you flatter me. I came to visit you after hearing that you were ill."
"Yes, I suddenly fell ill without any warning, which may be related to that letter."
"What kind of letter did Marshal Han receive that day?"
"When I opened the envelope, what I took out was not a letter, but a talisman."
At first, I thought it was some kind of formation, so I looked at it carefully. But the more I looked, the more I felt something was wrong. This picture was very strange, and I felt like my soul was being taken away.
Once I confirmed that it was a talisman, I immediately sent the messenger away and then burned the talisman to prevent more people from being harmed.
Not long after, I fell ill and began to realize that I had been cursed by the talisman. It seemed that there was an evil person in the enemy camp.
In the future, when you encounter barbarian soldiers, you must be extremely careful to avoid being harmed by them.
Li Guang nodded, confirming his suspicions. A master had appeared in the enemy camp; this person not only knew military strategy but also possessed some sorcery.
At this moment, Marshal Han spoke again:
"My health has never been very good, and I am already quite old. This time, I have been cursed and cannot escape this calamity."
The border is in grave danger, and only General Li can defend it. I request that General Li act as Marshal in my stead.
After Marshal Han finished speaking, he sent someone to fetch the Marshal's seal.
Li Guang was taken aback. Marshal Han wanted him to assume the position of border marshal. How could that be allowed? He quickly spoke up.
"Marshal Han, this is unacceptable. I brought 50,000 troops to the border to assist you in driving the barbarian soldiers out of the country. Please rescind your order, Marshal Han."
Marshal Han sighed and said:
"General Li, you may not know this, but the enemy troops have adjusted their battle strategy, which means that a master has come to the enemy camp. Judging from the battles of the past few days, this person is no ordinary person."
This man is malicious; he wants to use evil magic to kill me. Coupled with his military tactics, the soldiers on the border will find it difficult to fight against the barbarian troops.
This commander is in grave danger, and I don't know if I can escape this calamity. General Li must have seen the situation at the border. For the sake of the soldiers at the border and the gates of the Great Northern Dynasty, I urge General Li not to refuse.
After Marshal Han finished speaking, he looked at Li Guang expectantly.
Li Guang was certainly aware of the current situation on the border. He never imagined that he would take over 200,000 soldiers on the border, assume the position of marshal, and guard the country's gate.
Not to mention the border, in the entire Great Northern Dynasty, there is no one else but myself who can replace Marshal Han.
Having no other choice, Li Guang nodded and said:
"Marshal Han, then I will temporarily manage the soldiers at the border for you. Once the barbarian soldiers at the border are driven out of the country, or once Marshal Han recovers his health, I will return the military power at the border to Marshal Han."
Marshal Han nodded and said:
"Then it's settled. From now on, General Li will assume the position of Border Marshal, commanding the three armies to resist the barbarian troops."
Then Marshal Han looked at Yue Heng and instructed him to invite the generals of the various armies in the city, as he had something to say.
Yue Heng accepted the order and went out. Before long, all the generals arrived.
Marshal Han was helped up and sat on the bed to begin his announcement.
"Generals, I am seriously ill and no longer able to manage military affairs. After careful consideration, the position of Marshal of the Border will be temporarily filled by General Li Guang."
From this day forward, you must obey General Li's orders without fail.
"Your humble servant obeys," the crowd replied in unison.
Marshal Han's decision did not surprise the generals. The situation was critical, and the army could not be without a commander-in-chief.
Li Guang is currently very famous. He was involved in the annihilation of three armies that invaded the Central Plains. His horse and spear made the enemy tremble with fear.
When Li Guang was put in charge of the border, no one had any objections.
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