Chapter 589: The Deposed Princess Strikes Back at the Female General 36
Yuwen Yi was stunned. It was the first time someone praised him like this.
People in the capital only talked about his humble origins and his rudeness. They relied on him to lead troops in battle, but were afraid that he would be out of control, so they targeted him openly or covertly.
The emperor had never praised him, as if he deserved to win as many battles as he could, and would be disloyal and unfilial if he lost even one. However, Prince Rui was credited with great merit and received many awards just for inspecting the southwest.
The grievance that had been suppressed in his heart for a long time seemed to surge up like a tide, and Yuwen Yi whispered: "Actually, I'm not as good as you say."
Ji Yunhuan thinks Yuwen Yi is a very good person.
Yuwen Yi blocked two swords for her but did not mention it at all, as if helping her was his duty. Even though he thought she would be unhappy, he still advised her seriously.
Prince Rui married her, took advantage of the power of the Duke's Mansion and Jianxiao Villa, betrayed her, belittled her, and kept her under house arrest, but he was able to speak eloquently and act as if he was very generous to her, thus coaxing her into being completely devoted to him.
Ji Yunhuan now understands that when judging a person, one should not look at what he says, but what he does.
Ji Yunhuan moved closer to Yuwen Yi and lowered his voice, "Do you know why you can't do anything to Cai Pengju? But I can silence him. It's not because I'm so powerful, but because... I'm shameless!"
"Ah?!" Yuwen Yi's eyes widened in surprise, and Ji Yunhuan's sly smile was reflected in his eyes.
Ji Yunhuan continued, "You are a saint, so you think everyone in the world is a saint. They are shameless, and you have to be more shameless than them to be invincible."
In the last century, Yun Huan and Su Ziyan had a battle of wits and courage, and their quarrel was known to everyone in the capital. She had accumulated rich experience. Now that she thought about it, she was simply crazy to waste her time on fighting for King Rui. She might as well use it to do something more meaningful.
Ji Yunhuan spoke eloquently, "General Yi, you have done well enough, but it is not enough to just do it. You also have to be able to speak, and first of all, you have to be able to quarrel!"
"Look at the civil and military officials in the court. They hold morning meetings every day. To put it bluntly, they are just quarreling. There is no need to discuss the matter at hand. The main thing is to talk about something else. He says one thing and you say another. They only criticize their opponent's sore spots."
"Cai Pengju is most proud of being Hu Anshan's confidant, so let's throw dirty water on him and sow discord among him. We will do whatever is effective to catch him off guard and make him unable to defend himself. This way, we will be invincible!"
Yuwen Yi had never heard of such insights before. They were truly unique. His mother had always taught him to be kind, tolerant, and not to stand out, so he became upright, dull, and not good at talking.
The teacher in the study only taught him some general principles. He tried hard to put them into practice, thinking that God was above all else and justice would last forever, but he ended up in complete defeat.
"Miss Ji, that's a good idea. I'm grateful for your advice, but I've been clumsy since I was young, so I may not be able to learn it in a short time."
Ji Yunhuan chuckled, "You think King Rui is so smart? The seven-step poem was all prepared long ago, and the title of child prodigy was also deliberately spread by him."
"Why did the gentleman in the upper study praise him? It's because he is favored by the emperor. You are much better than him. You can really lead troops in battle, while he can only argue!"
Yuwen Yi was in a happier mood than ever before, even happier than when he was promoted to prince.
Ji Yunhuan closed his eyes and adjusted his breathing. Yuwen Yi just looked at him quietly. The surroundings were filled with smoke and roars, but Yuwen Yi felt unprecedented peace and even happiness.
He liked being with Ji Yunhuan and liked listening to Ji Yunhuan talk. Even if he just sat there quietly, he felt very comfortable.
Peace is always short-lived. Soon a soldier came over and shouted anxiously, "General Yi, something bad has happened. The enemy has climbed over the city wall."
Ji Yunhuan opened his eyes and slowly exhaled.
He pulled Yuwen Yi, who was about to leave in a hurry, and asked, "Where is Hu Anshan? He is the commander of Jiayu Pass."
The soldier said anxiously, "General Hu said he wanted to check the food and grass reserves in the city and asked us to find General Yi if we have any questions."
It's really interesting to see a city defender running to check for food and grass at a critical moment, regardless of the fierce battle at the city gate.
If they can hold on, it means that Hu Anshan's command is proper. If something goes wrong, Yuwen Yi will be a ready-made scapegoat.
Ji Yunhuan didn't know how capable Hu Anshan was. Since he was promoted to a high position with Duke Ji, he must have won battles before. But seeing Hu Anshan's current attitude of shirking responsibility and indulging in power struggles, he must have forgotten all the military strategies.
"Wait a minute! We can go, but we can't just work without getting any benefits. There really is someone as stupid as you in this world."
Yuwen Yi was a little anxious, "But the enemy has already rushed in."
"Why are you panicking? There are so many soldiers guarding the city wall. If a few Wujin people come up, they will just be killed."
Ji Yunhuan turned to the soldier and said, "Please tell me, since General Yi is going to defend the city, it will not work without manpower. The soldiers from Shanhaiguan are only so few in total, and they are not enough. The soldiers from Jiayuguan do not obey General Yi's orders, so it is really difficult to deal with."
The soldier hurried to report the news.
Yuwen Yi said: "With a powerful enemy at hand, they will listen."
Ji Yunhuan looked at Yuwen Yi as if he was looking at a fool. "My general, it doesn't matter whether they listen or not. What's important is that you get the proof and ask Hu Anshan to clearly hand over the task of guarding the city to you, instead of just passing it off vaguely like this."
"It's yours only if you've done a great job like this. Hu Anshan can't shut everyone up."
Soon, the soldier came trotting over and handed the command flag and a military token to Yuwen Yi.
Ji Yunhuan was finally satisfied and pulled Yuwen Yi up to the city wall.
Wu Jie's voice was as loud as a thunder, and with the support of his inner strength, his rough voice spread throughout the city gate.
"General Hu has an order! Order General Yi to take charge of the city gate. This is the military order. All soldiers must obey the order and not make any mistakes!"
The command flag fluttered in the wind, and everyone's eyes turned to look over.
Yuwen Yi was looking at Ji Yunhuan. That face was so bright and charming. Even though it was stained with blood and dirt, it was the most beautiful and precious picture in the world.
Yuwen Yi's heart beat violently several times.
He thought, Prince Rui must be a fool, how could anyone not like her? She is so nice.
Ji Yunhuan nudged Yuwen Yi with his elbow and said excitedly, "Why are you looking at me? Hurry up and say something to boost morale."
Yuwen Yi would not say those useless formalities, but this was his battlefield, a place he was familiar with, so he could say something useful.
"There are too many people on the wall. What are they doing here? They will hinder each other and give the enemy an opportunity to take advantage. Send half of the people down and set up another line of defense. Is the kerosene ready? Throw it down together and don't make a mess."
"The Wujin people's offensive has just begun. Save your energy. This is a protracted battle. Arrange the rotation of defenses. The rest of you should have a good rest. Don't rush to make achievements. There are plenty of opportunities for you to make achievements!"
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