PDLP Chapter 121 The overall situation is the most important thing
Chapter 121 The overall situation is the most important thing
The eighth day of the sixth lunar month, at the hour of Chen, in the Prince’s Mansion in the Imperial Capital.
The sunlight shines into the room through the window, making people feel warm.
Chu Tianxing was sitting at the dining table enjoying his breakfast. He held a bowl of steaming porridge in his hand, blowing on it to cool it down while stirring it gently.
At this time, there was a sound of footsteps at the door, and then the door was pushed open, and in walked Li Yong, who had just gone out to do business.
After Li Yong received the pigeon letter from Chu Tianxing, he saw the words "reply soon" on it and frowned slightly.
He understood that he had to go back as soon as possible, as there was no point in staying in Yuncheng any longer.
He quickly packed his bags, met with Qi Zhendong, explained some necessary matters, and then set off on his journey home.
Along the way, Li Yong rode as fast as he could, wishing he could fly back to the imperial capital immediately.
He was extremely anxious, worried that Chu Tiancheng's men would return to the imperial capital first.
He traveled day and night and arrived at the imperial capital in the early morning. He waited until daybreak and the city gates were wide open before he entered the city.
Without taking a rest, Li Yong went straight to see Chu Tianxing.
Chu Tianxing stopped eating his breakfast halfway through and quickly called Li Yong to the study to ask him in detail about everything that happened in Yuncheng.
Li Yong reported everything in detail.
Finally, it was mentioned that Gu Yidao and his family of three swaggered into Xiao Yifei's Prince's Mansion.
Chu Tianxing slammed the table angrily and said angrily:
"Xiao Yifei, what does he mean by this? Isn't this a blatant severance of ties with me?
We had previously agreed on a cooperation, but now he denies all of it?"
Chu Tianxing really couldn't understand, and his heart was filled with doubts and confusion:
"What good will this do for him? He is protecting Gu Yidao, which is simply a blatant opposition to me!"
Chu Tianxing was so angry that he paced back and forth in the study, cursing Xiao Yifei as he walked.
Li Yong didn't dare to breathe, he knelt on the ground without saying a word.
After an incense stick of time, Li Yong waited for Chu Tianxing to calm down a little, and then asked tentatively:
"Your Highness, calm down. Maybe Chu Tiancheng has some evidence against Xiao Yifei?"
"Chu Tiancheng is far away in the imperial capital. What kind of handle could he have that could fall into Chu Tiancheng's hands?" Chu Tianxing said disapprovingly.
At this moment, a guard came to report: "The spies in the General's Mansion have intelligence reports."
Chu Tianxing took it, looked at it, and frowned slightly.
After a moment, he handed it to Li Yong: "Take a look."
Li Yong stood up and took the note, which read: Qin Rubing just came back from out of town last night.
"When did Qin Rubing leave the imperial capital? Where did she go?" Li Yong asked in surprise.
Chu Tianxing glanced at Li Yong and said unhappily:
"What were you doing? What do you think? Your intelligence network has a lot of holes?"
Li Yong quickly knelt down again to apologize.
Chu Tianxing sighed and said slowly:
“It seems that Qin Rubing went to Yuncheng secretly.
This woman is really weird.
Xiao Yifei must have been caught by her in some way, forcing him to take in Gu Yidao.
That makes sense.”
Li Yong was surprised and said, "I see."
After thinking for a moment, Chu Tianxing said again: "However, this is also an opportunity." A shrewd look flashed in his eyes.
"What does Your Highness mean?" Li Yong asked hurriedly.
"Xiao Yifei was tricked by Qin Rubing into taking in Gu Yidao, so he must be very angry.
So the road to cooperation is not blocked.
Yes, yes, I will contact Xiao Yifei immediately, and let him deal with Gu Yidao as he pleases. I will not pursue the matter.
But no matter what, I must continue to cooperate with him."
As soon as Chu Tianxing finished speaking, he came to the desk and quickly wrote a letter, "Send it to Xiao Yifei by carrier pigeon."
"Yes, Your Highness is wise." Li Yong took the order and left.
Chu Tianxing was secretly thinking in his heart that he must plan carefully this time and not let Chu Tiancheng succeed again.
He decided to temporarily put aside his personal grudge with Xiao Yifei, abandon Gu Yidao, and put the overall situation first.
After all, the fight for the throne is the most crucial.
Two days later, at the Prince's Mansion in Yuncheng.
Xiao Yifei returned from the training ground with vigorous steps, exhausted.
There was still some fatigue on his face, but his eyes revealed determination.
His armor shone with a cold light in the sunlight, as if telling of his past bravery on the battlefield.
As soon as he entered the study, Xiao Yifei noticed a secret letter placed on the desk.
He was very familiar with the handwriting on the envelope; it was Chu Tianxing's handwriting.
A hint of anticipation surged in his heart. He quickly opened the envelope, took out the letter and read it carefully.
Xiao Yifei's expression gradually became serious. He was well aware of the importance of this secret letter.
He carefully put away the secret letter, turned and walked out of the study.
Standing in the yard, he looked firmly toward the northeast, as if he saw the flames and smoke of war in the future.
He curled his lips and smiled, and said to his personal guard:
"I knew that Chu Tianxing had no choice but to cooperate with me."
These days, he has been stepping up the training of soldiers. This battle... is about to begin.
The personal guard followed behind him and asked cautiously, "How do we deal with Gu Yidao?"
Xiao Yifei suddenly felt annoyed, "What else can I do? Didn't Princess Yan ask me to keep him? Then I can just keep him in the mansion."
The Princess of Yan is a tough character, he can't afford to offend her.
He has never been able to wear that gold collar around his neck again.
He consulted many craftsmen, but none of them could find a way to put the collar around his neck without damaging it.
He had no choice but to keep it carefully.
“Your Highness, you dare not offend the Princess of Yan, so why do you want to cooperate with Chu Tianxing to deal with the King of Yan?”
It's so complicated that the personal guard is a little dizzy.
"You don't understand this. Although Princess Yan is cunning and clever, she is a woman after all. I won't bother with her.
The fight for the throne is a matter between men.
War between the two countries is inevitable.
Chu Tianxing wants to use this war to get rid of Chu Tiancheng through my help.
After the matter is accomplished, he will give me some cities in the Eastern Kingdom for free.
I can make some money from this for free, so why not?
No matter what, Chu Tianxing is already the crown prince, so I still bet on him to succeed to the throne.
As for the Princess of Yan, no matter how capable she is, can she fight a war?"
"Your Highness the Crown Prince is wise!" The personal guard said with admiration.
In fact, there was something else that Xiao Yifei didn't say.
That is, after getting rid of Chu Tiancheng on the battlefield, he must make Chu Tianxing hand Qin Rubing over to him.
He wanted to take her back to Yuncheng and settle the accounts.
June 12, 9:00 pm, Prince Yan’s Palace.
Chu Tiancheng called a meeting of core members.
"At the court this morning, the emperor received a declaration of war from the Southern Kingdom. The prince and I submitted a memorial to the emperor on the spot, requesting to lead troops to resist the Southern Army. The emperor has not yet made a decision."
"The Southern Kingdom has issued a declaration of war?" Everyone was shocked.