Years turn into wind

Chapter 193 Plan and Counterattack

The night in the Marshal's Mansion returned to tranquility, with only the footsteps of the secret guards gently passing through the courtyard. Cheng Yuwei sat in the study, before her a pile of information on drug development, but her mind had already flown to the assassination incident that had just occurred.

Ling Xiaotian pushed the door open and walked in. Seeing her frown, he walked over to her and whispered, "Yuwei, don't think too much. Leave it to me."

"You always say that, but..." Cheng Yuwei looked up at him with a hint of helplessness in her eyes, "I also want to share some of these things."

"You've helped me a lot." Ling Xiaotian gently held her hand, his tone softening. "Without you, I wouldn't be able to persevere through many things until now. But things on the front line, with all the swords and sabers, are simply too dangerous."

Cheng Yuwei was silent for a while, then smiled slightly: "Then you have to promise me that no matter what the situation is, you must pay more attention to your own safety."

Ling Xiaotian nodded: "Don't worry, I promise you."

Plan and Counterattack

The next morning, Ling Xiaotian called a meeting of his staff to discuss how to respond to the Zhao army's provocation. Cheng Yuwei sat in the audience, listening carefully to everyone's speech.

The adjutant spoke first, "Commander, this interruption in the supply of medicinal materials is just the beginning. The Zhao army will likely attack the material transportation lines next, and even block our supply routes."

A staff officer frowned and said, "If there is a problem with our supply of medicine and food, the front-line defense will be under tremendous pressure."

Ling Xiaotian's eyes were sharp as he spoke slowly, "The Zhao army doesn't dare to attack head-on, so they can only use these small moves to wear down our patience. Since they dare to provoke us, we must fight back."

He spread out a map, pointed to a location and said, "This is their nearest material transfer station. If we can intercept the supply line here, they will be forced to split their forces to guard it, creating more strategic space for us."

"But if we do this, the enemy will probably intensify their harassment of us," the adjutant expressed his concern.

Ling Xiaotian sneered, "If you don't test their bottom line, you will never know where their weaknesses are."

Laboratory breakthrough

At the same time, Cheng Yuwei was also accelerating her drug research. She realized that if she could develop more efficient medical supplies, it would not only improve the rate of battlefield treatment, but also provide strong support for Ling Xiaotian.

"Madam, can this formula really take effect so quickly?" Xiao Cui looked at the chemical formula she wrote, her eyes full of amazement.

Cheng Yuwei smiled slightly: "In theory, it is possible, but further experiments are needed to confirm it."

Just as she was concentrating on her experiment, she suddenly heard hurried footsteps outside the door. She looked up and saw Ling Xiaotian walking in, his face slightly solemn.

"What's wrong?" Cheng Yuwei asked hurriedly.

"The Zhao army is moving again. Their people have set up a new ambush point to our north, specifically targeting our transport team." Ling Xiaotian said in a low voice.

Cheng Yuwei thought for a moment and suddenly said, "Maybe I can help."

"You?" Ling Xiaotian was obviously a little surprised.

"I've been researching a simple yet highly effective medicine lately. If it can be produced quickly, it might significantly reduce the supply pressure on the front lines." A determined glint shone in her eyes. "Xiaotian, I don't want to just wait for news from you back home. I want to share some of the burden with you, too."

Ling Xiaotian looked at her deeply, then nodded slowly after a long moment: "Okay, but be sure to pay attention to safety."

Husband and wife of one mind

That night, the Marshal's residence was brightly lit. Cheng Yuwei and her lab assistants worked tirelessly, finally successfully producing the first batch of medicine. Ling Xiaotian, on the other hand, was busy arranging transportation plans to get these newly developed drugs to the front lines as quickly as possible.

As dawn approached, Cheng Yuwei finally put down her pen and breathed a sigh of relief. Ling Xiaotian walked over and gently placed a cloak on her shoulders: "Thank you for your hard work."

"It's okay. Compared to the dangers you face on the battlefield, my hardship is nothing." She raised her head, looked at his tired but still resolute face, and said softly, "Xiaotian, you must come back safely."

Ling Xiaotian lowered his head and placed a kiss on her forehead: "Don't worry, I promise you."

At this moment, the tacit understanding between the couple needs no words. They both know that this is not only a war, but also a test of their trust and love for each other.