We agreed that you, a weak strategist, would fight against three heroes by yourself?

Xi Yu was furious, and he shouted at the old man: "You old fool, you act so recklessly!" The old man was so scared that he trembled and dared not raise his head.

Xi Yu snorted coldly, shook his sleeves, turned around and strode away.

In Apo's room, Su Su slowly opened her eyes.

Apo's face instantly bloomed with a surprised smile, and his eyes were full of excitement.

"Su Su, you finally woke up!" Apo said excitedly.

Su Su was still a little confused, and asked weakly: "What's wrong with me?"

Apo hurriedly replied: "It was a miracle doctor among the guests who treated you and pulled you back from the gates of hell."

Su Su nodded slightly, with gratitude in her eyes.

"I really have to thank him." Su Su said softly.

Apo nodded repeatedly, "Of course, when you are better, let's go and thank him together."

Someone knocked on the door gently.

Apo got up quickly, with a look of joy on his face. He walked quickly to the door and opened it.

Sure enough, it was Xiyu standing outside the door.

Xiyu looked at Apo with a smile, and there was a hint of intimacy in his eyes.

"Can I go out and talk with you?" Xiyu asked softly, with sincerity in his tone.

Apo nodded excitedly, "Okay, benefactor!" His face was filled with a happy smile.

Then, Apo and Xiyu walked out of the room together.

Xiyu led Apo into the yard of the inn and sat down in a quiet corner.

Xiyu frowned slightly, looked at Apo with concern, and asked softly, "Why did you sneak out?" His eyes were full of worry.

Apo bit his lip and lowered his head, as if thinking about how to answer.

After a moment, he raised his head and said firmly, "Of course, benefactor. My name is Apo..." There was a hint of firmness in his voice.

Xiyu nodded and encouraged: "Apo, don't worry, I will always be here to listen to you." His tone was very gentle.

Apo took a deep breath, a heavy expression on his face, he looked at Xiyu, and slowly said: "The Kushan Empire is too chaotic now, I really don't want to stay there anymore. Besides, they are now arresting people to serve as soldiers, and basically everyone will die. So, I ran away secretly." There was a hint of helplessness and bitterness in his voice.

Xiyu listened attentively, his brows slightly wrinkled, and his eyes showed sympathy and worry.

Apo continued: "I feel like a coward, I don't have the courage to face those dangers and difficulties."

He lowered his head and his voice became a little low.

Xiyu gently patted Apo's shoulder and comforted him: "Apo, you are not a coward. In that situation, your choice is wise. Everyone has the right to protect themselves." His tone was warm and firm.

Apo raised his head and looked at Xiyu, with gratitude in his eyes.

Xiyu looked serious and firmly at Apo, saying, "A ruler should strive to make the people live a stable and happy life, rather than treating the people as cannon fodder and driving them at will." His voice was sonorous and powerful, and his tone revealed condemnation of such behavior.

Apo listened quietly to Xiyu's theory, his eyes were focused and serious, and his face gradually showed a look of approval.

As Xiyu's words continued to reach his ears, Apo felt extremely shocked in his heart, and he murmured to himself, "That's very well said..."

Xiyu continued, "The people are the foundation of the country. Only when they live and work in peace and contentment can the country prosper." His eyes flashed with wisdom.

Xiyu narrowed his eyes slightly and asked sincerely, "Apo, can you tell me in detail about the situation of the Kushan Empire? I really want to know about it." His expression was focused, and he seemed to be full of curiosity about this topic.

Apo nodded, thought for a moment, and then slowly said, "The Kushan Empire was once glorious, but it has become increasingly chaotic in recent years. The emperor was incompetent, the officials were corrupt, and the people's lives were miserable." There was a trace of helplessness and sadness on his face.

Xiyu frowned and asked, "What about the army?"

Apo sighed and said, "The army is not very good. The soldiers lack training, and their weapons and equipment are also backward. Moreover, many people are forced to serve as soldiers and have no intention of fighting at all." There was a little regret in his voice.

Apo's eyes were full of curiosity. He stared at Xiyu and asked, "Benefactor, who are you? Are you and your companions going to enter the Kushan Empire?" There was a trace of worry in his voice.

Xiyu smiled and nodded, his eyes firm and steady.

Apo hurriedly advised, "Benefactor, I advise you not to go. It's too dangerous there now, and you may be in danger if you go there." His face was full of concern and anxiety.

Xiyu patted Apo on the shoulder and comforted him: "Apo, don't worry about us. We have our own plans and intentions."

Apo frowned and said anxiously: "But, benefactor, it's really dangerous there. I ran away because I didn't want to be a soldier." His eyes were full of earnestness.

Xiyu smiled slightly and comforted him: "Apo, don't worry, we will be careful. We have our own mission and we must go to the Kushan Empire."

Apo bit his lip and said: "Benefactor, since you have decided, I can't persuade you anymore. But please be careful."

Xi Yu nodded and said, "Don't worry, Apo, we will pay attention to safety. Thank you for your concern."

The palace of the Kushan Empire is magnificent and magnificent. The towering walls surround the palace, showing its majesty and solemnity.

The hall is decorated with dazzling gems and exquisite murals, which are dazzling and breathtaking.

And the king, Chachatu, is a middle-aged man.

He looks majestic and solemn, and his tall and upright figure exudes the aura of a king.

His face is well-defined, with hard lines, and a pair of sharp eyes like a falcon, revealing wisdom and decisiveness.

Chachatu's hair is combed neatly and orderly, and he wears a gorgeous royal robe inlaid with precious gems and gold threads, shining with dazzling light.

In this palace, Chachatu rules the entire Kushan Empire, and his decisions affect the fate of the country.

Chachatu's face was full of anger, his eyes were wide open, and veins on his forehead were bulging. He roared angrily in the palace: "These damn guys, when the war came, they didn't want to serve in the army, but had to flee to the Central Plains!" As he spoke, he threw the cup in his hand hard on the ground.

Several palace maids hurried over after hearing the sound. They looked at Chachatu in horror and began to pick up the fragments on the ground carefully.

"You useless things, get out of here!" Chachatu shouted angrily, his voice was deafening.

The palace maids were so scared that they trembled all over and hurried away with their heads down.

After a while, Concubine Hua came slowly, her steps were light, and her beautiful face was full of concern.

Concubine Hua walked to Chachatu, gently held his hand, and said softly: "Your Majesty, don't be angry anymore. What if you get angry and hurt your body?" Her eyes were full of tenderness and worry.

Chachatu snorted angrily and said indignantly: "Those people are really outrageous. They actually ran away at this time!" His face was still gloomy.

Hua Fei smiled slightly and continued to persuade: "Your Majesty, calm down. Maybe they have their own difficulties. We can find a way to solve this problem." Her voice was crisp and pleasant, as if it could calm Chachatu's anger.

Chachatu looked at Hua Fei, and the anger in his heart gradually subsided.

Chachatu rushed forward like an out-of-control beast and hugged Hua Fei.

His eyes were bloodshot, and his face was distorted and hideous due to desire and impulse.

"Hua Fei, I can't bear it anymore!" Chachatu panted and roared hoarsely.

Hua Fei widened her eyes in horror, her face full of disbelief and extreme fear.

"Your Majesty, let me go!" Hua Fei shouted hoarsely.

However, Chachatu had completely lost his mind at this time. He ignored Concubine Hua's struggle and shouting and ravaged Concubine Hua crazily.

Concubine Hua struggled with all her strength, tears could not stop rolling down her beautiful eyes, and her voice had become hoarse.

Chachatu seemed to have fallen into madness, his breathing became more and more rapid, and his movements became more and more violent.

"Humph, no one can stop me today!" Chachatu said viciously.

After a while, it was over.

Chachatu's face was gloomy, and his eyes were fierce. He called the leader of the guards.

"Listen to me!" Chachatu shouted loudly, and the veins on his forehead bulged.

The leader of the guards hurriedly bowed his head and stood aside respectfully, not daring to breathe.

Chachatu folded his hands in front of his chest, paced back and forth, and said sternly: "From today on, we must strengthen our defense! Anyone who dares to sneak towards the Han Kingdom will be killed without mercy, and no leniency will be shown!"

The guard leader trembled and quickly responded: "Yes, Your Majesty, I will definitely strengthen the defense and will not let anyone have the opportunity to escape!"

Chachatu stopped and stared at the guard leader, saying word by word: "If something goes wrong, I will hold you responsible!"

The guard leader was sweating profusely and nodded: "Your Majesty, rest assured, I promise to complete the task!"

Next, the border defense was significantly strengthened.

The guard leader came to the soldiers with a serious face, his eyes were like torches, scanning everyone.

"Listen to me!" The guard leader shouted loudly, his voice was loud and full of majesty, "This defense mission is arduous, we must strictly control it, don't let anyone run away!"

The soldiers straightened their backs and responded in unison: "Yes!"

The guard leader put his hands behind his back, walked back and forth, and continued: "I don't care what method you use, even if you stay up all night, you must guard it for me! If there is any negligence, military law will be punished!"

The soldiers had solemn expressions and firm eyes, and they responded loudly again: "Yes!"

The guard leader stopped and stared at the soldiers fiercely , emphasized again: "Remember, this is a death order, no mistakes are allowed!"

The soldiers all had tense faces and solemn expressions. One of the soldiers stepped forward and said loudly: "Don't worry, leader, we will stick to our posts and never let anyone who tries to escape!"

Other soldiers also echoed: "Yes, we will never fail in our mission!"

The guard leader nodded slightly, his expression slightly eased: "Okay, everyone, be alert!"

After speaking, the guard leader turned and left, leaving the soldiers to focus more on defense.

In the inn, Xi Yu and others sat around the table to prepare for dinner.

The old man looked flattering at this moment, and obediently brought out the food one by one, nodding and bowing, looking particularly polite.

Seeing this, Tuobayu raised a sarcastic smile at the corner of his mouth, squinted at the old man and said, "Hey, weren't you still arrogant yesterday? What happened today?"

The smile on the old man's face froze for a moment, and then he hurriedly smiled with him, his eyes narrowed to a slit, and said: "Sir, you have a lot of knowledge, don't be ignorant like the little ones. Yesterday, the little ones were blind and blind. Tarzan.”

Tuobayu snorted coldly, stopped looking at him, picked up his chopsticks and prepared to eat.

The old man stood aside, hunched over, not daring to express his anger, just waiting for them to stop attacking.

At this time, Apo carefully brought Susu to the inn lobby to prepare for dinner.

Su Su's face was much rosier than before, her eyes were brighter, and her overall complexion was much better.

Apo's face was full of joy, and he pointed at Song Shuwen excitedly and said to Su Su: "Su Su, look, this is the miracle doctor!"

Su Su looked in the direction Apo pointed, her eyes filled with gratitude.

She walked quickly to Song Shuwen with light steps, bowed slightly, with a sincere smile on her face, and said softly: "Miracle doctor, thank you for your life-saving grace."

Song Shuwen stood up quickly, waved his hand, and said gently: "You're welcome, Miss. It's an honor for me to be able to help you."

Su Su looked up at Song Shuwen, her eyes full of admiration: "If it weren't for you, I'm afraid..."

Song Shuwen interrupted her with a smile: "Girl, you are blessed with good fortune. You should pay more attention to your health in the future."

Su Su nodded slightly, with a trace of blush on her face, and said again: "My little girl will never forget the great kindness of the miracle doctor. If Su Su is needed in the future, I will do my best."

Song Shuwen responded with a smile: "The girl is serious. It is the duty of a doctor to save people. Seeing that the girl is recovering so well now, I am relieved."

At this time, Apo also came over, with a smile on his face, and said repeatedly: "Miracle doctor, you are really a living Bodhisattva! Susu and I don't know how to repay you."

Song Shuwen laughed heartily: "Haha, I really don't need to repay you. I just wish you all the best in the future."

Su Su's eyes always stayed on Song Shuwen, her eyes full of respect and gratitude.

Next, Apo and Susu happily ate together.

Xi Yu looked at them and asked with concern: "What are your plans next?"

Apo stopped holding the chopsticks in his hand, with a trace of worry on his face, and said: "We want to live in the Central Plains in the future, but we don't know if the Central Plains people can accept us, and we don't know if we have a place to live."

Su Su also nodded slightly, with confusion and uneasiness in her eyes.

Xi Yu smiled and comforted them: "Don't worry, people in the Central Plains are hospitable. I believe you will find a place to live."

Apo frowned and said with some doubt: "Really?"

Xi Yu nodded seriously and continued: "And there are some places where the houses are empty and deserted. You can open up wasteland and build your own homes."

Apo and Susu looked at each other, with a glimmer of hope in their eyes.

Apo said excitedly: "That's great. If it really happens, we will definitely work hard."

After Xiyu finished eating, he got up and returned to the room.

Seeing this, Tuobayu followed in and asked with a puzzled look on his face: "Why not just help Apo and the others? Wouldn't it be easier to find them a place to live and provide them with some money?"

Xi Yu sat on the chair, smiled slightly, and said with deep meaning in his eyes: "It is better to teach a man to fish than to teach him to fish."

Tuobayu frowned and said with confusion: "What does this mean? I don't understand."

Xi Yu explained patiently: "Giving them fish directly can only relieve their temporary difficulties; but teaching them how to fish can help them survive for a long time. If we just help blindly, they will become dependent and will never be able to survive." Only by allowing them to work hard and develop truly independently can they live a better life.”

Tuobayu nodded thoughtfully, his eyes gradually becoming clearer: "So that's the case, or you think too deeply."

At this moment, Ouyang Linlin suddenly appeared at the door of the room.

She looked anxious and couldn't wait to ask: "Husband, are you going to officially enter the Kushan Empire?"

Xi Yu raised his head slightly, with a serious look on his face, and replied: "We must advance, but first we must tell you about the situation in the Kushan Empire."

"Then tell me quickly."

Xi Yu cleared his throat and said, "I learned some information from Apo. The Kushan Empire..." Then he told Ouyang Linlin in detail what Apo had told him.

Ouyang Linlin nodded while listening, sometimes frowning in thought, sometimes showing a surprised expression.

Ouyang Linlin looked sad, clasped her hands and said, "I originally wanted to come here to worship Buddha, but it seems that the current situation is not very good."

Tuobayu raised his eyebrows, with a look of disdain on his face, and said nonchalantly: "Humph, what are you afraid of! If anyone is dishonest, we will kill him directly when the time comes!"

Ouyang Linlin looked at Tuobayu in surprise and said angrily: "How can you be so reckless and ready to fight and kill?"

Tuobayu crossed his arms and looked sharply: "Why not? You can't be merciful to those who have evil intentions!"

Ouyang Linlin shook her head slightly, frowned, and said in a slightly reproachful tone: "How can such violence solve the fundamental problem? It will only cause more trouble."

Tuoba Yu curled his lips, still with a stubborn look on his face: "Trouble? I'm not afraid! In my opinion, force is the most direct and effective means."

Ouyang Linlin took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down, and said slowly: "You are so impulsive and reckless, it will only make things worse."

Tuoba Yu's eyes flashed a trace of hesitation, but it was quickly replaced by determination: "Anyway, I don't care, who dares to stop me, I will never show mercy!" (End of this chapter)