Opening a Tavern in the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 188: What should the military advisor do? Write a letter and hurry back

Yuyu stopped spinning, ran to Sanniang, hugged her arms, and held the puppet in front of her: "Sanniang, look how cute it is. I will definitely cherish it. Thank you, and thank you to your family."

She rubbed her little head against Sanniang's arm, and her intimate look made Sanniang laugh even more happily.

Afterwards, Yu Yu started to fiddle with the puppet again, muttering to herself and making up all kinds of interesting stories. From time to time, she laughed out loud at the plots she imagined.

At this time, the atmosphere at the border was like a taut bowstring.

Outside the tent, the wind was howling, as if foreshadowing the coming of a storm.

One day, a Goryeo envoy swaggered into the military camp.

He was dressed in traditional Goryeo clothing, with an arrogant look and a provocative look in his eyes: "Soldiers of the Tang Dynasty, we Goryeo will soon march south and flatten your borders."

His voice echoed among the tents, causing an uproar.

However, the army was in trouble at this moment.

Cheng Yaojin and Li Jing, two great generals with outstanding military achievements, have returned to the palace to spend the Mid-Autumn Festival with their families.

Although the remaining soldiers were all brave, they were a little panicked without their commander.

The young deputy general clenched his fists and glared angrily: "Humph, you are so bold, you dare to come here to provoke me!"

But there was also a hint of uneasiness in his words. After all, the war was about to begin, and the coach was away, so the situation was worrying.

The old military advisor frowned and paced back and forth in the tent, thinking about how to deal with the situation.

He knew very well that if the matter was not handled properly, the people living on the border would be caught up in the war.

The soldiers outside the tent were whispering to each other, some with angry expressions, some with worried faces. Everyone was waiting for a decision to deal with this sudden crisis.

Upon hearing the military advisor's suggestion, the young deputy general nodded hurriedly and said anxiously, "Military advisor, why don't you write a letter back to inform the emperor and let him know about the emergency at the border so that he can send General Cheng and General Li back as soon as possible to take charge of the situation."

His eyes were full of anticipation, and there was a bit of dependence in his gaze as he looked at the military advisor. After all, the military advisor's ideas were the backbone of everyone at this moment.

The military advisor twirled his beard and nodded slightly, his eyes deep and steady, as if he had already weighed the pros and cons in his mind. "Of course, given the current situation, the only way to resolve this urgent situation is to report to the Emperor as soon as possible."

"The Korean envoy is so arrogant, he must have something to rely on, but we must not show our weakness. We must hold our ground and wait for the emperor's order and reinforcements to arrive."

After saying that, the military advisor quickly walked to the table, spread out the paper, picked up the brush, dipped it in ink, thought for a moment, then placed the pen tip on the paper and began to write quickly.

The tip of the pen moved across the paper, leaving behind lines of strong and powerful handwriting, detailing the provocation by the Goryeo envoys and the current situation in the army.

As the military advisor wrote, his brows were slightly furrowed and his expression was solemn, knowing that this letter carried the safety of the border and concerned the fate of thousands of soldiers and civilians.

The soldiers around him all stood quietly by, not daring to make a sound. All they could hear was the rustling sound of the brush rubbing against the paper.

The deputy general watched from the side, his hands unconsciously clenching and unclenching, silently praying in his heart that the letter could be delivered to the emperor quickly so that the situation could be reversed as soon as possible.

After the military advisor finished writing, he carefully dried the letter, put it in an envelope, and summoned the most elite messenger in the army.

He solemnly instructed, "This letter is of great importance. You must deliver it to the palace as quickly as possible and hand it to the emperor without stopping. There must not be even the slightest mistake."

The messenger knelt on one knee, took the letter with both hands, and replied with a determined look, "Don't worry, Military Advisor. Even if it costs me my life, I will definitely fulfill my mission and deliver this letter safely!"

After saying this, he turned around and walked out of the tent quickly, jumped on his horse, raised a cloud of dust, and galloped towards the direction of the palace.

Only everyone was left standing in front of the tent, eagerly waiting for a reply, hoping that the crisis could be resolved as soon as possible.

A soldier, with a worried look on his face, his brows tightly furrowed and his eyes filled with deep concern, came close to the military advisor and lowered his voice.

"Military Advisor, is it too late? The Koreans are always treacherous. They might have already marched before the Emperor receives the letter, catching us off guard."

As he spoke, he rubbed his hands nervously, and his eyes occasionally glanced outside the tent, as if the Korean army, which was eyeing him covetously, was already waiting to attack not far away.

Upon hearing this, the military advisor stroked his beard and narrowed his eyes slightly. Although his face remained calm, a hint of worry flashed in the depths of his eyes.

He was silent for a moment, then slowly spoke, "At this point, we have no choice but to give it a try. Although Goryeo has threatened us, mobilizing a large army is not that easy. It will take some time to gather our forces there and then march here."

"We must strengthen our defenses while awaiting the Emperor's order and reinforcements. We must not lose our composure."

The deputy general beside him heard this and quickly agreed, "Military Advisor, you're right. We should increase patrols and strengthen the camp defenses. Let's get our brothers on high alert. As long as we can hold out, we'll be fine until reinforcements arrive."

But the worried soldier couldn't help but mutter, "Just in case, what if they come too fast? With our limited forces, even if we try our best, I'm afraid we won't be able to hold them off for long."

There was a hint of powerlessness in his voice. After all, facing this potential crisis, no one was completely sure.

The military advisor patted his shoulder and looked at everyone with a firm gaze, trying to steady the troops' spirits: "Don't be so discouraged. When have the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty ever been afraid?"

"Our daily training has not been in vain. As long as we work together, we will definitely be able to survive this difficult time. Moreover, the Emperor is wise and sagacious. Upon receiving the letter, he will surely make swift arrangements. Reinforcements will surely arrive soon."

After hearing the military advisor's words, although their worries were not completely dispelled, their expressions became more resolute. They all gripped their weapons tightly and responded in unison, "Yes, military advisor! We will do our utmost to defend this border!"

Afterwards, they dispersed and intensified their preparations for defense as arranged. Outside the tent, things suddenly became busy, with shouts of killing and sounds of training intertwined.

The military advisor frowned and paced back and forth in the tent, muttering to himself, "This letter must reach the emperor as soon as possible. There is no time to waste at the border."

"Messenger, may you gallop like the wind, crossing mountains and rivers, and never stop. The stability of the Tang Dynasty depends on this letter."

"Your Majesty, please send General Cheng and General Li immediately to prevent Gao Li from succeeding."

"May God bless you and let the letter arrive soon to protect the safety of our soldiers and civilians on the border."