Words Strategize for the World

"Where is Prefect Liu?"

Once outside the city, Fang Hao suddenly remembered the culprit.

When Fang Hao asked, everyone looked at each other blankly, having no idea where this Prefect Liu had ended up.

At this moment, Lai Fengwu, who was walking at the back, suddenly said, "He... I killed him."

Upon hearing of Liu Juncheng's murder, Fang Hao could no longer clarify his previous questions. This left him somewhat disappointed, but fortunately, they had already escaped Hexia County, and no matter what conspiracies might arise, he was no longer afraid.

After a moment of surprise, Fang Hao said, "Well done! Traitors who betrayed their country, well done!"

Fang Hao agreed, and those around him immediately echoed. It wasn't to flatter Fang Hao, but because Prefect Liu had caused tonight's fierce battle. This battle not only caused many people in Hexia County to lose their homes, but also cost them many brothers.

War inevitably results in injuries and deaths; this is unavoidable.

However, the cruelty of a war is not only the bloodshed and corpses on the battlefield, but also the depletion of a people's vitality, creativity, and deeper potential.

A gentle breeze blew, carrying a slight chill. Fang Hao savored the tranquility of the night. Suddenly, he felt a deep longing for his parents in the other world.

That world was simply paradise.

He lived in the Dragon Kingdom. People worked diligently and conscientiously, striving to make their lives better; young people worked hard and pursued wealth, also in order to make life better for those they loved and those who loved them.

That world had no killing, only beauty.

For a moment, Fang Hao's thoughts were racing, and he thought about many, many things.

He thought of his mother in this world, of Lanxi, of Fang Yue and Zhao Tong, and of everything he had experienced since he transmigrated here.

All of this gradually matured him and brought him unprecedented life experiences.

These experiences enriched his knowledge and experience, but also left him feeling lost.

The peaceful nation of Chi was forcibly bound to the war machine by the hegemonic nation, forced to fight a war it was destined to lose.

If the Blazing Kingdom loses the war, what will be the outcome?

The destruction of a nation?

This result was definitely not what Fang Hao wanted.

It's not that Fang Hao only wanted to be a lazy landlord or official, but he also wanted to put his knowledge to good use.

He may not be able to benefit humanity or the world, but he can benefit a particular region.

The current war between the two kingdoms of Ba and Chi has left Fang Hao feeling lost and uncertain about the future.

"My lord, listen..."

Fang Hao was so engrossed in thinking that he didn't know how far he had walked. Suddenly, Tian Ming came up to Fang Hao, patted him on the shoulder, and said...

Lost in thought and not yet reacting, Fang Hao quickly asked Tian Ming, who had patted him, "Huh? Tian Ming, what's wrong?"

"My lord, there's a sound coming from behind us."

Seeing Fang Hao and Tian Ming stop, Yuan Kang quickly ran to their side. He happened to overhear Tian Ming's words and asked, "What was that sound? I didn't hear it."

Yuan Kang is carefree and a brave, resourceful individual. Tian Ming, on the other hand, is a clever archer who is adept at seizing opportunities. Furthermore, he knows how to think things through when faced with a situation.

Fang Hao trusted that Tian Ming wouldn't speak carelessly, so he asked him, "What was that sound? Where did it come from?"

After a moment's thought, Tian Ming said, "My lord, I can't quite describe what the sound was. I only heard a rumbling sound. The sound was very faint and came from the northwest."

Upon hearing this, Fang Hao immediately realized something was wrong. They were currently traveling southwest along the official road, which led towards Taoshan Prefecture. The sounds coming from the northwest were undoubtedly from the army of the Ba Kingdom originating from Hexia County.

So he said somewhat urgently, "Tian Ming, listen carefully again, and make sure you don't misunderstand."

He had always wondered why Commander Li hadn't sent anyone to pursue them.

Was the sound Tian Ming heard from the army? Were they finally coming?

Regardless of whether it was the army of the Hegemon Kingdom or not, Fang Hao would always ask Tian Ming to listen carefully again.

If it's the army of the Hegemon Kingdom, then we must get out of there beforehand. Fang Hao believed that even if it really was the army of the Hegemon Kingdom, they wouldn't have too many people.

As long as they hide in the forests on both sides of the official road, in the pitch-black night, the Ba Kingdom's army will have no way of finding them.

Of course, if it's already daylight, then it's hard to say.

Seeing Tian Ming listening intently without moving, Fang Hao pressed his hand down, signaling everyone to be quiet.

After a while, Tian Ming stirred slightly and said to Fang Hao, "My lord, I can hear it very clearly now. There is indeed a rumbling sound coming from the northwest."

If Tian Ming is so certain that a sound is coming from the northwest, then it must be true.

This must be the army of the Hegemon Kingdom. They arrived so quickly.

"Can you tell how far away we are from here by sound?"

Fang Hao guessed that Tian Ming couldn't tell how far away the Ba Kingdom's army was, but he still asked anyway, unwilling to give up.

"My lord, we can't tell from the sound. But judging from the sound we're hearing now, it's at least 5 kilometers away from us."

The fact that he was able to obtain such detailed information was beyond Fang Hao's expectations.

"Good job, Tian Ming." Tian Ming had anticipated a crisis, so Fang Hao patted him on the shoulder without hesitation to encourage him.

Fang Hao patted Tian Ming on the shoulder in agreement, which made Yuan Kangyou jealous. So he asked, "Tian Ming, tell me what that sound you heard was."

Tian Ming glared at him, then looked at Fang Hao and said, "I guess it's the Ba Kingdom cavalry."

Upon hearing Tian Ming say that it was the cavalry of the Ba Kingdom, Yuan Kang and the soldiers surrounding him instantly felt uneasy, and many of them suddenly became depressed.

Having just escaped the tiger's den, now they've encountered another vicious wolf. How unlucky could they be?

This was truly terrible for the soldiers below who were risking their lives.

The battle had already exhausted them, and now it was almost dawn. They were hungry and tired.

Seeing that things were not going well, Fang Hao immediately glared at Yuan Kang, then stepped forward, spreading his hands to disperse the crowd, and said, "Brothers of Liangjiang County, do you remember a few days ago? That day, the Ba Kingdom released water from upstream to flood Liangjiang County, causing the entire city to perish in the flood. Do you remember?"

Fang Hao spoke in a low, even deliberately subdued tone, in order to remind the somewhat demoralized soldiers of Liangjiang County of that unforgettable scene.

Fang Hao believed that anger was better than despair.

Under the night sky, the chirping of insects never stopped.

"Waaah..."

Two breaths later, Fang Hao heard a sobbing sound. After a while, the sobbing grew louder and louder.

Hearing these men's cries, Fang Hao felt an overwhelming pang of sorrow. They were not only bleeding, but now they were also shedding tears.

Fang Hao did not interrupt them. Although the killing intent was constantly approaching from behind, he was willing to give them some time.

"What are you crying about? The cavalry of the Hegemon Kingdom is coming. We'll just drive them back. Who's coming with me? We're going to fight them right now."

Yuan Kang's words were somewhat impassioned, but also tinged with tears.

That idiot Yuan Kang, how could he possibly fight back?

Fang Hao immediately chimed in, saying, "Yuan Kang is right, crying is useless. A man can bleed, but he will never shed tears."

"I told you about the flooding of the two rivers so that you would remember: it was the Hegemon Kingdom that caused our wives and children to be separated, our families to be destroyed, and we must never forget it. Now the Hegemon Kingdom's cavalry is right behind us. We cannot lose heart. We must survive, and then we can take revenge."

The group of men were filled with indignation. They wiped away their tears and shouted, "Sir, why don't you lead us back now? We are not afraid of bloodshed or death!"