Surviving In The Ancient Times With Limitless Supplies
Chapter 337: Secret Letter

Chapter 337: Secret Letter

Xu Xiang walked for half an hour and came to the barren area on the mountain. After she and Mu Yucheng planted purple bamboo and wild berry bushes before they left, the temperature in the mountains dropped slowly. Now, standing on the mountain, she doesn’t feel as hot as before.

She looked around and made sure no one was following her, before she took out a few chestnut tree seedlings and planted them. After successfully planting the purple bamboo forest, Xu Xiang plans to build an edible forest garden. She wants to turn this barren mountain into a source of income for Shen Gu Village by planting trees that can both provide food and protect the environment.

When Xu Xiang was busy planting trees, shrubs, mushrooms and vegetables on the mountain, in a hidden village far away from Shen Gu Village, Xiao Han received a new secret letter from his elder brother. After Xiao Han read the secret letter, he brought the letter to the study to look for his father. After walking for a few minutes, he came to the study and knocked on the door.

Knock, knock, knock.

"Come in."

With his father’s permission, Xiao Han opened the door and walked into the study. He stood in front of the table and said, "Father, this is a secret letter I just received. It was sent by my elder brother."

Xiao Yi put down the brush and took the secret letter from Xiao Han. After reading the secret letter, he burned it and said, "Have all the preparations been completed?"

Xiao Han nodded and said, "Yes, father. We can leave at any time."

After he finished speaking, he thought for a while and said hesitantly: "Father... Mother and Elder Sister..."

Knowing what he wanted to ask, Xiao Yi sighed and said, "They will follow us. Your mother refuses to stay in this place."

Xiao Han breathed a sigh of relief after hearing his father’s words. He actually wanted to find out his father’s intentions on this matter first. If his father refused to take his mother and elder sister with them, he planned to persuade his father. Fortunately, his mother was one step ahead of him.

Xiao Yi glanced at his youngest son, saw his relieved expression, and shook his head helplessly. After burning the letter, he said, "Er Lang, go get ready. We’re leaving tonight."

Xiao Han clasped his fists and said, "Yes, Father."

After the door closed behind Xiao Han, Xiao Yi took out another letter and read it over and over again. He couldn’t believe the news, but no matter how many times he read it, the contents of the letter remained the same. His young sister Xiao Yue, the Empress Dowager of the Shang Empire, was poisoned to death last night.

Xiao Yi clenched his hands tightly, closed his eyes in pain, and thought: ’Ah Yue, what should I do? Do you really want me to kill your son? But he is your only son, how could you ask your elder brother to kill him?’

Different from his father’s inner struggle, Xiao Han was very calm when he went to find Fan Zhengying. Since it was still early, he went to the training ground. Arriving at the training ground, Xiao Han saw Fan Zhengying and several generals training with the soldiers.

Seeing him coming, Fan Zhengying said, "Rest for ten minutes."

"Yes, General!" The soldiers said in unison and sat down on the ground to rest.

Xiao Han walked up to Fan Zhengying and said, "Good morning, General Fan."

Fan Zhengying nodded in greeting and said, "Little General Xiao. It’s rare for you to come so early. Is there a problem?"

Xiao Han found that the generals and soldiers were looking at him, so he thought for a while, and said, "We will set off tonight. Get ready as soon as possible."

Hearing this, Fan Zhengying’s eyes lit up, and he asked, "Has the Supreme General finally decided to implement the plan?"

Xiao Han nodded and said, "My elder brother is on his way back to the Shang Empire. We will meet him on the western border of the Shang Empire."

A general stepped forward and said, "The western border of the Shang Empire is currently controlled by the seven barbarian clans. Can we attack the Shang Empire from there?"

Xiao Han shook his head and said, "I don’t know. But my elder brother should have his own plans and considerations when he chooses the western border as our camp."

Fan Zhengying looked at the general and asked, "General Bai, do you have any suggestions?"

Bai He thought for a while, and said, "Last night, our spy in the western regions sent news that a minister was found to be in collusion with the seven barbarian clans. If we attack from the western border... We may very well be stuck in the middle. At that time, it will be difficult to resist the joint attack from the Shang Empire and the barbarians."

After listening to his analysis, Xiao Han, Fan Zhengying and the other generals fell silent. Although they knew that Bai He’s worry was justified, they could not violate the military orders.

Xiao Han looked at them and said, "Don’t think about it for the time being. All we need to do is prepare to leave tonight. Before my elder brother comes back, we must settle down on the western border."

Hearing this, the others could only clasped their fists together and say in unison: "This subordinate follows orders."

After the military order was conveyed to Fan Zhengying and the others, Xiao Han went to find his mother.

When Wen Wan and Xiao Jing heard that they were leaving tonight, Wen Wan said anxiously: "Your father is really too much. Why didn’t he tell me in advance? There are too many things to pack, but we only have a few hours to prepare."

Xiao Jing looked at her mother, smiled, and said gently: "Mother, don’t be anxious. We still have enough time, and we really don’t have much to bring."