Chapter 93 A Scoundrel [Bonus Chapter]
Guan Zhiwei granted official positions to those families who controlled their own territories and promised that they would be further promoted if they made meritorious contributions in the attack on Yuan Qiuhe.
Compared to self-proclaimed kings, those appointed by the imperial court are clearly more convincing.
Under the emperor's name, everyone shared Yuan Qiuhe's territory. How wonderful!
Everyone was plotting a rebellion, and suddenly they've become loyal subjects, which is a bit embarrassing.
The Jin family of Jieyang, the Hong family of Xuzhou, the Li family of Jiangbei, and other places responded one after another. People of ambition from all over the world raised this banner to attack Yuan Qiuhe, forming a siege.
Jiangbei.
"My lord, I have fortunately fulfilled my mission."
Qi Xie bowed in greeting, but was only halfway down when a man who had come quickly helped him up.
"With you here, sir, we are as strong as a million soldiers." Li Chengxi hugged the man tightly and pulled him to the seat of honor.
Qi Xie declined at first, but eventually sat down with him.
Li Chengxi was in a good mood. The Yuan clan was a major threat to Jiangbei. They occupied the central position, controlled all sides, and attacked Jiangbei repeatedly. Jiangbei had been struggling to hold on and had suffered from the Yuan clan for a long time.
Now things are much better. With the imperial court's order to suppress them, the whole country is attacking them. It's no longer just Jiangbei facing the Yuan family alone.
Qi Xie deserves much credit for achieving this situation, and Li Chengxi wishes he could worship him. "What virtue or ability do I have to trouble you, sir, to run around and get me out of this predicament? I want to offer you a toast."
He picked up his wine glass, solemnly offered a toast, and drank it down.
"My lord is too kind. I was merely doing my duty." Qi Xie drank with him, put down his wine cup, stroked his beard, and was in a very pleasant mood.
He was very pleased with the other party's respect for talent and earnestly reminded him: "Guan Zhiwei is truly brave. I couldn't help but marvel at her when I saw her. This woman will surely be a major threat to Jiangbei in the future. My lord should make preparations as soon as possible."
“It’s alright. We can divide the country along the river. No matter how brave she is, she’s only on land. She might not be able to win in a naval battle,” Li Chengxi said dismissively.
"My lord!" Qi Xie shouted sternly, saying with great disappointment, "If my lord does not guard against her, all my plans for you today will have been in vain!"
Li Chengxi immediately changed his tune: "I will definitely be wary of her, sir, please don't be angry."
"It's good that my lord is willing to listen to my advice." Qi Xie softened his tone: "The country is originally ownerless; whoever gets it, keeps it. If one is confined to a corner, it is just waiting to die. Throughout history, those who seek only partial peace will perish! If my lord's ambition is merely to preserve his own safety, lacking courage and responsibility, how can the talented people of the world be willing to serve him?"
"What you say is true. I have been disheartened by the Yuan family over the years. I will now prepare my troops and fight them again!"
Qi Xie rose and cupped his hands in greeting: "Your subject is willing to contribute to the nation and its people, even at the cost of his life; it is my heart's desire!"
He wasn't actually very satisfied with Li Chengxi, but there were very few lords who listened to advice like that, so he decided to make do with him.
Strategists and rulers are different; strategists have their own kind of pleasure. They prefer to hide behind people and manipulate them, watching their schemes take shape one by one.
If a ruler is too domineering and does not listen to advice, like Yuan Qiuhe, then strategists have very little room to maneuver.
For a strategist, having a powerful and dignified ruler who is also respectful of his subordinates and willing to listen to advice is truly the best thing.
Unfortunately, such people are too few, so they can only find obedient rulers, whose negative traits include a lack of foresight and a preference for pleasure.
The Third Young Master Yuan was actually alright, but he had a powerful father who wouldn't die anytime soon, so he had to let it go.
Qi Xie thought he was worthy of Yuan San Gongzi, who was just a pretty good-for-nothing. He thought that if he offered him to Guan Zhiwei as soon as possible, he could gain some seniority by her side. If he was lucky enough to have a son or daughter, wouldn't he become a father who gained status through his son?
In a chaotic world, this was the best way out he could have.
Those around Yuan Chizheng clearly thought the same thing.
After the Third Prince of Yuan was captured, the court wanted to demand his release and execute him in order to deter others and let those with rebellious intentions know the consequences of offending the capital.
But Guan Zhiwei didn't give it to her; she felt it would be a shame.
When war breaks out, find a war chariot, tie him up, and then push him under Yuan Qiuhe's nose to provoke hatred. Wouldn't that be better?
He ended up joining the main force fighting the war and was kept under strict guard. The only thing he could do each day was to wet a rag and wipe his little face clean.
He'd heard that Guan Zhiwei was a lecherous man, and that any of his handsome young men couldn't escape his clutches. He hoped she would make her move on him soon.
The only pity was that Guan Zhiwei did not want to see him.
It's pitiful that he was like gold in the sand, his brilliance could not be concealed, but due to the arduous journey, he looked even more haggard, his waist hunched and his temples graying.
Just when he thought he was going to waste his youth like this, Guan Zhiwei suddenly wanted to see him.
He was taken to the main camp, and he even wiped his face with his sleeve.
There were many people in the tent, not the private space he had imagined.
Everyone was looking him up and down, as if he were a monkey.
The woman sitting in the center was not unpleasant to look at, but she also didn't have any particularly remarkable charm, making it difficult to immediately confirm whether she was Guan Zhiwei, the legendary celestial maiden descended to earth and the reincarnation of Xiang Yu.
I don't know how those two words ended up together.
She spoke.
"You're that damn bastard?"
"Why are you brothers all such a disappointment to your father?"
"Do you know when your father was born? Let me calculate his birth chart. He's averse to the Seven Killings star."
"He really should have his fortune told. He's averse to the Seven Killings star, what kind of son is he going to have! I heard he even had several, hey, what a fool he is!"
It was quite different from the intimate moments that Yuan Chi had imagined.
Her voice is so loud and cheerful.
And there are just too many talented young men around her.
The young man on the right has a cool and aloof demeanor, like snow floating on the clouds.
The young man on the left has a round face and almond-shaped eyes, as beautiful as a peach blossom smiling in the spring breeze.
In terms of strength, the two brothers, who look alike, are also quite powerful.
If she liked the bearded man, Wei Fuzhi's beard gleamed with a glossy sheen.
She has all types here; she really loves beautiful women.
So what path should I take?
Yuan Chi hesitated before speaking: "A scholar can be killed, but not..."
"Don't give me that crap, I've killed plenty of them." Guan Zhiwei's expression changed instantly.
Yuan Chi was silent for a moment, then readily knelt down and said, “I have long heard of Grand Tutor Guan’s heroic bearing, and seeing him today, I can confirm it is true. I have long wished to make your acquaintance, and I humbly request that you allow me to serve you.”
"She's not as good-looking as Gao Huan, not as well-built as Zhi Junyuan, and her flattery is a bit lacking. I don't really like her." Guan Zhiwei shook her head and commented, then suddenly stopped, a coldness emanating from her round eyes: "Drag her out and kill her."
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