Drive a RV and go farming in ancient times.

As a modern man, Xu Huaiyi finds it difficult to accept such a large-scale tragedy of death. He cannot be at peace and convince himself to get used to it and become numb, but he has no way to replace them. No matter how powerful he is, he is still a human being with flesh and blood, and he cannot become a superhero who saves the world.

All he could do was to help resettle the fallen soldiers after the war. There were too many people, and it was impossible to bring them all back to the capital and hand them over to their families, so they could only be dealt with on the spot. Sometimes, the bodies were chopped up into pieces and their identities could not be recognized, nor could they be buried one by one. The routine operation was to dig a big pit and bury them collectively.

However, he made a suggestion to Sun Yu. Collective burial was fine, but if possible, please erect a monument for them with their names and battle records engraved on it. Regardless of whether they won or lost, they paid the price of their lives for Dayong and the people, and that was worthy of future generations' worship and remembrance.

Such a request can be said to be extremely inflammatory for military generals. Who could not be shocked by it?

This is a chance to go down in history!

Sun Yu agreed immediately, and could not wait to write a letter, which he handed to his personal bodyguard, and ordered him to send it back to the capital as quickly as possible.

Erecting a monument is no small matter, and requires permission from the imperial court. He is far away on the battlefield in the south, so he is unable to do it and can only ask Minister Sun to negotiate.

The news spread throughout the military camp before it was accomplished. The people who were most moved were the soldiers at the lower level. To them, most of them joined the army just to have something to eat. A few who were ambitious and capable joined to try their luck and see if they could have a future. Very few could really make a name for themselves, and dying in obscurity was the most common thing. If they were lucky enough to receive a full pension, that was already the greatest contribution they could make to their families. But now, they seemed to have other hopes.

Death is no longer silent, as if they had never existed in this world. Their names will be remembered by future generations. Perhaps hundreds of years later, there will still be people passing by the monument and stopping to take a look, knowing that there was once such a group of people who bravely fought against the Japanese pirates and were not afraid of death in order to prevent the people from being plundered.

They expressed their heartfelt gratitude to Xu Huaiyi. Those who knew him and those who didn't, all expressed their gratitude. Those who had been jealous of him also felt deeply ashamed and began to admire him from the bottom of their hearts from then on.

After all, not everyone can be like Xu Huaiyi, who is willing to think about and speak for the grassroots soldiers.

He did much more than that.

He also actively assisted the doctors in the army, helping to deal with some simple wounds and taking care of those disabled soldiers. He was not afraid of dirt or tiredness. Except for fighting and necessary rest and meals, he basically spent the rest of his time in the treatment center, doing his best without any complaints.

This is voluntary labor and there is no benefit at all.

Some people suspected that he was putting on a show, but how many people in the army could humble themselves and do this?

Some people suspected that he had ulterior motives, but most of the people he rescued would never be able to go to the battlefield again. What would he get by making these people grateful to him?

The military power is not in the hands of these people. To please them is simply inconceivable in the eyes of some people.

Li Yunzhao complained to the Prince of Chu more than once, "Is Xu Huaiyi mentally ill? He could do anything else, but he actually degenerates and does those menial things. What's the point? When he was on the road, he made friends with the soldiers in the army and suggested erecting a monument for the dead. You can still say that he was trying to win over people's hearts, but what's the point of doing this now? It's meaningless..."

The Prince of Chu didn't quite understand it either, but he didn't dare to underestimate or look down on Xu Huaiyi's actions. He felt that, given Xu Huaiyi's intelligence, he would never do useless work, so what he was doing now must be meaningful. He pondered over and over again, and thought that the most likely answer was, "Maybe, he did it on purpose to show off his kindness and win favor for himself. Those common people are still very receptive to this..."

Li Yunzhao said with disdain, "But what's the use of this? Even if those people are moved to tears by him, what can they give him? As a military commander, military power is the most important thing. Can he really expect those low-level soldiers to help him seize power? Haha, wishful thinking."

The Prince of Chu said meaningfully, "They can't help him seize power, but they are loyal to him."

Li Yunzhao was stunned.

The Prince of Chu continued to remind him, "Don't forget, he is no longer a commoner. He is a sixth-rank lieutenant. He has soldiers under him who are able to lead troops. If they are grateful to him, they will obey his orders. In this way, when fighting, they will be able to use their arms and fingers like a tiger with wings. What do you think, will it be useful?"

After listening to this, Li Yunzhao frowned and said, "But most of the soldiers he takes care of are disabled. Even if they survive, they can't go to the battlefield again. They are just useless. If it's according to what you said, why doesn't he rescue those who still have hope of returning to the battlefield after recovering from their injuries?"

The Prince of Chu sighed, "So, I can't see through him. In the past, I only thought he had some business acumen and was a little clever in manipulating people's hearts. Who would have thought that he would be such a powerful general on the battlefield? In just a few months, he has established a firm foothold in the army. When people mention him, they always praise him for his wisdom, courage, and loyalty. I know he is capable, but I didn't know he was so capable..."

Li Yunzhao felt uncomfortable after hearing this and said sourly, "No matter how capable you are, you are just a peasant and you won't go far."

If you want to be promoted as an official in the court, it is useless to have ability alone. Your family is your biggest support.

The Prince of Chu shook his head. "He was born in a humble family, but he found a good master and a good teacher for his son. With two towering trees like this, isn't that enough for him to enjoy the shade? You underestimate him too much. He is definitely not an ordinary person!"

"So you want to...win him over and use him for your own benefit?"

"Alas, it's too late. If I go up to him now, I will only be humiliated by him."

Hearing this, Li Yunzhao asked tentatively, "So what do you want?"

The Prince of Chu smiled gently, and spoke softly, "If it can't be used by us, we have to destroy it to feel at ease. Otherwise, wouldn't it give the opponent more bargaining chips? I heard that he is good friends with Su Zhe. Su Zhe's momentum has soared this year, and it was all his advice behind the scenes. This is how Su Zhe, a bastard, showed his face in front of the Second Prince. The Su family is the Second Prince's money bag."

Li Yunzhao suppressed his excitement and said righteously, "I am willing to share the worries of the prince."

The Prince of Chu's eyes flickered, a smile appeared on his lips, and he changed the subject naturally, asking, "What is the Third Prince doing recently?"

Li Yunzhao looked a little depressed when he heard this. "I'm still in seclusion in the mansion, reflecting on my mistakes and copying scriptures. The last incident had nothing to do with the Third Prince, but I was implicated and put under house arrest. Now I can't do anything..."

The Prince of Chu whispered, "It's good to keep a low profile for the time being. The emperor is still in his prime, so there's no room for the princes to have any ulterior motives."

Li Yunzhao immediately said, "The Third Prince doesn't have any hidden agenda. It was others who got impatient and implicated the Third Prince. Please don't misunderstand me, Prince!"

The Prince of Chu smiled and asked slowly, "Then which prince do you think is anxious?"

Li Yunzhao cleared his throat. "Who knows? It's possible. After all, you can't judge a person by his appearance. In the past, everyone thought that the eldest prince would not fight for anything and wanted to be a leisurely prince. Who would have thought that he would quietly get help from the Meng family? He is still guarding the imperial mausoleum, but the Meng family has already created momentum for him. It's really unpredictable..."

At this point, he couldn't help but feel depressed and jealous. It would be great if he could win over the Meng family for the Third Prince.

The Prince of Chu did not respond and turned the topic back, "Let's discuss how to get rid of Xu Huaiyi. Otherwise, it will be difficult to do it when we return to the capital."

Li Yunzhao agreed without hesitation.

He already knew what happened in the capital. His father wrote to him and scolded him harshly, but he also felt wronged and unwilling to accept it. Who could have thought that it was just a rumor? In the past, even if Gu Huanxi was not forced to death, the reputation of the Gu family would be damaged, which would have dealt a heavy blow to Xu Huaiyi. However, things did not develop as he expected, but instead backfired on him.

The Dingyuan Marquis' Mansion lost two people and paid two hundred thousand taels of silver as compensation. It was laughed at by the whole city, and has been living in fear until now. How could he not hate it?

Now that he has a chance to get rid of Xu Huaiyi, he will certainly not let it go. It is just the right opportunity to take advantage of the power of the Prince of Chu.

Little did he know that he was just a chess piece in the eyes of the Prince of Chu. They were using each other and it all depended on who was more powerful.

The two men quickly made arrangements, and the opportunity came quickly. Within two days, the Japanese pirates invaded again. Xu Huaiyi put on armor and led his soldiers, fighting at the forefront and extremely bravely.

However, he did not ignore everything. He was always on guard against being plotted against. Fighting on the battlefield was chaotic and it was easiest to be attacked. If someone attacked him secretly or shot him from behind, he would be unable to defend himself.

He was fighting with the Japanese pirates and did not dare to be distracted by other things, so he told Wei Liang that his only purpose in staying by his side was to act as his third eye and guard against any villains.

Wei Liang knew that his master had offended many people. He was not afraid of their revenge in an open way, but was afraid of hurting people secretly. So he agreed readily and carried out the order thoroughly. When he was on the battlefield, he ignored the Japanese pirates and only targeted "his own people" to do harm.

As for protecting Xu Huaiyi, there are guards sent by Sun Yu.

Xu Huaiyi fought in several battles without getting injured. Firstly, it was because he wore protective clothing. Secondly, it was because Sun Yu prepared people for him. They were personal soldiers carefully trained by the Sun family. They were not only highly skilled in martial arts, but also smart, loyal enough, and fearless of death. They blocked swords and guns for Xu Huaiyi several times.

Together with Wei Liang, they served as Xu Huaiyi's outermost layer of armor. They also contributed to Xu Huaiyi's rapid promotion to captain.

This time, it played an even more important role.

Because the Japanese pirates attacked fiercely and seemed to be risking their lives, this battle was extremely difficult and brutal. Even though Xu Huaiyi was quite skilled and had two lifetimes of combat experience, it was still very difficult for him to cope with it. He was almost hit several times. Thanks to the protection of his personal soldiers, he was spared from injury.

By the end of the fight, everyone was numb and didn't feel tired. They were like machines, reacting completely subconsciously. This state was undoubtedly very dangerous, but the war was not over, so no one dared to stop, otherwise they would die.

Xu Huaiyi was covered in blood, his armor was soaked through, his eyes were bloodshot, and the hand holding the knife was spasming reflexively. He had no choice but to tear off a piece of cloth, wrap it around his wrist, and bite through the soft flesh on the wall of his mouth. The pain made him sober up briefly, and at that moment, his back suddenly stiffened.

Then he heard Wei Liang shouting in fear, "Master, get out of the way!"

Almost instinctively, he fell to one side. An arrow flew past his arm from behind and unfortunately hit a Japanese pirate who was rushing in front of him. The huge impact force made the opponent retreat several steps before he fell to the ground with a scream.

The arrow hit the pirate's shoulder. Normally, such an injury would not kill him in a short time, but after the man fell to the ground, he convulsed and died soon after.

After Wei Liang checked, he said with lingering fear, "Master, the arrowhead is poisonous. Did your arm not get touched?"

Xu Huaiyi shook his head. The arrow only scratched his clothes and didn't hurt his skin. Fortunately, it didn't hurt him, otherwise...

Wei Liang's face turned pale, and he gritted his teeth and said, "Master, this is not a stray arrow, this is murder!"

On the battlefield, sometimes people get so angry that the fight between the enemy and us gets chaotic that it is possible for one to be accidentally injured by a stray arrow from one's own people. However, if the arrowhead is smeared with poison and is clearly shot at his back, this is not an accidental injury but a premeditated murder.

As for who it was, he hardly gave it a thought.

Xu Huaiyi's eyes flashed with cruelty, but his voice was calm and without fluctuations, "Well, I know, take good care of the corpse of the Japanese pirate. This time, whoever did it will pay with his life."

Do you really think he has no temper?

When the war was over, the scene was devastated and it was unbearable to look at. Xu Huaiyi no longer cared about these things and ordered Wei Liang to take the evidence back. He was not in a hurry to deal with the matter. He helped clean up the battlefield and bury the bodies as usual. He went to the treatment center to see the doctor before going to Sun Yu's tent.

Sun Yu had already learned about this from Wei Liang. He was so angry that he smashed the cup on the spot and got angry at his two bodyguards. By the time Xu Huaiyi arrived, he had calmed down a lot and did not investigate the matter without caring about the consequences.

He wanted to hear Xu Huaiyi's opinion first.

In the tent, there were only the master and his disciple. Xu Huaiyi came straight to the point, "Master, I can guess who shot the arrow. If you want to investigate, just keep an eye on them."

Sun Yu asked, "Are you referring to... Li Yunzhao?"

Xu Huaiyi nodded, "He must be there, but he's not the only one."

Sun Yu asked uncertainly, "Could it be that there are also the Prince of Xin Guogong and Qiao Huaijin? Do they have a grudge against you as well?"

Xu Huaiyi considered and said, "It shouldn't be them. The Second Prince doesn't want to kill his disciple at the moment, and neither does the Fourth Prince for the time being."

"Then the Third Prince has thought about it? He should want to win you over, right? With your relationship with Li Yunting, you still have a great chance of getting a foothold in Dingyuan Marquis Mansion. At least on the surface, you can fool some people."

"But the Gu family and the Dingyuan Marquis's Mansion have fallen out, have you forgotten? The people from the Dingyuan Marquis's Mansion slandered my wife, and my wife reported them to the Jingzhao Prefecture. She was sentenced to three years in prison, and was beaten and fined. How could they not hate me?"

Sun Yu reacted, "Then this grudge is indeed quite big."

Xu Huaiyi said, "It's a fight to the death."

Sun Yu looked at the Japanese pirate on the ground, whose face had turned black, and said coldly, "Shooting an arrow at a comrade from behind is a taboo in the army. One life is not enough to make up for it."