"Mr. Wang, what do you mean? I don't understand?"
Yi Xiaodao was overjoyed when he heard that he now had 110,000 troops under his command. He was discussing with Wang Xuan how to garrison north to guard against the Northern Yi troops, but Wang Xuan had a different view.
"My lord, it's really not appropriate for us to be stationed outside the capital with so many of us. However, it would be unwise to move our troops north to resist the Northern Yi. There are still three vassals in northern Xinjiang. It would be fine if the imperial court sends troops. But after all, it has been less than three years since you were promoted to the title, sir, and we... are afraid that the name will be unfair and the words will not go well with you."
"Furthermore, sir, you may not know something. It was rumored a few days ago that the third son of King Xigui led a group of assassins to the capital to assassinate His Majesty... Regardless of whether this matter is true or not, Xigui must be on guard against it!"
Yi Xiaodao nodded: "This is indeed true, and your Majesty has already told me."
Wang Xuan wanted to persuade him again, but he suddenly glanced around, waved his hands gently, and filed out of the school, leaving only Yi Xiaodao and Wang Xuan in the tent.
When there was no one around, Wang Xuan took two steps closer and said in a low voice: "My lord, these more than 100,000 generals who went to the military camp to command the camp came to join us, not for the sake of family and country. Everyone knows it. The prince is a popular figure in front of His Majesty, so he came to seek refuge just for the sake of his own future."
"But sir, have you heard of it? When the birds are gone, a good bow is hidden, when a cunning rabbit dies, the lackeys will be cooked?" Wang Xuan's eyes were sharp and he stared at Yi Xiaodao closely, as if he wanted to see through him.
Yi Xiaodao raised his head and looked back at Wang Xuan, without any emotion on his face: "What exactly do you want to say?"
"In the final analysis, you and I are the same kind of people. Three years ago, sir, you were a beggar in Wancheng, and I was just a poor scholar. Now you are a prince, with more than 100,000 troops at your disposal. What will the court think? "
Yi Xiaodao shook his head slightly: "I know Your Majesty, he is not the person who kills donkeys." Yi Xiaodao was straightforward and spoke more straightforwardly.
"Perhaps not your Majesty, but what about the ministers of the Manchu Dynasty? There are so many rights and interests in the court, and they themselves are not enough. Now another one from the people has come up, who can agree? Now that your Majesty trusts you, sir, then It’s because Sichuan, Shu, Xigui, the three vassals of Northern Xinjiang and the Northern Yi are all present, but it’s hard to say in the future.”
"The imperial court has just ended the war with Chu and Xiang this year. Xigui and Beiyi will not give the imperial court too much time to recuperate. If the war begins, regardless of the outcome, my lord..." Wang Xuan stopped talking at the right time, He knew that Yi Xiaodao was a smart man and some words did not need to be said too clearly.
Yi Xiaodao inadvertently touched the jade bottle in his arms and lowered his eyes. He knew that what Wang Xuan said was not correct, but at least it was correct.
"No matter what you decide, I am willing to follow you forever." Wang Xuan knew that Yi Xiaodao had heard his words and was thinking about it now. He bowed his hands and stood aside.
The two of them sat and stood like this, silently without speaking. The sergeant outside the door brought food twice, but when he saw this situation, he quietly withdrew, not daring to disturb him.
After an unknown amount of time, Yi Xiaodao finally spoke and asked slowly: "In your opinion, what should we do now?"
Wang Xuan seemed to have been waiting for Yi Xiaodao's words, and immediately continued: "I asked your Majesty to ask for an order to move the army to the west, and said to be careful of Xigui. Deep in the mountains of 100,000 mountains in Xigui, troops will not be sent out easily. We took the opportunity to make a good alliance with Sichuan and Shu. We worked together with Sichuan and Shu to suppress Xigui, forming a situation like the land of San Francisco and Northern Yi confronting each other and containing the imperial court."
"With us and Sichuan and Shu watching over Xigui, and the three vassals in the north blocking the Northern Yi, the imperial court would not dare to make any move at that time."
Yi Xiaodao let out a long sigh, stood up and said, "I understand, I will think about it."
Wang Xuan sent Yi Xiaodao out of the tent. Outside the tent, the sky was filled with stars. The soldiers were patrolling back and forth. When they saw Yi Xiaodao and Wang Xuan, they took the initiative to salute.
"Let the soldiers and horses move back to Wancheng. If they enter Chuxiang, the court will be even more uneasy."
Wang Xuan didn't speak and nodded slowly. At least Yi Xiaodao agreed to his plan. Although it was just a small step, it didn't matter. Haste makes waste.
Yi Xiaodao continued: "Actually, prosperity and wealth really don't mean anything to me. Maybe I, Yi Xiaodao, was born to be poor and lowly and could not enjoy happiness. But now I can't just rely on my own ideas. You You're right, everyone around me comes to me for the future and wealth, but the only one who doesn't come for wealth, but I want to take the initiative to give it to her..."
"Presumably what she wants is just the gentleness of the father-in-law, right? The father-in-law should go back early and don't keep the wife waiting impatiently. I wish the father-in-law a successful start tonight!" Wang Xuan said with a smile.
Yi Xiaodao's face was slightly red, but fortunately no one saw him at night. He took the horse brought by the soldiers, turned over and rode on it, and left the military camp without looking back.
After leaving the military camp, Yi Xiaodao's eyes had a hint of anger, and the surrounding darkness instantly seemed like daylight in his eyes.
"It's been three years since I've known Yue'er. A girl of her age has already been surrounded by children in Wancheng... I've been traveling around a few days ago, and now I'm finally back. If Yue'er is willing tonight..." Yi Xiaodao thought about Wang Xuan's "victory" greetings just now, and unknowingly, his heart became hot.
"Er~~~" The war horse seemed to feel the heat on its back through the saddle, and it ran faster under its feet.
Yi Xiaodao, who was eager to return home, rushed into the city gate just before it closed, startling the Yulin army guarding the city, and almost facing each other with swords. After seeing clearly that it was Yi Xiaodao, everyone retreated and dispersed, letting him pass by.
Yi Xiaodao rushed back to the mansion without stopping. The little doorman had been waiting at the door for a long time, holding the door open for him.
"Yue'er! Yue'er!" Yi Xiaodao entered the door eagerly and walked all the way to the backyard.
In a hurry, I walked to the corner, not wanting to collide with someone. The man was slightly shorter than Yi Xiaodao. One hit his nose and the other hit his forehead. They both squatted down while covering the pain.
"Ouch, what daredevil? Are you in such a hurry to reincarnate?" the other party yelled first.
"Yi Xiaoling?" Yi Xiaodao heard the voice and immediately identified the person: "When did you come?"
Yi Xiaoling raised his head and looked at Yi Xiaodao: "You, the murderer of thousands of swords, are finally back! Where have you been fooling around? But I'm starving to death!"
"You just eat when you're hungry. Can I, the Duke of the State, still starve you?" Yi Xiaodao rubbed his nose to relieve the pain.
Yi Xiaoling was so angry that she stood up and kicked Yi Xiaodao: "It's all your fault. Sister Yue'er insisted on waiting for you to come back! I was just going to come out to see if you were back."
Yi Xiaodao was a dignified Wu Dinggong, but he was not angry at all after being kicked by Yi Xiaoling. On the contrary, he still had a smile on his face: "Aren't you coming back? Let's go for a walk and eat!" He said, He hugged Yi Xiaoling and walked towards the backyard.
In the backyard, Li Dingxing was helping He Yue'er serve food. He looked up and saw Yi Xiaodao and two people walking in together: "You're back, this food has been heated several times!"
Seeing that they had really waited for him until now, Yi Xiaodao felt a little embarrassed: "I'm sorry that I made you wait for me for so long. You can just eat first."
He Yue'er came out of the kitchen with the food in hand. When she saw Yi Xiaodao, the corners of her mouth curled up unconsciously.
"We want to eat, but my sister-in-law insists on waiting for you. How can we, sister and brother-in-law, be so embarrassed?" Yi Xiaoling said jokingly, looking at He Yue'er.
The four of them looked at each other and laughed at the same time.
The four people who were originally unrelated to each other can actually come together in circles, sit at the same table to eat, and become "a family". Things in the world are really unpredictable.
"Ah Si, bring two jugs of wine you have hidden, and ask for the best!" Yi Xiaodao raised his eyebrows at Li Dingxing, turned around and shouted to the middle courtyard, his voice was full of energy, and the middle courtyard could hear it very clearly, and Don't feel noisy.
After a while, Ah Si walked in from the central courtyard with a sad face, holding two bottles of wine in his hand: "Master, who said that?"
"Ah Liu." Yi Xiaodao sold his little eyeliner directly without thinking.
"I'm really convinced by this Liu, I have to fight with him today!" Ah Si put two bottles of wine on the stone table, turned around and left in anger, going to fight with Ah Liu.
Ah Si's little episode made a few people laugh again. Yi Xiaodao took off the tops of the two bottles of wine and stuffed one directly into Li Dingxing's arms. The two looked at each other and smiled, raised their glasses at the same time, and drank.
The four of them started eating and drinking.
"By the way, you haven't told me why you suddenly came to the capital?" After taking a big gulp, Yi Xiaodao breathed a sigh of relief, took a mouthful of vegetables and stuffed it into his mouth, chewing and asking.
It was better that Yi Xiaodao didn't say this. After saying this, Li Dingxing and Yi Xiaoling fell silent at the same time. He Yueer winked at Yi Xiaodao and shook his head slightly.
"What happened?" Yi Xiaodao sensed something was wrong, but didn't know the situation.
"Brother, my master is dead...beaten to death by that Beiyi woman..." Yi Xiaoling curled his lips, snatched Li Dingxing's wine, and took a big sip himself.
Yi Xiaodao knew Yi Xiaoling. She was very emotional and could endure it till now. She was still talking and laughing. The two of them must have made their decision long ago. Then he looked at Li Dingxing, waiting for what he and his wife would think.
"I have gathered a total of 50,000 soldiers and horses from various cities in Nanhuai. They are now outside the East City. I have requested your Majesty to join the Yulin Army."
Yi Xiaodao said nothing, waiting for Li Dingxing to finish.
"Your Majesty has agreed to make Yulin Army armor and distribute it to my Nanhuai soldiers. But I have one request, that is, I hope to lead the army to Northern Xinjiang to fight against the Northern Yi!" Li Dingxing clenched his fists, Yi Xiaoling's matter , that’s his business.
Yi Xiaodao was about to reach out to pull the chicken leg. When he heard Li Dingxing's words, he slowly retracted his hand, unconsciously picked up the wine bottle and tasted it carefully.
"Brother, do it!" Yi Xiaoling's face was already bright red, and his eyes were slightly blurred.
Yi Xiaodao made a very quick move, and with one smooth stroke, he took the wine bottle from Yi Xiaoling's hand and handed it to Li Dingxing. He Yue'er stood up in time and helped Yi Xiaoling to the room.
"You don't agree?" Li Dingxing also saw Yi Xiaodao's thoughts.
Yi Xiaodao replied: "I agree, but I have a better idea."
