
That day is already late at night.
Even so, the streets in the City Center remained crowded as usual. So when the royal train passed through the City Center, the crowd had to get out of the way. Not to mention they knew the leader of this trip, so they pulled over and paid their respects.
General Wei led the soldiers he brought around ten men. At the very back was a freight train for the supplies of troops guarding the Border. This is common, although some people think that the supplies can be purchased in a city close to the border. There was no need to bring him from the royal palace.
However, this is one of the government's policies.
All food and supplies at the Border must be brought from the Royal court, and have been inspected by the Royal Counsel. It was nothing, but rather they made sure that these items were not poisoned by the enemy. Who knows about enemy spies. It is now entering into a quiet era for the Li Kingdom.
General Wei had heard of the past history. He said, one of the reasons the Li Kingdom lost the war was because the soldiers at the Border were poisoned. This led to the death of the King of the Li Kingdom.
Well, what's wrong with being on guard.
However, usually the soldiers of the Li Kingdom would leave from the morning blind. It's a little strange when the troops start the journey in the twilight. Isn't traveling at night harder than during the day?
The border has a considerable distance, and the distance of each city usually has a forest there. It must have been very difficult to break through the night with just a torch. Although they did not doubt the ability of the troops, especially General Wei who became the leader of the army.
A TAP!
A TAP!
A TAP!
"General Wei."
The two soldiers standing guard at the entrance gate of the City Center greeted General Wei. Upon seeing General Wei who was signaling acceptance, they stood up straight to receive the order. General Wei pointed towards the freight train they were carrying.
"Open the road for the freight train" said General Wei, spurring his horse forward.
The soldiers answered simultaneously. "Okay, General."
SRETT!
But the two people did not immediately open the City Center gate. The two soldiers walked towards the freight train. This caused General Wei to jump off his horse.
"What are you guys doing?" general Wei asked in a calm tone.
Although the man almost approached the soldiers who were opening the rope that tied the cover of the goods they brought.
The freight train was a kind of rather large wagon. He was pulled by three horses, with a soldier driving him. This freight train is definitely not like a train used for humans. On each side is lined with strong wood.
To cover the items they carried, the soldiers covered the top with dry straw along with a thick cloth that was not easily wet. This time the goods are a bit more than usual, so it looks a little high from the fence.
The soldiers turned to General Wei. "Check the goods, General Wei."
Well, General Wei understands these two people are just doing their job. But not on that train either ... Ah ... General Wei was actually panicking by himself. His face remained calm as usual.
"This thing has been examined in the palace" said General Wei, who ordered one of the soldiers who followed him to tie back a rope holding a dry piece of straw tied up on top of the item.
But someone is approaching them. This made General Wei raise his eyebrows. This figure is rarely seen outside the palace. Why was the Royal Counselor now wandering around the gates of the City Center?
General Wei pays homage, "Advisor Wang."
The man replied to General Wei's respect with no less courtesy. Counselor Wang's face was always adorned with a very calm smile. And, the man lowered his hands and placed both his hands behind his back.
"It must have been exhausting for General Wei to go to the border even at almost noontime" said Councillor Wang kindly.
"I'm just running errands, Counselor Wang."
Believe me, this conversation was most unpleasant for General Wei. This old advisor was indeed friendly, but somehow his eyes were intimidating. So that General Wei could only smile blankly.
"However, this was not usually when General Wei had to deliver goods. It's not good when a general intervenes to deliver goods. You must have a lot of trustworthy warriors" Advisor Wang continued as he approached the straw-covered freight train.
It seemed like this man was the one who ordered the two gatekeepers to open the luggage of the Royal troops.
However, actually Counselor Wang did not just say. Because, usually General Wei only checked the item in the palace, and let the soldiers escort him to the Border. The rest is waiting for reports.
Usually if it was not in a precarious state or there was a conflict in the Border, then General Wei would not have intervened. Especially at a time when the City Center was still being fussed by the news of the disappearance of Prime Minister Liu Xingsheng.
Everyone began to associate this matter with the spies within the kingdom.
This is not the first time something has happened to the Kingdom.
Count only the attacks during the celebration, which were attacked by General Wei. It was only a few days ago that General Wei was barely poisoned. If the Diviner Yi Hua had not kicked that poison-filled glass, perhaps General Wei would have died silly. Well, although not many know if General Wei can actually overcome it himself.
Then, after the attack, Yi Hua was attacked in the middle of the celebration anyway. There involved Prime Minister Liu Xingsheng.
Shortly after, the walking corpses roamed around and caused a riot in the City Center.
There Liu Xingsheng was hit by corpse powder. So Liu Xingsheng became ill. And, after that there was news of Liu Xingsheng's loss, and the soldiers wandered around to find out who the kidnapper was.
If this is unrelated, then humans may think too much.
From that all the guards in the City Center were tightened. It was because it was not a mere story about the destruction of the Li Kingdom before. There was Adviser Wang and King Li Shen who witnessed how the Li Kingdom was destroyed. And, it all started from someone who became a spy within the Li Kingdom.
It is not about what it really is, but rather on people who have their own thoughts about something that is true or not. So they think that 'what they believe' is right. There is nothing strange if there are parties who want to oppose the kingdom. The dispute between the ruler and his members was not the first thing that happened in this world.
There are many stories, there are many actions.
General Wei nodded his head. "There's no need to feel this is weighing on me, Counselor Wang. I did it because of what is happening right now. Wouldn't it be better if I anticipated the problem going forward? Especially at the vanguard of the Li Kingdom."
Everything made sense if General Wei also increased the guard. As much as possible the man calmed down.
"I'm sorry if I doubted the General before. However I must inspect this item," General Wei ordered the gatekeepers to reopen the wagon.
Inevitably General Wei only clasped both hands firmly. Even so, General Wei's face still remained as calm as ever. Even though his own nails hurt his palms.
SRETT!
Wang Zeming smiled warmly. "If you're careful, General Wei, then so am I."
The straw stacked on top of the items was put away by the soldiers guarding the gate.
"Hey, where are you going?" asked the soldier suddenly at the horde that was heading towards the gate.
It is already night time, and to start the journey is definitely not a good thing. Especially for this horde, which is a horde of dirty-looking beggars. Some of them were even limping and hunching.
"We want to go to the next town, Mr. Guard. Tonight today we want to go to one of the temples to rest" explained one of them.
As the gatekeepers focused more on the freight train, one of them went to open the gate.
"Hurry out" the soldier shouted rather loudly.
One of the beggars immediately paid their respects. The other beggars followed. "Thank you ... Thank you." Thank you."
The beggars who heard it immediately walked over quickly. Even some barely run because usually the appearance of the soldiers there is no friendly. As they walked in the huddle, a beggar accidentally nudged General Wei on the shoulder.
"Please, General. Please forgive me" the beggar's plea with his voice that was like after a severe cough.
The simple head covering of the beggar seemed to cover his face. Only his thin lips appeared from General Wei's current position. Even so, because this beggar lowered his head while kneeling, General Wei could not keep a clear eye on his face.
The voice was extremely hoarse and made General Wei who was standing straight down immediately. Precisely because General Wei felt uncomfortable when the beggar had to kneel to him. Though General Wei was not that much of a problem when his shoulder was nudged.
After all, the height of this beggar was also only his should. Not to mention with his small body that was like a hanging rod. His white and clean skin made General Wei frown.
This guy ...
SRETT!
Just as General Wei wanted to help the beggar get up, the beggar's hand violently pulled General Wei down. The movements are fast and powerful, like cow power. When General Wei wanted to take down the beggar, suddenly the beggar whispered.
"It's me, General Wei."
Yi Hua's! Aren't they hiding in the car?
Gen Wei really didn't know about this.
Of the many roles, perhaps Yi Hua is very fond of the role of beggar.
The proof is that I look very destitute here.
THE SNACK!
Coinciding with that voice, the freight train was already open. There the soldiers checked the goods that were accommodated by the train. There are just sacks of wheat along with other food ingredients. Suddenly General Wei sighed.
It must be that Yi Hua had anticipated everything. Until this plan came up. Huan Ran and Liu Xingsheng must also be among the beggars who had already fled.
"General Wei, Prime Minister Huan said that he did not bring any money. While I don't have much money," Yi Hua said with a clear face.
They fled without preparation. While the journey to the Valley of Dust is not a short trip. They can fly like birds, so they do not have to go through mountains and rivers.
They needed a vehicle, but due to Liu Xingsheng's loss all the vehicles that passed through the gate had to be checked.
The Royal troop trains alone were inspected let alone other trains. Therefore, they could not ride on the royal freight train.
General Wei who was still slow to think in confusion and surprise could only ask. "So?"
"So, my point of arrival was to borrow money on you. I will change if I am rich" said Yi Hua, who sometimes does not know himself.
SRETT!
Without waiting for a reply from General Wei, Yi Hua instantly pulled the money pouch from General Wei's waist. This made the General so amazed by Yi Hua's 'politeness. But it makes sense, because they can't whisper like this for so long. There they would make suspicious Wang Zeming who eyed like an eagle.
A TAP!
A TAP!
The beggar got up immediately after getting his money. At first the beggar looked limp, but after getting the money, somehow the beggar became agile like a loose calf. General Wei laughed involuntarily from feeling amazed himself.
This little fortune teller isn't afraid of being discovered?
"General Wei."
The man's attention was again turned to the goods train that had been closed again. General Wei ordered his soldiers to walk first. A soldier returns to the wheel of a freight train, and pulls a horse race.
The gate had also been opened, as well as the already dark sky. They're definitely not going to slow down General Wei again.
Wang Zeming paid tribute to General Wei, "Be careful on the road, General Wei. Sorry to interrupt the time."
SRAT!
General Wei returned the greeting, and went back up to his dark horse.
"I hope this matter is over soon, Councillor Wang," General Wei said in a pleasantry.
CHEW!
General Wei's hand pulled the reins of his horse, and the horse began to walk slowly. The gatekeeper also paid tribute to General Wei. Until the City Center gates are closed again.
Seeing that, General Wei dismissed his horse right at the beggar horde sitting on the edge of the housing estate. Checking them.
But, ...
SRAT!
"Though us, General Wei," the beggars were surprised that General Wei was suddenly watching them one by one.
There was no Yi Hua there. Also, Liu and Huan Ran.
"Where are some of you?" general Wei asked quickly.
One of the beggars replied with a stutter. "S .. I don't know. I don't know!"
Did Yi Hua deliberately obscure their existence?
"Where's the little guy who bumped into me before?" asked General Wei who this time forced.
However, he could not let Yi Hua go with Huan Ran and Liu Xingsheng alone. Huan Ran could definitely protect himself and Liu Xingsheng, but Yi Hua was something different. Plus General Wei felt ...
This guy, why is he messing with my mind?
Whereas Yi Hua was just a proud little guy and liked to lie. Coupled with the attitude of Yi Hua who always took advantage of the people around her. Yi Hua is cunning and must be watched out.
The beggar who was gripped by his shoulder by General Wei replied fearfully. "That is. .. M. ..they went men..broad explore..nya l...aut to sela.tan."
General Wei's face was instantly desperate.
From the word 'widespread sea' we can tell that there is no answer there.
It was not a matter of place, but rather Yi Hua gave the sea as a parable. When the sea is so deep and only part of it has ever been seen and known to man.
Yi Hua, why is this fortune teller so hard to understand?
More than anything ... Yi Hua did not ask General Wei to come with him.
General Wei felt unnecessary.
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