Three days had passed, so it was time for Long Fei Ye to give Fourth Imperial Prince Long Tianshi an answer.
Long Fei Ye took out a letter and handed it to Chu Xifeng. "Give this to Fourth Imperial Prince. Say that this is your lordship's letter of advice to His Majesty to depose the crown prince and set up a new one. If His Majesty insists, your lordship will send more troops to the south. I won't let the Chu Clan troops take a single step into Tianning! "
Han Yunxi could guess that Long Fei Ye would do this. If they rashly went to Western Liang now, there was a 50 percent chance they'd fall into a trap. Sending a letter was the safest way.
If Great General Ning really wanted to push Long Fei Ye onto the throne, Long Fei Ye could send troops from the south to suppress the Chu Clan and make friends with Western Zhou. Then he'd be able to take control of the western regions very quickly.
If Great General Ning really was a member of the Di Clan, then Long Fei Ye's troops could be considered a precaution against the Di and Nether Clans. He was afraid that there would be a great battle at that time. Long Fei Ye's ultimate goal in coming to Western Zhou was to take control of this region as well!
After sending the letter, they waited for the fourth imperial prince and Great General Ning's reactions. As expected, the fourth imperial prince came back a few days later.
"Imperial Uncle, imperial father is simply … simply … aye! Imperial father didn't even read your letter before tearing it up in front of everyone! He even said … he said he'd personally train the crown prince. Once the crown prince comes of age, he'll abdicate the throne. "
Han Yunxi smiled coldly from the sidelines. Heaven knows if Emperor Tianhui's words were just his sleep talk, or if the fourth imperial prince didn't even send the letter.
Long Fei Ye was unperturbed. "Looks like it's time for your lordship to send out troops."
The south central regions had more than just a navy. The two armies stationed there were now under the control of the Baili Army.
Delighted, the fourth imperial prince blurted out, "Imperial Uncle, Great General Ning wants to see you!"
See him? Han Yunxi looked at him in disbelief.
Cold, Long Fei Ye asked, "What, he wants to see your lordship without paying me a visit?"
Frightened, the fourth imperial prince hastened to explain. "No, no! Uncle, you've misunderstood! Great General Ning was afraid that Imperial Uncle would not want to see him, so he asked for instructions first. When would Imperial Uncle be free, and where would be a good place to meet? If it's appropriate here, Tian Shi will pass on the message now. "
Long Fei Ye sneered, "When did Great General Ning's face become so big? Why would a dignified son of the Imperial Family send a message? "
As soon as these words came out, the Fourth Prince was speechless. He had been so elated by Great General Ning's promise of becoming the Emperor that his soul had almost left his scabbard. Now, it could be said that he obeyed Great General Ning's every word and was willing to run errands everywhere. As a matter of fact, when he heard that Imperial Uncle Qin was going to send out troops, he was so happy that he almost lost his sense of direction.
After a long while, the Fourth Prince reluctantly gave a lame explanation, "Imperial Uncle, you misunderstood. Tianshi … Tianshi meant that since Imperial Uncle is going to send troops, shouldn't you meet with Great General Ning and have him report the military situation at the border?"
That was how a prince should behave.
Long Fei Ye replied with two words, "Approved."
After the Fourth Prince left, Han Yunxi smiled and said to Long Fei Ye, "The original 50% chance should be increased by another 10% to 60%, right?"
To be able to make Long Tianmo so obedient, even reversing the master-servant relationship, Great General Ning wasn't someone to be trifled with!
"70%." Long Fei Ye replied.
70% chance … …
"So you're saying that you're prepared to lose to me?" Han Yunxi pretended to be serious.
Long Fei Ye was immersed in the struggle for power and seemed to have forgotten that he had a bet with this woman. As soon as he heard this, he picked up a cup of tea and drank it.
Han Yunxi had long seen through this action of his. When he was unwilling to answer or had nothing to say, he would drink tea. However, Han Yunxi didn't know that this kind of situation would appear on her side.
Although it was still the twelfth lunar month, Han Yunxi felt that Lil Thing's spring was just around the corner!
Not two days later, Great General Ning really did come to pay a visit.
Han Yunxi had never seen Great General Ning in person. She only knew that he was Tianning's youngest general. Who knew that he would scare Han Yunxi so badly when she saw him in person?
He was completely different from how she imagined him to be!
Great General Ning wasn't dressed in military armor, nor did he carry any weapons. Instead, he was dressed in a Confucian robe and had his hair tied up in a half-ponytail. Although his features were well-defined, with thick brows and large eyes, he didn't have an aggressive gaze. Instead, he gave off a reserved aura.
If not for Long Fei Ye's suspicions, Han Yunxi's intuition about this Great General Ning wouldn't be that bad. However, Long Fei Ye's suspicions had made Han Yunxi think of someone else: Ouyang Ningnuo!
After careful comparison, the two of them did have similar auras. As for whether Great General Ning was like Ouyang Ningnuo, hiding a treacherous side beneath his refined appearance, it was impossible to say for now.
Still, Han Yunxi couldn't help but imagine what those eyes would look like on the battlefield. What would they look like if they were used in battle? Would that reveal the true nature of this fellow?
While Han Yunxi was studying Great General Ning, he suddenly looked over at her.
Han Yunxi was very generous and didn't avoid his gaze. Instead, she continued to look at him with the air of a Qin Wangfei.
By now, Great General Ning had already paid his respects to Long Fei Ye. He only glanced at Han Yunxi before bowing his head and resting his right hand on his left shoulder. He made a 90-degree bow to Han Yunxi and said, "This general pays his respects to esteemed wangfei."
"Great General Ning may dispense with the formalities," Han Yunxi said.
Great General Ning rose to his feet. Long Fei Ye didn't give him a seat, so he had him stand where he was.
"When I heard that Your Highness Duke of Qin intended to head north, this general came to express his gratitude!" Great General Ning said earnestly.
"It is this prince's duty to eliminate the Chu Clan and support the Long Clan. What are you thanking me for?" Long Fei Ye asked.
"This general has brought the cavalry battalion and the western troops to express his gratitude for saving our lives! The cavalry battalion and the western troops may not be able to resist the Chu Clan's forces. If that happens, all of our soldiers will die tragically on the battlefield. However, if Your Highness Duke of Qin is willing to send reinforcements north, our army will be greatly strengthened. Two, our morale will be boosted, and three, the enemy will be deterred! It will be a great fortune for our army to reduce casualties! "Great General Ning looked refined, but his words were sonorous and forceful. He had the stern aura of a military man.
"Reducing casualties is also this prince's duty. Do I need you to thank me?" Long Fei Ye asked again.
Great General Ning immediately bowed. "Yes! This general misspoke. "
This fellow has quick reflexes. He doesn't even show his emotions on his face! Han Yunxi didn't say a word, but simply observed from the sidelines. After all, this fellow's origins were directly related to Lil Thing's fate.
"Your Highness Duke of Qin, this general still has something to report," Great General Ning said next.
"Mm," Long Fei Ye replied coldly.
Great General Ning could only continue. "As this general understands, Cloud Realm Trade Consortium has provided red coat cannons to the Chu Clan this time. They've already delivered them."
At this, Long Fei Ye's cold eyes flickered. "How many?"
"At least three!" Great General Ning replied.
In Cloud Realm Continent, gunpowder was controlled by the various armies, but the red coat cannons weren't in the hands of the military. Instead, they were made by a skilled craftsman.
This craftsman lived in the lawless Three-Way Battlefield and hid in the Three-Way Black Market all year round. He wasn't restricted by any country. A few years ago, he'd made a single red coat cannon and put it on sale in the market. Over the past few years, there had been no news of red coat cannons, but Cloud Realm Trade Consortium had actually gotten their hands on three of them! Leaving aside Long Fei Ye, even Han Yunxi was astonished. Although red coat cannons were antiques that could be placed in museums in her eyes, they were still a godly existence in the era of cold weapons.
"What do you mean?" Long Fei Ye asked.
"The Chu Clan troops are all elite soldiers with strong archers. Now that they have red coat cannons, they're like tigers that have grown wings. They can't be underestimated. In this general's humble opinion, this general's two armies will attack from the east while Your Highness's forces from the north will attack from the south. Then we'll join forces with Western Zhou to attack from the west. This will form a three-pronged encirclement! In this way, the Chu Clan will have no choice but to surrender! "Great General Ning said seriously.
Long Fei Ye nodded in silence. He rapped his knuckles on the table, indicating for Great General Ning to sit on one side. Great General Ning respectfully took a seat and explained the situation in the east, as well as the details of his forces.
Han Yunxi was puzzled. Why was Great General Ning so determined to deal with General Chu? Could it be that their 70% confidence was wrong? Did Great General Ning have nothing to do with Cloud Realm Trade Consortium or the Chu Clan?
Long Fei Ye allowed Great General Ning to speak without a word. By the time Great General Ning finished, he was still deep in thought.
After a while, he finally spoke up. "Alright! Your lordship will take care of Emperor Kangcheng. "
Great General Ning rejoiced and rose to his feet. "The Duke of Qin is wise! This general boldly asks Your Highness Duke of Qin to ascend the throne and revive our Tianning's glory! "
Long Fei Ye laughed coldly. "You betrayed Tianhui today, but will you betray your lordship tomorrow?"
Great General Ning immediately fell to one knee. "This general is only loyal to Tianning, to my soldiers, and to the people! Emperor Tianhui is muddle-headed and dotes on Empress Chu to bring disaster to Tianning. This general has no choice but to rebel! If one day the Duke of Qin follows in Emperor Tianhui's footsteps, this general will rebel as well! "
Long Feiye nodded his head in amusement. "Alright! Your lordship will remember! "
After Great General Ning left, Han Yunxi grew more and more bewildered. This guy is the epitome of upright loyalty! She had to admit that her resolute heart was beginning to waver. Perhaps she really would lose this bet.
While she was still puzzling over the situation, Long Fei Ye had long looked over and said Coldly, "Have you seen enough?"
Urk …
"What do you mean?" Han Yunxi didn't understand.
"He's already gone. Why are you still looking?" Long Fei Ye's voice grew even colder.
Han Yunxi really was looking out the door, but her thoughts had wandered off!
"You! I … what? "she couldn't make heads or tails of it.
"Answer your lordship!" Long Fei Ye said icily.
Another jar of vinegar overturned …
Han Yunxi didn't know whether to be angry or amused. She walked over and sniffed all over his body before finally standing in front of him with a single word. "Sour!"
Long Fei Ye didn't hesitate to push her down, causing Han Yunxi's face to crash into his chest …
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