Teasing the First Dragon at the Start

Zhengjie was taken aback for a moment, then scolded, "Nonsense! With your frail body, if you encountered the Xiongnu, you probably wouldn't survive more than three rounds. Just stay in Xianyang, why go to the borderlands?"

Bai Su scratched his cheek, somewhat amused and exasperated: "Your Majesty need not worry. I'm not going to the battlefield to fight the Xiongnu. I'm just handling logistical matters in the rear."

"Moreover, I am very worried that the Xiongnu will use the carcasses of cattle and sheep as weapons to contaminate them. If not handled properly, it could very well cause some kind of plague."

When Zhengjie heard the word "plague," her beautiful eyebrows furrowed.

After hesitating for a long time, she said, "You may go, but you must not put yourself in danger. If you encounter an emergency, I will allow you to return to Xianyang immediately without worrying about any consequences."

Bai Su bowed respectfully and said, "Yes."

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Several days later.

All the necessary supplies have been prepared.

A huge convoy, carrying countless goods, was ready to depart.

Banners embroidered with black birds fluttered in the wind, and soldiers in scale armor stood on the side, forming a dark mass that looked quite impressive from afar.

Bai Su stood at the very front of the line, her expression solemn. Her flowing white robe was so eye-catching that she was clearly the most dazzling person in the entire room.

Many people gathered in the distance to watch.

Bai Su saw the maids Da Qiao and Xiao Qiao in the crowd in the distance, and even Hu Yi was waving to him from afar.

He paused for a moment, but quickly recovered, smiled and nodded at her, then looked ahead.

Surrounded by guards, Zhengjie, dressed in a magnificent gown, slowly walked over.

Her elegant and noble face, her exquisite figure, and even the sun's radiant light seemed to dim at this moment.

Zhengjie stopped in her tracks, her phoenix eyes fixed on Bai Su, who had a handsome face.

I couldn't help but recall the scenes of their first meeting.

When we first met in Handan, he was dressed in blue, his mouth full of resentment, listing all the tyranny of the First Emperor and how much suffering he had endured building the Great Wall in the borderlands.

At that time, I thought he was just a greenhorn.

In their subsequent encounter, in a small courtyard, they produced a variety of ingenious creations. With a small ink brush, they made a few light strokes, which boosted the national strength of the Great Xia Dynasty several times.

He gradually realized that this boy was very talented.

Later that night, in the mansion, she was drunk because of the success of her affairs at court. When she asked Bai Su what reward she wanted, he actually kissed her in front of his daughter.

Just thinking about the scene there makes me grit my teeth; he's a treacherous minister who deceives the emperor.

The figure from my past memories gradually overlapped with Bai Su before my eyes.

As Zhengjie looked at this treacherous minister who usually infuriated her, now dressed in white robes and leading an army into battle, her phoenix eyes couldn't help but feel a little dazed.

After a long while, she gradually came to her senses and took a long sword, symbolizing her departure from the frontier, from the hand of the messenger beside her: "May you return like a spring breeze, may the mountains and rivers be as safe as when we first met, and may you return safely."

Bai Su was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and accepted the longsword that symbolized his status: "Your subject... obeys the order."

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, the grand convoy headed towards the border region.

Chapter 88 I Have a Bold Idea

Beyond the Great Wall.

On a hillside at Baideng Mountain, a valiant female general stands leaning on her sword, gazing at the scene in the distance.

The sword aura was extraordinary. Even though the long sword in his hand was not drawn, the imposing aura emanating from the man was enough to make people not dare to underestimate him.

It was Meng Tian, ​​the commander-in-chief of the three armies, who was the number one warrior of China and a famous general who had followed Zheng Jie for many years. Her aura was becoming more and more imposing.

However, she seemed to be in a bad state at the moment.

"Cough cough..."

She couldn't help but cough lightly, a thin layer of sweat appeared on her fair forehead, her face showed signs of fatigue, her lips were slightly pale, and her body was very weak.

But she still gritted her teeth, forced herself to stand on the high slope, and looked down at the distant Xiongnu army.

"Sister, you're still not fully recovered, don't overwork yourself."

Meng Yi walked over, took an overcoat, and draped it over Meng Tian's shoulders.

"It's Meng Yi..."

Meng Tian's cold and handsome face remained expressionless as he asked, "How is the situation in the army lately?"

"The situation is not optimistic."

Meng Yi shook his head with a wry smile.

Recently, soldiers have been experiencing weakness in their limbs, dizziness, and abdominal pain so severe that they cannot even hold their knives.

Under the influence of this strange and bizarre disease, morale plummeted and the troops were demoralized.

Faced with the relentless attacks of the Xiongnu army, they could only retreat and were powerless to pursue and counterattack.

Meng Tian frowned deeply, biting her lip hard: "If this continues, the situation will only become more and more dangerous. Haven't we found any cause yet?"

Meng Yi sighed, his expression pessimistic, and said, "We've already sent people to investigate, but we can't find any clues at all. The soldiers clearly don't have any wounds, but they're inexplicably weak and feeling unwell."

Meng Tian slowly raised his head, gazing at the distant sky with a complex expression, and murmured, "Could it be that Heaven intends to destroy me?"

"This humble general has already prepared an urgent report, which will be sent to Xianyang by express courier. His Majesty will surely find a way to save us." Although Meng Yi said this, her tone lacked any confidence.

Clearly, even she had given up hope.

After all, she was well aware of the skill level of the imperial physicians in Xianyang, and this strange illness was simply beyond their ability to handle.

"Report..."

"Reporting to the general, the reinforcements dispatched from Xianyang have arrived."

A guard, covered in sweat, hurried over and reported.

"Who?"

Meng Yi's tone was somewhat dejected, and his face showed no sign of joy.

After all, she was well aware of the skill level of the imperial physicians in Xianyang, and this strange illness was simply beyond their ability to handle.

Even if His Majesty sends reinforcements, it will probably be of no use in dealing with the current predicament.

The guard clasped his hands and reported, "Reporting to the general, the person who has come is the chief envoy... Bai Su, Lord Bai. He has brought countless carts and supplies, as well as five thousand men, to provide reinforcements."

"What?! Young Master Bai has actually come?!"

Meng Yi was taken aback and asked in surprise.

She never expected that His Majesty would send Bai Su over.

After the initial surprise came a surge of excitement and ecstasy.

"Great, we might be saved."

Looking at his sister's excited expression, Meng Tian couldn't help but feel a little puzzled.

She asked in confusion, "Who is this Bai Su? Why are you so happy to hear his name?"

Meng Yi smiled and said, "My sister has been stationed around the Great Wall for many years and is not very familiar with recent events in the court. This young master Bai is a true genius."

"He is knowledgeable in astronomy and geography. The iron weapons and military rations used in our army are all made by him. Even His Majesty praises him highly. He can be called a genius of our time."

"No matter what the problem is, he can solve it with ease. His Majesty's dispatch of Young Master Bai this time will surely solve the problem of this strange disease."

A hint of suspicion flashed in Meng Tian's eyes. She had some doubts about the wise and talented man her sister had described as almost supernatural.

However, things had come to this point, and for the safety of the 200,000-strong army, she could not give up, no matter how slim the hope.

"Quickly, send men to greet them."

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When Meng Tian and his group arrived at the camp gate, they saw a young man in white cooking around a large pot.

When Meng Tian saw the long sword hanging at Bai Su's waist, he was immediately stunned.

This is His Majesty's sword.

Who exactly is this person that His Majesty would be willing to give his sword to?

It should be noted that Empress Zheng would only present a sword to a minister she particularly valued before he went to war.

Back then, the only sword that was qualified to be worn was the royal sword used to complete the war to destroy Chu.

Could it be as my sister said, that this person is a genius of unparalleled talent? But... he's too young.

"Young Master Bai, we meet again."

"Since we parted in Xianyang, your demeanor remains as elegant as ever."

"With the arrival of this young master, our army is saved."

Meng Yi greeted her with a smile. Ever since she had witnessed Bai Su's miraculous ideas and reforms to military rations, she had placed great trust in Bai Su.

"Greetings, generals. How is the army doing now?"

When Bai Su saw everyone coming, he stood up, cupped his hands in greeting, and inquired about the situation in the army.

"The situation is not optimistic."

Meng Yi sighed and began to recount some recent events that had occurred in the military.

Bai Su nodded: "As I predicted."

Meng Yi was taken aback and asked, "Your guess is pretty accurate. Do you perhaps have a solution, young master?"

Upon hearing this, Meng Tian stared intently at Bai Su, a surge of tension gripping his heart, fearing that this hard-won glimmer of hope would vanish once more.

The fate of these 200,000 troops now rests on the shoulders of this man.

Bai Su saw everyone looking at her with serious expressions.

He nodded and said, "I already guessed the reason. On the way here, I had someone plant bean sprouts in flowerpots, and a batch has already grown."