Chapter 271 Only obey the princess's orders
Lin Zhaoyue turned around and was about to go back to the tent, but suddenly stopped at the moment she took a step.
She turned her head and looked back, a faint sneer on the corner of her lips: "Xiao Tingye, if it weren't for this skin, how long do you think I could tolerate you?"
Before she finished speaking, her crimson cloak billowed like a cloud, and she walked forward without looking back: "Order all the generals to come quickly to discuss the battle of Xiling."
Xiao Tingye stood there in a daze, those sharp words still ringing in his ears.
When he came back to his senses, he raised his sword-like eyebrows slightly, clasped his fists and replied: "Your Majesty, I obey your command."
A moment later.
The tent was already filled with generals.
When they saw Princess Zhaohua at this time, everyone's face showed shock.
Shouldn't Princess Zhaohua be in the capital?
Why did he appear in Xiling?
Everyone's eyes were filled with confusion. After looking at each other, they found that the other person seemed to be unaware of the situation as well.
They immediately looked at Lord Xiao.
But he found that Lord Xiao's eyes were always on Princess Zhaohua.
His eyes were not distracted at all. He held up his head, a smile on the corner of his lips, and his eyes did not blink.
No, don’t Lord Xiao and Her Royal Highness the Princess have a bad relationship?
But what's with Lord Xiao's blatant look of admiration?
Most of these generals were stationed in various places or training soldiers in military camps.
So he rarely attends court and doesn't know what has happened in the court recently.
Therefore, when seeing this scene, everyone wondered if they were seeing things.
No, it's impossible.
Lord Xiao must want to see Her Royal Highness the Princess make a fool of herself, right?
"Your Highness, the five cities of Xiling are facing a food and water shortage crisis, and public discontent is surging. However, Lu Chenzhou, assuming the imperial court poses a threat to the safety of the people of Xiling, has shifted all the blame onto the court. As a result, the people not only distrust the court but also resent it."
"That's right. Lu Chenzhou sends people to spread rumors on the streets every day. People who originally hated Xuanping and his son are now turning their resentment towards General He and the court."
"If the people are angry, even if we attack the city, it won't be smooth sailing. We're likely to accidentally injure the people."
"But we have enough military supplies. Even if we continue to besiege them for a few more months, it will be more than enough! Then they will naturally surrender!"
Several generals spoke one after another about the current situation in Xiling.
Lin Zhaoyue raised her eyes and looked at Xiao Tingye, "Master Xiao, what are your plans now?"
Xiao Tingye said calmly, "The withdrawal of the Sheng Kingdom was the work of Her Royal Highness the Princess."
Upon hearing this, the expressions of all the generals present changed.
"What? Your Highness was the one who made Shengguo withdraw its troops?" one of the deputy generals said in shock.
Everyone looked at each other.
"So, it was Her Royal Highness the Princess who captured Jiangcheng..."
Xiao Tingye's lips curled slightly as he continued slowly, "Her Royal Highness had already arranged for a surprise attack on Jiangcheng, drawing away Shengguo's forces. This forced Shengguo to withdraw, while also holding key figures in their hands... This chain of events has left Xiling completely isolated and helpless. Your Highness's drastic measures truly impress this humble servant."
A faint smile appeared on Lin Zhaoyue's lips: "Master Xiao knows so much about what I have done, and Master Xiao is no less knowledgeable."
She was wondering why Xiao Tingye mentioned this matter in front of so many people.
But she soon resolved her doubts.
Because she clearly felt the respect and admiration in the eyes of the generals as they looked at her.
This was not there before.
Although they were still respectful to her, it was only the etiquette between a princess and her subjects.
Lin Zhaoyue looked at Xiao Tingye deeply, and then retracted her gaze without leaving a trace.
"I just asked Sir Xiao a question, but he hasn't answered yet."
Xiao Tingye then spoke slowly, "Now that we've come to this, we must fight a quick and decisive battle. Without Sheng Nation's support, Xiling is at the end of its rope. We'd better take it down quickly. Otherwise, the scene in the city..." He raised his eyes to look at Lin Zhaoyue, "I'm afraid it's not what Your Highness wants to see."
Lin Zhaoyue's eyes darkened slightly. Ever since Xiaoqi's businesses withdrew, the economy of the five cities of Xiling had completely collapsed.
The shortage of supplies led to widespread civil unrest and constant conflicts between officials and the people, and Xiling's ability to resist was rapidly declining.
It was precisely because of this that Xiling's original resistance time was greatly shortened, and Xiling fell into a situation of internal and external troubles.
"According to the current situation of Lu Shi and his son, I'm afraid that the forced surrender that Her Royal Highness the Princess wants will not be easy." Xiao Tingye said slowly.
"Your Highness loves the people like your own children, but if you want peace, you have to make choices." He raised his lips and said after a moment, "As for what to do now... I, your humble servant, will only follow your orders."
Having said that, the other generals naturally turned their attention to Lin Zhaoyue.
Waiting for Her Royal Highness the Princess to make a decision.
And they completely forgot about it at this moment.
Lord Xiao is the commander of the army and the highest decision-maker on the battlefield.
This kind of decision should have been made by Lord Xiao.
But now Lord Xiao is waiting for the princess's decision.
Even the royal family is not allowed to interfere in military affairs or war arrangements at this time and place.
And Commander Xiao, who has always been like the King of Hell Shura on the battlefield, killing people like crazy and even daring to disobey the emperor's orders.
At this moment, he was like a ferocious beast whose fur had been smoothed over, just waiting obediently for Her Royal Highness the Princess's decision?
Although the generals were shocked, they did not dare to say a word at this time.
These two people, not to mention that they both control half of the country.
The fact that Princess Zhaohua was able to make Sheng Kingdom withdraw its troops was enough to make them admire her.
So they didn't think that Princess Zhaohua knew nothing about military affairs.
Judging from Lord Xiao's attitude towards Her Royal Highness the Princess, they were certain that Princess Zhaohua must be a master of military tactics.
Otherwise, given the relationship between the two of them, how could Lord Xiao have such an attitude?
Lin Zhaoyue closed her eyes slightly and thought quietly for a moment.
Xiao Tingye is right. Even if we are at our wit's end, we will still fight to the bitter end.
After obtaining the military defense map of the five cities of Xiling, it would no longer be a long-lasting siege for them to attack the city directly.
Now that we have mastered the military deployment of the five cities of Xiling, the siege is no longer a foregone conclusion.
Even though Xiling has a dangerous terrain, these advantages will disappear if we know ourselves and the enemy.
What she is most worried about now is that the soldiers and civilians in the city will unite against the enemy under Lu Chenzhou's instigation.
Although the people of Xiling complained about the Lu father and son, and rumors in the city made Xuanping Hou infamous, Lu Chenzhou cleverly shifted the blame to the court.
Even if not everyone believed it, some people were still deceived and mistakenly believed that their interests were closely related to those of the rebels.
She pondered for a moment and then opened her eyes.
But it happened to meet Xiao Tingye's gaze.
She suddenly smiled and said slowly, "Master Xiao, before I came here, hadn't he already made all the plans for me?"
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