dmims Chapter 131 Blue Phoenix Seriously Injured
Chapter 131 Blue Phoenix Seriously Injured
Qian Xiangzu hesitated for a moment upon hearing this: "That depends on how many Jin soldiers there are, and also on the morale of our soldiers..."
Before he could finish speaking, Huang Yaoshi stepped forward and interrupted him: "As long as there are enough provisions, not only will we be able to defend against the Jurchens, but we'll also be able to launch a northern expedition and achieve great merit!"
Qian Xiangzu's face flushed red and then turned pale, but he dared not say anything more in front of Zhao Yu.
Lei Xiaoyou promptly stepped forward to remind him: "Your Majesty, even if we have provisions, we must not rashly advance. The Jurchens are fierce and brave; if we wish to recover lost territory, we will need many years of planning."
"Indeed, Lord Lei's words are a wise and experienced strategy for governing the country."
Zhao Yu looked at Lei Xiaoyou: "Minister Lei, I entrust the matter of provisions to you. Make sure to distribute the grain as soon as possible to stabilize the morale of the army. As for the Northern Expedition, I will plan it carefully and will not act rashly."
"Your subject obeys the decree," Lei Xiaoyou replied respectfully.
At this moment, he was completely convinced of the young emperor's abilities.
After appeasing the officials, Zhao Yu left Huang Yaoshi alone, and the two walked side by side on the path outside the granary.
"Brother Huang, you've worked hard. I'm sorry you had to suffer because of the affairs of the court."
"It's nothing."
Huang Yaoshi shook his head, a rare smile appearing on his face: "This is also a valuable experience. Through this tempering, I have gained a deeper understanding. Although my skills have not improved, I have created several new moves. If you have time in the future, I hope Your Majesty will not hesitate to teach me."
Zhao Yu laughed heartily: "Then I'll be waiting to learn from Brother Huang's skills."
After some casual conversation, the two got down to business.
"This is just the first batch of provisions; more will be delivered in succession. Go ahead and do your job without worry. Whoever dares to delay military operations, just report it to me, and I will handle it."
"Alright!" Huang Yaoshi nodded, his eyes filled with fighting spirit.
With ample supplies as his backing, he was finally able to unleash his full potential and realize his ambitions.
After giving a few more instructions on official matters, Zhao Yu did not linger any longer.
After bidding farewell to Huang Yaoshi, he had a sudden thought and disappeared again in the Southern Song Dynasty.
Beijing, during the Ming Dynasty.
Zhao Yu's figure appeared silently in his bedroom.
His expression changed as soon as he entered the door.
A faint smell of blood drifted into his nose on the wind.
Zhao Yu walked quickly to the bedside and saw Lan Fenghuang lying on the bed, her face as pale as paper and a trace of blood at the corner of her mouth.
Her clothes were stained with a lot of blood, indicating that she had suffered serious injuries.
"Master Lan!"
Zhao Yu's heart tightened, and he quickly stepped forward to carefully help Lan Fenghuang up.
Upon touching her, one could feel that her body was light and airy. Her once rosy cheeks were now completely bloodless, and there was still blood on the corner of her mouth. She looked extremely weak.
"Where...where did you go?"
Lan Fenghuang struggled to open her eyes, her voice barely a whisper: "Why didn't you wait until I died before you came back?"
Before she could finish speaking, she coughed violently, and a mouthful of bright red blood splattered onto Zhao Yu's clothes.
"Don't speak!"
Zhao Yu's heart tightened, and he quickly picked her up and placed her on the bed: "Sit down, I'll heal your wounds first. With me here, you won't die."
As he spoke, he began to use his inner strength to heal her injuries.
But Lan Fenghuang held his hand tightly and shook her head: "No need. I know my own injuries. I'm afraid I can't recover now. There are some things I must tell you now, or it will be too late."
"What nonsense are you talking about!" Zhao Yu said urgently, "With my skills, even if the King of Hell himself came, I could pull you back from the brink of death! Let go of me and let me heal your injuries!"
Lan Fenghuang, however, still refused to let go, saying to herself, "Today, the Divine Sect's stronghold in the capital was attacked. I was there inquiring about news in the martial arts world, and I was implicated as well."
"A group of men in black have arrived, all masked and skilled with longswords. Their martial arts styles are diverse, representing various schools and sects, not from the same group. However, each of them is extremely ruthless, with every move potentially fatal; they are no ordinary people, so you must be careful."
Seeing that she was determined not to cooperate with the treatment, Zhao Yu had no choice but to hold her cold hand in return: "Okay, I'll listen to you. Take your time, I'm listening."
"They are not enemies of the Divine Cult," Lan Fenghuang coughed twice and continued, "If they were mortal enemies of the Divine Cult, there would be no need for them to hide. That stronghold has been spreading rumors for you these past few days; they are after you."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Yu frowned deeply.
Is he after me? His martial arts style is chaotic, his attacks are ruthless, and he's hiding his true intentions...
In the world of Swordsman, he didn't offend many people.
Yu Canghai of the Qingcheng Sect is dead; the remaining members are no longer a threat.
With Dongfang Bubai already beheaded, the Sun Moon Cult is probably too busy dealing with Ren Woxing to bother with us.
That leaves only Zuo Lengchan of the Songshan School.
Zuo Lengchan was determined to annex the Five Mountains Sword Sects and dominate the martial arts world.
He killed Dongfang Bubai and became the new number one in the world, and then made the Songshan Sect lose face at Liu Zhengfeng's retirement ceremony.
It's understandable that Zuo Lengchan wanted to get rid of him.
Moreover, in the original novel, Zuo Lengchan did indeed keep a large number of desperados under his command, all of whom were skilled underworld figures recruited from the martial arts world.
These people possessed a wide range of martial arts skills, were ruthless, and acted without any scruples.
This matches the description of Lan Fenghuang perfectly.
"It's the Songshan Sect," Zhao Yu said with certainty. "It must be Zuo Lengchan. No one else has the motive or the ability to do this."
Lan Fenghuang nodded thoughtfully: "The Songshan Sect? There have been reports these past few days that the Songshan Sect's movements are unclear. It seems they have actually headed north to the capital."
"Zuo Lengchan is a cunning and shrewd man with a deep mind. He has been able to hold the position of leader of the Five Mountains Sword Alliance for so many years, so he is no easy opponent. Even if you are the best in the world, you must be careful and cautious, and never be careless."
"I know." Zhao Yu nodded. "Don't worry, I'll be careful. Now, can I treat your injuries?"
As he spoke, he began to help Lan Fenghuang sit up.
"No rush."
Lan Fenghuang shook her head again, looking intently at Zhao Yu: "I have one last question for you."
"In your heart, have you ever... cough cough... ever felt romantic feelings for me?"
Seeing Lan Fenghuang's miserable coughing, Zhao Yu's heart softened. At this point, how could he possibly say something against his conscience?
He nodded emphatically: "Yes, of course. Ever since I first saw you in the bamboo forest that day, I've been captivated by you. The charm of a Miao woman is far more striking than that of Ren Yingying beside you."
Lan Fenghuang forced a smile: "Ahem, don't let the Holy Maiden hear you say that."
"So what if I heard her?" Zhao Yu replied seriously. "Even if she were here, I would still say the same thing."
A hint of joy flashed in Lan Fenghuang's eyes. She raised her hand and gently touched Zhao Yu's cheek: "We Miao people dare to love and hate. Ever since I followed you to the capital, I have also taken a liking to you."