After a long journey, the Chu army came to a place called Scorpion Ridge. It was only three or four days away from Nanzheng, and Fan Zhong saw that this place was condescending and close to the water source for easy repair, so he ordered the army to temporarily set up camp here.

After the last time the Chu army was in distress, it was obviously a lot more careful, and the guard in charge of monitoring changed the guard every other hour, for fear that the Shu army would attack again.

After settling down, Fan Zhong went to visit Lu Shaoyang, and when he saw that his complexion was much better, he didn't ask anything more, but just ordered a few more people to take care of him, which was actually just to add a few more surveillance eyeliners.

It was night, and after dinner, most of the Chu army went to sleep. Xue Yi put on a brocade robe and walked out of the big tent, facing a round of bright moon, and sang the Chu song again.

The singing voice is tactful, as if mixed with a trace of sorrow, that sorrow is not only to pour out the pain of the expedition people leaving their homeland, but also to tell the pent-up resentment in his heart, as for what Xue Yi is resentful, only he knows.

The soldiers sent by Fan Zhong to monitor Lu Shaoyang took a nap early, and they didn't hear anyone singing in the wasteland at all, but Lu Shaoyang heard it. He knew that it was Xue Yi singing, so he got up and walked out.

Sure enough, in the silent place, he saw Xue Yi, his handsome face was gilded with a layer of silver by the moonlight, looking solemn and sad.

"Why don't you sleep so late?" Lu Shaoyang asked.

"I can't sleep, come out for a walk. Can't you sleep too? Xue Yi said.

"I'm just curious, you're a strange person." Lu Shaoyang said.

"Am I strange? I think you're weirder than I am. I asked Zhong Lihao to send you away that day, but why did you come back? ”

"Because I don't want to owe someone a favor." Lu Shaoyang replied.

"Fool! In this way, you will lose the chance to escape, and it will be difficult to realize your wishes. ”

"No, what I'm going to do will come true!" Lu Shaoyang said.

"Maybe, but it may cost more." Xue Yi sighed.

Lu Shaoyang shook his head and said, "I'm not afraid to pay the price, because there are some things that are worth sacrificing." ”

"What will make you sacrifice? Is it just for revenge? Xue Yi asked.

"For now." Lu Shaoyang Road.

Xue Yi walked over and patted Lu Shaoyang's shoulder and said, "Listen to my advice, it's not worth it." ”

"Oh? How would you know it's not worth it? Lu Shaoyang suddenly became more curious about the person in front of him.

Xue Yi smiled and said, "Because my father was also killed, I can feel the pain in your heart." ”

"Don't you want revenge, then?" Lu Shaoyang asked.

"I ever thought about it." Xue Yi said: "But that was a long time ago, and what I want more now is to win this war, only in this way can I glorify my ancestors." ”

"Is it more important to honor your ancestors than revenge? Are you willing to let your father's killer get away with it? Lu Shaoyang asked again.

"Getting away with it?" Xue Yi suddenly smiled bitterly and said, "The person who killed my father is the law and the sky, and he is my loyal king." ”

"What? The king of Chu killed your father? Lu Shaoyang was taken aback and said, "Do you still want to be loyal to such a king?" Are you crazy? ”

"No, I'm not crazy." Xue Yi said: "You don't understand the reason. My father was originally the crown prince of Chu and was respected. Originally, our Xue family could be glorious for several generations, but there were unforeseen circumstances, and the prince was framed for rebellion because of his radical actions and fantasy of reforming the government, and was finally exiled. All of the prince's cronies were implicated, and my father was no exception. Our Xue family, except for me, was all imprisoned and tortured. My father also died in prison with hatred in his heart, and he died without turning a blind eye. His last wish before his death was to clear his name, return justice to the Xue family, and restore the former glory of our family. Who do you think can accomplish such a mission? It's just me! So I can't take revenge, I can only choose to obey my enemy's orders, and then lay down this great river and mountain for him, and glorify my ancestors! ”

"If you do things against your will, you will only exhaust yourself." Lu Shaoyang Road.

"My heart has long since died, so I don't feel pain at all, and I don't get tired." Xue Yi said.

Lu Shaoyang said: "You're just lying to yourself." If your heart really died, you wouldn't sing such a sad song here. Besides, if you are willing to save me, it means that there is still a righteous spirit in your heart that is uneven, and I am afraid that you have not been aware of it, right? ”

"You're wrong." Xue Yi said: "I am willing to save you because you are connected to my fate, I don't want to watch you do meaningless things, and maybe you will help me one day." ”

"Do you think I'll help you kill the Shu army? That's impossible! You Chu people have already killed people in this land, I won't help you! Lu Shaoyang categorically refused.

"Murderous?" Xue Yi smiled and said, "In this troubled world, if you don't kill people, someone will kill you!" You are still young, but you just saw the Chu army killing people on the land of Shu, have you ever seen how the Shu people treated the Chu people? In the sixth year of Longxing, the king of Shu pretended to ambush the honor guard of Chu under the pretense of Huimeng, and forced the king of mourning to cut 600 miles of land. When they got the land, they slaughtered all the people they were. Xuanhe missed the battle of Chu and Shu in Xiangshui, and the Shu army won a great victory, killing more than 100,000 generals. You say we kill like hemp? What about the Shu people? Although I think that Xue Yi is for the glory of the ancestors and the revival of our Xue family, I am also a patriot. If the family and country die, the people will be miserable, and if the family and country are prosperous, the people will be safe! We can only seek peace through war, this is the law of troubled times, did you know this? ”

Xue Yi said a lot like pouring beans, and Lu Shaoyang was also confused when he heard it. He seemed to understand what Xue Yi meant, but he wanted to resist his statement. In this troubled world, can only kill people save the people? Seeking the world for the king can make the people live and work in peace and contentment? In this way, those ordinary people who died in the war just wanted to be sacrificed in exchange for the prosperity of peace? Lu Shaoyang suddenly thought of the Huangu family who died tragically, weren't they one of the victims? Why? Why do they have to die? Lu Shaoyang thought of his father again, he died for the twelve chapter patterns, and when he was alive, he also said that he would sacrifice for the common people in the world, so should he really die?

Lu Shaoyang shook his head vigorously, "No, what you said is not right, I will not agree with you, and I will not help you!" I am grateful to you for saving my life, but it would never be possible for me to kill someone! Everyone I know has taught me to stand up for what I do, and what you say about meritorious deeds and glorious lintels is just a fallacy! ”

"Crooked?" Xue Yi smiled: "According to what you said, the people you know are a group of honest people, right?" Then have you ever known a person named Xie Chang'an, or he still has a name - Yong'an Jushi! ”