ebookland Chapter 976 A Secret Letter from the Family
Chapter 976 A Secret Letter from the Family
Renyu sighed softly and made up his mind secretly that no matter how difficult the future would be, he would shoulder this responsibility and do his best for the future of Fuso and the peace of the people.
The convoy moved slowly forward on the white snow, like a line of black ants, struggling to move through the vast white world. Occasionally passing by a village, Renyu could see through the car window the worried faces of the residents. They looked hurried, as if they were worried about the unknown fate that was about to come.
These scenes, like sharp knives, deeply hurt Renyu's heart.
War not only destroys homes, but also separates people. The constant wars in Fusang have made the people of this land lose their former peace and laughter, and replaced them with endless worries and fears.
As a member of the royal family, Renyu understood that he had to stand up and use his actions to comfort the hearts of the people and rebuild their confidence and hope.
Renyu clenched his fists tightly, as if he wanted to deeply imprint this determination in his heart.
Three hours later, it was getting dark, and the caravan slowly stopped in a sheltered valley. The surroundings were covered with white snow, and the cold wind was howling, but it was relatively calm here, without the raging wind and snow, and it was a rare place to camp. The caravan members moved quickly, some were busy setting up tents, and some started to make fires and cook, and the entire camp soon became busy and orderly.
Next to a makeshift command tent, a caravan guard hurried over with a telegram, his face showing a serious and anxious look.
He walked up to Mitsui Kenichi and whispered, "Captain, this is a secret letter from the family that I just received. You need to check it yourself."
Mitsui Kenichi was slightly startled when he heard this, and a bad feeling surged in his heart. He quickly took the telegram, turned and walked to an empty corner, trying to avoid everyone's sight. He took a deep breath, slowly unfolded the letter, and began to read it carefully.
As he read the contents of the letter word by word, Mitsui Kenichi's expression became more and more shocked, and he couldn't help but tremble slightly. His eyes were wide open, as if he couldn't believe what he saw.
The handwriting on the secret letter was neat and powerful, revealing an unquestionable majesty. The letter paper was slightly yellowed, but the content on it was like a sharp blade, deeply hurting Mitsui Kenichi's heart.
In the letter, the handwriting of the head of the family, Mitsui Kazuki, was clearly visible. He personally ordered Mitsui Kenichi to take action near Shiga Nagahama City. The Chinese army had set up a checkpoint there, intending to intercept Prince Renyu. This news was like a heavy bomb, exploding in Mitsui Kenichi's heart. He widened his eyes in disbelief and read every word in the letter repeatedly, trying to find a misunderstanding or possibility.
However, the content of the letter was very clear. The head of the family, Mitsui Kazuki, ordered Mitsui Kenichi to cooperate with the actions of the Chinese side to ensure that Prince Renyu fell into the control of the Chinese army. This order was like a cold shackle that tightly bound Mitsui Kenichi's heart. He knew very well that this meant that the family had betrayed Fuso and their own country and chose to turn against China. This decision made him extremely shocked and angry, and he could not accept this cruel reality.
Mitsui Kenichi held the letter tightly in his hand, his fingertips slightly whitened due to the force. His heart was full of struggle and contradiction. He knew that as a member of the family, he had to obey the orders of the family. But on the other hand, he was a citizen of Fuso and had deep feelings for this land and people. He could not imagine the scene of handing Prince Renyu over to the Chinese army with his own hands. That would be a shame and stain on his life.
He subconsciously looked towards the tent where Prince Renyu was, where dozens of royal guards were meticulously guarding the prince's safety. Prince Renyu was the future and hope of Fuso, and he could not allow anyone to hurt him. However, the order of the head of the family was like an insurmountable gap, standing in front of him.
Mitsui Kenichi's heart was filled with pain and helplessness. He closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and tried to calm his chaotic mood. He knew that he could not disobey the order of the head of the family. This was for the survival and continuation of the family. Although this decision made him feel extremely painful and ashamed, he had to obey the wishes of the family.
After a long time, Mitsui Kenichi slowly opened his eyes, sighed softly, folded the letter and put it in his arms.
The night passed quietly in tension and anxiety. When the first ray of morning light penetrated the heavy clouds and sprinkled on the snow, the team was ready to go. There was an oppressive and urgent atmosphere in the air, and everyone's face was full of seriousness and determination.
Mitsui Kenichi stood at the front of the convoy, his eyes were deep and complex, with both worries about unknown challenges and loyalty to the family mission. He took a deep breath, trying to put aside the struggle and contradiction in his heart temporarily, and focus on the task at hand.
"Let's go!" He ordered in a deep voice, his voice sounding particularly clear and powerful in the cold morning wind.
The convoy started immediately, and the wheels rolling over the snow made a rustling sound, as if it was the whisper of the earth, telling of the coming storm. They rushed to Shiga Nagahama City as planned. The scenery along the way seemed particularly peaceful and beautiful in the morning light, but under this tranquility, there were endless crises and undercurrents.
According to their plan, after arriving in Nagahama, they will immediately turn southeast and send Prince Ninyu to Nagoya, where he will transfer to a military plane and be safely sent to Tokyo.
Kenichi Mitsui sat in the cab, his eyes fixed on the front, his heart full of vigilance and alertness.
He knew very well that the Chinese troops could attack the Aichi region where Nagoya was located to the east at any time, and time had become a matter of seconds for them.
As the convoy continued to move forward, the surrounding scenery was also quietly changing. From the vast snowfields, to the sparse villages, to the gradually dense towns, each place revealed the atmosphere of life of the Fuso people. However, this atmosphere was mixed with an indescribable anxiety and uneasiness.
Finally, at noon, the convoy arrived at the edge of Nagahama City, Shiga.
Mitsui Kenichi's heart tightened, he knew that this was the place where the Chinese army had set up a checkpoint as mentioned in the family's secret letter.
The wind and snow ahead seemed to become more violent at this moment. In the white world, a discordant blue suddenly came into view. It was the uniform worn by the Chinese soldiers, which was particularly eye-catching against the backdrop of the snow.
On the road, a temporary checkpoint suddenly appeared in front of the convoy. It seemed to have grown out of thin air in the snow, abrupt but not to be ignored. The checkpoint was built with several sturdy logs, covered with thick snow, with only a little wood texture showing.
What is even more eye-catching is that there is a row of huge wooden spikes placed in front of the checkpoint, with the sharp tips trembling slightly in the cold wind, as if silently warning anything that tries to approach.
Around the checkpoint, hundreds of Chinese soldiers in blue uniforms were on high alert. These soldiers stood tall and marched in step. Even in such harsh weather conditions, they maintained a high level of vigilance and combat effectiveness.