Pathological Trapping - Chap 118
Li Dezhuang is now just glad that he didn’t say anything that couldn’t be broadcast.
Liu Zhuangshi was puzzled. “Since Brother Ji likes His Majesty, why did he tear up the letter? If His Majesty knew, he would be sad…”
Li Dezhuang held the last page of the letter.
”Don’t you find it strange?”
Men like men.
General Liu found it strange.
The little straight boy raised by an older straight man is so accepting?
Liu Zhuangshi frowned in confusion.
”Some people like mountains, some people like water. Some people like sweet, some people like salty. I like Yanmen Pass, and the high officials in the capital love the capital.
The scenery we like, the places we love, the tastes we like can all be different, and the people we like can naturally be different too.”
Li Dezhuang was slightly stunned.
I didn’t expect this child to think like this.
It’s really great that he doesn’t think he’s weird.
Liu Zhuangshi: “It’s not easy to meet someone you like and who also likes you. Why did Guard Li tear up the letter so resolutely?”
Li Dezhuang looked at Liu Zhuangshi calmly, “Shi’er, there are many precious and important things in life. Love is not the only one.”
He paused, “I choose freedom.”
Li Yu did indeed leave Yanmen Pass.
Li Dezhuang originally thought that Li Yu had brought the news back. There would be some action in the capital, such as threatening him with General Liu’s family at Yanmen Pass, or threatening him that if he didn’t go back, Mu Jian would not attend the court, or someone would tie him up, take him back, and hide him in the basement, etc.
But there was nothing, the capital was peaceful and quiet.
The only change is that the emperor issued more decrees to Yanmen Pass.
There would be some personal messages in every letter. There would be a personal letter to Li Dezhuang.
He talked about his recent situation, saying that he thought of him when he looked at the clouds in the sky, and that he would also think of him when he saw the flowers in the lotus pond.
Li Dezhuang put all the letters in the box and folded them one by one.
But I never sent a reply.
When the new year was coming to an end, an imperial edict came from the capital, saying that the emperor was grateful for the hard work of the general’s mansion and gave them food.
Li Dezhuang was given more than a dozen food boxes, which contained snacks and cold dishes that he could not eat at the border.
Not only that, the emperor also allocated a large sum of money to the general’s mansion as a reward.
But in the letter to Li Dezhuang, there was a line.
——I have money, don’t make yourself suffer.
The next year, when spring came at Yanmen Pass, Staff Officer Ji of the General’s Mansion received a secret order, asking him to hand over the 5,000 elite soldiers he had trained to Liu Yong.
Over the past year, Liu Yong has been lurking at the border between Yanmen Pass and the Yi people, gathering information and studying the terrain.
The soldiers trained by Li Dezhuang were prepared for Liu Yong. Now they were going to mobilize the troops, and they must fight. They were well prepared, but the Yi people were the first to take action.
Yanmen Pass was strategically located, and if they could take it, they could march straight into the heart of the country. But the Yi people did not do that, and it was Weicheng that was attacked.
Liu Zhuangshi stood in front of the sand table, a teenager in his teens, wearing armor. Although his face was a bit childish, his brows were full of domineering aura.
”The Yi tribe attacked Weicheng by surprise. What is there in Weicheng? Is it something they must fight for?”
Li Dezhuang looked at the sand table and was equally confused.
In terms of strategic location, Yanmen Pass must be the one to be attacked.
If we talk about a surprise attack, we should attack Maicheng and cut off their food supplies.
This Weicheng is neither up nor down. Even if it is conquered, it is only a city. It will not be of any benefit in the future. Why?
Li Dezhuang clenched his hands hanging at his sides.
Could it be that Liu Yong was discovered?
Over the past year, the news of Liu Yong’s death spread throughout the Yi people, fueling their arrogance.
There were no major wars, but there were constant small wars. There were clashes here and there.
If the Yi people discovered Liu Yong, they would kill him as soon as possible!
Soon, the military report was submitted.
Although the Yi tribe attacked Weicheng, for some reason, Weicheng was prepared. Not only did the Yi tribe’s plan fail, but they also beat them to a pulp.
When Deputy General Zhao heard this, he was delighted.
”Good fellow! General Meng from Weicheng is no pushover! I underestimated him in the past!”
Liu Zhuangshi: “At present, the Yi tribe has not achieved success, but it will be of great benefit to us in the future!”
Deputy General Zhao was so excited that he could not contain himself. “Yes, yes, yes! Oh my! The Thirteen Prefectures of Youyun that Old Liu has been talking about for half his life are about to be taken back!”
Liu Zhuangshi was also excited.
He must fulfill his father’s last wish!
The young man clenched his fists and made up his mind secretly, but when he turned around, he saw Li Dezhuang frowning.
”Brother Ji, what’s wrong?”
Li Dezhuang said, “I always feel like something is wrong. The Yi people should attack us first. We have already evacuated the people in the city and are ready for a bloody battle. Why would they go to Weicheng?”
What exactly attracts them to Weicheng?
Deputy General Zhao: “Damn it! Is there some conspiracy? Making a feint to the east and attacking in the west?!”
Li Dezhuang thought: It’s possible. Then Yanmen Pass must be prepared for battle!
”Report——”
A soldier rushed in from outside with an urgent military report in his hand.
”There’s a secret report!”
Liu Zhuangshi stepped forward and opened the parchment.
This is the handwriting of Deputy General Zhao of Weicheng.
He only took a quick look and quickly closed it, looking at Li Dezhuang in shock.
Li Dezhuang was inexplicably nervous as well.
”What’s wrong?”
Liu Zhuangshi waved his hand to signal the soldiers to retreat, and walked quickly to Li Dezhuang, lowering his voice, “Your Majesty is in Weicheng!”
Chapter 92: Don’t Tell Your Majesty That I’m Here
