Wu Youdao hurriedly left the city and quickly arrived at the barracks. When he returned to the barracks, Zou Yi had already come up to him before he even entered the tent.
Zou Yi was curious and asked impatiently, "Prime Minister, what's the situation?"
Wu Youdao said, "What else can it be? Naturally, Du Qi isn't happy. I said it wasn't easy for the army to come all the way from the Southern Nation. We're short on food, equipment, and pay. However, Du Qi only gave us 30,000 dan of food and told us to return to the Southern Nation. He also said that if we want to attack the rest of the Fire Nation, we can resupply ourselves. Du Qi is doing this on purpose. He's so tyrannical because he's sure we're in his grasp. "
Zou Yi's face turned gloomy.
He was clearly unhappy.
Du Qi was too arrogant. He had seized Guang Yin County, the capital of the Fire Nation, and obtained countless riches and food. In the end, he couldn't even bear to part with a bit of money and was still so stingy. This was a humiliation to the Southern Nation's soldiers.
Zou Yi said in a deep voice, "We can't just let this matter go. Otherwise, how can we explain this to the thousands of people in the Southern Nation? How can we explain this to the King? "
Wu Youdao's heart skipped a beat when he heard Zou Yi's words.
Starting a war was definitely not appropriate.
If they started a war with Du Qi, both sides would suffer losses. Wu Youdao didn't agree.
Wu Youdao reminded, "General Zou, we can't start a war casually no matter what. If we act rashly at this time, we'll end up in a tricky situation. It's not appropriate. "
Zou Yi said, "I know what I'm doing and what I'm doing."
He and Wu Youdao hurried back to the central tent together and sat down.
Zou Yi's eyes were fierce. "Prime Minister, there must be a conclusion to this matter. I'm not convinced if this is all. We can't just let this matter go like this. "
Wu Youdao said in a deep voice, "What do you plan to do in the current situation? Du Qi has retreated into Guang Yin County. The four gates of Guang Yin County are under Du Qi's control. Under such circumstances, if we really want to go to war, we will be in a disadvantageous position. After all, if we attack Guang Yin County, we will suffer great losses. "
Zou Yi said, "Prime Minister, you asked me to think of a way. I can't think of anything for the time being. But I just can't accept it. I can't let Du Qi bully me like this. You're a wise man, and you're good at strategizing. Come up with a plan for this matter. "
Wu Youdao smiled bitterly.
Zou Yi really gave him a difficult problem.
In other words, Zou Yi was actually looking for a way out. After all, they had shot themselves in the foot this time. They had suffered a great loss, so they had to find a way to ease their embarrassing situation.
Wu Youdao pondered carefully.
A short while later, a wisp of a smile appeared on Wu Youdao's face, and he said, "I have an idea, but I wonder if it's feasible?"
Zou Yi said, "What do you think?"
Wu Youdao said solemnly, "This time, we'll invite Du Qi to make a bet. We'll have a contest with Du Qi's people. From the battle of generals, to the accuracy of the artillery, and finally the battle of the soldiers. These three contests will be a contest. In this way, we'll win two out of three. As long as we win, Du Qi will take out a batch of money, food, and armor. Then, we'll retreat and attack other places. If we lose, we'll also retreat. "
After hearing this, Zou Yi's face lit up with anticipation, and he said with a smile, "Not bad, not bad. This is a good suggestion. Prime Minister, you're a wise man indeed. Your brain is really amazing. "
Wu Youdao shook his head, and said, "Although I suggested this, I don't know if it will succeed in the end. What if Du Qi directly refuses? Du Qi is a very strong person, and he's not easy to deal with. "
Zou Yi laughed, his expression confident, and said even more strongly, "If Du Qi isn't willing, then we'll attack by force. I don't believe Du Qi can bear such a price. "
Wu Youdao didn't agree with Zou Yi's attitude, and said, "General Zou, don't be impulsive. Once you're impulsive, it's easy to cause all kinds of problems. In short, don't be anxious now, because once the war starts, we'll also suffer in the end. It might even further affect the relationship between the two countries. Although there are some conflicts and problems between the two sides, it won't affect the alliance in general. "
Zou Yi said, "Don't worry, Prime Minister. I know what to do and what not to do. It's just that I can't swallow this resentment. Du Qi is really too much of a bully. "
Wu Youdao said, "Alright, I'll go see Du Qi tomorrow morning and see what Du Qi has to say. I won't go today. Otherwise, it'll be like forcing a duck onto a perch. "
Zou Yi said, "Prime Minister, I think we should go now."
Wu Youdao was puzzled, "What do you mean?"
Zou Yi said, "Because the soldiers are dissatisfied, that's why you're going now. If you go tomorrow morning, what's the point? On the contrary, it'll make Du Qi think that we're doing this on purpose, and that it's a strategy that we came up with after careful consideration. So I think we should act now. "
After Wu Youdao heard this, he pondered carefully, and finally nodded, "Alright, we'll do as General Zou said."
He immediately left the camp.
Wu Youdao entered the city again, and after he entered the city, he went straight to the palace. He entered the palace and saw Du Qi. He bowed to Du Qi again, and said, "Emperor Xia."
Du Qi said, "Prime Minister Wu, you're here to see me again. What's the matter? Could it be that you're preparing to take away thirty thousand dans of grain? Don't worry, I've already prepared it. If you want to take it away, just send the soldiers. "
Wu Youdao's cheeks twitched.
Du Qi was really someone who bore grudges. Previously, he had only had some conflict with Du Qi. But now that Du Qi spoke, it was a little weird. It was uncomfortable to listen to.
Wu Youdao's face was solemn, and he said in a deep voice, "I'm here this time to make a bet with Emperor Xia. I wonder if Emperor Xia dares to accept it? "
Du Qi asked, "What bet?"
Wu Youdao said, "Emperor Xia and the South will compete in two out of three rounds. The first round will be a battle of the generals' strength. The second round will be a battle of weapons. Both sides will send cannoneers to compete in the power of cannoneers. The third round will be a battle of attrition on the battlefield. "
"If Emperor Xia's side wins, the soldiers of the Southern Kingdom will immediately withdraw and attack other places without hesitation. We will no longer ask Emperor Xia for any benefits."
"If our side wins, then Emperor Xia will have to take out a portion of Chen Can's wealth and food and distribute it to the South to ensure that we get a share."
Wu Youdao looked at Du Qi with a glimmer of hope in his eyes, and said, "I wonder if Emperor Xia dares to give it a try?"
After hearing this, Du Qi suddenly laughed.
Wu Youdao asked, "What are you laughing about?"
Du Qi said, "I'm laughing because you, Wu Youdao, are the Prime Minister of the South. You're so good at going back on your words. You're the one who made the agreement that everything will belong to whoever takes the county. "
"But in the end, you went back on your words and wanted to make a bet with me."
"The most ridiculous thing is that you guys made a bet. If you win, you get all the benefits. If you lose, you don't have to pay anything. You just have to withdraw. This kind of bet, this kind of way of doing things, I can't agree with it. "
"That's all there is to the South."
Du Qi's eyes were extremely sharp, and he said, "Wu Youdao, you're talking about my words, right?"
Wu Youdao's face was also burning.
He had always been known for his trustworthiness.
But this time, in front of Du Qi, he lost all his face. For the sake of benefits, he even threw away his old face without paying attention to the rules and trust. It was really uncomfortable.
But when it came to the interests of the South, Wu Youdao could not ignore it. He could only throw away his face. He forced a smile and said, "Emperor Xia, do you dare to fight?"
Du Qi said, "Although I'm disappointed in the South and you, Wu Youdao, I'm not afraid. If you want to fight, I'll accompany you to the end. "
The battle that Wu Youdao mentioned was simply tailor-made for Du Qi.
Du Qi could easily win.
He could even crush the opponent.
Therefore, Wu Youdao took the initiative to ask for a battle, which was equivalent to sending his face to Du Qi. Du Qi would not miss it. Moreover, he could also use this matter to knock the army of the South.
Seeing that Du Qi agreed, Wu Youdao finally breathed a sigh of relief. He cupped his hands and took his leave.
Next, he had to go back and prepare.
Prepare for tomorrow's battle.
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