After the fairy disappeared

Chapter 1418 Everyone has their own agenda
After more than ten breaths, all the soapberry figurines in the pen wash turned into bubbles, leaving only a layer of thick green foam floating on the shallow water surface.

Xin Yi stirred it with a pen and the bubbles disappeared immediately.

The guest room was as quiet as ever, as if nothing had happened.

He took out an old collection from the Shumin Academy and started to make notes while chewing on water chestnuts.

……

Two days later, the Tiger Wing Army passed through Longhou Pass and headed east into the Maohe Plain.

After the entire territory of Xijue was occupied, Panlong City renamed it Maohe Plain, and from then on it became a large granary with abundant soil and water.

"Oh my, the rice is almost ripe!" Xin Yi followed He Lingchuan, half a head behind him, and looked around. "When I came to Panlong Desert, the crops on both sides were still green, but now they are about to be filled with grain. Time flies."

Nearly two months ago, he landed from the south, took the Longchuan trade route and then entered the Panlong Wasteland. Now he was going the opposite way and was going to Yuheng City with He Lingchuan.

The spiritual energy of heaven and earth became more and more abundant, even the Panlong Wasteland was covered with green, not to mention the originally fertile Maohe Plain, which was full of pastoral idyll.

The sounds of chickens and dogs could be heard from far and near, birds were poking their heads out, farmers were working in the endless fields, and the soldiers were walking in the middle of the road, being careful not to trample the crops on both sides of the road.

There were always people greeting the Tiger Wing Army. He Lingchuan waved at them and casually asked Xin Yi: "Mr. Xin is also proficient in farming?"

"I don't know the difference between the five kinds of grain." Xin Yi did not hide it. "I only eat and drink, and have never farmed. But I occasionally went to my family's farm to collect rent, so I know a little about the seasons."

He Lingchuan was curious: "The Xin family is also a famous and wealthy family in the Shahe River Basin. Brother Xin, why do you have to come to Panlong Wasteland to eat sand instead of enjoying your comfortable life?"

"If everyone only cared about their own food and clothing, and didn't care about the lives of others, how could Panlong City be as prosperous as it is today?" Xin Yi sighed, "Commander Zhong is a role model for my generation. I just want to emulate him."

This guy is really good at flattering, and he even uses Zhong Shengguang's banner. He Lingchuan smiled at him and stopped asking questions.

The feeling Xin Yi gives to others is always sincere and enthusiastic.

What is the best quality when interacting with people?
Smart? Astute? Articulate?
None of them are right.

If you want someone to let down their guard, sincerity is the best way to win.

At least the sincerity you show should make others believe it.

After passing the Dragon Throat Pass, the road ahead was flat. Xin Yi rode on his horse and asked, "Is this road we are taking the shortcut that the Dafeng Army used to attack the old royal city of Xiqie?"

"Yes. In the past, the Great Wind Army attacked Longhou Pass from Panlong Wasteland and reached Xijiao King City before dawn. Before the king of Xijiao woke up, we were already at the gate of the city - at the palace."

Xin Yi was very excited: "Brother He is also participating?"

"We are the vanguard troops for the assault on Dragon Throat Pass." At that time, the Broken Blade Squad used a trick to launch a surprise attack on Dragon Throat Pass, opened the gate of Dragon Throat Pass to welcome the Dafeng Army, and avoided a bloody battle.

"Tell me the whole story. Was this series of plans planned by General Hong?"

He Lingchuan had no choice but to tell Xin Yi about the battle that happened.

Before leaving Panlong City, Zhong Shengguang told him two things. The first one was that Xin Yi provided valuable ideas for the research of the Mingdengzhan, which was proven feasible after the verification in the past few days!
Then Zhong Shengguang's research on the Mingdeng lamp can continue.

This is great and congratulatory news.

He Lingchuan had just said congratulations when Zhong Shengguang followed up with his second sentence: "You should have more contact with Mr. Xin."

It was a bit euphemistic, but the meaning of this sentence was clear. He asked He Lingchuan to keep an eye on Xin Yi!

Zhong Shengguang thanked Xin Yi for his help, but did not let his guard down against him.

He Lingchuan was very relieved that his boss was still sober.

Circumstances force people to make decisions.

In real history, Panlong City at this time not only lost Yuheng City and Longchuan trade route, but even the Maohe Plain could not be preserved, and had to retreat back to the Panlong Wasteland. Food, population, and economic and trade shrank again, and the morale of the military and civilians suffered a severe blow - the pain of gaining and losing was worse than never having gained it at all.

At that time, Panlong City was facing the threat of Fushan Lie in the east and being attacked by Baling and Xianyou in the north. Although the spiritual energy of heaven and earth was still recovering, Zhong Shengguang was facing a severe and passive strategic dilemma. How could he be as confident and calm as he was in the Panlong Era?
When people are in dire straits and isolated, they will always regard outside help as a lifeline. Even though Zhong Shengguang is a hero, he had to seek help from Lingshan and put Lingshan in a higher position.

Before Yuheng City defeated Fu Shanlie, Lu Xun had just arrived in Panlong City as an envoy from Lingshan, and Zhong Shengguang personally went out to greet him, giving him enough face;

Now Xin Yi came as the communication officer to replace Lu Xun, but Zhong Shengguang sent him to Yuheng City.

It's not that he was respectful at first and arrogant later, but the powerful Panlong City made Zhong Shengguang more confident when facing Lingshan.

Only when you are strong can you be calm.

Historically, no one knew what Xin Yi had done in Panlong City; but He Lingchuan knew very well that Zhong Shengguang would respond in a very different way now.

Speaking of the battle to destroy Xiqiu, even though his eloquence was far inferior to Fu Liushan's and he could not give a vivid and exaggerated account, Xin Yi still listened very carefully, often interrupting him and asking for details.

For example, why did General Red make this decision, or why did General Red not do that.

He Lingchuan could sense that he was particularly interested in tactical strategies.

Ever since they met on the day when Sha Wei fought in the No. 8 Life and Death Arena, Xin Yi followed He Lingchuan to Seymour Ridge to watch the military selection and training.

Although this man is the communications officer between Lingshan and Panlong City, he doesn't seem to have anything important to do on weekdays, and he runs to Seymour Ridge whenever he has time.

He Lingchuan received orders from Zhong Shengguang and led his troops to Yuheng City. Xin Yi also went with him instead of going to the northwest front of Panlong City.

You know, the war on the northwest front led by General Hong was in full swing.

He Lingchuan asked him why he didn't apply for a transfer to the northwest, and Xin Yi just said that he could learn more here with He Lingchuan.

"I really want to see how Brother He turned an army into an elite force. If we go to the northwest front, the Dafeng Army would have already been a battle-hardened army, and I wouldn't be able to see much."

So, did this guy come to Panlong City for the purpose of observation and learning? He Lingchuan just felt it was weird.

Walking from the wilderness to the plain, the altitude becomes lower and lower, the weather becomes hotter and hotter, and even the wind blowing in your face is warm and humid.

The soldiers subconsciously tugged at their collars, and beads of sweat began to appear on their foreheads.

Having been used to the cool wilderness, I felt a little uncomfortable when I first came to the Maohe Plain.

He Lingchuan took a deep breath and thought to himself, I'm back.

The journey was almost over and the outline of the city finally appeared in the distance.

Yuheng City is almost here.

(End of this chapter)