CHAPTER 477: CHAPTER 477: SUBJUGATING THE THIRD PLACE SCHOLAR

Gulan Military Camp.

Tao Mingxuan awoke, feeling as though his neck was about to be broken.

That Dayan Commander, truly ruthless.

Really does kind of resemble Tang Peizhong’s demeanor.

Tao Mingxuan opened his eyes, expecting to find himself in a prison cell, but instead, he was in a neatly arranged room.

And his hands and feet were not bound.

Tao Mingxuan frowned as he sat up, turning his head to see Shu’er.

She wore a red, tight-fitting garment, her hair tied up high; her overly gentle face, because of this outfit, appeared somewhat valiant and swift.

Shu’er smiled and said, "Third place, long time no see."

Tao Mingxuan’s expression was complex, his feelings towards Shu’er somewhat conflicted.

At first, he only regarded Shu’er as a nemesis who had spoiled his plans.

Until he captured Shu’er and slowly discovered that she wasn’t so detestable after all.

At least, her cooking was delicious, and her medical skills were genuinely good, giving him hope for healing.

At that time, he was still high and mighty.

But now...

Now he had become a prisoner, his status doing a full 180-degree turn.

Tao Mingxuan gritted his teeth, "Kill or cut, do as you please."

Upon hearing this, Shu’er’s smile deepened.

"That’s really not something you would say, is it? Could it be that after staying in the Tazi Camp for so long, you’ve also learned the Tazi’s toughness?"

Tao Mingxuan’s face turned a mix of livid and pale, "What do you want to do?"

Shu’er raised an eyebrow, "Not much, just wanted to ask if you’re interested in becoming the Think Tank of the Gulan Military Camp."

Tao Mingxuan was taken aback, then sneered.

"I refuse to be a lapdog for Dayan."

Shu’er raised an eyebrow, it seemed Tao Mingxuan bore a deep grudge against the Emperor of Dayan.

And rightly so, it was a matter of a stolen wife.

"No, you won’t serve Dayan, only serve me."

Tao Mingxuan looked at Shu’er, and after a long time, his expression turned peculiar.

"Are you planning to rebel?"

Shu’er laughed, "No such thought, but I do need to cultivate my own power, don’t I?"

Tao Mingxuan pondered for a while, then said, "Then what benefits can you offer me?"

The two already shared some rapport, so discussing this wasn’t hard.

Shu’er smiled and said, "Depends on what you want."

Tao Mingxuan said, "First condition, I want Lin Guipin. Second condition, cure my illness."

Shu’er shrugged, "Curing your illness is simple, but asking for a noble concubine of the Emperor seems a bit difficult."

There was a hint of sarcasm in Tao Mingxuan’s eyes.

"See, I knew it wasn’t necessary; what I want, you can’t give. Only the Dazi dare promise me that."

Shu’er was speechless, "Even if they gave you this promise, the likelihood of fulfilling it is slim."

Tao Mingxuan sneered coldly, "No, once we reach the Capital, the likelihood increases significantly."

Truth be told, in the past life, they did reach the Capital.

But in this life, it’s unlikely.

In the past life, it was ten thousand Dazi against twenty thousand Dayan Soldiers, who were ill-fed and poorly supplied, and the city walls were not fortified.

In this life, the city walls are fortified, and it’s ten thousand Dazi against twelve thousand Dayan Soldiers.

Moreover, every small skirmish has ended in victory now.

Shu’er said, "This condition, I think it’s doable."

After pausing, she added, "But are you sure you want a woman who betrayed you and has been with the Emperor, that old man, for so long?"

Tao Mingxuan’s face turned ugly and even more gloomy.

Shu’er continued, "There are so many better choices out there for you, third place. Why fret over finding a better one?"

Tao Mingxuan gritted his teeth, every word like biting at Lin Guipin’s flesh.

"I only want Lin Guipin."

Shu’er nodded, "Fine, since you’ve decided, I’ll agree."

Tao Mingxuan raised an eyebrow, Shu’er agreed so readily, making him a bit hesitant.

Shu’er made his thought clear, "You don’t have to think about relying on the Dazi anymore; they’re in trouble themselves now."

Tao Mingxuan was silent, not agreeing immediately.

Shu’er said, "Come, let’s take you outside for a walk."

Tao Mingxuan stood up, coughed a few times, and followed Shu’er.

Standing on the rough city walls, all one could see were Dayan Soldiers tearing up bricks, capturing Tazi prisoners of war.

And quite a few of them.

Some soldiers were rebuilding the city wall, while some appeared to be civilians, but they were surprisingly proficient.

Soon enough, the Gulan Military Camp would be successfully rebuilt.

And after this battle, the Dazi’s spirit seemed to have utterly wilted.

It was a significant victory.

Tao Mingxuan said nothing, a tinge of desolation in his eyes.

"Now, to you all, I’m actually just a traitor."

Shu’er chuckled softly, "No, only to others. I’m asking you one last time, will you serve me?"

Tao Mingxuan was silent for a long time, then said, "As long as you fulfill my conditions, both within five years."

Shu’er nodded, "Of course."

At that moment, Tao Mingxuan finally relaxed.

Previously, he betrayed Dayan to serve the Dada as a Think Tank, suffering inner torment.

And after all this time, the Dada people never truly trusted him, always wary and disdainful in every aspect.

If it weren’t for the overwhelming hate in his heart, he might not have endured until now.

Seeing that she had reached an agreement with Tao Mingxuan, and that he truly seemed to submit, Shu’er said no more.

"Let’s go, I’ll take you to eat."

So, Tao Mingxuan and Shu’er walked to the canteen amid everyone’s stares.

The soldiers’ eyes, initially of surprise, turned to rejection, then hatred.

They recognized this elegant, sickly man.

He was the Dazi’s Think Tank!

The former third place.

The current Dayan traitor.

Of course, some were still confused.

After all, not everyone had seen the Think Tank, but that didn’t stop comrades from enlightening them.

Shu’er had no intention of introducing Tao Mingxuan, nor did she plan to explain for him now.

After all, unless he stayed in Dada for the rest of his life, he would face the hostility of Dayan Soldiers.

If it were on the battlefield, the Dayan Soldiers would merely think, "Bah, lapdog."

However, in the Gulan Military Camp, the Dayan Soldiers slowly gathered around.

They wanted to strangle Tao Mingxuan.

Many soldiers looked at Shu’er, some worrying for her.

But more soldiers noticed her calm demeanor.

Moreover, she had also been taken to Dada before, surely knowing that this Tao Mingxuan was a traitor.

What of the third place of Ming Tokyo City? Now, it’s still a traitor.

Everyone glared fiercely at Tao Mingxuan, and some began to shout.

"Traitor Tao Mingxuan, why don’t you just die?"

"Bah, you spawn of a no-rectum bastard, traitorous lapdog, how does it feel to lick Dazi stinking feet?"