Episode 24 recap: Zi Chuan Xiu: "A melee with mutual benefits."
Lei Hong felt very wronged. He hadn't betrayed the Northern Tribe at all, but now it seemed impossible to clear his name. Ka Dun pretended to understand Lei Hong's feelings, but the evidence against him was overwhelming, leaving him no room for defense. Lei Hong quickly pleaded with Ka Dun to save him, and Ka Dun took advantage of the situation to tell Lei Hong that he had already interceded on his behalf before the emperor.
Lei Hong was grateful but didn't know how to prove his innocence. Ka Dun instructed Lei Hong to kill Si Yilin and gave him three days to do so. Lei Hong realized that Ka Dun wanted him to engage in battle with Si Yilin and reap the benefits while he sat back and watched. Lei Hong felt that his only chance of survival was to take risks with his soldiers' lives.
Zi Chuan Xiu recognized Lei Hong as their opponent and ordered his men not to shoot arrows, strictly forbidding any harm to be done to the prisoners. Ka Dun was glad if Lei Hong emerged victorious, but even if he lost, it wouldn't cost Ka Dun any of his own troops. He saw this as a deal where he wouldn't suffer any losses.
Lu Di thought Ka Dun's strategy was truly remarkable. Ka Dun believed Lei Hong to be a detriment, and if Si Yilin took the initiative to attack, it would be even better. Lu Di was pleased with their approach. Si Yilin became angry when his men started shooting arrows. He trusted Zi Chuan Xiu completely.
Zi Chuan Xiu approached Si Yilin and told him that he had a way to undermine the enemy's morale. Si Yilin ordered all his soldiers to temporarily follow Zi Chuan Xiu's command. Zi Chuan Xiu instructed them to gather more lime powder and chili powder to make cannons. Lei Hong knew that Si Yilin wasn't as ruthless as Di Lin and would never kill prisoners. Seeing the enemy's army in a panic, he knew there was an opportunity and ordered his men to continue advancing.
The prisoners were heavily injured but had no choice but to keep moving forward. At this moment, Zi Chuan Xiu suggested they release a large number of smoke bombs to cut off the enemy's communication while their vision was impaired. These prisoners used to be under Zi Chuan Xiu's command and were sensitive to signals and horn sounds. If they received the message, they would surely fight to buy time. It was the perfect moment for them to escape and catch the enemy off guard.
Zi Chuan Xiu told Si Yilin to focus on killing enemies on the front line while he would command from the rear to put Si Yilin's mind at ease. Ming Yu suggested waiting for the enemy to become complacent and then launching an attack from within their camp, catching them off guard. Before those people could even see the enemy, their eyes were blinded by the chili powder, resulting in their sacrifice.
Lei Hong was anxious to see that the city gate was still open, and he urged his men to attack quickly.
Zi Chuan Xiu believed that Si Yilin would be able to return on time. When Zi Chuan Xiu couldn't wait for Si Yilin's return, he quickly set off to kill the enemy, hoping to rescue Si Yilin. When Si Yilin saw Zi Chuan Xiu arriving, he felt relieved and entrusted the rear to him. The two brothers worked together and ultimately won the war.
Bai Chuan finally smiled. Lei Hong failed and quickly retreated. Lei Hong knew that he was a traitor and that the enemy didn't take him seriously. He pretended to surrender. Ka Dun realized that he was in trouble and went to find Yun Qian Xue. Yun Qian Xue knew that this battle seemed different from the tactics of the Zi Chuan army and suspected that there was someone guiding them from behind.
Si Yilin also marveled at their narrow victory and was glad that Zi Chuan Xiu had many clever ideas. Zi Chuan Xiu noticed the bracelet in Si Yilin's hand. Si Yilin told Zi Chuan Xiu that it belonged to Zi Chuan Shen Xing, Zi Chuan Xiu's father. Zi Chuan Xiu found it hard to believe, but Si Yilin insisted that he must take revenge on Ka Dun.
Yun Qian Xue sought out their master and analyzed that although they appeared not to have failed, it was still a major defeat. He knew that the enemy had a skilled strategist. Bai Chuan was very worried about this war. Yun Qian Xue believed that they should first stabilize their position and then surround Si Yilin's army.
Si Yilin guessed that it was Yun Qian Xue who came up with the plan this time. Ka Dun was pleased with Yun Qian Xue's strategy. Zi Chuan Xiu knew that they couldn't hold on for many more days, but going out now would be suicide. Di Lin didn't have any news about Si Yilin, but he knew where he was.
Lin Bing admired Si Yilin's sense of righteousness, willing to sacrifice himself to buy them time. Di Lin believed that it was not acceptable and insisted on taking the army to save Zi Chuan Xiu and Si Yilin. He even called the two of them fools. Lin Bing thought that Di Lin's approach might not be wise either. Di Lin proudly told Lin Bing that he was the third fool.
(End of the drama)
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