Although, Su Li didnt leave imdiately but planned to have another conversation with Princess Changle. After all, she had just experienced a humiliating incident.
You should summon the minister! The lady officer, who happened to be a minister in the Princess Mansion, stopped Su Li with a smile. It was worth ntioning that she held a prominent position within the mansion.
My son-in-law, please go and take a bath, the lady officer urged.
Changle Su Li attempted to speak, but the lady officer interrupted.
I understand, son-in-law. Hurry up and dont keep the princess waiting, the lady officer responded, her face displaying a kind smile as she looked at the freshly cleaned and dressed Princess Changle, whom Su Li had attended to.
Hmm Su Li nodded and exited the room.
Once Su Li left, the lady officer settled down slowly beside the bed, holding Princess Changles hand.
The lady officer was an introverted individual, always speaking sparingly but giving her utmost effort. She had been appointed as the governor of the Princess House by Zhangsun Wu Fei and had beco the housekeeper in Princess Changles household.
When Changle was rely six years old, it was the first ti she had slept in a separate bed from her mother. The female officer had embraced and comforted little Princess Changle for a long, long ti.
From that mont onward, she watched Princess Changle grow up step by step.
Princess Changle seed to have inherited Zhangsun Wu Feis character flawlesslynever frivolous or overbearing, knowledgeable in her studies and etiquette, well-mannered, and beautiful.
Although the female officer was rely a courtier, she quietly regarded Princess Changle as her own child. She observed Princess Changles growth every step of the way from her early years.
One day, Princess Changle decided to enter into a marriage contract. On that day, she approached a female officer and asked her about the aning of marriage. The female officer, who was also unmarried, confessed that she did not know what marriage entailed. Changle then expressed her reluctance to marry her cousin. However, this marriage seed ideal to many due to Zhangsun Chong being the eldest son of Zhangsun Wuji who was the brother of Empress Zhangsun Wu Fei, as well as being highly regarded and attractive. The female officer did not believe Zhangsun Chong was a suitable match for Princess Changle.
Despite Zhangsun Chongs prestigious background, the female officer felt that his lack of genuine care for Princess Changle made him an unsuitable partner. However, as a re female officer in the Princess Mansion, she had no authority to voice her objections. No one could challenge the decisions made by the Queen, the King, and Zhangsun Wuji.
Later on, Princess Changle suddenly fell into a coma, and a person nad Su Li appeared. The female officer was particularly dissatisfied. Su Li and Zhangsun Chong were complete opposites. Although she denied Zhangsun Chongs sincerity towards the princess, she had to admit that Su Li was incomparable to him. Su Li was rely a peasant, but the only aspect where Zhangsun Chong could compete with him was in terms of looks.
As ti passed, the female officer witnessed Su Lis constant thoughtfulness, gentleness, and ticulousness.
She couldnt help but say with a smile on her face, Princess I think This son-in-law is truly remarkable! She spoke softly while looking at the still-sleeping Princess Changle.
On the other side, Su Li entered the bathing area, where a maid was already waiting. Upon entering, the maid began to undress him. However, Su Li declined their assistance, indicating that he would handle it himself. The maids respected his wishes and stepped back. Su Li removed his clothes and untied his hair, taking a mont to comb through the tangles. With a smile, he stepped into the barrel of water, which had the perfect temperature, neither too hot nor too cold.
The warmth of the water enveloped Su Lis body as he leaned back against the wooden barrel, a hint of regret in his eyes. Recently, he had been sowhat absent-minded in his quest to earn points. It was because Su Li felt that once Princess Changle woke up, he might not have the opportunity to earn points like this again.
He reminded himself to seize the chance and focus on improving himself. Suddenly, a ssage from the system appeared.
[Congratulations to the host, unlocking new intimate actions and gaining the skill: Never Lost! (Your sense of direction is so strong that every step you take is a map, you wont get lost even if you close your eyes, no matter where you go, and its like coming ho to you! What are you waiting for? (Seal the wolf and go!)]
Su Lis eyes lit up with excitent. He wasnt aware of the skills exact value, as he needed to refresh the systems product page. Nevertheless, just hearing the description made it seem like a miraculous skill, especially considering his newfound knowledge of the art of war and his military background.
For military strategists, this skill was undoubtedly a dream co true. It reminded Su Li of the feats achieved by legendary generals like Huo Qubing, Li Jing, and Lan Yu. Their accomplishnts, such as crossing borders that the Xiongnu couldnt breach, paled in comparison. Su Li realized that sealing a wolf into a house, an expression often used to describe extraordinary achievents, was no longer difficult for him. With his comprehensive understanding of the art of war, he could appreciate the true difficulty behind such accomplishnts.
First and foremost, lets discuss the marching route
People often described Huo Qubing as venturing deep into the Xiongnu hinterland. Even in modern tis, Huo Qubings remarkable success was attributed to his capture of the Xiongnus guide. Although, those who drew such conclusions were often mistaken.
Li Guang, for instance, didnt know how to capture the Hun guide, did he? The Huns themselves werent particularly clever either, lacking the foresight to fortify vulnerable areas against enemy penetration. If it were as simple as that, Huo Qubing wouldnt have needed to wait until reaching the hinterland. Furthermore, there wouldnt have been just one Huo Qubing throughout the entire Han dynasty capable of preventing the wolves from encroaching.
Where did Huo Qubing march? The desert and Gobi Desert were not grasslands. That place could be considered a forbidden zone for humans. Even the most seasoned rchants from the Western Regions would lose their way there.
What was even more astounding was that Huo Qubing, as a native Han Chinese, navigated this treacherous terrain effortlessly, as if he had a built-in GPS system in the desert and Gobi Desert, where the Huns were too afraid to tread in large numbers. The desert and Gobi Desert served as both a natural defense for the Huns and a precarious position like a city with its back against the cliffs.
Huo Qubings march through the desert and Gobi Desert was as challenging as scaling a cliff to attack an opponents city. The vastness of these regions made it difficult for the Huns to defend themselves effectively. Moreover, a Han general leading a raid from within was similar to parachuting an elite army into the enemys hinterland, employing strategies that seed like magic.
If the Xiongnu were to send generals capable of leading troops to appear in the Central Plains hinterland without disturbing the three outer passes, Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty would have been left with no choice but to concede defeat.
Huo Qubings exceptional ability lay in his seemingly innate sense of direction. He possessed knowledge of traversing the boundless yellow sand that surpassed even that of the local Huns. He could anticipate the Huns positions better than the locals themselves.
Wouldnt it be if I were to ntion ninety and never lose my way and be reborn as a wolf?, Su Li thought.
From the west to the north of the Central Plains, vast deserts and limitless permafrost stretched out. These were untad regions that no native had truly explored and understood. If one could overco the challenge of losing their way, Su Li, for instance, could completely sweep through the sparsely populated northwest direction of the vast land, becoming their worst nightmare.
Take another look at Su Lis own attributes Being not far from ninety ant that sealing the wolf was just within reach.
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