Lu Li extended his right index finger and gently touched Zhuge Liang in the array diagram, and that strange and profound connection reappeared.
A wisp of power flowed from Lu Li's index finger into Zhuge Liang's body, then along the bloodstream into his meridians, finally merging into Zhuge Liang's body, nourishing his internal organs and his spirit.
After a long while, Zhuge Liang's complexion finally regained some color, and he slowly opened his eyes.
"Am I...not dead yet?"
Zhuge Liang asked weakly.
"Not yet, but you only have seven days left," Lu Li replied calmly.
A bitter smile appeared on Zhuge Liang's face: "I see. Thank you for saving me, sir."
He knew that Lu Li was different from others, and that he might have paid a price to extend his life by seven days.
"Seven days...that's enough!" A glimmer of expectation appeared in Zhuge Liang's eyes.
What do you want to do?
Lu Li sensed the expectation in Zhuge Liang's heart, and his brows furrowed involuntarily.
"Sir, could you do me a favor?"
"Go ahead and say it!" Lu Li nodded.
"Could you help me develop the most potent poison?" A hint of madness appeared on Zhuge Liang's face.
Lu Li had never seen such an expression on his face before.
"You...you're going to poison Sima Yi?" Lu Li asked.
At this moment, Zhuge Liang paused for a moment, then said with some relief, "If I die, there will be no one in Shu who can stand against Sima Yi. Therefore, Sima Yi must die!"
"In this way, the Shu Kingdom can still survive!"
Lu Li hesitated for a moment, then slowly said, "I will do my best."
Zhuge Liang nodded, a relieved smile on his face. He said, "My time is limited, so please, sir, develop the poison as soon as possible!"
"Um."
Lu Li nodded, then turned and left.
As Zhuge Liang watched Lu Li's retreating figure, the smile on his face gradually disappeared, replaced by a deep sorrow.
"I'm sorry, my lord, this is all I can do."
He murmured to himself, watching Lu Li leave.
Lu Li stepped out of the tent and saw Zhao Yun standing in the shade of a tree not far away, quietly waiting for him.
Lu Li stepped forward, patted Zhao Yun on the shoulder, and said, "You've worked hard these past few days!"
Zhao Yun shook his head and said, "It's not hard work!"
Lu Li sighed softly, "Kongming has woken up, but he only has seven days left."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Yun involuntarily staggered.
Although I had prepared myself mentally, I still couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness when I heard it with my own ears.
"Sir, is it truly beyond saving?" Zhao Yun asked, his head bowed and his fists clenched.
"Seven days is the limit; he is, after all, just an ordinary person."
After saying that, Lu Li turned and left.
As Zhao Yun watched Lu Li's departing figure, a look of pain appeared on his face.
"what do I do?"
He muttered to himself, his mind in turmoil.
He couldn't imagine what the Shu Kingdom would become if Kongming really died.
He was even more unable to accept this cruel reality. He felt as if his world had collapsed, and a deep despair welled up from the bottom of his heart.
"Ahhh~~"
Zhao Yun roared in fury, his voice echoing to the heavens: "Why did you have to kill him? Why?"
A somber atmosphere permeated the entire military camp. Everyone was in mourning, unwilling to accept this outcome, yet helpless to change it.
I spent a sleepless night.
The next morning, the sun had just risen.
"Reporting to the general, the Wei army is advancing this way."
"Reporting to the general, the Wei army has breached five of our cities and is advancing into our heartland."
The news kept coming in, sending chills down my spine.
The soldiers were all pale-faced, and they stood there trembling with fear.
The Prime Minister's fate is unknown, and the Wei army has launched a major attack on the city, causing instability in the army's morale.
Just then, Zhuge Liang, wearing a cloak, slowly walked out.
"The Prime Minister! It's the Prime Minister!"
"The Prime Minister is not dead! Long live the Prime Minister!"
Before Zhuge Liang could utter a single word, the entire military camp erupted in excitement, with all the soldiers in a frenzy.
Because Zhuge Liang was not dead, a huge weight was lifted from their hearts.
If the Prime Minister is not dead, then their Shu Kingdom will not perish!
They are confident that they will continue to win the battle and continue to defend their homeland!
"Gentlemen, do you dare to fight the Wei army?" Zhuge Liang's voice was not loud, but it was unusually firm.
"Kill! Kill! Kill!"
The soldiers shouted slogans, their faces filled with determination, as if they would charge into battle at Zhuge Liang's command.
Where is Jiang Wei?
"Your subordinate is here!"
"I order you... to lead an army of 30,000, feigning a hasty retreat, and set up an ambush at Shili Slope. Remember, do not engage the Wei army in direct combat! Just scare them away!"
"Your humble servant commands!" Jiang Wei shouted.
Where are Zhang Bao and Guan Xing?
"Your subordinate is here!"
"I hereby order the two of you to each lead 10,000 troops to set up an ambush along the Jishui River. Once Sima Yi's army arrives, the two of you will lead your troops out to attack! Do not engage in a direct confrontation, but drive them towards Li County!"
"Your subordinate obeys!"
Where are Zhao Yun and Wei Yan?
"Your subordinate is here!"
"I hereby order the two of you to lead 100,000 troops to ambush around Li County. Remember, after you let them into Li County, surround the county and cut off their supply lines and water sources!"
"Your subordinate obeys!"
After explaining all the arrangements, Zhuge Liang almost collapsed.
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