completely annihilated?
He Yunxiao was slightly taken aback when he heard the news.
Ancient warfare was quite different from modern warfare. In ancient times, there were no communication facilities. When an army was fighting in the field and suffered a defeat, the army's organization was broken up by the enemy. The claimed casualty figures actually included soldiers who scattered and fled and did not return to their camp.
Therefore, it was rare for an entire army to be wiped out in ancient battles. Conversely, once an army was wiped out, it meant that the soldiers had nowhere to escape. This means that the Qi army had clearly fallen into the Yan army's trap.
Upon hearing this news, He Yunxiao lost interest in playing with Mengbao and frowned, falling into deep thought.
The Yan army's actions gave him a sense of familiarity, as if he had seen them somewhere before.
Meng Qingqian sighed and said, "He Yunxiao, don't be too sad. The original plan assumed that the Yan army would have no obstacles along the way. It's only natural that Han Wenxin's counterattack was defeated by the Yan army."
He Yunxiao nodded without saying anything more.
He was an amateur in governing a country and leading troops into battle. As the saying goes, amateurs should listen to experts and never give orders blindly.
He Yunxiao and Meng Qingqian, a young couple deeply in love, clung to each other endlessly, seemingly never tiring of each other. He Yunxiao, holding Meng Bao's alluring body, was soon aroused by her charms. Meng Bao's appearance, with its outward majesty and hidden allure, was practically a reincarnation of Daji (a legendary femme fatale).
He Yunxiao secretly rejoiced that he was not the emperor, otherwise he would have been forced by Mengbao to become a foolish ruler for all time.
He had just gotten up from Mengbao's place this morning, and it wasn't a good idea for him to get up again, so he simply bent down and ate her rouge...
...
Jian Ling received an urgent intelligence report. After careful consideration, he risked being fired by the "boss" and went to knock on the "boss's" door.
"Knock knock knock," Jian Ling knocked three times lightly, but there was no response.
"Thump, thump, thump," Jian Ling knocked three times heavily, but there was still no response.
Jian Ling coughed awkwardly and whispered, "Your Highness, there is an urgent message!" She used her inner strength to cover her voice, ensuring it was very soft while allowing it to travel further.
A moment later, Meng Qingqian opened the door and came out.
Her clothes were slightly wrinkled, her hairpins were askew, her face was like a peach blossom, and her delicate red lips reflected a glistening sheen in the sunlight.
Jian Ling had never seen such a beautiful princess before, and for a moment he was completely mesmerized. (cascoo.net)
"Jian Ling, where's the letter?" Meng Qingqian asked.
Jian Ling quickly handed over the letter, and then considerately closed the door for her prince.
After returning to her room, Meng Qingqian opened the intelligence report in front of He Yunxiao.
"The father and son met with the Left Chancellor."
Meng Qingqian exclaimed softly, "Oh no!"
"What's wrong, Mengbao?"
"The news of Han Wenxin's defeat had just reached Yinjing this morning, and this afternoon the Emperor of Yan's men went to see him. What do you think they're up to?"
"negotiation?"
"Negotiation would be best. He Yunxiao, are you free?"
He Yunxiao laughed and said, "Does Mengbao want to go take a look?"
Meng Qingqian said, "My men have all been sent out to gather intelligence. If you have time, could you help me keep an eye on things?"
He Yunxiao cupped his hands to Meng Bao and said, "This humble subject will obey your orders, sir."
"There's no time to lose, you go ahead. I'll wait for you to come back... Hey, why are you pulling me like that?" Meng Qingqian was being led away by He Yunxiao, who was pulling her arm.
He Yunxiao said, "Let's go take a look together. You haven't been out for so long. I'll take you out for a stroll."
"They'll be recognized..."
“I have a handkerchief that I can use as a veil.”
Why do you carry that kind of thing with you every day?
"I'm afraid Mengbao won't be able to hold it in."
"You! You still dare to talk back!"
"Okay, okay, let's not talk about it anymore, it's all in the past."
...
He Yunxiao once again used his righteous eavesdropping skills, hiding with Mengbao under the back window of the Prime Minister's study.
A faint barrier of internal energy enveloped the two of them, preventing sounds from inside the barrier from reaching the outside.
Since the Jiang family father and son were both ninth-rank officials, He Yunxiao did not get any closer to them to ensure his safety.
Meng Qingqian squatted down beside He Yunxiao, looking at him expectantly and asked, "He Yunxiao, can you hear what they're saying?"
He Yunxiao gestured "shh," then moved his lips and whispered into Mengbao's ear, using his internal energy to avoid making any unnecessary noise that would alert her.
...
Although the Yan army had won a great victory over Qi, Jiang Wenhu did not appear happy when facing Han Wenxin.
"Old Han, our army has won."
Han Wenxin calmly took a sip of tea and remained silent.
"This battle should never have happened. It's a pity that 200,000 soldiers lost their lives in vain," Jiang Wenhu sighed.
Han Wenxin's eyes shone brightly. "If the Yan Emperor does not initiate a war, none of us will lose our lives."
"The world has been divided for a long time. If Your Majesty does not unify the world, how can you protect peace for future generations?"
Han Wenxin shook his head. "Wenhu, let's not say such things anymore. You've come here today to persuade me to return to Yan, haven't you?"
"Indeed. The State of Qi is about to perish, and your talents in governing the country should not be buried."
"If I don't go to Yan, I can still live in Qi. But if I go, I'll be in real danger."
Jiang Wenhu paused for a moment, then asked, "Old Han, is your goal to bring peace and prosperity to the world?"
Han Wenxin nodded. "That's right. Back then, I encountered many setbacks in Yan and eventually came to Qi. The late emperor was kind to me and helped me rise from a lowly official to the prime minister. He never hesitated to treat me with any favors because I was born in Yan. In the end, he even entrusted his son to me on his deathbed, putting this great country under my care."
Jiang Wenhu and his son listened silently.
“Wenhu, the late emperor treated me with immense kindness, and I, Han Wenxin, am not an ungrateful wretch…”
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