It was very strange that after seeing this news, Yan Shouyi suddenly became much calmer.

It seemed as if all of a sudden my waist and legs were no longer sore, and my heart was no longer sad.

He had lost half of his troops before he even met the enemy during his expedition to suppress the bandits, and he thought it was bad enough. But now it seems that the other teams are in a worse situation, and his team has become the luckiest one.

He and his brothers avoided the bandits' ambush trap because of the mosquitoes, otherwise they would have all been killed.

The other troops were not his personal soldiers, but were temporarily assigned to him, so he had not yet developed any feelings for them. Although he felt sad and upset, it was far from the kind of grief he felt when his own people died.

Thinking of this, Yan Shouyi suddenly didn't feel so uncomfortable anymore.

The thought of crying and shouting and wanting to commit suicide disappeared and she became quiet in an instant.

This is probably what is often said: The best way to comfort someone is not to persuade him or to preach, but to tell him that you are worse off than him!
This is human nature!
Innate human nature!
Simply put, although people have failed, they are not willing to accept this cruel reality.

He hopes to be able to accept that other people are also huge failures, even more unsuccessful than him, so that he will feel better.

Or, he would feel that he is not the most unfortunate person in the world. He would discover that there are many people who are more miserable than him, and the comparison would not be so painful.

The soldier standing next to Yan Shouyi noticed the change in his expression and asked curiously, "Mr. Qian, what does the letter say?"

Generally speaking, it is not easy for subordinates to ask their superiors these intelligence questions. But the current situation is special. Yan Shouyi is obviously emotionally unstable. He even wanted to commit suicide just now. As his personal guards, they have been like half-brothers for many years. Naturally, he should care about his brother.

"Ah!" Yan Shouyi uttered an "ah" when he heard it, then he came back to his senses, pursed his lips, handed over the note in his hand, and said gloomily: "Bad news, although the rest of our anti-bandit squad encountered the bandits, they were unfortunately ambushed by the bandits. They started off badly and suffered heavy losses. Eighty-nine out of ten have been withdrawn."

A mortality rate of 80 to 90 percent is almost the same as total annihilation.

To put it even more cruelly, this is even more disgusting than annihilating the entire army. This is deliberately leaving a person alive for him to report the news. It is a typical mockery and provocation!

Everyone present was a veteran who had served in the army for many years. When they heard Yan Shouyi's words, they instantly understood the meaning behind them.

"What? These mountain bandits are so powerful!" Someone said in astonishment. After all, in the eyes of many people, mountain bandits are a small armed force that is not a force to be reckoned with. Whether it is combat quality, personal physical fitness, or even weapons and equipment, they cannot be compared with regular troops.

But now, people actually heard that the regular Dajing military was completely beaten by the mountain bandits in a high proportion and almost organized way, leaving them powerless to fight back.

Although it is only a team of dozens of people, based on past experience, a team composed of these people is enough to sweep most of the hills!

Even if you fail, all you have to do is withdraw in time, pack up again, and come back another day.

There will never be such tragic losses!
Yan Shouyi frowned, sighed and gritted his teeth and said: "Yes! I didn't expect that these bandits are so powerful. We are regular troops after all! How could... how could it be like this!"

The guard frowned slightly, thought for a moment, and whispered: "Deputy Qian, I heard that the bandits here have been here for many years, and they are nicknamed the Thirteen Roads of Dust in Yushan. They are quite famous! They have been powerful for many years!

Do you think there is a possibility that the commander clearly knew that our small force is no match for these mountain bandits, so he specifically sent us into the mountains to suppress them!"

"You mean..." Yan Shouyi didn't dare to continue after he started talking.

So, doesn't it mean that their superiors deliberately let them die?
The superior...let the subordinates go and die!
This is so scary no matter how you think about it!
Thinking of this, Yan Shouyi took a deep breath and said, "Hiss... What nonsense are you talking about? It's impossible. This is absolutely impossible. I have no grudge against that Qian Zong. He has no reason to do this to us."

Yan Shouyi's subordinate said earnestly: "Deputy Qian, my good brother, why don't you understand? This position was originally agreed to be yours! But something unexpected happened. Is it possible that he is worried..."

Yan Shouyi's expression changed, and he said sternly: "Okay, stop talking! We are brothers, so let's just talk. Be careful not to let outsiders hear it and cause unnecessary trouble. You kid, keep these words to yourself and don't talk about them anymore."

The guard sighed and said, "Thank you for the reminder, Mr. Qian. Just keep it in mind. Don't let anyone give you..."

"Okay, kid, why are you so stubborn? Be careful, there are ears on the other side of the wall!" Yan Shouyi waved his hand and spoke immediately, interrupting the other party's words.

The guard bowed and handed the note back to Yan Shouyi, saying, "I'll pay attention to it. Thank you for your consideration. I'll take my people out to find some food. You can take a rest first."

After saying that, the guard waved his hand and took the brothers in the room out, giving Yan Shouyi some space to think independently.

Xu Boan had been observing Yan Shouyi's situation. After he saw the soldiers go out, Yan Shouyi was holding a note in his hand, and seemed to be still distractedly thinking about something.

Xu Bo'an knew that Yan Shouyi was really upset, and he really took to heart what the bodyguard had just said.

The superior set a trap and let me die!

Anyone would be devastated if this happened to them, no one can stand it!

"Yan Shouyi, what are you thinking about?" Xu Bo'an asked.

Yan Shouyi was stunned for a moment, and quickly knelt down and said, "Grandpa Mountain God, I didn't know you were coming, and I am sorry for my negligence. Please punish me!"

Xu Bo'an said: "Okay, no need to be polite, what are you doing?"

Yan Shouyi sighed and said, "I dare not hide it from Grandpa Mountain God. I will tell you the truth. This time I came to suppress the bandits. It is very likely a conspiracy. I was just reviewing the cause and effect of this matter, thinking about the problems, and recalling the previous clues!"

Xu Boan had actually heard the conversation between Yan Shouyi's personal guard and him just now. He asked again just to test whether Yan Shouyi was honest in front of him. This would affect Xu Boan's attitude towards Yan Shouyi in the future. If Yan Shouyi knew that he was being tricked but was still willing to be a saint, or if Yan Shouyi deliberately exaggerated and used the sympathy of the mountain god to help him do things, Xu Boan would definitely not bother to care about him in the future.

But for now, it seems that Yan Shouyi has withstood the test.

"Oh? Conspiracy? What conspiracy?" Xu Boan asked casually.

Yan Shouyi laughed and said bitterly: "I brought my brothers out to fight the bandits this time. It was probably a trap set by the higher-ups! They deliberately let me fall into it and wanted to kill me!"

Xu Boan said: "Aren't you fine now?" Xu Boan's question was not a stupid one, but he wanted to arouse the hatred in Yan Shouyi's heart.

Sure enough, Yan Shouyi's face turned cold, and he gritted his teeth and said: "This time it was just an accident. I encountered these giant mosquitoes, but I happened to escape the ambush of the bandits!
I just received a message from a messenger bird that the other several bandit-suppression teams that came with me fell into the trap set by the bandits and fell into the encirclement trap they had set in advance, and almost all of them were wiped out by the bandits.

According to the original plan to suppress bandits, if I had not encountered an accident and been blocked by the giant mosquito here, the place I should have arrived at at this moment would also be a trap set by the bandits. My brothers and I would have been doomed to die like the other teams!
This detailed plan to suppress bandits was personally handed to me by my superior, the commander of the Qingyun Banner of the Qingmufu Armed Forces! He also specifically said that this was his unique strategy and tactics, which he had studied for many years and must be foolproof. He also warned me that I must keep it to myself and not disclose it to anyone!
Since only he and I know this plan, how can these bandits design such a comprehensive and perfect response plan based on our bandit suppression plan! There is only one possibility, his so-called unique plan has been leaked to the bandits. And what he wants to do is, in all likelihood, to kill someone with a borrowed knife!"

Hearing this, Xu Boan agreed that Yan Shouyi's analysis was very thorough. If it was really like what Yan Shouyi said, then he was most likely stabbed in the back?
However, Xu Bo'an didn't quite understand the cause and effect of this matter or the length of the grudge, so he asked curiously: "Oh? What are you talking about? Do you have any grudges?" Xu Bo'an's voice was very calm, without any emotional inclination, and one could tell at once that he had a very neutral attitude.

Yan Shouyi gritted his teeth and said, "In reply to Grandpa Mountain God, there is no favor between me and that person, but how can there be any resentment? Haha, don't be afraid of Grandpa Mountain God laughing at me. Originally, I received a notice that I would take over the position of the Qingmu Banner Captain of the Qingmu Mansion Armed Forces. All management matters of the more than a thousand brothers of the Qingmu Banner would be under my sole management.

After I came here, I found out that this position, which had been vacant since the rebellious Qianzong left, was actually taken by someone, and he arrived just one day earlier than me! It was another deputy of the government flag who was promoted.

My position was given by the Qingyun Army, but the other party's order came directly from the Ministry of War. It was said that it was the opinion of the palace, so it can be said that he has an all-powerful background.

I naturally had to face the reality. Since I was already here, I had no face to go back. I sent a letter to the Qingyun Army to report, but I received instructions to wait and see, and was told to serve as a deputy first to gain experience. So I just followed the instructions of the Ministry of War. "

Xu Boan nodded. This matter involved the distribution of power, and even a fool knew that there would be conflicts.

Xu Boan had never expected that his life would be lost just because of a disagreement.

It seems that the Great Jing Dynasty is much more chaotic than I imagined. Fortunately, I have a golden finger, otherwise, I am afraid that I will be the kind of god in the TV series who can't survive the second episode! I think things are simple.

Xu Boan said: "Since you are still okay, you have escaped a disaster!"

Yan Shouyi smiled bitterly and said, "It's easier said than done, Grandpa Mountain God. If I die, I die. Although I have escaped this time, I will definitely be punished for failing to perform my mission."

Xu Boan nodded. This was probably the same as in project engineering. If something went wrong, it seemed that the leaders in charge all had some responsibility.

Xu Bo'an said: "Didn't you report this to the Ministry of War? This is very bad behavior."

Yan Shouyi shook his head and said, "This thing has the background of the palace, the Ministry of War has no way to deal with it."

After a pause, Yan Shouyi sighed and said, "I never thought that I, Yan Shouyi, would die in the hands of my own people instead of being killed by the enemy after more than ten years of military service. I even wished that I had died in the mouth of a giant mosquito just now! So as not to implicate these brothers."

Hearing Yan Shouyi mention the giant mosquitoes, Xu Boan said: "Haha, speaking of these giant mosquitoes, you don't have to worry about them anymore, I have already wiped out all of them.

As for your concern about life and death, you don't have to worry too much. With me here, this matter will not be over."

Hearing that the mountain god was so straightforward about taking care of him, Yan Shouyi was so excited that he quickly expressed his gratitude.

"Thank you, Grandpa Mountain God, for your care! Thank you, Grandpa Mountain God, for your mercy."

This is a promise from the gods, who wouldn't be excited!
Xu Bo'an snorted softly and said, "Also, as for your team, whether to stay or leave, you can make the arrangements accordingly. I have something else to do, so I will leave first."

Yan Shou was stunned for a moment, then his eyes lit up, as if he understood what the Mountain God said, and immediately said: "Thank you for your guidance."

This made Xu Bo'an a little confused. Did I give him some advice? What did I give him?

Forget it, let’s ignore these little things for now. I still have to watch Ouyang Najie filming, so don’t delay any further.

……

At this moment, the platform at the waterfall cliff was also very lively.

The well-trained goshawk swooped down on the little monkey several times, but was always avoided. It even took advantage of some small holes and pits in the rocks to dash left and right, dodge left and right, and even the huge goshawk found it a bit strenuous.

However, the cliff platform was not very large after all, and the monkey knew that if he continued to run, he would give up due to exhaustion. So, the monkey dodged the hawk's rapid attack again and simply ran to the nearby woods.

The goshawk was anxious and followed in immediately.

Suddenly, a long black tube appeared from nowhere and instantly pierced the goshawk's neck.

If someone is watching here, they will definitely recognize it. Isn't this the mouthpart of a giant mosquito?

The goshawk trembled a few times, and lost weight at a speed visible to the naked eye, and soon stopped struggling.

From this situation, it is obvious that the blood has been sucked out of the body and there is no hope of saving it. (End of this chapter)

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