Li Yi glanced coldly at the city behind him, a sneer appeared on the corner of his mouth, and he said calmly: "Say Empire, I will come back to be ashamed." ”

When Li Yi and his party returned to Zhongbang Fortress, it was already two days later. When he arrived at the fortress, it was already night, and Li Yi spent a lot of saliva before he got permission to enter the fortress.

As soon as he entered the city, Li Yi was subjected to strict interrogation.

"Name."

"Li Yi."

"Position."

"Commander of the Second Knights of the Central Army."

"The purpose of being here."

"Evacuate."

"Evacuation?"

"Well, we were ordered to garrison the magic crystal mine in Wu'an Country before, but a few days ago, the Sayi army suddenly attacked, and after resisting for two days, we couldn't resist it, so we had to withdraw our troops."

"As far as I know, our Southern Legion sent two teams of troops to support you four days ago, why are you the only ones who have escaped now, and the other troops."

"In my estimation, the rest of the troops should have all been killed." Li Yi said indifferently, it seems that the 20,000 horses have nothing to do with him.

However, hearing Li Yi's answer, the commander who interrogated Li Yi couldn't suppress his anger. "Head Li Yi, please pay attention to the tone of your voice. What do you mean', the 37th and 38th teams are also the elite troops of our Southern Army, they were ordered to support you, but you told me that according to your estimate, they were all killed, didn't you fight side by side with them? ”

"Sir, you're right, I really didn't fight alongside them." Li Yi shrugged his shoulders and said meaninglessly.

"So, you're a deserter. While you see your allies trapped, you lead you to run away? The chief was completely furious, stood up and pointed at Li Yi's nose and said.

"I don't deny that I didn't support them, because they were completely sent to their deaths, and I am also responsible for my soldiers, and I can't send my soldiers up to the enemy to be beheaded, knowing that they are in danger." Li Yi did not avoid the chief's question at all, and in the face of the other party's anger, Li Yi still said calmly.

Seeing Li Yi so stubborn, Alice was already anxiously stamping her feet on the side. Although Li Yi's approach was very right, after all, he gave up his allies and evacuated alone. Now in the face of the prefect's interrogation, Li Yi not only did not defend himself, but admitted whatever the other party asked. If he really provoked the interrogation chief and wanted to convict Li Yi, then Li Yi would be unreasonable.

The interrogation chief now seems to have gone berserk, and in the face of Li Yi's chaotic appearance, this chief now wants to draw his sword and behead Li Yi. He has been a soldier for so many years, and it is the first time he has seen such a righteous deserter.

Unwilling to see things go on like this, Alice had no choice but to bite the bullet and say, "Report, sir, can I say a few words." ”

"Who are you, do you have a part in speaking here?" The interrogator was already angry, but now when he saw Alice suddenly interject, he couldn't help but spread his anger on Alice.

"She is the deputy head of the Second Knights, and she also has the right to speak on the specific matters of our team. Sir, can't she say a few words if she wants? Seeing that the interrogator was angry with Alice, Li Yi couldn't help but lose his temper, in his heart, no one was allowed to show Alice a face except himself.

"You ......, you are so good, Commander Li Yi, I have been a soldier for half my life, and it is the first time I have seen such an arrogant soldier as you. Okay, comrade deputy commander, what do you want to say, now you can speak. Seeing that Li Yi dared to show his face, the interrogator was so angry that he even trembled a little when he spoke.

Alice glanced at Li Yi complainingly and motioned for him to stop talking. Then he smiled and said to the interrogator: "Sir, I hope you don't get angry, I apologize to you for him first." That's his temper, but he didn't mean to be angry with you. After speaking, Alice glanced at Li Yi again, and motioned for Li Yi to quickly apologize to the other party.

Seeing Alice's anxious look, Li Yi didn't want to embarrass her too much. Following Alice's meaning, Li Yi squeezed out a smile with great effort, and then also spoke: "Yes, sir." Actually, I don't want to contradict you at all, it's just that I'm a relatively straightforward person, and I was offended a lot just now, so I hope you don't be surprised. ”

Watching Alice and Li Yi sing and harmonize, and listening to Alice's delicate voice, the interrogator suddenly lost a little breath. waved his hand casually and said, "Well, just pay more attention in the future." This means that I have a good temper, and if I had been replaced by another commander, I would have pulled him out and beaten him with thirty sticks a long time ago. Comrade Deputy Commander, if you have anything to say, say it now. ”

Seeing that the interrogator finally eased his attitude, Alice was also a lot more relieved. After sorting out her thoughts a little, Alice said slowly: "Our Second Knight Order of the Central Army received the task of garrisoning the magic crystal mine in the territory of Wu'an Kingdom more than a month ago, and then escorted Kevin, the second prince of the empire, here. But just a few days ago, the Sayi Empire suddenly attacked the capital of Wu'an with 100,000 troops. Li Yi was supposed to escort Prince Kevin all the way back to China, but because he thought of the responsibility given to him by His Majesty, he chose to stay in Wu'an Kingdom to defend. In fact, the small city in the capital of Wu'an was already about to be breached on the first day when it was attacked by the Sayi army. Thanks to Li Yi's surprise move, he led five thousand knights out of the city to rush and kill, which allowed the capital of Wu'an to be preserved. ”

Alice's voice was extremely pleasant, and she spoke like a birdsong, plus she was saying good things for Li Yi both inside and outside of her words, so when she said that Li Yi went out of the city to meet the enemy, the interrogator couldn't help but look at Li Yi approvingly.

Seeing the chief's approving gaze, Alice knew that her words had had made a difference. After a pause, he slowly said that Pingyang Kingdom and Huaning Kingdom were defecting to the enemy. At that time, the defeat was decided, and Li Yi was unable to return to heaven with the thousands of men and horses under his command, and finally ordered the withdrawal of troops in order to preserve his strength. For the defeat of Commander Chenno and Commander Garrick, they had no choice but to retreat.

After listening to Alice's account, the interrogator also knew what had happened, and when he spoke again, his tone was not as stiff as before. "Since this is what happened, then Commander Li Yi's decision is also excusable. In that case, even if you lead a few thousand people into battle, it will only increase the casualties. ”

Seeing that the interrogator's attitude had eased, Li Yi no longer put on a stinky face. stood up and said apologetically: "Thank you for being able to understand my difficulties, I was indeed powerless at that time." Even if there is still a chance of victory, I, Li Yi, will not watch the defeat of friendly forces. ”

"Well, I will report this matter to the commander above reasonably, and Commander Li Yi will also blame himself, on the battlefield, victory or defeat is a common thing in soldiers. As long as they don't run away without a fight, it's not a shame for a soldier. Also, you don't have to call me a chief, a chief, a chief, I'm just an inspector in the Southern Legion, in terms of position, we are considered equal, you can call me Gavin in the future. ”

"Then thank you Brother Gavin, when I return to the imperial capital, I will explain it clearly to General Luo Ning in person." Li Yi gave a military salute and said politely.

"Brother Li Yi is going to leave for the imperial capital one day, speaking of General Luo Ning, he is a god of war in our army, I hope to have the opportunity to see the dignity of the old general." Speaking of General Ronin, Gavin also showed a look of admiration.

"I'll bring Brother Gavin's intentions, hehe. I'm going to let the troops rest for the night, and tomorrow we'll continue our departure. After all, even if I didn't complete the task this time, I have to go back and be punished quickly. Li Yi said jokingly.

"Hehe, I've said it all, Commander Li Yi doesn't have to blame himself too much. In the face of that situation, no one can have the strength to turn the tables. To put it irreverently, maybe General Luo Ning came, and it is estimated that he may not be able to save such a small city as the capital of Wu'an. Gavin said with relief, hoping that Li Yi would not care too much about winning or losing this war.

Li Yi smiled freely, then said goodbye and exited the interrogation room with Alice.

That night, Li Yi slept on the ground with his 5,000 sergeants, and he didn't even remove his armor. The next day, when it was just dawn, Li Yi led the cavalry of the Second Knights to set off again and march in the direction of the imperial capital.

Because when they came, after all, they needed to escort the envoys, so Li Yi's speed was not at full speed. Now that there is no burden, Li Yi is in a hurry to return to the imperial capital to report the military situation. The troops traveled almost day and night, and in just five days, the large army returned to the imperial capital.

Without wasting any time, after Li Yi brought the troops into the barracks of the Central Army, he ordered the troops to rest and recuperate. Then he hurried to General Luo Ning's mansion, hoping to quickly explain the matter to the old general in person.

After passing the layers of notifications, Li Yi finally entered General Luo Ning's study. But after seeing General Luo Ning as soon as he saw it, Li Yi found that the old general had a sad face.

"Xiaguan Li Yi, see General Luo Ning." After entering the study, Li Yi said respectfully.

"Li Yi, I'm back. Alas, it's good to come back alive. When General Luo Ning saw Li Yi, he sighed for a while, stepped forward, and helped Li Yi up.

"Why is the general like this, could it be that the loss of the magic crystal mine in Wu Anguo has brought punishment to the old general?" Seeing General Luo Ning's rare sad face, Li Yi couldn't help but ask worriedly.

"If it's just the matter of the Demon Crystal Mine, how can it make me sigh so much. Li Yi, in fact, you don't have to take any responsibility for the loss of that magic crystal mine. ”

"What do you say about the general, Li Yi knows that I should be fully responsible for the loss of the magic crystal mine this time, and I don't need the general to be so embarrassed and help me cover up my guilt."

Hearing Li Yi's words, General Luo Ning couldn't help but smile bitterly. "Li Yi, in the past few days when you rushed back to the imperial capital, a major event happened that shocked the whole country."

"What's the big deal." Li Yi asked curiously.

"Speaking of which, this big event is really related to the Magic Crystal Mine. In fact, a few days ago, the Sayi Kingdom attacked the Wu'an Kingdom, seemingly for the purpose of the magic crystal mine, but their real purpose was to attack my Tianlan Empire. Now, they have crossed the country of Wu'an, and the army continues to move north. Now the army is in the middle of the fortress, and the number of troops has reached a terrifying 500,000. ”

General Luo Ning looked out the window and talked to Li Yi about the amazing news in a heavy manner.

Hearing this amazing news from General Luo Ning, Li Yi also fell into a deep shock. After being stunned for a long time, Li Yi woke up from his shock and said, "Could it be that the Sayi Kingdom is preparing to attack our Tianlan Kingdom on a large scale?" ”

"Well, yes. This is something they have been planning for a long time, and they have made ample preparations for it. General Luo Ning said a little heavily, although he didn't want to admit it, but this was already a fact.

"What preparations have they made, now that they have sent 500,000 troops to attack the Zhongbang fortress, how long can the Southern Army alone support it?" Li Yi asked.

"Li Yi, do you remember Duke Vanessa?"

Hearing General Luo Ning suddenly talk about Duke Vanessa, Li Yi couldn't help but feel strange, but he still spoke: "Of course I remember that I had a relationship with him when I was in Lily of the Valley. ”

"That Duke Vanessa is a secret move of the Sayi Empire in our country, the Sayi army in the south has just attacked the Zhongbang fortress, and the Duke of Vanessa in the north has openly rebelled."

"What!?" Hearing General Luo Ning's words, Li Yi's shock was greater than hearing that Say had sent 500,000 troops to besiege the Zhongbang fortress.

"Actually, the empire has already discovered that Vanessa's guy has a heart of disobedience, but because there is no conclusive evidence, the old guy has a heavy army, and the empire is not good to do it directly. Now he has finally waited for the opportunity, although the empire can do it, but it is under the enemy, and the empire is now struggling. ”

"You've discovered Duke Vanessa's disobedience before?" Li Yi asked curiously, and then remembered how Dean Gar had behaved when he was in Lily of the Valley Academy after hearing that he had received an invitation from Duke Vanessa.

"Could it be that even Abbot Garr knew before that Duke Vanessa was restless?" Li Yi thought to himself.

"Although I don't know why Vanessa would raise an army to rebel in the face of the world's condemnation, but now that the wood is in the boat, the empire can only find a way to deal with it."

"Then what is the current arrangement of the empire, Vanessa has 300,000 heavy troops in his hands, and he is not guarding the Yunluo fortress in the north. If he starts an army now, will the Atlantan Empire take the opportunity to enter? Thinking of the terrible situation in the north, Li Yi also really sweated for Tianlan Kingdom.

"Although the empire had no evidence to deal with Vanessa before, it couldn't really make any preparations after all. In fact, as early as three years ago, the real garrison of the Northern Fortress had all been replaced by the men and horses of the Western Legion. He Vanessa was only in the rear of the Yunluo Fortress, serving as a backup force for the fortress. General Luo Ning said lightly.

Hearing General Luo Ning's words, Li Yi was also a little relieved. "Then what is the arrangement of the empire now, there are 500,000 troops of Say in the south, and 300,000 rebels in Vanessa in the north, is the empire ready to go north first, or go south first?" Although Li Yi does not understand military affairs, he also knows that things need to be prioritized.

"Your Majesty held a military meeting yesterday, and several of the corps commanders agreed that the priority now was to quell the civil strife in Vanessa. After all, those 300,000 rebels are in the hinterland of the empire, and if they are allowed to develop, there will be endless troubles in the future. ”

"What about the Zhongbang fortress, is it possible for the Southern Army alone to hold on to the offensive of Say's 500,000 troops?" Li Yi said worriedly, he has just experienced the situation of the enemy being strong and I am weak.

"I can only hope that they can do it, although the strength of the Southern Army is not comparable to the enemy army of Say, but after all, there is a fortress in the Middle State to defend. Zhongbang Fortress is not a small country like the capital of Wu'an, and no matter how strong the Sayi army is, it is impossible to break through it in three or two days. And we need to gather heavy forces at home, sweep away the rebels in Vanessa with a thunderous force, and then it is not too late to clean up Say's cubs. General Ronin said confidently, obviously Vanessa's 300,000 rebels were not taken into account by him.