freenovelworld Chapter 413 The Young Singer's Journey 82
Chapter 413 The Young Singer's Journey 82
"You want them to target Ye Xiaoying?" Wuxin's voice involuntarily rose a few decibels, his eyes filled with astonishment as he stared at Xiao Yu, his heart surging with turmoil.
"Snapped!"
Xiao Yu raised his hand and slapped Wuxin's bald head, saying irritably, "What nonsense are you thinking? When did I send them to kill Ye Xiaoying?"
“But what you just said clearly meant that…” Wuxin hesitated.
“What was wrong with what I just said? How can one person simultaneously serve as both commander-in-chief and supervisor? Ye Xiaoying is currently seriously injured, and I am temporarily taking over his duties. If I do not handle this matter properly, once the military report reaches Tianqi City, His Majesty and the entire court will surely suspect that I have ulterior motives,” Xiao Yu patiently explained.
Wu Xin asked with a hint of doubt, "Really?"
Xiao Yu turned around and looked at Wuxin seriously: "These people have served under Ye Xiaoying for many years. If they turn against Ye Xiaoying just because of my appearance, wouldn't they become ungrateful and heartless? How can I rely on them in the future? How dare I rely on them?"
"If they really attack Ye Xiaoying today, I can't let them live. After all, if they can kill Ye Xiaoying for profit today, who knows if they won't kill me for even greater profit tomorrow?"
Seeing that Xiao Yu's expression seemed genuine and his words were sincere, Wu Xin's doubts gradually dissipated. He secretly breathed a sigh of relief, but couldn't help asking, "Then why did you say that? Aren't you afraid they'll misunderstand?"
"Don't worry, they would never kill Ye Xiaoying." Xiao Yu chuckled and continued:
"Today's move serves two purposes: first, to give the people of Tianqi City a way out, allowing them to accept the current situation with dignity; second, to give these people in the army a warning, making them understand their place, behave themselves, be obedient and sensible, and not to make wild guesses about the superior's intentions."
Wu Xin nodded, thinking to himself: Xiao Yu's thoughts are truly intricate and complex. Only he himself knows the truth and falsehood in them. Why should I trouble myself?
Thinking of this, Wuxin shook his head and decided to end the topic.
Seeing that he stopped speaking, Xiao Yu slowly turned his gaze toward Ye Xiaoying's tent, his eyes filled with a meaningful look.
Although these people in the army outwardly obeyed Xiao Yu's orders, they probably still held Ye Xiaoying in high esteem deep down.
Now, after today's reprimand, their relationship with Ye Xiaoying has become subtle and complicated.
Although he had fallen out with Ye Xiaoying, he was still bound by their past friendship and could not truly follow Xiao Yu's hints to kill him. Therefore, he could only act more submissive in front of Xiao Yu to show his stance.
So the question is, did Xiao Yu really want to spare Ye Xiaoying's life?
The answer is, of course,...
Impossible!
……
After being unconscious for half a day, Ye Xiaoying finally woke up slowly thanks to Hua Jin's treatment.
When he learned that the generals had knelt before Xiao Yu to beg for mercy, his blood surged and he almost spat out blood again.
“Father,” Ye Ruoyi’s voice was firmer than ever before. She had abandoned her usual gentle demeanor and exuded an aura of authority that rivaled that of soldiers, her eyes sharp as knives.
"Now the Red King harbors treacherous intentions, and his words have subtly revealed his aim to incite the generals against you, Father. We must devise a countermeasure as soon as possible, otherwise, if these people actually take action, the consequences will be unimaginable."
"The Crimson King is now disregarding the battle between the two armies and openly instructing his generals to attack the Grand General. This is utterly outrageous." Xiao Se leaned to the side and sighed heavily, making his stance clear.
At the same time, the slight goodwill he had felt for Xiao Yu because Xiao Yu had sent Luo Qingyang to save him vanished.
Seeing that Xiao Se had clearly stated his position, Ye Ruoyi's unease and anxiety were greatly relieved.
Given Ye Xiaoying's prestige in the military, as long as he can pull himself together and with Xiao Se's strong support, he will surely be able to successfully deal with the Crimson King.
Faced with the expectant gazes of Xiao Se and his daughter, Ye Xiaoying remained silent for a long time before instructing Ye Ruoyi to recount Xiao Yu's previous conversation with the generals verbatim.
Ye Ruoyi had no choice but to obey and repeat those words again without missing a single one.
Finally, she looked intently at her father, hesitant to speak, "Father, the Red King..."
Ye Xiaoying nodded slightly and waved his hand to stop her from saying anything more. After a moment of silence, he turned his gaze back to Xiao Se, a trace of sadness flashing in his eyes.
At this moment, he understood the true meaning behind the Red King's actions today.
It's nothing more than a farce of Xiang Zhuang's sword dance, aimed at Liu Bang.
Who is Ye Xiaoying?
He is the Grand General of the Northern Li Army, the de facto number one figure in the Northern Li army, and controls most of the elite troops in the Northern Li.
Among the three princes vying for the throne, he was undoubtedly a member of the Yong'an Prince's faction, and thus became a major threat that the Red King had to eliminate.
However, the death of such a heavyweight figure would undoubtedly cause a huge uproar in the Northern Li Kingdom, sparking countless speculations and controversies.
Imagine if he suddenly passed away for no apparent reason after the Red King took over as commander-in-chief, how would the world view the Red King?
The world will surely say: 'His Highness the Crimson King has disregarded the safety of the nation, focusing solely on power and personal gain, even going so far as to collude with a general under the Grand General to force the Grand General Ye Xiaoying to his death.'
Such a storm of public opinion will undoubtedly push the Red King to an irrecoverable state, making him the object of everyone's scorn.
How could the Red King allow such a situation to occur?
How could you leave yourself with such a huge hidden danger?
But how could the Red King be at ease if he didn't die?
Therefore, as long as he lives, the Red King will never truly value his subordinates.
But if he were to die at the hands of his own generals, the Red King would surely turn against them and kill them to protect his reputation.
The old grudge of the Langya Army's attempted rebellion serves as the perfect excuse.
Ye Xiaoying was unsure whether the person who had turned against him today would actually listen to Xiao Yu's hints and kill him.
Ultimately, he dared not take that risk, even if there was only a one in ten thousand chance.
After all, they had been comrades-in-arms for decades. How could he just stand by and watch his good brothers die?
Therefore, he was the only one who could die.
He even had to carefully plan to ensure that the impact of his death would be minimized, so as not to tarnish the Red King's reputation or drag down his good brothers.
At the same time, he had to act quickly, before the other generals could make a move.
Having figured all this out, Ye Xiaoying couldn't help but smile bitterly. He looked as if all his energy had been drained away, and he appeared much older.