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Wang Xiang's face revealed an ugly smile; both of his younger brothers had died, and how could he still smile happily? It was all related to White-Faced Qin Feng.
His Third Brother was killed by bandits' stray arrows while escorting him to Taiyuan. If it weren't for his cowardly demeanor, he would have definitely stayed in Tokyo City and not returned.
His Second Brother was punished to kneel for two hours, and with nowhere to vent his resentment, he turned to alcohol. He didn't go to bury the explosives and was then suddenly attacked and killed by the Jin Army, even having his head severed.
Seeing the state of his two brothers was simply unbearable! They looked unrecognizable, covered in blood.
He cursed Qin Feng inwardly, saying, "Qin Feng, you Bai Lian! You caused the deaths of my two brothers. I initially didn't want to kill you, but I can no longer tolerate this. I will definitely not let you live; it's either you die or I die."
His eyes also revealed a murderous intent, though he did not express it more overtly, waiting for some good news.
Some Generals were holding white porcelain teapots, drinking tea, while others had already put them down, looking somewhat flustered and starting to murmur among themselves about something unknown.
Qin Feng also picked up a white porcelain teapot and took a couple of sips, finding the taste quite pleasant and lingering.
He heard them whispering nearby but couldn't quite catch what they were saying; it seemed somewhat mysterious and concerning.
Wang Bin was also an Old General and certainly understood the psychology of these subordinates. Although Wang Xiang had not been transferred for long, he knew some things about him.
On the surface, he appeared amiable and broad-minded, not one to hold grudges against others.
But in reality, he was very narrow-minded and greedy for wealth and pleasure. He had already been extorting money from some common people; he was truly a mediocre general.
It would be better if some matters remained hidden; it was best if he did not cause trouble for Qin Feng. This brother had already accepted that and did not wish for him to get into trouble.
He said, "Wang Xiang! Qin Feng is considered your relative; he married your cousin. The previous generation had a poor relationship, so you cannot bully him anymore. Your brothers' matters are really unrelated to him. I hope you prioritize the bigger picture over family matters."
Wang Xiang trembled at these words; his body shook violently as the murderous intent on his face intensified! It seemed like he was about to explode!
This old man really knew how to meddle; how could he intrude into family matters? It was truly unbearable.
His face first twitched, showing a look of anger, but he was forced to suppress it, trying to return to a normal expression.
He said, "General Wang, rest assured, my brother's matter has nothing to do with him. It is entirely their own doing and has no relation to Qin Brother. I will not seek revenge, so you can relax."
He then laughed heartily, pretending to be happy and dismissing the past events as unimportant.
The nearby generals were somewhat confused, unsure if he was genuine or just pretending, as he seemed quite pleased.
Seeing him like this, Qin Feng replied, "Thank you, brother! I feel very guilty about the matters concerning my two brothers, but it really has nothing to do with me. Once I return to the capital, I will definitely ask the emperor for merit."
"I will ensure that my two brothers receive a grand burial and will do my utmost to reward them. Their family will also be well taken care of."
He appeared sincere, truly thinking this way, and all grudges were set aside!
Suppressing his inner anger and murderous intent, he still maintained a kind demeanor.
Wang Xiang said, "Qin Brother understands this; that is truly wonderful. We all serve the Great Song Dynasty, and casualties are inevitable. It is an honor for both brothers to sacrifice for the country."
He then thought of his two younger brothers who had grown up alongside him; they had actually died! Unable to contain his pain any longer, tears streamed down his face.
He began to cry loudly in his chair, completely losing control.
Wang Bin saw this; his loyalty to the Great Song Dynasty and his pain for his brothers truly moved him!
He said, "General Wang Xiang's loyalty is evident day and night! We serve the Great Song Dynasty together to defeat the Jurchens and bring glory to our Great Song."
The other generals nearby were also touched; it seemed he was genuinely loyal to the Song Dynasty as they shouted, "Defeat the Jurchens and bring glory to our Great Song! Glory to our Great Song!"
Wang Xiang, who was still crying, wiped away the tears streaming down his face. He thought of his two deceased younger brothers—blood is thicker than water; they were truly family! It was indeed very painful.
A strange smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. They really believed that I would settle my grievances with Bai Lian; that was absolutely impossible. I would definitely make him pay.
As for serving the Great Song Dynasty, it would depend on the situation! If Taiyuan really couldn't hold out any longer, then we would flee.
After a while, Wang Bin saw that Wang Xiang had also cried enough and wiped away the tears from his face with a handkerchief, stabilizing his emotions.
He waved his hand, and one of the Imperial Guards in red armor took out a map and placed it on the table.
It was the yellow map seen at the Post Station yesterday afternoon, which had many Black Flags and Red Pieces marked on it.
He said, "Having dealt with some personal matters, it's time to discuss serious business. According to the previous Battle Report, last night, Jin Bing launched an attack from the areas mostly occupied by Zhongshan. Although they were defeated, Zhongshan is on the verge of collapse; most areas have fallen."
"Generals, let's discuss your opinions! Should we send troops to rescue Zhongshan and defend it, or should we continue to hold Taiyuan City and block the main force of the Jin Army?"
The others nearby, dressed as Black Armored Generals and wearing heavy helmets, began to panic and whispered among themselves, discussing their thoughts.
It seemed they were trying to reach a unified response while asking for opinions from those around them.
Qin Feng did not respond; he was not a general! Of course, he hadn't thought about how to answer.
He looked at the long yellow map on the table and recalled how it looked yesterday afternoon, with many Black Flags representing the main force of the Jin Army.
By yesterday afternoon, quite a few black flags had already surrounded Zhongshan, encircling more than half of it.
It was clear that many Jin Army troops had appeared there, surrounding most of Zhongshan and making it feel like it could not hold out much longer.
Now looking at that area, there were even more Black Flags appearing; the parts surrounding Zhongshan had increased significantly. It seemed like it was about to be captured.
It was estimated that it wouldn't hold out for long; Zhongshan would likely fall in a very short time.
The generals nearby were also discussing, looking quite anxious.
Wang Bin sighed a couple of times. What was wrong with these generals? Did they have to be so flustered just to express their opinions and discuss among themselves?
He said, "Liu Ding, share your thoughts. Should we go to rescue Zhongshan City or hold our ground in Taiyuan City?"
Liu Ding glanced sideways a couple of times, his expression somewhat off! One of the generals next to him was also speaking, seemingly hinting at him.
He simply turned his body completely to the right, appearing indifferent.
His eyes looked particularly spirited, carrying a hint of majesty and killing intent.
He said, "Report, General. The soldiers in Zhongshan are our brothers. Although most areas have been occupied, we should go to their rescue. Otherwise, when we are surrounded, who will come to save us?"
The general next to him fell silent; this guy was indeed as stubborn as General Wang Bin, seemingly aware of what would happen next!
Wang Bin burst into laughter, looking very pleased, and stroked his several centimeters long black beard.
"Liu Ding is truly one of my great generals; he understands my heart! Although Zhongshan is surrounded, they are our brothers. How can we not save our own brothers? We must send troops for rescue, and we need to send a fearless general. It must be you, Liu Ding."
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