Rebirth: The Journey of an Heiress novel Chapter 791

Chapter 791: Chapter 788: A Thousand Autumns_1

Zhao Sheng heard Bai Qingyan’s words, and the last trace of worry in his heart disappeared completely. He even felt grateful to Bai Qingyan, his eyes slightly hot. From the bottom of his heart, he thanked Bai Qingyan for speaking to him in the form of an oath, thoroughly dispelling his guilt for the people of Daliang, whom the Zhao family had protected for generations.

He rose and bowed deeply to Bai Qingyan again. "On behalf of the people of Daliang, I thank the Princess of Zhen. Please give me some more time. I will surely persuade the other commanders. After all, the families of our commanders are in Hancheng, and we cannot be without concerns."

Bai Qingyan nodded. "General Zhao, do your best without forcing yourself!"

With Zhao Sheng joining the Jin Kingdom’s army, Liu Hong and Bai Qingyan had a clearer understanding of the situation in Liuzhou.

At this moment, Zhao Sheng was sitting in Liu Hong’s command tent, recounting all he knew about the situation ahead in Liuzhou City to the generals of the Jin Kingdom.

The epidemic within Liuzhou City was not particularly severe. The magistrates of Liuzhou had ordered the infected people to be isolated outside the city in a Taoist temple, dispatching officials and Immortal Masters to care for them together.

Naturally... those concerned that their infected family members were not receiving proper care would follow them. Few children followed the elderly to the Taoist temple, but many mothers followed their young children there.

Lin Kangle heard this and sneered. "As they say, ’Better to follow a begging mother than a rich father.’"

Lin Kangle, being of humble birth, had terrible memories of a father who abandoned him and his mother. He utterly despised fathers who ignored their children’s lives and deaths.

Zhao Sheng cupped his hands towards Liu Hong and Bai Qingyan. "In my opinion, the urgent task is to first send soldiers to the Taoist temple and deliver the medicine so that more people can receive timely treatment. This action will let the people and soldiers within Liuzhou City know that the Jin Army will not enter the city to loot and kill but will instead save the people. In this way... I may be able to persuade General Yang Wuce, who guards Liuzhou, to open the gates, allowing us to enter Liuzhou without a fight."

Liu Hong heard Zhao Sheng’s words and turned to look at Bai Qingyan. "Princess of Zhen, what do you think? Can General Zhao’s plan work?"

"Just afraid that delivering the medicine would benefit Daliang. Daliang would then have the capability to gather more soldiers to fight against ours!" Lin Kangle did not quite agree.

"First, let the soldiers escort the officials to the Taoist temple. Treating the civilians is the priority. I will personally write to the Crown Prince, explaining the reasons for our actions." Bai Qingyan looked at Liu Hong. "We are all generals. We know that the purpose of fighting is to protect and ensure the safety of the civilians. The soldiers guarding the city gate do so to ensure the lives of the people within. The general defending Liuzhou City will not want to see the people inside die from the epidemic one by one! To win without fighting is the best strategy. I believe General Zhao’s plan is feasible!"

Zhao Sheng, kneeling behind the table, tightened his hands. He admitted that suggesting this plan was somewhat selfish. He wanted to save as many people in Liuzhou as possible. An epidemic claimed lives... and delaying a day would mean more deaths.