Chapter 3-Warming the Army
They traveled for a few days and finally arrived at Han Country's capital, Xinzheng. They bought the items they needed in the city and asked for information at the same time. Knowing that the Han Country was preparing their troops and seemed to have the intention to start a war, they came to the Han Country's military camp in Xinzheng. The soldiers went forward to check,"This is the Han military camp. What's the matter?”
"What are you doing here?" Sun Bin asked. Are we going to war?"
"This is confidential."
"If there is a war, we would like to help.”
"Don't be silly! Who would like to fight? My big brother is also a soldier in the Wei Kingdom. If we fight, it will become killing each other.”
Sun Bin then said to Fu Ziche,"Senior Brother Fu, it seems like they are going to attack Wei."”
The soldier sighed,"Sigh, I really hope that this war doesn't happen."”
"Something bad is going to happen," Fu Ziche said.
Sun Bin said," This matter has to be resolved. Brother, we have a military matter to discuss with your general."”
"Military affairs?" the soldier asked. Wait here for a moment, I'll go inform the general first.”He told them to wait at the entrance of the camp and went in to report.
After a while, the soldier came back and said,""The general has ordered everyone to follow me!”"Sorry to trouble you, big brother!" Fu Ziche said.”"You're welcome, please!" the soldier said.”He led them into the camp and came to the front of the tent. He reported inside,"General! The visitors are here!"
A person walked out from inside and said,"You can leave!"”The soldiers retreated.
Fu Ziche was the first to step forward and greet him." General, I am the Mohist, Fu Ziche. This is Guigu 'zi's disciple, Sun Bin, and…my sister, Wen Jin."”
"Ah!" the general said. It was an honor to meet the world-famous student of the Mohist and Guigu 'zi. Although you are young, I dare not neglect you. If you have something important to say, please say it.”
"General, you're really sensible. I'll be frank then." According to the rumors in the city, Han Country had the intention to attack Wei Country.”
This general was Han Qian, the son of Han Country's King Han Wuzi. When he heard Fu Ziche's question, he frowned and said,""This…the rumors spread really fast…"
" Just in case," Fu Ziche said," we Mohist practitioners have already prepared the defenses in Daliang City. If Han really attacked Wei, it would be a futile effort.”
" Since you Mohist practitioners have also intervened, I won't hide it from you," Han Qian said." Actually, it was Shu Sangzi who slandered my father, Han Wuzi. He said that as long as we follow his plan, we can take down Daliang, the capital of Wei." My father really believed his words. Shu Mulberry had brought a batch of elite troops that he had trained and boasted that he could use them to attack Wei successfully. The mission I was assigned was to wait for him to succeed in his surprise attack. To be honest, I don't believe that such a simple thing exists in this world. Moreover, I have the help of you Mo practitioners. I will inherit the Han Kingdom in the future. There is no point in participating in such a meaningless war. But I have no choice but to obey orders."
"It seems like…can you tell me where Shu Mulberry's troops are stationed?" Fu Ziche asked.”
"Shu Mulberry's troops are in the ruins of the Shang Dynasty outside the city," Han Qian said. You can see it from the east exit of the camp.”
"Thank you for your cooperation, General. We will think of a way to stop this war."”
Han Qian repeatedly requested for them to leave, and they immediately set off from the east side of the Han camp, heading straight for the ruins of Yinshang.
Upon entering, the first thing they saw was a very beautiful archway. It was very spectacular. In the depths, there was an entrance. The two stone lions in front of the entrance were lively, and they said,"Are these two stone lions? It looks so scary. I'd better leave this place quickly!”Entering from the entrance, he found a secret tunnel entrance. Fu Zi Che said,""Wait, I smell smoke. I'm afraid it's from a trap.”
"There's a trap?" Sun Bin asked. Then what should we do?"
"We'll know after testing it," Fu Ziche said.”
"You're right," Sun Bin said,"but how do we try?"”
Fu Ziche said," There's a branch here. Throw it down and see. If there's a mechanism, it should react!"”As he said that, he threw the branch in. As expected, it triggered the mechanism and the entire branch was burned to black charcoal. Wen Jin was also so frightened that he opened his mouth and stuck out his tongue.
Sun Bin said," There really is a trap down there. It seems that we should be more prepared. At the very least, we have to have something to hide from the fire before we can go down."”
"Something to avoid fire?" I've heard that there's a treasure called the Fire Taming Pearl in the Han Country. It's used by the Han Country's trap designers to crack traps, but…I don't know where to get it.”
" I think it might be nearby," Sun Bin said." Otherwise, if the golem army is hiding inside, how can their contact get in?"”
"That makes sense," Fu Ziche said."Let's look around carefully!”
Wen Jin immediately said," When I just walked in, I noticed that there was a reflection near the tree in front of the archway. Perhaps we can go and look for it."”He turned around and found the Fire Taming Pearl under a big tree near the archway.
They brought the Fire Taming Pearl back to the entrance of the tunnel. It turned out that there were two fire dragons in the tunnel that were spitting fire and blocking their way. Fortunately, they had the Fire Taming Pearl, so they were not burned to death. "I think there must be a mechanism here that can turn off the trap."”
"Then how do we find them?”
"We might be able to find the switch."”
There were four stoves in the middle of the room. Fu Ziche tried to light the four stoves. These four stoves were really the switch of the mechanism. When the four stoves were lit, the two fire dragons stopped spewing fire. They continued to explore the tunnel. As they went deeper, they encountered many golems, but they were all broken by them.
When they reached the bottom of the tunnel, a golem general blocked their way and asked,""Who are you?"
"This golem can talk!" Fu Zi Che said in surprise. This is incredible."
"You're so rude. When someone asks you a question, you actually talk nonsense!”
"Sorry for being rude."
"Humph! I'm the general who commands the army. I don't have time to spend on you nameless soldiers!”
Sun Bin coughed a few times, and the golem general said,"Why are you coughing? Eh, this is…is…"
"What is it?" Sun Bin asked. This is your master's daughter."
"Ah! S-s-sorry, Miss! This lowly one, this lowly one was blind. I didn't know that you had graced me with your presence. If I have offended you in any way, please do, do…"
"Forget it! Forget it! Who are you? What are you doing here?"
"Sir has instructed me to lead the army and hide here, and wait for instructions to act." But this place is too dangerous. Why would Miss come here?”
"Why can't I come? My father sent this assistant to inspect your army and told you to hand it over to him.”
"So it's the senior officer. I, I'll go and tidy up the army first. Please put in a good word for me in front of Daren.”
"I want to see how the army is doing before making a decision."”
"Yes, yes, I'll go and gather the army first. See you all later!”After saying that, the golem general quickly went to gather the army. "Wen Jin, is your father very strict with his subordinates? This general seems very nervous."
"He's probably very afraid of my father! Although I have never seen this general before. But…his voice sounded familiar. Where had she heard it before?”
"Everyone, don't worry!" Sun Bin said. Let's hurry over and see where the army is. Let's think about what to do next!”
The three of them and the golem entered the innermost area together. The golem general had already gathered the entire army. It was really a huge lineup, making the three of them dumbfounded. The golem general reported to Fu Ziche,""Sir, what do you think? We are made up of golems, and each golem has the ability to fight against ten people at once. In addition, we don't need any supplies, and we are immortal. We are an invincible army that humans can't match.”
"Yes!" Fu Ziche said. Very good! Wait here for a moment." Then, the three of them walked to the side and Fu Ziche said,""Sun Bin, what should we do now? With such a large group of golems, how could they let them go out? How can we destroy them all?"
"No, wait…" Sun Bin said. Let's see if we can get control of these troops and then control these mechanical men to guard the Wei border. Not only can we stop Shu Sangzi's plot, but we can also prevent Han from really attacking Wei. What do you think?”
"Brilliant plan!" Fu Ziche said. As expected of the great-grandson of the famous strategist Sun Wu and the disciple of Guigu 'zi. This idea was not bad! Let's give it a try. First, we have to trick the golems into controlling them. I wonder what method he used?”He turned around and said to the golem general,"General, this Young Master Sun is a famous strategist invited by Lord Shu Sang Zi. He is also the direct descendant of the War Saint Sun Wu, Sun Bin. He has specially come to be our military advisor.”
"Aiya, my apologies! My apologies! So it's the famous Sun…Military Advisor. Forgive me for being ignorant, but this is the first time I've heard of your name. However, I really admire War Saint Sun Wu.”
"If you're ignorant, you have to learn more," Fu Ziche said. Alright, I won't waste any more time. Hand the army over to Military Advisor Sun.”
"Ah! Are you going to start? That's right! Sir, I forgot one thing. His Excellency told him that when he sends someone to contact us, he will use a token as a token. Can you show me the token?”
Fu Zi Che thought to himself, Not good!”"Wen Jin, us?"
"What token?" Wen Jin immediately asked. I am the token! Isn't my presence enough proof?"
"Yes, yes! Miss was right. Military Advisor Sun only needed to hold this 'mechanical soldier talismans' and go down the stairs. The soldiers would lead the way and the army could be taken away through the secret passage.”Sun Bin took the commander's seal and went down the stairs to mobilize the soldiers.
"Wen Jin, since the army has been handed over to Sun Bin, let's leave this place!"”"Let's go!" Wen Jin replied. The two of them and the golem turned to leave, but the golem general shouted,""Sir, Miss, wait for me! I'm going back with you to report to the lord.”He chased after her.
"Wen Jin, this is great!" Fu Zi Che said to Wen Jin. Sun Bin had already taken the army away. Even if Shu Mulberry had any more schemes, without this powerful backing, there was nothing he could do!”
Who knew that their words would be heard by the golem general. It immediately rushed in front of the two and said,"What did you say? Weren't you sent by Daren?"
"Oh no, I forgot about this general!" Fu Ziche said in a panic.”
"How dare you lie to me!" the golem general said angrily. I, I…" Then, he attacked them. This golem general was very difficult to deal with. Fortunately, Fuzi Che knew the structure of the golem. He first let the golem and the patterned brocade restrain the golem general. Then, when the golem general showed a gap, he suddenly attacked and hit the golem general's " heart ", instantly disintegrating the golem general. Fu Zi Che heaved a sigh of relief." I really wonder if he has three heads and six arms. He's actually so powerful!"”
"Big Brother Fu!" Wen Jin said. Be careful, I feel that his voice is very familiar. There might be something inside…"
"Alright!" Fu Ziche said. Let me open it and take a look. I'll take off his mask first.”
When Fu Zi Che took off the mask, he found a parrot inside. "It's a swift roc!" Wen Jin said. It was my father's pet and could speak human language very well. No wonder they were so familiar with it.”
"It seems like this parrot is controlling the golem," Fu Zi Che said. Let me take a closer look…I see, not bad! The design was really ingenious. Hmm, its wings were artificial limbs made of mechanisms. How ingenious…It seemed like it was about to wake up!”
The parrot Ji Peng woke up and cried out in pain. Fu Zi Che said,""Hey! Are you alright?"
"Humph! I don't need you to be hypocritical!"
"Swift Peng!" Wen Jin said.
"Young miss, you've really caused me trouble this time!”
"Sigh, Swift Peng, you should fly away!”
"Fly away? Young miss, I've lost my lord's army! How could he just go back like this? No, no, I can't go back like this. I can't explain it to the Lord!”
"What do you want to explain? Anyway, your master is not a good person. Just don't go back to him!”
"What are you talking about? My master takes it upon himself to save the world. Now that the world is in such chaos, who else can come forward and tidy up this situation other than him? I think there's something wrong with your thinking! It's decided then. I'm going to follow you and give you some advice. Besides, it's too dangerous to let the young miss follow you! If Master knew that I lost the army, at least he would take good care of Miss. Perhaps he wouldn't blame me for losing the army! Good! It's settled then."
"Little brother, wait a minute. I said that I would let you go, but I didn't say that I would let you follow us.”
"No! If you don't want me to follow, I'll follow too! There's something wrong with your thinking. You need to be enlightened. Although you say no verbally, you actually need my guidance. It's settled then!"
"Oh my god!"
"Big Brother Fu, just agree to it! It has nowhere to go anyway!"
"Correct!" Ji Peng immediately said. It's not that I don't have a place to go. I sympathize with you guys for walking down the wrong path. In order to prevent you guys from sinking deeper, I hope to help you.”
"Alright!" Fu Ziche said. Alright then! We still have a mission to complete!”Suddenly, the ground shook and Fu Zi Che said in shock,""What happened?"
"After the golem army leaves, the passage on the left will automatically close to prevent anyone from sneaking in," Ji Peng said.”They continued forward and soon left the ruins of Yinshang. When they returned to the Han Country's military camp, Han Qian asked,""How is it going?"
"We've already found Shu Mulberry's vanguard and made arrangements. However, we still need the general's help."”
"Please say it. As long as it's within my ability, I'll definitely do it."”
"General, please delay the time to send out the army as much as possible."”
"How about this? I'll report to my father that I can't get any news about the vanguard, so I'll try not to send out the army."”
"That's great!" Fu Ziche said. There's one more thing I want to ask you, General. Do you know the whereabouts of the Shu Mulberry Seed and the Devil Refining Gourd?”
"After Shu Sangzi instigated my father to succeed, as far as I know…he went to deal with his political enemy, An Ce." As for the Devil Refining Gourd, he had never heard of it. You can go to Shu Mulberry's territory and ask around. But on the way, we have to pass through Dr. Anze's territory. Anze…is a very mean noble. You'd better be careful. Also, the forest on the way was too big. There were also all kinds of bandits hiding in there and doing whatever they wanted. It was too dangerous. I think I might as well send a carriage to send you to your destination.”
"Thank you, General!" Fu Ziche said.
" You've done our country a great favor by avoiding a meaningless war," Han Qian said." This little favor is nothing!"”
"Then it's settled."”
Thus, Han Qian sent a carriage to take them away. The carriage traveled day and night. One day, they came to a forest and stopped to rest. The carriage driver said,"Recently, there have been many bandits ambushing in this forest. We'd better be careful before we go in. Young Master, there seems to be no problem. Let's go!”Just as he was about to get on the car and set off again, a group of people suddenly came. The car driver said in surprise,"Hey! Who…who are you?"
The gang of people said fiercely,"Don't talk so much! Get lost!"
The carriage driver was scared and quickly dodged. Those people surrounded him and Ji Peng shouted,""What a coward." Wen Jin said," How can you blame him? He's just an ordinary person."”
"What's wrong?" Fu Ziche jumped out of the car and asked. Is there anything you need from my horse?"
"No, we're looking for you," said one of the men. Are you nobles?"
"No." Fu Ziche replied.
"You can't hide it from anyone! If he wasn't a noble, why would he wear silk clothes and ride a carriage?”
"That's right!" And you're even glib, tricking our young lady into following you around. You're clearly the kind of useless aristocrat!”
"This bird…"
"You're good at lying," Fu Ziche said hurriedly. If you like it, I can give it to you." "Stop it! I am also a general! Don't treat me like an animal!" "I won't talk nonsense with you. If you have anything to say, can you just say it?”
"We just want to invite you two to the forest, hoping to entertain you."”
"Is there a trap inside?" Fu Ziche asked.”
"No!" the burly man replied. You'll know when you come!"
"Forget it, I'll go and see what you guys are up to." Wen Jin, come down." Wen Jin jumped down from the car and Fu Ziche said,""Please lead the way, everyone." He followed the group of burly men into the forest.
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