Xie Ming

Xiao came to Lan Yang and stayed overnight in front of his tent, where he made a fire and advised Yuan Ping about the matter.

After the two brothers had a heart-to-heart talk, their knot was finally untied.

However, thinking of the critical moment, Yuan Ping still refused to give up and frankly asked Xiao Lang to give him a deadline so that he could save himself.

After hearing the news, Xiao Jingchuan looked up at the sky, where the stars were.

He grabbed the wine bag and took a few gulps, then answered hesitantly.

"Brother, Xiaochuan really can't give you a specific time limit right now."

"However, in the past two months, I did get to know a divine monk in Nanjing."

"According to his advice, perhaps that day is not far away."

"For example, the situation in Shandong that I just mentioned."

"In fact, the reason why I didn't bite the bullet completely was that this person was also plotting against me."

"First, in the current situation, there are many obstacles. The troops are not fully equipped, and it is difficult to control the situation alone."

"Inside, the various departments in the court formed factions to attack each other, and the court was in chaos and could not continue."

"And the young emperor in the palace is afraid of our troops and horses."

"So, retreating and letting out a breath, making compromises, and following his wishes is the way to avoid harm."

"Uh, haha, this is roughly what Xiaochuan told you about the situation in Shandong just now."

"However, apart from this, there is indeed another calculation."

"I listened to what the old monk said, and I think it makes sense."

"It is said that the peacemaking sentiment in the north will not last long."

"At present, the important officials of the Southern Court Cabinet are dreaming, determined to drive the tiger to devour the wolf and kill someone with a borrowed knife."

"But not all Jiannu Tartars are stupid and foolish."

"You are concerned about their military strength, but they are also concerned about your flesh and blood!"

“So, it won’t take too long before the peace between the North and the South breaks down.”

"By then, Shandong will be in danger."

"You should know this, brother."

"The Shandong border is a place without strategic locations to defend."

"Even if we lead the troops and are at the forefront."

"But once the war begins, I will have to lead my troops to consume the enemy first."

"If there is a strong enemy outside, and the four towns have tens of thousands of soldiers stabbing us in the back, the court will have nowhere to turn to. After a long time, we will not only be attacked and annihilated, but also cut off our logistical supplies. That's it."

"The situation almost turned fatal in an instant!"

"Oh, and if we just go with the flow and pass the hot potato of Shandong to Huang Degong, it would be a blessing in disguise."

"This time, I devised a plan to leave Beijing and come to Henan."

"We will immediately dispatch all of our troops here, just for this reason."

As Xiao Jingchuan spoke, he moved a little closer to Yuan Ping, and every word he said was full of gems.

What he is planning is big.

Seeing this, Yuan Pingchu finally listened attentively, and stood there in a daze, deeply moved.

"Uh, Xiaochuan, what do you mean?"

"Do you want to use the same trick of driving a tiger to devour a wolf and killing someone with a borrowed knife again?"

"On the surface, we were defeated this time, so we had to give it to Huang Degong."

"The Lord wants to use the land of Shandong as a consumption field."

"When two tigers fight, both will suffer."

"Then, we can take action, clean up the mess, and reap the benefits?!"

Seeing that it was Xiao who paused, Yuan Ping followed the conversation and analyzed the pros and cons.

"Haha, yes."

"Brother, that's right."

"However, you think too highly of Huang Degong."

"kindness"

"According to the judgment of the eminent monk."

"As long as the Jiannu invade the south on a large scale, people like Huang Degong will not be able to resist."

"However, it is true that his attack will consume the troops of the four towns."

"When he completely ruins the situation in Shandong, then our army may become the only main force left in the imperial court."

"As long as the situation develops in this direction, our army will eventually be able to take control of the situation in the southern border!"

"Do you think this plan will work?!" Xiao Jingchuan has always been very open-hearted with Yuan Ping and never shy about showing off.

This time, in order to convince him of his heart as his sworn brother, I have revealed all my plans for the future cooperation.

But after hearing this, Yuan Ping pondered and digested it for a long time.

For a long while, the man hesitated, muttering that he had other concerns.

"Uh"

"Hey, Xiao, Xiaochuan."

"This plan is good, but..."

"Hey, everything is unpredictable. We should be down-to-earth and take one step at a time."

"Moreover, you and that so-called divine monk feel that the imperial court's move to the north to make peace is a bad move, and that driving a tiger to devour a wolf is a bad move."

"But this same strategy of yours must not be bad?"

"Oh, I have a foul mouth and I always like to say bad things."

"I'm afraid that you might be too focused on the plan and end up making mistakes."

"Besides, even if what you are planning is true, it will be hard for him to resist."

"But by that time, the Jiannu army was marching southwards with full force."

"If you withdraw your troops from Henan and engage us in a roundabout way, can we be sure of winning in one fell swoop?"

“Everything is still unknown.”

"Ogawa, counselor, counselor."

"It's just something I'm doing to help you."

"They are very calculating and often like to complicate things."

"As if they can't stand out if they're not weird and mysterious."

"But Xiaochuan, you are the commander-in-chief, you must stay calm!"

“You must listen to the advice of counselors, but you must never believe everything.”

"There are three people involved, and they are competing with each other. Some things cannot be accomplished even if they are decided."

"What's more, in this world situation, how many people's lives and fortunes are involved!"

"Everyone has a brain and everyone has ideas."

"When the situation becomes tense and the swords are drawn, who can you influence?"

"Don't make things too complicated."

"Don't think of people as simple!"

"Do you understand?!" Yuan Ping's words were sincere and could truly be described as wise words for the country.

All thoughts and ideas are expressed without reservation and are fully guided.

Saying this, regardless of one's standpoint, did serve as a reminder to Xiao Lang.

After all, this is how things are in the world. We must listen, but we must never believe in one thing, especially for those who make decisions, who often have the most difficult time.

"Yeah, I understand."

"Ogawa has made a note of it."

Xiao Lang nodded sincerely, taking it seriously.

Hearing this, Yuan Ping slowly raised his arm and patted Xiaochuan's shoulder heavily.

"Uh, yeah, and wow."

"Well, the little emperor Zhu Cilang in the palace, I heard Hu Chen and others talking privately these days, saying that his health has not been good, and he has a stubborn cough and asthma?"

"Is this true?!" Yuan Ping suddenly thought of this.

After hearing this, Xiao was stunned for a moment, then he understood what he meant instantly.

"Ah, that's right."

"Because of the humidity and heat in the south recently, the cough and asthma have become more severe than before."

"Brother, I understand what you mean."

"The little emperor is in poor health right now, although a concubine in the palace is pregnant." Having said that, Xiao Xin felt mixed emotions and swallowed hard.

"But, I think it won't last too long."

"For the sake of his Zhu family's kingdom, just last month, he repeatedly urged Feiyu to bring our third prince Zhu Cijiong, who was stranded in Jiulong Town, to the southern border."

"I think I want to leave myself a way out." Xiao Shiyan replied.

"Well, this Third Prince, in my opinion, cannot be kept."

"Find an opportunity and strike first!"

(End of this chapter)