Chapter 180 Going to Haizhou
Long Xiaotian calmed himself, took a deep breath, and said slowly: "It's time for this old man to live out his days, but he has been with me for more than ten years. Well, he wants freedom, so I will grant his wish." There was a hint of helplessness and emotion in his tone.
Master Pang is the grandfather of the current emperor. After hearing what Long Xiaotian said, a smile appeared on his face and he nodded slightly to show his agreement. He said softly: "Your Majesty is wise. People say that Eunuch Cao is a bloodthirsty man, but they don't know that he is the most affectionate person." This sentence is both a compliment to Long Xiaotian's decision and an evaluation of Eunuch Cao.
At the same time, Zhan Xiao, who was far away in Haizhou, was experiencing a life-and-death struggle. The battlefield was filled with smoke and the shouts of killing shook the earth.
The battle was extremely brutal and both sides tried their best.
Zhan Xiao led the soldiers to fight the enemy to the death. They marched forward bravely and never retreated. The enemy was numerous and well-armed, but Zhan Xiao was not afraid. He led the way and rushed into the enemy formation, wielding his sword and killing several enemy soldiers in succession. Every time he struck the sword, it brought with it a sharp sword aura that frightened the enemy.
Seeing Zhan Xiao so brave and fearless, the soldiers' morale was boosted, and they followed him to charge into battle. They worked closely together and supported each other, forming a powerful fighting force.
After a fierce battle, victory was finally achieved and the Japanese pirates fled.
Zhan Xiao watched the enemy fleeing in a panic, feeling a sense of accomplishment. He stood up straight, looking forward with a firm gaze, as if announcing his bravery and tenacity to the world. His eyes were full of pride and confidence, and he felt extremely satisfied with the victory of this battle.
However, at this moment, he suddenly felt a sharp pain, his body shook a few times, and finally fell into a pool of blood, unconscious. His face turned pale, his lips turned purple, his eyes were closed, as if he had lost the breath of life.
The soldiers panicked and realized the seriousness of the situation. They quickly helped Zhan Xiao up and took him back to the rear camp. After hearing the news, Mr. Sun hurried back to the camp with his medicine box. His steps were hurried, and his face was full of anxiety and worry.
Mr. Sun walked into the tent and saw Zhan Xiao lying on the bed. He felt heartbroken. He hurriedly asked someone to help Zhan Xiao lie on the bed, then carefully lifted his clothes and carefully examined his wound. When he saw the black blood flowing out, his heart sank and he couldn't help cursing: "Damn it! These Japanese pirates actually used such insidious means!"
Zhan Xiao's face was as pale as paper, he lay motionless on the bed, his eyes were closed, his lips were purple, as if he had lost all vitality. Mr. Sun was busy and nervous, he was flipping through ancient books, trying various herbs and formulas, trying to find a way to detoxify. He knew that time was running out, every minute and every second could determine Zhan Xiao's life or death.
At the same time, Shen Zhi also fell into a nightmare. She dreamed that she was standing in a dark wilderness, surrounded by thick fog. Zhan Xiao was lying quietly on the ground, covered in blood, with empty eyes, as if he had lost his breath. She tried to get closer, but she couldn't move her feet. She could only watch Zhan Xiao's body gradually become cold.
"No!" Shen Zhi sat up suddenly, gasping for breath. She found that her pajamas were soaked with sweat, and her forehead was covered with sweat. This nightmare made her feel extremely scared and uneasy, and she began to worry about Zhan Xiao's safety.
"No, I have to go back right away." Shen Zhi said to herself. She quickly put on her clothes and prepared to rush back to Haizhou. But when she reached the door, she stopped. Now the emperor ordered her to lead the officials of the Ministry of Agriculture to plant potatoes, sweet potatoes and hybrid rice, and she couldn't give up halfway.
Shen Zhi hesitated for a moment, and finally decided to go back to bed and continue sleeping. She knew that she couldn't act impulsively and needed to calm down and think about how to deal with it. She closed her eyes and tried to calm herself down, hoping to fall asleep again and find a solution to the problem.
However, Shen Zhi tossed and turned in bed, unable to fall asleep. The horrible dream kept echoing in her mind, making her unable to rest. She finally couldn't help it, got up, turned on the light, took out a pen and paper, and wrote a letter to Shen:
"Mother, I have to go to Haizhou for something urgent. Please rest assured that I will be back as soon as possible. I love your daughter, Shen Zhi."
After writing the letter, Shen Zhi placed it in a conspicuous place on the table, hoping that his mother would see it first.
Then she wrote another letter to Eunuch Cao, tied the letter to the feet of a carrier pigeon and let it fly away.
After finishing these preparations, Shen Zhi put on her coat and quietly walked out of the room. She went to the stable, took out Xiao Hongzao, got on her horse, and disappeared into the night.
Haizhou is thousands of miles away from Qingzhou Prefecture. If there is no special situation, most people would not choose to go there at this time. But Shen Zhi was extremely anxious. She rode Xiao Hongzao day and night, not daring to slack off. Fortunately, Xiao Hongzao has been nourished by the spiritual spring water in the space during this period, and has abundant physical strength and is tireless. Despite this, it still took them five full days to reach Haizhou.
The weather in Haizhou is now hotter than in Qingzhou, which is extremely unfavorable for Zhan Xiao's recovery. Shen Zhi was extremely anxious and worried about his safety all the way.
After asking around, Shen Zhicai finally arrived outside the Haizhou military camp. He saw flags flying in the camp, but the soldiers looked nervous and uneasy. After asking around, he learned that since Zhan Xiao was injured and fell unconscious in the last battle, there has been no suitable general in the army to command the battle, which made the soldiers feel anxious and confused.
Shen Zhi stood at the entrance of the camp, feeling extremely anxious. She knew that time was running out and she had to see Zhan Xiao as soon as possible. However, due to Zhan Xiao's serious injuries and the fact that there was no one in command, the soldiers did not dare to let a stranger into the camp easily. They were worried that the enemy would take the opportunity to sneak in and bring greater threats to the camp.
At this moment, Shen Zhi suddenly saw Zhan Liu hurriedly coming out of the camp, with a trace of anxiety and worry on his face, as if there was something important to deal with.
"Zhan Liu!" Shen Zhi waved excitedly at Zhan Liu, hoping to get his attention.
Zhan Liu heard someone calling his name, stopped, and looked at Shen Zhi in confusion. He stared at Shen Zhi for a long time, but still couldn't remember who this person was. After all, Shen Zhi had been wearing men's clothes all the way to make it easier to walk, and his facial features had also been modified, which was very different from his previous image.
"I don't even recognize you?" Shen Zhi said helplessly.
Zhan Liu was moved when he heard this familiar voice, and he looked at Shen Zhi carefully. He finally found that although his appearance had changed, his unique temperament and eyes could not be concealed.
"It's Miss Shen!" Zhan Liu was overjoyed and almost jumped up with excitement. He didn't expect Shen Zhi to show up at this time, and his heart was filled with surprise and gratitude.
That’s great. Miss Shen is a skilled doctor. With her here, the general can be saved.