She looked panicked, and her pale face turned slightly red because of excitement. Then she held Xiao Tuo's shoulder and coughed.

Xiao Tuo quickly hugged her in his arms and patted her gently.

Jiang Yuanyi came over slowly, grabbed the clothes on Xiao Tuo's shoulders, and repeated: "You can't go to the North."

Xiao Tuo looked at her in confusion: "Why?"

Jiang Yuanyi's lips moved, and the words were stuck in her throat, but she couldn't say them.

Her eyes flashed, and her eyes suddenly looked around, and her fingertips clenched unconsciously.

Xiao Tuo felt something was wrong with her, and he held her waist with concern, stroked her eyebrows, and looked into her shining eyes: "Rest first."

Xiao Tuo helped her lie down slowly, and when he was about to get the medicine, his fingertips were gently held.

He looked back: "What's wrong?"

Jiang Yuanyi's fuzzy mind finally became clearer. She held Xiao Tuo's hand and pulled it back slightly. Xiao Tuo walked back to the bed and sat down.

Jiang Yuanyi whispered, "Has His Majesty already sent troops to the northern border?"

Xiao Tuo said, "The 800-li urgent shipment from the northern border arrived in the capital at 9:00 p.m. today. The Yunshu Kingdom suddenly sent troops to attack the day before yesterday. The situation on the border is tense. His Majesty has ordered an expedition to the northern border."

He said this in a calm tone, tucked in her quilt, and smiled, "You can sleep peacefully now."

Jiang Yuanyi: "..."

She dared not sleep anymore.

Jiang Yuanyi paused and said, "A-Tuo, think carefully, why can't Yunshu Kingdom hold back and suddenly attack? Yunshu Kingdom often harasses Ning'an Kingdom on its border, but since the disastrous defeat in the Battle of Pingyi Pass fifteen years ago, its national strength has never recovered. Now Ning'an Kingdom is at its peak, why did it attack so brazenly?"

Yunshu Kingdom's sudden move was indeed surprising. But the relationship between countries is not settled and may change at any time. Yunshu Kingdom's action was unexpected, but it was not without reason.

Xiao Tuo frowned slightly, but did not say anything, listening to Jiang Yuanyi continue.

Jiang Yuanyi continued: "And don't you think those assassins are strange?"

"Assassination is all about surprise, but they mobilized a large number of people and sent dozens of people to the capital. Moreover, once these patriots are caught, they will all commit suicide by taking poison, but they will soon reveal their identities."

Jiang Yuanyi leaned on Xiao Tuo's strength, grabbed his hand, looked into his thoughtful eyes, and said softly: "Don't you think they look a lot like..."

"Did you do it on purpose?"

Xiao Tuo blinked rapidly and repeated Jiang Yuanyi's words in a low voice: "Did you do it on purpose?"

Jiang Yuanyi nodded: "Yes. If Yun Shu Kingdom really wanted to catch them by surprise, they should have attacked directly. Wouldn't that be a trick?"

Xiao Tuo said: "If Ming Yue was not captured without you, they could use it as a bargaining chip. Because of you, the variable, it became a trick, wasn't it?"

Jiang Yuanyi said: "Whether I rescue her or not, Yun Shu Kingdom's goal is to... It's very obvious, it's to attract all your attention over there."

Xiao Tuo sensitively caught the meaning of Jiang Yuanyi's words: "You mean, the real dangerous place is in the southern border?"

Jiang Yuanyi nodded: "Yes!"

She was so excited that she grabbed Xiao Tuo's hand, looking at Xiao Tuo with shining eyes: "You don't have to believe what I say now, you can send people to the southern border to investigate first, isn't it safer?" If

Weiyuan Kingdom takes action, it will definitely wait until the army reaches the northern border, so there is still time.

Yunshu Kingdom's behavior is indeed suspicious, and this method is indeed more appropriate. Xiao Tuo touched Jiang Yuanyi's face and said: "I will tell my father and His Majesty to let them send people to the southern border to investigate, don't worry." Jiang Yuanyi breathed a

sigh of relief.

——In

the study room on the other side of the Duke's Mansion, several generals gathered around a sand table.

"The power of Yunshu Kingdom should not be underestimated this time. The border reported that Yunshu Kingdom's military strength is much stronger this time for some reason."

"We have to hurry to send troops."

Xiao Tuo walked to the door and was about to push it open when he saw his mother coming.

When Mrs. Xiao saw Xiao Tuo, she hurried forward: "How is Yi'er?"

Xiao Tuo smiled and said, "It's okay, mother, don't worry."

Mrs. Xiao said "Oh" twice, turned around and walked out: "I'll go see her."

The discussion in the study was in full swing, and Xiao Tuo gently pushed open the door and walked in.

"Father," he whispered.

The generals were discussing how to deploy the troops and arrange rations and rear supplies. Xiao Yuning looked at Xiao Tuo, "Why are you here?"

Xiao Tuo whispered, "I have something to say."

Xiao Yuning took a few steps back and looked him up and down, "What woke up our Young Master Xiao?"

Xiao Tuo uttered "Huh" with a forced smile, clenched his fist and hit Xiao Yuning hard.

"We will send out troops tomorrow and pass through Lizhou. We don't need to cross the mountains. Marching is the fastest way."

Xiao Tuo took a few steps closer and said seriously, "Father, General Xu, General Xie, General Ma, have you ever thought about why Yunshu suddenly attacked when its national strength has not recovered?"

General Xie frowned, "After the Battle of Pingyi Pass, Yunshu lost five important border towns, including an iron ore producing area. Now it is looking for an opportunity to counterattack. Is it something surprising?"

Everyone in the capital knows the reputation of this playboy. It is indeed a piece of rotten mud that cannot be supported. I thought he would say something... The result... is as expected.

Everyone is talking big...

He did not hide the sarcasm on his face.

Xie Chen is only 31 years old, but he is a general of the fourth rank. He has a lot of military experience and has worked his way up through his own efforts. It is inevitable that he is arrogant, not to mention the young master whom he has never looked down upon.

Xiao Tuo raised his lips and smiled, his eyes sharpened a little: "General Xie has fought in countless battles, so he is more experienced than me."

Xie Chen snorted and sneered, and then Xiao Tuo said coldly: "But don't forget that experience can also hurt people."

Upon hearing this, General Xu and General Xie both showed anger on their faces: "What does the second young master mean? We discussed countermeasures with your father and brother, and the second young master was so weird as soon as he came. Does the second young master have any good countermeasures? Why not tell me about it?"

Xiao Tuo bowed and said, "I don't mean to disrespect you generals, but Yun Shu's move is really strange, and the southern border is also strangely peaceful."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Kangyuan frowned slightly: "Southern border?"

Xie Chen put his thick black palm on the table and sneered: "At this time, Yun Shu and the three countries suddenly attacked the northern border, and our talented Second Young Master Xiao is here talking about the situation in the southern border..."

General Ma said, "We are discussing important matters and can't play with you here, please go back first."

Xiao Tuo's Ziman Hengjiner came up again, a dark light flashed between his sharp brows, making his young and handsome face look even more arrogant and eye-catching: "Although you lack experience, you also know that war is about comparing the strength of both sides. The Yunshu Kingdom has not yet recovered its national strength, but it has united with the three kingdoms to attack the northern border. It seems like they are making a big move, but in fact they are dragging their feet and staying behind. It doesn't seem like they are going to attack, but rather to delay the troops."

Xiao Yuning frowned and walked to Xiao Tuo's side, and saw that his brother's eyes were bright and sharp, and he spoke slowly, which was very different from his usual muddleheaded appearance.

"Delaying the troops? The North has already lost thousands of warriors and a city. What are you joking about, Second Young Master?!"

Xiao Tuo said, "Although there are constant frictions in the North, in recent years, due to the peace of Yunshu Kingdom and the frequent wars in the South, a large number of troops have been transferred to the South, leaving only two armies to guard the North.

Even if the garrisons in nearby states and counties rush to support after the war, they are far from being able to defeat the coalition forces of the Three Kingdoms in the North. If they really go all out, the North will definitely have lost more than five cities by now."

Xiao Tuo narrowed his eyes, "Plus, Yunshu Kingdom sent assassins to assassinate the princess to make a startle, and deliberately attracted everyone's attention to the North, leaving the South empty!"

Xiao Yuning thought for a moment, He interrupted, "Weiyuan is in the midst of civil strife and has no time to spare. The other countries will never be able to thrive without Weiyuan's leadership."

General Xu sighed, thinking that Xiao Tuo was talking nonsense, and said, "We have of course investigated the situation in Weiyuan. Moreover, we can only withdraw two of the five armies currently stationed in the southern border, leaving three armies, which is more than enough to deal with unexpected situations."

Xiao Tuo thought of Jiang Yuanyi's unprecedented serious expression and refused to give in. He looked at Xiao Kangyuan, "Father..."

Xiao Kangyuan stroked his beard, "The most important thing right now is still in the northern border. Your Uncle Lin is in the southern border, so you don't have to worry."

Xiao Tuo's hands on his legs were clenched so hard that his knuckles were protruding.

Not only because of what Jiang Yuanyi said, but Xiao Tuo himself also felt that something was fishy.

He glanced at the marching route they planned, his eyes slightly bright, and said: "Father, are you going to pass through Lizhou?"

Xiao Yuning nodded: "Yes, from Lizhou."

Xiao Tuo grabbed Xiao Yuning and stood beside the sand table, pointed at Lizhou, and drew lines to the southern border and the northern border with his slender fingers: "It takes about five days to march from the capital to Lizhou. The distance from Lizhou to the northern border is not much different from the distance from Lizhou to the southern border. I can go to the southern border to inquire about the situation, and then come to Lizhou to meet up with you!"

After hearing what Xiao Tuo said, Xie Chen was speechless. This is indeed safer, and it does not delay the original plan at all.

But he still sneered: "It's unnecessary."

Xiao Tuo glared at him and said with a fake smile: "I'm energetic and happy to do it."

Xiao Kangyuan pondered for a moment and nodded: "You can bring a few people with you. If you can't arrive before we leave Lizhou, we will leave at the original time and won't wait for you."

Xiao Tuo clasped his fists and said: "Yes."

————

The moonlight slanted in from the window, casting a faint light on the floor. Jiang Yuanyi lay on the bed restlessly. The door was gently pushed open, and a creaking sound rang in the night.

Jiang Yuanyi glanced sideways and saw Xiao Tuo coming. He had put on armor, his tall and slender figure, his young and handsome eyebrows were sharp, and he looked so good in the moonlight that Jiang Yuanyi was dazed.

When the footsteps approached, she came to her senses: "Why are you dressed like this?"

Xiao Tuo sat down on the bed: "I have to go to the southern border in person to find out the situation, then they will be convinced."

Jiang Yuanyi was stunned. She didn't expect that things would develop like this in the end.

She paused, and her lips opened and closed for several times before she said: "Don't they believe it?"

Jiang Yuanyi found it funny after asking it.

Weiyuan Kingdom planned this game carefully, which could easily make people relax their vigilance against the southern border. Otherwise, Ning'an Kingdom would not have suffered such heavy losses in the previous life. She knew the conspiracy when she came back in this life, but it must be very difficult to persuade others to believe it.

But Xiao Tuo had to rush to the southern border overnight for her words.

Seeing her worried look, Xiao Tuo raised an eyebrow, approached her with a wicked smile, and kissed her lips vigorously: "Have a good rest. If there is really a situation in the southern border, we will be able to react. Don't worry."

As he was about to get up and go, Jiang Yuanyi hooked his hand.

Xiao Tuo pursed his lips and smiled, leaned over and supported himself on the pillow, lifted her chin slightly with one hand, bit her lips and licked them inch by inch.

Soon she made a sound of love, and her eyes were bright and charming.

Xiao Tuo's eyes deepened a little, and he touched his nose: "I'll deal with you when you are well."

His voice was low, and when he said this, his eyes moved slightly downwards, looking at the undulating snow-capped mountains under her slightly open collar.

Jiang Yuanyi silently lifted the quilt, blinked, and whispered: "Go quickly, be careful on the road."

Xiao Tuo: "..."

Why do I feel like I'm being thrown away after using it?

The author has something to say: Brother Tuo is in pain.