sovbooks Chapter 310 I am the Crown Prince of the Great Sui Dynasty!
Chapter 310 I am the Crown Prince of the Great Sui Dynasty!
"Yang You has never been to a battlefield before, and wars are never that easy; it certainly won't go so smoothly..."
Yang Ruyi continued muttering to herself, twisting the hem of her clothes with her fingers, imagining several possible endings for Yang You.
The more she thought about being defeated and captured, fleeing in a sorry state, and returning to Dongdu in disgrace, the happier she became, her smile almost reaching her ears.
Lu Xiao stood up and came behind Yang Ruyi, reaching out to touch the back of her head.
What are you doing?
She turned around, slapped Lu Xiao's hand away, and looked at him warily, as if guarding against a thief, her cheeks puffing out again.
"His rebellious nature has grown even stronger."
Lu Xiao muttered to himself as he sat back down, shook his head, and sighed helplessly.
This woman has nothing on her mind except scheming against Yang You.
She spends all her time thinking about how unlucky her nephew is, how he loses battles, and how he embarrasses himself. How can she act like an aunt?
"I'm sure I was right. Yang You will fall down sometime in the morning, noon, or evening. Don't go and help him up then."
Yang Ruyi clapped her hands, smiled smugly, and raised her chin slightly, looking as if she had seen through everything.
Clearly, the Xue Ju that Yang You fought was completely different from the Xue Ju who had almost reached Daxing before.
Previously, Xue Ju's army was at its peak, advancing with unstoppable momentum.
The imperial army suffered repeated defeats and nearly entered Daxing, causing shockwaves in Guanzhong and panic throughout the court and the country.
But as soon as Yang You left, Xue Ju seemed like a completely different person; he crumbled at the first touch and fled at the mere sight of him.
If there are no ghosts here, she'll write her name backwards.
"You mean the opposing team deliberately lost?"
Lu Xiao hadn't really thought about this question carefully. He tapped his fingers lightly on the table, making a rhythmic tapping sound.
After all, he had only one principle in fighting: to overcome all methods with sheer force.
Forget about this and that, what about luring the enemy deep into our territory, what about ambushing from all sides, what about feinting to the east while attacking in the west, what about waiting in comfort to exhaust ourselves.
Just do it. Either the enemy dies, or we die.
Before his halberd, all schemes and tricks are meaningless, and all gimmicks are a joke.
"You're so smart, even smarter than our youngest son..."
Yang Ruyi looked at Lü Xiao, then turned her head and said in an exaggerated manner.
His tone was full of sarcasm, and he practically rolled his eyes to the sky.
"Speak properly, or I'll fuck you."
What does it mean to be smarter than the youngest son?
Yang Ruyi is insulting people indirectly.
Lu Yan is only a few years old, and all he does all day is eat and sleep.
If we're going to compare, it should be with the eldest son!
"Hmph... Hmph hmph."
Yang Ruyi pouted, stopped talking, and obediently sat back in her chair, placing her hands on her knees, looking obedient and well-behaved.
If Lü Xiao really got serious, she would have a hard time keeping up.
Having figured everything out, she felt much better, the gloom on her face vanished, replaced by a hopeful smile.
We're just waiting for bad news about Yang You to come; then we can finally see what's going to happen.
She wanted to see what Yang You, that arrogant and disdainful man, was really like.
When she returned to the Eastern Capital looking disheveled, what expression did she have? How could she possibly have the face to compete with her son for the throne?
"You've gone way too far. Come on, I'm going to punish you. Come inside with me."
Lu Xiao picked up Yang Ruyi and walked quickly and steadily towards the backyard without saying a word.
I'm going to Hebei soon, and I don't know when I'll be back.
I have to stay in this gentle embrace a little longer, otherwise, once I leave, it will be months before I see you again.
Yang You, who was being thought of by his aunt Yang Ruyi, was in high spirits and full of pride, walking with a swagger.
As the crown prince of the Sui Dynasty, he had always been in the Eastern Capital overseeing the country, reviewing memorials and handling government affairs.
Yang You had come to the Northwest to confront Xue Ju, expecting a series of fierce battles and preparing for a tough fight.
Unexpectedly, it was far simpler than he had imagined.
It was so simple that it felt unreal to him, so simple that it made him start to question the meaning of life.
What kind of Overlord of Western Qin is he? He's just a rat king. He runs away as soon as he's attacked and has no power to fight back. Even the scions of noble families under his command can chase him down and beat him.
I really don't know how the previous imperial generals fought the war, that they were almost defeated by this Rat King.
This is an utter disgrace, a complete loss of face for the imperial court.
According to him, all these incompetent generals should be executed!
Leave none alive!
Keeping it is a waste of food!
"King Dai, we have pursued them to Longxi and Jincheng."
Having served as a general for many years, I know well the principle of not pursuing a defeated enemy.
This is where the bandit Xue Ju raised his army. The terrain is treacherous, with high mountains and long roads, and the people are fierce and unruly. It is not easy to venture deeper here.
Inside the large tent, Zhang Xutuo stepped out from the crowd, cupped his hands, and spoke in a steady voice with a solemn expression.
He fought battles his whole life, from north to south, from east to west. What kind of scene hadn't he seen?
What kind of adversary haven't I encountered?
Never pursue a defeated foe. This is a rule passed down from our ancestors, a lesson learned with countless lives and bloodshed, and an ironclad law.
Now that they have defended Daxing, they have already accomplished a great feat, enough to report back to the court and give an explanation to His Majesty.
All we need to do is wait for the imperial court to send Lü Xiao, who has pacified the Jianghuai region, to take over the war. There is no need to take this risk again, and no need to gamble with the lives of our soldiers.
As a veteran of the imperial court, he knew the subtle relationship between Yang You and Lü Xiao perfectly well, more so than anyone else.
Therefore, he dared not mention Lü Xiao, for fear of offending Yang You and angering the young crown prince.
I only hope that Yang You can see clearly the advantages and disadvantages of this war, and not do useless work, nor be greedy for merit and act rashly, so as to avoid losing more soldiers' lives.
These soldiers are all from the Sui Dynasty; every one of them who dies is one less, and they cannot afford to die.
"Old General, you are a renowned and valiant general of our dynasty, why are you so lacking in ambition?"
Now that we've reached Xue Ju's lair, why not strike at its heart and share in the glory of pacifying the Northwest with me?
Yang You raised his head and looked at Zhang Xutuo with some confusion.
His tone carried a hint of dissatisfaction and impatience.
In the past, he would have listened to Zhang Xutuo.
After all, the veteran has a lot of experience and wouldn't harm him; listening to the advice of an elder is never a bad thing.
But Xue Ju has no real skills. He could kill him with his eyes closed. What is there to be afraid of?
Moreover, he had heard that Lü Xiao had pacified the Jianghuai region, single-handedly defeating 800,000 rebels, and that his fame had shaken the world and earned him the respect of all people.
Officials and soldiers everywhere knew his name and held him in the highest esteem.
Even storytellers sing his tales, and even children in the streets and alleys know about Prince Shuo, Lü Xiao.
However, the crown prince of the Sui Dynasty was Yang You!
It's not Lü Xiao!
Lu Xiao's achievements overshadowed his master's, and his reputation was too great. This was no longer a good thing; he had become a major threat.
If his grandfather were to pass away in the future, how would he be able to control Lady Lü?
How to secure one's throne?
He must also achieve merit and let the world know that he, Yang You, is no less capable than Lü Xiao!