Xiao Rong: “…”
He felt inexplicably guilty, so he had to change the subject: "What are you going to do about Huang Yanjiong and King Nankang?"
Qu Yunmie looked at him, with a look on his face that showed he didn't want to let him go. He gritted his teeth and answered honestly, "Send troops to attack."
Xiao Rong asked: "Who should I send?"
Qu Yunmie didn't even think about it: "Yu Shaocheng."
Xiao Rong: “…”
It’s terrible. I haven’t even got home yet and a new business trip has already been assigned.
After a moment of silence, Xiao Rong asked again: "Let him fight these two forces alone?"
Qu Yunmie asked Xiao Rong in confusion, "Does it mean that because of those two ragtag troops, I still need to send another general?"
Xiao Rong: "... No, what I mean is, do you feel that these things have happened at the same time recently? Our goal is to stay put and recuperate until spring, and then launch an offensive, but now——"
Qu Yunmie took over his words: "Now we are forced to start early and fight on two fronts."
Xiao Rong was stunned for a moment, then nodded: "Yes."
He didn't want to be led by Han Qing, but Han Qing always found a way to force him out.
Even if Huang Yanjiong and King Nankang together do not have 100,000 soldiers, it is not such a simple matter once the army is mobilized. They need weapons and food. The military reports sent back from the front line show that they have no shortage of them.
He had a feeling that Han Qing was just waiting for Yu Shaocheng to lead his troops over. They would most likely not flee, but instead close the local city gates and fight a war of attrition with them.
After thinking for a moment, Xiao Rong said, "Qu Yunmie."
Before he could finish his next words, Qu Yunmie interrupted him: "I know what you are going to say."
Xiao Rong was stunned, and Qu Yunmie looked at him seriously: "When the enemy comes, the general will stop him, and when the water comes, the earth will cover it. I know this is the strategy of Qingfeng Sect, or the Han Qing you mentioned, but I have to fight. To the north of Xiangdong is Dongting Lake, and a hundred miles northwest is Jingzhou, which is a place that must be fought for by military strategists; to the southeast of Luling are Linchuan, Xin'an, and Kuaiji, which are all big cities in the hinterland of Nanyong. Nanyong is rich, and these cities are also rich. After Jinling weakened, its rule over these cities also loosened. Jinling people will not destroy the city to rob food and coolies, but it is hard to say about those who rebel. Now I have an army of 450,000, so I will not rob the Central Plains people of their things, but if I am the one who is declining at this time, I will take a step forward and have a road to heaven, and take a step back and be shattered to pieces, then I will not care whether I rob the Central Plains people or anyone else."
Xiao Rong looked into Qu Yunmie's eyes. After a long while, he lowered his eyes and nodded randomly: "I know."
Qu Yunmie: "But you are still worried."
Xiao Rong suddenly laughed: "It's already today, I can't hide anything from you anymore. Today's scene is just like a nightmare I had in the past. A tree that stands out in the forest will be destroyed by the wind. I have dreamed about what will happen when everyone in the world is your enemy. You are too strong, so others will form an alliance to deal with you."
Qu Yunmie: "So do you think I will lose?"
Xiao Rong raised his head.
The system was like dead, there was no movement at all. According to Xiao Rong's personality, he should believe that this was not a big deal, but he couldn't do it.
After a long while, Xiao Rong finally made a sound as loud as a mosquito: "I don't think you will lose, and I don't want you to lose, but so many people want to bring you down, I... am a little scared."
After hearing this, Qu Yunmie raised his head slightly.
After a moment, he chuckled: "With your words, I won't lose."
After saying that, Qu Yunmie put his arms on the table and hooked his hand towards Xiao Rong.
Seeing that Xiao Rong didn't move, he moved faster.
Xiao Rong: “…”
What time is it that still has the mood to do this?
Xiao Rong rolled his eyes in his heart, but still handed over his hand obediently.
As soon as they touched, Qu Yunmie held Xiao Rong tightly. Warmth and slight pain came to Xiao Rong at the same time. Then Xiao Rong heard Qu Yunmie's extremely gentle voice ringing in his ears, and every word made his heart tremble.
"Don't be afraid."
"I will raise you until you are eighty years old, and then I can close my eyes in peace. Otherwise, I will die with regrets."
Qu Yunmie rarely... no, it should be said that he has never been so gentle, not even when they were physically intimate. But that's because at that time he would become a taciturn person, saying nothing, probably because he was too embarrassed to say anything.
This kind of innocent moment was probably more suitable for him, allowing him to express his true feelings. He held Xiao Rong's hand tightly. Xiao Rong knew that he wanted him to say something too.
Don't just say anything casually, but give him a clear response.
At about this time, he thought they had reached the stage where they could make promises to each other and get married privately.
The ancients were so troublesome. Once they gave their heart, they wanted it to last forever and never be separated. They had no concept of separation or replacement at all. Qu Yunmie, in particular, inherited his family's fine traditions and would never change once he decided on someone.
He never said this, but he didn't need to say it. Even the guards who had barely spoken a few words to Qu Yunmie knew that their king was not a fickle-hearted person.
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