Lan Jing'an saw this situation and hurriedly got up to prepare food with Biluan. Jiang Yutang had already placed the fish, meat, tofu and other things in the kitchen, and Lan Jing'an accompanied Biluan to slice and put them on a plate and bring them to the main hall. When everything was ready, several people sat down around the fireplace.

Lan Jing'an's eyebrows were full of smiles. Xiao Qingyun saw her smiling happily, and she was also overjoyed. Although he knew that it was a bit troublesome to eat a hot pot here, as long as he could make Ahri happy, he would be willing to trouble him no more, not to mention that this was what he had been looking forward to since Lan Jing'an's birthday last year.

Due to the limited amount of wine in Lan Jing'an, and in case it was seen by Mu Tu at night, he only drank a toast. The others didn't drink much, but after two or three drinks, they stopped. The five of them, regardless of dignity and inferiority, gathered around the hot pot and chatted, so lively.

Lan Jing'an really felt very happy, it was cold in winter, and there was nothing more warm than enjoying a hot pot like this. Xiao Qingyun even doted on her with spices and shabu-shabu, but it was the same as when she was in Baiyuguan. The other three were just out of sight, busy with the dyeing furnace in front of them.

After the meal was over, Bi Luan went to make tea for a few people, while Jiang Shaoheng and Jiang Yutang packed up other things, so that Jiang Yutang could send the things back to the general's mansion for a while. Xiao Qingyun and Lan Jing'an went back to the east ear room and seized the time to talk about the affairs of the army. No matter how good the two of them are, they also know that it is not easy to meet each other like this, so they naturally want to take the opportunity to discuss military and political affairs.

Lan Jing'an didn't have much to do here, and only talked about Guo Qingtian. After listening to this, Xiao Qingyun felt a pity that a talented person like Mr. Qingtian could not enter the ranks, but he was not easy to be strong. He only said, "He is willing to teach you better than he is to teach me." Besides, since you recognize Zhang Xun as a teacher, I think Zhang Xun will do his best to help you. It's better to let Mr. Aota put his body first. ”

Lan Jing'an nodded: "With his consent, I recorded all our conversations. It will be the same with his handwritten handwriting. What's more, during this time, we generally talk about nothing to do with military affairs, and it is estimated that you will not need it for the time being. ”

Lan Jing'an asked again: "How is the matter of Xianbei?" Xiao Qingyun told her in detail about Qiu Shaoze's progress, and then praised her sincerely: "You really helped a lot this time." Although the people are not in the army, the means have not decreased. According to the current situation, I estimate that in another month at most, Xianbei will not be able to hold on to withdraw the army first. ”

Lan Jing'an put his mind at ease: "This is mainly not my credit, I am just starting up." Besides, Xianbei only had 200,000 troops, and in less than a year, he asked you to lead people to kill 80,000. Even if they don't make this move, it is estimated that they will not survive the next winter. ”

Xiao Qingyun shook his head seriously: "This is different. Even if we can defeat them on the battlefield, if we can solve the problem without bloodshed, not only can we save our troops, but you will also save these people who have been fighting for a long time. Even if it is a Xianbei person, you will avoid their total destruction. ”

Lan Jing'an recalled the three abilities of the Master that Mr. Qingtian had mentioned. Sure enough, Brother Qingyun has all three, and there are many of them. She asked about the peace negotiation again: "Did you ask Xue Chengye to recuperate temporarily?" ”

"Hmm." Xiao Qingyun was not surprised that she could guess her thoughts, nodded and continued: "I plan to wait at least until the end of spring ploughing and then fight again. At the same time, I asked Rong Zhi to ask him for the two counties of Longxi and Wudu. ”

When Lan Jing'an heard the news, his originally somewhat tired expression disappeared: "That person in Yonghua City can also respond to this condition?" ”

Xiao Qingyun smiled coldly: "The Dayong Dynasty probably knows the situation on Xianbei's side, and sees that their friendly forces are about to withdraw." He should have been, and he should have been. Xiao Qingyun bit the word friendly army heavily, in his opinion, the Qianjun and Dayong are at least the same clan, and Dayong actually agreed to lure the other clans at the cost of wantonly cutting land, which is really a shame for their Yuwen clan.

Xiao Qingyun half-squinted, played with Lan Jing'an's hand, and continued: "Even Xiao Meng has surrendered to us, who else can he find who has the ability to guard Longxi for him?" Dayong is very clear that when the Xianbei people leave, the men and horses in my hands will be almost twice as many as theirs. If you don't negotiate peace, you can't hold it for even a year if you want to come to Dayong. ”

"And after cutting these two counties, why not exchange them for a temporary recuperation? In addition to Zhao Hu, there is only one Luan Biao left to be regarded as a character, but if he wants to come to this point, that cartilage is reluctant to let Luan Biao go to the northwest, and he is counting on Luan Biao to protect Si Li and guard him every day. ”

Xiao Qingyun squeezed Yuwen Moyuan without mercy. If you want to say that he has several major enemies in his life, the first one is none other than Yuwen Moyuan. The hatred of the country and the family naturally has to be counted on the heads of Emperor Wei and Yuwen Moyuan, Emperor Wei went, and Yuwen Moyuan, who inherited his father's business, could only bear Xiao Qingyun's anger for Emperor Wei. In addition, what he did to Lan Jing'an made Xiao Qingyun even more unforgivable. Therefore, Xiao Qingyun not only wanted to kill Yuwen Moyuan, but he also had to make Yuwen Moyuan immerse himself in pain step by step, and life was worse than death.

Lan Jing'an was curious about Xiao Qingyun's decision, in her opinion, it was a matter of time before she took those two counties, but now that she had to transfer troops to defend it, it would cause fewer people to defend Xia on the front line of Ganzhou, Wuwei, and Jincheng.

Xiao Qingyun didn't hide it from her: "I know." So, I will ask Wan Mingde to bring 80,000 people back. Taking advantage of the fact that he has not yet torn his face with Xia Guo, hurry up and take the Hanzhong Passage, if the march is neat enough, he should be able to rush through Yuzhou within two months. ”

Lan Jing'an gasped after hearing this, and almost jumped up. Brother Qingyun, what is this decision?! With this arrangement, how will the next battle be fought? No wonder Dayong agreed so happily, and he could temporarily transfer 80,000 people from the southeast front after the loss of the two counties, and return to the balance of the two armies again.

Xiao Qingyun felt that Lan Jing'an even had the temperature on her hand receded a little, and hurriedly picked up her other hand and held it in her palm. Lan Jing looked at Xiao Qingyun steadily, and asked him tremblingly, "Is it because of me?" ”

Xiao Qingyun could have made an excuse to reassure her and say no. But he looked at Lan Jing'an directly and nodded slightly. Lan Jing'an's waist bent down suddenly, and the situation she was most afraid of still appeared. She thought that the red face and bad water had always been just an excuse, but now, she has become the real bane.

Xiao Qingyun said softly: "It's the same as you think, it's not the same." You are very important to me, and out of selfishness, I must free you from Xie Weining's coercion. In the same way, you are too important to our cadres. The more we come to the last moment, the more we need you to show up in the army, especially when attacking the division, and I want you to lead the army with me. ”

I see! Lan Jing'an sneered sadly. She felt a breath of turbid air in her chest, and she couldn't express it. Brother Qingyun didn't force her to make a choice, but simply made a choice for her.