Chapter 347 Debate
"What's wrong?"
"Louder than your voice?"
Seeing the King of Hell stand up, Old Man Xu also stood up and looked over angrily.
"Do you know what you're saying?"
"You are committing treason!"
"I, Li Zhen, am the younger brother of the current emperor!"
"You said you were going to kill my brother right in front of me. What do you mean?"
"Your brother is doing nothing, and you won't let me say anything?"
Mr. Xu is not afraid at all.
In the past, he was no match for the King of Yan. But now, he could easily crush the King of Yan.
Although the Prince of Yan also learned the fetal breathing method, unfortunately, he suffered too many injuries on the battlefield when he was young. Although these injuries healed at the time, they left many hidden injuries in his body.
As for Mr. Xu, although he suffered a lot in his childhood, his health was not seriously damaged.
The gap between the two will only get bigger.
"Just say it, don't say it in front of me!"
King Yan sighed and sat down dejectedly.
Frankly speaking, he didn't know what his elder brother was trying to do this time.
Many people in the court didn't know what kind of person Duke Dingguo was, but they knew. If Duke Dingguo was truly so outstanding, the Prince of Yan wouldn't have been stationed in the Northern Frontier for all these years. After all, as a prince, he should have been enjoying wealth and glory in the capital, but he could only guard the Northern Frontier.
This man was just the one their aunt liked.
Of course, Prince Yan couldn't understand why his aunt, who had always been so picky, would fall for a loser like Xu Shuo?
Seeing Prince Yan sit down, Old Master Xu sighed and sat down again.
"Li Zhen, I'm not kidding."
Sitting down again, Mr. Xu spoke solemnly.
"I know!"
When Prince Yan heard Old Master Xu speak again, he couldn't help but yell back, "I'll write a letter to my brother!"
"As for whether he will listen to my advice, it's a fifty-fifty chance."
In the eyes of King Yan, his elder brother's arrangement this time was really inappropriate.
It is certainly right to punish the Duke of Lai and make an example of him.
But letting Xu Shuo lead the Northwest Garrison Army was simply inexplicable. Also, letting the Prince of Changle lead the Eight Guards of the Southern Camp was also a complete mess.
Although Xu Yuanyao, the son of the Duke of Changle, was known for his bravery and was highly respected by many, in the eyes of the King of Yan, Xu Yuanyao was just a Zhao Kuo who only knew how to talk about war on paper, and might even be inferior to Zhao Kuo.
"In other words, this battle is likely to be a major defeat?"
Old Master Xu looked at Prince Yan and had already analyzed the Prince Yan's subtext from his words.
The King of Yan remained silent.
"What happens if we lose?"
Old Master Xu looked at Prince Yan with cold eyes and asked in a deep voice.
The King of Yan paused for a moment and said, "The Northern Barbarian cavalry is advancing straight ahead. Longxi Prefecture, Xiangyi Prefecture, Donglin Prefecture, and Qifeng Prefecture will all be under the shadow of the Northern Barbarian cavalry in half a month at most."
"If you go to Longxi Mansion, what are your chances of winning?"
"At most 30%!"
The King of Yan smiled bitterly. "According to the news from the Whirlwind Riders, the Northern Barbarians have mobilized their entire tribe's forces this time. The specific reason for this is still uncertain. However, it is directly related to Antai Gong Xu Huairen's diplomatic mission to the Northern Barbarians."
"Are you kidding me?"
Old Master Xu glared, "They're almost knocking on my door, and I don't even know why they're calling!"
"Is this my fault?"
The King of Yan also glared.
After Xu Huairen escaped from the north, he hid in the Northwest Town Army Camp. His tent was guarded by the Xu Mansion's cavalry.
Not to mention that the Whirlwind Riders were unable to obtain any information, even the Northwest Garrison Army could not hear any information.
"A bunch of trash!"
Old Master Xu was so angry that he jumped up and down. "The Northwest Garrison has tens of thousands of soldiers. Can't they do anything to a few hundred Xu Mansion cavalrymen?"
"And your eldest brother is also a loser. Shouldn't he be held accountable for something like this?"
"Even if we have to deal with the northern barbarian army's attack from the south first, we must at least give an explanation to the world. Duke Antai Xu Huairen, you must explain everything clearly!"
"I'm afraid it would be better if this matter wasn't explained clearly!"
Prince Yan said quietly, "I haven't received any news, but I don't believe my brother hasn't received any either."
"Now that there's no news, it only means that the cause of this incident is shameful. It must be Duke Antai's fault, and it's a big one!"
"Once the news is released, it will be a huge blow to the morale of our Tang Dynasty army!"
"But forget it!"
Old Master Xu was also drunk. "If we don't tell the truth now, when they are at the gates, wouldn't it be a bigger blow if they tell the truth?"
"Does your brother have any common sense at all?"
Old Master Xu was really worried about Emperor Yongping's IQ.
Prince Yan rolled his eyes at Old Man Xu and said, "Cousin, you think things are too simple!"
"If the Northern Barbarians say it, we can deny it."
“But when we say it ourselves, it’s another matter!”
"Yes, yes, I think it's simple!"
Old Master Xu took a deep breath and didn't want to argue about this issue with the King of Hell.
"Let's not discuss the issue of responsibility now, but let me tell you, if things are impossible, I will not stay at Huangfengkou to the death."
"Also, the Northern Barbarians are attacking with all their might. Will the Northwest Garrison Army and the Eight Guards of the Southern Camp be enough?"
"What's your brother's backup plan?"
"drag!"
King Yan shrugged. "As long as we delay the war until winter arrives, the Northern Barbarians will be defeated without a fight."
"Are you trying to make me laugh?"
Old Master Xu was genuinely amused. "There are still at least two months until winter arrives. Who knows, if the weather is warm, it might not get cold for three months."
"Drag? At the cost of human lives?"
"For the sake of your Li family's kingdom and the scum of the Xu Mansion, you're going to let us die in vain?"
"Do you believe that I led 5,000 garrison troops to rebel?"
"I don't believe it!"
The King of Yan rolled his eyes. "What I'm talking about is only the worst-case scenario. If the eight guards of the Southern Camp, led by Xu Yuanyao, can avoid the large Northern Barbarian army and penetrate the heartland of the Northern Barbarians, attacking Wei to save Zhao, this battle might not be too difficult."
"Do you think the Northern Barbarians are stupid?"
Old Master Xu snorted, "You've been dealing with the Northern Barbarians for such a long time. You know better than anyone what kind of people they are."
"Then what should I do?"
"Simple, take your Whirlwind Rider and take a trip to the heart of the Northern Barbarians!"
Old Master Xu smiled faintly. "If you want to go to the heart of the Northern Barbarians, I, Xu Huaiyi, will lead the 5,000-strong Xiangyi Prefecture garrison to defend Huangfengkou."
"Otherwise, I won't fight at all. I'll just lead my men to defend Changgu. As long as the Northern Barbarians can't enter Xiangyi Prefecture, they can do whatever they want!"
"To be honest, Shen Wansheng and I are sworn brothers, so it's not difficult to persuade him."
At this point, Old Master Xu no longer planned to hide the truth from King Yan. "As for the small village you built in the back mountain, you can let the villagers go there first to avoid the limelight!"
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