Chapter 133: Uneasy Perhaps men also have a sixth sense...

Galdan was indeed well prepared this time. Both in terms of military strength and weapons, there was a world of difference compared to the last time. It was obvious that he had found supporters behind him.

"Anyone who sides with Galdan is probably a fool." Xuanye put his hands behind his back and looked at the hanging battle map with a faint smile on his face. "Yinzhi, do you know why I brought you here?"

The eldest prince standing nearby immediately bowed and said, "I know, Father, don't worry, I will definitely take Galdan's head this time!"

Xuanye admired Yinzhi's confidence, but he still said, "Galdan is much older than you after all. It's good to have confidence, but you can't be careless. He's an old fox!"

"I remember." Yinzhi frowned slightly. "He is an old fox, so I am a hunter who specializes in hunting foxes. Who says the young will inevitably lose to the old? I just don't believe it."

Xuanye finally nodded. "Actually, Galdan isn't the only one who's a fox. Your uncle is one too! Later, let your uncle tell you about his perspective on Galdan. It might be helpful to you."

Mingzhu was a civil official, and Yinzhi had doubts about Mingzhu's inclusion in the northern expedition to suppress Galdan. He had always believed that battlefields were fought with real weapons, and bringing along civil officials was a burden. It wasn't until now, after hearing Xuanye call his uncle a fox, that he began to understand why Xuanye had brought Mingzhu north.

Watching Yinzhi leave the central military tent with a look of realization, Xuanye finally shook his head.

Xiu Yu happened to be outside the tent and saw Yinzhi had already left. She brought a plate of snacks into the tent and said to Xuanye, "It seems that the emperor has already explained to the eldest prince how to win this battle."

"Actually, with those cannons and the newly modified muskets, Yinzhi has already secured this military achievement." Xuanye gestured for Xiuyu to sit down on the couch with him and continued, "However, you know deep down that my eldest prince is brave, but his strategy is far from perfect. If I don't guide him, and Mingzhu lets Yinzhi pass on his cunning schemes, and Galdan lures the enemy deeper into our territory, it will be disastrous."

Xiu Yu smiled and said, "Your Majesty has really thought it through."

"How can I be emperor otherwise?" Xuanye picked up a piece of pastry and took a small bite. "If nothing goes wrong with Yinzhi, I guess we can return to the capital soon. I really am a little tired."

Seeing Xuanye showing signs of fatigue, Xiu Yu stood up and sat behind him, gently massaging his temples. "If you're tired, take a rest. When you return to the capital, will you stay at Changchun Garden?"

Xuanye greatly enjoyed Xiuyu's massage techniques. "I was thinking of that too. I'd like to live in Changchun Garden and recuperate for a while. But..." He hadn't wanted to share his annoyance with Xiuyu, but as an emperor, he had few people he could talk to, so when he saw Xiuyu, all his composure, which he'd always maintained, was thrown out the window.

Xiu Yu didn't stop moving her hands and asked softly, "Just what?"

Xuanye simply poured out all his worries: "From the moment I left the Forbidden City on this expedition, I don't know why, but I've always felt uneasy. Logically speaking, this isn't Yinreng's first time as regent. As you said, he's a good boy."

Xiu Yu said, "Your Highness the Crown Prince is a good child. Besides, your anxiety is unreasonable."

Xuanye asked, "Why do you say that?"

"When I do things, I always deal with them head-on. Since nothing has happened yet, there's nothing to worry about or feel uneasy about. It's better to just do the job at hand. If something does happen in the future that makes you uneasy, we can deal with it later."

Xuanye nodded slowly. Although what he said was true, the uneasy feeling lingered in his heart day and night.