Water Margin begins as a captain in Yanggu County

Chapter 283 A mound of skulls can be built north of the city!
By the time Su Wu emerged from the central command tent, it was already night. He was so busy with paperwork that he was completely oblivious to the time...

Not far from the main military tent was Su Wu's private sleeping tent. Su Wu went in, where Hu Sanniang was waiting.

"Third Sister..." Su Wu said softly.

As soon as Su Wu entered, Hu Sanniang quickly got up to greet him. Su Wu was not wearing any armor, but he was about to take off his cloak. The room was not cold, as there was a charcoal stove burning.

Others wouldn't receive such treatment in their tents, but in Su Wu's tent, things were arranged perfectly.

As San Niang took Su Wu's cloak, her face was filled with sorrow: "My lord has lost so much weight..."

Of course, this battle was so tough, how could I not lose weight?
Not only was he thin, but Su Wu's face was also dark and chapped, his lips were cracked, and even his hands were covered in chilblains and cracked...

The wind was strong, the sandstorms were heavy, it was dry, and it was cold...

It wasn't just Su Wu who did this; all ten thousand cavalrymen were in the same boat.

Where is the dashing Su Wu of the past, who was once so carefree in Dongping Prefecture?

When Su Wu first returned today, Hu Sanniang didn't even recognize him...

Su Wu smiled and said, "Being thinner is good..."

"Where is the best..." Hu Sanniang felt sorry for her. Hot water had already been prepared, so she quickly went to fetch it. It was a bit difficult to take a bath in a large wooden tub, but it was not difficult to wash the whole body with hot water and then soak the feet.

Su Wu simply cooperated in undressing, laughing, "What's wrong with that? You're thinner now, so you won't hurt anyone when you're on top of them..."

This was said in private...

Hu Sanniang blushed and said, "My lord is truly shameless..."

"Write home, don't mention these things..." Upon hearing this, Su Wu noticed how much thinner he had become, his face was chapped, his lips were cracked, and his hands and feet were covered in chilblains...

“I’m going to tell you… If I don’t, how will I know your suffering?” Hu Sanniang wouldn’t listen.

"Sigh..." Su Wu sighed helplessly and took off his clothes. The hot towel with hot water was brought over and used to wash Su Wu's much thinner body. Su Wu said again, "In a few days, I will have eaten my fill again."

When Hu Sanniang was washing Su Wu's body, she noticed the frostbite and cracks on his hands and feet, and let out another soft moan, as if she were about to shed tears...

Su Wu laughed and said, "Do you also want to go into battle like Liang Hongyu? Look at her this time, she looks just like that. A woman can be beautiful, but once she's on the battlefield, she's no longer human."

"I'm willing to go!" Hu Sanniang seemed to be shedding tears, but there was no sobbing in her voice, only determination.

"I don't really want to bind you, and I know what you want in your heart. If you've really thought it through, I'll take you with me in the future!" Su Wu said this, hoping that those who followed him would be happy.

"I do!" Hu Sanniang said firmly.

It's best not to bring women into the military; it has a very bad influence and might even lead to gossip and criticism behind one's back.

But if a woman can truly charge into battle and fight alongside men, that's a different story.

Just like Liang Hongyu, Han Shizhong took her everywhere he went. It was the same in history. He even took her to the battlefield. The soldiers were very respectful of Liang Hongyu. That's how things are in the world. There are always exceptions.

For example, there was Qin Liangyu later on, who, despite being a woman, was able to become the commander-in-chief of an army.

“Alright!” Su Wu replied confidently.

"Hmm!" Su Wu couldn't see that Hu Sanniang was smiling, but she was smiling very happily, and even the way she wiped Su Wu's back seemed to become lighter.

It is also because of Hu Sanniang that she should not have stayed in her boudoir weaving and embroidery. That kind of life was a constraint on Hu Sanniang.

"Are you alright? Go and tease Liang Hongyu more often, learn from her. You need to learn how to fight..." Su Wu was really instructing her. Liang Hongyu, the daughter of a military family, would be a good teacher.

"Alright!" Hu Sanniang nodded.

After washing Su Wu's back, they naturally had to wash his front as well. They blushed a little, but their movements were swift.

The water splashed onto the ground, and the two fell silent again. Su Wu was momentarily... perhaps his mind was wandering. If he weren't worried about his own odor bothering the young lady, he might have already done something...

Let's wash it clean first...

Wash slowly, soak your feet in hot water. It's actually quite comfortable. Chilblains are very itchy, and soaking them in hot water relieves a lot of the itching...

What happened that night goes without saying. He was thinner, but he had muscles, and Su Wu had plenty of strength to exert.

Only a woman like Third Sister, with her slender figure and muscular build, could withstand Su Wu's arbitrary manipulation.

The guards outside the tent had already been sent away, but more guards were needed to protect the area, making it completely surrounded. At this moment, the safety of Commander Su was the most important thing.

The next day, the platform had already been set up, and Su Wu simply put on his cloak and went up to the platform.

Hu Sanniang, dressed in military attire and armor, stood by.

Li Hang and others also went up to the general's platform.

Many generals and soldiers now regard Su Wu as a deity, and the most significant change in their mindset is among the generals of the Northwest.

How could anyone have imagined that the Song cavalry, outnumbered and outgunned, would annihilate the entire Tangut army? This event truly did happen.

This is the handsome Su Shuai right in front of me!

Countless soldiers of the Northwest Army, who had never fought alongside Su Wu in the past, wished only to see Commander Su a few more times today.

Commander Su sat on that high platform, truly majestic and extraordinary.

Among the generals of the Northwest, the most arrogant were Liu Zhengyan, son of the old marshal Liu Fa, and Yao Pingzhong, who were now standing respectfully beside Marshal Su.

What a prestigious reputation that young Master Zhong was! He stood respectfully beside Commander Su, first bowing deeply before taking his seat next to Commander Su. After sitting down, he leaned to the side and asked Commander Su what was on his mind...

Commander Su, expressionless, looked around and said, "Please take your seats..."

The rest of the people then took their seats, some in front and some in the back, lining up in a row.

Many others did not sit down, such as Yao Pingzhong. He led his troops to the front today, bowed once, stepped down from the platform, and rode away to his own army.

Youzhou City was there, a dull yellow color, not very big or very high. The Tangut armor on the city walls looked rather flimsy, and its imposing presence seemed much weaker.

Why is the momentum weak?

Just look at the army formation outside the city. The armored soldiers are lined up like clouds, stretching as far as the eye can see. Tens of thousands of people are like dark clouds pressing down on the city, covering the sky and the earth.

Li Hang was really enjoying himself, looking around. To the left, there were densely packed people; to the right, there were still densely packed people; behind him, there were the same; and to the front, there were towering siege towers, huge catapults, and rows of crossbows... it was even more interesting.

I can't get enough of looking at it; what immense power it possesses!

Further on, there were endless camps and military tents...

It was truly a grand scene, so grand that it was unimaginable; I had never seen anything like it in my life.

After experiencing this, when I go back and brag to others, I can't even imagine how many adjectives are enough to describe such a scene. It truly makes me feel like I've never had enough knowledge when I needed it...

Li Hang watched with great interest, but the entire room was filled with a tense atmosphere.

Su Wu sat upright, his eyes sweeping over the various units preparing to attack the city. They were all well-prepared and required no intervention.

Su Wu slightly raised his hand: "Beat the drum!"

The booming sound of drums could be heard not far behind the platform. Li Hang quickly turned his head to look. The sound of the drums was so loud that it seemed to shake the universe, making people's hearts beat faster and faster, causing them to feel inexplicably panicked and trembling!

Footsteps began, clicking and clacking, not fast, but they were perfectly synchronized, making the earth resonate, as if the general's platform was also on a march.

"Ouch..." Li Hang uttered a soft sound, as if he had been startled, and looked up to see what was happening.

hum...

The stone cannon, its long arm seemingly slicing through the sky, hurled the massive boulder in an arc across the heavens. The boulder struck the rammed earth wall with a muffled thud, sending earth and stones flying...

The ballista also fired, a buzzing sound...

A massive arrow pierced the sky, its whistling sound deafening.

The footsteps clattered as the ladder truck chugged along, its wheels screeching against the iron rims with a harsh, grating sound. No matter how much grease was applied, it would still make that noise.

The front row carrying large shields, the middle row carrying planks, the back row looking at the long ladders, and the rear row with crossbows and arrows, walked for a while, when suddenly the generals and commanders shouted loudly, and the crowd suddenly became disorganized and rushed forward desperately!
At the sound of battle cries, they charged and slaughtered...

For a moment, Li Hang seemed to be stunned, feeling as if his ears were filled with noise, and he had a sense of unreality...

Wooden planks were being laid to support the moat, long ladders were hooked onto the crenellations, and heavily armored men swiftly scaled them, clinging to the outside of the city walls like ants…

Arrows rained down, obscuring part of the sky, while archers pressed close to the city wall, relentlessly firing at the crenellations.

Logs and stones rolled down the hill, molten gold and oil poured down, and arrows rained down on the city walls.

Then, painful screams began, and the armored figures fell from the heights like rain...

The chariot arrived first, followed by countless armored vehicles...

The ladder trucks arrived slowly, but once they did, the situation changed. Countless armored soldiers jumped from the ladder trucks onto the city wall, only to be stabbed and mangled by numerous spears...

The ladder truck was engulfed in flames, and the smell of burnt meat filled the surrounding area...

Li Hang was stunned, completely dumbfounded...

This is the kind of romantic war he's been hoping to see!

He saw it, I wonder if it's still romantic...

But then Su Wu shouted from the front, "Add more drums!"

The shout startled Li Hang, jolting him out of his daze. The aroma or stench of burnt protein filled his mouth and nose, and Li Hang instantly wanted to vomit...

The drumbeats behind him intensified, the sound resonating with his heart, causing him to feel palpitations. Li Hang took a sip and vomited up his breakfast.

Su Wu sat expressionless at the front, watching...

Hu Sanniang, standing to the side, seemed to be struggling to stand for a moment, but she forced herself to remain motionless.

Zhong Shizhong turned to the side and said, "Commander Su, the casualties have exceeded one hundred!"

Su Wu's words were ruthless: "Within three hundred, this city will surely fall!"

Zhong Shizhong nodded in agreement: "Yes, the men of Guanzhong are brave and strong. Within three hundred men, they can definitely stand firm on the city wall. So it's not difficult..."

Su Wu waved his hand and shouted, "Cavalry, prepare! As soon as the city gates open, charge in!"

Liu Zhengyan cupped his hands and rose, saying, "This humble general is willing to go!"

Su Wu glanced at Liu Zhengyan and nodded: "Okay, you go!"

Liu Zhengyan quickly walked to the foot of the platform, mounted his horse, and rode away.

Behind him, Li Hang spat out a few mouthfuls, swallowed them down, and recovered slightly. When he looked up again, he saw what it meant to be a hero in life and a ghost in death.

Fearless and relentless, these two words, written on paper, are actually quite weak, but seeing them in person is a truly profound shock. It takes ten months of pregnancy to give birth to a person, and countless efforts to raise them to adulthood, but death can happen in an instant, gone in a flash...

Li Hang even wondered if he would dare to climb up the city if he were to put on armor and go down to the city.
I also think of the old story of this Su Shuai in JDG. He rose to prominence by being the first to scale the walls and fought to the death with an arrow wound.

Previously, I only thought of him as a brave and fierce person, but now, it's truly unimaginable how strong his heart must be! Blood was rising in his veins; human blood is the most pungent and foul-smelling substance, carried by the wind, its stench pervasive. I wonder how many people must have died to produce such a bloody stench…

Feeling nauseous again, Li Hang quickly covered his mouth and swallowed.

Commander Su had already stood up, walked to the edge of the platform, looked into the distance, and turned to say, "Go up there, stand still!"

After saying that, Su Shuai seemed to relax a bit.

Just now, wasn't Commander Su also holding back in his heart? No matter how many mountains of corpses and seas of blood he saw, Commander Su was still the one who couldn't bear to lose the lives of his soldiers, but he had to pretend to be calm and hard-hearted!
They always managed to pack until the very last minute.

Zhong Shizhong also set off, saying, "With Youzhou in hand, the Guanzhong army deserves a great reward!"

With a wave of his hand, Su Shuai shouted, "Bring the money up!"

Wu Yong, the adjutant, immediately went to carry out the task.

Once the war is over, the money will be tallied and distributed on the spot, right in front of tens of thousands of soldiers, with gleaming gold coins being handed out.

It was so good that all the other soldiers were extremely envious!

The men of Guanzhong are expanding their gains. More and more people are going up the city wall, fighting left and right, first seizing the steps, and then rushing down the wall!

"Add more drums!" Su Wu shouted as he turned around, adding one last round of drumming.

At the very front, a troop of no more than a thousand cavalrymen, upon hearing the drumbeats, were already restless, their horses pacing left and right, and the riders repeatedly patted and stroked them to calm them down...

The city gates opened, and the knights sprang into action instantly, their hooves thundering as they roared away.

The horrific scene within the city goes without saying, but this time it's different. Women and children can be sold for money, but the rest are worthless...

The wailing and crying within the city were even more tragic than those from the battle just now…

He couldn't see it, but he could hear it. The more he could only hear it and the more his mind raced with the unsettling images he imagined...

Su Wu added, "A mound of skulls can be built north of the city!"

The order was sent by a messenger on horseback.

How much did Liu Zhengyan hate the Dangxiang? Even without this order, he couldn't stop himself. How could Liu Fazhi's head not have been circulated in Youzhou City?

In Liu Zhengyan's mind, he only asked himself: in this Youzhou City, who hadn't laughed at his father's head? Who didn't deserve to be killed?

Of course, they still had to sell them for money! These were the very things the soldiers fought so hard for.

Zhong Shizhong sighed, "Finally, another city has been captured..."

After taking this city, heading north becomes even more difficult, with sparse population and no cities for four or five hundred miles...

Su Wu turned around, sat down again, but still sent someone to urge him to pay.

After sitting for a long time, waiting patiently for the dust to settle in the city, he descended from the platform, mounted his horse, and didn't forget to turn back and call out, "Brother Zidao, come with me..."

Li Yang and Li Zidao stood up, but as soon as they stood up, they almost lost their balance. They had to brace themselves against the back of the seat in front of them to regain their footing before they could take a step forward. They were so unsteady that they could barely walk properly...

He only recovered slightly after stepping down from the platform; otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to mount his horse.

Many generals followed, mounting their horses and entering the city with Su Wu.

The horrific scene within the city was indescribable; corpses littered the ground, and auxiliary soldiers drove carts to haul them away. The military order was to build a Jingguan (a mound of corpses) north of the city, to drag all the bodies there and pile them up into a mountain.

Children and women were all tied up and slowly driven away, crying and screaming, and some were even whipped countless times...

The clerks and officers were running around, collecting spoils of war and taking inventory of the city's provisions...

The vanguard of the Guanzhong army began to leave the city, where rewards awaited them...

Passing through the small city from south to north, one sees mounds of corpses piled up outside the city walls. As soon as he passes through, Li Hang swallows repeatedly...

He even turned his head away, not daring to look any longer...

Su Wu was still giving instructions: "Pile some more over there, don't let them block the way into the city..."

This military order was naturally relayed by the soldiers to the auxiliary soldiers who were doing the work.

They circled the city halfway around and returned, entering the camp and taking their seats in the central command tent.

All the troops were withdrawing their forces.

Food supplies were also being transported and stored within the city.

Of all the matters, fire prevention is of utmost importance.

After arranging the matters, we still need to wait a while until all the generals gather for a meeting.

Li Hang stayed by his side, remaining completely silent and not uttering a single word.

Su Wu then asked, "Brother Zidao, what do you think of my experience this time?"

Li Hangcai then said, "Alas... How laughable, how laughable!"

"Ok?"

"My lord, I must say, I was laughable in the past, truly laughable... Yesterday, I was still eager to try my hand at it, but today, I've become a laughingstock..." Li Hang felt that he had made a fool of himself today, and among everyone present, he was the only one who kept vomiting.

But it wasn't just about making a fool of oneself; it was also about the joy one felt watching the game yesterday. What joy is there in that?
Su Wu laughed and said, "It's nothing. Everyone is like this the first time they go into battle."

"My husband is just comforting me. Who in Jingdong hasn't heard of your deeds? He is naturally brave and fierce! He certainly wouldn't act like this with me. As for me... a so-called scholar, how naive and laughable I was in the past, thinking I had read countless books and knew everything. I even said things like, 'A scholar doesn't need to leave his home to know everything.' What a joke, what a joke..."

Li Hang's tone and demeanor suggested that he had suddenly aged twenty years.

Perhaps this was the kind of growth experience Li Hang should have had. Historically, when the Jurchens invaded the south and the Jingkang Incident occurred, he abandoned the wealth accumulated by generations of his family and hastily fled south for his life. Wasn't that kind of growth process during his escape?

“There’s nothing funny about it…” Su Wu said again, “It’s always better to have seen it than not to have seen it. Brother Zidao, you will certainly be different from ordinary scholars in the future!”

Li Hang nodded, seemingly lost in thought. After a long while, she nodded and said, "No wonder my husband said yesterday it was better not to see her. If my sister really came and saw this, she might be frightened into illness..."

Su Wu inexplicably remarked: "Sometimes, perhaps we should also have the same sentiments as Li Qingzhao. There's nothing wrong with having sentiments; they can also inspire people!"

Su Wu was also insightful; he understood that the affairs of this world require the bravery of warriors as well as the inspiration and record-keeping of scholars, neither of which can be lacking.

"To live, be a hero; to die, be a ghost of valor." Although these words came from a woman who had never fought anyone to the death, they are still true!

Only when a nation has women and scholars like these can it truly produce men and warriors like these.

Li Hang continued, "When I get back, I'll have a good talk with my elder sister about the battle. But I'm sorry I haven't studied enough; I don't know how to truly describe the scene to her. I can't find the right words to express it..."

“It doesn’t matter, just say whatever you want…” Su Wu said with a smile.

"Alas... battle formations are not for someone like me. I'll go back and focus on the foundation's work!" Li Hang said.

Upon hearing this, Su Wu was extremely pleased and nodded, "Excellent!"

"I've made a fool of myself, my lord!" Li Hang was extremely embarrassed.

Su Wu waved his hand and said, "I didn't laugh at all. Brother Zidao is truly admirable."

"Sigh... I won't say it, I won't say it..." Li Hang thought Su Wu was comforting him. He felt ashamed and embarrassed, and could only lower his head in remorse, helpless and resigned...

Before long, another meeting was being held inside the main tent.

Su Wu spoke up: "I've thought about this for a long time. The old methods are no longer sufficient to solve the current situation. Only by finding a new way can we resolve the predicament of this sparsely populated and uninhabited area spanning four or five hundred miles..."

Zhong Shizhong's eyes lit up, and he asked, "Commander Su, do you already have a plan in mind?"

Su Wu nodded: "I have some initial thoughts, which I would like to discuss with you all."

Zhong Shizhong was overjoyed: "Please tell me quickly, Commander Su!"

Everyone stared expectantly, wondering if there was a way to resolve this situation. In eighty years, across generations, this was truly the first time!
Su Wu turned his head and first looked at the large map hanging vertically. He took a few steps closer, raised his hand and pointed to Liangzhou, which was the entrance to the four prefectures of Hexi and the former site of Wuwei.

Then Su Wu spoke again: "In the past, we were all thinking about how to enter Xingqing Prefecture, which inevitably meant traveling four or five hundred li. It was a last resort. The Dangxiang army was also gathered around Xingqing Prefecture, waiting for the city walls to be fortified and the fields cleared for a decisive victory. Now, although we have fourteen thousand cavalry, we are still in the same situation. If we leave these fourteen thousand cavalry in this sparsely populated and uninhabited area of ​​four or five hundred li, we will still lack initiative..."

Zhong Shizhong asked, "Does Commander Su mean to start by taking over the four prefectures of Hexi?"

Su Wu nodded: "Indeed, now that I think about it, there is really no need to rush Xingqing Prefecture. As long as we occupy these border prefectures and cities of the Dangxiang and slowly stockpile troops and grain, then launching an attack on the area surrounding Xingqing Prefecture will be a matter of time. As long as we are not in a hurry, it is the Dangxiang people who should be in a hurry."

“I’m afraid the imperial court is in a hurry…” Zhong Shizhong was still worried about this matter.

Su Wu waved his hand, refusing to discuss matters of the court, and continued with his plan: "During the Han Dynasty, when Huo Qubing attacked Hexi, he had no more than 10,000 cavalrymen. They marched thousands of miles, circling the grasslands, coming from west to east, traversing the four commanderies of Hexi, and breaking the arm of the Xiongnu. Now, I have more than 10,000 cavalrymen, and even more horses. I can also recruit skilled riders to serve as cavalrymen, perhaps reaching 17,000 or 18,000. If these cavalrymen were placed here to fight against the Dangxiang cavalry, it would not be ideal."

Yao Pingzhong, upon hearing this, also asked, "Could it be that you, sir, intend to emulate Huo Qubing and connect the four prefectures of Hexi? But it seems that the grasslands are unavoidable, with Xingqing Prefecture blocking the way."

"Now there's no need to go around in circles. With Wang Shao and Wang Xiang openly defending the Hehuang region, the Dangxiang forces in the four commanderies of Hexi will inevitably be weak. Let's go from Huangzhou, attack Liangzhou first, and then traverse the four commanderies from east to west. Let's see if the Dangxiang people will come to our aid!"

Su Wu has now truly changed his thinking, completely breaking away from the Song Dynasty's mindset of the past few decades. Now that he has the ability to maneuver and the initiative, he must make the best use of it.

What's the rush for Xingqing Prefecture? Let's deal with the four prefectures west of the river first.

Zhong Shizhong suddenly stood up, slapping the armrest of his chair: "Brilliant plan, brilliant plan! If the Dangxiang cavalry goes to aid Hexi, we can advance at breakneck speed, bringing our army to the walls of Lingzhou, and our logistics will be worry-free! If the Dangxiang cavalry doesn't come to aid Hexi, then our cavalry will be able to roam freely. With Hexi in our hands, the Western Xia kingdom will only have the area around Xingqing Prefecture left. We'll have to defend against the east, the south, and the west..."

Yao Pingzhong also stood up: "Yes, yes, yes! Our army is already numerous and powerful. If we have the four prefectures of Hexi, we can divide our forces and launch a three-pronged attack. Let's see how many supply lines the Dangxiang cavalry can cut off! As long as they divide their forces and cut off all the supply lines, at least our cavalry can ensure that one supply line is safe. Even if one line keeps stockpiling supplies and advances, it will be useless if they cut off two lines! Brilliant plan, brilliant plan, Commander Su, brilliant plan!"

Su Wu nodded and added, "If this situation succeeds, it will be as if the Dangxiang have been besieged around Xingqing Prefecture. In the future, the Dangxiang will have no room to maneuver. If they are defeated, they will have no way out but to retreat to the Helan Mountains and become savages! At that time, as long as the Helan Mountains are also surrounded, these people will not live for more than a few days. This is a way to wipe out the Dangxiang in one fell swoop!"

Of course, there are still some. For example, if you go north, that's the territory of the Dadan Nine Tribes of the grasslands. How could they allow foreign tribes to come to their territory and rob them of their resources?

They are inevitably like stray dogs.

Zhong Shizhong had already walked to the side of the map, looking at it again and again: "We can attack Hexi, this is the best strategy, a strategy to destroy a country! But..."

Su Wu knew what Zhong Shizhong was worried about, and he couldn't help but worry about the imperial court. Su Wu had already spent a long time making his way around the southern desert. Although he had won some battles, he hadn't harmed the main Dangxiang leader.

We'll have to go all the way to Hexi again, and I don't know how much time that will take.

To those in the court, it seemed as if Su Wu was deliberately avoiding the vital points of the Dangxiang, wasting time, and was using the method of nurturing bandits to enhance his own prestige. He fought back and forth, winning repeatedly, but never striking their vital points...

Why don't they go over a distance of only four or five hundred miles, with hundreds of thousands of troops?
Zhong Shizhong is sixty years old; how could he not have imagined the reactions of those officials in the imperial court?
Su Wu raised his hand: "We can't worry about so many things. If we want to destroy the Dangxiang and achieve unparalleled glory, we must do it this way. You are all people who know the situation in the Northwest well. Since you all agree with my plan, then we must use this method no matter what, to ensure victory in this battle and to save the lives of our men! This is what a loyal and righteous minister should do!"

Zhong Shizhong sighed and nodded. How could one not admire and respect the young and talented Su Wu at this moment?
He disregarded his own future, devoting himself solely to serving his country.

Which of the many generals present could remain unmoved?
Yao Pingzhong added, "If the court really blames us, then all of us, from top to bottom, will write a letter to plead for Commander Su's life. This will let the court know that we all agree with Commander Su's plan."

"Yes, that's how it is. If the court doesn't believe General Su alone, how could they not believe the words of all of us generals?"

Liu Zhengyan nodded in agreement: "Yes, many of us are generals of the Northwest Army generation after generation. As long as we all speak on behalf of Marshal Su, the court will know that Marshal Su's plan is the best solution!"

Zhong Shizhong immediately turned around and waved his hands repeatedly: "Absolutely not! You must not do such a thing. If you do it, you will kill Commander Su. Commander Su will probably not live much longer!"

It is still the seed master who understands...

When Master Zhong uttered these words, everyone present was puzzled. Yao Pingzhong even asked, "Why would pleading for Commander Su's life and making his grand plan feasible mean that it would cost him his life?"

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