Chapter 0069: Doing All the Bad Things
No matter how loudly Qu Yunmie shouted in his heart, he would never really tell Xiao Rong these words.
Because this is a case of trying to cover up one's own mistake.
Really good, I just learned this sentence and now I use it. …
If he didn't mention it, Xiao Rong wouldn't have any thoughts, but if he mentioned it, Xiao Rong would definitely draw inferences immediately, knowing that he had learned a lesson from Dan Ran before. Combined with the fact that Qu Yunmie had insisted on asking Xiao Rong and Dan Ran what they had talked about whenever he saw them together some time ago, the curiosity that had been suppressed would probably be rekindled.
Therefore, he would rather keep silent and wait for this time bomb to explode by itself, rather than let Xiao Rong realize this matter now.
Xiao Rong got up too early and hasn't had breakfast yet. Coincidentally, he ate here. After eating, he stared at Qu Yunmie as he drank up the medicinal food mouthful by mouthful.
This was the scene Gao Xunzhi saw when he came in. The two were dressed neatly but in a casual manner. Xiao Rong held his chin with his hand and watched Qu Yunmie drink the medicinal food without blinking. When Qu Yunmie put down the bowl with a frown, he smiled and said, "Your Majesty is so obedient."
Qu Yunmie: “…”
His expression showed that he was disdainful, but the way he stretched out his limbs subconsciously showed that he actually loved hearing Xiao Rong praise him like that.
Gao Xunzhi: “…………”
Memories of the dead began to attack him. He had felt better after a good night's sleep, but now he had a migraine again.
Silently rubbing his forehead, he walked in. When the two people inside saw him, Qu Yunmie just watched his movements, but Xiao Rong asked in confusion: "What's wrong with Prime Minister? Are you feeling unwell?"
Gao Xunzhi shook his head: "Nothing, I just didn't sleep well last night. By the way, I just saw Danran running out of the east gate. She said she came to give the king the medicine that he didn't take away yesterday. Did the king leave the city yesterday?"
Qu Yunmie felt completely numb. Xiao Rong picked up a small melon on the table, took a bite, and then chewed it while looking at Qu Yunmie with a gloating look.
In fact, even if Qu Yunmie didn't say it, Xiao Rong had roughly realized a certain attribute of Dan Ran. She always seemed to inadvertently leak out things that others didn't want to say.
If Danran were an adult and working for the palace, Xiao Rong would definitely discipline her for this bad habit. But she is just a little girl and she doesn't have access to any secrets. What's more, if there really are secrets, she will keep her mouth shut.
For example, Dan Ran knew about the matter of finding an acquaintance to enhance the atmosphere of Huichun Hall, but she has never let it slip, which shows that she can distinguish between the important and the urgent. It can be said that she can be trusted for big things, but not for small things. …
When Gao Xunzhi saw Qu Yunmie's appearance, he knew that he had sneaked out, but there was nothing he could do. He just sighed slightly and then talked to Qu Yunmie about business.
He wanted to ask Qu Yunmie what he planned to do with Xiao Rong's danger and his injury this time.
In fact, such a big thing should be discussed in front of all the staff, but Gao Xunzhi was worried that Qu Yunmie's attitude would make everyone feel uncomfortable, so he came to test the waters in advance.
Hearing this, Xiao Rong also raised his eyes. Under the gaze of these two people, Qu Yunmie was silent for a moment, and then replied indifferently: "I plan to send Gongsun Yuan to pull out all the garrisons in North Yangzhou."
Gao Xunzhi looked at him in surprise, and Xiao Rong's eyes also narrowed slightly.
Under the disapproving gazes of the two men, Qu Yunmie deliberately paused for a few seconds before finishing the second half of the sentence quietly: "To intimidate with power."
They both: “…”
Who taught you to breathe so heavily when you speak?
After teasing the old man and the young boy, Qu Yunmie couldn't help but curl his lips slightly: "Don't worry, I know now is not the time to go south. After all, I am the one who is injured, not Xiao Rong, so it doesn't hurt to wait a while."
When Xiao Rong heard this, he immediately reminded him reflexively: "Your Majesty, this is wrong. No matter who is injured, we must put the overall situation first."
Qu Yunmie twitched his ears. He had heard this kind of admonition so many times that his ears were almost callused. He knew that it was useless to object, so he simply pretended not to hear what Xiao Rong said and just continued to say his own words: "As for what price Nanyong should pay, I will leave it to you gentlemen to discuss. I only have one request, I want Nanyong's Badong County and Jingling County."
When these words were spoken, Gao Xunzhi and Xiao Rong were stunned.
Badong County and Jingling County are both located on the north-south dividing line. The Huai River originates in the Yi Yang area, and those two counties are both to the west of Yi Yang and are not within the protection range of the Huai River.
But it doesn’t matter. We don’t need the Huai River. We have more precipitous natural dangers, namely the endless, towering Bashan Mountains.
Although Yizhou was also Qu Yunmie's territory, and Bashu were inseparable, the problem was that Yizhou had just been burned, killed and looted in the first half of the year, and it was a complete mess there, and there are still riots from time to time. Even Yizhou was so difficult to manage, let alone Badong and Jingling counties, which were separated by thousands of mountains and rivers and were obviously more easily controlled by Nanyong geographically.
This is truly a thankless task. Even if they get it, they won't be able to take care of it for a while. At most they can get the title of governing this place.
What's more, Xiao Rong felt that this was simply a fantasy. How could Nanyong be willing to cede its territory to them? Just because of a farce, a farce that most people were unaware of, they paid such a heavy price, which was like a complete defeat in a battle. Which Nanyong person could bear this? If he were a Nanyong person, he would have wanted Yang Zangyi to die as an apology - huh?
Xiao Rong suddenly blinked and looked at Qu Yunmie: "My king, are you really determined to get these two counties? Or is it okay to exchange them for other equivalent prices?"
Qu Yunmie thought about it and realized that what he wanted most was territory, because he knew that people valued territory the most. However, Xiao Rong was unwilling to let him send troops, and how much effect could verbal deterrence have? The people of Nanyong were like cowards, and they had no fear unless the attack was brought to their doorstep.
After a moment of silence, Qu Yunmie reluctantly compromised: "If they really don't want to give it, you can replace it with something else, but the quantity must not be less. This injury of mine cannot be in vain."
Xiao Rong: “…”
He couldn't help but laugh.
He also wanted to make Nan Yong bleed heavily, but he was not as ruthless as Qu Yunmie, who wanted to tear a piece of flesh from others in one go. His original plan was to strike accurately, as long as he had what he lacked now. However, the victim was Qu Yunmie, not him. He could not meet most of the king's willful requests, but in this matter, they had the upper hand and could be as willful as they wanted.
Moreover, it is a good thing that the king has the awareness of expansion and competition, and his subordinates will also strongly agree with it. The collection of essays will be opened soon, and more and more people will watch Chenliu and the north of the Huai River. A stable life can certainly attract the people, but the vigorous ambition of a wise leader can attract those ambitious people who also want to make a name for themselves.
In the past, he thought that Qu Yunmie was too despicable because his only driving force was hatred, but who knew that he was willing to use his brain for revenge.
The more he wants, the more arrogant his attitude becomes, and the harder Yang Zangyi's life will be in Nanyong. His property is personal, but his territory belongs to the entire Yong Dynasty. Qu Yunmie's move is to seduce Yang Zangyi.
No matter what the motivation was, at least Qu Yunmie did not call for fighting and killing this time, but was prepared to use the strategies that scholars are good at. Xiao Rong felt as happy as seeing his dog finally learn to catch the frisbee. He immediately stood up and said that he would ask other people to come and discuss this matter together, and try to finalize the rules today.
After Xiao Rong left, Qu Yunmie felt very good because Xiao Rong did not oppose him and seemed to support him very much. This was very rare, because no matter what decision he made, Xiao Rong would always oppose it.
Qu Yunmie had an unconscious smile on his face. Noticing that Gao Xunzhi was still sitting there, he called him with a friendly look, "Mr. Gao, is there anything else?"
Gao Xunzhi: “…”No.
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