Chapter 258: Gunsmoke Outside the Battlefield
"I can give him an explanation for what the monarch thinks at the moment, but if the cold city is lost, there is no need for an explanation. Ah Ning originally thought that Bai Yingwu would be as indecisive as the rumors, but she never thought that on the first day she came to Hancheng, she would see a war with all her might.
She no longer needed to ask Bai Yingwu if he wanted to conspire with Chen Guo to seize the throne of the monarch as the rumors said.
Thousands of people have died in this war between the two sides, and it would be too costly to pretend to show her.
Moreover, her whereabouts were not told to Bai Yingwu.
Originally, Ah Ning's arrival gave Bai Yingwu hope, but when he learned that she only brought three hundred people, he was silent.
He kept silent about it, because it was the time when the fighting between the two sides was at its highest, but there were things that could not be avoided.
Both of them know this.
"But having said that, the monarch must have asked you for this account soon. "Anyway, the cold city is defending. The right army also arrived in Hancheng without Bai Boxian's permission, and the letter from Bai Du should arrive soon.
"Eating the king's lu, bearing the king's worries, and listening to the king's orders are the duty of a courtier. Ah Ning didn't want to talk to Bai Yingwu about this, in the end, what she did was not wrong, and Bai Baekyun was not the kind of person who couldn't see the situation clearly.
"I see in you the shadow of your father. Bai Yingwu put down the military affairs in his hand, and for the first time solemnly looked at this little girl who could be on an equal footing with him in the White Country.
"General Bai has anything to say, just say it, I see that you don't seem to have rested since yesterday, the big war is imminent, and you still need to preside over the overall situation. "It's one thing to have heavy military affairs, presumably most of the reason why Bai Yingwu is worried is Bai Zimo's injury.
But no matter what, Bai Yingwu can't be defeated.
"Then I'll just say it, that day in the court, I embarrassed the general, and the general was able to come to help me regardless of his previous suspicions, but I did it wrong that day. Bai Yingwu said very sincerely, at least Ah Ning couldn't tell the truth from his face.
Ah Ning was also a little surprised, is this an apology?
"Everything I do is for the sake of the White Kingdom and the monarch, and the general doesn't have to be like this. Presumably, you didn't target me because of selfishness that day. "The left army and the right army will soon join hands to fight the enemy, and it is good that some barriers can be eliminated between the main generals.
"But the world doesn't think so, and neither does the sovereign. "Bai Yingwu is a little lonely, why didn't the right army come to Cold City for a long time?
Don't they all think that his Bai Yingwu will be detrimental to the society and want to replace his brother?
Why could some rumors almost destroy Hancheng? He Bai Yingwu was just an ambitious person in the hearts of others, including his brother.
Among them, even his father.
He wanted the throne so much, but that was only when he was younger. Compared to that position, he believes that the most important thing is the blood relationship between family members.
Therefore, his father and his brother asked him to guard the cold city, and he did not hesitate to guard it for more than ten years.
He never said these things to anyone, because no one would believe them. Just like Ah Ning, she only brought three hundred people to help, and she was ready to be killed here by him.
She didn't believe the rumors, but she couldn't believe him.
"I have seen the sacrifice of the general and Zimo, and I will tell the monarch truthfully. Bai Zimo faced the enemy alone, and Bai Yingwu rushed to care about Bai Zimo's injuries when the overall situation was decided, which are all proofs of their father's and son's loyalty to the country.
And now Bai Zimo is seriously injured, and he may not even wake up. Bai Yingwu endured the pain and was still focused on military affairs, they should not be treated so unfairly.
The general has no way back in a hundred battles, what a desperate thing it is?
"In this way, I will thank General Xu in advance, you and your father are both people who understand righteousness, and it is a blessing for me to have you. "Bai Yingwu and Xu Dingbang have not sat down and talked about anything at all as they do now, the existence of the left army and the right army is to contain each other, and it is taboo for the commander of the left army and the commander of the right army to meet in private.
The two of them have done their part well for so many years, and their occasional communication is also businesslike, and there is no friendship.
Now that I think about it, he and Xu Dingbang are indisputable people, the people who fight, the people who let them fight are the two people who sit on the throne of the monarch, his father and brother.
"Ah Ning asked herself if she was not as good as my father, but she also studied behind her father for a long time, and she will not drag you back on the battlefield. Although Ah Ning is on the same level as Bai Yingwu, she still puts herself in the position of a junior.
"The general laughed, you used to be the commander of the ghost army, and your father hid you tightly, and we old guys have never seen your ability, so we are a little prejudiced. Bai Yingwu sighed for a while: "But you have not lost to us old guys on the battlefield, and the right army is in your hands, which can already be reassured." ”
Just because she dared to come to this cold city alone, Bai Yingwu was enough to see that Ah Ning's heart surpassed ordinary people.
As for Ah Ning's martial arts, whether it is the left army or the right army, they all know that the commander of the ghost army has killed countless enemies on the battlefield.
All she lacks is a chance to prove herself.
Bai Baexian just wanted to control the army through her, but these generals had already recognized her ability to command an army.
The prejudice of the world is a big mountain, and there is no mountain in this world that cannot be climbed.
The same is true of Bai Yingwu, he didn't prove anything to the world, even if everyone maliciously guessed him, but he was always rooted in the cold city.
He didn't go to prove himself because he didn't need to. Just like the moment Ah Ning saw him, he decided to let the right army open the cold city.
Ah Ning felt that Bai Yingwu was very similar to his father, and they galloped on the battlefield because they were both heroes who defended their families and the country.
They were warriors, and they had a very different aura from the careerists above the court.
Unlike the previous suspicion between the main generals in front, above the court, the pot has exploded.
"Hancheng is an important place in my Bai country, and there must be no mistakes, although General Xu is the first to cut and then play, but the situation on the battlefield is changing rapidly, and what she did is reasonable. A minister said to Bai Boxian, and he also said it to all the ministers present.
Now they are divided into several groups, each with different opinions.
Bai Boxian sat on the top, his face was sinking like water, he couldn't see joy and sorrow, and no one could guess what he was thinking at this time.
"The monarch, Xu Ning, the commander of the right army, privately transferred troops and disobeyed the king's orders, which is a serious crime and must not be ignored. "Another minister stood up and let the right army be stationed in Fengyi, which was the result of the discussion of the entire court.
This right army is now the only hole card in Bai Boxian's hand, but Ah Ning did not listen to him, although it is excusable, but the king's order is the king's order, the king wants his ministers to die, and the courtiers must be completely obeyed!
Ah Ning didn't even ask what he meant, and brought the entire right army to Hancheng, which had already touched Bai Boxian's bottom line.
So, although the previous minister was right, he did not stop the second minister.
The court is like this, sometimes it's not because you're doing it wrong, it's because you're not doing it well.
Above the court is also a battlefield, or the kind that kills people without seeing blood. If you are not in a "correct" situation in the multi-party game, you will be excluded or even killed!
And Ah Ning will always be a chess piece in Bai Boxian's eyes, if this chess piece is disobedient, what will he do with her?
But Bai Boxian will not show it, he will support Ah Ning as much as he supports Bai Yingwu.
This difficulty must be overcome, if Chen Guo breaks through the cold city, then everything will be over.
"Ladies and gentlemen, presumably General Xu also had to do it as a last resort, the urgent news of the war in front has been sent back, and Chen Guo has already started a full-scale war with us, let's think about what strategy we have against the enemy. Bai Boxian opened his mouth and shifted the focus of the discussion away from Ah Ning, he already had his own conclusion, but now is not a good time to do anything to Ah Ning.
He also needs her to take the right army to relieve the siege of the White Kingdom.
"Monarch Shengming. The ministers bowed down, no matter what outcome they fought for, it was Bai Boxian who made the final decision.
"The white country has been a famine year for three consecutive years, and the food is not enough for the people to eat, and there are many bandits, and there are many displaced people, this battle is not easy to fight. "Qi Ren stood up, he is equivalent to the big steward of the White State, in addition to relying on soldiers to ensure logistics, the national strength of the White State is obviously inferior to the Chen State.
What's more, in the past three years, people in the White Country have often starved to death. Their grain storage warehouse is almost at the bottom, and it is difficult to support such a large war.
"What does Aiqing mean?" Bai Boxian knew that Qi Ren was telling the truth, just the normal expenses for maintaining the left army and the right army every day were saved and saved, and it would only consume more in wartime.
Weichen believes that peace should be negotiated with Chen Guo. Qi Ren looked at Bai Boxian, and there was a sudden whispering of discussion in the court.
"Silence!" Bai Boxian stopped everyone's discussion: "Qi Aiqing, do you think Chen Guoguo will negotiate peace with us?"
"This war was initiated by Chen Guo on his own initiative, and we will naturally not allow them to negotiate peace now, but it does not mean that they will never negotiate peace. Qi Ren stated his reasons in a straight voice, Bai Guo and Chen Guo are feuds, and as the people of Bai Guo, they naturally will not let go of their hatred easily.
But if it continues to fight, the white country may not be able to hold on. The grievances between countries are basically among the people, but for the monarch, these grievances are not as important as their own country.
Otherwise, why would there be so many things to cut the city and seek peace? As long as the monarch is willing to compromise, as long as his own temple is there, and even as long as his own life is there, they are willing to do anything!
This is a country of one man, and although the opinions of the people are important, there are certain moments when they are not so important.
"Then Aiqing thinks, on what grounds do we negotiate peace with Chen Guo?" It is naturally good not to fight, but the current situation in the white country is not good.
Bai Baixian also wants to be a monarch in the annals of history, if he can destroy Chen Guo, he will naturally surpass his ancestors, but reality does not allow it, he can only seek self-preservation first and then ask for others.
"The general conditions for peace are nothing more than three, cutting the land, offering treasures, making peace or offering protons. Qi Ren looked at Bai Boxian, no matter which of these three points is a great shame, but the weaker side sometimes has to make such a trade-off.