Chapter 18: Now I Understand (2/2)

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Situ Qian, the lord of Cheng Yu State. Even though Cheng Yu State did not count for much in the Xing Han Empire, and was even ranked among the back, Situ Qian was still a supreme existence as the Cheng Yu State Lord.

At the moment, Situ Qian was sitting on his golden throne, his eyes hanging low, looking a bit impatient. The people on both side of the hall were infected by the atmosphere.

”Dear Officials, due to some things at play, the Lord would have to leave for now,” The eunuch clearly understood Situ Qian's intentions, and quickly said.

”Official Feihu has an urgent military report for the Lord,” A sturdy man stepped out the right side of the hall, bowed and said.

Urgent Military Report?

Situ Qian suddenly raised his head. His originally low hanging eyes started to have colour. Even his pale white face now seemed to radiate an oppressive and majestic aura.

Whether it was the changes in Situ Qian’s behavior, or the three words ”Urgent Military Report”, the officials in the hall started to act in a more dignified manner.

”General Feihu, don't tell me that there's a change in the situation in the war with Chang Yan State?” Situ Qian said in a slightly tapering voice.

General Feihu quickly said, ”No, this is about an event that happened in Cheng Yu State. A great event! If used properly, not only will we exterminate Chang Yan State, even expanding our territory is not impossible.”

An elder standing on the left side of the hall coarsely said, ”Zhao Feihu, since when did you get so long-winded and speak in bits and pieces.”

Zhao Feihu ignored the old man, and continued, ”Your Majesty, the army recently discovered a healing solution. This healing solution is amazing, and it can cure all sorts of complicated infections. According to the news I heard from the Ironword Branch, out of 1000 injured soldiers who consumed the solution, only one died so far. Furthermore, his death is not due to infection but severe blood loss. So to speak, no one died after consuming the solution. On the other hand, when we were without this solution, our death rates were as high as 30 to 40%. We can say that the effects of this new solution is more than ten times better than our best drugs now...”

”What?” Situ Qian stood up agitatedly, and did not notice that the jade ruyi in his hands had already fallen to the ground.

Not only just Situ Qian, the other officials looked at General Feihu in shock, and all started to breathe heavily.

In every war that occurred, the deaths of injured soldiers due to infection were always in the millions. If this drug could prevent the deaths of the soldiers, it would be absolutely revolutionary.

What is the most precious thing in war? It is the soldier. No, it should be a combat experienced soldier. Just one soldier who survived a war is far more worthy than a few inexperienced recruits.

If the drug was as magical as he says, Zhao Feihu's words about exterminating the Chang Yan State may not be impossible. It could even help Cheng Yu State vastly expand its territories.

”General Fei Hu, are you referring to the Nine Lives Healing Solution?” The elder who previously ridiculed Zhao Feihu asked in surprise.