Chapter 1525

We must not add extra spaces? Probably fine.

Now translate each line faithfully.

Let's do line by line.

【14】

Same content as 【10】 but with quotes. Translate same.

Translation: "On the wealthy street running north-south through Honggu County, pedestrians were scarce and most shops had closed early; occasionally a patrol of city troops passed by. Only after inquiring did they learn that this time Li Tianheng's most capable aide, Governor Yang Daoyuan of Xiezhou, was leading the campaign in person, with his headquarters temporarily set up in Honggu County, so the county was under tight security."

【20】

Thus: Governor Yang Daoyuan of Harmony Prefecture. Also, the term meaning headquarters or command post. So his headquarters was temporarily set up in Honggu County.

Now line.

【27】

Translation: "Hu Xiaotian and his companions dared not linger outside too long, lest they invite unnecessary trouble. They found a relatively secluded inn to stay in; the innkeeper was likewise cautious, repeatedly questioning their identities and examining their travel documents before preparing rooms for them. Hu Xiaotian generously rented out the entire western courtyard of the inn, which gave them quiet, made mutual support easier, and most importantly, closing the gate created an independent space that ensured a measure of safety."

Check: The expression meaning 'generously rented out' (could also be 'spent lavishly') is retained as 'generously rented out'. The expression meaning 'rented out the entire western courtyard' is 'rented out the entire western courtyard'.

【31】

Translation: "After dinner, Xia Zhangming and Hu Xiaotian sat in the courtyard chatting. Xia Zhangming said, 'My lord, are we supposed to leave first thing tomorrow morning?'"

Hu Xiaotian smiled and said, "Not urgent!"

Translation: "Hu Xiaotian smiled and replied, 'Not in a hurry!'"

【37】

Translation: "Having known Hu Xiaotian for a while, Xia Zhangming had a fair understanding of his character. He glanced around, leaned closer to Hu Xiaotian, and whispered, 'My lord, do you have any other plans?'"

Hu Xiaotian smiled and said, 'Not urgent!' Xia Changming had known him for a while and understood his character. He glanced around, moved closer, and asked in a low voice, 'My lord, do you have any other plans?' Hu Xiaotian chuckled, said nothing, gazed at the round moon, and suddenly asked, 'What is that?'

【41】

【6】 Hu Xiaotian smiled and said, 'Not urgent!'

【43】

Hu Xiaotian chuckled, said nothing, gazed at the round moon, and suddenly asked, 'What is that?'

But the user gave lines differently: Let's re-examine the user input:

Lines to translate:

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【51】

【4】 Hu Xiaotian smiled and said, 'Not urgent!'

【53】

【6】 Hu Xiaotian chuckled, said nothing, gazed at the round moon, and suddenly asked, 'What is that?'

【55】

【8】 Xia Changming could hardly contain his surprise and delight, reaching out his hand. The black-tufted bird flew and landed in his palm, chirping nonstop. Xia Changming laughed and said, 'Little thing, where did you flee to? In a critical moment, you actually abandoned your master? You disloyal and unrighteous creature.'

【57】

After hearing that, Xia Changming turned to Hu Xiaotian and said, 'That day it encountered a sea-eastern green hawk, barely managed to escape, made a big detour, and when it found us we were back at Lanxi Village. Many of the Black Miao people there raise hunting hawks, so it dared not approach; thus it followed us all the way.'

【59】

Xia Changming burst out laughing, full of confidence, shaking his head and said, 'Impossible. The black-tufted bird is extremely loyal; if it fell into enemy hands, it would rather die than betray. That's why I prefer to trust birds over people.' As he said this, he inadvertently thought of Zeng Xiaorou. He felt a pang of sadness, having thought they were mutually affectionate. He never expected that Zeng Xiaorou was actually a spy who used the 'suffering body' tactic to infiltrate them, and that her first genuine emotion toward a person caused him such deep pain.

【61】

Xia Changming said, 'Its memory is excellent; it knows who my friends are. You're not unfamiliar with this—back on Python Flood Island, I once had it follow you.'

【63】

Xia Changming noticed the regret on his face and whispered, 'My lord, you seem to have something on your mind.'

【65】

Xia Changming said, 'With the snow eagle's flight speed, it can reach here in a day and night; the war hawk is even faster. At this time, the snow hawk is likely still in Snow Hawk Valley, and I don't know if the war hawk is present, but the black-tufted bird can find them.' Xia Changming whistled at the black-tufted bird, and it flew back onto his palm. He made a soft cooing sound, and the bird responded with its chirps. After a moment, the black-tufted bird spread its wings and flew into the night sky, soon disappearing into the darkness.

【67】

Xia Changming laughed and said, 'Let it go find the war hawk and the snow eagle.'

【69】

Xia Changming said, 'Although the black-tufted bird's flight speed is not as great as the snow eagle's, it should be able to reach Snow Hawk Valley in two days and nights. These birds have some unknown means of communication among them, so it should not be difficult for it to find the snow eagle. If everything goes smoothly, I think the snow eagle could arrive here within at most three days and nights. However, I cannot guarantee the war hawk, for that bird is proud and eccentric, and only my lord can tame it.'

【71】

Xia Changming laughed and said, 'I'll say anything you need me to.'

【73】

Xia Changming said, 'However, we might have to stay here for a few days.'

【75】

Xia Changming said meaningfully, 'My lord, I've long noticed—don't you already have a plan?'

【77】

Xia Changming said, 'I don't know what you're thinking, but I know you won't just leave like that. The mobilization of sixty thousand troops in Sichuan this time is unprecedented in history as a purge scale. I also asked some people in Lanxi Village, who have lived in the village for ten years without ever relocating, which means this time Li Tianheng is serious.'

【79】

Xia Changming said, 'Yan Kui… uh, if the village chief Yan didn't feel this was no small matter, he wouldn't be rushing to relocate the families of Lanxi Village. Moreover…'

【81】

Xia Changming said, 'I saw the look in Miss Yan's eyes as she was about to leave; it was deeply sorrowful, giving me a feeling of parting in life and death. I can see it, and my lord surely can feel it too.'

【83】

Xia Changming said, 'My lord has always valued affection, yet you showed little reluctance and left resolutely, making this even more unreasonable. I think my lord intends to lift the siege of Heavenly Wolf Mountain.'

【85】

Xia Changming said, 'Some things can still be discerned with careful observation.'

【87】

Xia Changming said, 'I hadn't thought of this, but this time Sichuan has dispatched sixty thousand troops; even if we wanted to help, with our current strength we couldn't possibly deal with so many. Unless…' He turned to Hu Xiaotian, his eyes lighting up.

【89】

Unless we assassinate their commander and break their morale!

【91】

Xia Changming said, 'My lord's idea is very bold and also very dangerous, but if the snow eagle and war hawk are present, it's not impossible.'

【93】

Xia Changming's face showed difficulty as he said, 'I'm afraid the princess may not listen to my advice; is my lord planning to keep it from her?'

【95】

Long Xi Yue listened to Hu Xiaotian finish speaking, blinked her beautiful eyes, and a knowing smile appeared at the corner of her mouth. 'I knew you wouldn't just sit by and ignore the matter of Nu Jiao.'

【97】

Long Xi Yue said, 'Do you want to do this yourself and have me leave?'

【99】

Long Xi Yue said, 'With so many of them, even if you succeed in infiltrating, how can you guarantee a safe and unharmed escape?'

【101】

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