Chapter 87: Heartache
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Since ancient times, there had been many combat techniques and they were not limited to just one type. However, there had never been a combat technique that specifically targeted the forest. This was because the forest had always been one of the country’s sources of wealth. Very few people would lure their enemies into the forest to avoid destroying the trees and beasts in the mountains.
Although Qi Xiuyuan was tempted by Qi Haoran’s suggestion, he did not agree immediately for he could not sacrifice the next generation’s interests for a temporary victory. If he won a battle in the forest by this method and the other soldiers followed suit, what would happen if the Hu people burned the forest in anger?
In Xingzhou Prefecture, many commoners relied on Chef Mountain and Mount Jiexi for a living. If they were really burned down, everyone would curse the Qi family’s ancestors to the 18th generation.
“Jungle warfare is not a bad idea, but it can’t be used on a large scale. However, if we encounter a small group of elite soldiers from the Jin soldiers, it may be feasible to lure them in.” As long as they controlled the degree well, the Hus would not dare to take the risk of burning the mountains. After all, they had to pay a huge price in doing so.
Qi Haoran’s eyes lit up. “Brother, don’t worry. Even if I don’t use the forest, I’d be able to defeat them all one day. Not only the Jin soldiers, but also West Xia and Tibet. I will definitely be able to take back our homeland.”
Qi Xiuyuan laughed loudly and patted his young brother. “How ambitious. Alright then. I’ll wait for you to succeed and bring honor to our ancestors.”
“Hmph, I’m not doing this to bring honor to our ancestors.” Qi Haoran said proudly, “When I become a first-grade general, I’ll request for my mother to be conferred a title so that her memorial tablet can be placed in the Qi family’s ancestral hall.”
Qi Xiuyuan’s gaze darkened. He smiled and said, “Alright, from tomorrow onwards, not only will you have to practice martial arts twice as hard, but you also can’t neglect the homework set by Teacher Fang. There’s no first-rank general who isn’t well-read.” Qi Xiuyuan continued with a smile, “I heard that General Yuan spends two hours a day studying. You can’t compare to General Yuan, but you have to learn from him in hopes of surpassing him one day.”
General Yuan was Qi Haoran’s second idol apart from his older brother. Although Qi Haoran did not like to study, he still nodded and agreed.
The smile on Qi Xiuyuan’s face widened. When he went back with his brother to visit his benefactor, Fan Zijin was already at home and had just finished showering. Seeing the two of them enter, he hurriedly stood up and greeted Qi Xiuyuan.
Qi Xiuyuan nodded slightly and asked, “Are you injured?”
“Brother, don’t worry. With me around, how would I possibly let him get hurt?” Qi Haoran rushed to say.
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