"The warehouse needs to be built as soon as possible. Contact Xue Lin and start stockpiling grain!"
While discussing the matter, Xie Zhun did not waste any time and immediately made arrangements.
Xie Zhun then turned to Ning Xi'er, "Has General Ning been settled?"
After saying that, he fell silent for a moment.
Yes, given Ning Xi'er's travel time, it shouldn't be that fast.
Looking at Ning Xi'er's expression, he felt both guilty and heartbroken.
Unable to resist, disregarding the presence of others, he placed his palm on Ning Xi'er's head and stroked it.
Ning Xi'er didn't rush to speak, but the situation was self-evident; Ning Xi'er had to go back.
On my brother Ning Che's side, there is still a tough battle to fight.
Leaving aside the provisions, with only 10,000 troops remaining, and the Crown Prince of Jin personally leading the charge, their strength should not be underestimated...
Even though my elder brother is skilled in warfare, the soldiers' low morale, which had persisted for over two months due to food shortages and suppression from the imperial court, could not be reversed overnight...
But Ning Xi'er also knew that, at most, her elder brother could only hold off the Jin army...
Hold the northern defense line of Great Yan.
Even if they manage to prevent the Qi Kingdom from taking advantage of the situation in this desolate region...
Once the capital is secured, the Crown Prince will successfully ascend the throne, and his faction, having cultivated power for many years, will now control the powerful ministers within the imperial city...
Even if Xie Zhun and his elder brother manage to defend the border, they will inevitably face retribution from the new emperor, along with those behind them; the outcome is predictable...
Therefore, there is only one path ahead...
We must not allow the crown prince to ascend the throne!
The predicament in the desolate region has been somewhat alleviated. As long as the court remains stable and the northern border holds back the Jin state...
The State of Qi dared not act rashly!
The key is still in the capital!
Ning Xi'er and Xie Zhun exchanged a glance...
Immediately, the two looked at each other and smiled.
"I'm returning to the North immediately..."
"A swift and decisive victory..."
The two spoke at the same time.
Before Ning Xi'er could speak, Xie Zhun said bluntly, "Xue Chongjing is extremely fierce and ruthless. If we clash head-on, we will both be injured... It would be a losing proposition."
People who think things through carefully often have a weakness: they overthink things...
A mix of truth and deception might give us the upper hand!
Ning Xi'er's eyes lit up.
Previously, Ning Xi'er had many concerns about Xue Chongjing...
He worried that his considerations were not thorough enough, and that he might instigate his elder brother to easily start a war, thus harming innocent civilians...
This disrupts Xie Zhun's plans, bringing forward the timeline of the confrontation with the Crown Prince's faction...
But Xie Zhun's words just now, and the withdrawal of troops from the northern border, mean that internal and external wars are imminent...
I don't have so many worries anymore!
If they remain constantly constrained by the Crown Prince, they will have to consider both the situation at court and the border...
It will only leave you vulnerable from all sides.
"Your Highness, are we just going to let them run rampant like this in the court?"
Zheng Ye stood up, unable to hide his anger!
Why should I?!
They were so badly harmed, not to mention the journey to exile, even after they reached the wilderness, they were still not spared!
How many assassination attempts have there been already?!
As a result, those people sat comfortably in the court. Despite their predicament, they were still thinking about how to be inferior to those from other places, and they were still being targeted and suppressed by these people!
Because they were close by, Ning Xi'er could easily hear Xie Zhun's soft humming.
"Of course not!"
Xie Zhun's voice was cold and hard, resolute and decisive.
Xie Zhun looked at Zheng Chengguang, who immediately stepped forward.
"I'd like to trouble you, Uncle, to make a trip and discuss with Grandfather what kind of manpower we can mobilize..."
I will also compile a list..."
After thinking for a moment, Xie Zhun looked at Ning Xi'er with a hint of apology...
Ning Xi'er understood that a direct assault would only cause massive chaos and heavy casualties...
If border and garrison troops are redeployed to the capital to defend against the Jin and Qi forces, the situation could be reversed in an instant...
The best way to reduce casualties at that time was Ning Xi'er's spatial and invisibility abilities!
However, Xie Zhun was not without concerns, after all, Ning Xi'er had been injured before...
News spread throughout the capital that the Taoist priest came from Qingxin Temple, with the Taoist name Shushan, and was a frequent visitor to the emperor.
As for its origin, my subordinates are investigating, but haven't been able to find out more...
Ning Xi'er was aware of Xie Zhun's concerns, and she said, "It's alright, I'll be careful..."
Xie Zhun looked at Qingyuan, "After the food and defense arrangements are settled here, I'll leave them to my senior brother's care. I'm going to the capital..."
Needless to say, everyone else objected!
If, by some unforeseen event, Xie Zhun were to fall into danger, what would they still be fighting for? What would they still be arguing about?
It all lost its meaning.
Ning Xi'er spoke first, "If you're worried about my safety, you go. Although I'd feel more confident..."
But considering your safety, the risk is even greater...
If we listen to everyone and stay in the North...
If you are worried, Mr. Qin can accompany me...
It wasn't necessary to involve Qin Yuan, but Qin Yuan understood the political situation in the court better than he did, and was better able to grasp the situation.
Furthermore, Qin Yuan and Xie Zhun were taught by the same person, and their political arrangements were consistent; Qin Yuan was very familiar with Xie Zhun's way of thinking...
It can also be used as guidance for Ning Xi'er.
Everyone present insisted, with Wei Xunfang leading the charge, pointing out that Qin Yuan himself possessed martial arts skills...
That would be quite presumptuous, especially considering Xie Zhun's body hasn't fully recovered...
Being a teacher, he pinpointed Xie Zhun's weakness with pinpoint accuracy...
It was in that moment of hesitation that Xie Zhun made a decision he would regret for the rest of his life.
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